"Hyung?" a soft voice called out, startling the man engrossed in yet another song.
"Felix? What are you doing here? You haven't left?" Chan's confusion was evident at seeing Felix at the JYPE building at 2 in the morning.
"Oh, I just wrapped up another Korean practice book," Felix replied, explaining the reason.
"Oh..."
"Are you not heading back to the dorm?" Felix asked, puzzled by Chan's lingering presence.
"No, I thought of completing this song. Han and Changbin have finished their parts. It'll probably take me an hour or two more," Chan explained.
"But it's already 2 a.m. You need rest for our scheduled practices tomorrow," Felix urged, trying to persuade Chan to return to the dorm with him.
"Nah, I'm good. You go ahead; we'll catch up tomorrow," Chan assured him.
"Please? I don't want to go alone at this hour..." Felix's pleading gaze held a touch of puppy eyes, knowing well that Chan couldn't resist his adorable look.
"Alright, alright, you win," Chan chuckled, unable to resist Felix's pleading gaze. "I'll pack up and head back with you. But you better promise me you'll get some rest too."
Felix beamed, relieved that Chan relented. "Promise! Thanks, Hyung."
Chan thought for a moment. He knew Felix didn't like being alone late at night. "Alright, Felix. Let's go together," he finally agreed. They packed up their things and walked out of the building, chatting along the way. Felix felt relieved, glad that Chan decided to accompany him. They laughed and joked as they made their way back to the dorm. Chan was grateful for Felix's concern, even though he was the younger one.
The streets were quiet as they walked back to the dorm. Felix hummed softly, and Chan couldn't help but smile. Suddenly, Felix stopped in his tracks, staring intently at something in the distance. "What's wrong?" Chan asked, concerned.
Felix pointed at a stray cat sitting near a garbage bin. "Hyung, look! It's a cat! Can we say hello?" he pleaded, eyes wide with excitement.
Chan chuckled. "Sure, let's go." They approached the cat cautiously, but as they got closer, the cat darted away. "Aw, it ran off," Felix sighed, disappointed.
"Don't worry, we'll meet more cats another time," Chan reassured him, ruffling Felix's hair.
They continued their walk, chatting about their day and making plans for the upcoming week. As they reached the dorm, Felix turned to Chan. "Thanks for coming with me, Hyung. I feel better now."
"Anytime, Felix. You take care, alright?" Chan smiled warmly.
Felix nodded, giving Chan a quick hug before they both headed to their rooms for some well-deserved rest.
The next morning, the sun streamed through the dorm windows, slowly rousing Chan from his sleep. As he groggily sat up, he noticed Felix already awake, engrossed in yet another Korean practice book.
"Felix, did you even sleep?" Chan yawned, rubbing his eyes.
Felix looked up with a grin. "Just a little. I wanted to review some more Korean phrases."
Chan chuckled. "You're a hardworking one, aren't you?"
As they got ready for the day, Chan couldn't help but admire Felix's dedication. Despite the late night, Felix seemed energetic and ready for their scheduled practices.
At breakfast, Chan noticed Felix quietly yawning while flipping through the practice book. "Felix, you should get more rest. You'll master Korean phrases better when you're well-rested," Chan advised.
Felix nodded sheepishly. "Yeah, you're right, Hyung. I just get carried away sometimes."
Throughout the day, Chan kept a watchful eye on Felix, ensuring he didn't overexert himself. Despite his initial reluctance the night before, Chan appreciated how Felix always pushed himself for improvement. As they rehearsed, Felix's determination shone through, leaving Chan proud of his younger teammate's dedication.
The next day, during their intense practice session earlier that day, tensions rose when Minho, frustrated with Felix's repeated errors in a particular part of their choreography, couldn't contain his annoyance.
"Felix, you keep missing that step! Again, and again! Can't you get it right?" Minho's voice echoed in the practice room, filled with frustration.
