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Chapter 1
Min Chanyu is tired.
Currently sipping his coffee with churros on the side, he’s thinking about what he did these past few days. He has already finished his shooting for his next vlog and short videos. After almost six hours of nonstop taking good angles and also travelling from one place to another to take the best scene he could ever give to his fans who supported him wholeheartedly… he hasn't had a single rest, not even during the trip. Ah, how he wishes he could retire from being an influencer and also as being a singer. But no, he can't—for his fans, at least.
He almost throw his phone when it rings suddenly. He reluctantly answers the call when he saw who's the one calling him…his manager, and one of his closest friends, Sumin.
“Hello manager-nim~”
[Chanyu! Where are you? Everyone has been waiting for you here!]
Ahh, seems like he forgot it. He has a schedule for taping today…but it's for his music video for his newest single release at this time.
“Yeah, yeah. I'll be there in an hour."
[You better! If not…]
He crackled a laugh. He knows Sumin wasn't serious about his ‘threat’ but yeah, he really need to go there quickly or the lad will definitely gonna make his words true.
“Sure manager-nim~"
After the call, he prepares himself so that he’s still able to go on his own, without his driver at present at the moment.
He's more comfortable driving himself, whether it's for work or personal travel. Just him, with his camera equipment and car, and peace and freedom.
After almost an hour of silent curse and traffic, Chanyu finally arrived at his destination. He spots his manager the moment he enters the studio… but with someone on his side? The face looks oddly familiar…
Although he's curious about the gentleman who stayed at Sumin all the time, he has to do his job first.
Chanyu really wants to whine how tired and exhausted he is, but he wouldn't. Of course, he's still at the professional setting with professionals who're just doing their respective job.
…
After hours of shooting, he's finally free for the day— or what everyone expected. He still had to re-check his song if it's already sounds great of not. So yeah, he doesn't have the privilege to rest when his comeback is already around the clock.
It's already dark outside, and his manager (with someone) waiting for him on their company’s car. He still couldn't stop looking at the man since the start of the shoot and the said man wouldn't stop flinching from time to time.
‘He must be nervous,’ Chanyu whispered to himself.
The three are still at the parking lot. Sumin is sitting at the driver's seat, Chanyu at the passenger’s seat, and the man at the back.
Sumin must've been feel the awkwardness and remembered that he hasn't introduced the two to each other. He decided to break the silence.
“Oh, I almost forgot," he said. “Chanyu, meet Yuan, one of my dearest friends. I'm just going to discuss the reason why he's with me when we arrive at the studio."
Chanyu form an okay sign. Then, he looks at Yuan, who looks like an apple because how red his face was. Yuan bites his lips and nervously offers his hand.
“Hello, Min Chanyu-sunbaenim. Uhmm… I’m J-Ji Yuan."
‘Ji Yuan… Yuan,’ Chanyu mentally notes the lad's name.
‘But wait, sunbaenim? Seems like we're working at the same industry.’
He smiles unconsciously of the idea.
“Hi Yuan! But wait, can I call you Yuan? You can call me Chanyu if you’d like," Yuan hesitantly nodded. “Nice to meet you. Since you're Sumin’s friend, just treat me as your friend too!" He smilingly handshakes Yuan’s hand.
"Ahh haha…"
The manager burst a laugh as how awkward Yuan is. “Don't be shy Yuan. Although Chanyu looks like a bit intimidating, he’s approachable and kind you know.”
"Hey Sumin! What does that means??”
Sumin just laugh and focuses on driving.
The silence continues.
Chanyu, however, wants to start a conversation with the lad. He can't do that though because of how awkward and nervous Yuan looks. He seems like he's gonna burst to his seat at any time if his going to continue talking to him. So, he decided to check out Yuan's face on the rearview mirror.
He's handsome—no one can deny that. His half slick-back chestnut hair definitely complimented his monolid. And his pair of honey on his expressive eyes? No one can suppress the compliment.
Ahhh… he badly wants to chat with him. Seems like he's going to wait for the right time.
After minutes of riding the car, they're finally at their destination. Chanyu chuckles at Yuan who almost can't get off the seatbelt.
‘He’s such a chick,’ he smiles whiles think of the similarity between Yuan and the chick. However, that didn't last long because what in his mind he compare an adult man to a chick?
He just focused on what Sumin said to him. Yuan is already inside the studio, probably still shaking while admiring the beauty of interior angles.
“Okay, I'm just going to compress what you said Sumin. Yuan is rapper and composer, right?” Sumin nodded in agreement. "Last time, I really did want to find a talented composer for my b-side. You think I'm struggling finding one, so you suggest him.” Chanyu paused for a while.
And think about the possibilities of him and the lad being together for a while. He can't wait for that.
"I know you're a keen when it comes to finding a talented individuals. Okay, I accept him as my composer not just for my b-side but for my future songs as well." ‘And probably accept him in my li—’
Chanyu slaps himself, stopping on the ridiculous idea that he has on his mind. That surprise his manager for a minute but oh well, he knows how weird he is sometimes.
They decided to go inside the studio. Of course, the chestnut with reddish cheeks just politely sit in the corner. He looks amaze, which makes the emerald-haired lad happy.
He had to supress that though before his hidden emotions become visible to his face. He had to—for now.
Sumin broke the silence they hold for minutes.
“Yuan!!! Chanyu accepted you as his composer not just to his b-side for his latest album but for his future songs!!!! How cool is that!!?!?!”
Yuan jumps to his seat out of happiness. “Are you serious?!!?! Really?!!?"
"Yes!!!! Now, you can show your talent you kept for years!!”
‘For years??’
"OH MY GOD thank you Sumin!!!” He can't stop himself and hug the man.
How he wishes it was him—
‘Just stop, Chanyu.’ he pinch himself to wake up on the reality.
Now, the chestnut head looks at him with the purest smile he had ever seen in his entire life.
“Chanyu, thank you very much for the opportunity you have given me!!! I promise I'll compose the most beautiful songs you can think of!!!"
Ba-dump. Ba-dump. Ba-dump.
Oh God, he just met the guy and why does he feels like this?
He hadn't met his soulmate. He can't… no, not now.