Taeyong must be too attached that he thinks he likes Jaehyun. It would be ridiculous if it's all because of the food. The model's been with him ever since he arrived in Seoul. Their meeting wasn't ideal but they apparently got along. They got along pretty fast. He didn't know he could trust someone this fast. He isn't against it. Jaehyun's a kind guy.

He makes Taeyong's heart flutter, fill his stomach with butterflies other than food, makes his thoughts go all over the place and makes him feel like he's safe.

Taeyong didn't know he would have someone to be with. He wanted to put all his attention on his work, how to prove himself to other people and earn whatever he wants to have. But why did most of his attention went towards Jaehyun now?

Although, he wasn't really sure with his feelings. So, he concluded maybe he's just with Jaehyun so much.

"Good morning, Tae--Woah! You're kind of working hard these days," Kun commented as soon as he got into the work room. The number of dressed mannequins on Taeyong's side were actually surprising for the designer.

Taeyong smiled softly, "Fashion week's around the corner."

"Yeah. Time flies, huh? You've been happier too. You might want to stay in Korea and work here instead," the Chinese designer joked.

The boy shrugged playfully while he pins on a few pieces on the mannequin, "We don't know..."

"Eh?! Hey, seriously! Director might make you transfer here."

"Let's see. I still don't know--"

"If you'll stay here, I bet you'll be able to have more collabs like this. As a designer, all of us are aiming high," Kun uttered, "We need to. Don't we?"

"Well, if you want to be known, then you'll have to work your ass off a bit," Taeyong answered back.

He was already finished with several of his clothing. He was ready to call on the models and make them fit the pieces for the final adjustments. Taeyong never wants to be running around the backstage to adjust like he did in college. He learned his lesson. Although, he was still doing it.

Every time it's a fashion week, it'll be hectic in the backstage. Taeyong has to attend this and that, the makeup artists and the stylists. But he isn't complaining. He wanted this job. He likes this kind of stress. This is what he lives for, honestly.

Taeyong looked at the time. He was expecting someone, specifically Jaehyun. At this hour, he should be here and hang out for a bit in the work room before he goes to a schedule. Maybe he is late for something. Maybe his schedule today is really early and he'll come in this afternoon.

"Good morning, Kun! Good morning, Taeyong!"

Both designers looked at the door and saw the red-haired model coming in with a wide grin, followed by a few of his models. Taeyong tried to look for him but he didn't come in today.

"Ah, Yuta! How was the trip last week?" Kun asked.

"Why? Did your cousin say anything?" Yuta asked back.

The designer hummed and crossed his arms, "You think Sicheng tells me anything?"

"Well, it was great, to say the least," the model answered as he walked towards Taeyong, "Hello, hello, Taeyong!"

The designer smiled at them, "Great that you guys are finally here. Go ahead and looked at the pieces."

Taeyong stood from his chair and escorted them. They were muttering and obviously obsessed with their clothing to be worn at the fashion week. The boy went give them so they could go and fit them. The girls went off first to change before the others. He was actually looking back Yuta, thinking if he should ask him about Jaehyun or not.

Yuta noticed though.

"Are you...going to say something, Yong-ah?" the model asked.

Taeyong jolted, "Oh...no?"

"Really? Not a single word?"

The boy furrowed his eyebrows and sighed, "I-I just wanted to ask if...if Jaehyun arrived today."

Yuta's eyebrows raised, "I thought he came here already. Well, I haven't seen him. Maybe...he went for a shooting today."

Taeyong was surprised as well. He expected Yuta to know but they were just both clueless. He just nodded before he gave the models the last pieces and went for the changing room when the others came out. He found himself getting all fidgety. He doesn't know what was happening, but this happened before. Maybe he will pass by afternoon.

Every once in a while, maybe too often, Taeyong kept checking the clock while he finishes up his work for the day. He kept looking at the doors and even check the lobby of the building if he'll ever come across Jaehyun or his manager. But, he didn't come.

Taeyong got upset. He doesn't know what to do. Should he ask him? Message or call him? That would be awkward. He'll just make himself suspicious. Maybe he is just busy.

"Hey, we can go home now," Kun said.

The boy looked up at him, "You can go ahead. I'll have to finish this."

"Okay...don't go home too late."

Taeyong nodded, "I won't."

"See you tomorrow, Tae."

"Have a safe trip."

Well, now, Taeyong's just being ridiculous. He figured he might catch up Jaehyun at this time of the night. He might think about passing by. The designer's just giving himself false hope at this point. He's willing to wait for a little more time.

But even if he was waiting as much as he can and checking the time often, Taeyong didn't see any signs of Jaehyun.

When he finally decided to go home, he was still expecting someone but to no avail. What could've happened?