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“ ah.. i’m not sure if I can really answer this properly..” pausing, pursing his lips together for a moment before speaking up. carefully choosing his words so that he would be helpful for the person. “ mm, maybe try to get them to spend time with you? if there is free time-- nothing too pushy! or send them texts here and there, good morning or night. it’s nice, right? ” then another idea popped up into his head, lips forming a small o shape before spreading into a gentle smile. “ And if all else fails.. ! you can always come back to me and i’ll notice you f’sure, aheh.”

“ … this is why I moved out. ”

“ I was expecting sweet fan letters.. something of that sort to bring up my spirits.. ! and instead.. i see this.. ah.. i’m pretty sure my hyungs have to be playing a prank on me right.. ”

a smile found it’s way onto his face, lips tugged upwards and teeth showing to show that the sentiment was well received. it took him by surprise and eventually the younger allowed the small annoyance of the sudden visit dissipate as if it was never to begin with. ‘ ah.. that’s sly, hyung! ’ even with that said the door opened wider and allowed enough room for his group mate to enter the decent apartment that was simple by any means. ‘ don’t tell jongup hyung, he’ll be upset. ’ with a glance to the left and then to the right, faux precaution taken to set the mood as if Jongup hyung was nearby. ‘ I love you too! ’ 

( 👑  ) ❝ I think some people here just get overexcited. The culture of not even looking your seniors in the eye in starting to fade. ❞ Jessica smiled good naturedly, motioning to some of the more hyper young idols milling around. ❝ I know your group are still technically rookies too, but you’ve been in and around all this long enough now to know how it works. But remember how exciting your first show was? It’s like that for them, all the time, I think. If I remember correctly. I’ve been at this for ten years, and even I still get too hyped at times. ❞

( 👑  ) ❝ No … Come on … ❞ Though she wanted to assure the younger that this would not happen, Jessica knew there were no guarantees when it came to the way the industry put together its music shows … but her heart wouldn’t let her simply crush such a rookie’s soul. ❝ You were standing next to me, right? I don’t get edited out much, so I’ll bet they’ll have left you in. And even if they didn’t, don’t get too down about it. These shows are unkind at times, to everyone. ❞

“ are you-- ” pausing, lips pressed down together to hold back anymore prying questions. he was not one to speak out any more than this as it is. if she wanted to keep it to herself he wasn’t going to bother her about it, after all everyone was allowed to keep their secrets. with a soft sigh, he offered her a soft smile instead to ease her and any worries she might have before switching topics. “ A little tired from schedules, you know end of the year stuff so we’ve been packed with things to do each day. how about you? ” prodding her gently, not wanting her to be uncomfortable while trying to remain oblivious as well.