FALLEN WONDERLAND 「LEE SOO HYUK & SEO YEA JI FICTION」

19: The Runway Redemption

Lee Soo Hyuk and Seo Yea Ji had been eagerly waiting for this moment – walking the runway for Hermès. They would manage to settle their differences from the past and were excited to work together once again. But, as they got ready in their respective hotel rooms, nerves started to set in.

Manager Kim went back and forth, making sure everything was in order. He knocked on Lee Soo Hyuk's door and walked in to find him sitting in front of a mirror, getting his hair done. "How are you feeling, Lee Soo Hyuk?" Manager Kim asked, knowing how Lee had been feeling on the plane.

"I'm a bit nervous, to be honest," Lee Soo Hyuk replied, looking at himself in the mirror. "This is a big event, and we need everything to be perfect."

Manager Kim lifted his eyebrow in irony gazing at Lee, "You have been on bigger shows, and you were less nervous?"

Lee took a deep breath, "I know, but Seo was not with us," he explained. "You know how things went last time."

Manager Kim nodded in understanding, "I remember, but don't worry. Just focus on the show and do your best."

Lee Soo Hyuk nodded, feeling a bit better.

Manager Kim then headed to Seo Yea Ji's room, knocking on the door before walking in. Seo Yea Ji was sitting on the bed, going over her notes for the interview. When Manager Kim walked in, she looked up and greeted him with a small smile.

"Everything's going well," Manager Kim replied, taking a seat next to her. "We should be leaving in an hour."

"I should be ready by then," Seo Yea Ji admitted.

Manager Kim then reminded her, "Make sure to keep your anger checked. And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask."

Seo Yea Ji smirked at his remark, knowing that they were there to settle things between her and Lee. "I will keep that in mind," she replied with a hint of irony in her voice.

Manager Kim chuckled softly and got up, "Alright then. I'll leave you to it."

As Manager Kim left the room, Seo Yea Ji couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. This was a big event, and she wanted to do her best. But, at the same time, she was happy that she and Lee Soo Hyuk had settled their differences. She took a deep breath, feeling ready to take on the runway.

Lee Soo Hyuk and Seo Yea Ji crossed paths in the lobby of their hotel, both dressed casually in jeans and t-shirts. They glanced at each other but didn't say a word. After what had happened in the past, there was an awkward tension between them, and they weren't in the mood to talk.

As they sat in the car on the way to the venue, Manager Kim guided them through what they would do on the runway. Lee Soo Hyuk, an experienced model, listened attentively, already knowing what to expect. Seo Yea Ji, on the other hand, typed notes on her phone, trying to keep up with Manager Kim's tips and advice.

When they arrived at the venue, they were greeted by a team of talented hair and makeup artists. The artists gave them a brief for their looks, and Lee Soo Hyuk had his hair styled into a sleek, slicked-back look, while Seo Yea Ji's hair was styled in loose waves. Both of them were given bold, dramatic makeup looks to complement their outfits.

Lee Soo Hyuk looked sharp in a tailored suit with a classic Hermès tie, while Seo Yea Ji wore a stunning flowing silk dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. They both felt like a million bucks, ready to take on the runway.

As they prepared for the show, there was still an unspoken tension between them, but they both remained professional and focused. They rehearsed their walks several times to make sure they were in sync with each other. It was clear that Lee Soo Hyuk had more experience, but Seo Yea Ji was a quick learner, determined to do her best.