Chapter 2

2 Years Later

Jaejoong groans as he opens his eyes slowly and he turns over in his bed a few strands of his long hair fall in front of his face and his eyesight lands on a picture on his desk of him, Changmin, and Junsu together. Then his eyes go to a picture of him around the age of 5 years old standing next to a person much old like around the age of 16 years holding his small hand smiling. He then reaches out and picks up the photo and sets it face down. Jaejoong then closes his eyes as his alarm clock starts going off and he leans forward to turn it off. 7:30 am his red clock reads, and he then sits up in his bed and throws the covers off of him. He then gets up from his bed and heads to his bathroom. Upon entering the bathroom and strips out of his clothes and he lazily throws them in the dirty clothes basket.

Jaejoong then turns on his shower and does not wait for it to warm up and just gets in. He then just stands there soaking in the shower as he looks at the shower floor. Jae then grabs his soap and starts washing his body and then soon afterward he washes his hair. The sound of the shower stops as Jaejoong steps out and grabs a towel and he wraps it loosely around his waist. He then walks up to his sink and wipes away the steam from the mirror above his sink and starts brushing his teeth.

After that Jaejoong walks out of his bathroom rubbing a towel on his head and he starts changing into his work uniform which is a navy-blue polo shirt and dark Khaki pants. He then leaves his bedroom and walks down the hallway of his parent's house to the stairs and heads towards the front door after coming down the stairs. Jaejoong then stops at the front door checking his pockets to see if his phone is there which it is.

"I'm leaving," Jaejoong says and his mother pops her head out from the kitchen and gives him a soft smile.

"Have a nice day son! Oh, wait here I packed you a lunch." Mrs. Kim says as she hands Jaejoong a black bento box and then kisses his forehead but he quickly steps back and Mrs. Kim looks down with sadness in her eyes.

"Sorry, J- "Mrs. Kim starts but Jaejoong cuts her off.

Jae gives a small half smile. "Thanks, mom, bye," Jaejoong says grabbing the lunch he turns around and he then opens the front door and walks out.

Jaejoong sighs as it has been 3 hours into his shift at the convenience store and he is currently restocking some sodas and teas. He then turns his head and looks up at the flat screen and he smiles seeing his friend's band playing.

"That is Shock Wave's newest song from their album Tides." Jaejoong hears as the news anchor reports the band's activity and other things. He then looks around the store taking notice of the posters, magazines, and snack items that the store has of Shock Wave on it.

2 years have passed and Jaejoong hasn't seen his friends since watching them leave the train station. During the 2 years his friend's band blew up and they made it big while that happened he helped his parents out on their farm which mainly is him tending to the tomatoes and he then also works here at the very few convenience stores in Kawagoe with another employee. He then stands up stretching a bit as he does so, and he looks at the other employee. Jaejoong groans lowly as an odd sense of tightness forms around his neck and he rubs his neck.

"I'm going to take a 15," Jaejoong says heading out the store.

He then walks around to the side of the store and leans against the brick wall and he pulls out his box of cigs. Then pulls a cigarette out and puts it between his lips he then starts to feel for his lighter in his pocket as he looks at the ground. He then stops his actions as a pair of black boots step in front of him. Jaejoong slowly looks up and his eyes widen in shock as Changmin is standing in front of him holding a light with a snake wrapped around it and he strikes it up.

Changmin smirks as he stares back at Jaejoong's shocked face and he leans the lit lighter forward and he lights Jae's cigarette. A slight blow of the wind passes by moving Jaejoong's long hair a bit as he takes in Changmin's new appearance. Changmin's black hair is styled and he is wearing black shades, ears pierced with silver spikes, wearing a black baseball cap to hide his identity. Changmin is also wearing a pair of tight black fitted leather pants with a spiked belt, and a white t-shirt with a black stripe going across the chest.

