Irene sat on her chair chugging down some water. Her and Suelgi were currently busy shooting for their music video for the subunit. Her phone went off moments later pulling her out from the thoughts that plagued her mind. An unknown number. She looked towards Seulgi who was seated to her right as she furrowed her eyebrows. Hesitantly she picked up the phone. "Hello?" "Hi is this Ms Bae speaking?" "Yes who is this?" "Hi I'm the founder of fendi..." Irene's eyes widened as she sat up in her seat. "Hi." She said. She could hear the chuckle. "Ms Bae I've  been looking at some of your modelling works and I would like to offer you something from Fendi. I'm starting a new female collection and I want you to be my model." Irene's eyes widened. "I would be honoured sir." "Great. Can we meet and discuss all of it." Irene looked down at her watch and back at the shoot. "I'm currently filming a music video, I'll be done by tomorrow. Can I meet you then?" "Brilliant. I'm in Korea for a few days so I'll be in touch. Thank you irene." Irene smiled. "Thank you for the opportunity sir." With their greetings complete the two hung up, Seulgi watching her and waiting in anticipation. "Fendi just offered me a job." "Unnie that's amazing! " the younger girl said whilst hugging Irene. "Yeah I'll be discussing it over with him tomorrow." Seulgi nodded as the girls had a mini celebration before turning back to their work on hand.

The following day after trying to get some rest irene pushed the covers off her body. They had finished shooting the music video at some ridiculous time around 4AM and both girls had to make the trek back home before being able to sleep. It was 5AM by the time she reached and she was shattered. It wasn't even nine o'clock but she was awake and readying herself to meet up with one of the best fashion designers known to the industry.

She met the man at a cafe, and her smile was bright as she greeted the older man waiting until he sat back down before she did. "Ah it's a pleasure to finally get to meet you irene." "You too sir. I'm a big fan of your works." He smiled. "So regarding my offer. I want to actually sign you to be an ambassador for the Korean Fendi quarters that I'm setting up. First I want to start by having you model for the female collection and then I have a joint Male and Female shoot in mind which Jackson will be apart of considering he will be signed on as an ambassador too." Irene's eyes widened at the name. It caused her heart to skip a beat because it was the same name that had haunted her for years. They weren't together, nor were they ex's that had bad blood, they were an almost that missed it's mark due to the work they both had respectively committed too. She made sure to keep up with what he was doing and she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. All the success he gained was due to his sole hard-work and dedication. His passion to be better was something that had drawn Irene from the very outset and it had been years since they had worked with each other. She looked back up to the older man. "I would love to sir, may I take a look at some of your designs." A massive smile broke out on his face and within hours irene and the Fendi designer had bonded over fashion. Irene made suggestions, designing some herself as she handed them over to the older who credited her for her skilled hands. And with that the deal had been sealed, alongside her fate to meet Jackson again.

Irene sat at her Fendi shoot days later, she had squeezed it into her schedule. She was currently dressed in a body con jumpsuit, her hair dead straight and lips a dark maroon. Her make up had been done deliberately bold and it emphasised her goddess like features. She moved to change into her second outfit, a halter top with the main logo on it exposing her midriff with a Fendi cardigan on top. The third outfit had her dolled up in Fendi from head to toe with a hipster vibe before she was changed into another Fendi dress that had the logo all over it. It exposed one of her shoulders and she was given Jewellery to complete the look, the next dress she was slipped into was plain black with the Fendi written around the boarder of the neck and the cuffs of the sleeves. The last outfit was one that she had helped design. Her makeup was redone in a more subtle form and her hair was curled slightly. She slipped into the white floor length dress, the lace material stitched with the Fendi design. With her final pose the shoot was finished and the pictures once edited were released as she sat sipping on some wine enjoying a meal with a new found mentor and friend. "Jackson's currently in China for some work on idol producer, he said as soon as he gets back we can work on something, I'll get you guys to sign the ambassador contract together when he returns." Irene smiled with a nod before bidding a farewell and returning home after such another long day.

