Maybe having Jackson and Jaebeom with him this time made him being in Madrid away from his boyfriend a bit bearable. He still do misses Yugyeom so much, every hour in a day in fact, but compare to before, he doesn't feel as much as going insane since Jackson and Jaebeom are always there to talk with him about Yugyeom and just most of the times talk about missing their partners.

Yugyeom, without fail, always leaves him messages since he's busy with his own stuffs in too in Seoul, and though they rarely get a chance to call each other nor text in real-time, they always make sure nothing was left unanswered.

The younger has also really did fulfilled his promise about visiting him. It had a few complications for the first two times that ended with him almost getting kicked out from his job when his flight on his way back got delayed, and though he loves the fact that he has no choice, but to stay there for another day with Jinyoung, he knows he'll get a fit once he got back because those times were the time that their department needed a lot of people to work with the current hot scoops happening at Seoul, and losing one hand was a big loss in terms of productivity.

Luckily, their company was in desperate need of people that's why they never dare fired him when he landed back. Although he got scolded real bad, still, it was better than losing his job.

His last visit, however, was the best one. He had a chance to visit there with no expense since he volunteered to accompany their writers in Madrid to have an on set interview and documentary for Korea's film entry for the upcoming film fest. It surely had been a win-win situation as he got to properly do his job and had a chance to see his boyfriend.

Jinyoung actually can't believe that everything just goes all so smoothly since the very beginning, he never once felt that frustrating feeling he did from before, he didn't know if it was because he was too focused this time on being the actual director or is it because he do have his friends here and that he was actually assured he'll get to hold his boyfriend every once in a while? Either of those, Jinyoung was glad he had been handling this situation a lot better now.

He didn't even notice it was already the last two weeks of the filming, it feels like it just all passes by in front of him.

"And cut!" Jinyoung signals when Jaebeom had finally spoken his last line for the current scene, "Good job, boys!"

He complimented as they all started clapping their hands to acknowledge the two actors.

Jaebeom and Jackson thanked them all as they finally exited the set and find their way back to the dressing room inside to have a quick rest before the start of the new scene.

Taeha approaches Jinyoung right after the scene to discuss the shot list for the next scene together with the director of photography, they got busy for a while as they try preparing this and that and checking if it will all go well on the scenes that are coming.

"You should take a quick break too, Jinyoung-si, you've been here for hours already?"

The director of photog told him. Jinyoung has never left the set since morning. He could go inside for a quick nap or coffee, but he chooses to stay outside for a bit longer to make sure everything's monitored, especially, this is already the last weeks and they're nearing the end, he needed to make sure the last scenes will come out great.

"Thanks, but, I'm fine, Mr. Lee, I actually like being outside here though, I'm not cold at all?"

He said with a small chuckle, wrapping his thick coat around his body, even more, when a sudden wind blows, making his colleagues laughing at his ironic answer.

"You should at least get some coffee, Jinyoung-si or you'll freeze to death?"

Jinyoung laughs a little while shaking his head. Maybe he should really get some? He didn't even know whether to be thankful that they got here in winter or not?

"You're too dedicated on this. I can't help but be proud you know?" Mr. Lee says as he took another sip of his cup of coffee. "Erick-si really did the right choice of trusting you."

He added and Jinyoung feels so glad to hear that, and not to brag, but he does feel so proud of himself, too. There are still times that he couldn't believe he was now the director, that he was now the one sitting here guiding the actors in front. He knows it was still temporary but he couldn't help but indulge himself too much on this because this was his dream. His dreams since he was young.

Upon thinking about that, Jinyoung suddenly remembers his boyfriend and all the people who helped him through it all. Without them, Jinyoung might've made another regretful decision that would drive him away from quickly reaching his dreams.

Specially, Yugyeom.

He's the reason why Jinyoung was here, doing his dream job as an actual director. If it's not for him, he'll be stuck on being the first AD and might even be kicked out if he keep on withdrawing from his contract and stuffs.

Jinyoung can only smile as he remembers how pathetic and weak hearted he was back then. He should really be thankful to Yugyeom.

"Also, it was predictable that after this, you'll get promoted."

"We're not sure yet. I don't really want to claim everything so fast?"

"Well, you should, because our company will really need to have a quick replacement after, Erick-si?"

Mr. Lee confidently said making Jinyoung and Taeha on his side snapping their heads up to look at him. They exchange some looks of confusion before finally asking it out.

"What replacement?"

Taeha asked and just like Jinyoung, he have these question marks written all over his face.

