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Chapter 16 ○ A To The Z

𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕘𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕄𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕔: Pirate King

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When I set my mind on a task, it s quite difficult for me to focus on anything else. I've been thinking about the group name for days now, but all I've got at the moment is a basic idea. I want to get insights from the others, because I know their heads are in the right place as well.

I swear sometimes I am dealing with children. Maybe we should call ourselves that. Jokes aside, I think we've got a point here, we can work with this. I feel we're on the right track and I'm rarely wrong about this kind of feeling. Same with the addition of Jongho: he's the one. He's definitely the one I have been searching for. He's still a bit shy with the guys, but I'm sure he will open up in no time. We're just like that. We draw people in. 

The others have elected me the one in charge of organising stuff, from dance groups to going out together. Seonghwa is helping me out greatly though; it's no surprise we're the eldest. I know I can confide in him whenever I need a shoulder to rely on. Everyone needs a friend like this. Yunho, instead, is the one I ask about dance moves and whatnot. He's a marvelous dancer and can learn a new choreography in such a small time, it's crazy. Mingi loves to write lyrics and rap lines and I bet we're going to do great things together. We're set for success. I know it. I feel it in my bones. We can achieve anything, from A to the Z.

From A to Z.

A to Z. Teenagers. Teenagerz. Teez.

Ateez.

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𝕊𝕒𝕟

Wellness. Wellness is permeating my whole being since yesterday. The afternoon with Wooyoung, the message exchange with Hongjoong, the name progress, the whole shebang is coming together and I couldn't feel any better. I knew going to KQ would change my life, but I didn't imagine such a difference on all levels and in such a short period of time. I'm happy.

I'm eating my lunch when Hongjoong announces the group name he's thought of.

"Ateez. Teenagers A to the Z. Y'all like it?"

"It sounds dope", says Mingi.

"I love the concept behind it", adds Yeosang.

I weigh in with a simple "Well thought as usual, Joongie."

He looks satisfied and we all accept the name readily. It seems we have a name now. Ateez. Wooyoung hugs me from behind and I smile at the candor of his action. I can see Seonghwa looking at us for a moment with a questioning look, but he immediately stops staring when he encounters my eyes. I smile and I take one of Wooyoung's hands in mine. I don't care about being in public, I feel comfortable with him and it's all that matters.

"We have a name now. It's serious."

"It is, Wooyoung. We can't escape them."

"I don't want to. I need a second family."

"You're more emotional than you want to show, uh?"

"I like being around people, caring about them. Is it wrong?"

"No, not at all. I like it about you."

"You like many things about me, San."

"True. Is it wrong?"

"No. Not at all."

He smiles at me jokingly and acts cute with his best aegyo. I can't resist him when he does that. I think he knows. No, I know he knows. But we're interrupted.

"Hey, Wooyoung ssi. Stop your baby performance and come here. You too, San ssi. We're taking our first official picture as Ateez!"

Jongho might be the youngest, but he can be really firm when talking. I still have to fully understand him, but he seems like a great guy all around.

"Hongjoong hyung created an Instagram account for us. First post incoming."

Then, Yeosang lightens up and starts speaking.

"Listen. I have a wild idea. We're all scattered around Seoul right now and we have some difficulties meeting after class all together. We don't even have a place to train properly. What if... what if we found somewhere to stay the eight of us? It would be cheaper than having eight different apartments anyway."

"This, this isn't stupid. This is actually genius." Hongjoong is amazed at the thought, I can tell by the expression on his face.

"We better start looking then. It won't be easy to find such a big place." I remind them. Seoul isn't exactly known for the airiness of its real estate market, unless you're filthy rich.

"We will ask KQ for help. Maybe there's some kind of spaces for its students available. We will do that tomorrow. Last free afternoon before house hunting, guys! Dismissed!"

I take my backpack and I walk towards the exit, when I feel a hand on my hip. Of course it's Wooyoung.

"Do you still feel like seeing my place?"

"Sure, of course."

"Then follow me. I cleaned up yesterday evening. A bit, at least. And we don't know for how much longer I will live there, apparently. I don't want you to miss out the opportunity."

"Which opportunity?"

"To see the apartment, silly, what else?"

He looks at me with naughty eyes and I know he's up to something. I'm all for it. I'm in.

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Author's note: shorter chapter today, but it needed to be - the next one will be long. Balance. I am so happy because after work I'm picking up my Lightiny V1! I've been waiting to own one for so long! I'm moving house myself in a couple of months and I will have an Ateez shrine with all the albums, the Lightinies and my photocard albums. I will also decorate my bedroom with their posters. Stanning them and being an Atiny is hard work!

Have a great day and be safe!