Behind The Scene

"Hitting this shit isn't enough, I need to actually beat the shit out of this man right now"

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Okay, wait, a bit of context might come in handy here, as you last left our group eating some pastries.

So, after coming back to the building, the Enhypen guys were called in to the gym in order to film for one of their variety shows.

It is after two hours of filming that they are finally allowed a break, as our five interns come in with their change of clothes before also taking their morning break.

"-What do you say we go for some boxing together during the break? The room where the ring is is on last floor of the gym, we could  head there for a few minutes.

- Who do you want to fight so badly, Sunghoon ?

- No one hyung, I just feel the need to free my mind

- Then shall we go?"

Ailen, aka the least athletic of the batch, being so eager to head to the boxing ring, surprises them all, but they naturally agree, and in less than ten minutes, they are standing in front of punching balls. Being twelve with only ten bags, Meri and Jay are drawn to use the smaller bag placed on the ring. Destiny would say the latter; a curse would blame the first one.

And so begins their "break" , each of them letting go of whatever thought they might have crowding their heads illegally by punching the sandbag in front of them. However, one of them seems to be having a hard time putting the gloves on.

"- Can I help?

- I'd be grateful if you could, yes"

Staring at the young man in front of her, Nai can't help but wonder what good she might have done in her past life for her to have met Jungwon in this one. As unworthy as she feels of her time, she can't help but feel glad for him to be by her side.

How sad that he might find someone better one day, but it can't be helped; I'm just a random intern in his company.

And just as if he was actually reading her mind, a reassuring and warm smile lights the face of the Korean.

"I'd be glad to help you anytime, never hesitate to ask"

Right next to them, someone is getting frustrated by hearing a never ending whistling on the other side of the ring she was on.

"Hitting this shit isn't enough, I need to actually beat the shit out of this man right now"

As she keeps on punching the bag in front of her as "this man" still whistles, his back turned, his perfect idol smile on as always, Meri feels the anger taking over her will to stay composed.

"As if you could ever beat me. It'd be a miracle for you to even just touch me once"

If the sole sight of Jay was enough to infuriate the ginger head, that sentence he just let out is making her see red.

"Fuck it"

With a single look on her side, Meri is able to warn her four friends about what is about to happen; Jay might regret his cockiness real quick.

After putting on the proper protection for an actual boxing match, the two rivals end up standing in front of each other, each on one side of the ring.

"I told you, remember? I hope you are ready to see your so called man's ego get crushed as well as that pretty face of yours"

Only laughing at that statement, the American answers by simply putting his guard up.

From that moment on, everything goes out in a flash. Meri being an absolute brawler, Jay has no choice but to rely on a bob and weave defense method in order to not get punched right in the face. One thing is for sure, in no way did he expect the Finns to be that aggressive, let alone that good. And he isn't the only one.

Looking at the fight going on in front of them, the six other members are as choked as their colleague. Laughing when seeing the young men's expressions, Kai can't help but feel proud of his friend.

"She used to be a regional champion back in Finland, he stands no chance"

A thud from the ring doesn't give the newly released information, about who they already knew to be a strong woman, time to sink in as they all look back at the two fighters. They didn't even turn their attention away from the match for a microsecond, yet it was enough for the singer to end up lying on his back, the fist of Meri less than ten centimeters away from breaking his nose.

"Again."

This word alone is enough to bring a smirk to the young woman's face as she immediately stands up in order to walk back to her corner of the ring.

"So you like suffering, huh?"

Hardly getting back on his feet, Jay imitates her, putting his guard back up. This time he is throwing the first punch, annoyed by the smirk that still hasn't left the face of his opponent.

"So predictable"

Faking a check hook, she follows up with a cross, and, in less than a minute, her forearm is pressed against the rapper's throat as he gasps for air.

"Again"

"Again"

"Again"

They have been going at it for more than half an hour when Jungwon finally steps in to Jay lying on his back and Meri on top of him after a tackle.

"This is enough, Jay; someone might end up hurting themselves."

Mixed feelings are flowing through the young man when a soft hand suddenly shows up in front of his eyes. With a faint smile, Meri helps him get up before exiting the area.

"I was expecting more of you, Park Jong Seong..but I guess you are not that bad for a man"

Too stunned to even hear his leader asking him about his condition, the black-haired can't take his eyes off the ginger's back as she walks away.

Maybe a good fight does help after all. At least, that is what Jay is hoping for, considering that this might be the first time the ginger has ever talked to him without threatening his life. I personally wouldn't bet on any kind of nice conversation between the two any time soon, but hope springs eternal.

"I'll practice, get stronger, and next time I will beat you, MeriKorhonen!"

Only answering to the almost scream of the young man (who might have thought he was in a shônen for a second) with a wave, she finally steps out of the room, her perfume being the last thing left of her presence (and now he is in a shôjo, Jay get a hold).

Ngl, I always knew Jay and Meri would fight one day. Our Finn patience isn't limitless. 

Anyway, hope you liked the chapter and see you next time for a new one!