Zen X Reader Insert Shots

Lighting the way [Zen x Stagehand!Reader]

                            "(L/N)! Could you give us a hand? Naomi is off sick again!" The voice of your best friend cut through the chatter. Walking over to the makeup area where the actors and actresses gathered to be prepped up for their dress rehearsal, you took Naomi's place, which was that of a makeup artist. 

                 "Alright! I'll be right there!" You yelled back. Quickly ruffling through your messy bag, you fished out a hair tie and messily tied back your hair in a bun. Rushing over to your best friend's side, you began your work.

                     Working together with your best friend to work your way through the cast, she giggled as she strode away, leaving you with your long-time crush, Zen, or rather, Ryu Hyun. Seething inside as you gripped the makeup brush as she winked at you, you tensed as his voice entered your ears. 

                              "Oh Hey, (F/N)! Naomi called in sick again?" Turning to face him with your face burning, you nodded, coughing and clearing your throat to buy time for you to compose yourself. 

                     "Yeah, Naomi is off sick again. So, here I am." You said awkwardly as you picked up your tools and shrugging. Patting and rolling a brush in the powder, you proceeded to dust his face with it. Working your way through the powders, you hesitated as your hand hovered the eyeliner. 

                    Picking it up, you carefully moved the eyeliner over his eye, trying to ignore the red eyes that pierced through your eyes and soul. You also tried your best to keep your trembling hands from messing up the eyeliner but failed as it went off course on Zen's face. Wincing, you quickly worked to fix it, dabbing away the mistake and unknowingly extending your time with Zen. 

             "You have really pretty eyes," Zen commented, nearly making you combust on the spot.

          "T-Thanks Zen...You really have pretty eyes and your hair is just as beautiful and-"You stop yourself as Zen laughed. Clearing your throat, you put away your brushes as your face burned red. 

                       "I know," Zen laughed good-naturedly while you rolled your eyes at his narcissistic words. 

                     "See you around, then, cutie." He flashed a smile and a wink before walking off to rehearsal. Smiling back, you returned to your workstation to pack and tidy it up when you notice it. 

                A group of guys was gathered near the back, talking amongst themselves and looking shiftily towards Zen. Knitting your eyebrows ever so slightly, you recognized one of them. 

                 "Jin? What are you doing here?" You asked, identifying one of them as the man who had tried for Zen's role before. Of course, he had failed. Not to mention, Jin was your ex whom you had recently broken up with, so you were surprised when you saw him standing there. 

                    "Just...Scouting around." Jin responded evasively, taking his eyes off Zen to look at you. 

                      "Well, off you pop. The Director won't be pleased to see you around here, Jin." You looked around to check for anyone who would listen in.