𝟮 𝗛𝗢𝗧 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗵𝘆𝘂𝗰𝗸 || 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗪

𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀

The next day, the whole team decided to hang out at a local café. The atmosphere was light and cheerful as everyone relaxed and enjoyed each other's company. Jaemin, ever the charmer, couldn't resist flirting with Hope.

"Well, if it isn't Miss Sexy," Jaemin said with a playful smirk as Hope walked over.

Hope laughed, shaking her head. "JaeJae, you're funny."

Jeno, who was leaning against the counter, chimed in, "Don't downplay it, you're hot."

Misty, sitting nearby, rolled her eyes. "You two don't have any manners, do you?"

Trixie, always the peacemaker, grinned. "Come on, we're all hot here. Everyone here is hot."

Renjun, not wanting to be left out, added with a teasing smile, "Very funny, but Jaemin is not just hot, he's a pretty boy."

Jaemin leaned in closer to Renjun, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Funny coming from you, Renjun. You don't even bat an eye at me."

Renjun blushed, stammering, "Well, I-I- I just... shut up and take the compliment."

Jisung, watching the exchange, laughed. "Jaemin, you're gonna kill him if you keep getting that close to his face."

Jeno, trying to maintain his cool demeanor, said, "He's just a charmer, but I'm the real prince."

Mark, who had been quietly observing, couldn't help but interject. "You're still single, but okay."

Haechan, leaning casually against the wall, smirked. "Babe, very funny because before me and Hope, you were single too."

Mark chuckled, shaking his head. "Alright, you got me there."

The playful banter continued, everyone enjoying the light-hearted teasing. Despite the undercurrent of tension from the previous day, the group seemed to be finding a rhythm, slowly but surely becoming a cohesive unit.

Hope looked around at her friends, feeling a warm sense of camaraderie. They had a lot of work ahead of them, but moments like this made it all worth it.

"Alright, enough flirting for now," she said, clapping her hands to get everyone's attention. "Let's get back to planning. We've got a lot to accomplish, and I know we can do it together."

Everyone nodded, the playful atmosphere shifting to one of determination and focus. 

The playful banter settled as Hope took charge, her voice steady and authoritative. "Alright, listen up, everyone. I've got some ideas for our upcoming projects."

Everyone quieted down, eager to hear her plan.

"I'm thinking Haechan and Renjun can do a duet," Hope began, glancing at the two musicians. "You both have incredible voices, and I think your styles will complement each other perfectly."

Haechan raised an eyebrow at Renjun, who shrugged. "I'm game if you are," Renjun said, trying to mask his excitement.

Hope nodded, pleased with their willingness. "Great. Misty and Trixie, you two will also do a duet. Your voices have that unique blend that I think will create something really special."

Misty and Trixie exchanged smiles, both of them clearly excited about the collaboration.

"Jisung, Jeno, and Mark, I want you three to work on a dance routine. You've got the skills and the chemistry to pull off something amazing."

Jisung grinned, already thinking of choreography ideas. Jeno and Mark nodded in agreement, their competitive spirits ignited.

Hope turned to Jaemin, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "And Jaemin, you and I are going to do a photoshoot. Your modeling skills and my... well, my everything will make for some stunning shots."

Jaemin's eyes lit up. "Sounds like a lot of fun."

Mark gave a mock groan. "Why do you get the easy job?"

Hope laughed. "Because I'm the boss, that's why."

The group laughed, the tension from earlier dissipating entirely. They were excited and ready to dive into their respective projects.

Hope clapped her hands together. "Alright, let's get to work. We've got a lot to do and not much time to do it. I know we can create something incredible if we all put our minds to it."

The group dispersed, each member buzzing with ideas and anticipation for their upcoming collaborations. Despite the challenges and the drama, they were a team, and they were ready to take on the world together.