⚘ ㅤstudio。

@✿ lalisa m。ℋ Yoongi rose up from the couch almost immediately, looking around with half closed eyes. He muttered a quick thanks to his co-worker while ruffling his hair resulting in an aftermath of static looking hair that mimics his state of mind. He got onto his feet and quickly shuffle through the racks of clothes to get the first set of outfit. The first coordinate consist of an oversized preppy black blazer, mini dress, suede boots and a baseball cap to tie the look together. After placing the clothes on the hooks on the wall of the fitting room, Yoongi stood beside it with his hands clutching on to the curtain drapes signalling Lalisa to come towards him.

"It's not exactly well-mannered of you to come here late especially if it's your first time working with us." These words left his mouth unconsciously even though he knew it was not his place to tell her. He was slightly sensitive because of the lack of sleep he was receiving for the past few days as well as the constant nagging of the photographer to have this shoot as perfect as possible. "The photographer here have high expectations of you so you better hurry because this shoot is gonna get even tougher." The male looked at Lalisa's apologetic face waiting for her to walk over.

@❀ yoongi m。 Lalisa had heard the photographer yell, and immediately she decided that she was probably never going to get along with the man, /especially/ now that she had appeared rather late. Her phone rang, and the staff that had seen her quickly ushered her inside, pushing her hurriedly yet still with a touch of politeness. Her heart beat loudly against her ribs, too unused to being late. She'd honestly rather wait for the others than have them waiting for her. It wasn't comfortable, and the fact that she did just that made her feel as though she'd done something bad. As soon as things were finished, she decided that she was going to apologize to everyone personally. She couldn't afford to show them an attitude that would elicit negative thoughts from them.

She was pulled into the dressing room almost immediately, where she was greeted by an amount of clothes that she wasn't very surprised at by then. Still though, she'd love to take any of these home. She felt like she was going to like the stylist's taste, and she wondered who it was, in the midst of all the panic that surrounded her. She watched as one staff member walked over to a man, fast asleep by the chair, and shook him awake. Ah... he did look tired. She'd hoped he wasn't as grumpy as the photographer, but she really wouldn't blame him if he was, actually. She was the one who was late, after all.

@✿ lalisa m。 The tired male with half closed eyes dragged his feet towards the studio as usual. His hair was dishevelled and unkept. Hygiene was key to put him in a good mood and not bathing since the day before was driving him mad. He was clad in a full v neckline black shirt and ripped jeans. There was a schedule for a sponsored shoot this morning and of course, the director have expectations. Yoongi flipped through pages of mood boards, inspiration boards filled with pictures of different clothing, accessories and shoes from different brands. Driving from one clothing store to another to retrieve items needed for the shoot, he was exhausted working 12 hours straight. The only time he got to rest was when they had to wait for the model to arrive.

“Lalisa huh…” Yoongi held the model comp card (model's business card on sizing)
in his hands while laying on the couch of the dressing room. His mind began to drift off and his eyelids fluttered shut as he dived into sleep. One arm was over his face and the other was holding on to the comp card. His hand relaxed and the card fell to the floor as he rested.

“CAN SOMEONE GET LALISA HERE NOW?!” The photographer of the shoot shouted as his voice boomed across the studio. People panicked, phone calls were made and the black haired male was fast asleep unbothered by the chaos that was happening outside.

@❀ yoongi m。 Lalisa had woken up that morning with a panic, even managing to wake her husband up in the process. Her legs tried to move as fast as she wanted it to be, which was quite fast, being the former athlete that she was, but it still wasn’t enough to take her as quick as she’d have liked to the studio, where she was sure the staff was already impatient from waiting for her. It wasn’t like she always ran late for her shoots. Heck, she was almost always earlier than the others, simply because she was more of an early-riser, /even/ when she was tired. That was usually the case, but not today, it seemed. She had slept through her alarm, which rarely ever happened, but this was one of those rare days, and she regretted sleeping quite later than she had intended last night. She just hoped that the staff wouldn’t be too mad once she reached the place.

She opened the door as quickly as she could, and she stepped in, breathing a bit heavily. “I’m sorry for being late!” she exclaimed, bowing a complete 90 degree. “I didn’t hear the alarm and overslept! I deeply apologize for the inconvenience!” She had almost slipped into her native language, due to her slightly panicked state. She had worn very simple clothes, one that she didn’t truly approve the style of, but what could she do when she was in a hurry? She straightened her posture, looking at the staff, guilt coloring her face.

