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@♚ Kim Jaejoong Hyungsik just chuckled at the accusation. Sure, not anyone would go to this extent to get a date, and it wasn't like he planned all of this, as he was just trying to save the other male from an upcoming headache when having to deal with that mess. And even though he didn't succeed like at all, he was still proud that he actually managed to get something out of it, even if it kind of messed up his face and get him into troubles. "The shoot isn't what's bothering me, more like my manager is the cause of my concern....he's a scary person" he chuckled even though his words were nothing but the truth. "I'll wait for your message then......Don't forget me though" he smiled sheepishly. He wanted to offer the male that he could sleep with him in this room mainly because he looked like he's this close to just falling asleep and couldn't handle going all the way to his own room, but Hyungshik knew better than to say that out loud as it's clear the two of them aren't even that close, and such a comment will only cause them to be awkward around each other or worst Jaejoong may start avoiding him and not text him after all "Sleep well princess" he couldn't help the nickname as he walked the male to the door. He also could have offered to walk him to his own room out of manners but he was sure that he's going to get flatly refused, especially that slip of nicknames.

@★ Park Hyunsik Not knowing if it'd hurt the other, Jaejoong kept the touch soft, making sure to apply the cream evenly over the area. "You're weird, you know," he hummed with a chuckle. "Going through all of this just for a date with me? Damn." He gave a small nod. "I'm sure they'll be able to make it disappear with some make-up, but if you'd like, I can apply it before you're going there as well. They'll notice anyway, but maybe you'll avoid your manager's attention." Stifling a yawn Jaejoong finally stepped back, closing the cap and putting it down onto Hyungsik's desk, clearly for further use. It was getting late, and time to put an end to this. "Hmmm. Yeah, I agree on that. Somewhere quiet would be nice, and I haven't set foot outside this building for quite a while now, so outside would be nice. Let's think about it for a while, and I'll message you when I'll be free?" Jaejoong was honestly curious to what the date would bring - in the worst scenario he would have a couple of hours off work and out, which would be a welcome change, and perhaps he'd genuinely enjoy Hyungsik's company. He smiled at him, bowing his head for a moment. "Then, if you'd excuse me... I'll get some sleep," he spoke, having a hard time to actually stay awake. "I hope you do the same before the shoot."

@Kim Jaejoong Hyungsik watched as Jaejoong's eyes trailed down his body as if he was thinking of the possibility of actually going on a date with him. Honestly talking, Hyungsik set his eyes on Jaejoong the minute the male started a conversation with him a few days ago, and it wasn't just because the male was smoking hot or extra attractive, but something about him was just alluring in Hyungsik's eyes. And to say that all he wanted from the male was pure with no feelings would be nowhere near the truth. Like, it's not like he wouldn't want to have with the man because he certainly do, but at the same time he wants to get to know him first, to ask him out on a proper date and take some time to have a conversation with him outside his work place. So when he heard that the answer was actually a positive one, he couldn't help but smile somehow relieved. Even though he never was rejected before, Jaejoong obviously looks like the type to get hit on /a lot/ which means he rejects guys and girls coming on into him on a daily basis. As he was about to talk about the date details, he got surprised by the sudden closeness, feeling the owner's fingers against his skin made him somehow burn with heat. "Ah, thank you....I was actually getting worked up about that bruise because I have a photoshoot tomorrow and the manager would nag me to no stop for getting in trouble and ending up looking like this" closing his eye, he let the male apply the cream that was colder than he expected it to be on his sore eye. "I feel honored that you're making time for me" he joked before slightly chuckling. "Well what kind of date do you want it to be? Let's avoid crowded places though because it will only get us troubles with the media"

