He didn't have a choice.
"It's either you do this or get sued."
"I'll get sued either way."
Kai should definitely consider paying Beomgyu for all the work he's doing. As soon as November arrived, sporadic days followed and everything was blamed on the man who's embodying the role of Kai's manager. Beomgyu seemed to have made it a mission to keep Kai busy amidst all trouble, a feat Kai should have known when Beomgyu's relentless in nature, inherently passionate about art, and he is Kai's biggest fan.
"When will we get this done?" Kai asked Beomgyu when a script, surprisingly, landed on his lap without much information given. It wasn't horrible, no, not at all. A bit intrusive, yes, but keeping answers to his chest was a long time failed plan Kai no longer finds attainable.
"If everything happens according to plan, I say 2-3 months. Post production included," It wasn't Beomgyu who answered. Even though Kai had worked with strangers before, he's still very nervous whenever he does.
He sighs. "Nothing goes according to plan."
"We're here to make sure it does," The man replied with a dedication Kai adored. "I'm Seo Chinhwa, the director."
Kai springs from his seat and bowed down. "I'm Huening Kai."
"I'd be horrible if I didn't know that," Chinhwa's comment erupted laughter from the crew, now evidently listening to the exchange. It was the first time he's meeting someone like Chinhwa outside of the professional walls of HYBE Labels. He ought to get used to it now. "We'll be seeing you tomorrow, Kai-nim."
"I can't wait," It definitely seems that way. Even as Beomgyu insisted to do him a favor by driving to Ansan, the hint of excitement remained evident on his face. If Beomgyu noticed, he never made a comment.
Car rides are never quiet with Beomgyu. He was probably the only person Kai knows who still listens to the radio instead of sharing a playlist for a more foreseeable tune, but then again, Beomgyu was always full of surprises. How he settled things with Chinhwa, Kai wasn't so sure. Beomgyu merely smiled when he asked. "He's easy to talk to," he added.
"Don't you have work, hyung?" Kai never runs out of questions.
"I had a photoshoot last week; another one this Saturday. My schedule is a lot more flexible than you think," Beomgyu talks with his whole body, shoulders swaying and head tilting. It's a blessing that he at least knows how to keep his hands on the wheel. "Why? Do you want to get rid of me so soon?"
"Even if I did, I couldn't."
Beomgyu laughed so loud, Kai was sure the cars near them could hear. "You're funny, Hyuka. Sometimes I forget about that."
Kai doesn't know if he should take it as a compliment or an insult. A retort never came, but Kai's scoff was a hint enough for Beomgyu to take. So, the older one adds, "Have you ever thought about making a new album?" He said like it's from the top of his head. "It would be great, you know, for the documentary and your fans."
"I don't even remember what my studio looks like," Kai remarks, uncertain of what he could say otherwise. Releasing an album amidst the whole predicament would be a statement, but Kai wasn't so sure if he can even make it happen in such a short notice. It's easier said than done. "There's no time to write anything."
A tiny voice keeps ringing in his ear: there is always time, Kai thought. He could hear the younger version of him say it with so much passion. It was then when Kai still had so much to say, so much to offer. Contrary to the version of him now who could barely grip a pen without racking his life to find something he can still give.
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'tis the damn season | yeonbinkai
Fanfiction'TIS THE DAMN SEASON © prodtaejun 2022 EXCERPT: Kai had known such a feat from the very beginning of his career, however, self-aware of what songwriting can yield. He came in terms with one truth: a person is more than a song written about them. But...
