We hadn't worked for more than thirty minutes when Zoey said:8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5xWqwPME2 維尼
"I feel brain dead."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYbcpRZJKj 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡkExnpFFJCo 維尼
"Should I get you some water?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡDBEJzTveo0 維尼
"Ya, I really need it," said Zoey as she dropped her hands.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡLNsool4wMn 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡw3mBvk4Kn8 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QLpLPyNDp 維尼
"Well, who loves doughnuts now?" Christine asked with her eyes fixed on me.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOq9BK8T0d 維尼
"You do," Daniel and I said at the same time. The two of us looked at each other and smiled.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡUofpd4BUxp 維尼
Christine looked downcast and said nothing more.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAKIrBtSMF 維尼
"I thought you were getting stressed out for sure, Zoey," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡMrU5sLJfGa 維尼
"Nothing stresses me out that easily," said Zoey with so much enthusiasm.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGcuSxyrnZ 維尼
"Really?" Himchan asked, looking up at Zoey from the paper he was holding in his hands.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHYQ53VPJ1 維尼
"I wouldn't believe her so easily if I were you," said Mike.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡcSRBo2GT0L 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡsYDVA8c30q 維尼
"Zoey, calm yourself," said Yong-nam, seated beside me, beating me to it. "Just ignore him."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡsEky3lA2DA 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡuPFfoJmb9t 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQ4TWz7Czw 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHo4UYQnej 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97i3xaEH4u 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjnLVR0yhE 維尼
"Any ideas, sis?" Daniel asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpM5vnNa6jk 維尼
I looked at him and wondered why he said that. "Huh?"8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡclVtbfE5XD 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEeOWiHaU6 維尼
"Whenever you do that, then some kind of idea is brewing in that head of yours," he said.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡawCGnuDOmh 維尼
"Not quite," I said. "I just realised that I haven't written this kind of song in a long time."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3bzSBlccb 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kUDHBye2I 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5VHarKhuk 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6tFKChiH9 維尼
"What do you think it is?" Young-jae asked who sat at the other end of the table.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡbV3XFsRWf6 維尼
"I don't know," said Mike. "I just hope it's something fun."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0YGF6kESO 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XWlaLnJWE 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFC1V1FLri 維尼
"Did I miss something?" he asked as he approached.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡokMRIkx9t0 維尼
"Nothing special," Daehyun answered. "It was just to ease off the tension."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTrNQRbifl 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0g7lCdJLUR 維尼
"Thank you, Jongup," said Zoey as she took the bottle from him. "You're a life-saver."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqimelxdKI 維尼
"I asked these guys what they think their rewards is," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfc1W7zht0 維尼
"And all my brother could think of is food," I continued.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ77iHmRGlD3 維尼
"You're always such a hungry boy, aren't you?" Christine asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxSJdrjotR 維尼
"Not really," Daniel said, looking up at the ceiling, trying to avoid everyone's eyes.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtXtOIEbtI 維尼
Jongup distributed water bottles to everyone else and he sat back on the floor next to me.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9TjEdl5JzJ 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmo9ka7JWp 維尼
"We should be the ones asking you that question, hyung," said Zelo. "You're the song writer."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡskNwRGa1Kq 維尼
"And I'm lucky that I'm not the only one."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqgj3A3EHe 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyyxzyWKAU 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXwOQztnfD 維尼
"You aren't the only one," said Zelo as he lay back on the floor, but soon sat up again.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡORfZbfLK84 維尼
"Well, this is disappointing," said Daehyun as he ran his hand through his face.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZFE8Z1aO4 維尼
"Hear, hear," said Christine.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSk4WVoz4K 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡnxNwq9Pmvg 維尼
I turned to look at him, surprised.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmAFxX7LR2 維尼
"Are you okay?" he asked. "You look like you were about to murder that paper with the pencil."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡm5EzPyDwUk 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡLfMk2BfDzn 維尼
There came a long silence as we all nervously looked at each other. We all just sighed.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6E9uewKiJG 維尼
"This is awful," said Zelo as he fell onto the floor like before.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡjd2SPVE8tP 維尼
"Tell me about it," said Christine as she slumped in her seat.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6csNFcOHpU 維尼
"What are we going to do?" Himchan asked. "It's not like we can go on a break or anything."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZBBSgTeHA 維尼
"Can we?" Zoey asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡwNTGJ1YxXu 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFq365bt2Cj 維尼
I saw Daniel and Mike give Yong-nam depressed looks.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡbzdPEe8Lr1 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡWebl8kOH2R 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡY79iMrJFJV 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZk7yfY3h1 維尼