@★ Park Hyunsik Honestly, Jaejoong had no idea why he cared so much (after all, it was only one customer, losing him wouldn't mean losing his business)... But at the moment Hyungsik bowed back, saying he didn't need to do this, Jaejoong was unmistakably relieved. "I did, it was a misunderstanding," he replied, a vague smile on his lips as he looked at the slightly taller. Jaejoong tilted his head when Hyungsik started to speak, eyebrows raising a bit in surprise. He was the reason Hyungsik butted in? What did that mean? But before he could ask, the other continued, and he could only listen, curiosity spiked as he met the customer's eyes. But at the moment the word 'date' left the others lips, Jaejoong stared completely flabbergasted, not having expected that one at /all/. Slowly his lips crept up to a smile, then a broader one, then a quiet laugh. It wouldn't be the first time someone had set their eyes on him - he was a model, after all. But Hyungsik wasn't asking for something ually, no, he was asking for a -date-, and somehow that was damn amusing. Jaejoong's eyes traveled up and down the other's body, his smile now more teasing than anything else, and basically buying himself time. He wasn't really supposed to date someone from work. At the same time... "Sure, why not?" he replied, amusement still shining through his voice and finally looking up to meet Hyungsik's eyes again. At least he'd get on a date with somebody gorgeous, that's a plus. But seeing his black eye, remembered him of the ointment he had brought. Right. He took it out of his pocket, opening the cap and pouring a bit onto two fingers, stepping closer. "Mind to stay still for a moment? I brought this as my own way to apologize. It'll make it heal quicker; Close your eye." Jaejoong lifted his hands, one lightly holding the other's chin as the other gently put the cream onto the sore eye. "What kind of date do you have in mind? I will have to make some time free for it," he softly spoke as his fingers worked.

@Kim Jaejoong Hyungsik wanted to offer a seat and a drink for the other male since he really seemed like he needed one, yet he didn't do it because he wasn't sure if it's appropriate or not considering that Jaejoong may have some other work to do or may want to go to sleep right after this, so he didn't really want to hold him back. Not to mention that he himself have to go to sleep as soon as he can because he still have a schedule and things to do tomorrow...well later considering that it's already way past midnight. Blinking at the sudden apology, he really didn't expect the male to go all out with it, making him a bit flustered as he couldn't help but bow back at him in the same way even though it didn't make any sense at all. "You don't need to do all of this" he mumbled before he made him sit back up straight. Rubbing the back of his head, he wondered if he could really take advantage of this situation "Well.....You really hurt my feelings down there because you were the reason why I butted in in the first place" he started out, looking straight into Jaejoong's eyes because if there was something he's not that would be the trait of being shy "There is only one way you can make me feel better about this" he started out "A date! I want to have a date with you" He crossed his arms to his chest as he kept looking at the owner, his gaze never leaving him as he waited for his answer.

@★ Park Hyunsik He didn't have time to doubt if Hyungsik was asleep or not - almost immediately afterwards Jaejoong heard footsteps coming to the door, and then it swung open. He laughed a bit, though it was tinted with a grimace, since he knew he shouldn't have 'lectured' him in the first place. "If that was the case, I would've waited until daytime," he hummed as he stepped inside. The guest room was kept tidy and clean, and as he turned to look at Hyungsik, it seemed more than plausible that the other had at least tried to sleep. He looked good. For a moment he thought about taking a seat and having a drink, but that idea he dismissed quickly - it was late, the other probably wanted to sleep, and even if he didn't Jaejoong wasn't sure if he would stay awake himself. He slightly smiled at the others comment. "I can't, honestly. But I hope I didn't disturb you- if so, I'll keep it short." Jaejoong took a deep breath, then bowed from his waist. "I sincerely apologize for earlier today. I checked the security cameras, and it seems you tried to save the situation, not make it worse. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. Of course, your ban is lifted, and if there's anything I can do to make it up to you, don't be afraid to say so. I'd hate to lose a customer like you because of a misunderstanding." He met the other's eyes, praying quietly that the misunderstanding indeed would be forgiven and forgotten; maybe afterwards he would get a few hours of peaceful sleep himself.

