Park Jinyoung was unsure when he started taking notice of the man with brown hair with his camera. Perhaps it was the day when Jinyoung finally noticed the said man had gone to every single fan sign events that his group had held. Or was it that time when Bambam, one of his group member, pointed out the brown hair male with his big expensive camera was a fan of Jinyoung? He wasn’t sure, but one thing he was sure of was his growing curiosity of the man behind his camera.

Because unfortunately he never got a glimpsed of the man. So he doesn’t know what he looks like and the guy never goes up to the members to get his album signed or shake hands and interact with them. But it was just him who never saw his face, every time Jinyoung looks towards the man he would have his gigantic camera on his face taking pictures. When he’s not looking, busy signing albums and interacting with their fans the man would still be taking pictures but sometimes he does puts it down only for Jinyoung to miss.

When Jinyoung had asked s if they ever saw his face they all answered with a ‘yes’. s told him that he looks ‘handsome’, ‘he has a small head like a q-tip’, ‘he has a cute smile’, ‘I don’t think he’s a talker’, or ‘He’s so shy! I once saw our fan call him handsome and he blushed!’ it drives him crazy. Quite frankly Jinyoung wasn’t that artistic so trying to put together a face for the man was impossible. All he could do was wait until that day where he finally catches a glimpse of the man without his camera.

It was another busy day since his group, Got6, had recently returned with a new mini album. They had just finished one of their music broadcast and was getting ready to attend their many fan sign events. Kim Yugyeom, the youngest of the six-member boy group was busy tapping on his phone playing a game. Jinyoung, the third oldest of the group who tends to try to keep everything running smoothly clicks his tongue. Trying to usher Yugyeom to start walking out of the dressing room as he calls for Choi Youngjae, the fourth oldest or third youngest to start telling Im Jaebum (the oldest and their leader) and Jackson Wang (their Hong Kong native and second oldest) that they could start leaving. Kunpimook (stage name Bambam was from Thailand who’s the second youngest) was already by the door waiting patiently while looking through his social media.

It took only a few more minutes until their manager ushered everyone out the dressing room and out the building into their vans. The group could hear their fans screaming their names and taking photos of them as they got in their van. Jackson, Bambam, and Yugyeom took one van while the other three took another van. Being the last to get in the van, Jinyoung gives a friendly smile towards the crowd while waving goodbye to them. Looking amongst the crowd he couldn’t find the brown haired man with his camera. But it wasn’t unusual, he was probably at their fan signing event waiting with his camera. Jinyoung couldn’t help but smile at that thought. As the van door closes he could hear their leader gave a sigh of relief.

“That went smoothly, thank god.” Jaebum mutters out, last time they tried getting into their vans fans started pushing close towards them causing a few of their fans in the front to fall down. It was a bit chaotic, but the boys being good-hearted as they are, quickly helped the fans that fell back up asking if they were okay. It took a little bit longer to settle the chaos and getting into their van that day.

Adjusting his head on the headrest of his seat Jinyoung only hums as a response as sleep was calling him. The last thing he remembers was Youngjae singing softly to a song he was listening to besides him in the car. When he woke up (because his manager was tapping him gently on the shoulder) they had arrived at their today fan signing. Getting out of the car while stretching and yawning, Youngjae and Jaebum got out of the van after him. Jackson, Bambam, and Yugyeom were already out of their van talking amongst themselves. Those three were always chattier of the group.

As their manager waves for the six of them to follow her, a few nicely built security guards escorted them safely into the building as well. Once they got inside, in a room behind the stage that their fan waited in they could hear loud chattering and shouting calling for them. Jinyoung takes a seat on the couch while Youngjae goes off to get his makeup retouched up on. Jaebum goes to sit beside him on the couch while a hairdresser lady began fixing Jaebum’s hair.

Jinyoung glances at the clock on the wall that tells him they had about an hour and a half before the fan meeting starts. He could relax until then. Grabbing out his book he had brought with him out of his bag he goes to flip to his bookmarked page. Time seemed to pass by all too fast as he was called to fix his hair after Jaebum and leaving him at a good part of the book when they were called to prepare to go on stage for the fan meeting.

Jackson who was standing beside Jinyoung hooks his arm around his shoulder excitedly. “I wonder if camera boy is here today.” Camera boy was the name that the members had addressed the brown haired man with his camera as. Since nobody knew his name and he always carried his camera the nickname seems to fit. So as Jackson wonders out loud, Jinyoung goes to answer him confidently.

“He’s here.”

“How are you so sure?”

“I don’t think he ever missed a fan sign since we debuted.”

Jackson shrugs his shoulder taking it as the actual answer without any further questions. In the corner of his eyes, Jaebum was motioning them to follow behind him as he brought them all up on stage. As Jinyoung took a few steps up the stairs before stepping out behind the curtain, the lights, the sounds of cameras clicking, and the fans cheers were overwhelming to him. Even if it has been three years since he had debuted.

The fan signing went, as usual, the routine of performing a few songs, seating at a table to begin signing albums, and simply interacting to each and every one of them the best that they can. All of the members enjoy these fan signing events because they bring them closer to each and every one of their fans. Today’s fan sign Jinyoung was seated beside Jackson and Youngjae to his luck because if he sat beside Yugyeom or Bambam he wouldn’t have a chance to be at peace. Yugyeom or Bambam would be bothering him every chance they could get.

When Jinyoung greeted the last fan in line, he greeted her as she handed him plushies and a headband to wear. Thanking her he quickly signed her album while making small conversations. He promised to wear her headband a little while after as she was motioned to move down the table to the next member which was Jackson. He waited patiently while scanning the crowd of fans who were shouting his name or other member’s name or taking photos of them. Taking the headbands that fans had given to him, he carefully put them on one at a time posing for his fans to take pictures. Especially for the particular brown hair man with his camera up to his face once again. Yes, he is here as Jinyoung had said.

Jackson nudged him gently on the arm once he was done with signing and interacting with the previous female fan that Jinyoung had before. He leans his head closer to Jackson who wanted to say something.

“Are you still curious about what camera boy looks like?” Jackson whispers into Jinyoung’s ear as fans seeing this interaction screams for joy. Leaning away from Jackson to stare at the man he shrugs his shoulder.

