We hadn't worked for more than thirty minutes when Zoey said:8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5iD72Vz6hy 維尼
"I feel brain dead."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvI1yRbctP 維尼
I looked at her and noticed her rubbing both sides of her temples with her eyes closed. This thing was really getting to her, and a lot faster than I thought. I had a feeling it was going to get to a whole lot of us too.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6m7uRyIhfC 維尼
"Should I get you some water?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8g7TKC0yv 維尼
"Ya, I really need it," said Zoey as she dropped her hands.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaWVomEFsL 維尼
"Stop getting so stressed out, Zoey," said Christine as Jongup got up from the floor and headed for the door. "We're all here to help each other out, you know."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡAH6ug95kVj 維尼
"No, I think it must be the chocolate dip doughnuts," Zoey gave an embarrassing smile. "I must have had too many of them."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBgFwJayUo 維尼
"Well, who loves doughnuts now?" Christine asked with her eyes fixed on me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSI3yFGysMS 維尼
"You do," Daniel and I said at the same time. The two of us looked at each other and smiled.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡEd5vidz0VO 維尼
Christine looked downcast and said nothing more.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡljutaWfcM1 維尼
"I thought you were getting stressed out for sure, Zoey," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3jdetP9wv 維尼
"Nothing stresses me out that easily," said Zoey with so much enthusiasm.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3HnumlT4Xk 維尼
"Really?" Himchan asked, looking up at Zoey from the paper he was holding in his hands.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡzw1wZyyEhX 維尼
"I wouldn't believe her so easily if I were you," said Mike.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuOjIDzDYy 維尼
Zoey threw Mike a look. Uh-oh. Now isn't the time to start arguing. It would just eat up time. I had to do something before Zoey utters a single word.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡYU5X2G0vLl 維尼
"Zoey, calm yourself," said Yong-nam, seated beside me, beating me to it. "Just ignore him."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLb79zLuQI 維尼
"Ya, whatever," said Zoey, this time, calmly as she averted her eyes away from Mike. But I could still see that look. This was far from over.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZKpscfhp8 維尼
I turned to look at Yong-nam and wondered how he was able to calm Zoey with only a few words. Zoey isn't an easy person to deal with. Even I've difficulty with her sometimes.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7d7WUTInmF 維尼
Yong-nam must have noticed my eyes on him because he quickly turned to look at me and I quickly looked at the paper in my hands, pretending to be going through B.A.P's lyrics.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3VKGnNK6x 維尼
Even though B.A.P's song is in Korean, Yong-guk and Young-jae helped translate it to English. And so far, the lyrics were well and good. But just like us, they were struggling to come up with more. This is why we were all here together to work it out.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpuGQtKKiy 維尼
A pencil lay in front of me on the table, and I took it, twisting and turning it around as I thought. Their song is an inspirational one, the kind that lifts people's spirits up and encourage them to move on in life no matter what they're going through. I had to admit, I hadn't written such in a long time. Coming up with these lyrics may seem easy, but it's actually a whole lot difficult.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡL8saQubRxg 維尼
"Any ideas, sis?" Daniel asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡBq9Wi1wwH0 維尼
I looked at him and wondered why he said that. "Huh?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWUGSS9zaS 維尼
He pointed at the pencil in my hand and I hadn't noticed that I was still turning it around with my index and middle fingers. I stopped and shrugged at him, still not getting what he meant.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5a8Yo5NXG 維尼
"Whenever you do that, then some kind of idea is brewing in that head of yours," he said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡr90zgoLsm9 維尼
"Not quite," I said. "I just realised that I haven't written this kind of song in a long time."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6p2PKUjq8 維尼
"Well, that head of yours better be working," said Zoey with her eyebrow raised at me. "You don't want to go back to the hotel without any progress. Lee won't give us our reward."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqLgGAhH3F 維尼
I almost blurted out that the reward Lee was talking about is Daesung's invitation for a movie night; but I quickly stopped myself, knowing that I would only ruin everything.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGupw7njsl 維尼
"Oh, ya, the reward," I said trying my best not to sound annoyed by it and at Lee for somehow using it to her advantage.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡq2A24WSCP7 維尼
"What do you think it is?" Young-jae asked who sat at the other end of the table.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡahovo8WMZY 維尼
"I don't know," said Mike. "I just hope it's something fun."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡnN2WyY6717 維尼
