August Ballet (12 Months Series - Part 1)

Chapter 11

Hak Yeon is practicing the dance routine together with his members apart from Hongbin. He is doing the moves instinctively and pays attention to his friend on the other side of the ball room. Hongbin is holding Victoria in his arms and struggling to dance with her. Victoria spent the whole day shooting in those beautiful dress and with a perfect make-up. She was doing fine as long as she was the only person in the frame. However since the shooting of the dance scene started she gets more and more irritated and it's apparent she tries to lead even though Hongbin is supposed to lead in a dance. That is causing all the chaos and frustration. Director cuts the shooting and strides to Hak Yeon.
"This is a disaster!" He whispers to the five guys. "They have no chemistry! And she won't let him lead! I'm desperate. We shall try if one of you gets along with her."
"I doubt that," says Ravi. "At the dinner she scolded Hyuk several times for holding fork like a pig boy, she accused Hongbin of laughing like a dying donkey, she told me not to be such a push over, she diagnosed Leo to be a functional sociopath and made Ken cry."
"She was really mean to me!" Moans Ken and Hyuk pats his back.
"The only one who dodged her mean attacks was Hak Yeon because he was sitting at the other end of the table." Stated Ravi.
"I'll dance with her." Nods Hak Yeon and tries not to look too excited.
"She is a man eater." States Leo.
Hak Yeon gives him a smirk. "How can you know, dear friend? You are a functional sociopath." Hak Yeon steps to Hongbin and Victoria. "You are released for now, Hongbin. I will take it from here."
Hongbin breathes out with relieve and hugs Hak Yeon with gratitude. "Thank you, hyung! Thank you!" He bows to Victoria briefly and runs away from the menace in silken dress.
Hak Yeon gives Victoria a proper stare. And she frowns back at him. "You tricked me into this."
"How did I do that, my queen?"
"You told the director to give me this role."
"You could refuse him. And you can't claim you don't know how to refuse offers from men."
"Grace was so excited... And I was supposed to dance with that dying donkey..."
"Maybe you would dance with him, if you didn't call him like that. You scared everyone last night. No one wants to come near you."
"Apparently not everyone." Growls Victoria.
"I'm after the sweet reward. Nothing can scare me off."
"I can give you my decision." Says Victoria strictly.
"I will listen to it later, Victoria. The director is already nervous. We should finish the dance scene. I have to ask you to let me lead."
"Why would I do such a thing?"
"Because," Hak Yeon puts his one hand around her waist, pulls her tightly to him and entwines the fingers of his other hand with hers, "I'm a man and man leads the dance."
"Nonsense!" Whispers Victoria but her voice isn't nearly as steady as it was few minutes ago.
"It's the custom, Victoria. Follow the rules. Or do you want to humiliate me in front of my friends and colleagues?"
"I don't care!"
Hak Yeon leans to her ear and whispers. "Do it to please me, then." He hears her breath got stuck. He copies her spine with his fingers. "Please me, Victoria, and I will please you in return."
"Why do you torture me like that?"
"Because you need to know I can match you. You need to realise that I'm the only one to stay by your side. I don't want to break you, Victoria. And I'm not the kind to serve you either. Give us a chance, my queen. I'm gonna by faithful to you, Victoria. Trust me."
Victoria is breathing heavily in his arms and her brain is working hard to process everything. Finally she looks into Hak Yeon's eyes. "I'm promising nothing." She whispers nearly out of breath.
"That's good enough for now, my queen. And now calm down. If you keep it like this you will faint. This corset is too tight. Calm down, love. It's fine. Let's show them what a proper waltz is, shall we?"
Victoria nods and Hak Yeon turns over his shoulder. "Music!" He calls and the director gives a signal. The music starts to play and Hak Yeon leads Victoria all around the floor. She is relaxed in his arms again and after few figures she even starts to smile. Hak Yeon starts to tease her about her dress, how pretty she can look when she let him to choose the outfit. Victoria can't resist the giggle. The scene is finished in few minutes. Hak Yeon regrets it and is reluctant to let her go out of his arms but there is no way he could put her on his shoulder and take her to his bed right now. Especially when the director is coming to them.
"This is what I'm talking about!" Claps the director. "Great work, Hak Yeon! You were both amazing. This we can use. Thank you! We will wrap it up for today. But remember we need you for few more shots tomorrow, lady Victoria." A gong is announcing dinner in fifteen minutes. "Capital! So fellows! Good job today! I'm looking forward for tomorrows shooting. Now go refresh yourself before the dinner."
All the staff and VIXX members are going their ways. Hak Yeon holds Victoria by her arm. She looks at him. "How about dining together, tonight? Just the two of us?"
"Hak Yeon Cha..."
"I promise not to seduce you... not in full." Smiles Hak Yeon.
Victoria sighs. "Morning salon in 15 minutes."
"Great. Oh! And Victoria! If you have no decent dress to wear, better come naked." Smirks Hak Yeon and hurries to his chambres.