“Of course, I’m the only one in the group who literally has no idea what the guy looks like. And he’s my fan at least that’s what Bambam told me.” Jinyoung answers looking out towards the crowd to look at camera boy. And of course, the guy still had his camera glued to his face taking pictures after pictures of him (at least he thinks he is). Quite frankly, Jinyoung didn’t know since he never came up on stage to get his album signed or gave any hint which member was his favorite. Jinyoung wasn't sure how Bambam managed to assume the guy was his fan. He literally wants to rip that camera off camera boy’s face sometimes when his curiosity and irritation got the best of him.

He felt a nudge to his arm again, bringing his attention back to Jackson the guy had a mischievous grin plastered on his face. “I could help you, I have a plan that could work.” The Hong Kong male offers as Jinyoung looks at him unsure whether this was a good idea.

“I don’t know Jackson…” Jinyoung answers imagining all the things that could go wrong.

“No one would even suspect anything. He wouldn’t either, I promise.” Jackson quickly cuts in destroying any doubts that Jinyoung had. Sneaking a glance at Jaebum who was at the end of the table still engaged in a conversation with the same last female fan who had interacted with the five other members, he looks back at Jackson who was awaiting his answer.

“Alright, just don’t make anyone suspect anything.” Jackson breaks out into another grin as he got up from his chair. Now that fan signing was over the boys were free to mingle around the room on stage or off stage to talk to their fans.

Jinyoung watches as Jackson made his way down the stage towards the audience who began calling his name. Jackson waves to all the fans as he made his way towards the back of the room where a few of the fans with their big heavy camera were.

“Who wants to hire me? I can take a picture of your favorite member for you. The price is twenty dollars for five minutes!” Jackson asks as quite a few fans erupted with laughter for his silliness. He walks up to camera boy who was still busy taking pictures to take notice of Jackson. Tapping him on the shoulder to get his attention Jinyoung held his breath as camera boy began pulling his face away from his camera. But of course, nature has its way of making Jinyoung’s life miserable because at that moment a fan calls for Jinyoung’s attention. Having to reluctantly look away and towards the fan that called his name he waves and smiles. Answering questions or replying back to what the fan had to say to him. Turning his attention back to Jackson and camera boy his heart either literally or figuratively skipped a beat. He wasn't sure, it just felt like it did.

Jackson had camera boy’s camera and was adjusting the lens while taking pictures of Jinyoung (he think it's aimed toward him, but it could be aimed at Youngjae who was the other member besides Jinyoung) up on stage. Meanwhile, camera boy stands beside Jackson quietly with a look of concern. Probably hoping Jackson wouldn’t break his expensive camera.

Jinyoung couldn’t take his eyes off camera boy because the guy was handsome. More handsome than himself, if you asked Jinyoung. The guy could be passed as an idol if he wished to pursue that path. He would definitely remember camera boy’s face forever.

As Jackson’s hands back the camera to camera boy he moves on to take another fan’s camera who (unlike camera boy) gave her camera up to Jackson more willingly. After awhile Jackson made his way back on stage to sit back down beside Jinyoung. He looks off on stage, not taking his eyes off the fan while putting on headbands his fan gave him to wear one by one like Jinyoung had done so earlier. Giving his fan time to take a few pictures of him with different headbands.

“So what do you think?” He asks Jinyoung while putting on a different headband. They both know it wasn’t the headband that Jackson was referring to. Rather it was about camera boy’s face Jinyoung finally got to see.

Jinyoung could only break out into a smile showcasing his eye whiskers that his fans like so much. “Cute.” He comments as their fan screams after another Jackson and Jinyoung’s interaction with one another.

It was another fan sign event when Jinyoung sees camera boy again. And it was unforgettable. These days he was no longer curious about what camera boy’s face may look like. Instead, he would wonder what camera boy actual name was. He didn’t look Korean if Jinyoung’s image of him imprinted in his mind recalls correctly. Perhaps he was Chinese like Jackson? But what made this fan sign so unforgettable was because camera boy had brought an album with him and was in line to get it signed. It’s not like the guy hadn’t ever brought his album with him to the fan sign before because he did. He just never got in line to get his album signed.

So when Jaebum nudges Jinyoung to look at the line of fans waiting for their turn, Jinyoung was rather confused on what Jaebum was trying to show him. Until he notices camera boy without his camera and was in line with a version of their latest album.

“What the ?” Jinyoung mutters to himself quietly shock with this surprise. He thought no one heard him with how loud the fan sign was with people chatting and their latest album songs playing in the background. He was wrong when Jaebum looks at him a with smirk mouthing ‘I know, right?’ before turning his attention back to the fan in front of him.

Jaebum was the first person to greet the fans from the table then comes Jinyoung where Bambam, Youngjae, Yugyeom, and Jackson follows suit. He was just glad Bambam was busy for now to not notice the growing pink cheeks Jinyoung was beginning to sport. Finding out that camera boy was in line to get his album signed had Jinyoung’s heart beating erratically. He wasn’t completely sure why. Maybe because he thought camera boy was cute and handsome. Or maybe it was his excitement to talk and hear the man’s voice. This would be the first time and hopefully not his last to interact with camera boy.

Jinyoung slowly and eagerly waited for the time to come where he finally gets to greet him. Jaebum wasn’t making anything any better, the older male broke into a fit of laughter for no reason when camera boy finally had his turn to start getting his album signed. Trying his hardest not to look over at Jaebum, Jinyoung tried his best to focus on the fan in front of him. When he was done signing and interacting with the fan he waited for Jaebum to be done with camera boy. Jaebum seems to be taking his sweet time talking to camera boy (because even their manager was trying to tell him to wrap it up) and Jinyoung knew he was purposely doing this to irritate him. Knowing full well Jinyoung wanted to talk with him.

Tapping his fingers repeatedly on the table telling Jaebum to hurry up, he couldn’t help but notice the smirk on Jaebum’s face when he bids farewell to camera boy. Jinyoung lets out a breath to calm his beating heart when camera boy slides over to him with his album in his hand. Jinyoung breaks out into his best smile for camera boy when he looks at him. Boy, was camera boy even more handsome up close because he was in a trance. They stayed in awkward silence staring at each other when neither of them spoke first.