"I hope it's some delicious Korean cuisine we've never tried before," said Daniel as he quickly licked his lips. That sent everybody laughing.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjpNqI53Pi 維尼
The door flew open and Jongup came in with a plastic bag full of bottled water. I noticed him pause after he closed the door, looking on at us. He probably wondered why we were all laughing.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41coAaGqLA 維尼
"Did I miss something?" he asked as he approached.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡCip3ZMn5ed 維尼
"Nothing special," Daehyun answered. "It was just to ease off the tension."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmY3LYZ6yn 維尼
"Well..., I want to laugh along too," said Jongup as he took one bottle and gave it first to Zoey. "Here you go."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3p7RDez19 維尼
"Thank you, Jongup," said Zoey as she took the bottle from him. "You're a life-saver."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Pi1v1UrHm 維尼
"I asked these guys what they think their rewards is," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡuR2UCRJNPY 維尼
"And all my brother could think of is food," I continued.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvo2d47Mnl 維尼
"You're always such a hungry boy, aren't you?" Christine asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡfrkXSH1fNn 維尼
"Not really," Daniel said, looking up at the ceiling, trying to avoid everyone's eyes.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmniguxfwW 維尼
Jongup distributed water bottles to everyone else and he sat back on the floor next to me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3IAjJ44iW 維尼
"Okay, guys, let's get back to work," said Yong-guk with a smile on his face. "Anyone come up with an idea yet?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwe3R71QnC 維尼
"We should be the ones asking you that question, hyung," said Zelo. "You're the song writer."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZT7kosTPU 維尼
"And I'm lucky that I'm not the only one."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbs3sbQrxG 維尼
I felt people's eyes on me and I tried not to look back at them as I twisted the pencil around with my fingers.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AaSv9wg5S 維尼
"I'll admit, this is starting to wear me down," said Zoey after she drank from her bottle and placed it on the table.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99K634ZgeE 維尼
"You aren't the only one," said Zelo as he lay back on the floor, but soon sat up again.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡIb5Q7OcixW 維尼
"Well, this is disappointing," said Daehyun as he ran his hand through his face.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqx4R63yCJ 維尼
"Hear, hear," said Christine.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtlyo6lyue 維尼
I started to tap the end of the pencil on the paper in my other hand. I wasn't even aware of it until Yong-nam held my arm.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡkG1M1D95Dc 維尼
I turned to look at him, surprised.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCyWa6lVJu 維尼
"Are you okay?" he asked. "You look like you were about to murder that paper with the pencil."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡrq30AaaQov 維尼
"Oh." I must have spaced out a little, thinking of lyrics. "Sorry, I guess the song is getting to me too."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHArvEcXkR 維尼
There came a long silence as we all nervously looked at each other. We all just sighed.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSez8TZYSy4 維尼
"This is awful," said Zelo as he fell onto the floor like before.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZgYFuBfYa 維尼
"Tell me about it," said Christine as she slumped in her seat.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sOR51BiQM 維尼
"What are we going to do?" Himchan asked. "It's not like we can go on a break or anything."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2tVQxFpaN 維尼
"Can we?" Zoey asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3jpxY0mxpo 維尼
"Well, am your time keeper and I can surely tell you that you guys haven't even worked for half an hour," said Yong-nam.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡcW1zrKNmmb 維尼
I saw Daniel and Mike give Yong-nam depressed looks.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1paXLLKBKD 維尼
"Are you kidding me?" Mike asked raising his arms in frustration. "I feel like we've been at it for an hour."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5b6P4xbZY 維尼
"You know what, a break sounds very tempting right now," said Daehyun. Then he turned to look at Yong-nam across the table with a pleading smile. "Don't you think so?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MbiUhCxsk 維尼
The whole room fell silent, and this time, we all had our eyes on Yong-nam. He didn't say anything as he first looked at his watch, then at the rest of us.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDU5iO8j2u 維尼
"Fine, five minutes," he said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡIaTu4n7eXy 維尼
The rest of us all sighed in relief, and those seated on the couch easily slumped back, trying to relax. Some of us seated on the floor joined Zelo, sleeping our bodies down.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡrulU0c9u6u 維尼
I lay down with my eyes closed and for a moment, I felt like I could easily drift off to sleep. But then, something jolted my brain and my eyes flew wide open.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡlR6vshhgfH 維尼
