‘Boys! Listen up! I’ve got huge news for you guys!’ The manager shouted as soon as he entered the door. EXO was taking a break after rehearsing complicated moves, trying to sync their moves with each other and timing it right. They were so tired that most of the members were lying down with their backs flat on the waxed wooden floor.

‘This better be something good, hyung… I don’t wanna re-experience last time!’ Baekhyun panted. ‘Trust me, this time it’s a damn good offer for you guys!’ The manager growled at him. ‘Yeah, says the person who tricked us two times.’ Xiumin muttered and some of them snickered. ‘Right… As I was saying, remember the time when you guys were shooting for MAMA music video and you guys were panicking since there weren’t enough suits?’

‘Yeah, what about it?’ Kai looked up at his manager, wishing he would cut to the chase instead of stalling. ‘Well, the designer who made the suits for you guys decided to make new ones specifically for each one of you. Ain’t that great?’ The members’ ears perked up, getting free stuff from the designer is a golden opportunity and doesn’t need one to tell that it’s hard to come by.

‘Hell yeah! But wait, who’s this designer you’re talking about?’ Chanyeol asked. ‘Try and guess. She’s younger than you in age but a senior in the fashion industry.’ The manager smirked, only he knows the answer. ‘Armani?’ ‘Ermenegildo Zegna?’ ‘Hermes?’ Many answers were given but none of them were correct.

‘Is it Syrannus?’ Sehun answered and the manager made a ‘ding’ sound that signalled that he was correct ‘Yep, you lucky bastards get to meet the designer herself—Ms. (F/N) personally! And even walk the runway with the other models in your new suits!’ He beamed. Immediately, the boys became hyper and excited. ‘Oh my god!! This is happening, I get to meet (F/N) herself! I can die in peace now!’ Tao yelled excitedly.

‘Oi oi, calm down you punks. You leave tomorrow morning, at exactly 7AM. No later than that. She’s flying in from London today and she’s already arrived in Seoul, she’s resting in her personal residence now and so should all of you if you’re gonna stand around all day getting your measurements taken.’ The manager nagged and left.

‘You guys heard hyung, leggo.’ Kris said and was the first one to bolt out the door, the rest followed suit. After showering, Tao found it hard to sleep because he was too excited to meet the designer—you who was also his role model, his idol and the icon of fashion for him, he tried hard to suppress his excitement and finally fell asleep with a grin on his face.

Morning came by quickly and the members’ speed could put lightning to shame. Everyone piled up the car and sped off, they were buzzing with so much excitement, particularly Tao. Pulling out a fashion magazine from under his seat, he showed it to the others who stared at the cover in awe. ‘You know, this dress that the model is wearing was designed by her for her spring collection. It’s so pretty and chic that even I would feel like I wanna wear it.’ Tao gushed.

‘Do that and you’ll become a transvestite.’ D.O roared in laughter at the thought of Tao wearing a dress. ‘Lol, anyway, I heard her masterpieces were cutting edge, the definition of fashion as the critics say.’ Suho said. ‘Well, she’s famous. Every star that’s ever walked on the red carpet wears what she designed!’ ‘Wow, now I understand why you love fashion so much.’ Chen patted his shoulder.

Arriving at a large building, they were ushered quickly into the building with the help of the security guards to prevent a large scale fan rush. They were stunned into silence by the building’s interior, it was so beautiful that it looked like a modern, futuristic palace. They were escorted by your personal assistant, asking her questions about you and other stuff.

You were running quite late because of the traffic, you grumbled in the car, you had woken up early in the morning but as always the traffic was the main reason you were late. Once you arrived, you immediately sped off to the top floor. Jabbing at the button, you willed the elevator to go up quickly. ‘Crap, this is the first time I’ve been so late! Its already 7:30AM for god’s sake! Ugh… Stupid traffic…’ You muttered.

‘Mina, I’m sorry I’m late! I’m still not used to Seoul’s traffic I guess, you have no idea how packed it was! I swear, I woke up—‘ Your assistant, Mina cut your rant off as she held your satchel and gestured towards a bunch of people in the waiting lounge. ‘Miss, they’ve been waiting here for 15 minutes already.’ You gulped nervously and tried to keep a calm composure as you turned around, you didn’t notice them because you were busy thinking about your next collection.

‘Miss, you do know them right?’ She whispered in your ear, you nodded and sent her a look which said ‘Of course I do, they’re EXO.’ You hung your leather jacket on a rack in your office and walked towards them.

‘Damn, look at what she’s wearing! I’ve never seen her in person before but now, totally smoking hot!’ Chanyeol whispered in Tao’s ear. ‘I told you so.’ He smiled smugly at the latter. ‘Hello.’ You greeted them politely but you were surprised by their sudden fanboy attitudes and giving you a formal greeting that sounded like an army march. They were about to introduce themselves when you stopped them.

‘No need to introduce yourselves, I know who each one of you are. My name is (F/N) (L/N), pleased to meet you.’ They gushed again, it was certainly new seeing this side of them. ‘You know our names? That’s incredible!’ ‘Well, I’m a fan of your music after all.’ Their eyes widened as they went speechless. Never in their wildest dreams did they thought that the world renowned fashion designer was one of their fans.

‘Now then, let’s get to work shall we? I’m sure you guys have a packed schedule.’ You smiled at them and gestured for Mina and other assistants to help you. While leading them down a different path, they asked you questions. ‘Say… Umm… If you don’t mind me asking, Ms. (F/N)… How old are you?’ Luhan asked. ‘I’m 22 this year.’ You merely answered and that sent shocks down their spine.

’22?! You’re so young! Wait a sec… Hey Tao! She’s the same age as you!’ Baekhyun announced. ‘Wow… This is a coincidence!’ Lay looked at you two, Tao was blushing so hard that the members were snickering behind his back. Upon arriving the place, this is where all your creations come to life, your heaven. This is where it all began.

‘Look at the size of this place, dudes…’ Chanyeol stared at the new surroundings in awe. ‘Before we get started, you have to be semi-. I need to take your measurements. Mina, get me my stuff and have the others prepare what I need for later.’ Everyone immediately got to work except them, they just stared at you.

‘W-We have to be …?!’ Sehun put wrapped his body with his own arms. ‘I’m not telling you to be fully , not to be offensive but I’ve been working with male models for a long time and its not a problem for me even if you walk around here . They always do that. But for the sake of my assistants, please have whatever it is your wearing on at all times. If they tried to do anything inappropriate, please do not hesitate to inform me.’ Mina handed you your tablet and Kris was the first to enter the fitting room.

‘Kris, please stand still because I can’t get the accurate measurements!’ You looked up at him, trying to measure his waist. ‘Its ticklish, that’s my sensitive spot!’ He laughed. ‘Please bear with it for a little while.’ You jot down what you needed and sent him outside.

As every moment passes by, Tao got more nervous but he’s not really happy with the fact that Suho was trying to hit on her. Tao gritted his teeth when he saw his leader coming out of the room with a huge grin on his face and winking at you. Finally, when it was his turn, his hands were shaking and he was starting to sweat.

‘No need to be so nervous, Tao. I’m only taking your measurements, not trying to ually harassing you or something. If I did, I would’ve pounced on you a long time ago and you would’ve swatted me away like a mosquito, correct?’ You smiled and left him to his own thoughts as you went outside, all done with their measurements. I would never do that to you. He thought to himself.

‘Alright then, I’m very sorry but I have to leave now for a meeting but if there’s any problem or any questions you wanted t