“Hi,” Jinyoung says quietly praising himself for not stammering or greeting him in a shaky breath with how his heart was beating frantically. “Nice to meet you.”

Camera boy seemed to be in a daze still, staring at Jinyoung with wide eyes as if asking himself if this is really happening to himself right now. Chuckling, Jinyoung goes to point at the album the guy was holding onto. Finally snapping out his daze the guy looks down on his hand towards what Jinyoung was pointing at. Letting out an ‘oh’ he quickly puts it down on the table and slides it towards Jinyoung.

The album was neatly organized by color-coded sticky notes and the initials of each of the member for which page they should be signing on. But what caught Jinyoung’s attention and cause his heart to almost stop beating was the cover of the album. With Got6 comeback, this time their album packaging consisted of seven different versions. A group version and six individual version of one member for the photobook (although there were a few pictures containing everyone still in the individual member version). What camera boy had given Jinyoung to sign wasn’t Jinyoung’s version of the album (He assumed that it was in the first place because Bambam had said camera boy was his fan. He was making a mental note to strangle the skinny Thai boy once they get backstage.). Instead, Jinyoung was staring at Jackson’s version of the album.

Was camera boy Jackson’s fan all this time? How could Jinyoung be so stupid to believe camera boy was his fan? No wonder why Jaebum had laughed so hard earlier.

Wanting to smack himself on the head but doesn’t, he goes to flip open the album where the sticky note with his initialed was telling him to sign. Uncapping his black marker he stares at camera boy, “What’s your name?”

“Lily,” Camera boy answers leaving Jinyoung confused because it showed when camera boy quickly explains, “This is for my cousin. She wanted her album signed.”

Jinyoung blinked a couple of times until things finally made sense to him. Camera boy was helping his cousin get her album sign. This album was not his. Jinyoung could not believe how relieved he felt when he found out. Quickly writing a ‘to Lily’ before signing his signature and making hearts on the page he goes to look at camera boy after.

“So what’s your name then?” Jinyoung watches as the male in front of him turns red in the face and it was beyond cute to him. The male clears his throat before speaking with a shaky voice.

“It’s Mark.” Camera boy answers while taking back the album Jinyoung hands him. Jinyoung was beyond thrilled to finally have a name for camera boy.

“Last name?” Jinyoung quickly asks, he could tell the guy was hesitant to tell him at first before decides to in the end.

“Tuan.”

“Oh, you’re Chinese?” Jinyoung grins, happy to know he guessed Mark’s ethnicity correctly.

“American Taiwanese, but yeah I am.” Mark answers shyly only looking at Jinyoung in the eyes no longer than five seconds. Jinyoung could tell he was shy like Youngjae had told him once indeed. He hears one of the workers standing behind him telling him to wrap it for the line to move along. Disappointed that their conversation ended so fast because he had a lot of questions to ask Mark still, he could only give the guy another of his smile before putting out his hands for him to hold.

Interlacing their fingers together, Jinyoung took note of how soft and warm Mark’s hand was. Giving it a soft squeeze before separating their hands he bids farewell to Mark who slides down the line greeting the next member which was Bambam.

The next time Jinyoung sees Mark again was at another fan sign, but this time it was a week after their last one since his group was done promoting for their latest album in Korea. The boys were scheduled to promote their new Japanese song while going on their tour in Japan while having to fly back to Korea for the last of their fan sign events.

Since the last time Mark had surprisingly got in line to get his album signed while still taking pictures behind his camera, the members had teased Jinyoung about it. How Jinyoung almost looked like he had a heart attack when camera boy brought a Jackson version album to be signed and not Jinyoung’s. He wanted to strangle s for, one, making a big deal out of how Jinyoung is so interested in camera boy, and two, his name was no longer ‘camera boy’ but Mark ‘so get it right you little twerp’ he had said to Yugyeom.

In all honesty, Jinyoung was eager for the fan sign. In hopes of catching a glimpse of Mark and hopefully even interact with him again. So when Jinyoung saw Mark lineup to get his album sign when his row was called up he was beyond thrilled. Yugyeom and Youngjae who was sitting beside him this time must have noticed because they both about it. Saying how ‘Jinyoung hyung seem to be extra excited today.’ through their microphone. He could only laugh and say it had been awhile since their last fan sign so he was excited. That way their fans wouldn’t catch what the younger members were referring to.

Never in his life have Jinyoung wanted the fan line to go by quickly just so he could get Mark to talk to him again. It must have been his eagerness because the line seemed to be going slower than usual. He did try to solely focus on the fan right in front of him. This always happened whenever Mark was around. Listening to what the fan had to say to him and talking to them in return,  Jinyoung thanked the fan he was talking to before waving her goodbye and putting on the pink flower crown she had given him as promised.

When he looks up to see who was next he breaks out into a big smile because Mark was standing in front of him. This time though the man seems more familiar with the routine, putting down his album before sliding it towards Jinyoung. But it wasn’t as organized as the album Jinyoung had signed last time. Where there were color-coded sticky notes and the initials of each member last time, this time each member’s initial was written on a one color sticky note. But what made Jinyoung heart swell with happiness was the album version this time. It had Jinyoung’s photo on the cover signaling it was his version of the album. Opening up to the page where the sticky note with his initial on it, he grabs his black marker before looking at Mark in the eye.

“Who should I write this to this time?” Jinyoung asks teasingly watching Mark’s eyes widen in shock as if he couldn’t believe Jinyoung remembered him. “Helping another one of your cousins out?” He adds on enjoying the way Mark grows red in the face.

“No, to-to Mark actually.” He stutters catching Jinyoung by surprise. Raising an eyebrow up in question he turns his attention back to the album. Flipping back to the cover to make sure it was his version of the album before returning to his previous page in the photobook.

“As in, to yourself?” Jinyoung asks, hoping Mark doesn’t catch how hopeful he sounded.

“Yeah,” Mark answers looking down at his feet, “I’m a fan of yours. I mean! I’m a fan of each and every one of the member, but just more of a fan...for you.” He looks back up at Jinyoung to explain himself. Jinyoung couldn’t help but chuckle before focusing on writing his ‘to Mark’ neatly and nicely before signing his signature and drawing a small neat heart by Mark’s name. Blowing on the page to make sure the ink was dried before closing the album he hands it back to Mark who takes it gratefully.

