Untitled Series Intro
“Listen Nana I understand bu-“
 “I just don’t understand!” The youngest wails over (Y/N). “I-I he, it just really felt like we had something special. Like I was special and now..” her voice trails off as she blows into a tissue.
Normally (Y/N) would push these calls to her assistant, or better yet their designated team of support and therapy. However, Nana held a certain place in her heart.
 “Nana” (Y/N) started again after the break of hiccups and sniffles. “Trust me I’ve been there,” An sigh rushing past the woman’s lips. She leans back into the booth of the small coffee shop, tucked away in a corner, to keep her conversation discrete. Even on the lowest volume the barista taking her order could clearly hear Nana’s distress.
 “This is why I tell you never ever let their world consume yours. Get a job, make money outside this arrangement. Have goal. Shit, they do! The day you think your relationship is anything more than a fun time your screwing yourself out of a happy ending.”
 Suddenly (Y/N)’s honey latte had gone sour. She certainly didn’t mean to sound like the bitter older sister but she desperately wanted to keep Nana from experiencing anymore self-inflicted pain.
 “When was your last interview anyway? Remember the rule. If you can’t find a passion in 30 days, your out.” You continued more sternly.
 “I know, I know. I’m trying! I just- I stupidly got caught up in Kim Hongjoon’s….” the youngest’s voice trails off again. Trying to find the right words but (Y/N) knew exactly what she meant.
“I’ll give you an extension but don’t tell anyone got it? Especially Lei, she will have a fit.”
 “Thank you so much (Y/N)!”
 A smile crept on (Y/N)’s face at the sudden change of Nana’s disposition, ah to be young again.
 “Just remember,” (Y/N) continued “If your arraignment doesn’t yield beneficial results from his company at the end of the month I will have to reassign you.”
 “I know”
 (Y/N) wanted to say something else to reassure her protégé but a sudden call on the other line peaked her interested and she quickly switched over after bidding Nana and soft goodbye.
 “Wha! The mystery and legend herself!”
 “What do you want” (Y/N) slide out of her booth and quickly dropped the untouched latte in the trash before heading to the front door.
 “I’m surprised you were even willing to pick up my call, seeing as your so busy.”
“Busy with what? I am but a humble servant of JYP Entertainment” The curly haired legend answered with a smiled as she stepped out into the streets of Itewon.
 “Speaking of serving, I’m hoping you can pick up a case for us.” A chill trickles down (Y/N)’s spine and she almost stops on the busy street, slightly tripping over her heels.
 “Mene you know I don’t take assignments anymore” (Y/N) answered slowly, turning down beauty district toward CakeFace.
 “Trust me, I tried to explain that to them but they were pretty persistent that they wanted you. Lei must have shown them your stats or something. Anyway I set up a meeting with the Stray Kids manager next week. Please be there, if anything maybe you could convince them to sign an arrangement with another girl.”
 “Fine fine, add it to the calendar.”
 Stray Kids? (Y/N) had definitely heard that name before. A very popular boy group, a very popular boy group who’s leader was 3 years too young. (Y/N) couldn’t help but feel her day was only getting gloomier. However, seeing her business stand at the center of the beauty district certainly made it better.
 CakeFace was the most sought after place for anything self care related. The brain child of her and her traitor-ist friend Lei. Once side a spa dedicated to intentional skin care for the masses and the other side a top tier bakery from which you can smell its sickeningly sweet good for miles. One side of the building decorated in sleek black and white interior, the other side wackily put together with eclectic oddities. It completed matched the two friend’s vibes.
 “Lei Lei!” (Y/N) sounded so sweet, swinging the door to the bakery wide open to match the open arms she spread to encapsulate Lei in a tight hug.
 The customer’s loved a good boss woman coming together moment and (Y/N) played it perfectly planting sweet kisses all over Lei’s cheek and neck to which Lei squirmed in a fit of giggles.
 “My office. Now” The giggles slowly died down and the Chinese woman turned her head, to face her executioner.
 (Y/N) dragged Lei behind the double doors of the bakery into the kitchen, and then past Lei’s office. (Y/N)’s office sat just on the other side as the two walls they shared separated their two businesses.
 “Sit” the executioner barked, taking throne behind her crisp glass desk.
 “P-please don’t be mad!” Lei blurted, pulling off her glasses. The barker always had two habits when she was scared. 1) she began to stutter, a tick (Y/N) had helped her work through before opening their business. 2) She took off her glasses so she at least didn’t have to see the evil expression the person was making while they yelled at her.
 “You’ve been so busy lately, and gosh so much meaner than usual. I felt like getting back into what fired you up would help! I didn’t actually thinking sending over your stats would cause Mene to reach out!”
 “You didn’t think sending over my perfect stats wouldn’t cause Mene to call me?” (Y/N) pinched the bridge of her nose. Once she and Lei had opened CakeFace there was no reason for her to indulge in silly arrangements anymore. Heck that’s why she hired a well sorted team of women, all of which have amazing stats with their idols.
 “Not to mention it’s a meeting with Stray Kids, The oldest is 24 years old. I’m 27 what the heck can I do for them? Read them a bedtime story?”
 “Hmm, maybe their into that whole mommy kink-“
“Yeah no thanks I’ll send Almonnqiue then,”
 “At least take the meeting.” Lei tries to sound more stern but it comes out more of a plea. “You have to know, I’m just trying to help. After Jae-“
 “I know what your going to stay” (Y/N) blurted quickly, not wanting to hear his name. “But if you think sex is going to suddenly mellow me out, you must not know me very well.”
 Lei looked down, feeling a bit of a sting by those words.
 “Your doing really well for yourself, so well. I am so proud of you, your parents are proud of you. But I’ve been with you through the really dark shit.”
 (Y/N) takes her hand away to meet her friend’s eyes. They were strong, a difference from their usual flicker. She wonder’s if its because Lei took off her glasses that she feels more conviction.
 “I can see, (Y/N). I can physically see you slipping back into that place. Especially now that he is doing is own thing and being successful. I know your happy for him but like, I also know you wished he wasn’t doing this good.”
 The ping of truth certainly feels different coming from Lei and instead of denying it the “Face” owner of CakeFace lays her head on the desk and cries. Lei quickly takes her place beside her partner and soothes her back as it quivers.
 Two years, Lei thought to herself as she pushed a wad of tissues into (Y/N)’s hand. Two years and you still cry with the same pain like it was yesterday.