They then look at each other for a bit and Changmin then takes a few more steps closing the gap between them and he takes the cig out of Jaejoong's mouth making Jaejoong jump a bit. He then leans down and kisses Jaejoong deeply and Jaejoong just stands there accepting the kiss with his arms at his side. Changmin then dives his tongue into Jae's mouth and he then breaks the kiss and stares at Jaejoong.

"Hey," Changmin says breaking the silence.

Jaejoong just stares at Changmin unsure if he is in one of his little daydreams or what but he is not. Changmin then reaches forward to touch him and Jaejoong jumps lightly and Changmin shakes his head. "I thought that you would be over that by now," Changmin says looking at Jaejoong.

Jae rolls his eyes and he looks down at the ground. "Can't really get over something like that, Changmin," Jaejoong says with exasperation in his voice.

Then silence takes place between them as Changmin continues to stare at Jaejoong deeply with an unreadable expression and Jae just looking up at the sky now.

After that, they both walk inside the store and sit in the eatery area and talk. Changmin catches Jaejoong up and the band and Junsu how life has changed for them both. Jaejoong just sits back and listens quietly once in while going into a daze but coming back to reality. Changmin then grabs ahold of Jaejoong's chair and scoots him closer and he leans towards Jae's ear.

"Did you pack?" Changmin says as he touches Jaejoong's hair.

Jaejoong looks down with an apprehensive expression and he shakes his head slowly no, Changmin grips tight on Jaejoong's hair and he nips at his earlobe. "Why not?" Changmin says whispering in Jae's ear with slight

"I don't think it's for me...," Jaejoong says lowly and he closes his eyes.

Changmin feels on Jae's hair. "I know what's best for you so do it," Changmin says as he nips Jaejoong's ear again.

"Right, you do," Jaejoong says lowly as he glances down at the ground.

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Changmin unlocks his door to his penthouse and he walks in first throwing his keys on the table near the front door. Jaejoong slowly walks in behind him with small steps and Changmin turns around.

"Hurry up will you," Changmin says as he walks down the long hallway to the living room area, he takes off his sunglasses and baseball cap tossing them onto the couch.

"This place is huge," Jaejoong says as he follows Changmin looking around the minimalistic theme décor.

Changmin shrugs his shoulders as he turns slightly. "The penthouse building is owned by the Music company but only the top earned artist lives in it though," Changmin says explaining.

"Oh," Jaejoong says as he stands awkwardly in the living room not knowing what to do.

"I tried getting the penthouse at the very top but it's taken, but I guess this will do," Changmin says taking off his shirt and tossing it to the floor.

"I'm going to take a shower, why don't you cook something. I'm starving." Changmin says waving his hand in a tired manner as he disappears down another hallway towards his bedroom.

Jaejoong watches him leave the room and he then turns and heads towards the kitchen. He walks towards the fridge and he opens the double door fridge to see cases of beer, vegetables, and meat. Jaejoong then grabs a packet of meat and sets it onto the kitchen counter and he then smiles as he looks at the small basket of tomatoes that he brought with him.

After some time Jaejoong is now setting the fresh cooked hot food onto the glass dining table. He decided upon making meat and potato stew with Caprese salad with his tomatoes from his family farm. Jaejoong then looks up to see Changmin entering the dining room area rubbing a towel on his wet hair. Changmin then tosses the towel to the floor and takes a seat and starts digging into the food.

Jaejoong picks up the wet towel and shirt Changmin had tossed earlier and he turns to Changmin. "Where is your laundry room?" Jaejoong asks and Changmin with a mouthful just points his finger in the direction of the room and Jaejoong nods his head and takes a guess from his finger's direction.

Jaejoong then returns to the table and he sits down and just looks at the stew and salad. The sounds of Changmin eating the silverware clinking against the bowl and plate can be heard.

Changmin picks up a slice of tomato and mozzarella cheese with his chopsticks and he rubs him against the basil sweet sauce. "BE ready tomorrow I got you an audition with the CEO," Changmin says as he puts the tomato and cheese inside his mouth.

"So soon?!" Jaejoong says as he sets his chopsticks down.

