02 U | NCT Johnny

• Chapter 1 •

- 2014 -

Johnny grabbed the mineral water from the rack. Without much difficulties, he chucking down the liquid in almost a blink of an eye. He forgot to bring his own water bottle that's why he ran down to the cafeteria to grab some free mineral water. When he closed the lid of the bottle, he realized the muscle pain he's having and winced softly.

Sometimes, he wished he can just quit and go find some decent jobs but he's way too deep to stop now. Being an idol was that dream of his and he wanted that dream of his to come true. No matter how long will it take for him to debut.

Just when he was about to ride the lift, he saw Taeyong. The cute tsundere boy. "Hey, Yong ah." he greeted him. Taeyong smiled and pressed the lift button. "Hey, You seemed pretty wrecked." he commented, receiving a soft chuckled in respond. "We have the recording in two days. You know i'm still not that good at dancing." That made Taeyong frowned.

"You're good! Damn, have some confidence in yourself. I want you to debut with me. And i will make that come true," the shorter boy said, with such determination in his voice. Johnny just smiled even though deep inside he doesn't feel like it.

"Come on. Chin up. You're the Johnny Seo. You're my best roommate." he put his arm around Johnny and walked out from the lift.

The two of them walked to their practice room and began practice their choreo while waiting for the others to come and join them. Even though Johnny had been training the longest among them, he still doesn't feel quite confident of himself. The others were too talented compared to him.

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After the long hours of practice, Johnny packed up and went to take a shower at the bathroom before going to work. Other than being a trainee, he also do some part time jobs to get those extra kaching kaching. True, his parents sent him allowance every month, every week even, but he just want to feel that feeling of being responsible.

He walked out from the building and head for the convenient store that was near his dorm. Taeyong knew Johnny would do some 5-6 hours shift before going home. Even for Taeyong, being a Johnny was hard. Nobody knows how this Johnny function.

"Hello," he greeted Jinyoung, his partner. "Dude you looked drained." Jinyoung commented and grabbed the energy drink for Johnny. Johnny but his bag under the counter and buttoned up his uniform. "Thanks," he said as he drank the water. "Practice had been hard is it?" Jinyoung asked as he took the attendance book for Johnny to fill in.

"As usual to be honest. What else do i do," he let out an empty laughed and that made Jinyoung felt guilty. "You know what kid. You're lucky you're partner up with me." Jinyoung suddenly said. "I can fill in your shifts any time you want. So, dont lose your focus, okay?" he patted Johnny on the back. 

"Thanks for worrying about me hyung,"

To be continued.