I quickly sat up and Jongup seated beside me looked concerned.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡlawM5VOZ2J 維尼
"Hey, are you okay?" he asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡqTGoKKiEhR 維尼
"Ya, I'm fine," I said as my eyes flew to the recording booth. I looked at Jongup and asked, "do you guys have instruments in there?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡsYf9gLrvII 維尼
My finger pointed towards the booth as I asked. Jongup didn't have to look.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡuVPDz9oJSD 維尼
"Ya, we do," he said. "Do you need one?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnTBKq24pC 維尼
"Yes."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOugBIfDki 維尼
"Okay, let's go," he said with a smile.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡpe3FWo7AJ6 維尼
He quickly stood up from the floor and before I had the chance to stand, he held out his hand and I took it. He helped me up and we soon headed for the booth.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡDerFF5ATQb 維尼
"Hey, what are you two kids up to over there?" Zoey asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8yRSLCA9s 維尼
"Just relax," I said as Jongup opened the door to the booth. "We aren't doing anything suspicious."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡKFgObPB9Vj 維尼
"Oooh, suspicious," said Christine, obviously mocking me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpfX8V1se0 維尼
Jongup led the way in and I followed. The lights in the booth were on and there were a whole range of instruments all lined up along the walls. The recording microphones and headphones were in the middle of the room.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIcTaGUjAc 維尼
Jongup stood while I went around looking through the instruments until I found exactly what I wanted.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Bhd3iNinT 維尼
I pulled out an acoustic guitar by the neck and I put the strap over my shoulder and held it in position.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyxrQ80U6I 維尼
"You wanted a guitar?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGgVrhZMcg 維尼
"Ya, it's my favourite instrument," I told him. "I play it really well, actually."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡKu8ZDJH5sf 維尼
I slowly strummed the strings of the guitar and I felt my body relax as I took a deep breath in, and slowly out. I hadn't noticed that I was smiling until Jongup did the same at me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtlWJxnFcA 維尼
"What?" I asked him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡBjDUhPs9rM 維尼
"Oh..., you were smiling at yourself and seem quite relaxed," he answered. "For a moment you looked like you were in your happy place."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLCAlOEMzG 維尼
I chuckled. "I was. Come on, let's go back. I've a feeling Zoey and Christine will say something about us being in here."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡNf8OZqKSEt 維尼
Just after I said that, Mike and Daniel came rushing into the booth, and by doing so, the two almost got jammed into the door, wanting to enter at the same time.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡteEDhAhh33 維尼
"What are you doing here?" I asked them.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkLqpstSQV 維尼
"We've been given a five minute break so we wanted to come in the booth," Daniel answered as they got through.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0y6IJLRTSk 維尼
I gave them a straight look, not wanting to know what they were really up to.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡCoYwAjnZAL 維尼
"Anyway, don't break anything," I warned. "Collins won't hesitate to cut out from your paycheck."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡngRwQpClW1 維尼
"We're not five year olds, Sam," said Mike. "We're very responsible."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡOCtcCtoPrv 維尼
"I'll agree if you stop acting like little kids all the time. You'll find us with the others."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64F7LPj1bc 維尼
Jongup and I left the booth. Just when we stepped out, I noticed Zoey, Christine and Yong-guk by the multi track console. I stopped to look at them, and so did Jongup.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgxHUGqVOj 維尼
"What are you guys doing?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4abBoKXGw3 維尼
"Relaxing," said Zoey as she looked through the window on top of the console, into the booth. Mike and Daniel were going through the instruments.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡchRFA7uSOv 維尼
"It doesn't seem like it," I said as I walked away. Jongup followed.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrOgQfRwce 維尼
"Oh, you got a guitar," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zcF7f5x9p 維尼
"Yep," I said as I settled on the floor with the guitar on my laps. "Playing a little eases off my stress."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSn5E4naed 維尼
"I would like to hear you play," said Zelo as he sat up from the floor.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNb60ktRMI 維尼
"Okay," I said, smiling at him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NANBqGQ1T 維尼
I strummed the guitar strings and started to play a simple melody. It's one of the melodies I love to play especially when I'm trying to relax after a stressful day. It calmed me immediately, and for a moment, I got lost in the tune. It's like everything around me suddenly vanished and I was in a calm, serene place of my own. That's just the power of music. It always takes you places, to a utopia in your own mind.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mYUW63Hv3 維尼