"I've been trying to get you this audition for a while so don't blow it or you'll ruin my plan," Changmin says as he continues to eat.

Jaejoong sighs as he leans back against the glass chair. "I…I-I don't know. Junsu will be so disappointed-," Jaejoong says but is cut off.

"So, what. This will be good for the band and plus we can have two lead singers but you'll be singing most of the songs while Junsu does back." Changmin says.

Jaejoong shakes his head still unsure about the idea. "But Junsu worked so hard with his singing- "Jaejoong says and again is cut off.

Changmin rolls his eyes and he pushes his unfinished meal away. "Shut up, will you. He doesn't have the range like you in singing. He can't sing, Jae and you'll bring the band more value." Changmin says with annoyance and anger in his voice.

"Then what value am I to you," Jaejoong says lowly under his breath for just him to hear.

Then silence takes place between them at the table as Changmin decides to continue his meal. "Where does Junsu live?" Jaejoong starts up to get rid of the awkward aura.

Changmin swallows the last bite of his food. "Tsk, that idiot. Across from me. He'll probably pop in at any moment. That annoying fuck... He'll be excited to see you since I didn't' tell him you were coming back with me…Tsk, like he knows anything really." Changmin says as he gets up from his seat and makes his way over to Jaejoong.

"But in the meantime,…" Changmin says grabbing ahold of Jaejoong's right hand.

Jaejoong looks down at his food with a half heartedly smile. "Right," Jaejoong says as he gets up from his seat and Changmin leads him to his bedroom.

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"It's been long enough. He's probably already showered and whatnot. Time to go see him." Junsu says with an animated face and a slight blush on his face.

Junsu then giggles to himself as he looks around his vibrant décor style penthouse. He then picks up a bag that looks to be a gift. Junsu smiles to himself again. "I managed to find some honey wine his favorite that he likes. I hope he likes it." Junsu says as he puts on his cartoon character slippers and he grabs the gift and makes his way to his front door.

He then leaves his apartment and he walks over to Changmin's door he then punches in the door's passcode. Once the code is pressed in the door lights up and it unlocks Junsu steps inside and he smiles seeing Changmin's car keys and shoes but his smile drops as he sees another pair of shoes.

Junsu then sets the gift on the table by the door and he slowly makes his way inside. "Who is here with him?" Junsu says under his breath as he starts hearing grunts and he walks in the direction of Changmin's bedroom.

He then reaches the room and stands in front of the closed door he slowly opens cracks the door open and his eyes widen as to what he sees.

Changmin is on top of Jaejoong between his legs thrusting his dick vigorously inside Jaejoong's hole as one hand grips Jae's hip and the other gripping the headboard. Changmin then lean down to Jaejoong's level and he removed his hand from the headboard and he gripped Jae's chin and forced him to look at him. He then crashed his lips against Jaejoong forcing his tongue inside Jae's mouth and he deepens the kiss. He then breaks the kiss and Jaejoong then looks away from Changmin and Changmin rolls his eyes with a low growl but continues to thrust hard inside Jaejoong.

"Tsk, you still refuse to look at me when we have sex," Changmin says as he clicks his tongue while pounding inside Jaejoong while Jaejoong just stayed silent.

"It's because you look like him every time." Jaejoong thinks to himself as he looks to the left side of the room venturing off into his own safe space.

Junsu slowly backed away from the door with wide eyes and he then looks down with a dejected look. He then shakes his head slowly and he quickly starts to walk away from the scene.

"Of course," Junsu says under his breath as he leaves the apartment quietly while in a hurry and grabbing the gift on his way out.

Jaejoong is now sitting in Changmin's huge shower with his knees pulled up to his chest as he traces the tiles on the shower ground. His long-wet hair falls in front of his face as his thoughts raced. He then looks up at the showerhead as the sprits of water rain down on him.

He then raises his hand up towards the shower head with his fingers spread out. He then stops rests his arm by his side as he lays his head onto his knees and he starts humming a song to himself. Jaejoong then looks up at the bathroom door as Changmin knocks.

