Eyes Never Lie (Taekook/ Vkook)

29. You and Me.

Recommended Song- Your Eyes Tell- BTS

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March 13, 2014, 10:00 am- BBC One Network Building, London.

"My, oh my! I think this is by far the most eye-opening show we've taped so far!"

"Thank you." He nodded curtly with a supple urbane smile adorning the lips, still tasting like the morning coffee that pumped through his blood impelling the little bounces of the leg as he sat back.

"But do tell, is there a special reason why you are so insistent on the awareness about mental health?"

"See now that is what I talk about. There doesn't have to be special reason to just look around and observe your people when they aren't acting like themselves. To talk to them when it's still early, to take them to experts when it's not so early. It's fairly simple, simpler than the pain its consequences cause when it's overlooked."

"Wow!" A subtle chuckle. "I'm sorry for the zillionth repetition of this word, I swear I was a good interviewer before this." Multitude of snickers ring in the hall. "I think this is why the show has gained the popularity it has. There's thrill, there's love, there's humour, there's friendship but most importantly it puts emphasis on topics like racism and mental health."

"Thank you. I'm sorry for the zillionth repetition of this word, I swear I was a good interviewee before this."

There's another set of laughter with a nod before the teleprompter flips to another section. "The next fan query, or should I say anti-fan, is that the reason this show has managed to conquer a worldwide audience is because the casting director, you, have deliberately choses the people of colour and race. Was that a marketing strategy?"

"If it's that beneficiary a cast, why do they call us 'the minority'. And trust me if this was a marketing strategy, so many wouldn't have to quit their dreams; I would've been an actor, perhaps even a successful one."

"But you've created a platform for so many, and unintentionally even for yourself. Is there a chance the fans could see you retrying your passion for acting again somewhere in the future?"

He chuckles readjusting himself on the lavish sofa, a shake of head. "I don't think the world is still prepared for a gay asian male lead. And even if I try to make it work, I'd rather give this opportunity to someone younger."

"Sadly, fair enough. Anyways.. Besides the staggering eight Emmy nominations for your show, you have two of them exclusively to your name under Best Director and Best storywriter. How's that feeling?"

He took an elegant sip out of the cup of sparkling water displaying the little dimple on the gulp. "Feels great but honestly, more than a storywriter I'm merely a storyteller."

She nodded watching the flip of teleprompter. "Which brings us to fans' next query- is the story of Josh and Christy something you've actually witnessed?"

"Oh yeah.. very closely. I'm so stoked we found the most fitting cast to it."

"Interesting. On to something a bit more personal. You've openly been in a relationship with England's most notorious yet sought after detective for over a decade now-"

"Thirteen years to be exact."

"Right, my bad. What, according to you, is the key to make a relationship work?"

He cleared his throat smiling the widest he has the past hour and half of recording and shook his head the endearing kind that slips out whenever he is about to initiate gushing.