The girls had all been waiting for her when she arrived home each of them hugging her warmly as they asked her about her day, the pictures being released moments later. Irene went onto her own social media uploading one of the pictures before tagging Fendi. She saw the comments role in, her girls, her biggest supporters the first to comment. "Unnie you look amazing." They screeched looking at them in awe. She received a message from the man himself moments later.

From Fendi
The collection sold out in less than three hours irene. Thank you.

She smiled typing a quick response as she turned to the girls, who continued to laugh and joke about more things. Her phone went off again with messages from Jennie, Lisa, Rose, jisoo, Nayeon, Mina Dahyun and Tiffany pouring in. She smiled at the messages taking her time to respond to them as Wendy suggested they watch a movie together since it had been awhile since they were all together. They settled against the sofa huddled up in blankets with popcorn ready to be eaten. The messages had calmed down and Irene could finally focus on the movie until everything went to shit. Her instagram had gone crazy and in the space of three hours she had gained two million more followers. She went onto instagram.

Jacksonwang852g7 mentioned you in a post.
JacksonWang852g7 followed you.
Follow back ✅ confirm

Irene's eyes widened, following him back before clicking on the story, the girls huddling around her watching as her eyes widened. And there he had tagged her in a picture of her modelling in Fendi with the caption. "Welcome to the family..." she shared a look with the girls,seeing the comments and things blow up, her hands ghosted against the key pad.

To Jackson
Thank you 😊

She quickly turned her phone off her hands going to her now flushed cheeks as the girls took the piss out of her. Her phone went off again.

From Jackson
You look beautiful. He made the best decision in hiring you.

Irene felt her heart skippes a beat, the girls squealing from besides her.

To Jackson
🙈 stoppppppppppp

From Jackson
😂😂😂 why? Am I making the ice queen blush?

To Jackson
Don't get confident.

From Jackson
Never. 🙃

Irene rolled her eyes, she hated how he had the capability to get her like this, a complete mess. Their conversations always flowed and she loved that, it was easy with him. No barriers, no pretences.

From Jackson
But seriously, welcome to the Fendi fam. I'll be back in a few weeks and then we will start with the work. He asked us to do a song and music video. Are you up for that?

To Jackson
Yeah I don't mind, I just need to clear my schedule a bit since the subunit will be released soon so...

From Jackson
Oh yeah I heard. Congratulations for that you deserve it. 😊😊😊 I'm sure you and seulgi have done an amazing job.

To Jackson
Yeah I hope so.

From Jackson
Stop doubting yourself. Your amazing 😉 you'll slay everyone.

To Jackson
Stooppppppppp

From Jackson
Why am I making you smile ?

To Jackson
🙄

From Jackson
😂😂😂😂

To Jackson
Back to the conversation before I'm free after the shoot, he said to me he's going to hold off the release for a bit so we can drop a song and the shoot at the same time. He is then gonna throw a party so we can sign the ambassador contract.

From Jackson
Yeah he mentioned. Don't over do yourself, just let me know when your free and then we go from there.
I also heard you designed the last outfit. I'm impressed Bae.

Irene smiled.

To Jackson
Is that shock?

From Jackson
No it's pride. I told you you're amazing, you just need to believe in yourself more.

To Jackson
Easier said then done when people say your just a visual.

She sent the message but quickly unsent it.

From Jackson
I saw that. And it's not true. Your going to prove that your more than just that. Fendi even said he's giving you design credits. You have a subunit ALBUM dropping and I know you've probably pulled some crazy stunts. You're talented Irene. And people will see it.

To Jackson
Can I hire you as my personal cheerleader?

From Jackson
😂😂😂 of course.
************ - my number. Message or call me when you need me Bae. Now get some sleep you've had a hectic day.

Irene's eyes widened.

To Jackson
Get some sleep 😂😂 have you turned into my mum?

From Jackson
No I'm just someone that cares about you. Get some rest please. Goodnight.

Irene was taken back by the message but she felt her heart melt. He was always a man of words. She smiled to herself the girls catching it.

To Jackson
Fine. Get some rest as well Wang, if anyone over does themselves that's you. Goodnight.

From Jackson
Have you been keeping tabs on me? 😏

To Jackson
End of conversation.