“You look cute with that flower crown.” Mark comments suddenly, touching his head Jinyoung had completely forgotten he was wearing that.

“Thanks,” He replies back with a smile so wide that it could touch from ear to ear, “So I noticed you’ve been coming to every single fan signs we held.”

“You-you actually noticed that?” Mark asks shocked by the news. Jinyoung could only nod his head before laughing at Mark’s cute reaction.

“Yeah, all the members beside myself noticed you. So I have to ask, how come you never got in line to have your album signed and talk to us?”

This got Mark to have another episode of his face turning red, “I’m rather shy. I didn’t mind not getting my album signed or talking to you guys. Just as long as I got to take pictures of you guys I was content with that.”

“What changed?”

“Since that time my cousin forced me to help get her album signed. I found getting to interact with you guys a lot of fun.” Mark confessed avoiding Jinyoung’s gaze on him.

“I’m glad she helped change your mind then Mark. I have another question.” Jinyoung watches as Mark met his gaze again before asking the next question. “You said you take pictures of us, does this mean you have your own fansite?” If Mark could blush and get any more red Jinyoung would say he did. The man gave a nod of his head as an answer before returning his gaze back down to his feet again. “Can I know your fansite name? I would like to see pictures you have taken of us previously before.”

Looking back up to look at Jinyoung again the person standing behind Jinyoung was ushering for Jinyoung to begin wrapping things up and for Mark to begin moving down the line. These conversations with Mark always seem to end too fast. Sending an apologetic smile towards Mark he brings out his hands for Mark to interlace like last time. Again he gave a soft squeeze to Mark’s hand before they both let go. Before Mark moves down the line to Yugyeom he makes eyes contact with Jinyoung one last time.

“It's ‘Just Peachy’.” Mark answers before turning his attention to Yugyeom. Bambam was right after all. Jinyoung was certainly going to check out his own fansite later tonight.   

That night when every member went to their respective room for bed, Jinyoung stayed up (after making sure Jackson was knocked out below the bunk bed they share in their room) to look at a particular Jinyoung fansite named ‘Just Peachy’. The fansite was decorated with a soft pink background. The header of the webpage was a picture of him surprisingly wearing the same outfit and pink flower crown he wore at today’s fan sign. Jinyoung couldn’t help himself, breaking into a -eating grin while rolling around on top of his bunk bed in a fit of giggles. Did Mark purposely changed his header when Jinyoung had said he was going to check it out today?

Flipping himself over to lay on his back once more he stares at his ceiling while putting his phone over his beating heart. He could feel his cheeks burning for coming to the realization that somewhere along the line of being purely curious about Mark he has come to develop a crush on him.

The thought of not being able to date, for there was still the dating ban which has not been lifted yet for Got6, gave it the more reason that Jinyoung shouldn’t be crushing on anyone. To make it worse, Mark may only idolize Jinyoung like a majority of their fans.

As Jinyoung tries to summon sleep that night, thoughts like these ponder inside his head. He must not have gotten enough sleep because the next day as he ate his breakfast beside Jackson on their island table the older male questioned if he couldn’t sleep last night. Grumbling a reply as he spooned a spoonful of cereal into his mouth Jackson leaves him alone. That day as they boarded their flight to Japan for their tour in Fukuoka Day 1 does he overhear Jaebum talking to Youngjae that caught his surprise.

“Wait, what did you say Jaebum?” Jinyoung gets up slightly from his seat to crane his neck around to face the leader who was seated behind him.

Raising an eyebrow up in question, “I’m hoping one of my composed songs would be used as our title track next time we have a comeback in Korea?” Jaebum asks as Jinyoung shook his head.

“No, before that.”

“Starting next week we’ll be in Japan for our tour.”

“Isn’t that the week after next week? We still have a few more fan signs in Korea left.” Jinyoung replies back scrunching his eyebrows together in confusion. He watches Youngjae sitting beside Jaebum shake his head.

“Hyung, this upcoming Wednesday is our last fan sign.” The younger corrects shocking Jinyoung who scrambles to get his phone out of his pants pocket. Clicking open for his calendar, sure enough, his inputted schedule states that this Wednesday was their last fan sign for their latest album.

“Why are you so shock that it is?” Jaebum pipes up, getting out of his seat to look over Jinyoung’s seat at him.

‘Because I still have so many questions to ask Mark about. I still want to talk to Mark longer. ’ Jinyoung wants to say but opts out to say nothing instead.

“Fan signs always end up ending faster than we like.” Jaebum voice cuts Jinyoung’s thoughts.

“Yeah.” He replies back with a defeated voice before Jaebum goes to sit back in his seat while picking back up his conversation with Youngjae earlier.

Wednesday seem to had come around all too quickly. It's was funny to Jinyoung how things tend to work. When one wants a day to come fast, time seems to go slow. When one wants a day to come slow, time seems to go fast. So in a flash Got6’s last fan sign for their latest album in Korea was coming to an end.

He was more tired than usual that day. Their Japan tour had tired him enough, but with the added sleep deprivation knowing he wouldn’t be able to see or talk to Mark until their next Korean comeback left him wide awake. However, he did try to mask this by covering his baggy eyes with makeup while talking and laughing at their fans joke. So he wasn’t quite particularly paying attention to when Mark was in line and was standing in front of him.

“Hello, Mark.” Jinyoung greets with a smile that wasn’t quite touching from ear to ear due to his lack of energy.

“You look tired, you shouldn’t push yourself too hard.” Mark comments sliding a new Jinyoung version album towards Jinyoung. That made Jinyoung smile a little wider.

“Thank you,” He replies back while flipping open the photo book to his designated page to sign. In his tired state, Jinyoung still managed to write his ‘to Mark’ neatly before adding a heart next to it and signing his signature. “So are you in school Mark?” He tries to make small talk in hopes of getting to know the man more until their next comeback. Handing back the album he couldn’t help but notice how Mark seemed more comfortable and less shy while talking to him. He no longer avoided his gaze, instead, he was staring at Jinyoung more often.