@Kim Jaejoong Hyungsik annoyingly couldn't even fall asleep because he just kept on having this horrible feeling that he should never get involved in trying to stop fights because no one is going to appreciate his tries anyways, if anything he would only get hurt. Tossing and turning in his bed, he let out a deep sigh before sitting up. He had two choices right now, either call his manager and tell him he's so sick and can't move so they should push the shoot a day or so or he can pray that he'll magically heal by tomorrow morning. He obviously can't cancel the shoot even though he would love to, after all that will only bring him some bad articles about his behaviors and things like that, and he really doesn't need such things at the moment, not now and not anytime soon. He was busy complaining to himself like a child as he browsed through some new articles around him when he heard a sudden soft knock on his door. Glancing at the time it was way past midnight and the possibility of someone visiting him right now is close to zero. He was about to ignore it when he heard the somehow familiar voice of none other than the club's owner. 'finally!' he thought to himself as he practically threw himself out of bed in a hurry. Checking his refection on the mirror by the door, he ran his hands through his half wet hair since he showered earlier, trying to fix it into a nice shape before actually opening the door.

Rubbing the back of his head he slightly smiled at the male "Came to lecture me about the fight again?" he half joked before stepping aside to let the other in "Come in" he added before closing the door as the owner stepped into the room. "You actually work until such time? That's really impressive....How can you even manage your sleeping hours and your normal life activities" he decided to change the subject about the fight since he really doesn't want to get blamed again for a thing he didn't do, after all he wasn't sure if Jaejoong checked the security camera or not yet.

@★ Park Hyunsik Before he was able to check the cameras, a few things had been coming up, and so it wasn't until a couple of hours later that Jaejoong was finally searching through the feed. Absentmindedly he made a note that he really should find a personal assistant of some sort - just someone he could trust to run some errands for him, perhaps someone to organize his paperwork or get his calls. It was getting annoying that he didn't have someone like that, but at the same time he liked to be up to date about every single thing happening, feeling like only then he could control a structure like this. An iced coffee in hand he started searching through the feed, taking a while before finding the right moment in time. Rewind. All is safe. Then... Jaejoong blinked, rewinding once more. It... Seemed like Hyungsik had been right. Siwoon shook his fist, and only then Hyungsik stepped in, earning a blow to his eye that had been meant for someone else. It seemed clear that Siwoon deserved a worse punishment that he got, and Jaejoong would make sure that'd happen. But... Hyungsik deserved an apology. He really had tried to appease the fighting men, and only paid a price for that. Quickly Jaejoong drank the last of his iced macchiato, then searched through his desk. Somewhere around here.... Ah, right. A content nod as there was now a bottle of ointment in his hands, which would probably cure the black eye faster. Good.

Soon afterwards, he found himself standing in front of one of the guest rooms, one he knew Hyungsik was residing in. By now it was in the middle of the night - or early morning, depending how you looked at it. It was possible the other was asleep already. Well then, he would just come back tomorrow. For now he softly knocked. "Park Hyungsik-sshi, it's Kim Jaejoong," he spoke, again not too loud, not wanting to accidentally wake him up.

@Kim Jaejoong Hyungsik couldn't help but through his hands in frustration as Jaejoong seemed to not trust him enough to believe his words, which is understandable considering that he has known him for like two days and they only talked for a few minutes. Sighing deeply, he pulled his arm away from the guard who seemed to think it's a good idea to manhandle him when he's obviously not even drunk, heck he only drank half his glass before this whole scene broke, so he's nowhere close drunk. "I can walk by myself" he mumbled before giving one last glance at Jaejoong who seemed this close to having a horrible headache "Hope you'll realize soon that I was only trying to protect you from upcoming troubles" those were the last things he said before he moved to out the room then the bar heading straight to his room. "From now one mind your own business....I look like a ing mess" he said talking to no one but himself. The moment he laid his eyes on the mirror in his room he knew that he was for sure going to look horrible by tomorrow and he's pretty much screwed. "Out of all the days it had to be the day before the stupid shoot" He mumbled running his finger on the bruising skin. Getting a bag of crushed ice from the freezer in his room, he lied down on the bed with the bag over his face hoping that it would at least help a little with the swelling for now. Letting out a deep sigh, he hoped that the owner would check the security camera soon, and it wasn't because he just got banned from the club and bar because he rarely visits the club anyways and can deal with not going to the bar, but he just felt wronged for getting punished when he really didn't do anything wrong, and was trying to do the right thing for once in his life.

