— studio.

@✽ jaebum i. all for me? that's too much though, but you're so sweet just like before, haha...
/chuckles softly, making sure that the cake was fully secured before driving off to your place/
ahaha, you, nervous? don't be... it's not like i'm going to bite you or anything?
and i bet it'll be much better than ever, since it's been years, anyway!

@✽ dohyun k. sure! or you can have it all. I bought it for you after all. You have to try it
/grins widely at you, setting the bag of cake on the backseat then sitting back down/
okay lets go now. the studio awaits for us
but wow, I suddenly feel nervous hahaha
its been awhile since the last time you assess my paintings haha
I hope it still lived up to your standard

@✽ jaebum i. the weird sometimes is really just... sometimes ahaha but you know i'm always open to trying new stuff. pfft, me, fall asleep? i'm still wide awake, still a night owl~
/watches you from the car window, sighing in content at our interactions before i start playing with my phone, scrolling through some pictures and makeup products only to catch sight of some couple photos of us from years back, just staring at it, wondering it was even possible to go back to where we were before as i /still/ couldn't let go; quickly slips my phone back when you enter the car again, shooting you a wide grin and clasping my hands in delight at the food you brought back/
oh wow, that is a lot~ we can share the mint brownie too since you said it was good, thank you bummie!

@✽ dohyun k. interesting and nice, and weird sometimes? hahaha
fine fine, i'll be back soon noona. don't fall asleep
/grins teasingly at you before I go inside the cafe to order the drinks and cakes, humming as i texted someone while waiting for the order to come. Walking back to the car after five minutes/
sorry for the wait, noona!
iced americano, mint brownie and strawberry cheese cake for you
matcha latte, and curry bread for me

@✽ jaebum i. hey, it's because i like your suggestions too~ yours are always interesting and nice, especially if i haven't tried it before. of course of course, we gotta catch up a lot a lot more.
hmm cake... i'll just get your preference, as usual!
/shoots you a grin and waves you off, nodding/
go go, don't make me wait too long!

@✽ luda l. “Nope, you’re in luck today.” A soft laugh left Doyoung’s lips as he waved away her apologies. “Oh please, don’t apologize. If anything, I was just going to use the free time to edit some photos, but now I get to take some photos instead.” He set down the clipboard before gesturing her towards the empty chair across his desk. “Five outfits, ten photos each.. so we’re going with an estimate of fifty photos for now? If you want to do less than that or more than that during the session, I can change the pricing accordingly.” Leaning his hands against his desk, he sat himself down before typing away. “And backdrops… where you looking for different backdrops for the outfits? Or does it not matter to you? I have lots of options available, so I can let you check them out and see what would fit best with what you have in mind..”

“Oh?” A second past, the photographer staring at her for a moment before humming. He started typing away again before looking over at her. “No, no! It’s completely fine, I’ve done some work that could fall under that category, it’s nothing new to me. You know, you’d be surprised by how often artistic shoots fall under that kind of category!” He joked, smiling at her in hopes to make the mood lighter. He could sense she was nervous, or at least slightly on edge. “As long as we’re not going completely I can happily help! Really, it’s no problem to me whatsoever.”

@✽ dohyun k. you were. whenever I suggest something, you'd go with it immediately
i could only think few times you actually disagreed with me
and why not? we can talk about arts too. we still need to catch up too
/nods as I get off from the car, giving you thumbs up
just wait here, I'll go get it for you.
do you want any cake too?

@✽ jaebum i. I'm not.... always like that, I think? Hahaha. Who knows, gotta try it to see if it fits my preference!
/reaches the cafe shortly afterwards since we were near, shutting off the engine/
and I will! So you're suggesting that we meet up more often then? Anyway, let's go~ I'll get iced americano, as expected. Koreans are all about that drink even when it's winter~

@✽ dohyun k. hahaha you're always like that, noona
even if it's my recommendation, it wouldn't always guaranteed good though
or would it fit your preference
maybe next time, you can give me any recommendation to go get some nice coffee

@✽ jaebum i. mmhm, just like old times~
/smiles softly back at you when you lean closer, face unknowingly turning red though i focus back to the task on hand, setting the directions to the cafe instead/
then let's get a bag of cookies as well, if it's your recommendation, it'll be amazing im sure!

@✽ dohyun k. mmh just like the old time haha
/leaning closer to look at your phone screen, then pointing to one cafe just few building away from my studio/
this one
it served good coffee, freshly roasted and grind everyday. their cookies are to die for too.
especially the mint brownie one.