Taking the album back in his hands Mark goes to set it down on the table, “No, I’m actually out of school since last year.”

“Oh, are you older than me?” He hadn’t considered the possibility of Mark being older than him. He always just assumed they were the same age.

“Uh, yeah,” Mark answers shyly while rubbing the nape of his neck, “I’m actually a year older than you.”

“I guess I’ll have to start calling you Mark hyung then.” Jinyoung says while laughing earning a smile from Mark. “So, Mark hyung what do you do?”

“Am I allowed to tell you?” Mark questions tilting his head slightly to the side that got Jinyoung wanting to scream how cute that made the older male looked.

“Only if you want to. I don’t think I’m allowed to ask you that question anyway.” Jinyoung watches at the older male kept quiet in his own thought. “You don’t-”

“I’m a veterinarian.” Mark finally answers cutting Jinyoung’s word off.

“A veterinarian,” Jinyoung repeats breaking out into an actual genuine smile because he could completely picture a very handsome Mark in a white lab coat. “Are you saving animals by your smile and face?” That got Mark turning bright red as Jinyoung could only laugh finding it all too adorable.

“Jinyoung it’s time to wrap it up.” A worker standing behind Jinyoung orders in a calm soft voice. Nodding his head in reply he could only try to mask his displeasure with his smile. Extending his hands out for Mark to take the older male grabs his hands to hold.

“It was nice talking to you these few times during the fan meet. I hope you stay out of your shell and talk to us more in the future.” Jinyoung says while giving a soft squeeze to Mark’s hands before letting it go like always.

“I will and here,” Grabbing something out of his pants pocket, Mark goes to hand something to Jinyoung who takes it. Examining it, it was a hair clip where a plant is supposed to stick out from your head when you clip it on top of your head. The suppose plant was a peach. “I thought it will look cute on you.”

As Jinyoung goes to thank him the older male shook his head while moving down the table. The still evident red cheeks on Mark’s face told Jinyoung he was embarrassed by what he said to Jinyoung. Quickly clipping the clip Mark gave him on top of his head he goes to greet the next fan with a tad bit more energy than before.

Surprisingly the next day the boys were free of schedule before having to fly to Japan to start their consecutive back to back tour. So with this free day, Jackson took the chance to go out and meet up with friends he hasn’t seen in awhile. Yugyeom and Bambam went out to go shopping and hang out, like every young adult. Meanwhile, Youngjae went to visit his older brother leaving Jaebum and Jinyoung both at the dorm.

Jinyoung was in the living room reading a new book he just started when Jaebum’s loud voice startled him.

“! . . Oh my god...what the . Jinyoung!” He hears the older male throw out a great sum of profanity words before calling him. Jumping from the couch he scurries down the hallway before opening the door to Jaebum’s bedroom.

“What is it?” Jinyoung asks in alarm, finding Jaebum by the side of his bed staring at something on the ground. That something was Jaebum’s cat, Nora, who was currently in a hunched position? Her body heaving frantically as she seemed to be having trouble breathing. He finally took notice of the small puddles of vomit on the wooden floor around Nora as well. “What’s wrong with Nora?” He asks mirroring the same worried expression as Jaebum.

“I don’t ing know! She’s puking everywhere and seems to be having a hard time breathing! . What should we do?!” Jaebum screams in panic.

“We take her to the vet you idiot!” Jinyoung retorts back as Jaebum seeming to finally think of that quickly moves to scoop Nora in his arm. Normally Jaebum would have headlock whoever called him stupid or an idiot, but he was too occupied to care about that.

With neither of them owning a car they thought about catching a cab or calling their manager, but Jaebum complains about that taking too long and ‘Nora needs help now!’. So the best option was Jinyoung looking up the nearest vet place near their dorm as the both of them covering their face with a mask ran out into the street with a cat.

The closest vet to their dorm was about 0.9 miles away and without any vehicle for transportation it took them about twenty minutes to get there by running. Pushing the glass door open for Jaebum who quickly runs up to the front desk, Jinyoung tries to catch his breath while walking up to stand beside him. As Jaebum (who ripped off his mask) begins to describe Nora’s symptoms to the front desk who only nods her head she quickly asks Jaebum to hand over Nora. As she disappears into the back room with Nora another worker hands Jaebum a clipboard for him to fill out papers of Nora’s health record.

Wrapping his arm around Jaebum’s shoulder he maneuvers the older guy to go sit down on a chair. Jaebum already looks distressed with his hair all disheveled wearing his home clothes consisting of baggy grey sweats and a loose black sleeve shirt. But the look of concern and tapping noise he was making with his pen hitting the clipboard when he was done filling out the paper was making it worse. Not that Jinyoung didn’t look the same, hair disheveled and wearing his home clothes as well. He was only glad he was wearing his plain grey sweats and not his polka-dot pajamas instead. He tugs down his navy blue sweater by the sleeves to keep himself a bit warmer. Halfway through the waiting game, he had taken off his mask as well.

Just then the same female that took in Nora calls for Jaebum by the front desk. Getting up quickly Jaebum walks towards the front desk with Jinyoung following beside him. Handing over the clipboard the female gestures for them to follow her to the back. Walking down the hall Jinyoung took notice the place only consisted of two rooms. This veterinarian place was small but the place felt safe and comforting for the animals and their owner. Being ushered to go into room one the female worker closes the door behind her not before telling them the veterinary doctor will be right with them.

“Nora’s not in this room.” Jaebum whines while pouting noticing the empty examining bed.

“She’ll be here soon. Everything is going to be alright.” Jinyoung tries to comfort the older while putting a hand on his left shoulder giving it a soft squeeze. Just then the door opens revealing the veterinarian in his white lab coat followed behind his helper carrying Nora in her arms.  

As she puts Nora on the examining bed she exits leaving the veterinarian, Jaebum, and a very shock Jinyoung behind. Being shock was what Jinyoung felt for the first few seconds until he could feel his heart leaping out of his chest in excitement for seeing someone he didn't think he’ll see so soon.

Mark Tuan was the veterinarian who apparently works 0.9 miles away from where Jinyoung lives. He could only keep his eyes transfixed on the male wearing his white lab coat he had once pictured in his head.

