"Everyday I look up and my heart is setting into place," Yeonjun starts, directing his pitch into a confident tone—one he loves to use when rapping.

"You tell me that I'm finished but just wait and let me play my ace."

He attempts to loosen his feet, shrugging off the pressure of his four teammates peering up at him. They're gathered in the music room, with Huening Kai sitting by the piano and the other boys gathered around. For their second challenge—composing an original song—they've somehow convinced Yeonjun that they'll be inspired by hearing his freestyle-rap. So he lets the words flow in and out, as he acts as a conduit for rhymes that flow like honey over porcelain.

"I may not have it all together, I have stupid taste,

"But at least I use my talent—never ever put to waste."

Yeonjun laughs a bit at the end, running his hands through his hair. He hasn't freestyled in over a year, and it shows with the subject of the rap going slightly off course, as if he can't quite make up his mind about a theme.

"Wow, more!" Beomgyu calls out, his bright smile so different from the glare that was shot on the first day.

Yeonjun takes a deep breath, searching his soul for a few more bars. They used to come to him like manna from the sky, but now he has to work harder. Still, the fact is still true that after a warm-up, his true style can show through. His last few lines were a gateway, hot chocolate poured over a globe dessert—revealing something more sweet in the center.

"Let's share our dreams, we come today and together,

"And through our song, tomorrow we'll be here no matter.

"No matter pain, or how much our hearts get weathered

"Though we're different we can start this shit now pull the lever."

Yeonjun cringes at himself, quickly putting a hand over his mouth. "Sorry for swearing," he whispers, suddenly returning to a shyer version of the person who can recite rap lines like the ABCs and compose a verse in a minute.

The room is quieted for only a second, before his four teammates jump up and begin cheering. The room's acoustics amplify the noise, causing a delightful ache in Yeonjun's ears. He hasn't heard anything like this since he performed for his school's freshman talent show. Although pride fills his chest, he can't help but shake his head—as if he doesn't deserve all the affirmation. 

"You guys," he says. "I can't say that my freestyle was all that good."

Soobin hums a low disagreement. "No way, Yeonjun. We all can tell your talent really shines when you're rapping. We can't turn away no matter how hard we try."

He blushes at his leader's words. "Stop it. I'm still trying to regain a lot of my lost swag."

"Borrow some from me," says Huening Kai, drawing out laughter from the team.

Taehyun's eyes are thoughtful, and he taps a finger against the side of his head. "Your last verse was really inspiring. It made me think of how we share one dream. Maybe our name could relate to something like that."

"Can you repeat the verse?" asks Beomgyu, his excitement bubbling in how he shifts weight from foot to foot.

Yeonjun nods, repeating his lyrics. The boys think in silence for a minute or two, as Huening Kai plays a few soft keys to help direct their thoughts. "I think we should include 'tomorrow' in our name," the youngest eventually says.

"Good idea," says Soobin. "Does anyone else have anything else?"

Beomgyu nods, putting his fist down on the grand piano in one, sure motion. "Together! We're all hurt in some way, but when we're together we can reach the tomorrow that we're all dreaming of."

Taehyun lets out a soft gasp, his eyes in wide alert. "TOMORROW X TOGETHER. How does that sound?"

"Ooooh." They all let out the same noise, then chuckle at how animated they're becoming. It's almost as if they're candlesticks, and one fiery thought can make all of them burn with energy.

Yeonjun whispers the name under his breath, liking the unique sound. It's like one of his lyrics, proportional and pleasing to the ear. "I love it," he says.

Soobin raises a triumphant fist. "It's settled then. From today on, let's be known as TOMORROW X TOGETHER!"

A/N: What do you think? I would love if this is how they actually came up with the name, haha! Anyway, what's your favorite song off TXT's debut album? I love every one so it's hard for me to decide... but lately Nap of a star has been the most comforting to me.