Seventeen Imagines

Hoshi: lips

(requested by anonymous)

Soonyoung is finally debuting as an actor and he's come to his first major road block. He's about to film his first kiss scene with the lead actress and he's completely overwhelmed. Soonyoung isn't able to focus, he's anxious, his body kept trembling uncontrollably, his expressions and movements seemed almost robotic. The director keeps telling Soonyoung to relax and be as genuine as possible but he's just unable to do it.

Every time he's supposed to make his move Soonyoung hesitates and messes up the shot. Retake after retake and by this point the director was getting frustrated with him. But Soonyoung doesn't know what to do to change his behavior. He can't help that he doesn't want to kiss the actress.

You're watching from behind the cameras, feeling bad for the idol. It was obvious Soonyoung was having a hard time and the director was making it that much harder on him each time he yelled at him. You've been a manager for Seventeen for almost a year now and since working closer with Soonyoung you've learned he's a hardworking yet sensitive individual. He could only take so much before he starts to crack.

Finally the director called for a 15 minute break. Soonyoung rushed straight to his dressing room and slammed the door behind him. You followed after him and stood by the door debating whether to go in or not, knowing he needed a moment to himself. After a couple minutes you joined him in his dressing room.

Soonyoung was sitting down on the couch in the room with his head tilted back and his right arm covering his eyes. He let out a loud, heavy sigh when he heard you walk in. Even though Soonyoung gives you a hard time every day with how demanding he is you still can't help but feel bad for him. As an entertainment manager you're surrounded by stressed out and overworked idols all the time but Soonyoung was a special breed of idol. He was one of the most dedicated of them all, always going above and beyond to achieve his personal goals.

And that was something you truly admired about Soonyoung. As much of a pain in the ass he is you really do have a level of respect for him that's unmatched. You cleared your throat to get the idol's attention then handed him a cold bottle of water. He didn't say thank you but you could tell he was grateful. Then without warning Soonyoung suddenly started venting to you.

It was the first time he's ever done that.

"The director wants me to kiss her but I just can't. How can two people kiss without there being something between them?"

"Isn't that called acting?" You sarcastically asked.

Soonyoung shot you a glare but it didn't last very long. It was obvious he was having a panic attack and he couldn't muster the energy to bicker with you like he normally would. You sat down in a chair across from Soonyoung and waited for him to calm down. When he seemed a little less tense you figured you'd shoot your shot.

"Can I give you some advice?" You asked though you didn't think he'd accept any.

"Sure." Soonyoung answered, which surprised you.

"Do you have someone you like?" You abruptly asked.

Soonyoung spat out water he was in the middle of drinking. He looked shocked by your question, purposely avoiding your gaze. After he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand he gave you an answer. You couldn't see it but Soonyoung was blushing.

"That's none of your business."

You rolled your eyes and sighed. You had a feeling he was going to say something like that but you continued getting to the point of your question. Soonyoung agreed to it, so why not?

"Just try to imagine the female lead as someone you like, or a person you admire."

The room fell silent. You thought maybe your advice wasn't really as helpful as you imagined it would be since Soonyoung didn't respond. After a solid minute of silence he shifted on the couch. He clasped his hands together, resting his elbows on his knees. He looked like he was deep in thought now.