know you’re my destiny pt.2
you never thought you’d see hongjoong again. you had decided to just focus on your studies for now — that seemed reasonable, right? love wasnt something to worry about at the moment. you had the whole world in front of you, and you were ready to dive in head first.
time went by, people passed by, soon enough, it was time to prepare for your college entrance exams. your plans to study hard failed. netflix was too enticing. you were scraping through school, no matter how hard you tried, you just couldn’t get those A’s. these were hard times, it was an internal battle. there was only one constant in your life, and that was ateez.
you felt that no matter how pressuring school could be, ateez were always there. they probably forgot your existence now, but their existence had impacted you. watching seonghwa fancams in the library during study breaks was a must now (his dancing was motivating, but perhaps you liked a good visual to distract yourself from the ugly reality of studying). nonetheless, you found strength in their music; you found yourself listening to sunrise one too many times. what could you say? you could relate.
but it got you thinking. hongjoong worked so hard to make the music he released for his fans. you were... worried? was it a soulmate instinct? you hoped he wasn’t overworking himself. he was the last person on earth you’d want to be in pain. hongjoong was such a selfless person though, it was evident. he was so precious it almost hurt you.
hurt. pain. was that what it felt like? it had hit you. late nights of you wincing in pain, pain that wouldn’t ease itself until the next day. you had read somewhere that i’d your soulmate was in pain, whether it be mentally or physically, you would be in pain too. it seemed a bit cliche to believe. it was ridiculous. but, could it really happen? you knew being an idol wasn’t easy at all. you knew he’d go through hardships. you were used to brushing off aspects of this soulmate concept, but this wasn’t something you couldn’t brush off.
“hongjoong, you’re lacking”
“i know, i’m sorry, i’ve been feeling these pains all day, i don’t know what it is. i’ll try harder”
the sight was unbearable to see for the ateez members. to see their leader in such a distressing state had its toll on them too. he was currently curled up in the corner of the practice room, hoping he could go back and practice like normal. he had 2 more weeks of promotions to go. he could do it.
“hyung, please take care of yourself. if you really are hurting, you can go on hiatus” jongho quietly suggested to the small rapper. hongjoong couldnt. he couldn’t disappoint his fans. he had to carry on.
“wait, it’s exam season right?” mingi asked, “you know in those wattpad stories where you feel pain when your soulmate is in pain? hongjoongs soulmate is a student, she could be doing her exams right now. exams are painful you know.” he carried on in an all knowing tone. “what’s wattpad?”
“that site atiny write fan fiction on”
“yeah, our fans are creative!”
“you all disturb me, shut up. anyways, i’ll ask kq”, seonghwa interrupted the bickering in the room, coming from the ‘99 liners.
mingi was right. perhaps seonghwa should read wattpad too, it seemed helpful.
kq wasn’t a heartless company. they knew when to take care of their artists. hongjoong was a critical member in ateez and they weren’t going to let him be in pain. they would take action. fans considered yunho as the nations boyfriend, they couldn’t do much harm if hongjoong were to date. this topic was sensitive, kq were aware of dating culture in the kpop industry. of course, consideration had to take place.
you had finally finished your last exam, and you were excited to finally get a meal. you were planning to get a KBBQ with your best friend. “i’m starving so like, i’ll race you there” your friend quipped out before running to the holy source of food. exams just took your brains, the fact that she had that much energy amazed you. “excuse me? did you go to an ateez fansign around 3 months ago?” a female voice interrupted your confusion.
“yes?” you carefully said. “ah good! do you have time to come with me? we’re going back to kq entertainment.”
this was a trap. you weren’t going to fall for a stalker. “no”
“i knew you would say that. should i bring hongjoong here?”
“pardon me?” you questioned in a more bewildered tone.
“he’s waiting in the car, we can chat there?”
now this was too much. you were a fan but to believe someone who said your bias was waiting in a car out of nowhere was ridiculous.
“bring him here.” you said firmly, “ok” the female simply said. quickly, you pulled out your phone to text your friend about this rather bizarre situation.
[15:35] i’ll be late some girl said she bringing hongjoong to me ????
[15:35] idk but i’ll update u
you looked up, and there he was in all his glory, kim hongjoong. you swore today was full of surprises. when you woke up this morning you did not expect to see hongjoong casually walking towards you.
— a/n this is for @mingiibabieee thank u so much for commenting, it really makes me happy🥺🥺
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