Following N quietly you walk through the hallways of the entertainment.
”Whoa~ it’s so pretty here” you say looking around.
”is it your first time in an entertainment?” Ken asks laughing.
”Hehe, yeah it is” you answer.
”That explains a lot” Hyuk says wrapping his arm around you shoulder.
”Hyuk, distance” Hongbin calls making him pull back his arm.
”Here we are” N says opening a door.
”Whoa~ it’s a huge dance room” you say walking in the room.
”Jealous?” Hyuk asks teasing.
”Kinda yeah, I use a smaller room” you answer.
”Well here a computer with access to most songs there exists, so you can use it to play the song you picked for the dance” N says turning on the computer.
”Ah yeah, thank you” you say walking to the computer.
Searching through the music you click on one and play it.
”I was thinking of going with this one” you say turning around.
”Sounds good, did you want to start right away?” N asks.
”Yes, if that’s okay by you guys” you ask looking at the members.
”Of course, the sooner we start the more fun we can have” Ken says smiling.

After stretching you explain the dance step by step and the dance is already starting to form.
After two hours of walking through the steps you take a break.
”Say ____, is it okay if I also give some input?” N asks.
”Yeahof course, what did you had in mind?” you ask back.
”I’ll show you after the break. You guys don’t have to stay as we’ll try and create something” N says looking at the members.
”I’d like to watch” Ken says.
N glares back at him.
”But... you know what I’d probably only be in the way” Ken laughs lightly.
”Good, gives me some time to work in the studio” Ravi says standing up.
”Need some help?” Hyuk asks.
”Yeah you can come along if you want” Ravi answers.
”I’ll come as well” Leo says standing up.
With them leaving Hongbin too stands up “See ya later” he says leaving the room.
”I’m going to learn my lines for the musical” Ken says standing up.
”Oh, you’re going to be in a musical?” you ask.
”Yeah, my first one. I’m so excited” Ken answers.
”I’m sure you’ll do well. Good luck” You say smiling.
Patting your head Ken smiles back and leaves the room.

”Shall we get started?” N asks.
”Yeah lets” you say standing up.
”So this is what I had in mind” N says and shows you some moves.
”Oh not bad, maybe we can combine it with this” You say adding some things to it.
”That’s indeed nice” N says.
After a while of trying to come up with things you add it all together making it one choreo.
”Oh~ you should stand like this” you say adjust his posture.
”Can’t we just add you into the choreo?” N asks grabbing your wrists.
”I.. uhh... well” You stutter with a red face.
”Can’t?” N asks serious.
”Well.. no.. this is showing my skills as a choreographer and idols executing it” you answer looking away.
”Too bad, I would like a close dance moment with you” N says still holding your wrists.
Quickly pulling back your wrists you turn around placing the palms of you hand on your cheeks which are completely red.
”Cute” N says chuckling.

”Seems like I’m disturbing something” Hongbin says entering the room.
”Yeah you kinda did, our practise” N says back.
”Yeah, seemed like you were practising hard... on your pick up lines” Hongbin talks back.
Noticing the mood you nervously look away “I.. am going to.. uh.. the bathroom” you say quickly leaving the room.
”Oh okay” N says seeing you leave.

”What was that about?” Hongbin asks suspicious.
”Nothing, what are you going here?” N asks back.
”I forgot my phone to begin with and I was bored so thought I’d watch you practise” Hongbin answers sitting down. “But I didn’t expect you to be practising on those moves” he says laughing.
”Funny” N says sneering.
Hongbin laughs satisfied when you walk back into the room.
”Shall we show Hongbin what we made so far?” N asks.
”Yeah sure” you answer.

Starting to dance you show Hongbin what you came up with.
”Not bad, so you actually did something hyung” Hongbin says laughing.
”I swear to god” N says back.
Seeing their behaviour you can’t help but chuckle.
”Are you laughing?” N asks looking up.
”You guys are just too cute, I can see you’re great friends” you reply.
”Why would you think that?” Hongbin asks.
”Because you guys are comfortable together and can makes jokes without being insulted right away” you answer.
”She’s right tho.” N says nodding.
”Oh Hongbin-ah” Ken says walking into the room.

