Aira sighed reading the message she received from Hyunjin. She wasn't thrilled to see it, knowing the guys, they probably want to speed up the photoshoot because of their own projects. It would be a lie to say that she wasn't exhausted after the intense photoshoot she just had. All she wanted to do is to go home and edit the photos she has taken while listening to her favourite music.
"Can it wait for tomorrow?"
Her fingers typed out the question quickly.
"No. You need to come now."
She looked at Hyunjin's stern reply for a short second, locked the screen and made her way to the studio.
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"This better be important, you guys."
"Well hi to you too. That's one hell of an an entrance." Hongjoong quickly responded.
"Look I'm not the one to back down from my tasks and shit, but I'm exhausted today." She looked down trying to avoid the two pairs of eyes staring at her.
Hyunjin looked at Aira surprised, it was probably the first time seeing her this way and he knows well that she never backs away since he had worked on some sets together with her. It never matter to Aira how exhausted she felt, she would push through anyway, but this time was different. Even her demeanor showed it.
"We just wanted to ask you if we could do the photoshoot today? We all ready for you with the outfits and jewelry to make it easier for you."
Aira finally lifted her eyes up to see them both all dressed up in similar outfits, basically the colour scheme was different. Distressed baggy cargo jeans, combat boots, mesh tops and a crochet spiderweb 'sweaters' draped over, paired with heavy chains and bulky rings. She knew Hyunjin and Hongjoong were never tame with their fashion choices, but what she is witnessing right now is exceeding every expectation she had for this shoot and more.
"Earth to Aira." Hongjoong waved his hand in front of her face.
"Sorry, Hongjoong..."
"Don't apologise, we can see that you're not yourself today, but it's understandable. Happens to the best of us." He rubbed her shoulder.
Aira offered a weak smile of gratitude, though she couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that gnawed at her insides. She prided herself on her ability to push through exhaustion and challenges, but today, it felt like even the smallest task was too much to bear.
"I appreciate it, guys," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "But I just...I can't do it today. Can we do it tomorrow if don't mind?"
Hyunjin and Hongjoong exchanged a concerned glance, their expressions filled with a mixture of understanding and sympathy. They knew Aira well enough to know that she wasn't one to back down from a challenge without good reason.
"Hey, it's okay," Hyunjin said gently, placing a reassuring hand on her other shoulder. "We understand. Your health and well-being come first."
"Wanted to speed this up a bit, because some photoshoots were scheduled tomorrow and we wouldn't be able to squeeze in between time crunch what we all agreed to do, but I guess Hongjoong can push those shoots back for the weekend and we can give our full attention and time for you only. " Hyunjin explained.