@✽ jaebum i. true true. which is why i work out too. and that sounds like an amazing plan, coffee, ramyeon, browsing through your paintings... chilling on your couch hahaha~
/keeps to the side of the road as I start searching for the cafe on my phone, leaning towards you to share the screen/
Which one is it?

@✽ dohyun k. heh yeah, mostly just to keep in shape. I focused better after working out
mmh the couch is still there. I cant throw things out easily ahaha
well, coffee to go then. and I think I have some ramyeon left. we can have them after you browse which painting you want to take
/grins as i look at you
how that sounds?

@✽ jaebum i. I can imagine~ but of course, i bet you want yourself to be attractive and keep in shape too huh?
/chuckles softly, humming at your idea/
sounds good to me~ or should we just get the coffee to go? i don't know, maybe your studio would have more comfortable seats... if you're still using the same couch that is. That is seriously so comfortable I can fall asleep there..

@✽ dohyun k. you haven't see me being fat though, how would you know?
mmh yeah... the need to prove myself to the family was really driving me crazy that time haha
a cup of coffee huh? why don't we get one before we go to my studio?
there's a little nice cafe nearby, what do you think?

@✽ jaebum i. Pfft hey, I didn't mean that~ you're attractive either way, if not why would I be with you, huh?
/release my hold on you, driving off while listening to your words, only giving you a shake of my head/
I understand, I really do... career was more important to you at that point in time, anyway. If I were in your shoes, I would have done the same~ Don't worry about it.
/turns a little to give you a soft smile, watching the front afterwards as the destination looms by/
If you want to apologize then.... maybe a cup of coffee would suffice~?

@✽ dohyun k. /blinks in surprise when you hold my chin, letting out a playful snort at your words/
Wow, so I'm only handsome like this huh? That makes me want to try and be a fatty instead
mmh thank you anyway. I really felt bad at the way we separated. I was very selfish back then.
I really am sorry for what I've done to you, Dohyun noona.

@✽ doyoung k.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "Thanks goodness I was so worry you're not open or I was bothering you with everything. Oh, I'm sorry you're having a slow day." She said wondering how lucky she was. She might need the photos, however that doesn't mean she want to make others uncomfortable while doing so. She knew if there was people around she could had waited or if possible ask for a private room. It wouldn't matter at that point if she didn't get her bonus.

Luda walked inside with another small bow at his invitation to go inside. She took a look around while standing by the door. "Let's see I have about five outfits that need about 10 or so photos each. The backdrop..." She trailed off for a few seconds trying to remember what her client wanted. "...Ahh yes that would be great to have." The smaller of the two looked down upon hearing the question. Would it be better to say it as it is or phase it in a more polite way? "It's more of the more nsfw nature kind of pictures. "She finally answered after a while. "If you're uncomfortable with I completely understand, and will look elsewhere." She added quickly towards the end.

@✽ jaebum i. weight and muscles huh, but yeah, that's true.
/turns to look at you after stopping at a red light, lighting holding your chin with a hand then turning your head left and right, nodding/
just don't eat tooo much or the handsomeness in you will decrease once you grow fat, bummy. and sure~ you're not running amok sure~
/chuckles softly, though your words caught me off guard, only replying with a slow nod/
The past... is in the past anyway.... I- of course we can still be friends. I never forgot about you, after all.

@✽ luda l. Doyoung stared down at the woman, brow cocked and lips formed in a slight pout as he listened to her. He hummed at her apologies, using his hands to wave away the woman’s words. “No, you’re completely fine.. I opened about an hour ago, just a slow day today… is there anything I can help you with?” A small smile formed on his lips as he noticed her smile. He crossed his arms over his chest, thinking over prices in his head. “Ah, depends.. what kind of photos were you hoping for as well as how many?”

