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“How are we going to block that when we haven’t even practiced or blocked the places for the dancer to be in the chorus in the first place?” He questioned, arms crossed. She signaled for her assistant, a younger girl who seemed to be struggling to keep up, to write his question down.

“Most likely, we’ll have the dancers in the same places for the pre-chorus, meaning that we’ll place Jungwon where Jake was for the first chorus for the second chorus, so that Mai and Y/N can get to the boys easier.” Even if she was strict, the choreographer went out of her way to actually use the girl’s names, and accommodate them in small ways. She pointed at Mai next.

“Would that not be asking a little much?” Mai asked, and added, “I mean, we already have to adjust to the dancing style of our dance partner to make sure we highlight and don’t outshine them, and all of the boys have different dance styles, so that would mean-” before Mai could actually finish her question, the choreographer shushed her, and the girl went silent, lips pressed into a thin line at the notion. She looked over, making eye contact with Y/N, and both girls knew they would be talking about that later.

“You all were scouted and hired because the company assumed you were the best candidates out of them all, and would be able to keep up. Miss Dinh, I would presume with your previous experience as a choreographer for many difficult choreographies, you would be able to keep up. Am I to be misled?” Mai grinded her teeth, shaking her head. The choreographer smiled, in that way that older women smile when they know they’ve won. “Then I advise you to do your best to do what you hired for, or else we will look for a replacement. Is that clear?” Mai nodded again, lips still pressed together. She looked over at Y/N again, eyes connecting as a message passed through them; We will most definitely be debriefing later. The choreographer looked over at Y/N’s raised hand, narrowed eyes as she tutted her chin.

“Actually i want to add on to what Mai originally asked. When i was contacted, as well as i’ll assume for the other girls, i was informed that i was told that i was specifically chosen to work with Yang Jungwon because of my skill and specific dance style, and excused me if it’s presumptuous of me to assume, but i would assume that it was the same for the other dancers. If so, what would be the case of having me work with both Jungwon and Jake if i was specifically scouted because my dance style was either similar to or able to accommodate Jungwon’s, and same for Mai with Jaeyun?” The choreographer’s mouth gaped open and closed like a fish, and when Y/N looked over to Mai, the girl had a small smile on her face, mouthing the words * ‘Thank You.’ She smiled warmly in return, and as she turned to look back at the choreographer, her eyes met Jungwon’s. The boy was in the process of lowering his hand; It seems that they apparently had the same question, or something along the lines of it. She looked away quickly, trying to ignore the heat rushing through her body. She added on, “I don’t mean to come off as disrespectful or ignorant, i understand that you as the choreographer are here to bring this song to life in a way that the boys are both comfortable with and that you see fit, and I don't mean to condescend you in any way. Nor do I have an issue with working with Jake, I simply wanted clarification on that.”

“I see.” The older woman said, looking Y/N up and down. “Again, I simply felt as though you would execute it well given your previous experience. I still want you to work with both of them on the first part of the chorus, so we will block that when we get there, as well as deal with any issues or tweak anything needed. No more questions right now, I want to block the pre-chorus with the boys and figure out where each dancer is gonna be, so I can place the boys correctly for the chorus.” She instructed. As they all moved, she called out once more. “And Miss L/N, while I recognize you have previous choreographing experience, I suggest any future concerns you and the other girls keep to yourselves.” She smiled as she said it. Y/N failed to respond, making eye contact with Mai once more. She walked over to where she originally was, waiting for the music to start.

“She is, by far, the worst choreographer I've worked for!” Mai exclaimed as she collapsed onto the couch, grabbing the pillow on it and screaming into it. Y/N dropped down in front of her, laying in front of the couch on the floor.

“We were specifically assigned to a member for a specific reason! It’s in the email! It’s in the contract!” Y/N agreed with her.

“To be fair, it’s the choreographer’s choices and decision to move someone if they feel fit.” Sora stated, dropping her bag. “And she cannot be the worst.” Mickey was the last inside, and took it upon herself to herself comfy on top of Mai, who screeched and tried(failing in the process) to shove the younger girl off, who wouldn’t budge.

