Somin | Ateez 9th member.

First Meet: San

Somin & sans first meeting.

Word count: 397.

San's eyes widened, a flicker of surprise mixed with something akin to awe, as Somin walked into the practice room. He'd heard the whispers, of course—a new trainee, exceptionally talented, joining their ranks. But he hadn't expected this.

Somin, for her part, offered a polite, almost shy bow, her dark hair falling forward for a moment before she tucked it behind her ear. "Hello," she said, her voice soft but clear. "I'm Somin. It's nice to meet you all." She then made eye contact with San, a small, tentative smile gracing her lips.

San felt a blush creep up his neck. He quickly bowed back, perhaps a little too enthusiastically. "I'm San," he managed, his voice a touch huskier than usual. "Welcome! We're really glad to have you." He gestured vaguely to the rest of the room, where the other trainees were offering their own greetings.

As the introductions continued, San couldn't help but steal glances at Somin. She moved with a quiet grace, her presence subtle yet undeniably captivating. He noticed the way her eyes, intelligent and curious, took in her surroundings, assessing everything with a quiet intensity. He also couldn't help but notice how her slightly nervous fidgeting with the strap of her bag seemed to contradict the calm confidence in her gaze.

Later, during a break, San found himself gravitating towards her. "So, where are you from?" he asked, trying to sound casual, leaning against the wall near where she was stretching.

Somin looked up, a faint smile reappearing. "England," she replied. "And you?"

"Namhae," San said, pushing off the wall. "It's a bit of a change, huh? Coming to Seoul for training."

She nodded. "Definitely. But it's exciting." She paused, then added, "I've heard a lot about you, actually. Your dancing is incredible."

San's cheeks flushed again, a pleased warmth spreading through him. "Oh, uh, thanks! I've heard good things about your vocals. Everyone's really looking forward to hearing you."

Somin's smile widened genuinely this time, a spark of shared understanding passing between them. "Well, I guess we both have a lot to live up to, then," she said, a hint of playful challenge in her tone.

San grinned. "Looks like it. I'm looking forward to training with you, Somin."

"Me too, San," she replied, and in that moment, he knew their journey as trainees, and perhaps something more, had just begun.