ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕑π•₯𝕖𝕣 𝟑

β€’ Xiaoting β€’

I've finally decided that I don't abhor physical contact anymore.

As long as it's from Yujin.

I don't feel the same urge to recoil when she initiates anything that involves contact. And I'm okay with it.

After our movie night we scheduled a few more times we could 'hang out'. The word still feels foreign to me. I never really thought much about how much work I do, but now it started to dawn on me that it was a lot. I had to delegate a few tasks and reorganize my schedule just to make time for Yujin and I. When I informed Shiro that I wanted to lessen my workload a bit, she was so happy that it was as if she was the one getting more free time.

The week passed by just like that. Yujin would pass by the hotel if she had time or I would pass by her location when we're in the same area or sometimes,
we would meet up in the middle just so we could steal at least half an hour before our hectic lives call us back.

"Shiro, do I have anything else scheduled today?" We were currently finishing up after the morning meeting. I was scheduled to fly to Thailand mid afternoon. Yujin wanted to drop me off at the airport but her first O.O.O. magazine shoot was scheduled today.

"There's only two documents left for you to read and sign on. I need it by lunch time to hand over to the marketing team. After that, you have nothing else for today." She said while putting all the important files in a brief case.

"I see." I sighed and looked at my phone.

"Are you seeing Ms. Choi today?"

"Yujin eonnie." I corrected her. "She told you to call her that so stop being stubborn."

I smiled when I saw her roll her eyes. "Yujin eonnie. So, are you seeing her?"

"No." I couldn't helping letting out a slight frown. When I went over my schedule for the next months, the earliest I could spare some break would be in five to six months time. That's too long of a time.

"We can visit her before leaving?"

"The venue of the shoot is in Hongdae. Almost an hour of travel from here, and that's if there's not much traffic. We're scheduled to fly by 3PM." I sighed.

I looked up when I heard Shiro laughing. "Sometimes I wonder if that brain of yours is only good at numbers and analytics. Shen Xiaoting, we fly in your private jet and you're the boss. The boss. How many times do I have to tell you that?"

It took me a few seconds to understand what she meant.

"Ah." I'm a self-admitted perfectionist and I tend to be too strict with myself, but being selfish sometimes is not bad, right? I'm not going to jeopardize any deals nor business relationships if I delayed my flight for a few hours. "Okay. Tell Jackson that the flight will be moved three hours later. Cancel our dinner with the staff for First Impact Hotel. Move it to lunch for tomorrow. Keep the morning schedule as is and move the afternoon meeting with the land developer a few hours later. Got it?"

"Crystal clear, boss."

β€’Β°~Β°~Β°β€’

β€’ Yujin β€’

"Then what do you think about this pose?" I asked Hiyyih.

"Pretty~"

I video called Hiyyih to ask her some tips about posing for O.O.O. She was featured here a few times already and she looked so beautiful in every set.

Hiyyih was the same age as Hikaru. I actually met Hiyyih through her. When Hikaru was just beginning her online career, Hiyyih was one of the first people she made friends with online. They only decided to meet each other after a few years of being friends. When I finally got to meet Hiyyih, I finally stopped worrying that my sister would be deceived by some cunning old man.

Hikaru was the one who initiated their meet up. She wanted to celebrate her reaching a million subscribers. Imagine me and Yeseo's shock when Hikaru told us that her blunt and nerdy three-year online best friend was the young sought-after brand endorser and model, Huening Bahiyyih. When Hikaru later decided for us to meet her friend, the shock on her face when she saw me almost made how surprised I was worth it.

"Eonnie, just do what you always do. You've been slaying since '96, why overthink now?" She chuckled.

"But Xiaoting specifically hired me for this. I have to be perfect." I groaned and was about to shuffle my hair when I remembered that it was already styled. I groaned even more.

"You already are. All you have to do is do your best, eonnie~"

I was about to object when someone knocked on the door of my waiting room. I sighed and shouted, "Come in."

I already had my hair and make up done so it was probably my outfit being sent in.

"Yujin eonnie~ Someone's here for you.~" Chaehyun opened the door with a shit-eating grin that it almost scared me.

"Oh hey Hiyyih, eonnie still won't let you go?" Chaehyun laughed.

"Hi, Chae eonnie~ Yujin eonnie keeps being a worry wort that I'm doubting if this is really the confident monster rookie of the music industry." Both of them laughed and I could only stomp my feet in defiance.

"Anyway eonnie, guess who's here.~" Chaehyun said.

"No, I don't feel like guessing. I'll find something to put on first and be out in a sec." I said unmotivated.

Chaehyun laughed as I turn my back towards her to grab a robe. I was only wearing an oversized shirt and shorts. I didn't notice Chaehyun opening the door wider to let two people in.

"Yujin." I almost had a whiplash when I turned my head too quick to see the person I've been obsessed for almost two weeks.

"Ting! What are you doing here!?" I didn't wait for her answer as I rush towards her embrace. My arms naturally snaked around her neck as I felt hers found my waist.

"I wanted to see you before I leave." Dear Lord have mercy on my heart.

I couldn't help the blush forming on my cheeks. I stepped back and gave her the biggest smile I could muster.

"You were in Yongsan-dong, right? You could have just called me."

