Min-ji

something that ruby would’ve gone into if she didn’t become a model would’ve been music. she loved playing the piano and was a pretty decent singer so when she found out that the hotel had a grand piano, she was determined to get herself back into playing the instrument. since it was so frigid outside, ruby figured this would be the perfect day for her to sit back on the bench and see if she still had the muscle memory from when she was a teenager. with her hair up in a bun and wearing a long pink sweatshirt that went to her mid-thigh, she walked over to the piano and she decided to play a beatles song her teacher made her learn. she was more than happy to discover that the hours and hours of practice still stuck with her. she didn’t even hear the person walking into the room until they were standing right next to her. “oh hi,” she immediately stopped. “sorry, was i being too loud?”

Minji was a music lover--a creator and a bit obsessed with music, so when she heard it, her body automatically moved her towards it. when she spotted someone sitting at the piano delicately playing the keys she let out a happy little sigh. She adored the sound coming from the piano and slowly made her way in, not wanting to disturb her and end the song. When the other acknowledged her presence she just smiled. “Hey.” she said, the corner of her mouth tugging into a smirk. “Oh god no, not at all. It was just--pretty so I had to follow it.” she said looking to the piano then to Ruby, “You’re quite talented.”

Ameera’s cheeks turned reddish and she nodded, biting her lower lip thoughtfully. “Okay, now that we’ve talked about food, I remembered that I’m hungry and if you’re willing to do this, can I help you in any way?” She answered, turning her gaze to Minji’s puppy. “I would love that. In fact, I was born in Cuba, I love spicy.” She winked playfully.

Seeing the girl’s blush made her smile grow, she loved seeing girls get flushed when she complimented them. It was just so damn cute. “I’d love some help! If you want to cut up some chicken into strips that’d be good--or you can cut up some of the veggies--whatever you like.” she said shrugging her shoulders as she started to gather up the items they needed. “Good! Spice makes everything better. How much spice do you like?”

michelle could smell the delicious aroma filling the air once she was in the room longer than a second. it was a great smell, kind of reminded her of some restaurants in new york. she took a few steps closer, glad that the woman wasn’t too preoccupied. “oh. well, welcome to london darling. even though i haven’t even been here for a week.” she chuckled, making her way to the coffee machine. “really? i’d actually love to if you don’t mind. i love trying new foods.” she smiled brightly.

Min-ji cooked rather often, always wanting to make things that brought her mind back home...When one was away as often as she it was only natural that she’d miss home cooking. So she took some time to really learn the traditional ways to make meals so she could feel a taste of home whenever she needed it. “Thank you for the warm welcome” she said giving the woman a playful wink. “Of course! I love introducing people to it, getting people to try traditional Korean food is one of my favorite things. Do you like spice?”

A few years in Brazil could be an excuse for Lorena to be unaccustomed to the weather or how things worked out in London, IF she had not been raised there since a very young age. The brunette arrived at the hotel of the program and was delighted with everything she could see, girls included. After unpacking her bags, she headed down the stairs trying to catch up with everything the place could offer, taking note of which places would become her favorite. As she quietly explored the place, she had doubts about finding one of her favorite dishes in the kitchen so she simply ordered one chicken soft taco, but it didn’t work very well. At that moment, Lorena was holding a package full of chicken soft tacos as she offered them to the first person that appeared in her sight. “So I was trying to order one chicken soft taco and she asked if I said seven and I didn’t want to correct her so I just said yes and now I have seven chicken soft tacos. Do you want some?”

Min-ji had one headphone in, the other dangled down her front, phone clenched in her hand as she danced around listening to one of her father’s latest bands. She was quite enjoying her down time from so much work. But what she enjoyed the most so far was getting to meet all the beautiful women who came to the house. Which was her first thought when she turned around, mid dance, and spotted Lorena. She cocked her head to one side and looked to the woman’s offering. “To embarrassed to just say one?” she asked and then nodded her head. “Yeah sure--I could go for some food if you’re seriously offering.”

   Offering..? –or just talking…? Riley found herself spaced out in her own muted thoughts. Which was it? Contemplating how to answer, the girl filled the pause with a clear of her throat. “Uhhh…” A little hum was biding her more time. “–asking for a friend.” How generic, Riley. Jesus. This was going down hill. “They were too afraid to ask. Seems silly right?” Her long held-in breath slowly exhaled with each word. This was childish, most likely, but she hadn’t had the most solid experience when confronting women like this. “–but uhm… oh, you’re focused on me now, okay.” A cracked smile, her hands clasped together. “I’m not doing this right..and now you’re paying attention to me, which makes me scared that something stupid is going to fly out of my damn mouth again.” Riley laughed in honest defeat. 

“Fuck it, I’m in the mood to paint the world red with blood. You down?”

“We killin someone or just going ape shit?”

Why, thank you. I’ve just been in complete awe of everyone and everything since I touched down here. I feel like I’m going to be in a complete daze for weeks.

Where are you from my dear? I can’t quite place your accent. But I understand your thoughts--I was like that for my first week too. It’s a bit overwhelming. 