[] Hyungsik will most likely not go by his own will because he feels wronged xD and will wait for Jaejoong to ask for him or come to him lol as he could be childish sometimes

@★ Park Hyunsik Although he had appointed one to talk, soon enough the two began to quibble about every single detail. It was tiring, and annoying, and it grew worse the longer they continued. Jaejoong stood completely still, arms still crossed and only the look in his eyes showing the growing annoyance over the matter. Hyungsik stood silent as well - unless he too couldn't take it anymore. Jaejoong looked at the client defending himself, but in the end, he did as the others did as well - shoving blame to the other, saying he's innocent. Still, he did have a point - though the two were both intoxicated, one was clearly drunk, even leaning against the guard holding him for support. Disgusting. Like he's a low life, a plebs, to get this kind of drunk. Finally Jaejoong pushed himself off the wall, done with all of this. "Until further notice, you are all banned from both the bar and the night club. This is your first and final warning to behave. The next time you're out. I won't allow such childish behavior within the walls of X-Clusive." He all but growled the words towards them, making a dismissive hand gesture. "I will check the security cameras later. If I find out -any- of you-" At this, he pointedly looked at each of the men in front of him; "have lied to me, you'll be banned immediately. Dismissed." Briskly he walked past the three others, trusting the security guards to bring them back to their rooms; after that, they were free to roam around the building again, although Jaejoong would make sure they'd be thrown out the bar or nightclub if they dared to show their faces there. When he was alone he groaned, moving his fingers through his hair. Cases like these were really the cause of a nasty headache, and he could only pray that things would stay peaceful for now. Alright. First make sure they're on the black list, then check the security feed.

// Jaejoong will find out about Hyungsik's innocence; so depending on his character, Hyungsik can come to his office by his own will or Jaejoong will call him there as soon as he figured out the truth x3

@Kim Jaejoong As the fight was finally taken cared of by the guards, Hyungsik was about to walk away but it seemed like that's not going to happen any time soon. "I didn't take a part of this" he tried to reason as he was somehow half forced to go to this supposedly C 102 that he had no idea where it was and what it was. Entering the empty room, he sighed deeply as he crossed his arms to his chest regret playing a big part in making him want to shoot himself right now. It wasn't enough that he was punched straight in the face and is going to get a long talk with his manager about it if he gets bruises which is already happening, but Jaejoong had to come down and suspect him as well. As if his life wasn't messy enough and he needed this.

He stayed silent most of the time letting the two jerks explain what has happened and it somehow seemed like a good idea to them to not even mention a thing about how he tried to stop the fight and how he has nothing to do with all of this. It took a few minutes of them talking nonsense for him to finally have enough and snap "For god's sake care to even mention that I have nothing to do with this?" he tone was dripping with frustration before he ran his hand through his hair and looked at Jaejoong "Look I really have nothing to do with this I just tried to stop the fight before it gets physical....Which obviously failed, but still....None of this is my fault" If anything, he shouldn't be worried about getting kicked out of this place because he really didn't do anything, and he should be focused on his now bruised face and think of possible ways to maybe hide it by tomorrow. "He" he pointed at the guy who was sitting beside him "is wasted, heck he's so wasted that he doesn't even know what's happening right now" he added before sighing "He somehow got the idea that he can start a fight with him" he pointed at the other guy "And actually win, which is plainly stupid....I mean look at him" He made a gesture with his hands about the guy's body. "He was about to eat his head off and I just didn't want them to make a scene....Which failed miserably and I ended with a bruise to remind me to mind my business from now on" He finally finished explaining before he looked back at Jaejoong.

@★ Park Hyunsik Paperwork, paperwork, and even then more paperwork. Jaejoong hadn't thought that this would take such a huge part of his time when running a place like this. On the other hand, what had he expected? That things would sort themselves out, and he would be able to mingle with the guests and staff all he wanted? He snorted. No, he was wiser than that. Signing another staff contract, his eyes flashed to the screen with the security feed - just in time his phone started to ring. Jaejoong cursed, not caring anymore about any paperwork and hurried downstairs. For 's sake - they were VIP's, coming here to enjoy the place, not to pick a damn fight!

