Hey Carats, jeongcheolists and fic lovers, Have you ever caught a fleeting glance or a subtle touch between Jeonghan and Seungcheol in trainee clips and wondered what was really going on behind the scenes? Or have you ever wondered how did they become as close as the seem to be now? This fanfic is my attempt to fill in those quiet, unspoken moments - the ones the cameras missed but that shaped everything. Set during their predebut trainee days, it's a slowburn, angst-tinged Jeongcheol AU told from Jeonghan's and Seungcheol's POV. It's about pressure, nerves, and the fragile tension between two boys who haven't quite figured out what they mean to each other yet. It also highlights their individual troubles, thoughts and tension. I'm planning to continue it till their debut days too so don't forget to be updated~~ If you're into: ♡finding the meaning behind the smiles and stares ♡slow, slightly realistic character growth ♡bittersweet moments and raw emotions ♡Jeongcheol with a little edge and no fluff overload ...then I think you'll want to give this a try ♡♡♡♡♡♡