After stumbling into his apartment, Luhan collapsed onto his couch not even bothering to turn on the light. He checked the time; it was already 7:45pm. Frowning slightly when his stomach grumbled, Luhan reflected on today’s photo shoot running over time.

One of the models in the campaign he was working on, refused to wear any of the clothes from his close friend and well-known fashion designer Kris Wu’s new line ‘Galaxy’. The management were repeatedly having problems with this particular model but this time round, Luhan really couldn’t blame him.

He leaned back so that he was fully lying down and sighed. There was nothing really in the fridge, Luhan was a good cook but he could never find the motivation to make meals for himself.

‘I’ll just skip it.’ Luhan thought, deciding he really couldn’t be bothered to go out and buy food. Old habits die hard. He used to starve himself for days and wound up at the hospital more often than not. 

Suddenly his phone rang, startling him out of his reverie. His eyes lit up seeing the his best friend’s name on display and hurriedly answered.

“Hi Yixing, what’s up?”

“Hey Lulu! Are you home? I heard about what happened today, sounded pretty funny though.” Yixing greeted. Luhan pouted cutely hearing the laughter from the other side.

“I just got home. Yeah not funny if you were there! Tao was also whining the entire time about how he tired he was. It was meant to finish at 4!” He heard laughter again and other voices in the background. Ah, Lay must be with the others. “Also Xing Xing, you know you don’t have to call me everyday, I’m fine.”

“ I heard Kris is currently bribing Tao with Gucci so he’ll get over it. I know baby, I just care about you though.” Luhan smiled, he really owed a lot to his best friend. “Actually Luhan, the real reason why I called is to ask if you wanted to come out tonight? Seriously, you need to go out and have fun!” Yixing exclaimed.

“What? You know I don’t like club….come to think of it, you don’t either” Luhan responded hesitantly. He would feel bad for declining the offers though. 

“Just one night come on! We’ve all worked hard, letting loose once in a while isn’t bad Lulu. Chanyeol said there’s huge hype about this placed called Black Pearl-“ There was the sound of some rustling and Yixing’s mellow voice was replaced by a more high-pitched chipper tone.

“What?”

“LUHAN! Sorry he was taking too long. I just wanted to say, you don’t have a choice! We are taking you out tonight and that’s that. Don’t think we don’t know that your love life is non-existent, you need a little romance to brighten your days! One hour darling, to get yourself hot and-“ again some sounds of struggle and Yixing’s voice sounded.

“Wait no-“

“Sorry, you know how crazy Baek has gotten after him and Chanyeol become official. They are really quite disgusting. But you heard him Lulu, one hour! See you soon.”

With that, the line became dead.

Luhan furrowed his eyebrows wondering what just happened. Soon a smile broke out on his face and he laughed. 

Forcing his body up, he went to get ready. 

***

Crap it was already 7:45pm. He had accidently overslept; Suho was not going to be happy. Not that he cared that much though, they was no way he was going get fired. Even if he did, he would just start hooking it on the streets no difference. 

Quickly throwing himself off his tattered couch and rubbing his eyes tiredly, Jongin looked around at his surroundings. A mass of clothes were cluttered randomly on his floor, he wandered around hastily dumping the ones that smelt in a nearby basket leaving his remaining options on the floor. 

‘Something with buttons and something easy to slide off.’ He thought absently, before picking up a sheer black button up, a silver tie and form fitting torn blue jeans. Hastily stripping and re-dressing, he washed out his mouth, sprayed some cologne and ran fingers through his hair Jongin checked his appearance in the nearest mirror.

Plainly put, he looked extremely hot. Owner didn't pick him for nothing. his eyes with generous coatings of kohl eyeliner, he was ready to go. Jongin grabbed his leather jacket stuffing his keys and phone in the pockets. Checking his wallet for cash, he headed out the door.

The cab ride was a short couple minutes with the driver awkwardly sneakirg glances at Jongin who smirked seductively at him through the mirror. He shifting his legs apart in an obscene manner and his lips, enjoying the reaction he elicted and laughing when the man refused to take his money. 

'Everyone is so easy.' He thought with a strange mixture of amusement and bitterness. 

As soon as he stepped into the the club 'Black Pearl', or strip club more precisely, the manager Suho ran up to him in a frenzy. Objectively speaking, Suho was kind. He was too afraid of Owner though, so he was still little more than a lap dog in his eyes. 

"Kai you have got to stop doing this. Owner is mad' Suho scolded, keeping his voice low to avoid making a scene. 'Anyway, theres no time. Hurry, you're up in 10. Oh and also....there are some important clients tonight.... you know what to do." His tone softened into one that almost sounded guilty.

'Is this idiot pitying me?' Jongin thought angrily. "Yeah, yeah whatever. Now get lost, I'm going to touch up." He shot back.

Heading off to the employees section, Jongin mentally steeled himself for the night ahead. He wasn't Jongin when he performed, he was Kai.