A STAR ON SET (SON CHAEYOUNG X F READER)

CHAPTER IX: FRESH START

You took a deep breath as you stepped into the room where Dahyun and Sana were huddled together, whispering.

Their surprise was evident the moment you entered, their eyes widening as they took in your determined expression.

"Hey, what's going on?" Dahyun asked, tilting her head slightly in curiosity.

You closed the door behind you, the sound echoing in the otherwise quiet room.

"I've made a decision," you announced, your voice steady and clear. "We're starting the filming from the beginning. The wedding scene. All of it."

Sana blinked, clearly taken aback. "Wait, what? Why would we do that? We've already shot—"

"It doesn't matter," you interrupted, feeling the urgency swell inside you. "It'll be for the best. Chaeyoung needs a fresh start. She needs to connect with her character, and that can't happen with how we've been filming."

Dahyun exchanged a worried glance with Sana before stepping closer. "But we've already spent so much time on those scenes. Are you sure this is necessary?"

"Yes," you insisted, a fire igniting within you. "If we keep going like this, we'll only end up with a film that doesn't do justice to Chaeyoung or the story. I know it seems drastic, but we'll make it work. Trust me."

After a moment of hesitation, the two girls nodded in agreement.

Sana raised her eyebrows, half-smiling. "Well, if you think it's the best way forward, then I'm on board. Just give us the details, and we'll make it happen."

"Yeah," Dahyun added, a determined look crossing her face. "Let's do this right."

With a renewed sense of purpose, you quickly outlined your plan, instructing them to gather the cast and crew for an announcement.

You felt a rush of excitement coursing through you, knowing that this was the first step toward rebuilding not just the film, but also the fragile bond you shared with Chaeyoung.

Within an hour, the word had spread. The actors gathered, looking curious yet respectful of your decision.

You stood in front of them, trying to exude confidence. "I know this may come as a surprise, but we are going to start over from the wedding scene. I believe that this is essential for the integrity of our film and for Chaeyoung's performance."

Murmurs of surprise ran through the crowd, but you pressed on. "I understand if this is frustrating, but I promise you, it'll be worth it. Chaeyoung deserves this chance to shine, and I'll be working closely with her in the coming days to make sure she's ready. I'm counting on all of you to support her through this process."

After a moment, you noticed Chaeyoung standing at the back of the room, her expression unreadable.

You caught her eye, and she offered you a small, tentative smile, one that filled you with hope.

With a nod of reassurance, you turned back to the cast, ready to face the challenge ahead.

You could feel the tension in the air, but beneath it lay a current of excitement.

This was a chance to reclaim what had been lost, not just in the film but in your relationship with Chaeyoung as well.

And with that thought, you stepped into a new chapter of your journey, determined to help her shine like the star she was meant to be.

As the last crew member exited the set for dinner, you turned to Chaeyoung, a stack of papers in hand. The space felt eerily quiet, the flickering lights casting a warm glow around you both.