“Already done practicing your lines?” N asks Ken.
”I came far, Hongbin messages me he was bored so I decided to join him” Ken answers.
”I also messaged the others, we shouldn’t waste too much time as we only have a week” Hongbin says standing up.
”He’s right tho” You say looking at N.
”Yeah yea, I know” N says in a stubborn tone.
”Guess he wanted some more alone time with you” Hongbin says laughing.
”If we help her win we can have much more time with her hyung” Ken says laughing as well.
Annoyed N doesn’t say anything back.

”Say ____ could you help me later with something?” Ken asks.
”With what?” you ask.
”Well in the musical I have a female character to play against, I can practise the lines better with a pretty girl in front of me” Ken answers.
”Oh so you want me to role out the female parts?” you ask.
”Yep.. if you want to and have time.” Ken says.
”Yeah, after practise should do. I have nothing to do tonight so” you answer back.
Smiling satisfied Ken nods.
Hongbin shakes his head with how innocent you are.
”Be careful with this one, he’s a snake” Hyuk says entering the room.
Leo nods smiling lightly and Ravi starts laughing “It’s true tho” Ravi says.
”What do you mean?” you ask.
”Oh so innocent” Hyuk says smiling.
”I think she should be most careful with N tho” Hongbin says looking at N talking about earlier.
”Leo’s worse..” Hyuk says.
“Aish you” Leo says raises his hand.
”Don’t hit a kid” Hyuk talks back.

Seeing their interaction you start chuckling.
”What?” N asks.
”Nothing, nothing” you say turning around.
”Let’s just get started” Ravi says changing topic.

Starting to practise again time flies by.
When it’s almost dinner time you stop for the day.
”Considering you did really well” you say satisfied.
”Considering?” N asks.
”It’s the first day” you answer.
”Oh.. yeah you’re right.” N says back.
”It doesn’t feel like the first day. You’re really easy to get along with” Ken says smiling.
”I’m glad I give that impression” you say smiling.
”Cute” Leo whispers.
”Hm?” You ask looking at Leo not hearing him well.
”Nothing” Leo says turning around.
”Don’t mind him, he’s always like that with new one’s” N says.
”Especially girls. But just wait till he’s comfortable with you” Hyuk says warning.
”Then you should stay away from him” Hongbin says laughing.
”Why?” you ask.
”So innocent” Ken says shaking his head.
”What?” you ask turning around to Ken.
”Nothing, nothing. Shall we go?” Ken ask chuckling.

Shrugging it off you grab your bag and you leave the room with the members.
”How about we go to a restaurant nearby to eat something. That way when we’re done you can help me” Ken suggests.
”But I don’t look.. restaurant appropriate” you reply.
”We’re not going anything fancy, just something simple” N says.
”Beside, we also wear our training clothes” Hyuk says wrapping his arm around your neck.
”Hyuk, distance” Hongbin says.
Letting out a sigh Hyuk removes his arm again.
”Well.. okay then” you answer.

Leaving the company you go with the members to a restaurant nearby.
When you sit down a waitress gives the menu’s.
”So, what would you like to eat?” N asks you.
”Hmm..I think I’m going for a pasta dish” you answer looking through the menu.
”Their spaghetti is really good” Leo says.
”Wow~ Leo’s talking to her” Hyuk says shocked.
Giving a slap to the back of Hyuks head Leo doesn’t look up.
”Ouch!” Hyuk says in disbelieve looking at Leo.
”Guys, stop it” N says interrupting.

Trying to hide you laugh you lift up the menu to face height.
”So -cough- what are you going to get?” you ask the members.
”you” Ravi says soft.
”Ravi!” N says looking at him.
Hyuk laughing gives Ravi a high five.
Hongbin cringes shaking his head.
”Can we just get something to eat?” Leo says.
”Yes boss” Hyuk says sitting straight.
”Did you made up your minds what you would like to eat?” the waitress asks.
”I would like the spaghetti carbonara” you answer.
”I want the same” Leo says.
”I would like the salmon with steamed vegetables” Ravi says.
”I want the chicken dish” N says.
”For me the same” Hongbin says.
”I also want the spaghetti” Hyuk replies.
”For me the salmon please” Ken says.
”Coming right up” the waitress says taking the menu’s again.

”So, what did you thought of your first work day with us?” N asks.
”Do you regret your decision already?” Hongbin asks laughing.
”It was.. interesting” you answer.
”Interesting?” Ken asks laughing.
”It’s something else than my own crew. You guys have different views on things. Approach me differently. But so far it’s fun” you answer smiling soft.
”Cute” Leo whispers.
”Hm?” You ask looking at Leo.
”Nothing” Leo says looking down.
”Snake” Hongbin says looking up.
”Guys!” N calls them.
”Okaaayy” Hongbin says stubborn.