“She’s most definitely something. But it’s the first few days and we’re all still adjusting. It will be fine tomorrow.” Keina Saed added. Mai sighed, admitting defeat against Mickey, much to the younger girl’s joy.

“All i have to say is Jungwon definitely has a staring problem.” Annalesa chimed in from the kitchen table, scrolling on her phone. Y/N looked up from the floor, eyes trained on Annalesa. The youngest didn’t seem to notice, munching on Caelin’s shrimp chips, which the older girl snatched out of her grasp.

“Hm?” Y/N asked, trying to sound nonchalant. That’s when Annalesa looked up from her phone, eyebrows furrowed as she stared at Y/N.

“Well, he was staring at you for the majority of the practice.”

“I don’t think there was a moment his eyes ever left you.” Caelin chimed in, joining Mickey in using Mai as a chair. Mai seemed to give up her protests, now listening to the conversation with closed eyes. Keina Saed nodded from the other side of the coffee table, eyes focused on her ipad as she played Doors.

“That’s….” Y/N had started speaking, but her voice had faltered. She was only aware of the small glances he made at her, but staring? She shook it off, trying to ignore the sudden heat that found itself manifesting in her hands. It didn’t matter if he was staring at her. She was mildly embarrassed to admit that she had looked at him far longer than professionally needed. She cleared her throat. “...Surprising.”

“I think it’s cute.” Sora said. “I mean- does it make you uncomfortable?”

“Er, not really? I just don’t want his fans to find out, don’t wanna end up in one of those edits with the song ‘All because i liked a boy.’ Great song, just don’t want the things in said song to actually happen.” Y/N sighed, and there was a mumbled chorus of agreement.

“We already know we’re gonna get hate for this as is. Last thing I need is people in my comments saying shit like, ‘Sunghoon doesn’t want you!’ Yeah, he’s too busy drooling over Jay, it’s Jake who actually wants me, get with the program.” Keina Saed sighed mockingly, shaking her head and erupting a tired laugh from Mai, who seemed to be half-asleep underneath Caelin and Mickey.

“In all seriousness, I don't think the Jungwon thing will be an issue. He’s very mature for his age, and very career-oriented. I’m sure he has enough sense to focus on the comeback and not on how pretty Y/N is.”

“Hold on, everyone stop.” The choreographer ordered, stopping the music in the background. All fourteen of them stopped moving. The choreographer walked past each of them, eyes narrowed and hand clasped around the clipboard tightly. She stopped in front of Keina Saed.

“Is there a delayed version of the song playing in your head that is causing you to be a beat behind everyone else?” She asked with that same sugary sweet smile. Keina Saed furrowed her brows at the older women. She opened her mouth to speak, but the woman continued. “Your moves look messy and incomplete.”

“That’s not true.” Annalesa interrupted with a frown. “ She’s going at the same pace as everyone else, and she’s synced up with her member, as are the rest of us. Her moves are probably the cleanest out of everyone here.” The choreographer turned to her with a sneer, but quickly replaced it with a smile.

“With all due respect, i am a highly trained professional-”

“As am i.” Annalesa interrupted again, frown deepening. The choreographer stayed smiling, but her first was clenched.

“-And i think that if i say someone is behind a step or offbeat or even a second behind their partner, it is because i deem it so.” She said, her voice unusually high pitched. None of the members said anything, looking between the two.

“Respectfully, you also seem to hyperfocus on our so called mistakes when, with all due respect, i’ve watched Heeseung and Jake bump into each other twice this time around, but this is the fifth time in this set that you’ve pointed out some sort of flaw or issue with us.” Sora piped in. The choreographer looked over to her, her smile wearing thin now.

“Excuse me.” She said walking to the front of everyone, turning to them. “Girls, the reason I am ‘hyperfocusing’ on mistakes that you all are making is because fans are not going to care if they are behind, they are going to care if you are, and if any of you are, they will rip all of you to shreds. Now, I was under the impression that none of you have worked together before, but this seemingly newfound sisterhood is refreshing for all of you, I'm sure, but I question your professionalism.” And as she said all of that, her thin tight grin never left her face.

