On Sunday morning, Yibo's mood was not a bit better despite sleeping for about 10 hours. He sat up in bed, turned his head to Youn's empty bed and shook his head. "What a great good friend you are! Not around when I need you. You only have eyes and ears for your crush Wooseok. And you told me that we must stick together and that you wanted to help me. So where are you now? In the city with your crush again. Wow, really great!" He grumbled and finally got out of bed.

Actually, he wasn't mad at Seungyoun. He was just in as bad a mood as he could be. And after saying that about Youn, he was already sorry again and glad that Youn hadn't been there to hear him. He thought that it was probably better if he stayed in his room that Sunday and didn't go downstairs where all the other students and Xiao Zhan were.

But his stomach which was growling loudly from hunger was against that idea and so he undressed from the clothes he was still wearing as he fell asleep the previous evening, put on his robe and went to take a shower first. Actually, when he was in a bad mood, he always felt better after a shower. But this time it was not that way.

After getting dressed and drying his hair in his room, he waited impatiently for the breakfast bell. And when it echoed through the speakers 10 minutes later, he was already almost rushing out of his room, down the stairs and over to the community center. He was the first at the counter to get his breakfast.

Yibo sat down at one of the tables, ate his breakfast, drank a cup of coffee, although he didn't like the coffee from the Keno Academy because it was too strong for him, drank a small bottle of water and then hurried over to the Keno Academy to the training room for which he had registered the afternoon before.

He hoped that if he worked out while dancing, his mood would improve. So he put on his workout clothes, turned on the music and tried to concentrate fully on it and then dance. But somehow he didn't succeed and immediately became angry again. The music was too calm. He needed something that matched his mood.

Again he searched for a song and found a rock song. He had no idea how to dance to it, but it didn't really matter. The only thing that mattered was that it really cracked and he could let loose. Because then he would have no more energy to continue being angry.

When the music started he tried to move after it. But after less than half a minute, he stood there shaking his head. "No, that doesn't fit either." He muttered and turned off the music. Then he remembered that his brother had sent him a song a few days ago. It was quiet, but it had something that Yibo might need at that moment.

https://youtu.be/ZYlNjQ5TTF4

He searched for the song in his music list on his cell phone and connected his cell phone via Bluetooth to the music system. The song "Amén" by Enigma + Aquilo blared over the large speakers." He positioned himself and the music started. Loudly it resounded from the speakers, engulfing every other sound and even Yibo's thoughts were completely obscured.

Yibo began to concentrate so much on the beat of the music and just let his body fall. Free of everything, he moved to the music. He felt how every step, every turn and every jump freed him from everything that had been weighing him down in the last 2 weeks. He didn't even notice the curious eyes of some other students watching him through the glass walls.

More and more students from the Keno Academy and the Paradise Academy gathered in front of the rehearsal room and watched Yibo. Two trainers were also watching him. But Yibo did not notice any of this. He just listened to the music and danced.

Seamlessly the song changed to " Beyond the invisible" also by Enigma and also a song that his brother had sent him. This song touched something deep inside Yibo that gave him a strange feeling in his stomach. He felt very light, a tingling ran through his body and that although he had liked this song less than Amén before.

https://youtu.be/f8mMWh62XpU

For two hours, song after song, instrumental, acoustic or otherwise, ran through while he danced after each song. But he probably found his personal highlight when he ran through his last song. "The Myth - Endless Love" by Eliott Tordo blared through the speakers and Yibo once again gathered all his strength, his last bit of energy and danced like never before in his life. He felt how different this dance was, how unique to him.

https://youtu.be/_APX9Wa6leI

And then, before he really stopped and to loosen up, he played one more song. One that he found great for years and always liked to dance to it. Because it was kept wonderfully simple. "Baboushka" by Rashni in the dance mix version. When the song ended and he stopped in front of the mirror and looked at himself, he saw a smile on his lips. (Last video, promise!)

https://youtu.be/7LRCynXVxSU

But when Yibo turned around to the door and saw all the students outside the rehearsal room who had been watching him dance for two hours, he was suddenly embarrassed. Why had he forgotten to close the curtains?

Yibo grabbed his belongings, drank half a liter of water in one go, and walked to the door, where the students applauded him loudly. A few patted him on the shoulders, others told him how great he was, and one stood there clapping as well with a broad smile. It was Seungyoun who was back from his weekend trip.

Youn hugged Yibo and wanted to accompany him to the dormitory. But one of the coaches who had been watching him approached Yibo and asked to talk to him. Yibo followed him to his office and the coach immediately explained why he wanted to talk to Yibo. "You know that every 3 months we have an event that is broadcast live on the internet right?"

"Yes sir."

"Good, in two weeks there will be the first official live event. And after watching you for two hours just now, a thought occurred to me. How about you do a solo performance with music of your choice and a dance of your choice?"

"Um, that would be awesome. I'd love to."

"And then there's this. A company is looking for a dancer for an advertising shoot. The whole thing will be shot on a rooftop. And I think you would be perfect for this advertising shoot."

"Me?"

"Yes. And if you want, I'll call the company and pitch you to them."

"Wow, I'd love to. So that leaves me speechless right now."

"Really? I guess you still don't realize how much you can captivate people with your dancing talent."

"I never really thought about it. Dancing is just what I love."