By the time he arrived, the security guards were present as well, just finishing their task to pull them off each other. "Take them to C.102," Jaejoong briskly ordered, trusting his guards to take care of it. C.102 was one close to the bar, hidden behind a door. Basically it was a room that just didn't have any use yet and maybe would be used as storage room later on. For now it was conveniently empty, and most of all, Jaejoong didn't want to attract attention - both for the VIP's sake as his own. He entered first, leaning against the far back wall as the guards lined up the culprits. There were three of them, with five guards, two men significantly struggling more than one other. Jung Siwoon. Bang Ryuhan. Park Hyungsik. The last one surprised him - he hadn't expected Hyungsik to be one to take part of something like this, but then again, the colored right eye clearly proofed the opposite. Jaejoong's expression stayed neutral as he examined each of them, the broken lip here, the bruise there. "Mr Bang. Please explain the situation. Be aware that depending on my decision, each of you can be denied access to X-Clusive." As the said male began to explain, the owner's eyes fixed on him, not missing a single twitch of his eyebrow. At the same time he was more than conscious of the other two, needing to find out the true story behind this in order to judge right.

@Kim Jaejoong Hyungsik just wanted to chill, he wanted nothing but to have a few drinks to let out a bit of his stress which was something he usually does in his house, but today was an exception since he felt like seeing a certain handsome male. His plans were shattered in a blink of an eye, as it wasn't enough that he has been sitting there for over an hour with no appearance from the person he came for, but the dude beside him had to be a drunken and cause a fight with a guy who was double his size and was most likely capable of knocking him down with a single blow. At first he told himself that this is none of his business and there was no reason for him to get involved, but things were getting a bit out of hand as it seemed like those two are about to tear up this places and no one was even trying to stop them.
He knew that he was going to regret this later, but for now he just sighed standing up and coming between the two forcing them apart from each other "Gentleman! Do you guys really need to do this here? It will only get you kicked out from here for a looong time, think about it" maybe trying to use rational common knowledge with two drunkards wasn't a good idea, but then again this whole situation wasn't a good idea to start with. "So why won't the two of you just calm down or take this somewhere else?" he thought for a moment that his plan was surprisingly working as the big man slowly retreated his steps and was about to walk away.
But just like usual, nothing worked right for Hyungsik and the next thing he knew was the other male slurring out some curses calling the bigger one a '' and the moment he tried to stop the other from turning around going to ask him to just ignore him a fist met his face kissing his skin and making him stumble down as the two guys started fighting each other. At this current situation the only thought he had in mind was that his manager will kill him if he appeared tomorrow with a blue bruise on his face.

@Byun Baekhyun /hearing the unusual softness and care in your tone as you speak to me forces me to bite back a sob and instead let out a shaky exhale as I try to calm myself down since I don't want to seem so weak in front of anyone else right now and I need to get myself together - but of course, that's hardly worth trying to do in this situation since I'm just not in the right mindset/
/I try to stop myself from trembling too much as I feel you embracing me and after a slight moment of hesitation, I wrap my arms around you, in this moment, though my physical build is taller than you, I feel so very small and your presence is comforting. Your fingers in my hair feel nice and it does soothe my anxiousness for a time/
Okay... I'll go wait by your car
/slowly let's go of you and then heads out first to the staff room and grabs my jacket and whatnot before I head to the parking lot where your car is situated/

@Park Chanyeol /in this moment you seem like the epitome of fragility and the sole comparison makes my heart soften whilst simultaneously delivering it a particular sense of pain. Never have I been the one to be overly compassionate or the reincarnation of an angel itself but it was a fact incontestable that my caring nature resurfaced whenever I was shown the displays of vulnerability and seeing someone who has grown important to me in an unexpected way suffer wraps me up in the confines of worry that seeps through every pore of my existence, so visible in the way my gaze chases yours and my raspy voice softens, dancing on the delicate melody.
You're not going anywhere. Oh god, Chanyeol, what happened to you...
/I unconsciously sink my teeth into the succulent flesh of my lower lip, eyebrows having a brief encounter in the countenance that speaks of utter care and worry. Soon, I'm reaching my hand out and placing it on the back of your head, guiding you to lean down and rest it upon my shoulders as nimble fingers thread the dark silk of your locks tenderly. You need care and there is no doubt about it, whoever have hurt you or whatever it was that happened has anger bubbling within the pit of my heart, awakening the protective side of my personality I rarely show.
Grab your jacket. I'm calling it a day and taking you home. You need rest. And don't you even dare to argue with me. No buts. Grab your jacket and wait for me, I'll grab keys to my car.