@✿ sooyeon j。 Lalisa took the other cup of tea, holding it between her hands. She wasn't much of a tea drinker (this lady was loyal to water, alright), but she could appreciate anything that tasted good. The taste spread over to her tongue, covering it with the sweetness from the honey, and she almost let a moan out with how wonderful it tasted. Her knowledge about it was rather limited, so she didn't bother saying any comment about it, not really wanting to seem a bit too clueless about everything. She placed the cup on the table just as the older woman held her hand, and she was rather surprised with the excitement so obviously written all over Sooyeon's face, causing a smile on her own.

"Aww, I've missed you too, Sooyeon!" she said, tone playful, but her eyes showed her sincerity. Her expression turned into one of worry, eyebrows furrowing and the corners of lips curling down. "I know it's your job, but please, oh please, make sure to rest whenever you can, alright? I don't want you to get sick too! Don't stress on it too much as well! I know your projects will always be good! One hundred percent will guarantee it!" She put a hand on her waist and raised a thumbs-up at the woman with a wink.

Her eyes lit up at what Sooyeon suggested, almost twinkling, similar to how a cartoon character's would. She had never realized this, but she was clearly getting more and more similar to the things she watched (anime, cartoon. Yes, what an adult-ish life, right?), and no one was sure if it was a good or a bad thing. Her actions made her seem younger than she actually was, even with her youthful appearance. "Ooh, I'd love to model for you!" she answered, grabbing Sooyeon's hand which was holding her own with both of her hands, lifting it up near her chest. Sooyeon didn't even have to mention the lunch - she'd gladly do so without that!

But that was a bonus, and Lalisa loved eating her food with someone else.

Lalisa loved wearing clothes that were either designed by Sooyeon herself or an outfit picked by her. It never failed to make her feel even prettier. You know how clothes boosted one's confidence? Yes, that was what Sooyeon's designs did to her. Lalisa might have her own fashion style, a more casual and comfortable one, but the older's were elegant, despite being just as casual and comfortable as Lalisa's. Or maybe that was just Sooyeon? Maybe.

@✿ lalisa m。 Fortunately, seeing that happy smile on the youngsters face made every little crippled emotion that was dreading the womans every body vanish within thin air. The employee who had gone off to grab some refreshments had finally came with some green tea and a bit of honey. Something very simple and calming. In fact that’s what Sooyeon needed at the moment. A calming nature and tea was always the solution when it came to undying desires. Boy was this a knockoff with the restless sleep. The designer took a deep breath in and listened to the other. Seemed like she had planned a lot today and knowing that it had been awhile since the days passed, it would be nice to take a break even for an hour or more. Escaping the world of ‘reality’ would be nice too if only that could happen for even a split second. In all hopes, she wished the heavens were calling out her name and would come down to bless the two with any relief of what went on with their daily lives.

“I’ve missed you, you know. Work can wait. I’ve been literally draining myself in these pages of sketches for months now. I was able to get a few project done, thankfully! They haven’t been set out to the public yet. Still rearranging a few things to get the right perfection. You know me. I want everything to be just right.”

Like the girly fashionista Sooyeon was, she gave a cheeky grin and fixed her long locks, tucking a few strands behind her ear before taking a sip onto the warm tea that melted away the sorrows. Surprisingly, it woke her up in a jiffy. Anything warm was able to wake her senses. The smell of honey overpowering the strong scents of floral that the studio had. Putting down the cup, her attention went back to the younger. Eyes fixated. Then an idea had popped up in her mind. A splendid one at the most! Like a child, Sooyeon got up. Excitement written all over her complexion before gently holding onto Lalisa’s hand. From the gloomy tired woman she was just moments ago now showing a bright beaming smile.

“Actually speaking of things to do. I’ve been dying to show you my new design! I meant to call you ages ago but I think I got too side tracked with other things that aren’t really necessary. I have to keep my mind working and my hands and feet shuffling,” Laughed the female, “Anyways, I’m not sure if you’d like them but I would definitely like for you to be the first one to see it! I would ask Anthony of course but he’s been busy with his clients. Not to mention being too far from home. Traffic these days can be such a hassle and I’m not going to put him through that. Besides! What’s better than one of my little favorites coming by? Hm? A few peaks and try on’s and I’ll treat you out for lunch later. What do you say?”

