8

Timeline: January 29, 2021

8 pm in the evening, we are still continuing our practice. But later on, we ended it early as our stomach growled.

“Alright boys, practice is done!” One of our managers shouted. All of us lay down for a bit to rest before getting out for dinner.

We all agreed to go to a Japanese restaurant for our dinner. We packed our things and got out of our practice room—proceeding to the parking area with our respective managers driving us to a Japanese restaurant.

Our hip-hop unit manager opened the van’s door, and one by one—we settled into our respective seats. Our manager started the engine, and before leaving the place, he made sure that everything was okay.

As soon as everything was already set, we left the parking area—following the other vans, where the other members were.

I was about to take a nap, but my phone buzzed for a second.

Heyoung

Coups-ssi?

NaeHeyoung-ssi?

How the heck did my brother give you my number?Does he never share my number with anyone?

He couldn't handle my charms ;)

What charms? I don't see any?HAHAHA

YAH!meanieCarats find me charming(^-^)

I'm not a Carat＼(^-^)／So you're charmsDoesn't work for me

AigooThen I'm going to work on itFor you

For once, I can feel myself smiling without noticing the eyes of the members inside.

A minute had passed, and Heyoung hadn't replied yet–so, I started playing games on my phone, and of course, I asked Wonwoo to play with me.

As we play, I notice the face that Mingyu is making to me. I was about to ask him, but he beat me up.

“Coups-hyung,” he started, I glanced at him, “do you…

“I do what?” I asked, still focusing on the game.

“Jaehyuk-hyung's sister,” He asked hesitantly. “What about her?” I replied.

“Do you like her?” Vernon suddenly interfered.

I was caught off guard–the question caught everyone's interest, even our own manager. Before I could answer it, a notification suddenly popped up—making me look at it and unconsciously smile at it.

Heyoung

Sorry for the late reply(￣ー￣)I challenge you thenChoi Seungcheol

Damn…you're on, Lee Heyoung

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“One more platter of sushi, pls!”“Also more gyoza!”“Two more orders of ramen!”

As soon as we arrived at the Japanese restaurant, we all immediately went into chaos–ordering food to our fullest.

Amidst the nosy dinner, I kept on texting Heyoung for some reason.

Heyoung

I'll take your challengeLee Heyoung ;)

Choi Seungcheol Good luck with thatAnyhowWhat are you doing rn?

Eating dinner with the whole gang

YahYou're having dinner, but you kept on textingEat eat

*sent a photo

Now I'm hungryIt's all your faultMr. Choi

I laughed so hard at her antics that it gained the attention of some members, who were just scrolling through their phones—Joshua, Jeonghan, Woozi, and Dino.

“Who's Coups-hyung texting?” I heard Dino asking Jeonghan and Joshua. I ignored it and turned my attention back to my phone again. I took a few pics to send to Heyoung.

Heyoung

*sent a photo*sent a photo*sent a photoLook at our chaotic dinner

YikesThat chaotic?And you guys haven't been kicked out yet?

It's all in our charmsLee Heyoung

Again? Don't bother me These so-called CHARMS

Alright, alright Ma'am

Are you guys still at the restaurant?

Yeah, why?Hungry?

Tell Jaehyuk-oppa to buy some takeoutsFor me

I could buy it for you

Nope I want Oppa to buy itOrder the ff.1 seafood raven5 sets of flavoured mochi2 platters of gyoza2 platters of salmon Show him my list of ordersChoi Seungcheol:)

I called out to Jaehyuk-hyung and showed him the list that Heyoung had sent.

Hyung looked so irritated upon seeing the order. “That brat,” he whispered.

But somehow, he looked at me with a mischievous grin on his face. “Texting her already, huh?”

I only let out an awkward laugh, sensing the teasing.

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It was already past 11:00 pm when we all decided to go home–since we all had schedules the next day. One by one, the managers drop us all to our respective houses or dorms.

I immediately went to my room as we arrived. I went straight to my bed and lay down, staring at the ceiling–lost in my own world.

A sudden knock woke me up from my own world. I look up and see Jeonghan entering.

“Coups-ya, do you have a minute?”

I nodded at him and sat up. I told him to sit beside me on my bed. We talked all night–as we talked about something, I realized that we, SEVENTEEN, are falling in love.

I love them as my family, but we're taking a risk right here–since this is new to us.

“Han, do you think Jaehyuk-hyung will be mad at me?” I asked as Jeonghan looked at me. “Why would he be mad at you?” He asked.

“I was thinking…I'll make my move to Heyoung,” I added. Jeonghan just laughed at me and patted my back.

“I'll support you for that, Coups-ya.” He said. “But help me with our new stylist.” He added.

I laughed at him, and both of us started to laugh.