Parallel Universe [NaMon Fanfic]

Chapter 6

I was one minute earlier than the scheduled meeting.

"Is that your girlfriend?" Nanon slowly looked at me.

"Mm," he replied with a slight nod. He looks like he did not have much sleep last night. I sneaked a peek at his girlfriend’s message for him.

Fighting, Nanon <3

I smiled bitterly. "Good for you.” If only Pluem is also like that to me. I patted his shoulder and sat three chairs away from him.

"Everyone, gather here. We'll start the meeting now." Underneath the table, I opened my phone and texted a message to Pluem.

Good morning. Are you going to the office today?

There’s a 99% possibility that he won’t reply to me, but it’s alright. He’s just mad right now. When his anger subsides, he’ll be back to the same sweet Pluem that I know. And the quickest way to that is to fix the mess I’m in.

"Let's take a break." I stood up immediately and went to Nanon the moment the director said those words.

“So what's your plan?" I asked and he automatically looked sideways. Did he forget?

“Well…” He completely forgot. It’s written all over his face.

“Well?” I wonder how he’ll try to save himself. Instinctively, I started to tap my foot to count the seconds passing by that he didn't answer.

“We’re not going to do that anytime soon, right?” he asked, training his gaze towards the script. His mouth is tightly sealed. Is that all that I'll get from him? I sighed heavily.

“Let’s talk about that next month then.” I replied and went back to my seat.

This is frustrating. One month. I still have to wait for one month before Nanon and I could finally clear things up between us. Would I have to endure that long before Pluem talks to me again? That careless jerk caused all this accident and yet still enjoys the smiles of his girlfriend. What about me?

Wait. Should I ask Nanon to talk to Pluem for me?

"Everyone, time to talk about the clothing and props." With that, the meeting resumed but my worries about Pluem lingered at the back of my mind.

This is our first fight where another person is involved and Pluem is one who doesn't trust people easily. Even now that we've known about each other's feelings for a while now, he still can't be in a relationship with me. I was so close to proving myself to him and something like this suddenly happened.

"Now, let's talk about the artists." My mind snapped back to reality. The director was staring at me, and I could feel other people's gazes as well. The accident won't affect the series… Right?

“First, I want to talk about some issues.” A lump in my throat formed. Will the director mention the vlog? A cold sweat ran at my temple. What should I do?

My mind snapped back to reality when my phone in my pocket vibrated. I fished it out and looked at the notification. an instant relief washed over. Finally, Pluem replied.

I’m about to.

I’ll find him right after this meeting.

“Nong’Off and Nong’Gun, I hope you’re now comfortable with each other. It was really difficult to shoot a scene of you two in the first season of the series! You need to do better, okay?” I turned towards P’Off and P’Gun sitting beside each other. Judging by their intertwined hands and touching shoulders, I doubt they’ll still have a problem with shooting sweet scenes. I wish Pluem and I can be like that too.

“And the four of you,” the director pointed towards the four main characters of Puppy Honey 2.

“It’s good that you guys can go beyond the script and do improvisation, but you guys still need to stay in character, okay?” P’White beside me snickered, I can’t help but take a glance.

“Whenever the four of them are together, they make more bloopers than decent clips. You should see them during the actual shooting.”

“Next!” the room fell silent. Fear and anticipation filled the air as we waited for the director’s next words.

"I would like to welcome the new actors and actresses that will be working with us." I sighed in relief as the director smiled at us.

"We'll be together for the next two months or so, I hope you don't play around too much and accidentally break things or something." A few giggles rose from the different corners of the room. They know what the director is talking about, because they already worked together in the first season. But I don't. I felt left out.

"That's all. Don't forget to give your sizes for fitting outfits." We're finally done! I immediately lined up to get my measurements. Suddenly, my phone vibrated.

What time will your meeting be done? I'll wait outside the meeting room.

Getting a message from Pluem brought a smile to my face. I wanted to type a reply but the measure of my arms was being taken, so I decided to send a voice message instead.

"I'll be out in minute-"

"I almost forgot." Instinctively, I turned towards the director's voice.

"Nong Nanon Nong Chimon, we need to talk." Hearing my name with Nanon’s in the same sentence gave me bad feelings. I don’t usually get mad at someone, but I’m really starting to hate him. I stood one meter away from him when I got to the director.

“Come closer, Nong Chimon.” The next moment, I felt Nanon’s hand gently pulling me near them.

“Okay. This is Nong Chimon’s first time to work on a project so I’d like to ask you Nanon to take care of him, alright?” Why would I need him to take care of me?

“Another thing, we’re now all about advocating gender diversity but I hope you don’t display too much affection in public.“ Why would I display affection for him?!

“That’s all, you can go now!” What is wrong with these people?

“Where are you going?” I turned towards Nanon’s voice.

“To Pluem, he’s waiting for me,” I replied. Pluem is the only good thing about today.

“I saw him leave a while ago though.”

“Leave?” I grabbed my phone and called Pluem, all while running to grab my things and get out of the meeting room. Why won’t he pick up?

“Where are you going?” I turned towards the stairs next to the door. It was Pluem.

“I thought you left.” I thought I saw a shadow pass over his face, but then his face showed confusion of what I said.

“Why would I?” Why did Nanon…? Nevermind that.

“Do you want to eat somewhere?” I asked Pluem and he nodded smilingly.