“Excuse me.” Caelin cleared her throat. “I can’t help but think you’re being overcritical on us-” Whatever point the brunette was attempting to make was cut off.

“Then maybe it’s best if you don’t think at all.” The older woman said plainly.

“I think we should take our break now.” Jungwon spoke up. He seemed stoic, staring at the woman rather blankly. She gripped her clipboard tighter.

“I disagree, and because I am in charge here we will continue practicing until I say so.”

“And as the leader, I see it best that everyone takes a break.” He stated coldly. “If you have an issue with that, I seriously suggest you take it up with our manager.” They seemed to be having a staring contest, and Jungwon’s eyes never left her, boring into her soul until she cleared her throat.

“I think I will.” She said, her smile finally gone. “And while I am gone, you all are permitted a break.” She walked off, and it was only when she was surely out of sight that everyone physically deflected. Like always, the girls went to one side and the boys went to another. Keina Saed slid down the wall, leaning against Sora with her head on the older girl’s shoulder.

“She’s just picking on us now.” Mai grumbled, sitting in front of Keina Saed and Sora. Caelin sat next to her, shoulder brushing against each other as the girl sat down. The other girls sat on either side of them, forming a semi-circle around Keina Saed and Sora.

“Maybe it was unprofessional to say all of that, but I have truly never worked with an idol choreographer who has acted like that, and I feel that it was the right thing to do.” Sora added as she rubbed Keina Saed’s shoulder.

“You guys really didn’t have to do that for me.” Keina Saed murmured, followed by a chorus of disagreement.

“Doesn’t matter, we did and whatever happens, we did the right thing.” Mickey protested.

Jungwon stared from the other side of the practice room, eyes trained on Y/N’s back. It was only when Jake smacked him on the back of his head that he snapped out of it. He narrowed his eyes at the blonde, rubbing the back of his head.

“Staring problem.” Sunoo had answered before he had even asked, and he pouted.

“I don’t get why we’re all the way over here and they’re all the way over there.” He grumbled. Heeseung and Sunoo both stared at him like he was insane. Jake on the other hand laughed at him. Great.

“Probably because they don’t have to? They probably don’t want an issue with the company, and even if they didn’t, they are well within their rights to sit over there.” Jake teased, and Jungwon swatted at him.

“Come on guys, be nice to him.” Riki insisted, and Jungwon nodded. “We all know he wants to sit near them because he thinks Y/N is cute.” Jungwon narrowed his eyes at the younger boy, who bursted out laughing with Sunoo.

“Y/N, I’m not completely sure,” Sora started, looking behind her. “But Jungwon is staring again.” Mai covered her mouth to suppress her laugh.

“I guess he in fact does not have enough sense to focus on the comeback and not on how pretty Y/N is.” Caelin said. Y/N shook her head, using her hand to hide the smile on her face.

“Or there’s something on my back.” Mickey leaned behind, looking at her back before sitting up, shaking her head. Y/N sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. “I don’t get why he’s staring.”

“And why is Jake not looking at Kei.” Sora added, for the aforementioned girl to sigh exasperatedly.

“That’s what i’m saying!” She exclaimed. “Bro, I even found a pink shirt with a golden retriever on it and he hasn’t asked to marry me yet! The nerve.” Her words caused the girls to fall out giggling.

SYNOPSIS. L/N Y/N knows that beyond all else, she must stay professional. She knew that her job and dreams of being a main choreographer for a company was more important then any silly little feelings that seemed to be rather persistent in her brain. She was almost relieved to find out Dark Blood promotions were finished, until she was emailed a contract, along with the notice that she, as well as the other dancers, would be appearing alongside ENHYPEN during their second world tour. Fantastic.