”Here’s your dinner” the waitress says placing down the plates “Have a nice meal”.
”Thank you” you say smiling at the waitress.
”Cute” Leo whispers.
”Leo stop” N says.
”Have a good meal” Ravi says quickly.
”You too” you say back.

Quietly eating dinner you enjoy your food.
”Hm, that was good. You were right Leo, their pasta’s really good here” you say sticking up your thumb.
Leo smiles softly at you.
Turning red by that killer smile you quickly look away.
”Shall we go?” Ken asks.
”Yeah sure” you say standing up.
”Go? What are you going to do?” Ravi asks.
”She’s going to help me with my lines remember” Ken answers.
”Oh~ yeah.. be careful” Ravi says looking at you.
Looking questioning you tilt your head.
”Don’t worry Ravi, I’ll take good care of her” Ken says with a smirk.
”Touch her and you die” Leo whispers to Ken.
Ken looks at Leo with a smirk and places his arm around your shoulder “Shall we go” Ken asks looking at you.
Leo looks in disbelieve at Ken.
”Yeah let’s go” you say walking to the door.
”Byeeee” Ken says waving.
Leo stands up annoyed.
”Let it be, he’s not going to do anything anyway” N says reassuring.
”Yeah that’s what you hope” Hyuk says laughing standing up.
”Let’s just go” Ravi says annoyed standing up as well.

Back at the company you follow Ken to the lounge of the company.
”You want something to drink?’ Ken asks.
”What do you have?” you ask back.
”Wine” Ken says with a smile.
”Heh.. also have something non alcoholic?” you ask laughing nervous.
”Water” Ken answers.
”Water is fine” you say talking a look at the script.
Ken grabs two bottles of water and sits next to you.
”What kind of genre is it?” you ask looking at Ken.
”Romance” Ken says satisfied.
”Ro... Romance..??” You asks turning red.
”Hm hm” Ken nods leaning his face towards you “Romance” he says again.
Quickly looking down you start reading the script.
”Wrong page” Ken says turning the pages.
”Oh yeah.. of course” you say not looking up.
”Here it is” Ken says.
Looking through the lines you turn bright red again.
”This.. has a .. kissing scene?” you ask.
”I know” Ken says smiling satisfied “I need to practise that one more” he says.
”Ah...” you let out.
”Don’t bully her” Ravi says walking in.
”Ravi... what are you doing here?” Ken asks annoyed.
”Keeping an eye out on you” Ravi says sitting on the other side of you.
”It’s fine tho” you say looking at Ravi.
”You don’t know him like I do” Ravi says glaring at Ken.
”Tsk, let’s just get started” Ken says annoyed.

Going through the lines you help Ken.
Ravi’s keeping a close eye on Ken and when you get to the point of the kiss scene he objects.
”How about you practise that with the actress” Ravi says pushing Ken back.
”It’s just acting” Ken says removing Ravi’s hand.
”I still object” Ravi says annoyed.
Looking back and forth between Ken and Ravi you keep quiet.
When you suddenly feel your arm being pulled you loose balance and feel lips pressed against yours.
Shocked you back up and realize Ken just gave a kiss.
”Ya! Ken” Ravi says standing up.
”Tsk, it wasn’t even a kiss. I simply pressed my lips against hers” Ken says shrugging.
”I can’t believe you” Ravi says pulling you up and dragging you with him.
Quickly you grab your bag and walk with Ravi.
”You okay?” Ravi asks in the hallway.
”I am.. thank you” you say still a bit confused.
”You’re too innocent.. don’t be alone with a member again” Ravi says looking serious.
”Oh.. okay yeah. Will do thanks” you say smiling soft.
”Just.. get some rest. Today must have been tiring” Ravi says walking away.
”Ravi!” you call him.
”Yeah?” he says turning around.
”Thanks” you say smiling softly again.
”Watch it with that cute smile” Ravi mumbles walking away waving.
Tilting your head confused you shrug it off and leave the company.