"Fine, five minutes," he said.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqXXtrhAqc 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOQj9IUDLN 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIn64HwxGw 維尼
I quickly sat up and Jongup seated beside me looked concerned.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡvsmEUOemMd 維尼
"Hey, are you okay?" he asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfU12gi133 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡZLY8Z9k0hs 維尼
My finger pointed towards the booth as I asked. Jongup didn't have to look.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡHB6m5kSIA6 維尼
"Ya, we do," he said. "Do you need one?"8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡRn85tL4EPK 維尼
"Yes."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡetWU88ZUku 維尼
"Okay, let's go," he said with a smile.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwwWU5Gl68 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbMbwFvTyh 維尼
"Hey, what are you two kids up to over there?" Zoey asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVmaWRSheo 維尼
"Just relax," I said as Jongup opened the door to the booth. "We aren't doing anything suspicious."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8sEoXfMuq 維尼
"Oooh, suspicious," said Christine, obviously mocking me.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2hy4raRTS 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hvrjmg6V9 維尼
Jongup stood while I went around looking through the instruments until I found exactly what I wanted.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡWy0TDgJdel 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡQP5NeHlX2n 維尼
"You wanted a guitar?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmn80l1PZX 維尼
"Ya, it's my favourite instrument," I told him. "I play it really well, actually."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡwFbxjBo2fW 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9kZBHcahT 維尼
"What?" I asked him.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡcAjTgG5lNZ 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTZ9AIFAWL 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFE8pP9ssuU 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5eUuzMkxkn 維尼
"What are you doing here?" I asked them.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGxFzDJcnH 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡGz6GBGSFBa 維尼
I gave them a straight look, not wanting to know what they were really up to.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡH066ilDVMS 維尼
"Anyway, don't break anything," I warned. "Collins won't hesitate to cut out from your paycheck."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwNZDWlw0k 維尼
"We're not five year olds, Sam," said Mike. "We're very responsible."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9jGXTdtdks 維尼
"I'll agree if you stop acting like little kids all the time. You'll find us with the others."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0DO350b3A 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡLfdDFwRm3N 維尼
"What are you guys doing?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nZO6KhIMq 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡk60cYgkv7a 維尼
"It doesn't seem like it," I said as I walked away. Jongup followed.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaRZMUkZRK 維尼
"Oh, you got a guitar," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUNfQ7WAvy 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ZjVmf7Wel 維尼
"I would like to hear you play," said Zelo as he sat up from the floor.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡT8NMkbO8Ta 維尼
"Okay," I said, smiling at him.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ54P4uB12Jg 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6rTcITMRG 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJSnKyf5fa 維尼
"Umm...., was it that bad?" I asked. I don't know why, but I felt a little embarrassed.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfPOyyjrsD 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDMAVIpYzm 維尼
"Tha-thanks," I stammered as I looked away.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hFWK7aQxs 維尼
"You really are good with the guitar," said Daehyun. "That melody you played took me places."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWAQHENq79 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2JXOQsBm4 維尼
"Well, its relieved us as well," said Zelo.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡydlQeiZlGc 維尼
"I'm glad."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRLBEApQ3W 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXJzWATR4O 維尼
The rest of us by the table followed his eyes.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡcbijM9Fss6 維尼
"Okay, guys, time is almost up," said Zoey telling my brothers in the booth, "so let's make this quick."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOTnR11YYz4 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡAHgICt9tiC 維尼
"Are you guys ready?" Yong-guk asked as he worked around the console, seated in between Zoey and Christine.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJhLrQJmix 維尼
"We were born ready," I heard Mike say. "We're going to light this place up, believe me."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡINjrKE8vLY 維尼
I raised an eyebrow. Now, I didn't want to know.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡbidve8b6Yq 維尼
"Okay, go," said Christine as I saw her press the record button on the console.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2rhkGz9yg 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡlr8xpwBKNy 維尼
"What the-" Himchan just like the rest of us couldn't understand what's happening.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdqNWo8vpG 維尼
"Is he trying to sing rock and roll?" Jongup asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2nS8F1ojh 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡldDkEWzCdo 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡT8tNT4RlHQ 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡjObqfaRok8 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFXqnJjI1x 維尼
"Thanks," said Daniel with a smile on his face.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DHc1JvLiS 維尼
"Looks like Daniel might surpass you with guitar playing, Sam," Christine said as she turned to look at me.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡzA6YQg9F0t 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡBk0ASk5z9c 維尼
"Thanks, sis!" my brothers replied with wide smiles on their faces. Yep, they still looked like kids to me.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6eMjZuy2gr 維尼
"You guys are really talented," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8l2JkVAZ8 維尼
