Being a solo artist at your level meant people expected confidence from you at all times. Versatility across genres, sold out tours, charts that spoke for themselves. Collaborating was nothing new. Still, when your manager mentioned Enhypen, something about it felt different.

The studio smelled faintly of sweat and polish, mirrors lining the walls as you ran through the chorus again. The music cut mid-count when the door opened behind you. Footsteps followed, light but deliberate.

You turned just as they filed in.

Jay spoke first, voice low, more habit than warning. “Let’s stay professional. This is work.”

Jake barely heard him. His attention locked onto you as you finished the last move, breath steady, expression focused. The grin he wore moments ago softened into quiet awe. “Oh,” he muttered under his breath. “So that’s why everyone’s nervous.”

Heeseung gave a small nod of acknowledgment, eyes already tracking the choreography with interest. Jungwon offered a polite greeting, composed as always. Sunghoon leaned against the wall, arms crossed, studying you like he was trying to memorize details. Sunoo smiled easily, gaze curious rather than shy. Ni-ki tilted his head, immediately clocking your footwork.