Zhang Hao third person POV
After a lot of convincing, through arguing that he was their hyung (and their favourite at that) alongside that he got first place and was now their center for Zb1's debut, Gyuvin and Gunwook eventually caved, letting Zhang hao have the best bed. It was in the right-hand corner of the bedroom, next to the window by which Zhang hao could see out into the local park and now empty highway.
Zhang hao currently laid quietly in his new bed, the sound of the others soft snores filling the room as he sat scrolling on his phone, it was now far past midnight, coming onto 1:30am but Zhang hao couldn't help but to keep on scrolling. His name was trending, images of him winning all over Twitter though he was still struggling to comprehend that he was going to debut, let alone that he had won.
Zhang hao was too overwhelmed. Too overwhelmed to now try and sleep after the whole trajectory of his career had just changed. He sighed defeated as he turned off his phone, quietly creeping out of his bed, shoving his phone into his sweatpants pockets. He then tried to close the door as quietly as possible, treading over to the kitchen.
Once there, he switched the button to turn on the stovetop light as it was duller than the main light, hoping it would not disturb the others, before searching in the already filled cupboards for a glass. Eventually he found one, walking over to the tap and filling it with water. Once done, he then headed over to the kitchen counter, carrying his now full glass of water and seating himself on one of the wooden barstools as he pulled out his phone once more. Reading his fans comments about him and his new members.
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Several minutes after he had arrived and a nearly empty glass of water later, Zhang hao heard a small rustle in the kitchen, glancing up to spot Hanbin, adorned in a black pair of shorts and an oversized t-shirt, searching through the pantry for something to eat. He eventually turned back around holding a packet of chips when he spotted Zhang hao seated on the barstool, causing him to jump in surprised at the unsuspected watcher, catching him sneaking around for snacks.
Zhang hao giggled as he watched Hanbin hold onto his heart, regulating his heartbeat before looking back at Zhang hao and grinning childishly. The other's smile was popular for a reason and Zhang hao couldn't deny that a grin did not appear on his face when he saw the Korean's expression.
The younger then walked over to Zhang hao, sitting down beside him. Hanbin held out the bag to Zhang hao, to which he shook his head, Hanbin pouting cutely in response before grabbing another handful of chips, shoving them into his mouth. Zhang hao rolled his eyes at the other's behaviour before going to unlock his phone when he heard the younger's warm but familiar voice break their silence.
"I'm truly really proud of you Hao-hyung."
He spoke softly as he placed the packet of chips on the bench, wiping his hands clean on his pants before reaching out and grabbing Zhang hao's empty hand, intertwining it with his own. An action that had become signature for the two of them, not only throughout the show but naturally while together. Hanbin would always joke about how lucky he was to have Zhang hao, someone that loved physical touch just as much as him and put up with his clinginess.
"I always thought you were so talented and finally the fans recognised that of you too... you know from the moment we both got center I thought that if I didn't win, I hoped it would have meant I lost only to you."
Hanbin shifted in his seat and Zhang hao felt their knees gently brush together as the Korean rested their intertwined hands on Zhang hao's thigh. The older shyly shook his head once more, staring at their hands. He was never the type that could easily accept compliments especially one so flattering.
"No, you are so talented Binnie, I really thought you would win. I was expecting to be 9th or even eliminated when my name wasn't called at 3rd place."
He denied, letting out his true thoughts to Hanbin. Ever since the two became centers together at the signal song, he had always admired the other's charisma, he believed that Hanbin was destined to be the center. Zhang hao was so lost in his own thoughts that he hadn't noticed Hanbin had reached his free hand forward, not until it was cupping Zhang hao's cheek. Before the older could react, he felt Hanbin gently pinch his cheek with his empty hand, causing Zhang hao to look back up at the other. Though Hanbin wasn't looking in Zhang hao's eyes but rather at the boy's now pinched cheek.
Hanbin ran his thumb along the others cheek bone, before beginning to massage it softly as Zhang hao stared at him, his mouth agape at the intimate action and ears gradually turning a bright red colour. Hanbin, after a few seconds had stopped, uncurling his index finger and gently grazing it over Zhang hao's bottom lip before he pulled away, untangling their hands and standing back up, grabbing his bag of chips to take with him.
"Night Hao hyung"
Hanbin sung sweetly before walking off to his bedroom, leaving Zhang hao alone in the kitchen, his expression still blank in pure shock and mind spinning. Did he and Hanbin always be this touchy with each other?
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Double upload because this is lowkey flopping but I don't want to give it up