Stray kids BXB

30. Elevator / hyunlix

Warnings : claustrophobia, panic/stress attack, hyperventilating/near fainting, inaccurate information about illness, cross dressing/unisex fashion, bullying

Summary : Felix: a newly hired intern who's both eager and nervous to make a good impression. Hyunjin: a respected worker at the office who's been there for years. Faulty elevator: the ultimate shipper

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His hands felt sweaty as he adjusted his belongings.

The bus screeched to a stop, giving Felix just enough time to hop off before the doors shut behind him.

With the building now in view it suddenly all clicked into place, this was really happening, he was really here.

Walking through the modern entryway Felix thought back to his life, everything that led him to this very moment.

Ever since he was young Felix had an eye for the arts, he loved everything artistic and unique. Starting in his teen years Felix developed a taste in fashion and design, he used it as a way to fully express himself and dress as he pleased, often exploring unisex fashion and other fun styles.

After years of studying and practice Felix had graduated with an impressive set of degrees in fashion and design.

He spent the next few months of his life working up to this very moment, after starting off from the bottom at food service jobs Felix nearly cried when his application was accepted here.

The next bit was a blur, he remembered quitting his job and moving to the heart of the city, now standing in front of the very building his dreams would come true in.

As he took in the prestigious marble floors and decorative art hung tastefully on each wall Felix felt the feeling of awe spread through his body.

His slightly heeled knee high black boots clicked faintly as he walked, the fabric of his leather black skirt swished with each step, he could feel his loose sleeved white button up shirt tighten from underneath his oversized suit jacket.

It was simply unreal.

The staff he passed by greeted him politely on his way inside, a few taking an extra second to eye his outfit which had his ears turning red, his feeling of embarrassment soon turned to a feeling of giddiness settling in his chest. It was crucial he made a good impression today, his first day at his dream job was counting on absolute perfection with every minute of the day.

With one final look at the portfolio in his arms Felix took a heavy breath to brace himself before scanning his card to access the elevator.

At every floor number that changed on the screen Felix couldn't help but tap his fingers anxiously against his portfolio, his anxiety had been through the roof with the pressure of his first day officially working here, not to mention all the people here, the increasingly shrinking small elevator wasn't exactly helping ease his mind.

To distract himself, as the ride would take a bit longer with people coming and going at different floors, Felix simply stuck to the back corner of the elevator and reviewed his notes and sketches, trying to keep his eyes glued to something that wasn't the small space.

Instead he eased his mind elsewhere, thinking about his new job. This company was huge in the magazine and runway business, partnering with brands and companies, working with celebrities and organizing shows. This meant a wide spread of opportunity that came with the job, the endless possibilities of his designs being featured somewhere.

Felix had been selected as a regular intern, in fact he didn't necessarily need any kind of portfolio with his role here, however this portfolio rarely left his side, even on the bus ride here he found himself sketching some ideas to add inside, he brought it incase there was ever a chance to show his work here, to maybe get noticed or considered.