𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘.

➴ 𝖾𝗉𝗂𝗌𝗈𝖽𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗎𝗋

Next was the second vocal unit with Seon, Jaebeom, and Dani. As they carried out their stage, Jiyeon couldn't help but frown ever so slightly at them. They were good, but nowhere near as the other three.

Once they finished, they stood in line, and got ready for feedback. "I'll say one thing. Heeseung, Jinsoul, and Geonu cannot get hurt. So the problem with you three is that you're too into it even before starting. And you!" He pointed at Seon. "Before starting, why did you give me such a tender look?" The group broke out laughing, as Seon covered his face in embarrassment. "I was so startled."

"Next is the dance unit." Rain announced, watching as the four stepped forward. "As you all know, one of the songs is my song? I have high expectations."

Jiyeon got into position and couldn't help but feel like a billion butterflies exploded in her stomach. The music soon began, and they started dancing.

As they did, Jiyeon felt at such ease. It was like she just flowed with the beats and hit every single one. Her solo part came up and she easily tackled it easily.

Eventually, the soundtrack came to an end and the four let out long breaths, before standing in line to get evaluated.

"Hey!" Sungdeuk began with a giant grin on his face. "'One Of A Kind', the choreography intro is really good."

"Oh really? Thank you so much!" K bowed, his eyes widened in happiness. "Your original choreography starts at that part, right?" K nodded at the older man's question.

"Jungwon," Rain called out. "How come I didn't know you danced this well?" Jungwon let out a breathy chuckle and covered his mouth to hide his smile. "And K, you've got great facial expressions when you dance."

"Thank you."

"Jiyeon..." Rain started, causing Jiyeon to look over at the producer with nervousness bubbling up in her stomach. "Ah... Jiyeon, I never expected you to be this good at dancing. You catch my eye whenever you dance, and it really makes me think you're already an idol."

Jiyeon let out a gasp at the massive compliment. "Oh, thank you so much." She bowed multiple times, making everyone chuckle. "Thank you."

"Let's wrap it up. Gather around." Rain instructed. "Let's finish with fighting. I did this when I was in the Ground too." He said, and everyone huddled in a circle and placed their hands on top of each others. "I-Land, fighting!" They all yelled, and raised their hands in the air.

"Bye!" The two judges waved as they soon left the practice room.

★

It was later on in the night, and everyone was sat in the living room, Jiyeon sat between Sunghoon and Youngbin. The large screen was turned on, and it was revealed that they'd be watching the Grounders practice videos.

"It's weird to watch them from here." Jaebeom spoke. "I think they'll be good." Jungwon leaned back against the sofa, getting comfy.

"How do you think Niki is doing?" Jay wondered. "Let's watch first." K nodded.

"Is that what the Ground looks like?" Seon questioned when the vocal unit was shown on screen.

"Sunoo!" Jiyeon smiled widely at the sight of her friend beginning the song, 'Save me' by BTS.

"Ah, it's Daehee." Dani almost yelled, pointing at her once unit partner that was on the screen.

After the vocal unit was shown, the dance unit was next and as soon as it began playing, Jiyeon's smiled grew even larger when she saw Niki in the middle.

"There's Niki!" She excitedly pointed. "Wow... He's so good." She smiled. "Hikari too!"

"Watching the Grounders perform really made me want to practice a lot more." Jiyeon smiled. "They're really good dancers."