my cutie pie

TITLE : CH. 3 - Continuation; First Talk

~ Previously ~

"Oh, I'm sorry. I must be in the wrong room. Excuse me. Once again, I am so so sorry. Please continue."

"What?"

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Just when Hayoung was about to finish up, the door suddenly opened to her senior in the industry and fellow label-mate, Kang Y/N. Her initial thought of shock turned into confusion because as far as she knew, her senior's comeback was no where near the start of the year and that they had yet to announce anything yet. With that in thought, she thought, (What is he doing, going around the company at this hour when he probably doesn't have any work?) The ever curious Hayoung then went towards the door to look outside, and to her surprise, her senior was sitting on the floor, beside the door - covering his face in embarrassment. As much as she wanted to laugh, she couldn't since he was her senior, so she asked him what was wrong.

"Uhmmm... Sunbae-nim did you need anything? You seem pretty frustrated and you look like you need some help." Hayoung said, trying to contain her laughter; keeping a poker face for her so-called 'professionalism'.

"Actually, I do need some help." Y/N responded, losing the embarrassed look his fave held just moments before. "You see, I lost something while I was out and about earlier today and I've checked every single room in the company and this is the only room I haven't checked yet. Do you mind helping me find it? It's my favourite jacket. It's all black and has a huge Volcom logo on the front."

"I think I saw something like that earlier, but I don't remember where it was. Come inside, Y/N sunbae-nim. I would be more than glad to help you find it. It's got sentimental value to you, after all. I might get a free signed album from you when you guys have a comeback!"

"Thank you, Hayoung-ssi."

The silence was deafening to the both of them. Their minds running amok, formulating ways on how they can converse smoothly despite never talking to each other. Awkwardness filled the air like smoke; the tension was so thick you could probably cut it with a pair of scissors. The only noise that could be heard in the room was the sound of shuffling objects and hushed frustrations. After a long wait, Y/N decided to build the bridge for them to get acquainted.

"So, Hayoung. How is your group doing? I heard that your comeback is just around the corner."

"Uhm, yes but...how do you know..?"

"I'm actually a fan of you guys. I even have your albums and photo cards. I've been a fan since debut so I have everything. The only thing I don't have is my dream pc of you and your number." Y/N said in a casual and laid-back manner. With his way of speaking, Hayoung was baffled with how smooth he was. He literally just asked for her number in the coolest and slickest way any person could think of. If this was something else, she would've thought that she was getting hit on. But as an idol, she only saw it as a something necessary for the workplace and her job.

"Thank you so much for your support, sunbae-nim. Not to mention, your way of getting my number was smooth, I must admit."

"I-..! I didn't mean it like that, Hayoung! I'm sorry if it came off like that. I just have a way with words that even I get shocked at what I say at times." Y/N said, denying Hayoung's statement of how he asked for her number.

"I know, I know. It's fine sunbae-nim." "Just call me Y/N. I'm younger than you so it feels more natural for me. If you do that, I'll call you noona too, unless you don't want me to call you noona but that's fine with me." With a final handshake and an exchange of smiles, Y/N bid her farewell, not forgetting to thank her for her help.

"Well, that was... something." With a smile on her face, she also left the studio, heading straight to her dorm with an unnoticed smile worn on her face. Maybe, just maybe, we might see a miracle in the future. But who knows, right? Life is simple but complicated at the same time. Everything is just a game of reacting as quick as possible. Let's hope they can react to their situation as quick as we think.

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pretty short but it'll do for now (⁠◠⁠‿⁠◕⁠)