"Ya, they're awesome," I agreed.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6ojs4oikr 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LSfCQi1se 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4y5UvbbUnQ 維尼
"Don't leave yourself out of things, Sam," said Mike. "You're way more talented than the rest of us."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqXYhSIuTL 維尼
"Ya, we just did all this because Zoey challenged us to," said Daniel.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOW4gOGAQKM 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSYdYS54Xn 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgubkWTyjf 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOq5A3UcK3y 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpOHmwAYql6 維尼
"And Mike will be the lead," I said.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrh5ahKKT2 維尼
"Sam will do it," said Mike as he and Daniel joined us.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡbu2XVE2xma 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡCq2LZXCDfe 維尼
"I bet with a whole lot of practise, you'll do just fine," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡPhpjDaLBve 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6eajH1fHF 維尼
"Has anybody come up with anything yet?" Himchan asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVQUMv4Z4W 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUkC3bGD1C 維尼
"We're so screwed," said Zelo as he leaned his head back, looking up at the ceiling.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKAG9BGplP 維尼
"Yep, screwed is definitely the word," said Young-jae as he scratched his head.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡMNAwi1qdgB 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6XTeBiiUq 維尼
"We've the instrumental recorded in the multi track console," said Daehyun. "Will that help?"8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡkH6YevZdGB 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6HbTbnnrD9 維尼
"Isn't anyone going to help me out here?" I asked, my question directed to B.A.P.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8G50alFuf 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmOc2DQIFX 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡJtw3mjsWmU 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLjOqgviZh 維尼
"Play it," I said.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDqgVqHRQF 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dESqF45Y7 維尼
I pressed the space bar, pausing the track. I turned to look to the others behind me.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqcElDmCqN 維尼
"This track is amazing," I said with a smile.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsnqY3JEWH 維尼
"Yong-guk produced it," said Zelo.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHUZLYFjSs 維尼
"Wow, when people say you're good, you're good," said Mike, complementing Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡxb5j0ew5po 維尼
"Thanks," Yong-guk said with a smile.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡVatBiw18xo 維尼
"Now, do you've something, Sam?" Christine asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bhnBmaYcH 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQwrP3l4jB 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDvWRVd3MS 維尼
"Well...?" Yong-nam asked, shrugging his shoulders.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiVQJ1uRlB 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyA37fQ9Ar 維尼
"Don't look at me, I don't sing." Yong-nam shook his head.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8Qi9Uakfd 維尼
"I'll do it," said Daehyun, as he stood up from the floor, "I'm more of a lead singer."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3K0INHSw7x 維尼
"Don't forget there is me too," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDS5pYjaeo 維尼
"Fine, both of you get over here," I said as I beckoned to them.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡRmUCDuiur7 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ08acc3IZK7 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡyY9qJWISzN 維尼
"Can you translate these words for me?" I asked Yong-nam, looking up at him.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hWtZ5qCmy 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuskmgCVbb 維尼
"Tell me you thought of some genius lyrics," said Zelo.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhTV5tHdyG 維尼
"I hope so," I replied.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUZduU6fGU 維尼
"They seem pretty good to me," said Yong-nam as he put the pencil down. He had already finished.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡnu1PKN4itv 維尼
"Let me see," said Jongup as he quickly took the paper to see for himself.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡEcQqMm6GVF 維尼
"Don't be so selfish, Jongup," Daehyun complained as he came to stand behind him. "I want to see too."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQIN3gXOYq 維尼
"Don't fight yourselves over it," I said.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡslc3YKaD3m 維尼
"This is great," said Daehyun as he looked at me. Jongup's eyes were still on the paper.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡudKS09OJzp 維尼
"That's the power of listening to music." I smiled.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbWsuPYTi0 維尼
"Let me see that," said Young-jae, snatching the paper away from Jongup.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4NGUpf8wY 維尼
"Hey, I was still looking at that," Jongup complained.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNwyhpfoAZ 維尼
Young-jae's eyes scrolled through what was written and a smile slowly appeared on his face.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvrvFm9yPE 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡcy5pGN2bPs 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡVeRIUoMM3A 維尼
When we all went back to the table, the rest couldn't wait to get their hands on the paper.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Wo1rTRmI1 維尼
"I wanna see, I wanna see," said Zoey, holding up her hands up to get the paper.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡBU62kUuylc 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUexxA156W 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVgfpl3UiB 維尼
"Why not use the guitar?" Mike asked. "You don't have to use the laptop."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡZi0azUfTbw 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡZIbxfZCGJ8 維尼
He looked up at me and quickly said, "oh, ya, sure."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCffpS1Xky 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGOsfGwRWp 維尼
"The lyrics sound promising," he said. "Let's see how it will go when we sing it."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPLQCeDp48 維尼