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@Byun Baekhyun /throughout the time that we've been working for the last few hours, I've noticed you looking over at me and taking more of the customers orders for me, which I'm thankful for. I was trying not to seem too down since I am at work and I need to be professional about this and push whatever happened a couple of days ago aside, but it's just so difficult to do/
/I blink a few times, my brows then furrowing as you begin to drag me off to the back storage room and winces slightly from the light being switched on. I look back at you, your usually charming, teasing eyes filled instead with concern as you look at me/
/I pull my gaze away from you as you demand to know what's wrong with me and I swallow rather thickly as I reach down and pry your hand off of my wrist, because although your hold is gentle, the rope burn i got there still stings a bit/
I...
/the words seem to just stop at the back of my throat, not letting me voice what exactly happened to me as I keep my head hanging a bit lower, unable to face you properly for some reason/
I know I look terrible... I shouldn't have come to work today...
/my voice is just above a whisper, unlike how I usually talk and it slightly surprises even myself, but I'm not too surprised since I just can't think about all too much right now/
I shouldn't have been so stupid...
/takes a deep breath and clears my throat a bit before I straighten up a bit and then glances at you for a moment/
I just need a break, go back to the bar.. I think I'm gonna go to the bathroom...

@Park Chanyeol /there's a small tune of a random popular song played in the radio countless times whenever I'm driving slipping past my lips as I hum to myself, slender fingers treating the glass in my hand with finest delicacy as I wipe it to the perfection ( meaning I can see my own reflection, narcissistic much ), not noticing your arrival until I turn around to put away the glass. Rising my eyebrow in curiosity, I take in your unusual appearance and it's just as I can immediately tell that something is wrong, that there's a dark cloud casted upon your head which only I can see. Ever since the incident in the dungeon, we grew to be friends sharing random jokes, laughter and ceaseless bickering, and to see such a shift in your behaviour, it floods me with worry so indubitable. The hours pass, not many clients visiting us thankfully and I manage to do the majority of the job, silently protecting you from too much work as with the corner of my eye, I steal glances of your little misery.
Change me. You come with me, Park.
/I shove a bottle of gin into my colleague's arms before making my way towards you and caging your arm gently with slender fingers as I guide you away from the bar, into the storage room where I illuminate the surroundings with one swift motion of switching the light on. Once I face you, my eyes roam your silhouette to check upon you before coming across your orbs, my own filled with genuine worry.
Something's wrong and don't you dare to feed me bull. What's wrong, Yeol? Look at yourself, you look terrible.

@Byun Baekhyun /Why? That was the only thought on my mind at that moment really as I discreetly made my way into the club to the bar, trying to avoid any unnecessary attention since I know I am limping a bit. Though, not too much thankfully. I make it to the bar and once I'm there, I go behind the bar and pull on the small bandanna which I have tied around my neck to at least cover some of the mark along my neck/
/a couple days ago, i did something which I consider pretty stupid, even though I was the one who had accepted the request. Accepting the request of someone to bottom and sub for them was something i didn't do frequently, but enough where i knew my limits and when to stop. I honestly thought I would be okay after doing what I did, but as soon as I got home, showered and everything that night, i broke down into a sobbing mess when i saw and felt the marks on different parts of my body. i blame all of it on two things, my own carelessness and also the lack of after care from the other party. I already called in sick yesterday and so I thought I should come into work today, but as the first couple hours pass by, I'm slowly starting to regret not taking another day off. My back and arms are honestly killing me/