"But it wouldn't be the same." May everyone pray for my soul.

"Shen Xiaoting, you're one smooth talker." Mashiro said.

I laughed and reached out a hand to pinch Shiro's cheeks. Whenever Ting and I would meet, Shiro and Chaehyun would always be with us. She was easy to talk to so everyone was able to get closer with everyone.

"Hi, Shiro-chan~" I said. "Hello again, Yujin eonnie~"

"Yujin eonnie! Eonnie!" I heard Hiyyih's voice on top of the drawer where I left my phone. I grabbed it and faced the camera towards me.

"I heard someone saying the name Shen Xiaoting. Introduce us, please.~" I rolled my eyes but complied.

I directed my phone to Xiaoting who was looking at me. "Ting, this is Huening Bahiyyih. She's a friend of Hikaru's so I got closer to her. Hiyyih, this is Shen Xiaoting, the friend I kept telling you about."

I emphasized the word 'friend' because her and my sisters know about my infatuation for the Chinese beauty.

"Hello, Xiaoting elnnie~ I've heard a lot about you from Yujin unnie."

"All good things I hope. I've also heard about you from my colleagues, Ms. Bahiyyih."

"Not the scandals I hope," Ting chuckled and I smiled at the sight. "I'm Yujin eonnie's self-proclaimed sister. You can also just call me Hiyyih. I hope we can get along.~"

"She likes saying that. With the amount of time she spends with our family, she's already like a family to us too."

"It's 'cause you love me too much.~" I playfully rolled my eyes at Hiyyih's words. "I'll call you again later. I'm hanging up now.~"

"Okay~ It was nice meeting you, Xiaoting eonnie.~"

"Likewise, Hiyyih." Ting gave a small wave towards the camera. I set down my phone again.

I looped my arm on Ting's arm and guided us to a couch. We sat down and I asked her, "How long are you staying?"

"I can probably stay for probably an hour before I need to leave again. I brought drinks for the staff and had them handed out earlier. When will you be starting?"

"Probably in half an hour. I'm still waiting for my first fit."

"Okay. Let me accompany you for the time being."

"I'd like that.~"

After around 15 minutes of talking, my first outfit finally arrived so I had to get ready for the shoot. The nerves I felt earlier was gone, all that remained was the adrenaline to make Xiaoting proud that she chose me.

For the magazine. Not for a relationship. As if I could wish for that.

I went out all dolled up and the smile Xiaoting gave me almost made me kneel. "You look beautiful. You'll do great out there. Fighting!"

I hugged her and said thanks.

After taking various shots in different poses, I was ushered to change my clothes. When it was done, I waited outside with Xiaoting while the staff changed the set decorations.

I was sitting down while Ting took it upon herself to fix my hair. We were just casually speaking when a woman holding a camera approached us. I was familiar with the woman because she told me that she would be the one shooting the behind the scene for this shoot.

I excitedly waved at the camera. Xiaoting stopped talking but kept fixing my hair. I didn't say anything to stop her either, I would just tell the staff to blur her face to protect her identity.

"How are you feeling after the first shoot, Yujin?"

"Excited! This is my first time shooting for O.O.O. magazine so I was really pumped when I was informed about our collaboration. TMI, last night..."

In the middle of the interview, I felt Ting stopping her movements and placed her hand on my shoulder. She signalled that she was done so I casually kissed her hand that was on my shoulder and said thanks.

After a few more questions, the woman left and I went to where Xiaoting and Mashiro was sitting in a corner.

"We have to go now. Good luck on the rest of the shoot." Ting smiled and held out her arms.

I immediately embraced her. "Mhm~ Call me when your plane lands~"

I felt Xiaoting nodding her head before letting go of our hug. I grabbed her shoulder to pull her down and gave her a kiss on the cheek. We shared a smile after.

β€’Β°~Β°~Β°β€’

Third Person

When the behind the scene was released...

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YUJIN 'O.O.O.' Photo Shoot BTS

@/numbawanuttoki: MY GODDESS HOW MAY I SERVE YOU

@/simp4CY: 🧎🧎🧎🧎🧎

@/yujinslover: i demand to be yujin's stylist and i am not taking no for an answer

@/yujinservant1: EVERYBODY CALM DOWN THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY I REPEAT THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY

@/yujinsevant2: CALL 911 I'M HAVING A HEART ATTACK FROM CHOI YUJIN'S BEAUTY

@/simpforcyj: if u were to choose the prettiest idol, who would it be and why choi yujin?

@/bunnycollector: can i just apply to be stylist eonnie PLEASEπŸ₯ΊπŸ₯ΊπŸ₯Ί

@/YJarchivepics: STYLIST EONNIE TAKE MY TWO CAFE BUSINESSES JUST LET ME TAKE UR JOB

@/stankep1er: istg stylist eonnie prolly saved an entire planet in her last life

@/QUEENP1ER: me *an accountant w/ no knowledge about fashion or makeup*: WHERE DO I APPLY TO BE A STYLIST????

@/jinniestanner: HAKDHSJDJSNDπŸ₯Ίβ€οΈπŸ’—πŸ’˜πŸ’“πŸ’–πŸ’•πŸ’ž

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