“You’ll have to see and touch anyway during tomorrow’s shoot. How will you manage the shoot if you’re this antsy?”
“But that’s…”
“It’s not the first time you’ve seen my body, is it?”
Seol Ji Oh smirked.
Yeo Woon was at a loss for words, looking up at him.
Of course, it wasn’t the first time, and she had done more than just brush her fingers over his belly, but…
Still, seeing and touching in such a bright place was embarrassing!
Am I the weird one? Why is Seol Ji Oh so unfazed?
Seeing Yeo Woon’s flustered expression, Seol Ji Oh burst into laughter.
“Fine, I’ll stop. Your face looks like it’s about to explode.”
Yeo Woon was startled and covered her face with her hands. It was hot, just as he said.
“I’ll go work out a bit more. Don’t look anywhere else, just look at me. You need to get used to it quickly.”
Seol Ji Oh left Yeo Woon and went on to continue his workout.
Yeo Woon sat on a nearby chair, tearing at a paper cup as she watched Seol Ji Oh.
He laid down on a machine, intent on doing lateral raises, shoulder presses, and even bench presses with dumbbells that looked way too heavy for him.
Yeo Woon was impressed. Despite being tired from completing his schedule, Seol Ji Oh was tirelessly working out.
‘Of course, those muscles aren’t earned easily.’
Feeling a little guilty, Yeo Woon stood up from her seat and got on a treadmill.
It was quite some time before Seol Ji Oh finished his workout. He approached the treadmill, proudly displaying his pumped-up upper body.
Yeo Woon, feeling that it was inappropriate to look at Seol Ji Oh’s body in this state, hurriedly hit the stop button on the treadmill.
Seol Ji Oh, slightly sweaty and glowing, looked at Yeo Woon.
“You did cardio without taking a break? Aren’t you tired?”
“I’m fine. But you… do you always work out shirtless?”
“Only when no one’s around.”
Yeo Woon’s eyes narrowed. It was a company gym, and many other actors used it.
“What if you run into someone? There are many female actors, too…”
“Do you care?”
“No…, well.”
Yeo Woon habitually denied it, then admitted it soon after.
It wasn’t a matter of mere annoyance. The thought of him disrobing in front of other female actresses was unpleasant even in imagination.
Seol Ji Oh slightly tilted his head, examining Yeo Woon’s face before smiling.
“Alright. I’ll only undress in front of you.”
“Huh?”
“Just in front of you. I’ll undress.”
Seol Ji Oh narrowed his eyes and laughed. Somehow, his gaze became a bit sultry, filled with mischief.
Yeo Woon, momentarily dumbfounded by the provocative combination of words, soon punched Seol Ji Oh’s shoulder lightly.
“Stop it! Don’t say such things outside!”
“What’s the big deal? No one’s around.”
He ruffled Yeo Woon’s hair once before heading to the changing room to shower.
Yeo Woon stared at the retreating figure of Seol Ji Oh before heading into the changing room herself.
Inside the car on the way home, a refreshing woody scent emanated from Seol Ji Oh, freshly showered. As Yeo Woon discreetly inhaled, the car arrived in front of her house.
“We’re already here.”
Seol Ji Oh, who sounded slightly disappointed, looked at her. His gaze was so warm that Yeo Woon felt a momentary pain in her heart.
Is it alright for my heart to keep pounding like this?
When will my heart get used to this?
Lost in pointless thoughts, Seol Ji Oh reached out and gently stroked Yeo Woon’s hair.
“I feel like I won’t sleep well tonight.”
“Why?”
“I’m worried. You have to keep your composure in front of the camera tomorrow.”
“…I’ll be fine.”
“Alright. You must be tired, so go get some rest.”
Feeling her eyelids grow heavy, Yeo Woon nodded. Though he must be tired as well, she was grateful that Seol Ji Oh had driven her home.
Before getting out of the car, Yeo Woon pecked Seol Ji Oh on the cheek and hopped out.
The day for the bed scene shoot for the movie ‘Arrow’ had come.
Min Ji Wook had been in a particularly poor condition since morning. Even while setting up the camera early on the set, his expression remained stern.
Then, Yeo Woon, who seemed more nervous than usual, entered the set.
Greeting the director-designed set that looked like a hotel room, Yeo Woon awkwardly approached Min Ji Wook.
“Hello, Director.”
“……”
Normally, Min Ji Wook would at least reply with a brief greeting, but today he simply stared at Yeo Woon without a word.
Faced with his displeased expression, Yeo Woon wondered if she had done something wrong.
Then, a faint smile escaped the lips of Min Ji Wook, who had been staring at her.
Though he was irritated about filming a bed scene, looking at her round eyes that looked up at him made his irritation quickly fade away.
“……Did you sleep well?”
Contrary to his expression, his voice was quite gentle. Yeo Woon slightly shook her head.
In reality, Yeo Woon had spent the whole previous night reading the script and analyzing the psychology of her character, Cha Yeon Joo, and had only managed to fall asleep around 4 a.m.
Consequently, her condition was not great.
Seeing her tired face, Min Ji Wook offered her a chair.
“Come sit down. I’ll explain the shot composition.”
At Min Ji Wook’s invitation, Yeo Woon pulled a chair and sat beside him.
With no other staff present and the surroundings quiet, Min Ji Wook explained to Yeo Woon how the camera positions and shots would be set.
Listening attentively and nodding her head, Yeo Woon seemed quite focused, making Min Ji Wook pause to glance at her profile.
Yeo Woon appeared endearing, listening to his explanation like an honor student determined to remember every detail.
Feeling a smile about to escape, Min Ji Wook momentarily closed his lips before resuming his explanation.
“So don’t be surprised later when I move in for a close-up, just keep… acting.”
“Yes.”
Yeo Woon nodded and looked at Min Ji Wook.
The eyes of the two met in the air for a moment.
Without saying a word, Yeo Woon turned her gaze away, finding Min Ji Wook’s stare awkward.
‘Why do I keep making eye contact with the director these days… Is it my imagination?’
Yeo Woon slightly tilted her head. Just then, Min Ji Wook spoke up from beside her.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“Yes. There’s nothing wrong.”
As if to prove she was healthy, Yeo Woon twisted her body and moved her arms here and there. Her movements made it look like she was shadow boxing, and Min Ji Wook burst into laughter.
‘I didn’t know she would express being healthy in that way.’
“Wow. The director smiled.”
When Yeo Woon said this as if she found it amazing, Min Ji Wook asked her with a puzzled expression.
“Why? Is it not okay to smile?”
“It’s not that it’s not okay, it’s totally fine! Director, you should smile more. It looks much better.”
“…It’s hard to smile when the shooting is delayed because of someone.”
When Min Ji Wook jokingly blamed Yeo Woon, she immediately made an apologetic face and said,
“Ah. I’m sorry. I won’t get hurt anymore!”
“…You’re sorry to me?”
“Yes.”
“Then have a meal with me.”
“Yes. Yes?!”
Yeo Woon reflexively answered and then belatedly understood, asking back in surprise.
Min Ji Wook looked at Yeo Woon with a faint smile on his lips and said,
“When are you going to have a meal with me?”
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