Doyoung turned to his side, using his hands to gesture the woman to come inside before closing the door. “Now..” he moved over to his desk, grabbing a clipboard and a pen before turning back to look at her. “Depending on how long a session is, the prices also change. The longer a session, the more you’re going to end up paying.. though, longer sessions can mean more photos as well as more outfit and backdrop changes.. it’s really all a preference.” The Korean male started writing down things, tapping the pencil against his fingers before making a quick adjustment to whatever he was writing. “Ah, bringing your outfits is good.. that does save you money..” he scribbled out things on his paper before peeking up at her words. Not everyday ones? He had taken plenty of photos before; cosplay photos, wedding photos, even some weird couple photos. How different could hers be? “What kind of photos are you needing? Should I be nervous to be receiving a warning?” Doyoung joked, chuckling a bit as he stared at the woman in curiosity and slight concern

@✽ dohyun k. Oh yeah, I'm eating well now. Can't you see I gained some weight and muscles too? haha
running amok- no, I have no time for that
/chuckles while shaking my head, glances at you and give a nod
yeah you are still different from others.
I hope despite what happened in the past that drifted us apart, we can be friends again, Donut noona

@✽ jaebum i. Ah, it's okay, it's all in the past anyway~ though I do hope that you're eating well? If not, I'll do that again, make you eat again hahaha.
/chuckles softly, letting the win run through my hair/
Different from the rest? Wow, has someone been running amok with girls already? Tsktsk~ glad to know that I'm still different. And special?

@✽ dohyun k. Ahaha....sorry about that... I snapped at you a lot before, right? You didn't deserve to be treated like that when you're just looking after me.
/smiles apologetically at you then hums along with the song. Gives a little laugh at your words/
Rock till die huh? But then again, its so you and what makes you different from the rest. Your charming point.

@✽ jaebum i. I know I know~ once you get into painting, it's really hard to shake you out of the trance. You even got angry at me a few times just because I brought you some food to eat. /shakes my head in amusement as I recall those times, driving off and making sure it was a comfortable speed, setting up the playlist so that it plays your favourites/
And of course~ the rock spirit never dies in me!

@✽ dohyun k. Still, this decent ride is nice. Thanks
/gets in on the passenger seat, nodding my head/
I guess that never change. And classical music whenever I paint. It just make me focused even more. What about you? Still loving those rock songs?

@✽ jaebum i. Please, you make it sound like it's a supercar when it's not. Just a decent ride~ hop in!
/gestures for you to enter, brushing my hair back with one hand/
You still listen to the usual genre of music?

@✽ doyoung k. The sun had barely rise shining brightly the normal time for one very tired person to sleep or would have if her ringtone for messages didn't sound out. Luda would have ignored it if it wasn't her work phone so with a sighed she quickly checked who it was from thinking it was a client she was just with wanting to thank her. She could always sleep after reading it after all. "Wait what?!" She felt in an instant fully awake. "Is this for real?" She asked herself while rereading the message a few times. It was a simple request for her it wasn't the first time a client wanted photos for her. It was the first time she was getting pay this much for it though. It was also one of those rare times they wanted professional photos instead of the home one she does.

"How much time do I have to get this done let's see." She checked the message one last time before getting all the outfits she needed. She packed everything neatly into a bag than took a quick shower. It was true she needed sleep, but $50,000 plus an extra $60,000 if it's before 3pm was not something she can pass up. "I hope there's a place open this early never mind willing to take certain photos." She said to herself picking up her bag, putting on her shoes, and locking the door behind her.

It has been an hour since she went on her studio hunt most places just shut the door or was way to much of her price range. She was about to give up when another studio caught her eyes. "If this place doesn't work I give up on the bonus." She mumbled to herself while walking up to the door and knocked on it. Luda rocked back and forth to calm her nervousness. "Oh, hello my apologizes if you're not open yet." Luda said with a bow before smiling at the other. "If you are open I need a photoshoot may I ask how much you charge? Oh I brought my own outfits if it changes the amount. I should warn you the photos I need are not your everyday ones though."

@✽ dohyun k. /talks a little while with the art gallery owner to secure a place to showcase my next set of paintings, now with the painting wrapped and will be shipped to my house, I don't have to worry about ruining the masterpiece as I walk outside, smiling at the sight of you/
Wow, a new car eh? Very American~

@✽ jaebum i. But that's good, always keep that mindset of yours so that you can improve endlessly. Mwo- yah, what Donut noona!
/lets out a giggle at the nickname you used to call me all the time teasingly, shaking my head as I watch you leave before going back to finish up my tour in the gallery, then parking my convertible right at the entrance as I wait for you/

@✽ dohyun k. I'm not humbling myself. I do think my skill isn't that great. Just a little above average? Hahaha
Ooh okay then. I'll be quick. I'll text you when I'm done with the purchase. See you later, Donut noona~
/grins teasingly as I make my way to the purchasing section with the staff, thanking his patience while we chat/