"Oh... haven't you guys heard it yet?"

He asked with hesitance. Jinyoung and Taeha slowly shake their head as a 'no.'

"I can't believe, Erick-si still haven't told you guys yet?"

"I'm sorry, but what is going on? Needing a quick replacement? What happen? Where is he going?"

Jinyoung asked, unconsciously bombarding him with questions. Mr. Lee scratches the back of his head before speaking.

"Well... I'm not really sure if I can say this since Erick didn't obviously want to tell you yet, but—"

"Come on, Mr. Lee you have already said it?"

Taeha insisted.

The older guy thought about it for a while before sighing in defeat.

"Fine, but don't tell him I told you, alright?"

He assured and the two guys nodded their heads in no time.

"Well, you know Erick-si's background right? He's been working so hard and diligently under someone's company name for years now that even I do think it was time for him to finally step up and follow his siblings on making his own name out there. It wasn't bad to be recognized here, but in his case, that guy isn't just a regular director, he came from a family of well-known directors, so it was odd if he'll work for someone his whole life when he can build his own just like them?"

Mr. Lee explained, the two guys were just listening to him speak.

"He was planning to have the film fest as his last project, but since the producer for the campaign film was a good friend of him, he doesn't have a choice but to accept it, not knowing the film fest with start earlier this year."

"So, is he still planning to get one more after that before going?"

Taeha asked.

"I don't think so. He'll be wasting time if he'll wait for another project. His father was near to retire and he really needs to step up his game as fast as he can to be able to run his father's legacy out there. Also, it was a good thing, you guys are there and always ready, if not, everything will be extended for him, it would take him forever to finish the campaign film and the entry altogether, and though it was risky at the same time wise decision to send you both for this film fest, I really do think, Erick-si did everything he can to not let everyone down despite the situation of him planning to leave."

"You mean...after the campaign film...."

"Yes, Jinyoung-si, he'll sign a resignation right after the campaign film to work on his own dreams."

"Well...He deserves it."

Taeha muttered, and though it was sad to think that they'll be losing the guy after this, he still really do thinks, Erick deserves to have a better opportunity out there. No one actually in this company works harder than, Erick and it was a fact everyone would agree on.

On the other hand, Jinyoung suddenly remembers that night when he was being stubborn about going back to Korea and how Erick did his best to convince him to stay and not to go.

It was because that will be the last time he'll get to work with the two of them...

He feels sad thinking about not being able to work with him again inside this company. He had been a great guardian for the two of them when they started. He learned so many things from him about the film directory and even about life, so knowing that he would be leaving soon made him a bit sentimental.

"I wonder why he didn't tell us yet, though?"

Taeha asked.

"He might've wanting to bid his goodbye properly when he gets back, and now, I feel so terrible breaking it out to you. Tsk!"

Mr. Lee said in regret, making the other two guys chuckling.

"Thanks for explaining though, at least, now we know what's coming after this, we could move on fast now when he bid his goodbyes."

Jinyoung spoke earning a nod of agreement by his colleagues.

"And, you should get ready, Jinyoung-si you'll be sitting in that chair permanently after this,"

The guy said and jokingly elbows his side to .

"They might've hired a new one, you know?"

He humbly said, earning a rolling of eyes from the photog director.

"Why would they, when we have the next best person here?"

He teased and both him and Jinyoung turns to look at their side when, Taeha suddenly slammed his papers on the table and stood up. They look up to him with a shocked and questioning look. He has this somewhat stern expression on his face that neither of them knew what had suddenly gotten into him.

"Taeha-si what's the matter?"

Mr. Lee asked. Taeha finally looks down on them, but this time with a small smile that Jinyoung knew was full of pretend.

"Sorry, it's nothing, I just remembered I needed to check up on something inside."

He explained and just finally left the table after he got a nod of response from the other two guys.

"What's with him all of sudden, seriously?"

The older guy muttered after drinking empty that cup of coffee.

Jinyoung just watches the other guy's back with a suspicious look until he disappeared on his sight.

ooOoo

"Yeah, thanks for today! See you tomorrow!"

Jinyoung waves his hand as a goodbye when the other crews started leaving one by one as they were now done for the filming for today.

He goes back on focusing on his phone as he finally get to take his seat inside the dressing room.

