⫯ terrace

@✧ seo mingyu「ɢʏᴜ」ᵗʳᵃⁱⁿᵉᵉ A fire burned within her as she watched Mingyu hold Joohyun in his arms and their lips met in a passionate kiss. She clenched her fists and gritted her teeth, determined to look away but she couldn't. Mingyu's eyes were intense and full of intent as he looked at her. A smirk played on his lips. He was obviously trying to get a reaction out of her; a mix of hurt and anger coursed through her veins.

Yeseo took a deep breath and closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down. She needed to stay focused if she wanted to win this fight of tensions against him. So she opened her eyes and glared at him as she watched the beautiful rookie actress leave the terrace. When he approached her and spoke sweet words and dared to touch her, she felt infuriated as if she was a toy.

Despite her inner turmoil, Yeseo forced herself to stay composed. She wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing her flustered or angry. She met his gaze unflinchingly and refused to be intimidated, no matter how the situation affected her. She let him touch her hair, graze her face, and lean in close as if they were lovers, but she was drawing the line.

"It has been a while, hasn't it Gyu?" Yeseo said, her voice calm and composed despite her inner turmoil. She refused to let him see how his presence affected her. "You're still as charming as the last time I knew you." Her gaze was steady and unwavering as she faced him, her body language conveying her determination.

Yeseo stepped back, taking in the view of his face, the same face she had once loved and trusted so deeply. She saw the same arrogance and confidence in his eyes, and the same smirk on his lips. His eyes still held secrets and his gaze still had the power to make her heart skip a beat.

The years they had been separated seemed like an eternity. Yeseo had thought she had moved on, but seeing him again brought back all the feelings she had tried so hard to bury. She felt a wave of emotions rush through her: anger, hurt, disappointment, and even a hint of longing. She clenched her fists tightly and bit her lip. She had to stay focused and not let him get the better of her.

"I didn't expect to see you here," she said, her voice still calm despite the swirl of emotions she felt. "Especially not while I'm still on work hours. It's really unexpected. Are you here on business?" she asked, trying to sound casual.

She tried to push the image of him and the rookie actress away, but it was still vivid in her mind. She remembered the way he had touched Joohyun, the way he looked into her eyes as if he was enjoying the moment. She felt her heart clench tightly. No matter how hard she tried, it was impossible to push away those thoughts.

Yeseo couldn't help but feel a sense of betrayal. He had ghosted her years ago without so much as a word about their relationship, leaving her confused and heartbroken. She had never gotten an explanation, and it had left her feeling empty and lost. Despite the years that had passed, she still felt the sting of his absence and to meet him again in this circumstance was difficult to take in.

"Oh," she replied, her voice gentle, "are you here to sweet talk with the ladies?"

@✩ kwon yeseo ʳᵉᵖᵒʳᵗᵉʳ mingyu couldn't deny the rush of emotions that surged within him as he watched yeseo's shocked expression. the desire to reconnect with her, to understand if their love still held any significance, was overwhelming. he knew he had hurt her deeply in the past, but he needed to know if the flame of her affection still burned as brightly as it did within him.

his eyes shifted to joohyun, a mischievous glint dancing in them. he decided to test the waters, to gauge yeseo's reaction, and perhaps, unravel the depth of her feelings. his expression softening, and he pulled her into an affectionate embrace, his lips meeting hers in a lingering kiss.

he felt yeseo's gaze burning into him, her eyes locked onto the scene. je knew he was playing a dangerous game, but he needed to see if he could reignite the spark between them. her emotions were a swirling mix of jealousy and anger, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt for his actions.

but as he glanced at yeseo, their eyes met, and he could sense the turmoil within her. he wanted to provoke her, to push her buttons, to see if her love for him still smoldered beneath the surface. it was a risky move, one that could either lead to a rekindling of their connection or drive them further apart. mingyu was willing to take that chance, to uncover the truth about yeseo's feelings.

"baby can you wait me in the car first? I need to use the toilet." mingyu seized the opportunity when joohyun obediently headed for the car, her attention diverted. as he closed the distance between himself and yeseo, he couldn't help but wear a sly smirk on his lips.

"been a while, my darling," mingyu whispered, his voice laced with a mix of nostalgia and mischief. he reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair from yeseo's face, his fingers grazing her cheek. the tension between them was palpable, the years of separation suddenly melting away in that fleeting moment.

@✧ seo mingyu「ɢʏᴜ」ᵗʳᵃⁱⁿᵉᵉ "It was a pleasure talking to you. I'm sure your film will be a success." Yeseo says, wrapping up the interview with the rookie actress.

The lady, a model-like figure, smiled graciously as she nodded curtly. Yeseo was in awe of Joohyun's poise and grace, realizing that it takes much more than appearance or looks to become a star in the entertainment industry. She understood that not everyone could be a star, and her interview sessions with people in the industry demonstrated that it also took character.

"Thank you for your time, reporter Kwon. You may leave first if you're done," the manager said to Yeseo.

Knowing she had another interview to attend, she gathered her belongings, placing them all in her worn beige tote bag and slung it over her shoulder to leave the room. Yeseo stepped out into the dimly lit corridor. The building was quiet with only a few people walking around. The soft hum of the air conditioning and the occasional sound of a door opening and closing were the only signs of life in the otherwise empty space. She made her way to the elevator and pressed the down button, waiting for the door to open which took a minute or two.

The elevator arrived and she got into the empty shaft, ready to head to the terrace for a short break before her next interview session. However, the door was stopped from closing and Yeseo helped keep it open for the other person trying to get on the lift. She stepped back, letting the other passenger in first thinking it was an employee of the building. To her surprise, it was Joohyun, whom she had interviewed just a moment ago.

From the earlier session, Yeseo had a pleasant experience interviewing the rookie actress. However, things took a different turn in this new place. Joohyun stepped in, rolling her eyes at Yeseo, her voice loud as she was on the phone talking to someone on the other line.

"The terrace," she ordered. Yeseo stood awkwardly, not knowing what to do. "Hello? Didn't you hear me? I told you to press the floor to the terrace." Joohyun's attitude was unexpected and Yeseo felt like she was being scolded.

She slowly pressed the floor to the terrace, still in shock at Joohyun's sudden change of attitude. She had been so polite and considerate during the interview, yet now she treated her disrespectfully. Yeseo was bewildered and didn't know what to say as the elevator descended. When the doors opened, Joohyun quickly stepped out, leaving Yeseo feeling confused.

It has been known that some celebrities put on personas in public, and she assumed this was the case with Joohyun. She saw her switch from her polite demeanor during the interview to her cold attitude in the elevator. With a sigh, she stepped out of the elevator, a few steps behind the rookie actress. She had a lot to process and think about, especially with Joohyun's sudden attitude change.

Yeseo was about to turn in another direction on the terrace when she saw Joohyun running towards a tall man waiting outside. She threw herself into his arms, and they embraced warmly, speaking in soft tones. Yeseo knew better than to pry into people's private lives, even if she was a reporter. She knew everyone deserved privacy and it was not her place to intrude.

But just as she was about to turn away, the face of the man in the rookie actress's arms caught her by surprised. It was a face she knew all too well. She gasped and stepped back, her heart racing in her chest. Yeseo's mind raced with a thousand thoughts, her heart aching with pain. It was the only man in the world who broke her heart.