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You pull the hat further down in front of your face, sneaking a peak across the road where you see a group of perfectly placed ‘fans’ with professional cameras and a perfect view through the large window of the coffee shop.

You avert your eyes and hurry into the coffee shop, the bell above your head ringing merrily to announce your entrance. You immediately spot Jeongin, mask still over his face as he swirls the plastic straw in his coffee.

He looks up, and from the crinkle of his eyes you can tell he’s smiling.

“Hello, love!” He says a little too loud, standing up to greet you happily.

You duck your head on instinct, staring down at your shoes while the two of you take a seat together.

“What’s your drink? I’ll order it for you!”

You squint across the room to look at their options, choosing one of their specials of the week, something with flavored cold foam and a lot of sugar. If the company was pushing you into a fake date the least they could do is pay for your overindulgent cold brew.

You observe Jeongin as he waits for you drink at the pick up counter, his mask is slipping off his face and he’s got his elbows propped on the counter. He looks casual, and far too calm considering you can feel your heart hammering in your toes.

‘He’s too good at this,’ you think to yourself as he comes over, presenting your drink with a flourish.

“M’lady.”

You can’t help but crack a smile at his antics, accepting your drink with a nod of your head like a pleased aristocrat.

“You’re in a good mood,” you chirp, removing your mask to take a sip.

Jeongin shrugs, “Gotta give the people what they want, I’ve been practicing my loser facial expression all week.”

You can’t help the laughter that spills out your lips, and Jeongin looks on satisfied.

“I suddenly feel so unprepared.”

“You’re lucky I’m so naturally funny you don’t have to act.”

You smack his shoulder from across the table, but it’s light and lacking malice.

“And you’re so pretty you don’t have to worry about the cameras,” you almost miss the way he whispers under his breath, but your face flushes anyway.

“You know they can’t hear us, right?” you say, referring to the photographers across the way.

“No, but the girl three tables down with a Chan photocard in her phone case can.” His voice is soft again, and you turn to see the girl, already staring at you. She turns away when you glance.

“I think you’re going to be climbing up her bias list soon.”

Jeongin grins brightly, and you have to take another large gulp of your drink to save face.

“You got some cold foam.”

You raise an eyebrow at him, poking your tongue out the corner of your mouth. Jeongin laughs, but he tires quickly, reaching over and swiping his thumb along the bow of your lip.

He pauses, letting his touch linger with a whisper of ‘smile for the camera.’

You’re glad when he pulls away, both in knowing that the money shot has been secured and that you can finally breathe again now that there’s a normal amount of distance between you.

Your phone lights up with a text from your manager, letting you know that you can leave whenever you want and congratulating you both on a job well done.

“I guess we can go whenever.”

Jeongin nods his head, even with a crestfallen expression on his face. “Yeah.”

Neither of you move, continuing to sip your drinks in silence before he perks up.

“Are you hungry?”

JAY

• supportive boyfriend to his core, he’s watching you and your members get on stage like it’s his kids soccer game

• probably gets smacked for pointing at you while whispering to whatever guy is next to him

• “that one’s mine” 😭

• you perform your current song and he’s ofc smiling and dancing along

• but then the song changes ????

• IS THAT BLESSED CURSED???????

• he’s never seen you dance so powerful and intense bro is shaking in his boots

• yn center 4ever please, you do the ‘and i walk like a lion’ the first time and stare into the cameras soul OH MY WORD SAVE HIM

• literally cheers like you just single-handedly wind the superbowl or something, i’m talking clapping far too long, hands up to his mouth like a megaphone to yell

• your cool ending fairy is ruined bc you can hear him from the stage and end up laughing

• he gives you a water and a hug when he sees you backstage and tells you how proud he is 🥹

• goes “those enhypen guys need to watch their backs”

JAKE

• he is so feral, he had to be warned

• “They’re performing one of your songs, so the camera will be on you a lot. DONT YOU DARE SIMP IN 5K”

• he begged you to tell him which song but you refused

• so when FEVER STARTED PLAYING!?? 😛

• he’s trying SO HARD to be chill, but WHY ARE YOU BITING YOUR LIP LIKE THAT

• you are literally copying him, winking when he did, biting your lip, all of it

• he’s too foggy headed to even realize you’re literally performing as him, move for move (he doesn’t need to know how many times you watched his fancam)

• when you’re all on the floor and they zoom on you when you get up 😁

• i think he literally stops breathing

• let’s out the most feral screech you’ve ever heard at the end of the performance 😭

• bro is NAWT slick

• but it’s okay bc he fawns over you for the next week

SUNGHOON

• he’s so professional and cool, he’s gonna watch his partner perform quietly and politely and totally normally

• and then PAUSE bc IS THAT NO DOUBT????

• WHY IS YOUR HAIR WET, WHYD THEY PUT A CUT ON YOUR FACE, HE CANT HANDLE IT

• when you do his part in the center his jaw tightens so hard, he’s fighting for his life to look normal 😭

• one of the guys leans over and goes ‘their footwork is so cool’ and he just goes ‘i know’ 😁 he’s definition proud bf

• he lowkey can’t look at you immediately after, he’s a little flustered

• but he makes sure to tell you ‘you looked really good out there’

• and then makes it up to you by taking you out to get a sweet treat bc you deserve it!!!

