Code name:Z.H.

12

"It's 12 already..why are you guys not sleeping yet?"I asked as i continued dragging my feet.I groaned as we stopped at yet another spot for filming.

Even though i was tired,the trainees all seemed energetic and alive.

"You guys are crazy."I said as i sat on a chair and was ready to curl up and sleep.I felt someone sit next to me.

"Tired?"Zuo Hang asked.

"Very much."I said.

He laughed as he pulled out a blanket and a pillow.He arranged it nicely for me to rest.

"When?"I asked.

"Not being in the main group sucks..but it does have some benefits like going anywhere you want because you're not needed."He said with a sad smile.

"How are you holding up?"I asked genuinely.

"Not well honestly..i've always been the main group..always with Zhu Zhixin in the rap line..it just feels odd to not be part of that now."

I looked at Zeyu who seemed to be feeling much better now then recalled what he said.

"Do you hate anyone here?"I asked suddenly.

"What?"He asked in surprise.

"I mean some people did just take a spot in a project you wanted,would you hate them?"

"No never..they're like brothers.I've told you before."

"So not enemies."

"Not now not ever."

I smiled.

"That's nice to know."

"What?"He asked.

"Nothing."I replied,smiling as i watched the trainees continue their dance.I leaned on Zuo Hang's shoulder as i watched the stars.

"Zeyu's watching."Zuo Hang whispered.

I looked over to see Zeyu with a big smirk plastered on his face.

"How long have we known each other?"Zuo Hang asked.

"Four days."I replied.

"It feels like i've known you for a lifetime."

"Feels like it too."I said with a smile.

"You know Romeo and Juliet got married in three days."Zuo Hang said suddenly.

"What does that mean?"

"Anything is possible."

I looked at him while he stared at the stars.

If i had to be honest,my heart was pounding hard against my chest and before i could even say anything,i was grabbed back into reality by someone passing me a drink.

"Coffee..keeps you awake and alert."Zimo said as he sat beside me.

"Thanks."

"How's the front row seats to our performance?"He joked...and i decided to play along.

"Could be better honestly."

"Oh really..how?"

"Some people are missing.."

"Oh really?"

"Honestly,i should be up there too.Bet i could add a spark."

"Of course you could."Zimo said laughing

"How long have you been training to be an agent?"

"Probably 14 years..i think.."

"That's even longer than what the rest took to train."

"Yeah..it is."I said with a sad smile.

"I think you look really pretty by the way."

"Actually?"

"Yeah especially when your hairs like this."Zimo said as he took a bit of my hair and tucked it behind my face.

I turned red and didn't say anything.

"Ahem."Zuo Hang coughed, sounding a bit annoyed.

"Yeah?"I asked.

"Zeyu wants to go."

"Oh."I said looking up and seeing them pack up.Zeyu did not look happy.

I quickly ran up to him.

"What?"I whisper shouted at him.

"Don't play with my best friend like that."

"What.."

"He likes you..you know that but you flirt with another boy?I expected better of you honestly.."

"I did not play him..there's nothing to play wit..i don't see how i am at fault."

"He likes you.Do i need to spell it out?Even if he can't see it now,he likes you."

"And what makes you so sure?"I said annoyed.

"From the way he looks to the distance he made me walk to see you..to the amount of time he spends talking about you and being worried."

I looked at Zeyu who seemed really mad.

"Are you being honest right now?"I asked a bit surprised.

"Yeah..and you could him and i a favour and not play him..either you lead him on or you keep your distance..i was okay at the start but it's getting a bit too much."

I didn't say anything after and just trailed after him.
**
I sat at the edge of the forest as i sharpened the knife in my hand.

The breeze rustled the leaves.

"Yes?"i called out.

"Didn't think you would notice my presence.."

"You're not one who can hide well."I said as i shifted on the rock to make space for Yukun.

"We haven't spoken or had a proper conversation before."He said.

"Yeah what about it?"I said as i tested the weight of my knife in my hand.

"It's just..do you ever regret your choice to be who you are today?"He asked.

I paused.

"I do..more than ever..but i always remember why i started and it's not because i enjoy it but because i have something worth protecting.Worth pain and sacrifice."

"I do too..but i dont even know..it's failing too."

"Yukun..if it's important enough for you to start and continue for 8 years then i think it might be important for you to finish it and complete it for the sake of your younger self and everyone."I said as i got up to leave.

I entered the building to see it still full of activity.Every corner is another trainee practicing.

I stood outside one of the dance rooms to see Huangshuo and Zuo Hang practicing and smiled.Reaching into my pockets,i pulled out two drinks.

I knocked on the door and left it on the floor before leaving.

I watched behind a wall as they picked it up and looked around before Zuo Hang noticed the note and smiled as they went back in.

"Good luck."