"I understand, and it shows on your face. Good, then I'll make contact and I'm sure we'll be able to admire you dancing in a promotion on TV and the Internet soon."

"I would love that sir."

"Okay. Now go take a shower. Use the showers here at the academy and don't go to the dorm all sweaty. It's cold and windy outside. You'll just get sick."

"Okay sir. I'll be going now then. And thank you."

"Thank you. Now off to the shower."

"Yes. Goodbye sir." Said Yibo and left the office. Seungyoun was waiting for him in front and escorted Yibo to the showers. He remained seated in the locker room and waited until Yibo finished showering.

No sooner had Yibo dried off and put on his underpants and gone to the locker room than Youn asked him, "So, who was the anonymous writer of that note?"

"I have no idea. That person didn't show up." Replied Yibo.

"No?"

"No. I waited for over an hour, but no one came. Maybe the note was delivered earlier. At some point in the last 14 days."

"Maybe."

"And you know what? After waiting over an hour and no one came, I went back to the dorm and who did I see on the way there?"

"Alessia?"

"That's right. She was hanging on Zhan's arm."

"She let him take her to the dorm almost every night."

"What?"

"Yes. You weren't there and didn't see it. But Wooseok and I saw it almost every night."

"And what's going on between the two of them?"

"I'd like to know that too Yibo. Rumor says that the two of them are a couple because they were together every day. They even formed a duo and performed together."

"Why didn't you tell me this when we talked on the phone?"

"Because I didn't want to upset you unnecessarily. You were with your mom and had other problems."

"Mhhh, that's right. What's your impression of them? Are they a couple?"

"Hard to say. Maybe. They've always kept to themselves. Supposedly to practice. But who knows what they really did. Because when they performed, it was only good enough for second-to-last place."

"Oh yeah?"

"Mn. Zhan sang a ballad and Alessia was supposed to dance to it. But she didn't get her steps right. And Zhan had a few mistakes in his song, too."

"So I guess they didn't practice."

"Seems so."

"Well, what can I say? If they're really a couple now, then I'm out. Then I don't stand a chance."

"Nothing is clear yet Yibo. Neither of them has confirmed it."

"I bet Alessia will as soon as Zhan leaves. And I'm sure right away tonight."

"So what if she does. Until he confirms it, it doesn't mean anything."

"I wouldn't be so sure Youn. If they have been together every day and have been alone a lot, then maybe they are a couple after all. Then they failed at the competition because they were doing other things than practicing. And I think we both know what those other things were. And now let's stop talking about it. Let's go, I'm hungry."

"Yibo..."

"No, don't. I know exactly what you're going to say. But I don't want to hear it right now. Let's just go okay? Let's not talk about this anymore."

"But..."

"Youn, you know. I'm just angry. If I was just a little more like Alessia and had the courage to approach others just like that, maybe I would have approached him first and who knows, maybe things would be different now. But only maybe. Because if he's with Alessia, he's not into men and then it would have all been pointless anyway."

"I'm so sorry Yibo."

"Why? We knew from the beginning that my chance was very small. It didn't work out and I can't change it. Now the only thing that helps is to look ahead and concentrate on my career. Because apparently at least there things are going well." Said Yibo, telling Youn what the coach had told him.

"Sounds like we both have something to celebrate." Laughed Youn and put his arm on Yibo's shoulder as they walked outside.

Yibo smiled, even if it wasn't a real smile. He was still angry and he was also disappointed and sad. But there was nothing he could do. After all, if Zhan didn't like men, what could he do? And against an Alessia he has nothing to offer. She is beautiful, slender and a fabulous ballerina.

As the two friends walked to the dorm, they suddenly stopped and laughed when they saw Cheng, who is finally back. Yibo was so happy to see him that he ran up to him and hugged him. "It's so good to have you back." He said.

"I'm glad too." Cheng replied joyfully.

"Then I can let my brother know that you can have your date soon now."

"Mhhh, I've already texted him."

"Oho, and I'm sure he replied that he's very excited."

"Right. How did you know?"

"Just a hunch. So you've been in contact all this time?"

"Mn. He wrote me about your mom, too. I'm glad she's doing better and recovering."

"So am I."

"And how did it go with Zhan?"

"Not at all."

"Huh? Why not?"

"Oh well. When they got here Alessia grabbed your brother right away. And then it happened with my mom and I had to leave. I didn't get back until yesterday afternoon either."

"But..."

"Listen Cheng. It seems your brother and Alessia are a couple now. So since he's into women, I wouldn't have had a chance anyway."

"Where's the ass now?"

"How should we know? Yibo was still working out until just now and I just got back from my weekend trip too. Your brother and that bitch have been on and off for the last two weeks and no one knew where they were. I'm sure that's how it's going to be now. After all, your brother has to leave in an hour. I'm sure they'll make good use of the time." Explained Youn.

"He can be with whoever he wants. But not with that damn Alessia!" Grumbled Cheng. He grabbed his cell phone and tried to call Zhan, but only reached voicemail. He spoke to the voicemail, "Listen to Zhan! If you're really with that bitch Alessia, I'll never talk to you again!" Then he hung up and angrily stomped off to the dorm. Yibo and Youn followed him with astonished looks.

Yibo had gotten over his bad mood. But now it was Cheng who was boiling with rage inside! He was eager to see what would happen between the two brothers and especially what Cheng would find out about the relationship between Zhan and Alessia. Are they really a couple?