From Jackson
😂😂😂

Irene switched off her phone and moments later she had crashed out against the sofa. Not noticing the smile the girls had passed to each other.

Weeks went by and Jackson had arrived back in Korea, and after giving him a day of rest they were both summoned for the shoot. Irene walked in rubbing her eyes as she yawned. It was really early and her schedule had been a mess with the constant shows they were doing for promotions but she had told Jackson she wanted to just do everything today and so after the shoot they were heading to his studio to work on a song. She suppressed another yawn as she greeted the owner of fendi. She was rushed to a makeup room before she even knew what was going on, and she closed her eyes settling in her seat to let them do what they do. They heard a knock on the door Jackson entering with a small smile. "Good morning Bae." Irene smiled hearing his voice. "Hey." She said. He placed a cup of tea down in front of her. "I saw you yawning. Drink up." She smiled at him warmly. "Thank you." "Of course. I'll leave you to get ready. Enjoy." She looked down at the cup, watching the smiles on the stylists faces. She grabbed for her phone taking a picture of it and adding it to her story, her eyes catching the note he had written on the side

'Can't have you falling asleep now can we?'

Irene shook her head posting the picture alongside the caption. 'Thank you😊@jacksonwang852g7'  she smiled placing her phone down and bringing the cup to her lips, and surely just as he had said, the warm liquid soothed her aches and tiredness. She turned slightly allowing the stylists access to what they were doing.

Twenty minutes later she was ready to go, she was dressed in a fendi crop top, with a black pair of joggers that had the fendi imprinted down the side, she was handed a Fendi jacket to complete the look before she turned to meet Jackson's form. Her breath caught in a throat for a second, he looked amazing, in a similar outfit to hers, but she wasn't the only one taken back. Jackson turned to the sound of heels clicking and his eyes widened when he saw the goddess of beauty herself. He smiled at her, stretching out a hand which she took before he led her to where the cameras were. "You look stunning." He said and he watched her lips curve in a smile. "Thank you." She said before they were shoved in front of the cameras for a pose. "Irene." Called out the lead director, "move slightly closer to Jackson, and jack place your arm on her shoulder...yep like that." They moved to the next pose, Irene pulling her hair out, and their eyes connecting. They made sure not to smile and soon they were changed into the next outfit. The fendi jumpers. Again they repeated the pattern before going into the next. Irene felt her cheeks flush as he walked towards her. The fendi shirt completely open and exposing his abs, she gulped slightly and she could have sworn she caught him smirk, she had been changed into a a crop top that was hanging by fendi strings. She gulped slightly walking towards him. "See something you like." "No not really." "Oh really?" She hummed back as he laughed. "Ok Irene with this one I want your hands on his chest and Jackson your arms around her okay?" The two nodded before turning back to him, he looked at her with a smirk before pulling her into his embrace. Their faces were inches away and the position they were in oozed sensuality. The sexual tension could be felt by everyone, when they called a cut to get changed into the last set of clothes Irene felt like she could breathe again. She had been changed into another piece that she had helped design alongside Jackson's suit. His was a black fendi suit that was paired with sunglasses to be interchangeable through the last half of the shoot. Hers was an off the shoulder lace fendi dress similar to the white one she wore previously. He could feel his heart thunder against his chest as he looked to her, her makeup had been changed to a more darker vibe and still she looked ethereal. The gown hugged her form and flew out at the ends in a trial. He smiled at her helping her in her heels as she moved towards him. Approximately an hour later they were finished and the two headed back to change before leaving to head to his studio.

Irene and Jackson sat on the floor, bouncing ideas of each other. He was in a state of awe at the ideas that came popping out of her mind, and they had a concept before they even had lyrics. He handed her a glass of water before sitting besides her. "What if we use the same beat you did. Like a fendi part two, but in this one fendi man meets his match." Jackson looked at her with a smirk. "I like that." Hours had dissolved as they prepared the song, recording it and getting things ready to shoot the MV in two days time. Irene smiled as she stood up cracking her neck. "Do you want to catch a meal?" He asked. Looking towards her. She looked down at her watch. She wanted to stay and so that's what she did. They laughed and joked over a light meal they had constructed together and everything had been perfect. Irene stood up an hour later noting the time edge closer to 11:30. "I should go, the album is being released tomorrow..." Jackson looked at her with a smile. "It will be amazing." He kissed her forehead, an action catching them both off guard as they smiled at each other. "I'll see you in two days." He nodded watching dutifully as she left.