“ apparently so. ” zelda hummed with a laugh, looking down at the dog who seemed to be enjoying her food more than she had. “ really, it’s alright though. ” she spoke softly when the other insisted she replace her food. “ unless you’re one of those girls who doesn’t take no for an answer? ”

Minji shook her head at her dog and called her back in korean. “Silly mutt.” she said sighing deeply as she moved forward to clean up the mess her pup made. “I really don’t take no for an answer...So you may as well just tell me what you’d like.” She grinned, it was normal of her to make sure she replaced, upgrade or fix anything that she could. 

a small smile settled on the brunette’s features, her gaze following the woman as she walked over to take a seat beside her. a pleasant fuzziness had come over her, after polishing off half a bottle or so — drunk enough to ignore her own nerves. that was the plan, after all.  “ oh, sure, sure, i know your game. ”  sofia teased, arching a faux accusatory brow. she shuffled over a little to make some room, as the girl came to take a seat beside her.  “ figured i could escape the cameras for a bit, up here. well, some of ‘em, anyway. i’m suspicious of that pot plant over there. ”  she joked, masking her genuine discomfort at being on camera. she thought she was ready for it, but in reality? it might take her a little longer than she thought to get used to it.

Gabriela raised an eyebrow as if to say ‘no shit sherlock’. It was a rarity that she bought home leftovers, often passing them off to one of her party friends. Suffice to say, she was less than enthused. Playing nice was getting harder and harder these days. “Well you can, though it did cost a little over a hundred so I don’t know about that,” Gabriela said while scrunching her nose. “How good of a chef are you? If you’re going to talk the talk, you better be prepared to walk the walk.”

A snicker, her eyes closing as she shook her head. It was not like she was ever hard up on money---thats not even counting what the show was offering to pay them to be on. But--she wouldn’t expect anyone to know who she was, or know that she had money. So she just smirked, cocking her head to the side as she allowed her dog to finish up the other woman’s food. Normally, she’d have stopped her, but--the look the woman gave her made her think twice “I’m positive I could easily swing that for you.” she said eyebrow raising at the scrunched nose. “I’d say I’m pretty good. Not professionally trained, but--”  she trailed off shrugging. 

“Oh, no, sweetheart. It’s alright.” Esperanza said, letting her shoulder drop with a little stifled chuckle as she looked down on the dog who was going to town on her mangu. “I think if your dog wasn’t as cute as they are, then it might’ve been a bugger issue.”

“I just feel bad--shes just so---well shes a puppy and a bit of an idiot at times.” She rubbed the dogs head and shooed her away so she could clean up the mess. “Agreed. Them being so cute makes it more acceptable.” she sighed. “Can I make this up somehow?”

C A S S I E’ S attention had been claimed when her phone buzzed with an email notification that she didn’t even look up when the plate she’d been snacking on had fallen to the floor.  which explained her confused expression when she heard the other woman talking to her.  “what?” she asked, blinking as she regained her focus on reality and saw the dog at the floor snacking on her meal.  “oh.  oh goodness i didn’t even realize.  i was checking some work emails, i didn’t even hear the plate fall.”  she hummed, scrunching her nose as she let out a small sigh and shrugged her shoulders.  “it’s not a big deal.  but if you’re offering, what can you cook?”

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    “ –So, showering..– it’s better to conserve water by showering together, –don’t ya’ think? ” Suddenly Riley felt more nervous in the heat of the situation when she spoke. Consenting to any at random dare seemed like a close regret in her mind right about now. How on earth would she even go about this? The girl could hardly even flirt without feeling moisture on the palms of her hands, or mentally chiding herself for acting like an awkward idiot. “–at least that’s what I hear..” a small shrug. “–makes sense…” the last syllable hummed over the rim of her bottom lip. If it was just her, Riley could have sworn crickets were heard in the stiff air. Was this a moment where she would need to find an escape to her room quickly and to swear to never show her face to this woman again?–or…? 

Glancing over at the woman from where she’d gone to retrieve her phone, sending a quick text back to a friend she’d made, Rose took in the scene before her. “Oh, it’s fine. I was done with it anyway.” Her appetite wasn’t too strong tonight. “Besides, it looks like someone’s enjoying it more than I did.” She teased, sending a small smile towards the pair. 

Min-ji smile flicked on her face then vanished. “Well, I’m glad you were done with it--but still.” she shook her head and cursed in korean under her breath at the animal. She paid her no mind and was licking the plate. “Haru--Down.” she said and the pup got down and came to run around the room--obviously hyper. “Hi--though. Sorry about my pup. I’m Minji.”

“I mean, I’m hungry but I can’t be mad or anything, she looks like she’s having a great time with it.” Julia giggled lightly, looking up from watching the dog to focus on the other woman. “Oh it’s no worries, dogs can be like that when they’re young. Our family dog was an absolute nightmare as a puppy. And I swear to you, I will eat pretty much anything. I just like food really, all kinds of food.”

“She totally is-Even though she knows she shouldn’t be.” she said her tone going a bit more forceful and the dog looked up at her--then kept eating. She chuckled and shook her head. “They really can be nightmares can’t they....stilly little monster. But--lemme make you something, what would you like to eat?”

“You’re right, but what we can do, it’s already happened, we have to get over it, at least your lil’ friend enjoyed good cookies. Cool name by the way.” Ameera shrugged, there was no need to regret the incident. She hated to waste food but misfortunes could happen and if she couldn’t avoid it, then there was no reason to mourn. “Oh that’s amazing, I didn’t have much contact with the Korean cuisine but I know it left a good impression, besides looking pretty colorful. I love Japanese food. And chicken is good too.” She followed the other with a soft laugh.

“I guess so. But I wanna make it up to you somehow.” She then smiled sweetly at her. “Thanks.” she added a second later and looked down to her bratty puppy. She rolled her eyes at the creature then smiled looking back up to Ameera. “Oh--Really? I would love to cook you some! Show you the beauty and delectable side of Korean food. Do you like spicy?”