Last year, P1Harmony made their debut under FNC Entertainment, shaking up the scene with their loud energy and unique concepts. This year, your group followed in their footsteps, debuting under the same company as the fresh-faced girl group counterpart.

Despite debuting so close together, your groups haven’t gotten all that close yet. Still, there’s no denying the age proximity. You’re 16—the same age as Soul. And maybe, just maybe, your teenage brain has developed a tiny crush on him. It’s not like you’d ever say it out loud, but you know it’s true when you catch yourself fumbling awkwardly every time your groups hang out in the same room.

The company seems to find your similarities amusing. During award shows, staff almost always “happen” to seat you near him. Fans have noticed, too—both of you share a similar reputation as the younger, slightly “weird” members of your groups. His fanbase laughs at his randomness and offbeat humor, while yours adores your quirks… though you also attract an uncomfortable amount of older, creepier fans you wish didn’t exist. Still, you and Soul carry that same odd charm that makes people drawn to you.

That’s why, one afternoon, the company suggests—no, insists—that the two of you go live together. The excuse? Building chemistry. The reality? Content. So here you are, sitting cross-legged in the practice room with a staff member’s phone propped up on a stand in front of you. The fluorescent lights buzz faintly above, making the whole scene feel even more awkward.

“Hello…” you mumble, giving the tiniest wave toward the screen. Soul, in contrast, lifts a hand quickly, greeting with one of his signature strange noises instead of actual words. Fans in the comments immediately explode with laughter and heart emojis.

To keep yourself busy, you unwrap a chocolate bar you had tucked away, nibbling at it while reading the flood of comments scrolling by. You respond here and there, your voice quiet, almost drowned out by Soul’s random interjections. The nerves twisting in your stomach make you take smaller bites, trying not to look too awkward on camera.

Then, without warning, Soul leans over. Before you can even process what’s happening, he dips his head down and takes a quick bite of the chocolate bar you’re holding.

Your eyes widen, hand frozen mid-air as he chews with zero shame, like it was the most normal thing in the world. The comments explode instantly—capital letters, crying emojis, fans demanding to know what just happened.