Skyline Sparks | Seo Changbin

13

Changbin and I arrived at the studio a bit later than planned. As we walked in, I couldn't help but nervously fiddle with the rings on my fingers. I hadn't yet met Jeongin, Lee Know, and Hyunjin, and the anxiety gnawed at me. What if they didn't like me? The rest of the boys had been incredibly welcoming, but the thought of these last three not accepting me made me uneasy.

As soon as we entered, all seven boys looked up and greeted us with warm smiles.

"So, this is the girl you can't shut up about?" Lee Know said loudly, standing up and walking towards us.

Changbin groaned, rolling his eyes. I couldn't suppress a giggle. Lee Know hugged me tightly, introducing himself with a grin.

"I'm Asami," I said, smiling back at him.

Hyunjin approached us curiously, his eyes bright with interest. I looked at him shyly and smiled.

"I didn't know anyone could be shorter than Changbin," he said with a playful smile before hugging me as well.

I laughed, noticing Changbin's ears turning red with embarrassment. Finally, Jeongin came forward, the youngest of the group.

"That's Yongbok," Changbin said, earning an eye-roll from Jeongin.

"You get it wrong every time! I'm not Yongbok! I'm Jeongin!" he corrected, pouting before giving me a quick hug.

Changbin just smiled sheepishly as we all settled in. I sat down with Changbin on the couch in the corner next to Seungmin.

"So, what's the plan for today?" Changbin asked.

***

The day at the studio was fantastic. Everyone was so nice to me. Hyunjin even bought me a coffee without me asking, and Han brought me something to eat. Changbin only left my side when he had to help Chan with something. Meanwhile, Lee Know showed me countless pictures of his cats, and Seungmin and Jeongin kept me engaged in conversation. Felix shared his cookies with me, making sure I felt completely at home.

"Okay, Changbin, your turn," Chan finally called out.

Changbin looked at me excitedly. "Now you can see me rap!"

I grinned. "I'll be listening closely."

"God, he's so soft around her," I heard Han whisper to Lee Know, and I smiled to myself.

Changbin stepped into the booth, and I was mesmerized by his performance. His rap was powerful and dynamic, a stark contrast to the soft-spoken guy who had just been holding my hand. He had to redo his English lines a few times until Chan was satisfied with the pronunciation, but overall, he nailed it. When he finally came out, he looked at me expectantly.

"Did you like it?" he asked, grinning proudly.

"It was amazing!" I cheered, smiling brightly as he sat back down next to me.

"Thank you," he replied shyly.

I couldn't help but smile at him. "Your smile is beautiful," he said, making me blush.

Hyunjin, who was now sitting next to me, looked at us in mock horror. "Ew, stop flirting," he said.

Changbin rolled his eyes and wrapped his arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer. It was the first time he'd done something like that in front of the boys, and I could tell it boosted his confidence. The other boys glanced at us, but no one said anything.

Han walked into the booth next. "Don't listen to Han; he's the worst rapper in the group," Changbin whispered to me.

I furrowed my brows playfully. "Sure. I'll only listen to you," I laughed, shaking my head at his silliness.

As Han began his verse, Changbin placed his hand under my chin, turning my head towards him. "You should also look at me," he pouted.

I giggled. "What's up with you suddenly?" I asked, amused by his behavior.

"Nothing," he said defensively, but his eyes were still playful. He glanced around, probably checking if the boys were watching. They were, though they tried to be discreet.

"You're so silly," I said.

"I'm not silly!" Changbin protested.

I decided to tease him a little. "Look at you, all pouty... where's the dark rapper that was just in the booth?"

Changbin grabbed my wrists, a mock-serious expression on his face. "Stop teasing me!"

I grinned. "But you're so cute. I really love how you—"

He cut me off with a sudden, rough kiss. The studio erupted in chaos. Han screamed in shock mid-verse, Hyunjin fell off the couch, Felix dropped his box of cookies, and Lee Know let out a loud yell. Changbin pulled back, looking very pleased with himself, while I blushed furiously. All the boys were staring at us.

"You're so embarrassing," I whispered, hiding my face against his shoulder.

Changbin smirked. "When did this happen?" Chan asked, clearly shocked.

"I thought you two were just friends and you just had a crush!" Hyunjin exclaimed, just as shocked as Chan.

"Please, stop," I whined, my face still buried in Changbin's shoulder.

Changbin chuckled. "I guess I should've introduced her as my girlfriend," he said.

Despite my embarrassment, I couldn't help but smile. Hearing him call me his girlfriend for the first time made my heart skip a beat.