A/N: Photo credits to SB19 Sejun Fan Page.
It's been two weeks since the intense training of the ALAB Elites started. Every elite had to adjust with the new teaching methods and lessons. However, to John Paulo's eyes, this intense training is insanely hard for a normal person. If they were normal students of ALAB University, they could have fainted or get hospitalized with the intense training they are going through.
Thus, Paulo's mind has been restless ever since. The other elites tried to ask him but he can't utter about uncertainty. It will only make the elites anxious.
Aside from the training, Paulo also noticed that something about Justin is strange. He seems more distant than before. He couldn't decipher why, but they began to drift apart than before.
"Hey! Paulo! I've been asking you for a while!"Stell said while waving his hand in front of Paulo.
That's when Paulo came back to his senses. They were packing up their things because they had just finished training.
"I'm sorry, Stell. What were you saying?" he asked.
"I said, where do you want to go? Our first rest day is tomorrow. It's terrible! I miss the outside world!"Stell whined.
"Anywhere, it's okay with me,"Paul answered.
While the other members were talking, Paulo couldn't help but glance at Justin, who was currently playing Pacify on the computer.
He frowned because in the four years they had been together, he had only just seen her play a horror game. Justin was a bit scared and didn't like blood and violence.
"Justin, when did you start liking horror games?"Paulo immediately asked, catching everyone's attention.
Justin just looked at him with a cold look and then focused back on the computer, much to Paulo's surprise. Justin never fails to be a mangdedma, especially when asked a question.
"Ah, Paulo. I taught Justin. He said he couldn't do anything lately so I taught him. Good thing he liked it. Hahaha!"Josh explained to Paulo but he was still not convinced.
"Hey Paulo, don't forget to submit our medical reports today. I don't want to be punished because I want to enjoy my rest day!"said Stella.
Paulo suddenly came to life at Stell's words. Right. He needed to see the medical records. It was impossible to find anything unusual there, especially since their training was so intense.
This is the only time he will have the chance to check the records because their schedule is always jam-packed.
Paulo immediately headed to his room with the records. It was already four in the afternoon and the deadline for the reports was five, so he had no time to waste.
He saw Josh's record first, then Ken's, Stell's, Justin's, and his own.
But he didn't find anything unusual. All their vitals were normal.
The only thing he saw that was new were the additions to the profiles of the five of them.
Felip Jhon Suson, also known as Ken, standing 168cm, weighing 127lbs, has exceptional dancing skills with utmost versatility in speed and beat of the song. In the speed dance challenge, he successfully danced on-point at 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.5x, 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x random speed dance challenge.
Josh Cullen Santos, also known as Josh, standing 167cm, weighing 121lbs, has excellent memory skills and can memorize rap lyrics at one glance, and can rap for 10 minutes with minimal breathing.
Stellvester Ajero, also known as Stell, standing 170cm, weighing 132lbs, has wide vocal range, making it easier for him to imitate voices after hearing the voice for 30 seconds.
Justin De Dios, also known as Justin, standing 173cm, weighing 130lbs, has hypnotizing voice that can make people fall asleep after 20 seconds. However, during the intensed training, Justin has also shown his skills in controlling the emotion of a person with his singing.
John Paulo Nase, also known as Paulo, standing 172cm, weighing 127lbs, can perfectly in sync his voice and movements into the most accurate notes and beats due to his sensitive hearing.
Upon reading these details, Paulo started to shake as he discovered that each of the members has capabilities that is beyond a normal human has.
But what really piqued his interest in Justin's sudden shifting not only with his personality but also with his capabilities ever since the intense training. As far as he can remember, Justin's ability is a lullaby voice, which can make people fall asleep in seven seconds.
"Did Justin's ability downgraded?" Paulo asked to himself subconsciously.
Paulo tried to remember ever bits of memories he had with Justin but he can't decipher when and why did he suddenly change.
Except...
"Justin has never called me Sejun ever since the intensed training started. But he clearly told me before that he will call me Sejun more oftenly," Paulo thought.
But he has no memories of him and Justin fighting that can result the distant relationship between them.
While in deep thoughts, Paulo's phone suddenly rang.
Go Joshua calling…
He put the papers aside and answered the call.
"Brother, did you get summoned?"Paulo asked.
"Mom wants to know if you'll go home tomorrow for your rest day," Josue said.
Even though Paulo wanted to go home, the situation was still hectic, especially since he still needed to find out about Justin's condition.
"Come to think of it. Kuya Josue has never called me Sejun and became distant with me either. Like how Justin is acting right now," Paulo thought.
"Paulo, are you still there?" Josue asked that made Paulo snapped out of his mind.
"I have to confirm my suspicion," Paulo firmly said in his mind.
"Kuya, do you know a guy named Sejun?" Paulo asked nervously.
At the back of his mind, he is praying that his suspicion is wrong. That his brother and Justin are just having a sudden personality change.
"Sejun? I don't know him, Paulo. Should I know who's that person?" Josue answered that shattered Paulo's mind.
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"Kuya Josue, if I become a performer, what do you think should be my screen name?" the 15-year old Paulo asked to his older brother, Josue.
"Hmm...screen name huh? Well, think something unique but doesn't go far away from your real name, Paulo," Josue said with a smile.
"I can't think of any, Kuya," Paulo said.
"Let's see...John Paulo Nase. JP? Nah, too common. Paulo is too obvious and plain, lalo na yung John. Nase, John. Nase...John. Se...John..." Josue thought loudly, while beside him is Paulo who was waiting for his answer.
"Aha! Sejun! Yes, Paulo! Sejun suits you very well!"Joshua exclaimed.
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"Paulo, hello? Was the call interrupted? You are not answering me," Josue asked to Paulo who was drowned in thoughts already.
"How can you forget the name you gave to me, Kuya Josue?" Paulo thought.
"Yes, Kuya. Tell Mom that I won't go home tomorrow. I have some things to finish in school," Paulo plainly answered to hid his confusion.
"Okay, take care. Bye," Josue said and ended the call.
Paulo's hands weakened, making him drop the phone in his hand. He is too shocked with what he just witnessed.
"Is Kuya Josue that I spoke to just now...really my older brother? Or was he..." Paulo couldn't continue his words.
"What did the ALAB University do to my brother?" Paulo asked to himself.
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