Chapter 10: Insect's Food.

Roh Yoon-ho sniffed himself while detaching the cold shirt that was now soaked with sweat and clinging onto his body. He had never sweated like that before and he felt disgusted with himself. He grabbed the hem of his T-shirt and started fanning his belly with the T-shirt. Park James caught up with him on their way from the gym room. For some reason the two were always lagging behind,not excited about shifting the scenery. Park James sneakily slipped his hand under Roh Yoon-ho's T-shirt while he was in the process of fanning himself. Roh Yoon-ho jerked away and Park James was left grinding his fingers which were wet with Roh Yoon-ho's sweat.

"Yuck! You're sweating buckets,"Park James uttered with disgust.

"I didn't tell you to touch me. Don't ever touch me again,"Roh Yoon-ho warned him and walked ahead.

Park James stared at his fingers which were still covered with Roh Yoon-ho's sweat,he slowly raised them to his nose and sniffed the scent. He didn't find it disgusting at all. He only said that to irritate Roh Yoon-ho much to his amusement. If he hadn't taken the pills in the morning he would have lost it in the gym room. He loved the boy's scent even when his body was covered with sweat.

After freshening up,the boys gathered in the dining room for their breakfast which was already served in plates. Oh Ji-hoon's hopes to recover energy lost during exercise were shattered by the sight of the served meal. His excitement died,his face frowned as he glared at the food . Breakfast comprised of one boiled egg, one small bowl of kimchi and one apple. When the company said the diet would be strict he didn't expect it to be that intense. He was craving for his grandma's soft fluffy pancakes and soy milk. Knowing he'd never have a chance of tasting them,he felt disheartened.

"What kind of food is this. Looks like an insect's food. I can't even get full just by eating this,"Oh Ji-hoon complained considering being the foodie he was. That food was a mere tease to his stomach.

"I heard there will be weekly weight checks that's why they are restricting our diet,"Moon Ji-hoo commented.

In the past week,before their training,they were treated with nice sumptuous meals. Turned out that was a way to welcome them.

Others like Roh Yoon-ho who were already used to diets,the meal was a better option than those tasteless meals he ate back at his home.

"But you can always sneak out to treat yourself,"Moon Ji-hoo said leaning forward as if he was letting them in on a big secret. He then leaned back laughing in amusement.

"But I don't have the money to treat myself,"Oh Ji-hoon whined.

"Do you want mine?"Park James said sliding his plate of untouched food towards Oh Ji-hoon.

"Oh yes please,"Oh Ji-hoon said desperately, excitement rising in him as he took the plate.

"You can share with Yoonie here,he seems to be enjoying the apples way too much,"Park James added,a mischievous glint visible in his blue eyes while he looked at Roh Yoon-ho and everyone else shifted to look in the same direction.

"What are you looking at?"Roh Yoon-ho said grumpily glaring at them to divert their attention,"Who wants your filthy apple?"

"I'd say you want it but you're took shy to admit it,"Park James continued teasing the boy .

Roh Yoon-ho was enraged and he immediately got up storming out of the room.

"He's such a moody kid,"Baek Hyun-jun commented still staring at the direction of the exit where Roh Yoon-ho had passed through a few seconds ago.

"I wonder if we'll get along in the future, "Moon Ji-hoo added shaking his head subconsciously.

"You guys are exaggerating. Yoon hyung is a good person. He . acted that way because Park hyung teased him,"Oh Ji-hoon tried defending his bedmate and freshly made friend.

"But since he came I've never seen him smile."

Amidst their chatter Park James disappeared out of their sight unnoticeably.

Roh Yoon-ho was still standing outside munching on his apple. He was waiting for the others to go to the dancing studio together. After breakfast they were to have their dance practice and vocal training afterwards each sessioned for two hours and then their lunch break. Roh Yoon-ho's façade changed , face darkened after catching the first glimpse of the boy who had just stepped out of the room.

"Were you waiting for me?"Park James asked with a teasing smile , probably enjoying the boy's reaction after seeing him.

"You wish!"Roh Yoon-ho snorted and turned on his heel walking away.

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It was ten at night and lights were out. The trainees had retired to their respective beds after their first hectic day. Their bodies were sore and wasted from the intense training that they needed nothing more than sleep. Park James on the other hand found it a perfect opportunity to sneak out of the company and ended up at his brother's apartment. As he slipped inside the apartment he was welcomed by the sweet aroma probably of something delicious being prepared. Without hesitation he walked over towards the kitchen where his brother dressed in an apron over his casual T-shirt and sweatpants was too immersed in cooking.

"Seems like humans have rubbed off on you. You're even cooking dinner now,"Park James said in amusement,"What are you cooking anyway?"

"Japchae,"Park Seung-ho replied almost paying no attention to the unexpected guest,"What are you doing here?"

"Can't I visit like your brother?"

"You're not the type to visit without a motive."

"You're right. Let's just say I'm out of whiskey and also would like you to lend a few more group O blood bags,"he uttered straightforwardly.

"Didn't I stock your mini fridge last week? I even gave you more of group O. Get your greedy ass out of my apartment, "Park Seung-ho said trying to sound serious.

"Just one bag,"Park James pleaded.

"Just take one. If you take more than that you won't get any next time,"Park Seung-ho threatened him.