Fated Connections ZB1 Zhang Hao x Fem reader

Chapter 7: Searching for Answers

The connection between Y/N and Zhang Hao had become a part of their daily lives. They no longer questioned the voice or the feelings they shared. Instead, they found comfort in knowing that, even from afar, they had someone who understood them.

Y/N began to wonder more about the person she was connected to. He wasn't just a voice anymore—he was someone who encouraged her, shared her emotions, and was there when she needed him most. She felt closer to him than she had ever felt to anyone else, even though they hadn't met.

One afternoon, while she was on a lunch break at the hospital, Y/N decided to take a bold step. She found a quiet corner and closed her eyes, focusing on the voice.

"Can you hear me right now?" she thought, feeling a bit silly. She had never initiated a conversation like this before.

Across the city, Zhang Hao was in the practice room with his group. They were taking a break, and he was sitting on the floor, catching his breath. Suddenly, he heard her voice in his mind, clear and direct. He smiled, surprised but excited.

"Yeah, I can hear you," he thought back, hoping she could sense his response.

Y/N's heart leapt when she felt his reply. This was different—it wasn't just random thoughts or emotions anymore. They were having an actual conversation.

"I don't know who you are, but... thank you. You've helped me more than you know," Y/N thought, feeling a bit nervous.

Zhang Hao's chest tightened. He had been feeling the same way for weeks now. "You've helped me too. It's been... strange, but I'm glad I can be there for you, even though we haven't met."

Y/N smiled softly, leaning against the wall. "Do you ever wonder if we'll meet in person?"

Zhang Hao paused, thinking about her question. "All the time." He looked around the practice room, the faces of his members chatting and laughing around him. It was a busy life, filled with schedules and performances, but this connection had become something special to him. He wanted to meet her.

Y/N's heart fluttered at his words. This person, whoever he was, felt like someone she could trust, someone who understood her in a way no one else could. But there was still one big question: how would they ever find each other?

The next few days passed in a blur for both Y/N and Zhang Hao. Every spare moment, they would talk through their thoughts, growing more comfortable with their connection. It became a routine—a source of calm in their busy lives.

For Zhang Hao, balancing his life as an idol with this mysterious bond was becoming more difficult. He couldn't talk to his members about it—not yet. It was something too personal, too special. But as the days went on, he found himself wanting to tell someone. He wanted to share the excitement and confusion of it all.

One evening, after a long day of rehearsals, Hao sat down with Hanbin, who had always been someone he could confide in.

"Bin-ah, can I ask you something?" Hao began, his voice quiet.

Hanbin looked up from his phone, noticing the seriousness in Hao's tone. "Of course, what's on your mind?"

Zhang Hao hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell him. "What would you do if... you could hear someone's voice, someone you've never met?"

Hanbin blinked in surprise. "Like a random voice? Are you feeling okay?"

Hao smiled a little. "It's not like that. I mean, I can hear someone, and I can feel what they're feeling. And... it's been happening for a while now."

Hanbin raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Is this a soulmate thing?"

Zhang Hao paused. "I think it might be. It sounds crazy, but it feels so real."

Hanbin thought for a moment, then smiled warmly. "If it's real, then maybe you're meant to find this person. You're not crazy, Hao. Sometimes, life is stranger than we expect."

Zhang Hao felt a sense of relief. He had expected Hanbin to be confused, but instead, his leader was supportive. "Thanks. I just needed to tell someone."

Hanbin patted his shoulder. "Whatever happens, I'll support you. Maybe fate has a plan for you after all."

Meanwhile, Y/N was sitting in her apartment after her shift, thinking about their last conversation. She had grown attached to the voice, and now she found herself wondering more and more about the person behind it. She didn't even know his name, but she was sure of one thing—she wanted to meet him.

"Do you think we'll ever find each other?" Y/N thought, reaching out once again.

Zhang Hao was just getting ready to sleep when he heard her voice. He smiled, feeling a wave of warmth wash over him.

"I think we will. I don't know when or how, but I believe it's going to happen."

Y/N closed her eyes, feeling the hope in his words. Maybe, just maybe, fate had already set things in motion.