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Five

Rens Pov

Today is the day Simon is announcing our group positions. I don't want to get leader. I'm too small and young to be the leader. Somebody like Leo, or Oliver should be the leader. They're 17 while I'm only 15. We all quiet down as Simon walks in.

" Alright the time has come. First I'll announce the leader. It look me some time to decide between two people but I finally came down to a decision. The leader is Leo!" He says as we clap

" Congratulations. Hopefully you can fulfill your leader duties. If you can't your co leader Oliver will step in. Congratulations Oliver" he says as we clap

" The group needs someone who always acts cute and draws all of the fans in with his cuteness. Ren I think you're perfect for that" he says

" Caspar, you can play a ton of instruments and your composing skills are wonderful. You will be in charge of the music in the group which includes writing songs" he says

" And of course you all know August can dance so he's your main dancer but he's also your visual. We had directioners vote for who they thought looked the best and most of the votes went to August. Therefore he is your visual as well" Simon says

" I have one more announcement. Tomorrow you will be moving into a house together. Pack your bags tonight and head there in the morning" he says then he leaves the room before we can ask questions

Augusts Pov

I'm in my room packing my suitcases again. I don't pack everything since I still live here. I'm gonna miss this place even though I haven't been here for long. Ill be back though so it's ok. I close my suitcases and bring them out front. Harry and Noona are waiting outside. Oliver puts my bags in the car while we say goodbye.

" If you have any problems make sure to call us. We'll see you soon" Noona says as we have a family hug

We all get into Oliver's car. It's a white Mercedes he got for his 17th birthday. My dad would never buy me a car. He doesn't even let me go outside. Oliver and I sit up front while Ren sits in the middle with Leo and Caspar on the sides.

" Alright let's get going. We've got a long ride!" Oliver says pulling off

Leo's Pov

It takes us 45 minutes to get to our new house. We've been driving for 20 minutes. I look next to me and stare at Ren. He's looking the other way so he doesn't notice me. His long straight hair is just amazing to look at and he has a cute baby face to go with it. He turns and looks me straight in the eyes but I don't turn away.

" Leo how long have we been driving?" He asks

I like that he pronounces my name completely different from everyone else. Everyone else says lee-o, that's how it's supposed to sound but he says leh-o. Plus he has an American accent and I love the way his voice sounds.

" It's only been 20 minutes so stop whining" I say

He pouts and lays his head on my shoulder. Ah this kid, he annoys me sometimes. Me and Ren have an interesting relationship. He's always nice and I yell at him and push him away. I'm not used to people being so touchy and caring and that's exactly how he is.

" Wake me up when we get there please" he says

" Ah, this brat" I roll my eyes

" Yah! It's not like I'm asking you to carry me" he says

" Go to sleep" I say lightly tapping his cheek

Once we get there we all grab our suitcases and head to find our rooms. The doors have our names on it so we don't choose our own rooms. I'm guessing they did that because they personalized them to what we like. Of course Ren's room is right across from mine.

" I just can't get away from you" I say as he stands in his doorway

" I don't mind being near you" he says walking in his room and closing the door

This kid always has a good comeback. No matter what I say he always has a positive response. That doesn't change anything, I'm still going to continue to treat him the same. I call Ren down stairs because I want to mess with him a bit.

" Yes?" He says standing next to me

" I don't like the position the couch is in. Move it more to the right" I say

Without a word he obeys and moves the couch towards the right.

"This good?" He asks

" No I think it'll look better back there against the wall" I say

He struggles as he moves the couch all the way to the back. Oliver watches from the kitchen and shakes his head.

" There....I did it" he pants

" Nevermind just put it back where it was" I say  sitting on it

" Aish Chincha Leo" he says in Korean pushing it back while I'm sitting on it

" I don't speak Korean" I say

" Ugh really Leo" he translates

He falls to the ground after he puts it back. Then Oliver walks in.

" Why are you always picking on the kid. He's too young and fragile to be moving this couch especially when you're on it" Oliver says as I roll my eyes

" Is that all?" Ren asks doing his angry pout face

" Go change your shirt, you look like a member of a girl group" I say

Most of the time Ren wears something light pink, yellow or white. Sometimes he wears all black. Right now he's wearing a fuzzy pink sweatshirt, light blue skinny jeans, and elevated converse. As you can see, Ren is very feminine. He even has crop tops.

" You know this is how I dress. I like my shirt so I'm gonna wear it" he says sitting on the couch

I look on our coffee table and see a gold envelope. I call all the guys in and then open it.

Dear, Next Up
Tomorrow you will be heading somewhere you've never been before. Wear the outfit that best represents who you are. Get ready for some hard work and discipline.