That same afternoon, back at AUREYA, Soorin finished up with Jisoo's makeup.
"All done."
"Thanks, noona! You're the best!"
He bounced off.
Energy like always.
She smiled.
Started cleaning her brushes.
Methodical.
Soothing.
Her phone buzzed.
Haejin.
[Practice room 3. Can you do a touch-up?]
[Be there in 5.]
She grabbed her kit.
Headed down the hall.
Practice room 3 was smaller.
Private.
Usually empty.
She knocked.
"Come in."
She entered.
He was alone.
Leaning against the mirror.
Sweaty from dancing.
Hair messy.
Perfect somehow.
"You needed a touch-up?"
"Not really."
"Then why—"
He crossed the room.
Pulled her close.
Kissed her.
Soft.
Quick.
Perfect.
"That's why."
She laughed.
"You're ridiculous."
"I haven't seen you all day."
"We had a meeting this morning."
"Not enough."
"You're getting spoiled."
"Maybe."
He didn't let go.
Just held her.
Head resting on top of hers.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
"Yeah. Why?"
"You seem tense."