"Hurry up you've been in there for a while now. Come out." Changmin says.

"Okay," Jaejoong says back quietly.

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Next Day

"Come on!" Changmin says as he waits by the elevators that are connected to the underground parking lot of Strike Music Entertainment Co. He waits by the elevator doors with his arms crossed looking at Jaejoong taking his sweet time. Changmin decided to wear tight black fitted pants with a spike belt along with a black graphic tee. Then along with his attire, he added some black sunglasses and of course a black baseball cap just in case they got out in public.

Jaejoong then makes his way next to Changmin as he looks at him with slight nervousness. Changmin then shakes his head and he grabs ahold of Jaejoong's right wrists and pulls him roughly into the now opened elevator. He then pressed the designated number to the studio they have to go to.

"Nervous?" Changmin says as he stands a bit of a distance away from Jaejoong inside the elevator.

Jaejoong nods his head yes. "Y-Yeah." Jae chokes out into a whisper.

Changmin rolls his eyes and he let out a frustrated sigh. "Tsk, you're never nervous. You singed plenty of times in front of people, Jaejoong. So cut the nervous act will ya?" Changmin says stuffing one of his hands inside his pants pockets.

Jaejoong looks down at the elevator floors in deep thought. "Why do I always make bad decisions? It's not that I'm nervous to sing in front of people… but the reason for doing it…the possibility of taking Junsu's spot in the band irked him to his core." Jaejoong thinks to himself.

The sound of the elevator stopping interrupts Jaejoong's thoughts as Changmin leaves the elevator not waiting for him. He quickly follows after him and looks around as they walk down a long hallway that has a ton of pictures of the top artists of Strike Music Ent. CO. Jaejoong then stops once he sees a picture of the Ace as he gets drawn in as music of Ace invades his thoughts and ears. He smiles as he starts humming an Ace song in his head as he continues to gaze at the photo.

Changmin stops walking and he turns to see Jaejoong had stopped following him. He then walks towards Jaejoong to see what captured his eyes and he sees him looking at a picture of Ace. Changmin then puts his arm around Jaejoong's shoulder pulling him to his side and Jaejoong just continues to hum but then he stops.

"You know since you've been a part of this company have you ever…ever met Ace?" Jaejoong asks as he observes the photo.

Changmin closes his eyes and he yawns a bit. "No…once we got signed to the company me and Junsu the other members tried meeting with Ace or getting him to listen to our debut album to get his thoughts but we never got to meet him. I've heard rumors of him being on a hiatus though and that he's not keen on interacting with other celebs or new artists in general. Just stays to himself… Tsk, what a self-centered prick that's what I think. Too good to meet new artists and to interact with people of your company but whatever our band is top tier now." Changmin says as he removes his arm from Jaejoong's shoulder and he starts walking away.

Jaejoong stares at the photo some more taking in some of Ace's features and he then reaches out and gently touches the photo. Jaejoong slightly jumps back as a spark electrifies through his fingertips as he touches the photo and he quickly put his hand to his side. He then turns away from the photo and starts walking away to catch up with Changmin.

Jaejoong finally catches up to Changmin to see him looking at him as he stands in front of a closed door. Jaejoong looks up at the closed door to see a sign that reads "Studio B." Changmin then looks at him. "This is it the CEO is in here waiting to hear what you got. Don't disappoint and ruin the plan. Got it." Changmin says with a firm voice as he grips the door handle.

Jaejoong grabs ahold of Changmin's hand that is gripping the door handle and he looks at Changmin with an unsure look. "Just do what you are told," Changmin says to Jae lowly.

Jaejoong slowly retreats his hand and he drops it to his side dramatically and he gives Changmin a half-smile. "Right," Jaejoong says quietly.

Changmin then opens the closed door and he steps in first Jaejoong takes a deep breath and starts to follow after him. Upon entering the studio room Jaejoong is engulfed into a tight hug by an excited Junsu.

"JAEJOONG!" Junsu shouts excitedly hugging his friend.

