Chapter 14 : Rehearsal

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"Alright! Everything I say, you follow.", P'Jennie, their acting coach, instructed as they are all gathered in the studio like room in their temporary residence.

They just finished warming up, doing breathing and body exercises.

"There is an earthquake! Save yourselves!", she screamed acting like it was a real scenario.

Everyone ran around and covered their heads as they acted like there was really an earthquake.

"Oh, no! New, Krist, and Gun are trapped in the collapsing building! Tay, Singto, and Off save them!", P'Jennie instructed in a panicked voice.

New, Krist, and Gun acted like they were being really trapped, cornered in an imaginary room with falling debris over them. Singto immediately ran towards the victims, acting like he was carefully making his way into the imaginary room looking for someone to rescue. Gun, Krist, and New are observing him still acting trapped and helpless.

He stopped in between Gun and Krist, who both were waiting what he was gonna do next. He kneeled down in front of Gun but before he could reach out to the little guy, Off picked Gun up in a bridal position and carefully ran away into safety. Both Krist and Singto were surprised at what just happened. Even Gun was gasping. Singto then turned his attention towards Krist who seemed disappointed but played along anyway.

"Can you stand up and get on my back?", Singto asked Krist, acting worried. Krist just nodded then obeyed his P's instructions. Singto brought him to safety on a piggy back ride.

Tay did the same thing with New who was hesitant at first. He also rode on Tay's back towards the imaginary exit and into safety.

Jennie clapped her hands getting everyone's attention.

"Great job! Now, onto our next activity." she said not noticing the tension amongst the lads.

"Staring contest, first to blink will be punished by the winners", she continued.

"Tay and New, face each other", she ordered.

The two obeyed and stood in the middle of the room, surrounded by everyone.

"Ready! Go!", Jennie initiated.

The two dashing men, fiercely gazes at each other. Both doesn't want to back down. Just seconds passed by but it seemed longer for New. He really doesn't feel comfortable with Tay's gaze. It feels like it's probing into his soul. Though he isn't showing it but he really hates his guts. Tay seemingly read what's on Newwiee's mind, he walked closer, inching towards the fair skinned man, he smirked as he gazes into New's eyes even more intensely and mouted off, "You are as good as mine".

 Tay seemingly read what's on Newwiee's mind, he walked closer, inching towards the fair skinned man, he smirked as he gazes into New's eyes even more intensely and mouted off, "You are as good as mine"

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Newwiee was taken aback and blinked a couple of times as he got pissed at the boldness of this man in front of him.

"Ohoo! You lost, New baby", Jennie exclaimed which ended the battle of the two. New turned away in haste, clenching his fist in anger. Off saw his little brother's reaction so he approached Newwiee right away to pacify him.

"Chill, bro. This is part of the job.", he whispered, patting New's shoulder. Newwiee took a deep breath and let out a sigh as he walked to a corner.

"Ok, Off and Gun, you're up!", the coach called them out. The pair obeyed as instructed.

They stared at each other calmly. Gun is actually just staring at Off blankly while Off is staring at Gun curiously. Off couldn't understand this feeling he is having towards this small guy. He is just so drawn towards his innocent and fragile look and mesmerized at the mystery behind the tough act this little guy is putting on. He wants to know why does it seemed there is emptiness in his eyes. With all the fame and glamour Gun is having, why does it seemed this man isn't happy?

 With all the fame and glamour Gun is having, why does it seemed this man isn't happy?

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"Off.. Off..? Off!", Jennie shouted out Off's name for the third time which made Off come back to his senses.

"Gun blinked. It's over. Gun is already melting.", she said, looking amused.

Gun is already blushing and avoiding his gaze because of the way Off is staring at him.

"O-oh! Alright.", he said, a little embarrassed. They both went back to their corner.

"Alright, last pair!", Jennie called out, looking at Krist and Singto. The two got ready and waited for P'Jennie's signal.

"Start now.", she ordered.

The pair looked at each other. As seconds passed by, Krist is becoming restless and uneasy while Singto is just calm and relaxed. Krist is trying his best to fight on but his ears is betraying him. It's turning red as an apple as he is becoming flustered by the minute. Everyone who's watching can tell that the latter is becoming shy. They are amused.

 They are amused

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"Hey, P'Sing.", he uttered in a low voice which only the two of them can hear.

"Hmm?", Singto replied still gazing at Krist intently without blinking.

"Can't you see me more than this?", he asked, smiling bitterly.

Singto was about to respond but Krist turned his head away. Krist closes his eyes as he felt a sudden gush of bitterness envelopes his heart.

"Alright! That sums it up! Great job, everyone!", Jennie interrupted, signaling the end of their activity for the day.

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