From: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

I'm so tired. We did an on-site scoop at Kirin University todaaaay! TT TT

*Gyeom-ah ❤️ sent a photo*

From: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

I hate working outside the office TT TT

From: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

Unless it was there where you at ❤️️

*Gyeom-ah ❤️️ sent a photo*

From: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

Anyway, how are you hyung? Have you eaten already? I miss youuuu! ❤️️

Jinyoung giggled with those cute messages and photos from his boyfriend. How he wish he can pinch and kiss those cheeks right now.

To: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

Aww. Please get a break soon and rest 🥺

To: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

I miss you so much too 😭

To: Gyeom-ah ❤️️

Filming's been rolling so smoothly, can't believe we're getting nearly done. Two more weeks, Yugyeom-ah, see you soon, my love ❤️️

Jinyoung then snaps some photos and when finally satisfied, he sent it all to the younger. He smiles and heaves out a deep sigh. Just a few more days and he can finally go back. He's so excited to see him again.

"I didn't know blushing and smiling on your phone was your thing huh?"

Jinyoung flinches on his spot as a sudden voice spoke behind him, turning around, he saw Jackson chugging on that water bottle.

"Why would you suddenly pops in like that?"

"Sorry, did I startled you?"

"Obviously."

He sarcastically answered, Jackson just laughs a bit as he stood properly beside him.

"Texting with, Yugyeom?"

"Nah. Just replying, the time difference makes it impossible for us to text real time."

"Definitely, can relate."

The latter answered, throwing that water bottle on the trash can like he's aiming to do a three points shot.

"Have you talked to, Mark already?"

"Yeah, last night? He's busy so..."

"I'm surprised he isn't bombarding you with texts and calls?"

"He's bombarding me with voicemails, you know how lazy that guy is to even text?"

Jinyoung started laughing with that. Mark always prefers calls because his lazy wouldn't bother typing messages.

"How's the experience, anyway?"

Jinyoung asked after a few seconds. Jackson took his time to think. He lets out a sigh before answering.

"It was fun, but honestly, it was a lot more draining, I mean, how many more times should I act the same scene for those camera angles? Can't they just shoot it altogether while I'm acting it out? We don't have that during stage plays, you know?"

Jackson playfully complained with matching unconscious hand gestures. Jinyoung was just chuckling while listening to him.

"And also, you, you keep on saying, cut! Let's do it again, let's try it again, come on! We've been doing the same thing for six times already?"

He added making them both laughing even more.

It's true though, Jinyoung was a real perfectionist and both Jackson and Jaebeom knows that so they doesn't really take it personal.

"Well, do your job properly, Wang Jackson?"

He joked, and Jackson only scoffed and rolled his eyes playfully on him.

"This director has no mercy."

He murmured with an obvious attempt to make Jinyoung hear it.

"Hey, you guys?" They both look on the door when it opens and Jaebeom's face comes peaking. "The others were looking for you, come on drink with them?"

"Coming!"

Jackson beamed as he hurried his way to follow Jaebeom outside. Jinyoung stays on his seat a little longer as he types a few more messages for Yugyeom.

"Yeah, I'll follow soon, just give me a minute..."

He instantly said when he heard the door opening again, still focused on his phone.

"I told you, I'll follow soon right—"

He complained and stopped when he saw, Taeha standing in front of him when he lifted his head up from his phone.

His face automatically pulls out a frown, and immediately goes back down on looking at his phone.

"What?"

He asked.

He couldn't help but lift his gaze up on him again as he heard nothing after a few seconds.

His brows was arching as he saw Taeha staring at him with that serious look on his face.

What the heck does he wants?

He thought.

"Hello? What do you want?"

He asked again, not being able to hold himself back from being rude again.

Taeha finally blinks and smirked, he looks at him from head to toe and lets out scoff.

Jinyoung really hates it when that guy does it. It's like he's mocking his whole existence.

"Is it fun?"

Taeha asked, sending major confusion to Jinyoung because what the is this guy always talking about? He never did get him.

"Can you stop with that? You can talk about things directly, you know?"

"I didn't know you're that slow, Park Jinyoung?"

"What the—what're you ing doing?"

Jinyoung protests and stiffened on his chair when, Taeha suddenly bend down and locked him on his chair. His face was an just inches away from him, doing his best to back his head away to make some bigger distance.

"You must be so freaking happy now, Park Jinyoung-si?"

"What the are you talking about? Get off me!"

He groaned and tried to push him away but he only tightened his grasps on the chair to keep him still.

"You really are selfish on your own, aren't you?"

He added with that creepy look on his eyes and smirk on his face that Jinyoung wishes he had never seen right now. His heart couldn't help but started beating so fast in fear. He didn't even know what the other guy was doing?