Jaejoong smiles and gently pushes Junsu away and he pats his shoulder. "Sorry I forgot you are not big on the hugging thing," Junsu says.

Jaejoong just nods his head. "It's been so long still got the long hair, and you still look the same a little thinner though," Junsu says as he starts rambling.

Jaejoong just listens and he gives a small wave to the other band members. Changmin then lets out a frustrated sigh as he makes his way over to them and he pushes Junsu away. "Enough already time for me to introduce you Jaejoong," Changmin says as he guides Jaejoong away from Junsu.

Junsu quickly stops rambling in an animated way and looks at Jaejoong's back with sharp eyes. "Hey, what is Jaejoong doing here?" Junsu asks.

" Audition," Changmin says with his back to Junsu as he guides Jaejoong to the CEO sitting in the chair.

"A-Audition," Junsu says slowly with wide eyes and he then bites his lip as he looks down.

Changmin finally guides Jaejoong over to the CEO ad he bows Jaejoong looks at the CEO and he soon quickly follows Changmin as he bows as well. The CEO sat with his legs crossed and his arms crossed on his chest as he takes in and looks Jaejoong up and down.

"Mr. Kim this is the friend I was and have been telling you about for a long time now. This is Jaejoong, sir." Changmin says introducing Jaejoong as he stands up straight from bowing and Jaejoong does the same.

Mr. Kim uncrosses his arms and he leans forward keeping his gaze on Jaejoong. Jaejoong stared back but then looked away as the silence of the CEO became awkward to him as he tried to avoid eye contact. Jaejoong took not that the CEO looked really young and beautiful as well. The CEO is wearing a nice tailored designed floral print fritted pants, along with a matching tailored floral jacket and a white t-shirt under the jacket. He has light brown Hazel hair that reaches his shoulders that is slightly crinkled in a way.

The CEO smiles at Jaejoong. "Ah, yes Changmin has said so much about you…Jaejoong. But please just address me as Heechul." Heechul says smiling at Jaejoong.

Jaejoong nods his head slowly at Heechul. "So, as Changmin has mentioned he's been dying to get me to listen to you for a while now. A musical genius that you should be a part of my company. He gives you such high praise you must be special since this is a one on one audition that I never do." Heechul says as he begins talking and being direct with Jaejoong.

Jaejoong nervously rocked slightly back and forth on his feet slowly as his palms began to become sweaty and his head starts to pound with tension. Then a light sheen of sweat formed on his forehead and a sense of ache in his belly started to form as he tried to take in what Heechul is saying to him but he can't really comprehend what he is saying as he starts to drift off.

Jaejoong slowly clenched his clammy sweaty hands into small fists as the fear of judgment, not doing well, bad memories, start rumbling through his thoughts.

"Jaejoong."

"Jaejoong."

"Jaejoong."

Jaejoong snaps his head up as he realized he has been looking at the floor the entire time Heechul has been talking to him. Jaejoong takes a deep breath realizing he had paralyzed himself by overthinking again. "I feel completely unprepared for this…and I don't want to hurt Junsu either." The thought race inside Jaejoong's head.

"Sorry, can you repeat what you said, Heechul?" Jaejoong says quietly.

Heechul gives a small chuckle. "Tell me why you like to sing…why do you like music, Jaejoong?" Says Heechul simply.

"Why do I like music…?" Jaejoong says quietly under his breath and Heechul nods.

"To escape memories…, to escape reality for a bit," Jaejoong says quietly as he looks at the ground and then back up at Heechul.

Heechul gives Jaejoong a blank stare for quite a bit and then a smile graces itself upon Heechul's face and he nods his head at the answer. "Will, then let me hear what you got, kid." Says Heechul as he leans back into his chair and moves his hand in the direction of the singing booth.

Jaejoong nods his head and he turns and takes a glance at Changmin to see him up against the wall by V and Leo with one hand in his pocket and his eyes closed. Jae then glances at Junsu to see him looking at the ground in thought and Jaejoong then makes his way over to the singing booth. He walks inside the booth and adjusts the mic and he then looks at them through the glass window in the booth.

