#t:threads

for @syfjade​

the request had been a surprise—more in that azure gave him the go ahead to accept than anything else, but the fact he'd gotten it at all was strange. he didn't think he'd be working with jade lee ever again.

during hyunjae's time mentoring on counterpoint, jade had stuck out to him as something special. it was overshadowed, though, by the sister-against-sister plot line the writers infatuated themselves with. yoojung had ended up being the one to prevail in the narrative, but hyunjae had held out some hope for jade.

(not that he'd ever admit to it. playing favorites wasn't a good look.)

and now here she was, the ace of the hottest new girl group, debuting solo, and requesting him to feature on one of her songs—a power move, he had no doubts.

they haven't talked since counterpoint. it's an awkward reunion, but he tries not to let it show as he greets her at the recording studio. "thank you for inviting me to collaborate on your debut album. i hope we work well together."

for @syfyunlong​

they've only been filming for a few hours, but hyunjae's already exhausted. variety shows are usually fun, but today he isn't feeling it. maybe that's to be expected—he hasn't been in the best of moods for a while, and trying to fake excitement for the cameras is taking more out of him than if he was actually able to enjoy himself.

this show isn't particularly fun, either. they'd been playing a game where the guests had to direct each other how to solve a puzzle through nothing but verbal directions, and hyunjae had been partnered with a girl group member, who had seemed to give up from the start when she first laid eyes on the puzzle box. hyunjae had tried, but the other idol had just stared wide-eyed at the wires and dials as hyunjae tried not to get frustrated.

he can't even really blame her. the puzzles don't make sense, too difficult to explain let alone follow. they aren't meant to solve it. it's funnier for audiences if they look dumb and fail. it kind of feels like some sort of roundabout punishment, and hyunjae just wants it over with.

a smarter idol would be spending their break networking with their costars, but hyunjae isn't in the mood to play the affable sunbae to the rookie guests. so instead he makes his way to the quieter side of the catering table, where only a handful of cast members are standing around. he sports a somewhat familiar face there--RaSe member qiu yunlong. hyunjae’s surprised to see him here (more surprised that he didn’t see him sooner), but decides he’d make better company than anyone else.

@syfsunan

alcohol tw, mentions of fighting, strong language.

All Hyunjae had wanted was to be left alone as he drank himself into a nice buzz. He didn't particularly want to even be at this party tonight, but his members insisted that he needed to loosen up and have fun again. This probably wasn't the best way to get him back on the scene, though. Or any of them, for that matter.

None of them members knew v-trouble would be at the party. And they were just as their name implied—trouble.

It was natural that the Imaginair and v-trouble members didn't mix well together. With all the tension between their groups, it would take a miracle for them to even share a friendly look. 

Hyunjae didn't know them very well, not personally, but he didn't need to know them to know he didn't like them. But even with the animosity between them, that didn't mean he wanted to confront them—especially not now, when he was still dealing with his own public humiliation.

A tight feeling pulls at Hyunjae's chest as he weaves through the crowd, doing anything not to be noticed by the girls laughing and dancing. He was already well on his way to being drunk and just wanted so badly to stay out of fights tonight—was it so wrong to have a few drinks and relax?

This is so fucked up, hiding at a party where they should be the ones afraid of being caught by him. Anger flares in Hyunjae's whole body as he reaches for a shot (a beer, a wine cooler, soju, anything) and mutters under his breath, "Fuck this."

He wanders for a bit, looking for a place to hideout until one of his members found him, but the universe just isn't looking on him kindly tonight.

As he stumbles around a corner, he finds himself in the company of HELLI0N's leader, who looks up to greet him with a sharp expression. 

Sunan was bad news, at least in Hyunjae's eyes. With anyone else, he could normally keep his temper controlled, but Sunan somehow managed to coax out his bad side every time they happened to run into each other. They've fought more often than not, and everything between them was a competition.

Was there anyone Hyunjae liked at this party?

They say something, probably an insult of some kind (because that's all they can seem to say to each other), but Hyunjae's not focused on them as movement catches his eye. It's one of the v-trouble members looking for drinks, her eyes scanning the room, so close to where the two rappers are standing—

Hyunjae panics. 

Chaerin had been skeptical about going back into acting. Even if it was just for a snack commercial, it felt strange after so long. Acting reminded her of a different time in her life, when things seemed simpler and she didn’t have so many worries and insecurities. But her managers argued it would be good for her, a good way for her to stand out even amongst the other StarbrighT members, and she found she didn’t have any good reasons to say no.

Now she’s here on set, nervously greeting the staff members as she’s led back to where the other actors are waiting. Her manager leaves as soon as she’s settled, mumbling something about coffee as he turns away. Chaerin decides the best thing she can do now is get to know the other actors.

She’s surprised to find a familiar face amongst the few people gathered in the small area. It’s RaSe’s Choi Ilhoon, standing only a few feet away. He doesn’t seem to have noticed her yet—Chaerin doubts he knows who she is, but when has that ever stopped her? If she’s going to get back into acting, she might as well make new friends.

She steps over to Ilhoon’s side, smiling as she greets him, “Hello, Sunbae. I’m excited to work with you!”

for @syfxjia​

(tw alcohol)

Chaerin takes a deep breath as her car stops in front of the venue, letting a smile settle on her expression. Though she's tired from the charity concert StarbrighT performed at earlier, she always looks forward to the afterparties. The chance to socialize with other idols is a treasure she covets, and she won't let a little fatigue get in her way.

She pushes open the wide double doors and steps inside, greeted to a large gathering of the other idols from the concert, as well as models, actors, and other celebrities. Having only debuted a year ago, Chaerin hasn't personally met many of the celebrities present, but she recognizes quite a few of them. Most people are already clumped together in groups, drinking and socializing, and Chaerin can't wait to join in.

She makes her way to the table delicately stacked high with a tower of champagne glasses, taking one for herself and sipping at it before making her way around the large ballroom. She mingles with a few celebrities, greeting people she knows and introducing herself to people she's never met. Most people receive her with wide smiles and friendly words, but some hear her name and their expressions twist into a look as they recognize her name, and though Chaerin should be used to it, it still stings enough that she slips back to the edge of the crowd for a moment to collect herself.

There's a table full of wine glasses on this side of the room, and Chaerin takes one after finishing her champagne. She sips on it as she observes the crowd, and her eyes are eventually drawn to a figure hanging back against the far wall. Chaerin can't help but stare, squinting as she tries to place the familiar woman. Is she from one of the girl groups Chaerin had met backstage earlier?

Then it hits her all at once. Jia Acosta, FL0R H4NA's main rapper. Chaerin's eyes widen—no way.

Chaerin had been a fan of FL0R H4NA since their debut. Their unique, powerful concept had inspired her through the roughest times in her life, and Chaerin had always dreamed of performing with them in some capacity. It seemed unreal to see one of the members standing just across the room from her—and for it to be Jia Acosta, no less. Chaerin had always held special respect for Jia, and now she feels more than a little starstruck.

Her legs are moving before her mind realizes, and soon she's crossing the room and walking up to the other idol's side. She stops just in front of her, giving the unsuspecting woman her brightest, beaming smile.

((I can not send asks anymore until an hour later DX))