"What the is wrong with you?!"

He tried escaping one more time, but since Taeha was locking him down on his seat and he pushed too hard, his chair nearly fell backward. Taeha pulled it back on place as quickly as he can, startling Jinyoung below him.

"Careful. You might get hurt, Jinyoung-si?"

He whispered on his ears, and chuckles afterwards. Jinyoung really has no clue what this guy was up to, but he wouldn't deny the fact that he was scared. He really couldn't read him and that was the scariest part for him.

"Get.off.me."

He firmly said face already getting red in anger.

Taeha smirks even more as he saw how angry he was right now, taking the view in front of him in satisfaction.

"Jinyoung?"

They turned their attention on the door when it suddenly opens.

Jinyoung froze on his spot as he saw Jaebeom looking back and forth on him and Taeha with that obvious questioning look on his face.

Jinyoung finally got his senses back and did all of he can to shove the guy away, Taeha was pretty occupied in that seconds so he manages to escape from his seat.

"What's going on?"

Jaebeom asked looking at Jinyoung and Taeha. His eyes turned dark as he stares at the first AD.

Jinyoung didn't even know why he was so nervous right now, unlike, Taeha who's just arrogantly standing there with his hands inside his pockets while looking back at Jaebeom.

"Jinyoung?"

Jaebeom asked again.

Jinyoung hesitantly meet his eyes before speaking.

"Nothing."

He spoke. He didn't even know what to say or how to explain it because even him doesn't have a clue on what just happened?

Jaebeom obviously wasn't satisfied with his answer.

Jinyoung was alarmed as Jaebeom suddenly started walking inside and in front of the first AD. They stare at each other eye to eye for a second before he spoke.

"What're you doing?"

He asked the guy.

Taeha smiled, that smile that everyone would definitely punch him for.

"He already said it's nothing, so it must be really nothing, isn't it?"

He answered, and both of them can see how Jaebeom's jaw clenched on that.

He really doesn't know him personally and doesn't have a clue on what's his deal with Jinyoung but Jaebeom really find this guy so arrogantly confident, he wanted to beat the out of him.

"Try to ask your friend for some answer, Jaebeom-si?"

Taeha added as he looks at Jinyoung with that meaningful look as if there's really something. He taps Jaebeom's shoulder twice before finally walking and bumping past him and out of the door.

The two friends were left their with that obvious tension around them.

Jaebeom looks at Jinyoung, and the guy suddenly started to get uneasy. He didn't know what's up with them, but why do he feels bad about this?

"What was that all about?"

He asked.

Jinyoung pursed his lips into a thin line as he thought of some good explanation, but no matter how much he tried he really couldn't think of any.

"I don't know, it was really nothing..."

"Doesn't seem like it."

Jaebeom firmly said, and Jinyoung washes his hand on his face as he goes back down on sitting on the chair beside him, Jaebeom, on the other hand, leaned his back on the table as he crosses his arms on his chest.

"He's just messing around as usual?"

He said hoping that it would be convincing, but of course, he knows it's not.

"Are you guys usually like that then?"

"No!"

He denied as quick as he can. He avoided his friend's eyes as Jaebeom looked a little startled with that.

"No, we're not."

He muttered.

Jaebeom keeps quiet for a minute, trying to observe him while Jinyoung was fully aware of it.

He tries his best to calm himself to not make himself suspicious, but he knows he was failing big time.

"Jinyoung." He finally spoke. Jinyoung lifted his head to look at him, "I'm begging you...please don't do the same mistakes that I did."

He said in all seriousness.

Jinyoung couldn't help but frown on what he heard. His blood suddenly feels like boiling to it's highest point.

"What the did you just say?"

He asked, voice full of sarcasm and anger. Jaebeom avoided his eyes when he heard that, probably getting guilty too as he realizes what he just told him. But can you really blame him? He was just trying to make sure none of his friends will experience the same thing he had experienced.

"You think I'm doing the same bloody hell you did from before?"

He asked again with the same tone.

"I'm not ing like you, Lim Jaebeom!"

He shouted in anger, and though he knows it was too harsh and already below the belt, it was already late to stop himself from saying that when the thought of his friend thinking he's cheating on Yugyeom with that guy had already anger his deepest demon inside.

Jaebeom stayed quiet on his spot. Clearly understanding where that words came from. He, himself did feel so bad thinking like that, but he couldn't help it. He's been there and has done it. He knows how does it feel. He knows it all, and seeing that earlier and even observing Jinyoung right now, he couldn't stop himself from getting susp