Late-Night Talks and Unspoken Words
JYP
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After an exhausting rehearsal, the members finally made it back to the dorm. The atmosphere was familiar—half of them sprawled on the couch, the other half digging through the fridge for a late-night snack.
Seo Changbin
Who finished the fried chicken?
Changbin’s voice rang out from the kitchen.
Then, Felix, sitting suspiciously close to an empty takeout box, mumbled
Lee Yongbok
I have no idea.
Seo Changbin
Lix, you can’t even lie properly.
Bang Chan chuckled from the couch.
Christopher Chahn Bahng
Just order more, Binnie.
Seo Changbin
I would, but my wallet is crying.
Han, who had been lazily lying next to Hyunjin, smirked.
Han Jisung
I’d offer to pay, but someone already declared I’m treating today.
He shot a look at Lee Know, who was scrolling through his phone beside him.
Lee Know didn’t even glance up.
Lee Minho
You’re not paying for this. I want chicken, too, and I don’t trust you to order the good one.
Han Jisung
Excuse me, I have excellent taste!
Lee Know finally looked at him, raising an eyebrow.
Lee Minho
Really? Because last time, you ordered sweet potato pizza.
Felix gasped in betrayal.
Lee Yongbok
That was you?!
Han Jisung
It was an experiment!
Lee Minho
And it was a failure
Lee Know deadpanned before getting up.
Lee Minho
Fine, I’ll order. You can pay next time.
Han Jisung
I feel like I’ve been scammed.
Hyunjin, who had been listening the whole time, laughed.
Hwang Hyunjin
You have. But you walked into it willingly.
The conversation continued with their usual playful chaos until, one by one, the members started retreating to their rooms. Han, however, found himself still sitting on the couch, scrolling aimlessly on his phone when he noticed Lee Know getting up.
Lee Minho
You’re not sleeping?
Lee Know asked, stretching his arms.
Lee Know gave him a look before tilting his head toward the balcony.
Curious, Han followed him. The night air was cool, a refreshing contrast to the heat of their practice earlier. They stood side by side, looking over the quiet city.
For a moment, neither of them spoke. It wasn’t an uncomfortable silence—it was the kind that only existed between people who didn’t need to fill the space with unnecessary words.
Lee Minho
You looked tired today
Lee Know finally said, voice softer than usual.
Han Jisung
You’re one to talk
Lee Minho
I know my limits
Han rolled his eyes but smiled.
Han Jisung
I’m fine. Just… a lot on my mind, I guess.
Lee Know didn’t push, didn’t demand an explanation. Instead, he leaned against the railing and said
Lee Minho
You should take better care of yourself.
Han Jisung
Says the guy who lectures us about resting but never sleeps before 3 AM.
Lee Know turned to him with a teasing glint in his eyes.
Lee Minho
I don’t sleep late. I just exist at night.
The conversation died down again, but something about the moment felt heavier, like there were things neither of them were saying.
Then, almost hesitantly, Han spoke.
Han Jisung
You ever think about… what life would be like if we weren’t idols?
Lee Know tilted his head slightly.
Lee Minho
What, like a parallel universe where we’re just regular people?
Lee Know hummed in thought.
Lee Minho
Maybe I’d be a choreographer. Or a vet.
Han Jisung
I can see that.
Han Jisung
I don’t know. Music is kind of all I have. Without it, I feel like I wouldn’t know what to do.
Lee Know looked at him then, something unreadable in his gaze.
Lee Minho
That’s not true.
Han Jisung
Oh? You have a different theory about my life?
Lee Minho
Yeah. In any universe, you’d still be annoying.
Han gasped, shoving his shoulder.
Han Jisung
Wow. so touching.
Lee Know laughed, but after a moment, his expression softened.
Lee Minho
I’m serious, though. You’d find your way. You always do.
Han blinked, caught off guard by the sincerity in his voice. For a second, he forgot how to respond.
The moment stretched between them, heavy yet comforting. Eventually, Lee Know sighed and turned back toward the railing.
Lee Minho
We should sleep. Another long day tomorrow.
Han nodded, but as they walked back inside, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something had changed.
Or maybe… something was just beginning.
JYP
See you in next chapter bye bye
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