As soon as I was done playing, l looked up from the guitar and found the other B.A.P members looking at me. I couldn't read their faces, so I got confused.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3rC6v1c4t 維尼
"Umm...., was it that bad?" I asked. I don't know why, but I felt a little embarrassed.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ivDQoWyD9 維尼
"That was wonderful," said Jongup who sat beside me. I looked at him and the look in his eyes made my cheeks blush even more.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡYKatef4BeI 維尼
"Tha-thanks," I stammered as I looked away.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡf54o34DGZp 維尼
"You really are good with the guitar," said Daehyun. "That melody you played took me places."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7ORMSRBlp 維尼
"Like I said, I love to play when I am under stress." I chuckled as I scratched the back of my head.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡAimuR3hnvj 維尼
"Well, its relieved us as well," said Zelo.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRqj0AWWOZ 維尼
"I'm glad."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BZDQV23Qn 維尼
"Well, your five minutes is almost up," said Yong-nam now seated on the couch. "I really wonder what those guys are up to over there." He turned his eyes towards those who were by the multi track console and in the booth.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpASqbTFTF 維尼
The rest of us by the table followed his eyes.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡorDsvzM2fn 維尼
"Okay, guys, time is almost up," said Zoey telling my brothers in the booth, "so let's make this quick."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡpl6rkQG5wH 維尼
I saw Daniel give Zoey the thumbs up through the glass window. I noticed that he had a guitar strap over his shoulder and Mike was standing right next to the mic. They both had headphones over their ears. What were they up to?8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡIdL0BgrghQ 維尼
"Are you guys ready?" Yong-guk asked as he worked around the console, seated in between Zoey and Christine.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrVSHQzJ8u 維尼
"We were born ready," I heard Mike say. "We're going to light this place up, believe me."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡph3cdxuu8y 維尼
I raised an eyebrow. Now, I didn't want to know.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡH4rj7Q9K90 維尼
"Okay, go," said Christine as I saw her press the record button on the console.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡas0x8VU6e9 維尼
What came next was a loud high sound coming from the guitar Daniel was playing. It was then that I realised that he's playing the electric guitar and Mike on the mic started to scream.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEyLKYL7F8 維尼
"What the-" Himchan just like the rest of us couldn't understand what's happening.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8xnrteDrK 維尼
"Is he trying to sing rock and roll?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1uHwhdfMMv 維尼
That's definitely it. I slowly shook my head as I looked at my brothers. Mike sang just like a real rockstar with his voice going deep like a growl and raising his voice as he screamed. Daniel worked that guitar, playing the instrument like he owned it. It never really occurred to me that he's that good with it since he's so good with the piano; organ or digital.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWCfoayjhu 維尼
As much as they were having fun, I couldn't help but smile. I had to admit, at first it felt embarrassing, but now, alI I can do is applaud them.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5aorKHGAf 維尼
When they were done, Mike removed the headphones and was breathing heavily. Singing like that takes a toll on a singer, I know because I'm a fan of rock and there are times when I try to sing like that too.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKZqrC9b09 維尼
"You were amazing, Mike," came Zoey speaking to them through the mic outside the booth. "And Daniel that was some mad guitar skills."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkD3YbEdEe 維尼
"Thanks," said Daniel with a smile on his face.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡVI7OqhdFP4 維尼
"Looks like Daniel might surpass you with guitar playing, Sam," Christine said as she turned to look at me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWfxdjOVjI 維尼
"No doubt about it," I said as I stood up from the floor, leaving the guitar on the table and joining the others by the console. "You two were amazing, by the way."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡgDFfz2hpNR 維尼
"Thanks, sis!" my brothers replied with wide smiles on their faces. Yep, they still looked like kids to me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡsg5RiYNRBf 維尼
"You guys are really talented," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIOFiTk24Q 維尼
"Ya, they're awesome," I agreed.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡVBA8h3z8di 維尼
"I also mean you, Sam." He turned around on his chair to look at me. "We all heard you play just now. I liked it."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQUIFkzaNr 維尼
"Oh...," I felt my cheeks heat up again. "Thanks. But my brothers are the ones who've put up a hell of a performance. They deserve all the praise."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKClA7RrB0 維尼
