Wearing the color black from head to toe, Lucas steps out of the elevator walking through the deserted hotel’s underground car park to meet up with his manager

His manager awaits him beside the car that the manager manage to borrow from one of the production staff who is staying at the hotel that day

In jest, the manager said “They offer a more fancy one but I want to lie low”. He then forwards a message to Lucas from Yuqi’s manager telling them the two will be down in just minutes, “Now fix your hair before they come”

Lucas bends down and use one of the passenger window to be his mirror to fix his scruffy hair, “Thank you hyung” he brushes it with his fingers, “Keep this a secret between us?” he stands back up straight facing his manager

“I can but as usual, can’t promise” Lucas’s manager implies that if Lucas somehow getpose, Lucas’s manager is force to tell the secret once the company contact and interrogate him about it. Even if Lucas’s manager wanted to lie, he couldn’t because it’s his job to supervise all WayV member for almost 24 hours a day

Though Lucas’s manager is pretty much aware of the effects if a dating news comes out, it didn’t stop him for letting the members to experience any young guys in their 20s is experiencing, “You all just need to be careful. Extra careful” he once said to them

Lucas’s manager is one of the most genuine from all the managers the company has hired. Other NCT members often joke about how they want to switch manager’s with WayV’s because of it

“The company can easily deny it but I might still get fired but that’s not a problem. I’m still in an age where I can find another job or I might continue my family small business” he explains one of the consequences he might face and the conclusions

Because tonight is not the first time Lucas’s manager took a risk willingly to help out Lucas or the other member with these kinds of events

When Lucas was still with Yeseo, Lucas’s manager and Yeseo’s manager would often joins in some of their rendezvous. Only that time, Lucas’s manager wasn’t very fond of the both

By the time Yeseo ghosted Lucas and Lucas finally moves on forgetting about her, Lucas’s manager didn’t hold back saying that needed to be said about the two

One from the many rant Lucas’s manager got was, “I’m glad I don’t have to pretend to enjoy hanging out with the dude anymore”

Hearing his manager can’t promise about it, Lucas understands his manager position completely. He thought he’d probably do the same thing if the table turn

Yuqi’s manager is somewhat the same as Lucas’s manager. He too genuinely cares for the girls and know his boundaries of when and when not to interfere with their personal lives

It’s one from the other reasons why both manager are comfortable being around each other just like Lucas is with Yuqi, Yuqi with Lucas

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Yuqi didn’t need much time to get ready. She only washed her face, put on cc cream and dabs on light powder and lip gloss

For her wear she picks out a gray shirt, black pants, black outer and a white cap. Something similar to Lucas but Yuqi makessure to hide every strand of her hair underneath her cap, unlike Lucas who carries it around in case he needs to wear it later on

Yuqi heard a knock on the door and assure it’s her manager picking her up, “Coming” she walks towards to it

“Ready?” Yuqi’s manager ask once she opens the door for him

“Hold on a sec” she walks back to get her bag she placed on the dressing table chair

Seeing Yuqi walking out of the room dress up very disguising, her manager tells Yuqi to let loose her hair and to tie her outer around her hips

“You want to avoid public attention, not seeking it” he says, “The more you cover up the more people will be curious and will turn their heads just to take a good look” he explains further

“But it’s cold outside” Yuqi refuses to take off her outer and her manager let her to keep it on, “How about this?” she then lifts up mask that she’s holding

“That is ok” Yuqi’s manager points to it, “Everyone wears it nowadays, sick or not sick”

“Are we late?” Yuqi ask while the both walk straight to where the elevator is at

“No” Yuqi’s manager answered

“Good then” she smiles and both waits for the elevator to come, “Because I kept snoozing my alarm. My eyes were kind of difficult to open because of the warm bath I did before resting”

The elevator finally arrives at their floor level, “The movie doesn’t start till 22:30. We have plenty of time” said Yuqi’s manager getting onto it

“Ready for some horror?” Yuqi teases her manager dislikes with horror movies

Yuqi’s manager presses the UG button where Lucas and his manager is waiting, “No. But I prepare myself” he takes out his shade from his side bag

“Oh my God” Yuqi covers  reducing the sound of her laughter 

****

Lucas and his manager hear the elevator door opening and footsteps coming their way

Lucas’s manager waves from far, spotting Yuqi and her manager walking closer towards them

“What is it?” Lucas curious on why Yuqi is laughing

Yuqi turns to her manager, “Show them oppa” she says poking him teasingly. Her manager with confidence takes out his shades and put it on, “Can you believe this guy?” she shakes her head

Lucas’s manager who knew about Yuqi’s manager weakness for horror movies said he could take them to go see Aladdin but then it won’t be fun, “Now i’m getting more excited how will he react during the movie”

Yuqi’s manager takes his shades off, putting back inside his side back andapproach Lucas’s manager closer, “There will be a time you’ll feel my vengeance” he said taking a grip to Lucas’s manager shoulders

“Why do I have feeling I’m not gonna be able to feel one of my arm tonight?” Lucas’s manager force a smile to Yuqi’s manager

Yuqi’s manager let go of his grip and laughs, “I think you are”

After the chatting and teasing, they all step inside the car. Lucas’s manager in the driver seat, Yuqi’s manager takes the shotgun, Lucas takes the passenger behind his manager and Yuqi sits beside Lucas

“Seat belt on please” Lucas’s manager exclaims turning on the car engine

Yuqi’s manager moves the rear view mirror, “Boy, i’m watching you” he says giving him a glare through the mirror

“Stop” Yuqi cover her eyes for a second, “Don’t make it awkward” then fasten her seat belts

Lucas laughs softly putting on his while he steals a glance to Yuqi, wondering how did the girl that’s sitting beside him now, not even his type, in such a short time can make him fall when professionally, he’s not supposed too?

At first Lucas has mixed feeling about it. But seeing Yuqi talking to Darren and watching Kai wrap his arm around her trying to take off her name tag even though it was only a game somehow triggered Lucas’s jealousy a bit

From unsure to positive sure, I have feelings for Yuci, Lucas says silently in his heart 

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Taking approximate of 30 minutes drive, the four finally pulls up and park at the cinema parking lot that’s recommended by some of the production staff

“Mostly are the same but usually there aren’t either many people who watch a movie there over 9PM. You’ll be safe” they said

Before getting out the car, Yuqi and Lucas puts on their mouth mask and follow their manager from behind

Having more experience, Lucas’s manager suggest they stick together at all times possible, “Salt or caramel?” Lucas’s manager turns to Lucas and Yuqi ordering their snacks and drinks

Both Yuqi and Lucas answers, “Salted”

Lucas’s manager then turns to Yuqi’s manager who is a little busy scanning the cinema, “How about you?” Lucas’s manager asked Yuqi’s manager

“Sweet” Yuqi’s manager replies turning to Lucas’s manager, “They weren’t kidding when they said they don’t really watch movies over 9PM