Apparently, Mark was just as shocked as Jinyoung because he stood rooted to his spot with his clipboard that Jaebum had filled out previously in his hand. Neither of them decided to move or speak. Their little trance was broken when Jaebum grew tired of the silence when he was concern about his cat, Nora.

“How’s my Nora?” Jaebum words snap Mark out of his staring contest with Jinyoung, Shaking his head to get his head back in the game he brings the clipboard up closer towards his face. Reviewing Nora’s previous health records Jaebum had provided and his own notes he took.

“The good news is Nora will be just fine. I examined Nora and she only has an upset stomach. She might have consumed hairballs or ate too fast. Occasional vomiting lasting less than one day is normal for most cats.” Mark reports patting Nora on the head as she lays down quietly, tired probably from throwing up so much. “What I can suggest is to take Nora’s food away for 24 hours to help her tummy rest and eliminate the cause of irritation. Give her plenty of fresh water to drink so she doesn’t get dehydrated.” He flips the paper Jaebum filled out up from the clipboard to start writing down his advice on a blank piece of paper. “When you do feed your cat with food after the fast is over, feed her some bland foods like boiled chicken or rice. You should gradually reintroduce your cat’s regular diet over three to four days once she’s no longer vomiting. It’s important that you gradually return to Nora’s diet because going back to her normal diet too quickly may aggravate her upset stomach.”

Both Jaebum and Jinyoung listens to Mark quietly as the man continues to scribble away on his clipboard. Jinyoung may or may not find Doctor Mark extremely attractive right now. “Also to help prevent Nora from consuming hairballs you should treat any hairballs she may have. Just dab a little petroleum jelly on her paw to be off. That way it will treat and prevent hairballs from causing digestive problems, possibly like right now. Remember to brush your cat daily to help control hairballs.” As Mark finish up writing he looks at Jaebum, “Is there questions that you still have?”

“Yeah, how do I make sure she’s resting comfortably once we get home? I don’t want her upset stomach to start again.” Jaebum asks voice laced with concern as he steps up to stand beside Nora by the examining bed.  

“You should let her rest in a warm quiet place while she recovers from her upset tummy. Providing her with plenty of soft blankets to help her feel as comfortable and cozy as possible may also really help.” Mark answers as Jaebum nods his head.

“Thank you, Mark.” Jaebum thanks, startling Mark because he clearly remembers not getting a chance to introduce himself. And his white lab coat clearly does not have his name embroidered on it as well as a nametag. That must mean Jinyoung wasn’t the only one who recognized Mark as their brown hair camera boy at their fan signs. Cheeks dusting red for being recognized Mark avert his gaze on Jaebum and begins scribbling something back on his clipboard. Meanwhile, Jaebum can now sport a smirk on his face knowing Nora was going to be okay.

“Um, here’s the paper with the instructions advising you what to do and another for you to take to the front desk to get you settle for the bill before you leave with Nora.” Mark hands over the papers to Jaebum who accepts it before scooping Nora in his arms gently and carefully.

“Thank you and don’t think I didn’t recognize your face when you walked in. With a face like that, it’s hard to forget.” Jaebum pipes up before flashing a smile towards Mark who could only grow even redder in the face. Jinyoung wanted to glare hard at until his eyes can burn him because quite frankly he did not like the way Jaebum flirted with Mark. His Mark. “Oh and Jinyoung, I hope you don’t mind Nora being in your room for the next few days. The room you share with Jackson is the warmest in the dorm and I’m not taking no for an answer.” Without waiting for the younger’s response Jaebum closes the door behind him leaving Jinyoung alone with Mark.

Glancing at Mark who stood rooted to his spot he clears his throat to catch his attention. “I didn’t know you work here.” He starts feeling stupid for even saying that.

‘Of course, you didn’t you idiot. He didn’t tell you where he worked. He just said he was a veterinarian.’

“Yeah, I didn’t know you lived so close by here.” Mark responds back turning to face Jinyoung.

Awkward silence and that never happened before.

“Um, I like the white lab coat on you.” Jinyoung says rubbing his nape nervously, “You look good in it.” If that sentence didn’t embarrass Mark it surely did for Jinyoung because he could feel his ears burning.

“Thanks,” The older answers looking down at the ground shyly. His usual demeanor at their usual fan signs returning. “You look good as well.”

That got Jinyoung to break out into a smile as he takes a step closer towards Mark. He suddenly felt a wave of courage to close the distance between them. He could feel the older male breath fanning over his face as he was this close to him. Having always met Mark at their fan sign where he was either sitting or being feets away from Mark he never knew their height difference. The older male was surprisingly a few inches shorter than him and slightly smaller than Jinyoung in body size. He could just wrap his arms around him and smother him sweetly in his embrace. The thought could only widen Jinyoung’s smile.

“What are you smiling about?” Mark asks pulling Jinyoung away from his trance. Looking down at Mark who was looking back him with something lingering behind his eyes, Jinyoung goes to cup Mark’s face in his hands. Caressing the older’s cheeks with his thumbs.

“You,” Jinyoung whispers softly examining his face up close and burning this image in his head. “You’re so beautiful.”

That got Mark’s face painting red again and Jinyoung likes the thought of it being his doing.

“Jinyoung, I don’t think-”

“I like you.” He blurts out. Letting his heart take control of  his brain that was screaming for him to stop. That this can’t happen. Taking a deep breath to recollect himself he stares into Mark’s eyes once more. Screw his company’s policy, he liked the man and he can’t stop himself from doing so. “Do--do you like me to? As in more than just idolizing me?”

He could feel his heart beginning to beat frantically out of panic when Mark didn’t answer right away. Instead, it took him a few minutes of silence to give his reply.

“I do.”

Scrunching his face up Jinyoung lets go of his hands that was cupping Mark’s face.

“As in you do idolize me?”

“No! No, I mean...I do like you as well.”

That was all Jinyoung needed to hear before he goes to wrap his arms around Mark’s waist pulling the older closer towards his body. Where their chest where touching each other. Mark released a gasp from Jinyoung’s bold move.

Leaning closer towards Mark’s face where their lips are just mere inches from closing the gaps between them. Jinyoung whispers softly, “So are you saying I can kiss you on the lips now? Because I really want to kiss you on the lips.”

