𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄 ➪ l. haiba

ch. 2 | keiji

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THE HAIBAS?! they're one of the most well-known modeling families in all of japan.. I GET TO DO THIS ALL BECAUSE OF CATS PERFORMING YOGA POSES-?! you widened your eyes but quickly composed yourself before she could comment on it.

you've seen their family in magazine covers all the time, especially alisa haiba. you heard that she has a sibling who has recently joined the industry as well. your thoughts got cut off as mitsuki snapped her fingers to gain your attention.

"silly me! I forgot to say, if you don't accept this offer, you'll be moved all the way down to department one!" she stated coldly through her grin.

your heart started racing. the last thing you wanted to do was drop from department fifty-two all the way down to one just like that.

"I don't have all day, l/n. and before you make any unnecessary remarks, im going to be paying for your train ride there, and the studio you'll be staying at. as well as some other necessities." 

with that, you gulped and slowly nodded while a million thoughts raced through your head.

"excellent! now, you may leave. immediately," she said as she clapped her hands together.

as you were about to walk out of the room, mitsuki had called you again. when you turned towards her you noticed that she was staring deep into your soul. you flinched, never feeling so intimidated in your life.

"if you even dare to embarrass the agency in any way, you will be instantly fired. the haibas are the biggest contributors to this company, and I can't have you ruining everything. treat them as if they are.. the royal family. UNDERSTAND?!" mitsuki threatened with the most frightful face you've ever encountered.

you vigorously nodded, stepping out and speed walking towards the elevator, ignoring everyone around you this time.

don't cry. don't cry. don't cry.

once you got to your office, you shut the door closed and fell into your leather chair with tears threatening to stream down your face. you would always become extremely sensitive when people would raise their voice at you, especially mitsuki.

relax, y/n.

its just six months.

you worked so hard for an opportunity like this, don't give up now.

your thoughts were cut off as your best friend, akaashi keiji, walked into your office and knelt down beside you. his gunmetal blue eyes bared into your red ones. 

"what's wrong? is it that bitch of a boss, again?"

you instantly widened your eyes and covered his mouth with your hand. "shh! she might hear you!" you whisper yelled.

"we're six floors down, y/n," he deadpanned.

"right.. but still! you never know, she could be listening from anywhere!" you exclaimed as he shook his head in disappointment.

you met akaashi on your first day of work here, two years ago. he worked in the shounen magazine section. fortunately, your offices are right next to each other.

while you explained your dilemma to him, he just sat there and listened, trying to concoct a solution for you.

as soon as akaashi heard the name haiba, he perked up. he realized that mitsuki definitely left out the fact that their family is extremely kind and caring, but he didn't want you to know that. to him, it was fun teasing you over something that wasn't even that serious. 

he gaped at you with a terrified face.

"why're you making that face keiji.. this is a mid-life crisi-"

"I played volleyball against one of the haibas.. he was big and scary."

"r-really?!"

"yeah, be extremely careful or you just might not make it back alive," he responded.

"i-if I don't make it back, always remember that you're my favorite," you stated as you immediately pulled him into a hug, feeling petrified. 

the dark-haired boy just nodded and hugged you back, his face dusting a dark shade of crimson due to your sudden embrace. 

unbeknownst to you, akaashi had developed a crush on you over the years of being 'office buddies'. in fact, it was sort of a big one. but, he definitely didn't plan on telling you anytime soon. he was afraid that if he spilled the beans, it would ruin the close bond between the two of you.

"uhh, keiji, save the rest of our hug for when I'm about to leave," you said in-between chuckles .

"right- sorry," he apologized as he pulled away, blushing more from embarrassment at the way that he got so lost into the hug, he forgot to let go.

"I'll.. head back to my room now," he quickly patted your head before leaving your presence, trying to hide his red face.

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im so so sorry for the ppl that waited for me to update this story for the past three months !!

tbh I didnt think anyone would read it 

ily tho <3

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