Zerobaseone Sickfics [REQUESTS CLOSED]

《 Zhang Hao: NoseBleed》

Written on: Thursday September 26, 2024

Words: 1289

Requested by: @Heyolli
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The OT9 live broadcast was in full swing, and the energy was high. Zerobaseone had been chatting casually with their fans, laughing at inside jokes, and answering questions from the comments. The members were seated in various positions around the room, interacting with their fans who were excited to see them all together after a long time.

Yujin and Gyuvin were playfully bickering over a comment they had read about whose aegyo was more endearing, while Jiwoong and Hanbin sat nearby, amused by their antics. Hao was smiling as well, his usual quiet but charming presence adding balance to the chaotic energy of the younger members. But as the live stream went on, Hao began to feel a sudden discomfort.

His nose had started tingling a few minutes ago, and now it was worse. Before he could react, he felt the telltale warmth of blood trickling down his nostril. "Not now." he muttered quietly to himself, not wanting to disturb the lively broadcast. Without making a scene, Hao subtly wiped his nose with the back of his hand, feeling the unmistakable wetness of blood. His heart sank. He didn’t want to worry the members or the fans.

So, he quietly got up from his seat and began walking toward his room, trying his best to appear normal.
Jiwoong noticed Hao leaving but didn’t think much of it, assuming he might have gone to get water or stretch. Hanbin, however, was more observant. He caught a glimpse of Hao's hand and saw the faint smear of red. His brows furrowed in concern.

"Hao hyung?" Hanbin called, but Hao was already down the hall, disappearing into his room. Something wasn't right. Hanbin, ever the caretaker, got up from his seat. "I’ll be right back." he told the others. Jiwoong gave him a curious glance but didn’t say anything as Hanbin quickly followed Hao.

In Hao's room, the sound of running water from the bathroom sink could be heard. "Hao hyung, are you okay?" Hanbin asked, knocking softly on the door. There was a brief pause. "I'm fine, just give me a second." Hao answered, his voice slightly muffled.

But Hanbin wasn't convinced. He gently pushed the door open, seeing Hao hunched over the sink, dabbing at his nose with a tissue. The sight of blood staining the tissue startled Hanbin. "Hyung, your nose. Are you okay?!" Hanbin rushed over, his tone filled with worry. Hao sighed softly, pressing the tissue harder against his nose. "It's just a nosebleed, Bin. Nothing serious. I think I’ve just been overworked lately."

"Hyung, you should've told us. You’ve been pushing yourself too hard lately with all the solo schedules and the group activities. You can't just brush it off like this." Hanbin says, his expression softened with concern. "I didn’t want to worry anyone. We were in the middle of the live, and I didn’t want to cause a scene." Hao replies, giving him a tired smile.

"But we’re your members, Hao. We’re supposed to be there for each other, even during the live. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself." Hanbin said firmly.

Hao dabbed at his nose one last time before the bleeding finally seemed to stop."Thanks, Bin. I’ll be fine. Just need to rest more." Hao says as he looked at hanbin, gratitude showing in his eyes.

Hanbin shook his head lightly. "You’re always so hard on yourself, hyung. Make sure to take breaks. The fans will understand if you need some time off." Hao nodded, his mind wandering briefly to all the solo projects he had been working on—especially his OST for the new K-drama that was scheduled to release soon. He was excited but also anxious about it, knowing it added to the pressure he was already feeling. But for now, he needed to get back to the live broadcast.

"Let’s head back. The others are going to start asking questions." Hao said, giving Hanbin a reassuring smile. The two of them returned to the live stream, and the moment Hao reappeared, the members visibly perked up.

"Hyung, where’d you go?" Gyuvin asked, his curiosity getting the better of him."Just needed a quick break. I’m fine." Hao says as he waved his hand dismissively. But Hanbin shot him a glance, one that said Hao wasn’t getting off the hook that easily. Jiwoong, catching on, smiled knowingly but didn’t press further.

As they resumed the live, it wasn’t long before the comments began flooding with questions about Hao’s upcoming OST. Fans had been eagerly anticipating the release ever since news of his involvement with the K-drama had been announced.
"People keep asking about your OST, Hao-hyung." Ricky reads the comments, his eyes squinted at the screen. "Yeah, they’re all curious. Come one hyung, tell us about it!" Yujin added excitedly, leaning forward to read more of the comments. "Alright, alright. I guess I can give you guys a little preview." Hao chuckled, finally relaxing back into his seat.

The other members turned their attention to him, clearly as interested as the fans were. Hanbin shot him an encouraging look, silently reminding him that he had their full support.

"So," Hao began, his voice soft but confident, "The OST has a mid-tempo melody. It’s got this beautiful balance between something gentle and something exciting. The theme really captures the feeling of falling for someone." The members listened attentively as he continued.

"There’s this acoustic guitar that runs throughout the track, giving it a really warm, organic feel. Then there’s a piano, softly tinkling in the background, adding these delicate little flourishes. It’s like... it perfectly captures that thrill of wanting to learn everything about someone, every little detail." Ricky raised an eyebrow, impressed. "That sounds like something you’d sing beautifully, hyung."

"Yeah hyung, I can already imagine the fans swooning over it." Gyuvin added a grin. "I hope so. It’s been a lot of work, but I’m proud of how it turned out." Hao says, feeling a bit shy under their praise. Hanbin nodded. "I’m sure it’ll be amazing, hyung. You always put your heart into everything you do."
The other members murmured in agreement, their admiration for Hao clear in their expressions. Even Jiwoong, who was usually more reserved with his praise, gave Hao an approving smile. "It’ll be a hit, no doubt," Jiwoong said.

"I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. It’s one of those songs that I think will really resonate with people, especially those who’ve felt that rush of excitement when you’re getting to know someone new." Hao admitted, feeling more at ease now that he had shared a bit about the project. The live chat was filled with hearts and enthusiastic comments, the fans expressing their excitement for the upcoming OST. Hao felt a sense of warmth washing over him, grateful for the support of both his members and the fans.

The conversation drifted back to other topics, with the members continuing to entertain the fans with their playful banter. But Hao, while fully present, couldn’t help but feel a little more reflective. The fatigue was still there, lurking beneath the surface, but he felt lighter knowing that he had the support of the people around him.

As the live stream continued, the members made sure to keep the mood light and fun, but Hanbin kept an eye on Hao, silently reminding him that he didn’t have to go through his struggles alone.

And though Hao had been pushing himself to the limit lately, moments like this—surrounded by his members, their shared laughter, and the overwhelming love from their fans—reminded him why he kept going.