Fated Connections ZB1 Zhang Hao x Fem reader

Chapter 9: A Step Closer

After discovering who Zhang Hao really was, Y/N felt both excited and nervous. Knowing that she was connected to someone famous made everything feel more surreal, but it didn't change how she felt about him. In her heart, he was still the person she had grown close to, the one she talked to every day, who understood her better than anyone else.

Meanwhile, Zhang Hao was relieved that Y/N had accepted his identity without hesitation. Their bond felt stronger now, and he was more determined than ever to meet her in person. But with his hectic schedule, finding the time was difficult.

One evening, after an intense day of rehearsals, Zhang Hao lay in bed, thinking about Y/N. He could feel her thoughts, her calm presence, and he knew she was probably waiting for him to reach out.

"Are you free to talk?" he thought, smiling to himself.

Y/N, who had just finished dinner and was relaxing on her couch, immediately sensed him. She smiled, her heart fluttering as she heard his voice.

"Always," she replied, setting her book down. "How was your day?"

Zhang Hao sighed, feeling the weight of exhaustion but also the comfort of talking to her. "Long. We're preparing for a big concert, so it's been nonstop."

Y/N felt a wave of sympathy. She could sense his tiredness through their connection. "You're working so hard. Don't forget to take care of yourself."

Zhang Hao smiled, feeling warmth from her concern. "I will. You've been working a lot too. Are you okay?"

Y/N leaned back, thinking about her busy shifts at the hospital. "Yeah, it's been busy, but I'm managing. Knowing you're there makes it easier."

That simple thought filled Zhang Hao with a sense of joy. Despite the distance and their different lives, they were always there for each other.

"I've been thinking," Zhang Hao thought, pausing for a moment, "about meeting you."

Y/N's heart skipped a beat. She had been thinking about the same thing, but hearing him bring it up made it feel more real.

"I've been thinking about it too," she admitted, her pulse quickening.

Zhang Hao sat up in bed, feeling more determined. "I don't know how or when yet, but I'm going to find a way. I really want to meet you."

Y/N smiled, feeling a wave of excitement. "I want to meet you too."

The next few days were filled with anticipation. Both Y/N and Zhang Hao couldn't stop thinking about how they might meet in person. Zhang Hao's schedule was packed with rehearsals and preparations for their upcoming concert, but the thought of seeing Y/N kept him going.

One afternoon, as Zhang Hao and the rest of Zerobaseone were in the middle of dance practice, the group took a break. Hao sat down, catching his breath, while the other members chatted and grabbed water.

" Hao, what's on your mind?" Ricky asked, sitting down next to him.

Zhang Hao looked at Ricky, hesitant for a moment, but then decided to share what was weighing on his heart. Ricky had always been a good listener.

"There's someone I've been talking to for a while now," Hao began, keeping his voice low. "Someone I really want to meet."

Ricky raised an eyebrow. "Really? Who is it?"

Zhang Hao hesitated. "It's complicated. We've been talking, but... we haven't met in person yet."

Ricky gave him a curious look. "So, it's like a long-distance thing?"

"Kind of," Zhang Hao replied. "But it's more than that. I don't know how to explain it. It's like we've been connected all this time, but I don't know how to meet her."

Ricky smiled, giving Hao a supportive pat on the shoulder. "If you're that serious about it, you'll find a way. Sometimes, things work out when you least expect them to."

Zhang Hao nodded, appreciating Ricky's encouragement. Maybe he was right—maybe fate would find a way to bring them together.

Meanwhile, Y/N was at the hospital, finishing up her shift. Her mind kept drifting back to Zhang Hao. Now that she knew who he was, it felt like their worlds were so far apart. He was a famous idol, constantly in the spotlight, while she was just a doctor living her everyday life. But despite the differences, their connection felt stronger than ever.

As she walked out of the hospital and into the cool evening air, Y/N thought about their future. She knew he was preparing for a big concert, and it made her wonder if there was any way she could see him perform live.

"How's everything going with your concert preparations?" Y/N thought, reaching out to him as she headed home.

Zhang Hao, who was resting between rehearsals, smiled when he heard her voice. "It's going well. We're almost ready."

Y/N's heart skipped a beat as she thought about the concert. "Where is it? If you don't mind me asking."

Zhang Hao paused for a moment, then replied, "It's in Seoul. It's going to be a big event."

Y/N's mind raced. The concert was in Seoul, and she lived in the same city. It suddenly felt like fate was giving them a chance to meet.

"I live in Seoul," Y/N thought, her heart pounding. "Maybe I could come see you perform."

Zhang Hao's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't known that she lived in the same city. The thought of her being so close filled him with excitement and hope.

"You should come," he thought, feeling his pulse quicken. "I'd love for you to be there."

Y/N smiled, her heart fluttering at the idea. It felt like everything was falling into place.

"I'll be there," she thought, feeling a sense of anticipation.

As the days passed, both Y/N and Zhang Hao grew more excited about the concert. Y/N bought a ticket, keeping her promise to attend. The thought of finally seeing him in person—on stage, doing what he loved—made her heart race with excitement.

Zhang Hao, on the other hand, couldn't stop thinking about her. Knowing that she would be in the audience made the upcoming performance feel even more special. He didn't know how it would happen, but he was determined to find her in the crowd.

Their worlds were about to collide, and neither of them could wait to see what would happen next.