The following day Jackson was at home booking things for their shoot the next day day when his phone went of moments later with a notification. #IRENE and #SEULGI album Monster. His eyes widened as he played the music video his ears blessed with her voice. They had really out done themselves. He smiled going to Instagram and placing the album on his story with the caption "🔥" he smiled messaging her briefly.

The following morning was their scheduled music video shoot. He brought her cake and when she saw it her eyes softened and her smile grew. He pulled her into his chest giving her a hug as her arms wrapped around him. "I told you, that you had done an amazing job. It was beautiful..." "Thank you." She whispered against him.

They separated and soon they had begun to shoot the video, the two working on editing it together along side his editors to capture exactly what they wanted. And it was beautiful. It was completely high class, he was dressed in his fendi suit and her in her black off the shoulder fendi dress. The cinematic visual was excellent, the camera had dipped to film her dress as she walked before their eyes connected, and then it moved to the pool table scene, the two challenging each other as she won. There was a small scene in between of them approaching each other, with him catching her hand spinning her and then dipping her, their eyes trained onto each other. The scene flashed, the people around them disappeared as he pushed her into the pool table, his hands on her waist, their foreheads together as her hands tangled into his hair, she flipped them showcasing an equal stance of power before the scene changed to her and him on the top of the fendi building, a dance break in between before returning to them as they watched the sun set, their silhouettes captured. Irene smiled as she walked back out to the top of the building. They hadn't even changed yet but she was okay with it. The job was done and it was to be released the next day alongside the photo shoot. She shivered feeling a blazer wrap around her. She turned slightly her eyes meeting a set of hazel ones. He stretched out his hand waiting for her to place hers in his as he led her to the table they had used for the MV hot food on the table. He pulled out a chair for her before pushing her in and plating her food. He handed it back as they continued to laugh and talk about random things. The two having their own mini photoshoot that went up on both of their Instagram profiles, comments and likes rolling in.

The following day they released everything and the project had blown up. People were loving the concept, the photos, the music video and the clothes had sold out in hours. Irene and Jackson smiled to each other as they stood on the red carpet for the signing of the ambassador's contract. His hand ghosted her waist and she leaned into his touch with a smile. The camera flashes continued even after the signing of the contract and after they opened the new fendi building together. After a small speeches the party continued. Irene escaping to the top of the building to enjoy a moment of peace. "Fancy seeing you up here." She smiled. "Well you did follow me so of course you would see me." "Hawh no I did not..." she looked at him raising her perfectly shaped eye brow causing him to laugh. "Okay fine you caught me. I just wanted to see if you were okay, you've had a pretty hectic couple of weeks..." She smiled. "Always thinking about others. I'm fine." He looked at her studying her features. "You sure?" She nodded, but the truth was she was hurting, she did not want this to be over. Not yet. Not when she had caught herself falling this deep, her head turned to look back at the sky's backdrop. "It's beautiful." She whispered. "Yeah you are..." she looked at him a smile on her features. "Smooth." He laughed. "But true." She blushed. They started at each other, his hand ghosting her face, he pulled her closer, and soon his lips met hers. Irene moved closer, her hands wrapping around him, as their lips moved against each other. They parted moments later. He smiled at her. "Can I take you out on a date?" Irene looked at him cheekily. "If you kiss me like that again I'll consider it." "Just consider it?" She smirked moving forward to him. "I'm warming up to the idea..." "oh really." "Hmmm yeah." "I better convince you properly then..." he said ghosting her lips. He kissed her again. "Okay I'm convinced.." "Good. But I want more..." "Ooo needy Mr Wang." "For you Ms Bae of course." She laughed, their lips meeting again.

The Fendi King had met his Fendi Queen.

The end

Authors note:
Hey hope you all enjoy this one. It's a long one HAHH to end the week. It's a time of more unrest and I hope you find some solace through this. Lots of love and best wishes. Stay safe please xx