Avoiding Jinyoung’s gaze by looking elsewhere he kept his face in place while giving a slight nod. That shy gesture had Jinyoung chuckling softly causing Mark to pull his gaze back towards the younger. Pouting he tries to glare at the idol but that only made him look cute in the idol’s eyes.

“That’s not funn-”

Mark didn’t quite get to finish his speech when Jinyoung cut off his words by placing his lips on his. The kiss wasn’t perfect, it included the awkward nose bumps but it was exhilarating and everything that it was supposed to feel like when one was kissing the one they like. Pulling away to collect their breaths the both of them placed their foreheads against each other. 
“Jinyoung, what about your no dating ban? Wouldn’t your company kill you? I can’t jeopardize your career because of this.” Mark voiced his concern while catching his breath. Jinyoung could only hum in response as his eyes were closed. When he pulls his forehead away from Mark while opening his eyes he found Mark’s gaze already on him.

“I really really like you Mark and I really respect my agency. Care deeply for my members where I don’t want to jeopardize their career because of me. I can’t exactly date yet with the dating ban still not lifted.” Jinyoung answers noting Mark nodding his head while his head droops down to look at the floor. Placing his index finger under Mark’s chin to lift his head up he made the older male look at him before giving him a soft smile. “However, I can pursue the one I like. Like making them fall for me.”

“But I already fell for you.” The older whispers out.

“Then I just have to make sure you continue to fall for me until the dating ban is lifted.”

“And then?”

“Then I’ll officially take you on our first date where I ask you to be my boyfriend under the starry night sky.”

“That’s really cheesy you know that?” Mark takes a step back to hit him in the chest while a grin was plastered on his face contradicting what he said.

Placing his hand over Mark’s that was on his chest, Jinyoung steps closer closing the distance between them again. “So what do you say?”

Pretending to think of his answer for a few seconds Mark breaks out into another goofy grin. “I’ll see you at your next fan sign then.”

Groaning in protest he wraps his arms around Mark’s waist once more, “But that might take awhile. I’m not sure when the boys and I will have another comeback. I really want to see you and I don’t want the fan sign being my only chance.”

“What do you want then?”

“Can I visit you here?” The younger asks hopefully.

“Do you have a pet?”

“No.”

“Then no, this is a workplace.”

“Fine, then I’ll go adopt a pet then.”

“They have to be unwell, sick, or due for their health checkup to be here.”

“You’re such a prick.”

“Why don’t you just text me?” Mark suggest when a knock on the door had both Mark and Jinyoung jumping away from each other. Just then Jaebum’s head pokes in with Nora still in his arm who was now asleep.

“Hey, sorry to interrupt but Jinyoung we have to get back to our dorm now. I need to put Nora in a warm quiet comfortable room like Doctor Mark had advised. Besides that Youngjae is texting me about the vomit in our room nonstop. So hurry up with what you have to say to your camera boy.” With that Jaebum closes back the door leaving the two of them alone again.

“Camera boy?” Mark questions as this has Jinyoung’s cheeks dusting pink,

“That was the nickname I gave you when I didn’t know your name since you never came up to the table to talk to us at the fan sign. You always had a camera glued to your face making it hard to see your face as well.”

“Was that why Jackson took my camera from me that one time during the fan sign?” Mark picks up remembering Jackson’s bazar offer that one time.

Nodding his head Jinyoung could only scratch his head in embarrassment.

“Yeah, I never got a chance to see your face because I keep missing it whenever you have your camera down. All the members seemed to have seen your face and I was curious…”

“You were curious about what I looked like?” There was a hint of shock and amazement in Mark’s voice when he asked. He couldn’t believe his favorite idol took notice of him.

“Yes, and when I finally got to see your face it took my breath away. You were so handsome beyond any level. More handsome than me.”

“No, I’m not.” Mark denies blushing from Jinyoung’s compliment.

Taking Mark’s hands in his he gives a soft squeeze before bringing it up to his lips to kiss. “I have to go now before Jaebum comes barging in, in anger this time. But before I do…” Fishing his cellphone out of his pockets, “What’s your cell phone number?”

As Mark goes to tell him he presses the call button waiting for Mark’s own cell phone to ring. Once it did Jinyoung hangs up the call before putting his cellphone away. “Now we both have one each other number. I’ll make sure to text and call often.” Placing a sweet peck on Mark’s cheek Jinyoung begins to back away slowly towards the door. “Bye Mark.”

When Jinyoung and Jaebum get back to the dorm with Nora, the older of the two quickly brings Nora into Jackson and Jinyoung’s shared room. Seconds later a confuse Jackson was kicked out of his own room in confusion.

“I’m kicked out of my own room while having to fetch soft blankets for Nora who is going to be crashing in my bed?!” Jackson asks when he reaches Jinyoung who was sitting on the couch he was reading from hours ago before the chaos.

“Just deal with it.”

Watching Jackson walk away grumbling to himself while in the pursuit of finding soft blankets somewhere in the dorm, Jinyoung feels his phone vibrate telling him he just received a text message. Grabbing his phone out and opening up the message Jinyoung’s face break out into a smile.

Will you be wooing me at your next fan sign? 17:21

Definitely. 17:21

I’m looking forward to it then. 17:22

Jinyoung can only groan when reading that response because this means he has to work hard to compose and co-compose songs that will make the cut for their next comeback. This would also mean he would be pestering s to help do the same thing so their company will consider planning their next comeback more quickly. Just so he could see a particular brown hair male with his expensive camera again.

5 months later…

“Jinyoung oppa! Paradise is my favorite song on the album!” A female fan says watching Jinyoung sign her album. After many months of pestering and getting himself and their members to work on new songs, the company deemed it good and ready for the boys to make a comeback with their new mini album. And Paradise was the song Jinyoung had worked really hard on with the help of their company song and lyric writers.

“Oh really? Don’t lie,” Jinyoung teases, “last time I remember you were a Jaebum fan.” He could only chuckle as the female fan blushes for being caught being a Jaebum fan. “But thank you, it means a lot that you like the song so much.”

“Of course! The lyrics are really well written. It feels like you are talking about someone in particular. Is it about us fans Jinyoung oppa?”

