Wait… I Have to Do WHAT?!

Life Starts Here

The next day the girls awoke, and were soon at the filming location for SHINee's newest MV. It was called "Why So Serious," and the girls were very excited, though at the same time nervous. They had never told the boys what they had accepted, and the President had agreed it was wise to keep it quiet. He said he would explain to them when the time came, and for now to just go about business as usual.

 

"Are you almost ready to go, Liz?" Cat called down the hall, standing patiently in the front with her bag over her shoulder. "We're running late." Looking down at her outfit, she shivered involuntarily in the cooled air. Spring had come, but the same cool stuck in the air. Knowing the chill, she had chosen her outfit wisely; patterned leggings, a red "love" sweatshirt and a red beanie stuck onto her head with black military boots on her feet completed the look. Casual, comfy, and warm.

                                

 

"Yea yea... I'm on my way." Liz grumbled, walking from her room slowly. Nerves and guild, like her sister, had gotten the better of her and she had spent the majority of the night staring at the ceiling and wondering if she had made the right choice.  She had also dressed for the chill, and was wearing plaid skinny jeans, a Coco sweatshirt and black boots.  Sliding a green hooded jacket onto her arms, she nodded.  Good enough!

                          

 

Together the girl's did their usual routine, walking toward the main entrance together, not talking much.  Both were very tired, and despite their excitement for the day, it showed on their faces.

 

"Cat-ah!" Sehun's voice echoed from the back hallway, and Cat sighed, looking at Liz before turning to see him running after her. "Cat... are you leaving now?"

 

"Yeah... it's time to go to the filming location; SHINee's music video, you know?" She murmured, looking at him nervously.

 

His smile faltered slightly at the mention, and he nodded, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Cat... can I talk to you really quickly?"

 

"Make it quick Sehun. We're already running late. Cat, I'll be in the van, okay?" Liz murmured, taking Cat's bag from her shoulder and walking outside.

 

Sighing heavily, Cat folded her arms over her chest and looked at the maknae in front of her. "What is it Sehun?" Looking up at him she couldn't help but marvel over his new hair color; they had decided to take his brown hair and give him a bright blond look. And it definitely was enticing.

 

"I wanted to apologize for earlier... I shouldn't have acted like that. I... over reacted. I understand why you don't want to go with me and I shouldn't have reacted like that. Are you still mad at me?" His hands were still in his pockets and he lowered his head, looking through his hair, simpering in a way that he knew made her melt; he had learned well over the past year.

 

Huffing, she rolled her eyes and nodded, smiling sweetly at him. "Of course I do, Sehun... and I'd kiss you now if we weren't by the door. So get going back to their dorms and we'll talk later, alright? But I have to go. Talk to you later sweetheart." Smiling softly, she waved at him as she ran out to the van, sliding in next to Liz and sighing. "He apologized to me... And I just stood there not telling him that I was going to be there at the showcase, and on Key's arm. God damnit I'm terrible." She whined, grabbing at her hair.

 

"Cat calm down. Everything will work out. Mr. President thinks we need to keep things quiet, then we will... The boys will have to understand! Now come on, shape up. We have to do our job, like Nana said." Liz smiled warmly, throwing her arms around Cat tightly and grinning.

 

"Speaking of Nana, is she meeting us there?" Cat questioned as she chuckled from her sister's embrace as the car took off from the sidewalk.

 

"Yep! She'll be there in about 20 minutes after us; had some homework she had to finish up." Liz chuckled, relinquishing her hold and leaning back against the wall of the van. "I'm nervous, Cat. Who am I going to go with? My little sister has a date before I do!"

 

"Yahhhh!! It's not a date!" Cat whined, folding her arms over her chest and pouting.

 

"Oh, yea, sure. I'm sure Key feels the same way. I saw how he looked at you when we were filming Dream Girl.. He's crazy about you, Cat. And he hates that he can't have you so he's settling with being your at the showcase."