"It will be great," said Daniel. "Sam never disappoints."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvQguJLKZu 維尼
"We'll see, Daniel." Yong-guk had a smirk on his face.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4QXWXUmAzm 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡiafipIM2T8 維尼
"So, what do you think?" I asked, looking at everyone.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpecGyEayi 維尼
"I personally think it's great," said Himchan. Mike and Daniel quickly nodded their heads, agreeing with him.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSnarB003c 維尼
"Now all we need to do is trial and error," said Christine.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZbsHeauCz 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡulUXymdO1q 維尼
"Yep," Zoey answered. "Sam came up with it."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9RhH8mu4z2 維尼
"I didn't come up with that," I said raising my eyebrows at her.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5p8Bz91PI 維尼
"People have said that several times, Zoey," said Daniel.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Fh6E91ErH 維尼
"No, I'm pretty sure Sam came up with that," said Zoey.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6AMl8Hc49 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡSEYE77Pg3m 維尼
"Okay, before you start to argue, can we continue?" Yong-guk asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSkJ2cS2rT 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbSCLTFYXh 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1bufc6RN44 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3yUjfTQ6jW 維尼
I looked at everybody else. "Well...?" I asked. "Does it sound okay? It sounded perfect to me."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53tnd9Wnz1 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOV3DulqOY 維尼
"I love it too," said Yong-nam as he looked at me. "You're simply a music genius."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2G85sRqh5 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2ztyt78fI 維尼
"Now that Sam has broken the deadlock, I think I've an idea with what comes next," said Mike.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZ5TBHY491 維尼
"Are you thinking of a rap?" Yong-guk asked.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqI7Lj99ME 維尼
"Good guess," Mike gave him a huge grin.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡTPzlnAXDro 維尼
"I also had that in mind. I've a few lyrics of my own too."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42EbGFv9Hz 維尼
"Then lets work on it."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1QQh66Uok 維尼
"Make sure it sounds good," said Zelo. "Something tells me I might rap that part."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zQnXmAbE5 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡSW0WdNKXBC 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlSyg460Ux 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZOykPVCZ4 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDm2mWBvQW 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡrE2OePa1Z3 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡqu4G7m4m2i 維尼
"Your time will come, you big cry baby," said Jongup.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡnfplpQDeH8 維尼
"What did you call me?"8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpr9UTRRu8V 維尼
"Now isn't the time to fight," said Yong-nam. "Remember, we don't have enough time."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMydTcShtQ 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡEt8UNGVzPS 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZ2C3cwzbs 維尼
"Don't worry, Zelo, there's plenty more time for you to do something," I said.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡglMC6bIIbV 維尼
He smiled back and that's when I realised that he was only playing around.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡxUHEPj4jXk 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡft2gcfOkAF 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡRX28Nb4obF 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡCuyQzq6G3T 維尼
"Huh? Really?" I asked as I looked at him.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3ff150dYV 維尼
"I am your time keeper, aren't I?" he asked as he returned my look.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡDF9NNgPPqh 維尼
"Time really has flown, huh?" Daniel asked as he scratched the back of his head.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRdC0dBDlt 維尼
"I guess we were enjoying ourselves that we forgot to keep track," said Himchan.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnwCODFDy2 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡchkcYtKpYq 維尼
"I think we can end here," Yong-guk announced.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡTB8v7riEd0 維尼
"What?" Christine and Zoey asked at the same time.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcSIbEOI5a 維尼
"But we aren't done yet," said Young-jae.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡimfz0rfChj 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0n7zxFaJm 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVAJ62RpKd 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUKzNQvcwA 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡdf1Gg3d9sp 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3HZ9wyIlR 維尼
Zoey leaned back on the couch. "Oh ya," she said as she closed her eyes. "We're so beat."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaOthH8itX 維尼
"Totally," said Zelo as he slept on the floor.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cgsrj6cbF 維尼
"Just make sure you don't end up falling asleep," said Daehyun.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡpsu290i4rT 維尼
"While we rest, I can go and bring us refreshments," said Yong-guk.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡMAumK9NVNA 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡTq9vjWGvNY 維尼
"Are you okay?" Jongup asked when I held his shoulder for support.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡLRQzq9Ww8L 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡB94Ly3BTKb 維尼
"Can I join you two, too?" Christine asked. "I think I need to use the rest room."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6O8czAHdgK 維尼
"Sure," said Yong-guk as he stood up.8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡyagt266G8r 維尼
The three of us headed for the door when Yong-nam said, "make sure you don't take too long."8964 copyright protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3xdRo6Zqh 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 protection143ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvR6huncFu 維尼
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