Sooyeon who had many ideas that scattered her mind, she was finally putting her mushed up energy that’s been dead for weeks of overworking finally expanding out now that there was someone to talk to. Gosh had it been awhile since the last time she had any communication with the outside world besides the company meetings, business matters. All that fancy talk was getting on her nerves by now and as much as she dreamed of it, again, she wanted a break. This was the perfect timing as well. If Lalisa hadn’t came, she had thought it was the end of her and her social life.

@✿ sooyeon j。 Lalisa wasn't sure whether to be disappointed that she didn't really surprise Sooyeon with her presence - Lalisa had always found Sooyeon's expressions entertaining, amusing to look at, more than enough to light a gloomy day. Lalisa was aware of the problems Sooyeon had been facing recently, knew the cause, knew the effects. She could only say her perspective on it, what she thought was the /right/ thing the older woman could do, but the younger would never be able to fully understand it. Perhaps she could sympathize, but that was it. Sooyeon's and her circumstances were just... different from each other, despite both being in the same... 'genre,' one might say, if this was a novel.

Unfortunately, this was not, and this was reality. The sad thing was Lalisa was not sure whether she'd like it to be reality or just a dream.

A smile seemed to have been permanently placed on her lips as Lalisa laughed, loving the feeling of the older woman's fingers threading through her hair. "Well, yeah, I am busy," she said, adding stress to the word, am. Busy, not because her schedule was packed (heck, she'd rather it be packed instead of just relying on her husband for most of their income. She felt bad), but because she wasn't the type to stay still whenever she had something she knew she needed to do. She had to be working, no matter how simple it was; couldn't stay still whenever she lazed around. She could hear Leeteuk's voice in her ears sometimes, along with Sooyeon's, telling her to "go get rest, because Lali, darling, you need it," and cues the mentioned lady refusing said rest, because she'd rather tire herself and pass out than go to sleep willingly and waste time sleeping.

"But I figured I'd visit you instead! It's been too long since we last hang out, you know?" Speaking her words in English, a language that the both of them were very familiar with, she only used the language when she knew that others could hear, and she had a habit of slipping in between languages that she knew (which were Thai, firstly, English, and Korean). Imagine her friends' confusion when she suddenly spoke words they couldn't understand. Yes.

Fun times.

"I came to hang out, but if I'm disturbing you, I can go?" she suggested, tone hesitant and she tilted her head to the side just a little, expression as reluctant as her tone. Lalisa might have a day-off today (which wasn't even supposed to be a day-off, but that was beside the point), but she wasn't sure about Sooyeon. Just now she had seen the designer buried in her work, and now she wondered if perhaps, she was disturbing the other. She had originally planned to stay here - and maybe drag Sooyeon outside to take a break, boy Lalisa knew how much of a workaholic this woman could get - but she was now doubting that it was possible.

@✿ lalisa m。 Had it been a couple hours by now? It seemed like that. As the time of the day goes by, Sooyeon was so into her sketches and drawings she was forgetting all about the day and let the store become packed. Watching time to time as the store became noisy and gradually silent. It was a nice day to go out but being also lazy, and pretty much known as one, she sat down in her little corner. Eyes not leaving her sketchbook. Cellphone that vibrated constantly. Probably the messages of her partner in which she had been avoiding recently.

Working on the sketch like a child so focused on the materials. Eyes glued as if nothing else could distract the girls mind that was working almost frequently. Although something did got to take her mind somewhere else when she heard a high toned voice that ringed the whole store. Causing great confusion for a couple seconds, it clicked. It was the one and only young female Lalisa. A friend she made who was almost as young as her sister if she may recall? A bright smile formed the elders lips almost instantly as she was held by the young one. If anything this was a great way to get her mind off some things like getting the next project done, scattered ideas all over the place, her issues at home. She needed this joy of happiness and there was Lalisa a bright girl who always gave sunshine into the coldest and loneliest days the designer had.

No hesitation required, Sooyeon had got up almost immediately and wrapped her arms around the taller one. Still amazed that at this age she was still growing and still proudly showing off her nice physique. Remembering how Lalisa is, knowing how she was quite the charmer. One who seemed so jolly and it only made Sooyeon want to protect and care for this child as long as she could. This is why she considered the younger to be her own sister as if she was blood. Taking a few steps back from the hug that almost felt like forever, the female’s smile hadn’t left her lips. Dark brown orbs searing the other as her fingers made it’s way to brush the hair of the other. Combing through it delightfully like a mother would after not seeing her child in years.

