Seven Takes

Part 4

Part 4

Nana placed her luggage on the floor of her new cabin and stretched her arms. She finally arrived at the quiet and lonely onsen. The air around her smelt familiar. She slowly walked to the window and opened the blinds. Low and behold, the scenery was breathtaking.

Although the atmosphere felt so relaxing, she couldn’t indulge. The shooting would take place in a few minutes. Nana let out a groan. She should take a vacation once this is over.

Nana looked around. Everything in her onsen cabin was traditional but she chuckled when she saw the office table in the room. It looked like the CEO was listening to her. She did ask for a working desk and a laptop to work on. 

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Nana was fixing her camera as the staff took care of the set and lighting procedures. The CEO had been very generous and booked the entire onsen for one night. It seemed like he really was putting investment into this photo book. Someone mentioned that the boys had arrived early from their schedules and had started prepping for the shoot.

Nana looked up to find the boys slowly entering the scene one by one. She saw Jungkook’s face appeared from the doorway. He looked around and their eyes met. He stared at her for a few seconds before Nana turned away, hiding her blush.

Must be professional! Must be professional! Nana repeated in her head.

Nana prepared a façade to her face and walked over to the boys. They were chattering happily by the springs as if it was their first encounter with hot water. They were wearing beautiful white clothes and the softness to the fabrics drapped over their sculpted muscles. She could sense Jungkook’s stare as she approached them. Nana avoided his gaze and just smiled.

‘Hey boys,’ Nana began with a confident voice, ‘so we are planning two sets right now. We will have you outside by the pool with your legs in the water. And then we will have you actually inside the pool.’

The rest of the boys nodded, looking eager to start. Suga looked skeptically at her. ‘Is this going to be a semi-nude scene?’ he asked with a slightly discerning face.

‘Your coordi-noona will make sure you are dressed properly,’ Nana said curtly and smiled. She turned to Jungkook and with a masked front she said, ‘I hope you show the natural side of you again Jungkook.’

Jungkook gave a smirk. ‘I will… Kim-sunbaenim,’ he said lightly.  

Nana just nodded and looked around the set again. She could sense that Suga was watching them. 'Let's get started then,' she exclaimed. The boys immediately went to their designated positions as the staff fixed their make-up and hair.

Nana remained calm and reminded herself that this was a professional setting. She should diminish any personal emotions. So as per usual, she began her magic. The boys posed on the stony edge of the pool. Suga and Jungkook had their feet in the hot springs, splashing their feet a little. Jimin and Taehyung were leaning against the rocks while the others were standing up. It was a captivating imagery. The gorgeous natural backdrop and the radiating aura from such good looking boys made the set look dreamlike. Nana felt a huge adrenaline as she snapped the pictures like there was no tomorrow. No matter how childish they could be, they were inspirational.

Half an hour went by and Nana finally took the last frame. She signaled the boys to take a break.

Nana took her time as she focused on her frames until she heard a lot of shuffling and giggles. The boys had walked over to her side. She looked over at Jimin and without warning he started to take off his white top. He went bare and exposed his glorious abs.