 

"Just how you're crazy with Onew? I see how you look at him. It kills you that you like another guy while in a relationship with Chanyeol. I understand how you feel, Liz. You don't have to hide things from me. I'm your sister; you can tell me anything!"

 

"Well, can I ask you anything too?" Liz murmured quietly, looking sideways at her sister.

 

"Well, yea, I suppose. What's on your mind?"

 

"Have you and Sehun... you know... done it yet?"

 

Cat immediately flushed, and she bit her lip, lowering her gaze. "It's complicated." Liz laughed, and shook her head.

 

"A year in Korea, a year on Sehun's arm, and you still haven't done it yet? Damn. Way to make me and Chanyeol look like friggan rabbits."

 

"Hey! It's not my fault that you and Chanyeol just, fell into bed together. Sehun and I haven't had the right moment yet. And it's not like we haven't tried, trust me." Smirking, she shrugged, rubbing the back of her neck. "We've had plenty of moments where we probably could have, but it just hasn't happened yet."

 

"Any more of those moments against the wall in the dance hall might make Sehun be unable to wait much longer." Liz chuckled, relishing in the flush that had taken over her younger's face. "Oh! We're here. We better hurry; we're already running late."

 

Bustling out of the van, their bodyguards quickly shielding them from the fans waiting outside of the filming location, though the girls waved to the fans that called out to them. Despite not really being in the spotlight, they knew who they were and both loved and hated them. Liz couldn't help but think of the rage that would ensue when they saw them at SHINee's table, and on their arm at the showcase. Pushing the thought from her mind, she waved at a loud fan, grinning. "Hello! Thank you for your support!"

 

Soon they were inside the studio, and immediately ushered to the various parts of the building. Cat was almost pushed into the makeup room, where the four guys were sitting on the chairs, waiting patiently. "Oh hey guys, good morning."

 

"Way to be late, noona." Taemin chirped playfully, sticking his tongue out at the girl who chuckled and waved her makeup brush at him menacingly.

 

"Always be nice to the girl in charge of your appearance, Taeminnie..." She warned, throwing her makeup bag on the table and taking a deep breath. "Okay, who's first?"

 

"Start with Onew-ssi; the leader is needed to get dressed first." An assistant called from out of the hall, and Cat nodded, bowing slightly.

 

"Alright, you heard the lady. Onew, you're up." Thankfully their makeup was simple, just enhancing and concealing. Chatting mildly as she did him up, she smiled and nodded. "Alright, you're done. Off you go!"

 

"Thank you Cat-ah. Is Liz waiting for us?" He asked as he stood and she fussed at removing the makeup shields from his neck.

 

"Yep. Already on the sound stage doing some of the moves to ensure the size is right. She'll be waiting for you guys when you're done getting made all pretty." She grinned, winking at Onew who rolled his eyes and scooted off.

 

Minho was next, and spent the next few moments playfully darting past the makeup brushes until she forcibly grabbed his neck. "Aish! Minho-ah! Stop before I accidentally push your face into the mirror, okay?!"

 

Chuckling he nodded, rolling his eyes. "Yea yea. Yes ma'am." Grinning, he sat back patiently and allowed her to finish up. "Have you picked your dress yet?"

 

"...For what?"

 

"For the showcase! Key-ah told us you're going with him!" Minho chirped, then winced as Key threw his shoe at him.

 

Cat flushed pink, and she looked over at Key, who was glaring at Minho through steely eyes. "I... I haven't, no. It's only been one day, I haven't really looked into it." She chuckled, rolling her eyes as she patted powder concealer on Minho's nose. "You're good; you can go now."

 

"Thank you, Cat-ah. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you." Minho murmured, bowing nervously before he shuffled off out of the room. Taemin was quiet as she did his face, then shuffled off quietly, sensing the tension in the room.

 

"Cat, I'm so sorry if I embarrassed you... That was not my intention I-.."

