makeup artist | jongin ✔

♪ 21 ♪

The day has come and it was time for the SM concert. Everything has been set in place. All has been prepared and checked over and over again to avoid stage damages or accidents.

Hours before the showcase, there were people queuing outside the arena already waiting to get to their seats and hope to enjoy a nice evening with the idols.

They then began to check one last time just because they still had the time.

Unfortunately, it didn't really go as planned. The stage where Yunho, Donghae, Eunhyuk, Taemin and Kai have to show off their dancing skills failed to meet the requirements.

Only Yunho, Donghae and Eunhyuk were present at that time. Yunho was the second to go and the one of the floor cracked due to the intense pressure or perhaps just very old in age and the staffs haven't gotten around to replace it.

It wasn't that horrible that he'd stay in the hospital, but bad enough to stop him from performing tonight with the now mildly sprained ankle.

Tehun was quick notice since there were a lot of fuss and a man being dragged to a car.

When she asked management, the answer she got was that her best friend got hurt. She felt bad and also asked if she could accompany the guy so that everyone won't have to look after him. Management thought for while then said yes since they could always send Yunho's makeup artist over to EXO.

‶Well, aren't you unlucky?‶ A small smile was plastered on her face.

‶Tehun?‶ Yunho's eyes lit up as he saw his friend. ‶I guess now we have the time to ourselves, huh?‶

With that they waited for the ride to reach the SM building and got into his dorm.

‶You didn't just fake that out, did you?‶

‶Dude! The floor cracked! I almost fell into the seventh circle of hell!‶ He's laying down with a pillow below his right ankle. ‶Don't you fear for me?‶

‶You weren't careful.‶ She walks out of the bathroom and brings a chair to set next to him and takes a seat.

‶It's not the first time when the stage fails me.‶ He smiles bluntly.

‶Your fans are going to be very upset.‶

‶I can't do anything, can I? If I dance now, then later it'll be amputated... Sort of.‶ He shrugs – disappointed at himself.

‶At least, you can get free rest without SM crawling up your butt?‶ She asks – unsure if he'll get angry or not.

He frowns for a while when he sighs peacefully. ‶Hmm... That actually makes me feel a bit better. Thanks. To be honest, you're right. I barely get any rest now.‶

‶Then take it easy for yourself, brother. A good rest heals the mind as well.‶

‶Wait– If you're here, what about the boys?‶ Suddenly, he's filled with concerns again.

‶I'm replaced by your artist.‶

‶It's not the makeup I'm worried about. It's Jongin.‶ He says it sternly. ‶He'll freak out.‶

She stays silent.

‶Yeah?‶ He knows she has something to say.

‶Well, you may not know this, but he tried asking like months ago. And I've been rejecting it too. However, he doesn't seem accept my rejection as well.‶ She breathes out.