SUNOO

• he specially bought tickets just to watch you, okay? he is masked up, lightstick in his hand, and jungwon who he dragged along READY

• bopping around, dancing along while you perform and then the lights dim and he sees some outfit rearranging… cue Bad Desire

• SQUEALS SO LOUD

• he and jungwon are just sitting there smacking each other bc THATS THEIR SONG

• you specifically requested him to come, and now he knows why 🤪

• when you sing the ‘to the world you’re just an angel’ DIRECT EYE CONTACT

• bro is smiling SO BIG that’s his angel!!!! and he’s your angel!!!

• lowkey forgets to dance or anything because he’s just so transfixed

• makes everyone in his section chant your name during your ending fairy 🥰

• literally has tears in his eyes when he sees you backstage, picks you up in a hug, he’s so excited

JUNGWON

• you told him that you had a surprise during your groups performance and made him pinky promise to be there

• when you walk out with BRIGHT RED HAIR!??! (stan twt is divided on if it’s a wig)

• he thinks that’s it, you knew he would be sitting there stuttering like a fool as soon as he saw your new hair

• but the PARADOXX INVASION STARTS PLAYING!??!

• LOSES his mind im sorry

• you’re dancing HIS part, in HIS song, with HIS hair from the comeback

• heart palpitations, face is red, cannot breathe

• you have SO much energy and stage presence he feels like he’s drooling but he can’t help it 😭

• ATTACKS you when you get off stage, full on picking you up, fixing your hair, kisses you lightning speed when he thinks no one will see 🤩

• will literally talk about it on live for the next three weeks

• “that group did a really good job, i especially liked yns part!! do you think we look alike? we look good right? maybe we should do a challenge together!”

RIKI

• he knew you were doing a cover, you’d been talking about trying to do really well with the new style and talking about how cool the choreography was even though it wasn’t what you’re used to

• so he’s got high hopes and is ready to be super supportive even if you feel nervous about it

• appreciated how cool your outfits are when you get on stage, hee gives him a little nudge bc he knows how much riki has been talking about it

• and then Bite Me comes on and they all freeze

• it’s the version without other dancers, although you and one of your members do a paired part that he thinks looks SO COOL

• oh my, oh my god is CORRECT bc he chokes when you start dancing 😆

• seeing you being so cool singing his groups song and doing choreography that he helped with????

• he is A GONER

• tries to keep it so cool, dancing and singing along

• he gets sooooo smug when you do his part and the crowd goes crazy 😏

You were in full professional mode as you grabbed a brush out of your bag, pushing a clipboard under your arm as you approached Mark.

"Shiny,” you mutter, gesturing to his forehead.

He kneels down so you can dab at his face, and his eyes stare straight into your own. His lips curve into a soft smile unconsciously, and he melts into the familiar feeling.

"Long day," he mutters quietly.

You fight the urge to comfort him, but you pat his cheek extra softly with a powder puff.

“Stop talking or you’re gonna crease.”

He smirks despite himself.

“Yes, ma’am."

You roll your eyes, but are quickly interrupted by the director.

"Makeup clear?"

You step away a little too quickly, nearly tripping over the cord for a strobe light as you do.

“All good.”

Mark curses under his breath, your perfume still lingering in the space you just vacated. He wants nothing more but to follow as you slip away, but he forces himself to turn back to the camera.

Fifteen minutes later and the director is yelling again, this time calling for a five minute break and some water for the talent.

The boys quickly disperse, glad for a couple minutes away from the burning lights. Mark heads away from the eyes of the staff and towards where he knows you’ll be.

You’re switching out products from your makeup bag when he finds you.

“Hi, pretty.”

You look over at him, eyes softening instantly.

“What is up with you today?”

“Nothing,” he says, but moves even closer, no longer fighting the pull he feels to be near you.

“I had to leave the set because you keep looking at me like that,” you giggle softly as his hands find their way to your waist.

“Like what?” he asks innocently.

“Like you’re five seconds away from kissing me in front of the entire crew,” you say, smacking his bicep as he pulls the two of you chest to chest.

"Well maybe I want to," he responds quietly, dipping down towards your face.

"Mark," you warn, even as you stretch to meet him halfway.

Your lips touch for just a second before you hear something on set and push him away.

He sighs and leans against a nearby wall, trying to look nonchalant.

“This sucks."

"I know," you say quietly.

The two of you stand quietly for a moment, waiting for your heartbeat to calm down and steeling yourself to act professional again.

"After this, let's get dinner," he proposes, keeping his voice low. "Somewhere quiet, just us."

You give him a look. "It’s cute you think filming will be over before midnight.”

"Then I'll buy you breakfast instead."

You laugh freely, and pride swells in Mark’s chest when he sees you throw your head back.

The moment is immediately ruined by a production assistant.

"Mark, they need you back."

He straightens immediately.

“Of course.”

The assistant gives the two of you a strange look before disappearing.

"You need to be more careful!” You scold.

"I am," he says, already walking away. "Mostly."