Outside hearing the snow crack under your feet again you let out a sigh ~I should really remember to bring a scarf and gloves next time~ You think.
Feeling a soft fabric being placed in your neck you turn around.
”Leo?” you ask shocked.
”Just keep it” Leo says walking away.
Watching him walk away your heart is filled with warmth by his action.
~He’s so sweet~ You think smiling placing your hands on the warm scarf.

Letting out a yawn you call a cab and go home.
Going to bed early you wake up the next morning hearing your alarm go off.
~Ugh so tiireeddd~ You think letting out a sigh.
Looking at your phone you see a message from Jihwan.
~How was your first day? Excited for the second day?~ He messaged.
~It was interesting. I can’t wait how today goes. The members are all so nice to me~ you message back.
Placing your phone on a table you walk to the bathroom to wash and dress yourself.
Coming back you hear a bleep.
~Tsk. Of course they’re nice to you. Have you looked in the mirror?~ Jihwan messaged back.
~What do you mean?~ You ask messaging back.
~So innocent, never mind. Good luck working~ Jihwan replies.
~Okay..~ you think putting your phone down again shrugging,
grabbing your stuff for work, wrap the scarf Leo gave around your neck and you leave the apartment.
On your way to work you grab a breakfast from a baker and eat it on the way.

”Ohh... isn’t that Leo’s scarf?” Hyuk asks standing behind you.
Shocked you jump up by how close Hyuk suddenly is standing.
”Yeah it is.. he gave it yesterday” you answer.
”Fascinating...” Hyuk says placing his finger on his chin.
”Why?” you ask confused.
”He’s not the type to do that” Hyuk says smiling walking away “coming?” he asks.
”Yeah.. I’m coming” you say running after him.

Walking to the dance room the members are already waiting.
”You guys are early” you say looking at them.
”We usually are” N says.
”Where’s Ravi?” you ask looking around.
”Most likely in his studio” Hongbin says not looking up.
”I’ll go get him” you say leaving the room.
”You think that’s a smart idea?” Hyuk asks the others.
”Most likely not, but whatever” Hongbin says shrugging it off.

Entering the studio you see his computer on, but don’t see him.
Another door in his studio is slightly open
”Ravi?” you call him, but no reaction.
Walking to the other door you call him again “Ravi?” you say a little louder.
Walking out the other room which apparently is a bathroom Ravi only has a towel wrapped around his waist and with another towel he’s drying his hair.
”Oh it’s you” Ravi says sitting down.
Placing your hands in front of your eyes you look away.
”Uhm.. clothes?” you ask him.
”No need, the most important thing is covered” Ravi says smiling.
Turning bright red you want to walk to the door of the studio, bumping your head you loose balance.
Ravi quickly jumps up and supports you “Maybe if you walk with your eyes open, you wouldn’t bump yourself” Ravi says close to your ear.
”I.. Uhm.. I .. should... go” you stutter wanting to walk away.
”Why?” Ravi says pulling you back “I warned you yesterday didn’t I? To not be alone with a member. Yet here you are coming alone to my studio” Ravi says pulling you closer.
”R..Ra..Ravi?” You stutter with a bright red face.
”Heh.. cute” Ravi chuckles.

”That’s enough” Leo says pulling you away.
”Oh.. hyung.. it’s you” Ravi says annoyed walking back to the bathroom.
”Thanks” you say bowing deep to Leo.
”Don’t, just go back to the dance room” Leo says stern.
Walking past him you quickly walk away.
Leaning with your body against the wall in the hallway your heart is beating like crazy.
~What... was that all about?~ You question yourself thinking.
”Why... was Ravi mean to you? Of should I say really nice?” Hongbin asks laughing.
Looking at him surprised you turn red again ”You knew didn’t you?” you ask Hongbin.
”Hmhm, he told me he was going to take a shower and then come” Hongbin says satisfied.
Looking at Hongbin in disbelieve you feel two hands on your shoulder “Let’s just go” Leo says pulling you away.
Hongbin follows you two still laughing.
”Bin” Ravi calls him from behind.
Hongbin slows down and Ravi catches up.
Giving each other a high five they laugh.

”Just ignore them” Leo says looking down on you.
”Yeah..” you say softly.
Entering the room you right away start stretching without saying anything.
”Were you mean again?” N asks them in disbelieve.
”Hongbin knew I was taking a shower and I warned her yesterday” Ravi says nonchalant.
”Guys!” N says letting out a sigh.
”Let’s just get started” Leo says stern.