“Lalisa! I’m so happy to see you! What brings you here? I thought you would be busy these days.”

No going to lie, she was excited! If felt like forever since she had last saw the little lad. Remembering her sketches, Sooyeon flipped over to put her things away. Wanting to give full attention to catch up with the sunshine. Whatever it was, she felt like a mom but it also felt really nice to have company after all those months of drowning paper after paper, work after work. It had only frustrated her. And as much as she would like to complain all day it would only make her image look bad. Keeping silent about her struggles she looked around, asked for an employee from the back to get the girls a drink. Wondering if Lalisa had anything to munch on before getting here. Now her attention was fully on the other female. Lips not failing and remained its curve.

@✿ sooyeon j。 Lalisa, instead of going to her dance studio and practicing a choreography she had to teach, chose to leave her apartment room, clad in a simple outfit that she hoped wouldn't make her stand out - but of course, with the orange color she had just recently dyed her hair at, that was close to impossible. Perhaps she should change her hair color back to black. . . Maybe /then/ her stealth skills would actually prove useful instead of revealing her presence. She stretched her arms as she walked, tilting her head to the side as she did. A black shirt covered her upper body with the text, 'call me pretty and nasty,' printed on the chest area, the top a bit too big for her slender figure, the front tucked inside her jeans.

Earphones plugged in, she ignored the world as she traveled to the destination she had in mind. A song by The Neighbourhood played, her pace matching the vibe of the song, chill and relaxed. She reached Sooyeon's studio in a matter of minutes (perhaps half an hour? She wasn't sure. She often lost track of the time when she listened to music), and she quietly slipped inside, nodding to acknowledge the employees who greeted her. She looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of the woman she was looking for. When she didn't, she turned to one employee. "Uh, miss? Where's Sooyeon?" She had dropped the honorific unconsciously, her brain torn between speaking in Korean and in English.

"Oh, she's over there, Ma'am," the employee said, pointing to the said direction. Lalisa followed it with her gaze, before she looked back at the former with a friendly smile, saying 'thank you!' in clear English before she walked toward the corner, where she found the older woman seated by her desk, slouched over the table, too engrossed in her work to notice the orange-headed young lady enter the silent area. An idea popped in the said lady's mind, and a grin found its way to her lips while she pulled her earphones out of her ears, approaching the working woman with steps as light as a feather, stopping just to see if Lalisa might accidentally ruin something (and risk evoking Sooyeon's anger) before she jumped at the older, wrapping her lanky arms around Sooyeon's figure. "Sooyeoooooon! Lalisa is here to disturb you!" Tone cheerful and loud, voice piercing the silence that had invaded the room before Lalisa arrived, the said lady leaned forward to look at Sooyeon with an extremely happy expression.

@✿ lalisa m。 Had it been a long day being in the studio. Sooyeon hadn’t been able to construct much of anything lately been focusing on one idea at a time and as for other workers under the company of her designs, they’ve been coming up with other stuff of their own for the sake of the company name. Sleepless nights, not being able to go home and holding off a hungry state time to time. It was hard to keep up with reality when all the female wanted to do was sleep but nevertheless, she loved being at work at times. The vibe around the studio and the people, the looks of costumers faces to the work she had been focusing on for months. Now that she was finally done with an art work of her own, one that was well thought out, a full outfit, Sooyeon felt better out of most days.

From hogging some clothing and accessories in the storage, the female decided to walk around the studio. Checking all the wears, hopefully today would be a successful day of selling. It was slightly hard considering the price ranges but knowing how well known her brand was, she had confidence today’s items will be an eyecandy. Being the bright person that she was the female went over to the side. Watched her employees take care of the store themselves. Eyeing the workers as she relaxed. Eyes fixed onto her phone and staring at the home screen that had the time and a display of a picture with her and her husband from the last time they had met up. Though had that already been awhile. Not being home had caused another stress in the womans life and if that wasn’t enough, the lady was not in the mood to talk about her relationship these days as she was just too busy to think about her partner when the business was just reaching it’s highest peak.

All that was left for today is to wait for any takers and as the time went by, Sooyeon decided to stay in the corner of the store and work on more ideas to set aside for future references.

Aye ♡