"Don't leave yourself out of things, Sam," said Mike. "You're way more talented than the rest of us."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4M5dGMgusA 維尼
"Ya, we just did all this because Zoey challenged us to," said Daniel.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡij3KHs4akR 維尼
"I did it all in good faith," said Zoey as she turned to look at me with one hand up and the other on her chest to show that she meant no ill intention.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡBn9aT2bPNq 維尼
"Something tells me that I don't want to know about it in detail," I said. "Come on, break time's almost up."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeTsm9aMcH 維尼
I turned around and headed back for the table as I heard the others get up from the chairs at the console and the door to the booth draw open.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZ2zUffHnY 維尼
"When we get home, I suggest we do a rock song," said Zoey as I sat back down on the floor.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡx90cZkDbdc 維尼
"And Mike will be the lead," I said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZGcMJyesc 維尼
"Sam will do it," said Mike as he and Daniel joined us.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡs3fLvNNoWM 維尼
"I can't scream like you did just now." I raised my eyebrow at him as he settled on the couch with Daniel.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSUr43p5kP9 維尼
"I bet with a whole lot of practise, you'll do just fine," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9sPZ3KwWH8 維尼
"Okay, now that you've had your fun," said Yong-nam as he joined me on the floor, "let's get back to work."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6Lwj8bXu4 維尼
"Has anybody come up with anything yet?" Himchan asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5khk9mDD10 維尼
We were silent, each of us looking at the other. It's pretty evident that we still hadn't come up with anything.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡYqJeQi9zKe 維尼
"We're so screwed," said Zelo as he leaned his head back, looking up at the ceiling.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡifnyFIfwcF 維尼
"Yep, screwed is definitely the word," said Young-jae as he scratched his head.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡPI51HiT4zf 維尼
I bit my lip as I thought for a second, then said, "do you think it will be okay if I know the tune of the song? Sometimes it's a bit easier for me to come up with lyrics that way."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡfrxJ0SUXNZ 維尼
"We've the instrumental recorded in the multi track console," said Daehyun. "Will that help?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWzRpXNLvs 維尼
"It will help a whole lot, actually," I said as I quickly stood up and went over to the console. I sat on one of the chairs by the console and turned to look at the others.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡvubgVkFznI 維尼
"Isn't anyone going to help me out here?" I asked, my question directed to B.A.P.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1cREKsJ5IX 維尼
"Oh..., ya, sure," said Jongup as he quickly stood, almost stumbling to the floor, but managing to keep his balance. I turned away quickly to face the console, trying not to burst out with laughter. I found that almost amusing.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJeLHuzH2X 維尼
He came to sit right beside me, settling himself by drawing out a breath before working on the laptop connected to the multi track console in front of him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡnoIXm242Rd 維尼
"Here it is," he said as he turned to look at me and I drew my chair close to look at the laptop.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRRSxeyZxw 維尼
"Play it," I said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17HInMKcKz 維尼
Jongup pressed the space bar on the laptop and soon the track started to play. The music was great and as much as the song is inspirational, the beat in the track made it feel like pop; one that you could easily dance to. I couldn't help but move my head to the tune. I love it.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8jPfxxjA2M 維尼
I pressed the space bar, pausing the track. I turned to look to the others behind me.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxWVjiwldc 維尼
"This track is amazing," I said with a smile.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡStn6uMrrZX 維尼
"Yong-guk produced it," said Zelo.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKT3daUkgm 維尼
"Wow, when people say you're good, you're good," said Mike, complementing Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5oyH6fpeBG 維尼
"Thanks," Yong-guk said with a smile.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8bJu37ffK 維尼
"Now, do you've something, Sam?" Christine asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjbi2w6BlW 維尼
"I guess so," I said as I snapped my fingers in quick succession. "Yong-nam, may you pass me the paper and pencil, please?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCc6N4RwlT 維尼
Yong-nam took the pencil and paper I left on the table and brought them to me. I set the paper on the console and started to look at the lyrics.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8F2K4OinJ6 維尼
"Well...?" Yong-nam asked, shrugging his shoulders.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8n8LguUwt 維尼
"I need someone to sing the first part of the song for me," I said, looking both at Yong-nam and Jongup.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡWSabyvdEvM 維尼
"Don't look at me, I don't sing." Yong-nam shook his head.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡN3bfRP0wer 維尼
