Forbidden/ SKZ Hyunjin

Chapter 12 - Solutions?

Nari made her way upto the dance studio, walking in and setting her bag on the floor. She looked up, pausing slightly when there was a single black haired boy. It didn't take her long to realise it was Hyunjin, the way he danced, the way he moved around the room. He hadn't heard her come in over the music, jumping when he saw her in the mirror. He quickly paused the music, turning to face her. "I thought you left already?"

"I was about too..." The girl responded, hesitantly taking a few steps further into the room. "You dyed your hair again?"

Hyunjin nodded, running his fingers back through his hair. "I didn't want to stay red for my week off... it's too obvious. Mr. Park said all the staff had left already? Luckily Itzy's stylist was still around." He explained, looking away. He couldn't face her, not after the argument earlier on. He felt too guilty for dragging her into this mess, for what his members had said. "I'm sorry for what Seungim said earlier... he was angry at me not you."

Nari pursed her lips, shaking her head. "It's okay... you don't have to apologise for him. I understand why he and the others are hesitant. You all worked hard to get here..." She looked down at her feet, shifting her weight slightly. There was an obvious tension between the two. Both of them had that urge after being separated for so long, the urge to hold each other, talk, just be close. It had only been three weeks, but they were just starting out the relationship when it all came out.

Neither Nari or Hyunjin had the guts to make the first move, so Hyunjin just did what he was most confident in. "Do you... want to dance? I can teach you something.... or something..." He rubbed the back of his neck, that innocent look on his face. Nari just smiled at him, nodding a little. The building was pretty much empty this late, the only people being around were those who liked to fit in a late night practice.

So Hyunjin started to teach Nari the Charmer choreography, the simplest parts at least. He wasn't exactly a dance teacher, but it kept the two entertained and broke that awkwardness. "Oh come on... I can't move my body like that!" Nari laughed a little, moving a loose strand of hair from her face.

Hyunjin cocked a brow at her, a playful smile on his face. "How do  you know if you don't try?" He teased, waiting expectantly for her attempt. Nari felt her face getting hot, finding it a little embarrassing. It was obvious she wasn't going to try. "Let me help you?" He made it sound like a question, but before she could even answer he was stood behind her.

He put his hands on her hips, pulling her body back against his. "Just relax... like this." He helped her mimic his own movements, watching her through the mirror. The longer they stayed together, the more nervous Nari started to become. She had missed being so close to him, feeling his warm breath against her neck, the smell of his faded cologne. It sent a shiver down her spine.

"See.. you got it." He muttered, before stepping away. He played the next part of the song as Nari recomposed herself.

"I remember this part, Chan was supposed to lift his shirt but Felix did it instead." She smiled a little, remembering the way Na-eun almost passed out the first concert.

"How is that the only thing you remember?" Hyunjuin asked, a hint of jealousy in his voice. All of the members were good looking, so it's understandable how they could feel wary of each other.

"The way Na-eun almost fainted at the sight. Seriously, you boys could have given her a warning..." Nari tilted her head slightly, watching him walk over to her to continue the dance. She couldn't help but be slightly amused by the look on his face. "Maybe you could take a few tips from Felix..." She joked, leaning forwards and lifting the bottom of his shirt.