Jaejoong closes his eyes slowly and he takes a few deep breathes as the music starts to play and he slowly starts to bob his head to the beat. He took notice that Changmin picked an Ace song to sing for this audition. The strike of the lead guitar and bass and the thumping and racing of the beat of the drums start bursting Jaejoong's mind as he feels himself floating and he gets lost in his own world.

Jaejoong opens his mouth and starts Heechul uncrosses his legs as goosebumps ride up both his arms as he listens to Jaejoong.

Fumikomuze akuseru kake hiki wa naisa sou dayo

Youru wo nukeru

Nejikomu sa saigo ni sashihiki zero sa sou dayo

Hibi wo kezuru

Kokoro wo sotto hiraite gyutto hiki yosetara

Todokuyo kitto tsutau yo motto sa aa

Iki isoide shiboritotte

Motsureru ashi dakedo mae yori zutto sou tokue

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The sound of designer black small heeled boots clicking against the marble floors of Strike Music CO. can be heard as a tall lean man that looks to be mid' 20's with defined muscles walks through the entrance doors of the music company. The man is wearing aviator sunglasses a black silk long sleeve shirt with a few buttons undone to show some of his chest. Then tight fitted plants along with a few accessories a designer belt, small silver hoop earrings. The man walks with charisma with both hands inside his pants pockets as he makes his way through the empty main lobby of the company to the desk.

He reaches the desk to see two women wearing their work uniforms writing down things and answering phone calls. He stops in front of the desk and leans down and rests his hand onto his cheek as he playfully gazes at one of the women. He then lifts his sunglasses up and lets them rest on top of his blonde hair as he gazes at one of the women as the other is busy on the phone. The lady looks up and blushes as the man makes strong eye contact with her. He smirks and winks with a playful flirty smile.

"Hello, there. You look fun." The man starts with a deep luring flirty voice.

The lady clears her throat and she composes herself still blushing. "W-What can I do for you, sir?" Asks the lady as she sets her pen down and rests her hands on top of the desk as she focuses her attention on the man.

The man gently takes her hands and caresses them not breaking eye contact. "You can do a lot for me." Says the man as he continues to touch the lady's hand.

The lady blushes even more and she tries to retreat her hand back but the man keeps ahold of her. "Sorry, but hold my hand, I like to keep my treasures close." The man says smirking.

The lady is beat red as she can barely get a word out of her mouth to talk to the attractive stranger. The man chuckles lowly and he then releases her hand and leans onto his hand in a childish-like manner while looking at her. "Is Mr. Kim in his office?" The man asks.

The lady clears her throat and types something into her computer and then looks back up at the man. "He is in a meeting right now with someone at the moment." The lady says professionally.

The man clicks his tongue. "What studio is he in?" The man asks.

"Uhhh you can't go up there sir he's meeting with someone-"says the lady but is interrupted by the other lady that is off the phone as she recognizes the man's disguise that the CEO told her to watch out for.

"He's in Studio B on the third floor, sir." Says the other lady.

The man smirks and he wink at the lady that gave him the information that he wanted and he then put his sunglasses back onto his face. Then shoved his hands in his pocket and starts to walk off not before giving the ladies a flirty wink and a small wave goodbye.

"See ya ladies." Says the man.

The man lets out a tired sigh as the elevator doors open up to the third floor and he makes his way to the studio room. Upon reaching the room he can hear music blasting from the room and he slowly makes his way there in long charismatic strides as the clicking sound from his boots can be heard mixed with the music.

"Is he auditioning someone right now? He never does one on one auditions. Who is this person?" Thinks the man and he reaches the room and he doesn't peek through the glass door but he can hear one of his songs being played and sung by someone.

He puts his hand on the doorknob and he cracks the door open just a bit his eyes become sharp and his lips thin out into a serious manner as he listens to the voice. "This voice…," The man says as he slowly looks up and sees a kid with familiar long hair.