 

"Key, stop. It's fine. I just didn't expect it. Please don't worry about it." She murmured, smiling nervously at him. "We just have to be careful, because EXO can't find out yet... Mr. President is worried about how it would affect them, and they're already stressed enough about the showcase." Sighing heavily, she went to apply the foundation to his cheek when he reached up, grabbing her wrist gently.

 

"Cat-ah, you know I'm here for you right? That I.. I always will be?" He murmured, staring at her with an intent look. "I know I can't give you what Sehun can, but I'd still like to be your friend." He murmured, and when she nodded he grinned, letting out a huge sigh of relief.

 

"Thank you oppa. I would really like that." She finished his makeup in silence, then heard the director summoning everyone to the soundstage. "Alright, you look like you're done anyway. Let's go." Pulling the shield from his collar, they raced out to the soundstage, where the rest of them had gathered.

 

The director, a tall skinny man with a pale face was pacing nervously, wringing his hands. "Everyone we have a problem. The girl who was to play your love interest isn't able to make it today; she got a bad case of the flu. This means we don't have the main girl, and the shoot is compromised! And we're already behind schedule as it is!"

 

"Mr. Director, we have two girls right here! Why not ask one of them?" Onew called, pointing at Cat and Liz, who immediately gaped and began protesting. "They're here, theatrical, and able to do the job."

 

"What?! Onew! I... I can't. WE can't!" The girls cried in unison, trembling from head to toe. The director turned and looked at them, eyeing them from top to bottom.

 

"Well... Ms. Liz does have the stature for it... Your hair is a bit dark, but we can edit that in post. Would you be interested in being in this MV? We need help, please." He clasped his hands, practically begging the girl in front of him.

 

Sighing, she covered her face, trembling momentarily. After taking a deep sigh, she rubbed the back of her neck and nodded. "F-fine. I'll do it."

 

"Wonderful! Ms. Cat, would you do your sister's makeup please? And hurry?" The director begged, then turned around to alert the rest of the team.

 

Nodding, the girls raced off, and before the boys knew it they had returned. Liz was dressed in a long sleeved gauzy white dress, and her hair was allowed to curl lazily down her back. Her makeup was simple, for her face would almost never be seen.

 

"W-Wow. Liz-ah... you look-..." Taemin stammered, staring at her wide-eyed.

 

"Beautiful." Onew stated, staring at her with a faint smile on his face.

 

Liz paused, flushing and stepped toward where to the director was frantically waving. Nerves tightened in her chest as she listened to the plan of the filming; she had never been filmed before and she was secretly terrified.

 

"Alright guys! Time to get this party started!" The director called, and the boys rushed onto the sound stage. Liz sat on the side, trembling as she saw the guys rush on with their white outfits, Onew casting glances at her as she saw how worried she was. What was she getting herself into?!

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Neighbourhood96
#1
Chapter 55: sooo glad to read an update from you!!!
Neighbourhood96
#2
Chapter 55: ohmigosh super cheesy!!!! But i love it!
Neighbourhood96
#3
please update soon!!!!
ExoM_ExoK_Exo
#4
Seems interesting ^^
Neighbourhood96
#5
Chapter 52: ohhh this is gonna be one hell of a meeting XD
Neighbourhood96
#6
Chapter 51: Say yes liz!!!! Yes!!!!
Neighbourhood96
#7
Chapter 50: ohmigosh is chanyeol gonna propose to her inside the haunted house???
Rogue-Renegade
#8
Chapter 1: How can they sleep? I envy them-I have never been able to sleep well on planes. Also, can you bypass security? I have been flying all around the world since I was 9, and no one ever let me skip security;( Maybe I just look dangerous. I really love the story so far, it reminds me of my sister and I. I love how long the chapters are. Thank you for working hard!
Lenali
#9
AWWWW SO CUTE ;A; I CANT
Neighbourhood96
#10
Chapter 45: Ohmigod i hope no stupid fans saw them!!!! Im so glad theyr bak together :)