Felix, feeling disheartened, kept his gaze lowered. "Sorry, I'll try harder," he mumbled, attempting to follow the steps again, but the mistake persisted.
Seeing Felix struggle, Chan intervened. "Felix, take a short break. Clear your mind for a bit," he suggested gently.
Felix nodded and stepped aside, trying to collect himself. He took a few moments to breathe deeply, calming his nerves. Chan offered some encouraging words before Felix rejoined the group, determined to give it another shot.
When Felix returned, he jumped back into practice, his focus renewed. With each attempt, he steadily improved, the earlier mistake becoming less frequent. Chan kept an encouraging eye on him, offering guidance whenever Felix needed it without pressuring him.
As they rehearsed, Felix regained his confidence, and his movements became more precise. Minho noticed the improvement but also observed the determination in Felix's eyes.
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After practice, as they headed to rest, Felix approached Chan. "Thanks for understanding, Hyung. I needed that moment to clear my head."
Chan smiled warmly. "No problem, Felix. We all have those moments. What matters is how you bounce back from them."
Felix nodded, feeling grateful for the support and ready to face the challenges ahead with a newfound determination.
After the intense practice session, the rest of the group decided to head for dinner, eager to recharge. However, 3RACHA - consisting of Han, Chan, and Changbin - stayed behind, huddled over a laptop, analyzing and fine-tuning a new song they had been working on.
Felix, though, stayed in the practice room. He kept practicing his dance moves, trying to get better and better. Even though he was tired, he didn't give up. He wanted to improve, no matter what.
Inside the studio, 3RACHA engaged in passionate discussions, brainstorming melodies and lyrics, occasionally pausing to listen to a part of their composition. They were immersed in their creative process, determined to create something exceptional.
While the rest of the building got quieter, these guys kept going. 3RACHA was deep into creating music, and Felix was determined to perfect his dancing. Each group had their ow.n thing going on, all part of their journey to get better at what they do.
Han finished working on music with 3RACHA and went for a break. Walking past the practice rooms, he heard soft music coming from one. Curious, he peeked in and saw Felix practicing, totally focused.
Felix was dancing to the music, trying hard to get better. Even though it was late and others were resting, he was still working.
Han admired Felix's determination and stayed to watch quietly. Seeing how much effort Felix put in made Han feel inspired by his teammate's hard work but also worried for his health.
"Lixie?" Han whispered, surprising the dancing boy.
Felix stopped and turned around. "Oh, Hannie! You're still here?"
"Yeah, Channie and Binnie hyung are in the studio too," Han replied.
"What were you dancing to? Can I see?" Han asked, curious about Felix's dance.
Felix smiled shyly. "Just practicing for our next performance. Sure, I can show you." He started dancing again, showing his routine.
"Wow, Felix! That's amazing! Your dance is so cool!" Han exclaimed, impressed by Felix's moves.
"Thanks, Hannie! Your support means a lot," Felix grinned happily.
Excited, they chatted a bit more, and Han promised to help for the show. They headed back to join the others, feeling pumped up to make the performance awesome together.
Chan was eager after Han's praise for Felix's dance. "Show us, Felix!" he exclaimed.
Felix, feeling a bit shy, played the music and began dancing. Chan and Changbin watched closely, impressed by Felix's moves.
"Wow, Felix, that's amazing!" Changbin clapped in admiration.
"Your hard work really shines through, Felix. It's going to make our show incredible!" Chan praised with a smile.
Felix blushed, grateful for their encouragement. "Thank you, guys! I'll keep practicing to make it even better!"
"Guys, it's getting late. Let's head back to the dorm," Chan suggested.
"Yeah, we need rest to work better," Han agreed.
Felix nodded. "I'm feeling a bit tired too. Rest sounds good."
Chan smiled. "Alright, let's call it a night. We'll continue tomorrow with fresh energy."
They packed up and left the studio, chatting as they walked back to the dorm, looking forward to a good night's sleep.