"I'll do it," said Daehyun, as he stood up from the floor, "I'm more of a lead singer."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1U7hxB4ck 維尼
"Don't forget there is me too," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ46RLaeZz4S 維尼
"Fine, both of you get over here," I said as I beckoned to them.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡWYUwZeZfhy 維尼
They both did, and pretty fast too. While standing beside Yong-nam, the pair sang the first part of the song for me with the instrumental playing on the laptop. I finally got how the lyrics flowed with the tune.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡXoH7cfMR3g 維尼
"Okay, stop," I told the two just before they got to the chorus. I also stopped playing the track. I turned back to look at the piece of paper, flipped it over and started to scribble.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6EKybOEXz 維尼
"Can you translate these words for me?" I asked Yong-nam, looking up at him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡC15QHLkC7Z 維尼
"Ya sure," he replied as he bent his head to look down at what I wrote. He got the pencil in my hands and started to write down the translation.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡpPgGmZi69F 維尼
"Tell me you thought of some genius lyrics," said Zelo.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3h4hey6MY 維尼
"I hope so," I replied.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡH36fzMeDUI 維尼
"They seem pretty good to me," said Yong-nam as he put the pencil down. He had already finished.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7q11H8Gb2X 維尼
"Let me see," said Jongup as he quickly took the paper to see for himself.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7vntQo4np 維尼
"Don't be so selfish, Jongup," Daehyun complained as he came to stand behind him. "I want to see too."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHn6sVoKjq 維尼
"Don't fight yourselves over it," I said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡgF6szJ4OxR 維尼
"This is great," said Daehyun as he looked at me. Jongup's eyes were still on the paper.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡmyp9U2at02 維尼
"That's the power of listening to music." I smiled.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4ZqHAgdo1 維尼
"Let me see that," said Young-jae, snatching the paper away from Jongup.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡN4moSgbGYH 維尼
"Hey, I was still looking at that," Jongup complained.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBRoJCY0V4 維尼
Young-jae's eyes scrolled through what was written and a smile slowly appeared on his face.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡexcXjgL3GK 維尼
"Before we kill each other over that paper, let's go to the others and show it to them," Yong-nam suggested.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZ3KeDxkH6 維尼
"I agree," I said as I took the laptop, unplugging the USB port from the console. "We don't have much time. The sooner we make progress, the better."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqKWryLvje 維尼
When we all went back to the table, the rest couldn't wait to get their hands on the paper.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqvgxD2PE0 維尼
"I wanna see, I wanna see," said Zoey, holding up her hands up to get the paper.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡASPRu5t3Hk 維尼
"Chill, Zoey," said Young-jae as he went back to his seat, holding the paper far away from everybody else. "We'll all get to see it."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqoGIgd0dP 維尼
I settled the laptop onto the table. "Now we just have to see if the lyrics will fit well with the song," I said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBLi9pu6IZ 維尼
"Why not use the guitar?" Mike asked. "You don't have to use the laptop."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjEvQBnFRk 維尼
"I haven't mastered the tune. It's best we use the laptop since the instrumental has already been done." I turned to look at Young-jae who still kept the paper. "Aren't you going to pass that around?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡLUsIwt6Sin 維尼
He looked up at me and quickly said, "oh, ya, sure."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡQsYuDNXdc5 維尼
He passed it on to Yong-guk who sat right beside him. Yong-guk read through the lyrics. He slowly nodded his head and a smile appeared across his face as he quickly passed on the paper to Himchan.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡYyM7N3R8TV 維尼
"The lyrics sound promising," he said. "Let's see how it will go when we sing it."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lyprtwQbC 維尼
"It will be great," said Daniel. "Sam never disappoints."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdY4fzUjnc 維尼
"We'll see, Daniel." Yong-guk had a smirk on his face.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡtRdOUk6m89 維尼
Himchan passed the paper onto the other side since Jongup who sat next to me had already seen it, so did Yong-nam and me. Zoey and Christine looked at the paper together. After they were done, they passed it on to my two brothers who later passed it on to Zelo who was last.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHX7JRpFj7 維尼
"So, what do you think?" I asked, looking at everyone.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFTmKBlaj6 維尼
"I personally think it's great," said Himchan. Mike and Daniel quickly nodded their heads, agreeing with him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqJJIKgg6w 維尼
"Now all we need to do is trial and error," said Christine.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvmXxLHYhu 維尼
