Within the spaces

Episode 7

The set was buzzing with excitement as the crew prepared for the next scene. Faye skimmed over the script, though her mind wasn't focused on her lines. Today was the day of that scene-the one where Yoko's character, Aneung, had to kiss her character, Neung, on the cheek. It wasn't even a real kiss, more like a quick tap, but somehow, that small gesture was making Faye feel more nervous than she cared to admit.

Faye was usually composed during shoots, but something about this scene-about Yoko-had her stomach doing little flips. Probably because every other kissing scene she had done was with men, and they were usually passionate. But this was different. This was her nong Yoko, and of course, Yoko wasn't helping.

"P'Faye, you ready?" Yoko's voice pulled Faye from her thoughts. She looked up to see Yoko bouncing over with her usual mischievous grin, clearly enjoying the situation far too much.

"Yeah, I'm ready," Faye replied, trying to sound calm, though she could already feel her cheeks warming.

"You sure? You seem a little... tense," Yoko teased, leaning in playfully. "Don't worry, it's just a kiss."

Faye rolled her eyes. "It's not a real kiss, Yoko. It's barely a touch on the cheek."

"Exactly," Yoko smirked, "but I've been told we might need to do it multiple times... you know, for the perfect take."

Before Faye could respond, P'Wan's voice boomed from across the set. "Okay, everyone! Get into position for the kiss scene!" Faye was already tired.

The crew shuffled into place, and Faye could feel all eyes on her and Yoko. P'Wan stood behind the camera, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Yoko, no funny business. You have to get this one right."

Yoko, with an exaggeratedly innocent expression, replied, "Of course, Mami. I'm very serious about this." But as she glanced at Faye, she winked dramatically.

P'Wan couldn't help herself. "Don't get too excited, my child. We know how much you've been looking forward to this scene."

The crew burst into laughter, and Faye's face grew warm. The teasing was relentless, and Yoko seemed to be basking in it.

They got into position for the first take. Yoko stepped closer to Faye, her eyes sparkling with mischief. The script called for Yoko's character, Aneung, to kiss Neung softly on the cheek, but as Yoko leaned in, something wasn't quite right. Instead of following through, Yoko just... paused.

"Cut!" P'Wan called. "Yoko, what's going on?"

Yoko pulled back slightly, her nose inches from Faye's face. "Sorry, Mami, but P'Faye smells really good today."

Faye blinked, caught off guard. "What?"

Yoko grinned and leaned in again, this time clearly sniffing Faye's hair. "Mmm, lemon? Lavender? Whaa, P'Faye, you smell sooo good."

The entire crew burst into laughter, and P'Wan groaned, though she was clearly holding back her own smile. "Yoko, stop sniffing Faye and kiss her cheek!"

Faye couldn't help but laugh along with everyone else, though her face was now undeniably warm. "Are you serious?"

Yoko nodded with exaggerated sincerity. "Very serious. You smell too good not to take a sniff."

"Unbelievable," Faye muttered, but she was smiling now, feeling her nerves ease under the weight of Yoko's ridiculousness.

They reset for the next take, and Yoko leaned in again, but instead of the kiss, she once more hovered near Faye's cheek. Faye could feel the warmth of Yoko's breath on her skin as she waited. And waited.