He then closes the door as he has heard enough and he puts his hands back into his pockets and he then leaves.

Jaejoong pants out of breath as he finishes the song and he looks up to see Changmin still leaning against the wall with one foot hiked up and his eyes lay closed resting. Then the other members looked at him with shocked faces and Junsu looked at him with an unreadable expression maybe a hint of bitterness. He then glances at Heechul who is now standing up and he claps with a smile on his face.

Jaejoong then walks out of the booth and Heechul steps up to him. "You got a good voice on you kid." That is all that what Heechul says to Jaejoong.

Heechul then looks at Changmin and Changmin looks right back at Heechul and Heechul gives him a small nod. "I will be taking my leave now. Nice meeting you Jaejoong and I will most likely be seeing more of you." Heechul says and he leaves the room.

Heechul smiled as he gets on his private elevator to his office in deep thought as the thoughts started racing at hearing that wonderful voice on the kid. The amount of fame, sponsors, money, and reputation that kid could bring to his company. "Hmm." Heechul hums out as he reaches his office and he opens the door to see someone sitting in front of his desk.

The smile on Heechul's face widens upon seeing the person sitting in front of his desk and he then takes his seat at his desk. "Nice disguise, Yunho," Heechul says as he emphasizes saying Yunho's name.

Yunho shrugs his shoulders with a smirk as he takes his glasses off of his face and he puts his hands inside his blonde wig. "Eh, it's alright it will do," Yunho says.

Then silence takes place between them and Heechul clears his throat. "Yunh-"Heechul starts but Yunho cuts him off.

"I want my hiatus to be over," Yunho says as he crosses his legs leaning back into the chair.

Heechul sighs as he rests his chin on his clasps hands that are resting on his desk. "Yunho is your health even up to-"Says Heechul but is cut off.

"My health is fine, now Heechul. I-I just needed a break for a while." Yunho says.

Heechul goes silent and he lets out a frustrated sigh. "I'll think about it, Yunho," Heechul says.

Yunho curses under his breath and he rolls his eyes as his temper riles up inside him a bit. "Same shit you say to me every time." Yunho says as he looks at Heechul with a serious stare.

"I just want your health to be up to it, Yunho," Heechul says with concern in his voice.

Yunho rolls his eyes again. "Whatever." Says Yunho as he gets up from the chair but stops once Heechul starts talking to him.

"I had a one on one audition today. I'm going to email you the recording and I want you to tell me what you think? Just from listening to this kid, I want to make him part of this company…He's just like you Yunho." Heechul says explaining to Yunho

"His voice…, you're just going to have to listen to him," Heechul says.

"Mhm putting him on the same level as me…must be something," Yunho says under his breath with seriousness in the tone of his voice.

"See ya," Yunho says as he walks out of the office.

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Yunho sits in his private studio area in his huge grand apartment with CDs, tapes, and lyrics written on papers lying everywhere around the hardwood cherry oak floor. He sits in a chair in the middle of the room in the chaotic musical mess with his Mac computer blasting the sample of the one-on-one audition Heechul had with the kid.

His red dark red hair hides his eyes as he leans forward with his arms resting onto his knees and his right foot tapping to the beat of the song and the voice. He then reaches over to the MAC and he restarts the audition recording over again. This is 6th time listening to it and he can't stop.

He then pauses the recording and he pulls out his phone to see Heechul already calling him. He swipes his finger across the screen to accept the call and he then puts the phone up to his ear.

"Did you listen to it?!" Heechul says with excitement.

"Isn't the kid good? He sounds like you a bit his vocal range of crazy and his breathing control, - "Heechul says as he starts to ramble to Yunho.

Yunho stays silent as he looks at the hardwood floor with sharp eyes.

"Yunho? Yunho? You there?" Heechul asks.

"I don't like him." That is all that Yunho says and he hangs up the phone.

Yunho then taps a key on his MAC and the recording starts to play again he continues to slowly tap his right foot to the beat of the song and the voice that is singing the song.