Jinyoung lets out a wholehearted laugh replying back with a ‘maybe’ before handing the album back to her. “Please continue to show love towards Paradise.” He says waving her off as she slides down the table to greet the next member who was Yugyeom sitting beside him.

“Paradise is my favorite song too.” A male voice makes its way to Jinyoung’s ear causing his lips to go up. 
“It better be.” Jinyoung comments turning his head to look at the face he’s been dying to see for the last five months. Mark’s hair was no longer brown and instead, it was replaced by the color of dirty blonde. It was a delightful sight to see because it made the male look more foreign than before. “I wrote this song with someone in mind.”

“Really?” Mark tilts his head feigning curiosity, “I wonder who it is...” Calling to texting each other the last five months had its benefit as Mark no longer seemed like the shy male Jinyoung knew months ago. They would in engage each other in a teasing conversation nowadays.

Chuckling he motions for Mark to hand over his album for him to sign. Doing what he was asked he hands over the photobook that had color-coded sticky notes with written member initials on it. Raising an eyebrow up in question he looks at Mark, “Is this your cousin’s album?” It wasn’t a surprise that Jinyoung remembers the color-coded sticky notes from last time. Because Mark had brought a Jackson version album to the fan sign giving Jinyoung a heart attack almost.

“Yeah, it’s Lily’s. She wanted me to get it sign since she knows I attend Got6’s fan sign.” Mark answers coolly as Jinyoung opens to a page the sticky note directed him to sign.

“Is she still a big Jackson fan?” He asks signing the album before looking up once he was done to see Mark nodding his head. “Maybe I should start changing her heart so she’ll be my fan instead.” He jokes when Mark eyes him with a glare.

“No,” The older protests, “And how come you didn't add any hearts on your page like that last time?”

“Because my heart is taken.” The idol replies smoothly, “And what do you mean by ‘no’?”

“Having two Jinyoung fan in my family household is enough. I don’t need another.” Mark answers with a hint of jealousy causing Jinyoung’s heart to soar high in the sky out of joy.

“Two Jinyoung fan? Who’s the other one beside yourself?”

A fluster Mark was everything Jinyoung needed to see to get his courage up as he tilts his head to the side. Taunting the older who fidgets in his spot.

“My mother,” Mark whispers, “She saw your acting in Legends of the Blue Sea and became an instant fan. Although she doesn’t listen to your songs often she sometimes watches your performance with the boys on music shows when it’s being broadcasted.”

“Are you perhaps jealous of your own mom being a fan of me?” Jinyoung couldn’t hold in his laughter catching fans interest and the members sitting beside him.

“Hey, if you keep this up I’m moving on to talk to Yugyeom.” Mark warns his cheeks now painted red.

“Okay, I’ll stop,” He puts his hands up in surrender. “I hope you bring your own album next time we meet again Mark.” Sliding the album back towards Mark he watched as the older male takes it.

“I can’t promise that. I might consider just taking pictures next time.” Mark teases as Jinyoung took notice of the current song of their latest mini-album playing in the background. Putting out his hands for Mark to interlace their fingers together, he gives a soft squeeze like always.

“So dangerous, you’re driving me, crazy baby.” Jinyoung sings along to his own song, Paradise, playing in the background. That got Mark opening his mouth slightly with his breath knocked out of his system because Jinyoung’s voice was like honey and beautiful. Having him sing it to him while knowing he wrote this song about him (because yes Jinyoung had told him he was working on a song specifically for him).

Releasing their hand holding Mark looks away to start moving down the line again with the worker standing behind Jinyoung gesturing for him to move along. He could hear Jinyoung continuing to sing along to the music as the fans sitting down in the auditorium reacts to him doing so.

“I’m looking at you but I miss you.”

Standing in front of Yugyeom now, Mark takes one last glance towards Jinyoung who was already greeting a new fan. Turning back at Yugyeom, the youngest member of the group gives him a smile while he slides the album he was holding for Yugyeom to sign.

“Don’t worry, he’s crazy about you.” The youngest member of Got6 comments shocking Mark because he didn’t know Jinyoung’s members knew about Jinyoung and him that way.

Stuttering, he mumbles a ‘thanks’ as Yugyeom responds back with a grin before opening the photobook. Chancing a glance once more back at Jinyoung he locks eyes with the guy who happened to spare a glance at him as well. Both men broke out into a smile before looking away.

As Mark returns back to his seat and camera which was all the way in the back of the auditorium he couldn’t be happier. Talking to Jinyoung in person beats talking to him through text or on the phone. Putting away his cousin’s album in his bag safely he returns to his camera bringing it towards his face. Positioning the lens at Jinyoung who now was wearing a cute headband that had bear ears on it. He was talking to the fans on stage with a genuine smile, not that his smile wasn’t genuine towards his fans. It was always genuine, but he knew this time his smile was brought upon him because of Mark himself. Clicking away at his camera to take pictures of Jinyoung he watches the man waves towards his fans saying that he needed to run to the restroom.

Putting down his camera to take a breather he waits for Jinyoung to return. Minutes past and when he finally emerges from the bathroom Jackson envelopes Jinyoung in an embrace. Saying how he missed Jinyoung after being gone for so long. In all honesty, Jinyoung was just gone ten minutes tops so all the fans including Jinyoung himself found this hilarious.

Mark was about to bring his camera back up towards his face to continue taking pictures when he feels his phone vibrate. Fishing it out he could only feel his cheeks growing red from blushing because of Jinyoung’s message.

I can’t wait to meet Mama Tuan once we are official. I’ll make sure you continue to fall for me until then. 13:43

Looking up from the screen towards the stage, Mark catches Jinyoung’s gaze that was already on him who had a silly smile on his face.

Once was Mark the male with brown hair behind his camera sending curiosity that could kill Jinyoung to no end. He came a long way in seeing his face and talking to him. The man behind the camera isn’t so behind the camera no more. Of course, there was the occasional photo taking. But as long as Jinyoung knows that camera was particularly aimed at him, he was alright with that.  

Wow...I did not intended to write another 10K one shot but I did! I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I had fun writing it!
I apologize for any wrong misinterpretation to how Korean fan signs actually work and any information about cats. Also please excuse any grammatical errors. Comments are always welcome. (: