Whatever It Takes (ITZY x Male Reader)

The Start of It All

(A/N): Hey Blossoms! NEW CHAPTER LEZGET IT!!!

Things are finally getting exciting and progressive because we are now entering a new arc!

So without further shenanigans, here's The Start of It All! Enjoy!!!

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*chirp chirp chirp chirp*

The birds sing beautifully under the morning sun. The bright sunshine brings life and warmth into the city of the ever so cold Seoul. Normally, it would be the best time to get up on your feet and start your day with your daily routine.

But not for the girls at ITZY Dorm.

"Hmmm..." Chaeryeong whines, covering her whole body with her thick comforter. It is very rare for her to whine in the morning but due to the events of yesterday, her body naturally yearns for more rest.

"What time is it..?" She groggily reaches for her phone, shielding her eyes from the screen's brightness before fixating on the time.

"8:30?!" She scrambles herself out of bed, sloppily folding her comforter before heading out to the dining area to eat.

When she gets there however, it seems like all her worries of being late are for nothing as she sees her equally groggy members sitting on the couch, some still battling with the heaviness of their eyelids.

"You too huh?" Ryujin leans her head back to face Chaeryeong upside-down. "Don't worry, all of us scrambled out of our rooms, too."

Chaeryeong sighs out of relief and joins her members on the couch, leaning on Ryujin's shoulder for comfort before asking.

"Don't we have any training today though? And where's (Y/N) and Aera unnie?"

"(Y/N) and Aera unnie, they were summoned by JYP in his office." Yeji answers, opening her eyes to look at Chaeryeong. "Aera unnie texted me to inform us that today would be our rest day. Besides, even if we had practice today, I don't think our bodies would be able to hold out."

"Tell me about it," Yuna slides down the couch and onto the floor. "This pain... It's a different pain."

"Didn't you play Varsity Floorball?" Lia asks the maknae.

"Yeah, but floorball isn't even that physical of a sport. Basketball has us playing physically for 4 quarters!"

The members agree with Yuna. Despite their excellent stamina from their long hours of training from their trainee days up until their stardom, having to put their whole body on the line every possession takes a toll, not only their stamina, but their endurance as well.

They are idols after all.

"So this is what it feels like to be a basketball player," Yeji mutters out of the blue. "This just makes me respect (Y/N) even more."

"RIght? I can't imagine going out there and giving everything you got in the tank game after game and STILL have the willpower to practice for another 4-5 hours after," Ryujin says, admiration evident in her tone.

"He's amazing," Chaeryeong adds. "Really amazing."

"You could say that again," Lia agrees.

"And he's super handsome, too!" Yuna exclaims.

"Really, Yuna?"

"What? I'm right, aren't I?"

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