NOTES. is the choreographer probably a bigger bitch then accurate? idek tbh this is for plot and is fictional, none of this is from experience or real guys 😣

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There were three girls in the room already. One had brown hair to her lower neck, and a really cool flower on the back of her left hand. She sat on the floor in black sweats and a matching black long sleeved top, stretching out her legs and arms as she reach over to her left foot, holding onto it as she leaned her body in the same direction. The second girl has shorter black hair, with the cutest outfit on, a pink jacket bedazzled jacket with a matching pair of comfy looking pants, the butt having the word ‘BRATZ’ bedazzled on it. She leaned against the far wall of the practice room, looking down at her phone. The last girl was warming up it seemed, shaking off her nerves as her two braids bounced with her, the ribbons she had tied around the edges vibration almost. She had on a black sweater with tights, pushing her glasses off her face. Y/N set her bag in the corner with the rest of them, going to stretch not far from the long haired girl. She peeled off her jacket, beginning to stretch. For a good while, an awkward silence filled the room. Y/N and the girl with the flower tattoo had both finished stretching, and now all four girls were sitting in a semicircle, sitting quietly. Then, the door pushed open again. Two girls, one with brown hair, a nose ring and black and metal glasses frames, all tied together with a wide smile, accompanied by a girl with short black hair, cut in the same style as LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon, and dark sunglasses entered the room. They paused, looking at the group of girls.

“Uh,” The girl with the nose ring said nervously, “Are we in the right place?”

“Are you guys trainees?” Asked the girl with pigtail braids. Both of the girls in the doorway shook their heads. “Then assuming you’re here as a backup dancer for ENHYPEN’s upcoming comeback, then yes.” Both of the looked relieved, dropping their bags with the rest and joining the other girls. “I’m Caelin by the way. We’re all under Voyance, no?”

“I think so. I’m Keina Saed by the way.” The girl in pink piped up, playing with the zipper of her jacket.

“I’m Annalesa, and this is Mickey.” The girl with the nose ring said before gesturing to the girl in the sunglasses.

“I’m Mai Hoa, Mai is just fine. I think me and you are under the same company, Keina Saed.” The girl with the flower tattoo added in.

“I’m Y/N, by the way.” The awkwardness was melting away, slowly but surely. “Actually, Mickey, i think we’ve met before.” The girl pulled off her sunglasses to reveal soft eyes that squinted at her suspiciously, before widening and grinning.

“We’re mutuals on Twitter! I left that comment under your cover if Shooting Star. You’re absolutely stunning in real life, for your information.” Y/N grinned, thanking the girl.

“Wait, is this everyone? Aren’t there supposed to be more?” Mai asked, looking around.

“The email said there were gonna be six other dancers not including me, so i think there’s one more.” Annalesa chirped. Just as she said that, the door pushed open once more, a girl dark black hair entered the dance practice room. She seemed partially surprised to see she was the last there, a blush forming on her cheeks as she bowed slightly, and dropping her bag as they all reciprocated the gesture.

“Hi, I'm Jung Sora. This is where we’re all supposed to be?” She questioned, and all the girls nodded in unison. As she approached the group, Keina Saed stood up, stretching her arms out.

“We should probably get re-warmed.” She suggested, bouncing on the balls of her feet. Everyone mumbled out an agreement, standing and stretching. Just like that, the awkward air was back, and everything felt stiff. Y/N couldn’t tell if it was because of the late arrival of Sora, or just the general atmosphere of the situation. But it was painful, and they would have to find a way to get through it; It was no secret that Engenes were…very special when it came to “their boys” even just interacting with women. Especially K-Engenes. And the boys were either clueless to it or couldn’t and wouldn’t do anything about it, nor the company. They had nobody but each other, at least until the end of the promotion period. They would have to make the most of it, together.

SYNOPSIS. L/N Y/N knows that beyond all else, she must stay professional. She knew that her job and dreams of being a main choreographer for a company was more important then any silly little feelings that seemed to be rather persistent in her brain. She was almost relieved to find out Dark Blood promotions were finished, until she was emailed a contract, along with the notice that she, as well as the other dancers, would be appearing alongside ENHYPEN during their second world tour. Fantastic.

NOTES. lordy lord lord here we go guys

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