Following orders the members start stretching as well and you begin dancing with them again.
Going through all the steps one by one the members are already starting to get the hang of it.
Halfway the day you have a quick lunch together. Continuing short after lunch, the members practise seriously. With some jokes in between they do listen well and pay attention to the choreo.
With the day passing by fairly quick you stop when it’s almost time for dinner.
”Yo ___, feel like joining us for dinner again?” Ken asks you.
”Sorry I already have plans” you answer grabbing your bag.
”Oehh.. with who? Your boyfriend?” Hyuk asks.
”No, my friends who are in the dance crew with me” you answer.
”Ahh. I thought one of those was your boyfriend” Ken says.
”No, we’re like family” you answer.
”Dang.. so I could’ve kissed you” Ken says disappointed.
Leo gives a slap to the back of Ken’s head.
”Ouch!” Ken says turning around.
Chuckling you walk to the door “I’ll see you guys tomorrow then” you say with a sweet smile leaving the room.
”Bye” Hyuk says waving.
”We should also get going” N says grabbing his bag.

Outside you walk through the streets admiring the beautiful snow lying everywhere.
Burying half your face in Leo’s scarf you feel the nice warmth.
”Yo ____ duck!” you hear someone say loud.
When you look up you get hit by a snowball in your face.
”It’s been a while” Eugene says laughing.
”Yeah... nice to see you too” you say dusting off the snow.
”Hii” Jihwan says smiling.
”Good to see you again, how is it with vixx?” Sungjae asks.
”It’s nice, they’re really nice. Things are going well” you answer.
”Good to hear. Shall we get something to eat? I’m starving” Minjun asks.
”Yeah let’s go” you say feeling a hit again ”Eugene! For real?” you ask him.
Seeing him laugh he makes another snowball.
”Snowball fight!” Jihwan says grabbing some snow.
You too quickly grab some snow to get them back.
After a little snowball fight Eugene runs up to you and throws you in a big pile of snow. Pulling him along he falls on you.
”Ouch!” you say hitting the floor.
”Sorry, you shouldn’t have pulled me along” Eugene says laughing.
”You shouldn’t have thrown me into the snow” you talk back “Now get off me!” you say pushing him.
Standing up you dust off the snow again.
”Still hungry” Minjun says.
”Yeah, this snowball fight made me hungry as well. Let’s go” Jihwan says walking away.

Following them you go to a small food tent to eat some Korean bbq.
”How about some soju?” Minjun asks.
”Sounds like a good plan” Sungjae says raising his hand and calling the ahjumma.
”I’ll pass, I have to dance tomorrow again” you answer.
”Fine by me, more for us” Sungjae says smiling.
Having some good food you enjoy your meal.
When you’re done you decide to go home first.
”It was fun and nice seeing you again. Let’s do this again soon okay?” you ask.
”Yeah we will. Sleep tight” Jihwan says giving you a hug.
”Good luck tomorrow” Eugene says giving you a hug as well.
”Bye bye” you say walking away waving.

Walking out the tent you bump into a man dropping your phone.
”Oh I’m so sorry” you say bowing deep.
Wanting to pick your phone up the man is quicker and you recognize those gloves.
”Leo?” you ask looking up seeing his face close to yours.
”Hi there” Leo says back smiling ”Watch it next time” he says giving back your phone and patting your head.
”Yeah.. I will sorry” you say embarrassed.
”It’s fine.. I don’t mind bumping against you” Leo says smiling.
”Well aren’t you smooth” Eugene says pulling you back.
”Hello to you too” Leo says glaring at Eugene.
”That look won’t work on me.” Eugene says glaring back.
”Oh would you look at that time. ___ you should go home. Let us go as well Eugene” Jihwan says interrupting.
”Sorry for bumping against you” you say bowing again.
”It’s fine. See you tomorrow” Leo says waving walking away.
”You should be careful with him” Eugene says looking at Leo.
”Why?” you ask confused.
”Tsk tsk, so innocent” Sungjae says shaking his head.
”Just go home” Jihwan says straightening your coat.
”Sleep tight” Eugene says walking away.
The others wave at you as they walk away.
Shrugging it off you walk into the other direction to go home.

- TO BE CONTINUED -

Next chapter: The members tease you with something they saw.
Hongbin begs you to help you and you agree.
You quickly become friendly with the members and have a lot of fun with them.