"Where we try to sing out the lyrics with the tune playing to see if the words will go with it?" Daehyun asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡSz1jqKFllb 維尼
"Yep," Zoey answered. "Sam came up with it."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FZgpOULlQ 維尼
"I didn't come up with that," I said raising my eyebrows at her.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡYiatqTyw7B 維尼
"People have said that several times, Zoey," said Daniel.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTC7EjMT6J 維尼
"No, I'm pretty sure Sam came up with that," said Zoey.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7j77MqavB0 維尼
"I only say that because our producer said it first when we started to work with him," I said, giving Zoey a look. I wasn't ready to play whack-a-mole, but Zoey was really tempting me right now.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55zzJBVhWK 維尼
"Okay, before you start to argue, can we continue?" Yong-guk asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRc6FfFt3t 維尼
"Gladly," I said and turned to look at Daehyun and Young-jae across the table. "You two will sing like before on those lyrics while the instrumental is being played. Does that sound okay?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡsXilbPCSqQ 維尼
They both agreed. I took in a deep breath, looking at the laptop in front of me. This is usually the hard part of songwriting. For some artists who both write and compose songs, some would start with writing lyrics. Creating a melody or tune comes later. Others find it comfortable to work on the lyrics while playing a tune that you've already come up with. In that way, you can alter the lyrics to suit the tune or somewhere along the way, alter the tune to suit the lyrics. I'm one of those who do the latter almost all the time. And that's what we plan on doing right now.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDYTS1cf2g 維尼
Daehyun and Young-jae got the paper from Zelo and when they were ready, I played the instrumental from where we left off, entering into the second verse. The two sang the part out perfectly and it suited the tune too. Shortly after they were done, I paused the track.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡgVZdVtUyoY 維尼
I looked at everybody else. "Well...?" I asked. "Does it sound okay? It sounded perfect to me."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rajTFVCGy 維尼
"That's why you're my best friend, Sam," Zoey said happily. If I were seated next to her, she would've hugged me. "It sounds awesome."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtIgDxc8AI 維尼
"I love it too," said Yong-nam as he looked at me. "You're simply a music genius."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUkgKuBqV6 維尼
I nervously laughed. I would've told him to stop giving me so much praise and that was simply nothing, but I couldn't find the courage to do so.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYKa3X0F6B 維尼
"Now that Sam has broken the deadlock, I think I've an idea with what comes next," said Mike.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEia7NeNa2 維尼
"Are you thinking of a rap?" Yong-guk asked.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NPYHEaNqh 維尼
"Good guess," Mike gave him a huge grin.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNi0PIBXN9 維尼
"I also had that in mind. I've a few lyrics of my own too."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6fPiH5ryr 維尼
"Then lets work on it."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0GL4SwslP 維尼
"Make sure it sounds good," said Zelo. "Something tells me I might rap that part."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡkS00JJPwni 維尼
"You're not the only rapper here, Zelo," said Jongup, playfully throwing a crumpled paper at him across the table. Zelo dodged it by a few inches, moving his body to the side.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3i4Sm97fGe 維尼
Mike stood up from his seat to join Yong-guk on the other side to work on the rap. The rest of us waited and contributed where necessary. They didn't require much of our assistance as they came up with it quicker than we expected.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgtpTnjhCg 維尼
"Okay, I think we're done," said Mike as he was the one writing down the lyrics. "Now you can translate it and test it."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOu1MrIJLW 維尼
Yong-guk did likewise and he read out the lyrics; first in Korean then in English. We all gave out our opinion, and so far so good. Now all we had to do is trial and error.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8NcDRe4X6 維尼
Yong-guk suggested that he should rap out the part. Zelo also wanted to do so, but some of us thought Yong-guk should test it out first since it wasn't such a big part anyway.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡL1DxF0vSKh 維尼
"No fair," said Zelo, as he folded his arms. From where I sat, he looked like an angry five year old. An adorable one for that matter, as he pouted his lips. "I also want to do something too."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCiobyk0Vq 維尼
"Your time will come, you big cry baby," said Jongup.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0pSNdl5bEb 維尼
"What did you call me?"8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3JNwG8mL4 維尼
"Now isn't the time to fight," said Yong-nam. "Remember, we don't have enough time."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5FoprUvOs 維尼
"I would listen to him if I were you," said Christine as she turned to look at Jongup, then at Zelo.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡLq90d3bKGe 維尼
