Renjun as promised did get a good night's sleep, he was well-rested and actually woke up long before his alarm, he cooked for himself during the free time while listening to some classic tunes all till the clock struck 8.
The boy drove all the way to the agency, knowing Hyunsoo would be there at Taisha, earlier than most of them. He picked up his bag full of necessary items to start with his portrait, colors as well as pencils, sharpeners and erasers and a few spare sheets of paper.
He had enough to grab a cup of green tea on the way and drank it to cut time in the car until the time already showed 8:35. He left his car with his bag and fixed his glasses before acknowledging the guard who helped him find the way to the office the other day.
Renjun now walked by himself, taking the lift and his hands involuntarily held tightly the bag in his hands from the inbuilt fear every time he was inside an elevator, the boy sighed knowing he'd probably have to do this a few times for the next month.
The lift doors open and he walked out to the first office, knocking in the door and waiting till he heard a small 'come in'. Renjun saw the girl seated in her office chair, in a pink blouse, her hair tied up and she got up once the boy was in.
"You seem fully prepared, have a seat," Renjun adhered and only then noticed the unfinished coffee cup lying in the tabletop.
"Please finish your coffee, I can wait, I'm here before the advised time anyway," Renjun said, maturity evident in his voice and Hyunsoo smiles in response before going back to finishing her coffee.
Renjun took his phone out to pass time, placing his earphones in after and listening to one of the many audiobooks he had stored on his phone. Hyunsoo watched the boy, her mind racing with a thousand questions but she took her time.
The girl looked at her watch that read 8:57 and quickly chugged down her last bit of the coffee before placing it down and getting off her seat.
"Let's go now," Hyunsoo said, catching Renjun's attention and he nods before taking out his earphones and wrapping them neatly. He got off the seat and took his bag along with him as Hyunsoo lead him out the office. The girl stood in front of the lift waiting for it to open, her feet tapped on the marbled floor repeatedly.
The lift doors finally opened and the two got in, Renjun held in his breath to hide the fact that he didn't want to be here so quickly.
The lift started taking them down and Hyunsoo could feel how Renjun's clam breathing soon turned more momentary and shallow. She turned to look at him and noticed his form before smiling inwardly and turning back to look at the front.
"You're claustrophobic," she said and Renjun whipped his head towards her. Despite having words to deny her accusation he remained quiet, pursing his lips and waiting for the lift to someone reach the stop quicker.
They walked out and Hyunsoo led him to the green room.
"You can wait here, I'll be back after getting changed," Hyunsoo told Renjun before getting in the room and shutting the door after her, she had to wear a traditional gown from imperial China. The women inside the room helped her manage the heavy clothing, while there were some that were there to genuinely help the girl, there was someone among there who was present for something else.
Hyunsoo could feel constant snapping every time she took off a piece of clothing and she knew one among the few dressers in the changing room was up to some trouble. She wanted to call the person out but decided to wait for the right time. Once she was all dressed she looked at herself in the mirror, her pale skin going beautifully with the youthful clothing.
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"Thank you to all six of you, I'd like all of you to be present during the making, each of you please, I'd like to appreciate your help fully," Hyunsoo said, kindness in her voice and the girl earned some genuine smiles along with a few disturbed ones. The women followed her out and Hyunsoo smiles upon making eye contact with Renjun.
"Did I make you wait too long?" Hyunsoo asked and Renjun looked away in doubt.
"Not too long if you think 45 minutes is a bit," Renjun said in return earning a chuckle from the girl.
"Miss we're ready for the shoot," one of the men that worked at Taisha tells the women and Renjun, Hyunsoo turned around and gazed at every woman in specific, knowing one of them wore a disguise and Hyunsoo was more than ready to put some bitches back to their place.
