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❊ —- drink up

starter for @rkongwu

There were plenty of benefits that one could obtain when making drinks, be it juices or tonics. As a dancer and someone who was in the business ever since she was a child, Chaeyeon knew about all sorts of a health craze that came along her career to maintain healthy and to keep up with ‘standards’ across the border. But there is always room for growth. 

With Sphere training them up to be vocal powerhouses, Chaeyeon thought taking this workshop would be perfect and benefit her later on. Now that her roommate is now a trainee maybe she would make some for her as well, to along with them during the day. It’ll be helpful for the days leading up to evaluations as well. 

Turning towards the person next to her, “Ah excuse me? Hi! do you think I can borrow your spoon for a minute? I dropped mine on the other side.” Smiling sheepishly as she gestures at her dirty spoon. 

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❊ —- their ruin

starter for @rktaeyang

The clock struck half-past ten when she decided to call it a night. It's about the third month of Sphere’s adorable-to-death experiment that caused more misfortune to her than benefits. In the back of her mind, Chaeyeon knows that it would all be worth it in the end. She has to keep reminding herself that in the midst of the strenuous training, being bullied in by other Sphere girls and the never-ending heartache from her failed first love. In reality, Chaeyeon is barely floating along the days, there were times when she thought she was getting better but then some girls would think it’s funny to lock her up training rooms or the sudden appearance of her ex in ballet class. 

Whatever the case was, she thought it was safer to go home late that evening to avoid all the drama and have a bit of peace of mind. Which she found for the first half of her walk, Chaeyeon even went so far and thought it would be nice to bring home some pastries for her and Yoohyeon to have for breakfast the next day. 

Making her way towards the small cafe, Chaeyeon’s excited thoughts dropped abruptly when she saw them. There on the other side of the glass window, she watched Taeyang pay for the bill on a date he was on with one of the prettiest girls she’s ever seen. So this is how it feels like to have one’s heart be ripped out of her body, left bleeding on the ground where she stood. By the time they made eye contact, her usually clear gaze is blurred by the stream of tears that broke from their dam and resistance. A sob wrenches away from her as her feet decided to start working again, except she doesn’t know if she’s walking away from the scene or ready to confront her ruin.

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❊ —- black swan

starter for @rktaeyang

She stood at the far corner of the room. Away from the door, not too far back nor ahead by the instructor, but all the way to the side to avoid obstructing other students who entered the class. Unlike most of those attending class who were fans of the idol, Chaeyeon is a trainee and had seen the famous Reno walkabout Samsung building for practices and whatnot. Staying by the edge allows her to take comfort and solitude in the genre she was born into, away from excited fans and peering eyes of her fellow trainees. 

But she felt him the moment he entered the room. She stood there frozen, unable to look at his direction, unable to look anywhere else but her own reflection in the mirrored wall in front of her. Chaeyeon knows she looks like a ghost of her former self, a little too pale with bags under her eyes, cheeks sunken from unhealthy eating habits. Would he even notice? Would he even care?

Chewing on her lower lip, she bites back the urge to scream. Fighting off the tears that’s threatening to escape her, the last thing she refuses to do is have a break down in front of strangers. Especially in front of Yoo Taeyang.

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❊ —- caller unexpected

starter for @rktaeyang tw: alcohol consumption 

The sky is on her right side while the pavement rolled to her left. The cool air is harsh yet she was feeling so hot, practically sweating under her coat. The stars lit up the streets in a bright and fluorescent way. Every time she blinked, Chaeyeon felt the world tilt further into abstract. But she pushes on until she stumbles upon her apartment building, it takes her several more minutes than usual to actually get into her place. 

Chaeyeon doesn’t make it to her room, she didn’t even make it the sofa but proceeds to flop down by the floor next to it. She fumbles out of her coat rapidly getting frustrated as she gets stuck in it. Slowly the tears that have dried out on her cheeks from earlier than night has started to reappear. 

In a pathetic attempt, she manages to grab her phone and call him through speed dial. It was almost so surely to hear his voice. “Op-” her hiccups in between sobs are also making a comeback, “pa! I -ah I urm... stuck.” Flopping her other hand that’s still caught in the sleeves of her coat. “Taeyang-ah...” 

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❊ —- taking turns

starter for @rkheunji

This time it was her who went to Eunji to ask for assistance in regards to that month’s solo. She was a little disappointed when she realized that she barely had any lines during their group performance. In fact, if she didn’t pride herself to be a dancer first than a singer, it would have broken her heart completely. Not that there wasn’t plenty of that happening to her recently. 

Despite this, she smiles at Eunji as she prepares her audio by the speakers. “Any feedback would be great. I know I’m not that great in vocals, I’m struggling with that mostly.” Giving the other trainee a disclosure right then, hoping that Eunji would focus on that more since Chaeyeon is more or less confident with the dancing part. “Alright, I’ll start.”

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❊ —- take two

starter for @rkchungha

This is getting out of hand. Even though Chaeyeon and everyone in this project know that the theme is ‘pure girl’, they could only be asked to do this for so many times. To some this hasn’t been all that repetitive. Especially those who are already in Sphere. But to Chaeyeon, who had to audition for a spot to get into this experiment, this is literally the third time she’s exploring this concept. 

Looking heavenwards for a brief second, she glances around to see the other girls reactions. Quickly spotting Chungha, she quietly edges towards the older girl. “Please tell me, I’m not the only one getting tired of this,” Chaeyeon mumbles as they slowly make their way out of the practice room, “you’re not doing a cute solo right?” She asked almost pleadingly, latching onto Chungha as though she has the answers to everything. For the brief moment, she knew the Sphere trainee, Chaeyeon felt like Chungha has an abundance of knowledge she could definitely learn from. 

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❊ —- a different side

starter for @rksuas

It is clear as any summer day that she has been acting differently. In the midst of the whirlwind that is the first month of Sphere’s experiment debut group, there is wonder if anyone would notice at all. Chaeyeon does not think she stands out particularly than any of the girls she’s now training with, but she has made some friends amongst them. Even if one doesn’t know her for a long time the sudden difference in her attitude from when they began to now is startlingly different. 

She silent stands beside Sua, sighing right after their coaches dismissed them for the group practice. Unaware of her own actions, she turns towards the older girl and instead of giving Sua her usual smile, Chaeyeon sighs again. “Solo practice?” Asking in her uniquely small voice, barely a whisper but loud enough to be heard by those beside her. 

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❊ —- Tala ‘kt-style

starter for @rkjohnny

She needed to be in a familiar environment. Desperation to grasp something from what seemed to be a lifetime ago, she walks through the halls of the Samsung building looking for one of her KT family. A glimpse of home comes in the form of Johnny, the older brother figure who performed silly dances and cheered her on countless of times. 

“Oppa!” Her voice cracks from the sudden screech, “goodness it’s been ages since I’ve seen you. I almost forgot your face.” Chaeyeon knows her teasing comes off in a wrong tone, mostly because there was a hint of sadness in it. She was surprised she didn’t break down in front of him. “Where are you heading too? Maybe we can walk there together.”