Zelo still didn't look pleased and I wondered if he only complained just to joke around. I wouldn't blame him. He is the maknae after all.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡwbuvFQDPPK 維尼
"Don't worry, Zelo, there's plenty more time for you to do something," I said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHitRUVbAE 維尼
He smiled back and that's when I realised that he was only playing around.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZNYtWTElb 維尼
We went straight to what he had to do and Yong-guk rapped out the part. We made a few minor changes here and there, and in the end, the rap turned out great.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9z4g8YxLp 維尼
From then, working on the lyrics wasn't much of a problem that at some point, almost everyone had an idea on what lyrics to put in. Not everyone's ideas could be written on paper, so we had to choose the best ones that suited the song. That was a problem because when we did our trial and error, we had to either alter the lyrics or just simply discard them and bring out others.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡFyHODWEUrD 維尼
Time must have flown by, because when we were working on the third verse, Yong-nam announced that we only had thirty minutes to go.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqghWLtD23 維尼
"Huh? Really?" I asked as I looked at him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0rDj0Jxd2 維尼
"I am your time keeper, aren't I?" he asked as he returned my look.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBvt0pkrhU 維尼
"Time really has flown, huh?" Daniel asked as he scratched the back of his head.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkzHQBgeLp 維尼
"I guess we were enjoying ourselves that we forgot to keep track," said Himchan.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgNvdgiU2T 維尼
He's right. Not only were we enjoying ourselves, we had made a tremendous amount of progress. I turned to look at my own group members and a worrying thought crossed my mind. At some point, fatigue might just kick in. From the time we had our last break, we hadn't had another. I worry that when we start to work on our piece, we'll break down for sure.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡPT9V7dDnt2 維尼
"I think we can end here," Yong-guk announced.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87mBtE3Vlr 維尼
"What?" Christine and Zoey asked at the same time.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡav4XOhFyvh 維尼
"But we aren't done yet," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoA9sF35Fu 維尼
"Well, I feel we're good with only a few lines left," said Yong-guk. "Let's not forget, we've The Toxins' piece to work on too. It won't look good if we don't try to rest, then work on it when we're already tired."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡPK1m4561L3 維尼
I let out a huge sigh of relief that everyone turned to look at me. "Thank goodness you brought that up," I said. "I was just thinking the same thing."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdGglgRSTL 維尼
"Then we can take a nice good rest," said Yong-nam as he raised his arms upwards and stretched. "I'm now starting to feel tired too."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4CB2f9qY6 維尼
"Goodness, do I really feel this tired?" Mike asked as he sat on the floor. He hadn't gone back to his seat after he went to join Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91Ra4gs1f2 維尼
"Like Himchan said, we were enjoying oursleves that we didn't notice how time flew and how tired we're," I said.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡb0ee8uZHjP 維尼
Zoey leaned back on the couch. "Oh ya," she said as she closed her eyes. "We're so beat."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gLzNqNBud 維尼
"Totally," said Zelo as he slept on the floor.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5yOij5XzZ9 維尼
"Just make sure you don't end up falling asleep," said Daehyun.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQ2GZVV9HK 維尼
"While we rest, I can go and bring us refreshments," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnqBNTd7ee 維尼
"I'll join you," I said as I slowly stood up. I realized that I had been seated with my legs folded for so long, that I now felt pins and needles. Giving my body a good stretch and walking will do me good.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡswij9tMNLk 維尼
"Are you okay?" Jongup asked when I held his shoulder for support.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡt00J7k5gRy 維尼
"I'm fine, just pins and needles," I answered after holding the same position for a while, feeling the warm blood rush through my legs. Afterwards, I was able to stand upright. I took a few steps forward with little struggle, my legs still feeling a little numb.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ49kGjyEPvI 維尼
"Can I join you two, too?" Christine asked. "I think I need to use the rest room."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡJTYANhAGnJ 維尼
"Sure," said Yong-guk as he stood up.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYokQnRNw2 維尼
The three of us headed for the door when Yong-nam said, "make sure you don't take too long."8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6iYgyVrh4E 維尼
"Don't worry, we won't," said Yong-guk as he opened the door and went through with Christine and I following right behind him.8964 copyright protection38ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3R66nZyef 維尼
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