We should practice

We should. But we only have 1 common day free

How did you know?

We have managers

Okay.

Don’t worry, we can do it.

How are you so confident?

We’ve sung this before without much practice.

We only have one take on this one.

We already know we work well together.

What time should I go to your agency then?

Let’s practice at yours instead.

Why? It’ll be easier in yours.

You just don’t want me to go there

That’s not it, why would I think that?

I don’t know. I’ll go to SM. 8AM okay with you? We can get more done if we start early. I know you’re an early bird

Okay, then.

I’m looking forward to my blended ma

You’re asking too much.

Am I? You used to do it without me asking

It’s different now?

Is it really?

Walking into SM, he felt like he was wearing a clown costume. Everyone was looking at him, or trying to do so discreetly. He hasn’t seen anyone he knew so far, only her manager assisting him to the practice room. When they reached the right floor, he felt even more conscious. So here’s where everyone is, he thought. He had to steel himself. You wanted this, this was your choice, he scolded himself. Yes, it was necessary.

Even after entering the room where she was, he still felt eyes on his back. He’s pretty sure someone is peeking through the opaque glass door. 

Without a word, she handed him a bottle. The question reflected on his face.

“The ma you requested.”

He thanked her with cheekbones raised. This was well worth it. “So, shall we start?”

An hour or so later, someone barges into the room “accidentally”. 

“Omo. Sorry, I didn’t know…” The excuse faded into the air as another person entered, one of her Trax oppa.

He greeted the two men politely, as he should. “It’s okay, we needed a break anyway.”

“Since you’re on a break, I should give  you on a tour.”

Yonghwa looked at Seohyun as if to ask for permission.

“Seohyun, can I take Yonghwa hyung for a quick tour?”

“Ehh...I guess it’s okay.” She was rather hesitant as she doubts if it will really be a tour that he