Chapter 17

Hyunjin Pov.

Things had gotten really busy since I started becoming a full on trainee. I woke up at 5:00 AM and practiced dancing till 8:00 AM where I had breakfast, 1 apple. Then from 8:30-3:30 PM I attended school with Eunchae and Yeonjun. Afterschool I would do vocal lessons from 3:45-6:45 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while rap lessons took place on Tuesday and Thursday. Dinner was at 7 consisting of a sweet potato, 1 chicken breast, and protein/berry shake. From 7:30-11:30 PM I practiced my dance skills only going to bed around midnight. The weekends offered no rest either. Instead trainees spent both days honing their skills, trying their best to be prepared for the dreaded monthly evaluation.

I glanced at my watch. 2:25 PM. Five minutes till I had a meeting with the most intimidating trainer of all. . . the man trainees called Woozi. Despite the cute name there were several rumors that had spread among the trainees. "Don't call him short or he'll hit you with his guitar!" Kazuha had commented a few days prior. "Yeah no shit, he'll roast the heck out of you while he's kicking your ass too." Yunjin added when I told her that I was scheduled to meet him earlier that day.

I gulped and walked down the hallways till I arrived at his private studio. Three loud knocks later, and I heard a "Come in." When I opened the man, I saw a small male with shortcut hair, wearing an all black outfit and slippers working hard on music on a computer screen. The funniest thing though was the fact that Woozi was wearing an astronaut's helmet complete with a blue visor.

"Uh, Woozi?" I called out carefully, trying not to rile up the older male.

"Hmm? Oh yeah Hyunjin right? Come on in."

I complied and entered the studio, taking a seat next to the man.

"So what are we doing? Vocals? Rap?" I asked, while watching Woozi continue to fiddle around with music programs.

"Neither. Hyunjin, have you ever written songs before?" Woozi finally answered.

I shook my head.

"Well I'm sure you've written some poetry. Writing lyrics is a form of poetry, or telling of a story just with elements of rhyme and rhythms. Got it?"

"Yessir."

"Call me Jihoon."

"Huh?"

"My real name. You should probably call me Woozi while out in public, but here in the studio when it's just you and me it's fine to call me Jihoon."

I nodded.

Woozi then removed a pad of paper and a pen before handing them to me.

"Your task today is to write a song. Use personal events, feelings, or relationships to inspire your lyrics."

"Okay. How long do I have?" I asked.

"Until you finish. You will not leave this studio unless I approve of the song, got it?"

I gulped. I was so fucked.

"Hyunjin? Am I clear?"

"Yes Jihoon." I replied.

"Good. Get to work."

I glanced down and let out a deep sigh. How the hell was I going to do this? Think Hyunjin! Think! I thought to myself. Personal events. . . well there was school, Karina and her gang, and whatever the fuck was happening between Minghao and my parents. What else? I bit my lip. My lips. My mind immediately became flooded with memories of Yeonjun and our first date. Our first kiss. The beginning of our romantic relationship.

"Hyunjin?" I heard Woozi address me.

"Yes?"

"Is everything alright? You look like you were spacing out for a second."

I grinned.

"Nope. Just got inspired though!"

I quickly began to write out the emotions that I was currently overfilled with onto the page.

1 Hour Later:

"All done?" Woozi asked as I handed him the pages I had written.

"Yep."

"What's it called?"

"Love Dive." I replied.

"Interesting."

The male began to read my lyrics.

I am really curious about you, the same goes for you

This is enough, a chasing game

Can't stand this attraction and curiosity

Strange you and I, we'll see about that

(woo) below the eyes

(woo) something that's hidden

(woo) yeah it's so bad it's good

I need to see that heart

Narcissistic, my god I love it

The night shone upon the two

The beautiful black eyes, diving deeper in

You into me, me into you

Hold the breath, love dive

(woo) lalalalalalala

(woo) come on in, love dive

(woo) oh perfect sacrifice, yeah

Hold your breath, love dive

Why is a heart so mysterious

A love blooms in an instant

Come inside and see it for yourself

You can come into the deepest part of my heart

(woo) time to hesitate

(woo) 3 seconds is enough

(woo) yeah it's so bad it's good

If you want, dare to dive in

Narcissistic, my god I love it

The night shone upon the two

The beautiful black eyes, diving deeper in

You into me, me into you

Hold the breath, love dive

(woo) lalalalalalala

(woo) come on in, love dive

(woo) oh perfect sacrifice yeah

Hold the breath, love dive

(hold the breath, love dive)

(hold the breath, love dive)

(hold the breath, love dive)

Hold the breath, love dive

(woo) lalalalalalala

(woo) come on in, love dive

(woo) oh perfect sacrifice, yeah

Hold the breath, love dive

I held my breath as I waited for his verdict.

"Wow Hyunjin, I'm really impressed. You really put your emotion into this song."

I let out a deep sigh of relief.

"So does that mean it's approved?"

"Yes and yes. In fact it's so good I'm going to pitch this song to Starship Entertainment for their group IVE, does that sound fine?"

"Sure does!" I grinned.

"Good. One question."

"Yes?"

"Is this from personal experience?"

I blushed.

"Maybe? I mean like I just started dating a trainee from Bighit. Choi Yeonjun, he came to the Pledis auditions with Eunchae and I a couple months ago."

Woozi hummed.

"Interesting. Usually dating between trainees is discouraged-"

I felt my heart sink.

"But I'll keep your secret."

I engulfed the man in a tight hug.

"Thank you thank you thank you! It means a lot to me!"

"Okay okay! Off you go. I'm not a hugging type." Woozi huffed before pushing me out the door.

I chuckled but left, heading back to the dorms. When I reached the room, Eunchae was nowhere to be seen, presumably practicing, so I laid on my bed to rest when I received a text from Yeonjun.

Hey love, how was practice today? (Yeonjun)

Hey bae, I wrote a song about you. (Hyunjin)

Really? Can I see it? (Yeonjun)

*Sends LOVE_DIVE.PDF (Hyunjin)

Oh my! What a cutie you are! (Yeonjun)

Stoooop! (Hyunjin)

My little love dove. (Yeonjun)

You cheesy bastard. (Hyunjin)

You know you love it. (Yeonjun)

Ugh. . . I guess. (Hyunjin)

Hey, are you free tonight? (Yeonjun)

Aren't you not supposed to leave the dorms without permission from the managers? (Hyunjin)

I'm HYBE Academy's bad boy, remember? I'll sneak out. No issue. (Yeonjun)

You'll get in trouble! (Hyunjin)

If it's for you, I'll risk it. Now are you free or not? (Yeonjun)

I am. . . (Hyunjin)

Excellent! I'll ride over to Pledis right now. (Yeonjun)

But. . . (Hyunjin)

I'll be there in 17! (Yeonjun)

I sighed as Yeonjun left the chat. Well it looked like it was time for date #2! 

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