A Common Desire

22

Another week had passed and it had been nothing but busy. You and Mingyu had spent most of your time together, working on the single. Your schedule was full of practice and meetings, so you had barely any free time, you were literally working 24hrs a day, meaning no sleep and more stress. Stress was your biggest weakness.

Today you had a photo shoot together. Photo shoots were always your favourite thing. You loved the atmosphere of the set, not to mention how good the stylists make you look.
You were especially excited for this concept. The black and white vintage aesthetic complemented your personality.

You were getting your hair done and you fell asleep in the chair, with your AirPods in playing a chill playlist. The hair and makeup station was more like your bed than your actual bed was.

Everything was peaceful, but of course peace isn't an option when you're doing a project that involved Seventeen. You were woken up by their laughter from outside of your waiting room, you figured they were filming for INSIDE SEVENTEEN. You and Mingyu were asked to document the process of the single development so it could be used in their program, you happily agreed. So there was a camera with you wherever you went.

After putting your first outfit on, you grabbed your coffee and joined the everyone on set. Mingyu was waiting for you. "Finally you're here." He sighed when you finally stood next to him. "I must say, Princess. You look lovely."

Damn, so do you. Is what you desperately tried not to say. Instead you said, "Not so bad yourself."

"Now we have individual shoots first before we do the couple ones." He told.

You nodded, telling him that you understood as you sipped on your coffee. Mingyu, being the annoying kid that he is, snatched your coffee and started drinking it himself. Before you could protest, he swung his arm over your shoulder and guided you over to the cameras, "You're going first. I'll monitor you." He said.

"I don't want you watching me." You nudged him.

"Why?" The overdramatic gasp made a comeback.

"Because it's embarrassing."

"There is nothing embarrassing about looking sexy." His eyebrows shook to the beats of his voice.

You nudge him again, and attempted to hide the rosey tint to your cheeks. "It's not sexy. Can you just look away while I'm doing it?"

He looked at you bewildered. "I've literally seen you naked and your-"

You quickly shushed him while covering his mouth, yours eyes darting around you, confirming that no one heard him. "You can't just say things like that." You slowly removed your hand from his mouth.

"I was only speaking the truth." His teasing smile did nothing to ease the situation.

"It's like you take pride out of mocking me." You crossed your arms and put on your best serious face. Apparently it wasn't convincing enough.

"Yes. I do." He replied bluntly, "It is indeed very funny when you get embarrassed and I take joy in making you feel that way."

"I'm reconsidering your friendship application."

"Stop being over dramatic, Princess. Go and work your ass off for the camera. I'll be right here watching."

Before you could protest, your name was called, indicating that it was time for shooting.

Despite feeling super insecure since Mingyu was watching you, very intensely, and continued to make faces behind the camera, while also sipping on your coffee. You were a professional, and you took your job seriously. So, you blocked everything else from your mind as the photo shoot went on.

When it was Mingyu's turn, you took back your now empty coffee and copied his mocking actions, but just like you, it didn't affect him.

You instantly abandoned your mission to tease him when you realised how hot he looked, and he knew it. His cockiness shined through as soon as he painted on his model face. And honestly, you were just enjoying the view.

As he walked back up to you, his grin shines through. He knew you were staring. "How did I do?"

You hit his rock hard chest, not intending to hurt him. "Kim Mingyu!"

His sweet chortle only made your heart beat faster. "What? I did nothing wrong. Why are you hitting me?" He knew exactly what he was doing.

"You're such a tease."

"Did I make the little one shy?" He cooed, bending down a little so he was around your height.

"I would slap your face if you didn't have makeup on. So I suggest you stay away from me when we are done."

Mingyu couldn't take you seriously, no matter stern you tried to appear. He chortled before pulling you back in front of the cameras, getting you ready for the couple pictures. A member of staff took your coffee off you and handed you both some props that fit with the set. He had a vintage camera while you held a pair of round glasses.

You thought that it was going to be awkward, but it was the complete opposite. At first, you had to take a few earnest pictures together. But after a few minutes, the photographer instructed you to just have fun in front of the camera. With Mingyu's teasing, carelessness came easily for you both.

There were a lot of pictures that were taken both inside and outside and in different outfits. Overall you were exhausted by the end, you were in the verge of falling asleep as you walked.

To fight off your tiredness, you decided to take a pill to help you stay awake. You knew it was dangerous, especially after what happened a year prior, but you were desperate, even more so since the single was going to be released in a few weeks. You needed to be at your full strength, but you couldn't do that if you were falling asleep every time you were idle. So you took one secretly, not alerting any common staff.

Mingyu walked into your waiting room. He was now in comfortable clothing and took his makeup off. He smiled when he spotted you, "Is your schedule clear for the rest of the day?" He asked as he approached you.

"Why? What are you planning?" You raised an eyebrow, knowing you weren't going home anymore.

"Wanna come and eat with me? I don't recall us eating anything all day."

"Do I really have a choice?"

He grabbed your bag and slung it over his shoulder and linked his arm through yours. "Nope. I hope you like Chinese food."