Energy

It's Obvious that going on a tour is quite stressful and exhausting, and for kiss of life, each girl has a different approach to recharge their batteries when it's time for a break.

Natty usually likes to do stretches, not letting her body get taken over by exhaustion, Belle spends her time scrolling on Tiktok watching funny cat videos or vocal covers of her idol friends, and Julie either listens to Music on her airpods or chats with bubble subscribers.

Haneul meanwhile...well, she has you.

"did anyone tell your body is like, super warm?" She murmurs, her voice slightly muffled by having her face fully resting on the swell on your chest, nose nuzzling your shirt.

"Yeah, you tell this to me almost every second day" you respond, your chin rests on the top of her head, arms wrapped around her while your hands move on the back of her sweater-covered back, rubbing swiftly to generate heat.

"mmm, its not my fault that you are though, and bonus points that you are always free to help me" she retorts, looking up at you with a gentle smile and you can swear your heart flutters for a second.

As if you could ever resist her in the first place

"Okay, fair, i still think it's a bit weird that I need to help you with this, like don't you have your members help you with this?" You ask, not that you would complain though but having her manager hug her in a way a lover would is probably not a sight the fans would like to see

"I mean, yeah i have Natty to help me sometimes with that and god, i love her cuddles, but with you its like... different" she lets out a soft purr when you find a spot on her spine that gets her giggling cutely and resting her nose on your chest once again. "A good type of different i mean".

Don't argue with her logic, just smile and continue your embrace with her, gently rubbing her back with your hands as she melts into you with a smile, she then once again looks up at you, the sparkles in her eyes are evidently clear and they get you acting without thought, moving your fingers upward until they find their place on a few strands of her black hair in front of her face before brushing it aside.

"You have very soft hair" you admit nearvously.

"Heh yeah, conditioner really does its job huh?" She lets out a chuckle, a pink hue starts to spread across her cheeks.

For a moment neither one of you speak, you both just look at each other, smiling at each other as if time just froze, leaving only the both of you present, no words need to be said as just the silence is enough to say everything.

Eventually Haneul breaks the silence. "You know... We would probably be a very cute couple" it catches you off guard, getting both of your cheeks to turn red and slightly pull away, she laughs at your reaction.

"I mean, if you weren't my manager and i wasn't an idol, i would totally ask you out" she adds without shame, just a cheeky grin on her face.

"Ah, yeah, it is the situation right now though so..." You say, trying to hide the embarrassment on your face but without much success.

"i mean, i have been thinking, and-"

"Haneul!! One minute before we go on stage" Natty's voice can be heard from outside the room.

"Oh, that's my cue, gotta go, thank you so much oppa" she quickly leaves your arms and runs off fully energised, but not before she goes to your right, leaning her lips to place a soft peck on your cheek.

"And come to me after the performance, i need to tell you something" and she walks away with a cute smile, the other 3 girls follow behind her, a smile on their face as if they tell you they know, and it's obvious.

And you are left alone back stage, hand rests on the cheek haneul kissed, a blush across your face and you think how you wish this concert would just end already.