Chapter 16

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PD-nim leaves finally and I take in a few deep breaths. My tears are threatening to fall but I take control.

“Okay, let’s start.” The photographer says and takes the camera in his hands.

“Tell us whatever you want us to do.” Iris says and leans in closer to Jungkook.

The photographer goes over to them and tells them about the concept.

“Okay, Jungkook, sit on the sofa and look at Iris. And Iris, lean on his shoulders from behind and look straight ahead in the camera.” They do as he says and he keeps clicking with a few variations.

“Next, Jungkook, keep sitting and Iris, sit in his lap with your hands around his neck.” He says and my eyes go wide.

“Sir, is this really necessary?” Jungkook asks.

“This is a very normal pose in a couples photoshoot, Jungkook. Let’s get this over with, okay?” The photographer says and Jungkook complies.

Iris sits in his lap, her dress riding further upwards. Her hands go sexily around his neck as if she’s about to bite him, and he holds her close. A few clicks.

“Okay, now we’ll be doing a very simple pose. Both of you stand up. Jungkook, hold Iris’ waist and stand closer. Iris, put your hands around his shoulders and look straight into each other eyes.” He says and Iris goes even closer.

“Closer, come on. This is the last pose. You gotta make it seem like you’re about to kiss but keep that teasing tone intact.” He says and Iris jumps up, almost kissing Jungkook.

I rush outside, since this is my limit. I can’t see anymore of this. I run off to the washroom and take a few huge breaths. I wash my face and try to calm down. I can’t really stop loving him, can I? I run a hand through my hair and walk out.

“Hwa Young?” I turn around and see Jungkook. He moves closer and I push him away and keep walking, tears almost coming up. He takes my wrist and pulls me into the washroom, locking it.

“Why are you still so affected? I thought you’d moved on?” He asks, pinning me against the wall. I don’t resist since I don’t have the energy to.

“I don’t know what to tell you.” I say and smile at him, my tears finally coming out. He puts his face in the crook of my neck.

“Why are you doing this to me?” He says and I hear a whimper. I regain my senses.

“I need to go, Jungkook.” I say, and with a slight push, I get him off of me and walk away.

“Should we start on the editing?” One of my crew members asks me when I walk on to the set.

“Yeah.” I say and we all start.

The next day~

Taehyung, the model won the task with his partner Yuqi. Their pictures were some of the most beautiful pictures I’d ever seen.
(A/N: Give the guy a modeling contract someone!)

“What are we gonna do today?” Hoseok asks, all excited.

“You’re gonna love this. You guys are gonna go for karaoke!” I say and everyone cheers. I see their love for karaoke.

“I’m presuming today is not a task day?” Jin asks.

“You’re very right. You guys can enjoy your karaoke date today and sing as many songs as you like.” I say and they erupt into laughter and a lot of cheering.

“Okay, if you’re ready, we can go to the karaoke rooms now. Every couple will be given a room and you can sing your hearts out, okay?” I say and move out to check on the camera team.

I take my camera and go with Jungkook and Iris to their room at the karaoke place.

“Jungkook, what do you wanna sing?” She asks and lingers on his arm.

“You can start. I’ll join you afterwards.” He says and sits on the sofa.

“Okay, but let’s order some drinks and snacks first.” She says and calls for them.

She picks out a slow song and not gonna lie, she sings pretty well. Her voice is smooth. After all, she’s not an idol for nothing.

“Did I do good?” She turns to Jungkook as she finishes the song. He nods, smiling a bit.

The snacks and drinks arrive just in time and she starts munching on them.

“Your turn!” She says and takes a sip of her drink.

Jungkook picks out a slow song too and sings, oh so heavenly. He sings effortlessly, even though the notes are high in some places and very low in the others. I am falling for his voice all over again.

I remember coming to the karaoke before with Jungkook. I am a bad singer and I always insisted that he sing with me, since I wasn’t gonna let him hear me sing alone. But he always erupted into laughter when he used to trick me into singing alone. I loved that time.

Jungkook finished his song and went back to the sofa.

“You were amazing, Jungkook! To see you singing karaoke is the best thing ever.” Iris exclaims and claps her hands like a seal.

“Why don’t we sing a duet now? Or better yet, I wanna hear YOU sing.” She says and points at me.

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