The afternoon breeze was pine scented, and Jia couldn't help but feel a stubborn tear rolling down her face.

" Leon, I can get home by mysel—" Upon regaining some kind of sense, Jia gasps after seeing Jeon Jungkook watching her wistfully.

" Leon..." Jungkook drawls at the name before smiling at her in amusement.

" Do you know where he could be?"  Jia clears her throat, seeing how the two were isolated in the quiet rooftop of CELLE. It was a great view, with buildings twinkling up, imitating the stars of the sky. It was only a few times where she had come, mostly to overview her model's photo shoots for their " City at Night "  theme.

Jungkook nods his head, tilting his head with curiosity.

" He told me to watch after you until you sobered up. Light weight huh? " Jungkook chuckles.

He wasn't saying anything.

It wasn't like he could tell it was her.

Could he?

Jia cleared her throat again and pulls herself up slightly, only to feel her knees buckling again. In almost an instant Jungkook's warm hands hold her shoulders in an effort to keep her steady.

" A super light weight, " he added, almost mocking her. Geyong holds back a glare and shakes the man off before folding her arms. She did not build up a reputation for her past to destroy.

" You're Jeon Jungkook right?  Thanks for bringing me here. I'm one of the managers here at C-ELLE," Geyong says with a smile, giving a bow.

" Do you remember me...?" Jia turns her head. She stared at Jungkook who watches her intently. The soft night breeze blew His wavy brown hair into his face, and Jia almost expected to hear the shutter of cameras take effortless pictures.

If only I could manage him.

But who was she kidding? Jia didn't stand a chance with Eunji in the way her success.

" No, isn't this the first time we've met? " Jia asks with an innocent smile. Jungkook's eyes widen a bit at the statement, almost as if had guessed wrong.

"Yeah. You just looked so familiar, " he says before Jia smiles.

" Really? I don't think we have. Anyways, I hope that you decide to join our company." She finishes before walking away, letting out a deep breath.

•••

" LOOK FAMILAR? FAMILIAR?? " Jia yells as she sits in Leon's car.

Leon sighs before revving up the engine.

" Why didn't you tell me you knew him? "

" Was it worth mentioning? " Leon frowns at Jia's answer.

" Jeon Jungkook went to highschool with you? Isn't that just a God-send Noona? "

" Um..well, he's not the only one." Jia laughs nervously.

Leon groans as the car begins to head out of the underground parking.

" Don't tell me. Kim Taehyung? "

" You're so smart Leon," Jia laughs nervously at the young man who turns his head to her.

" Let me get this straight, you and the finest models in this show are friends and you never decided to tell me until you met them? " Leon laughs at the statement as if it sounded crazy.

Well, who's kidding, it was crazy.

" But that was years ago-"

" And you decided to drink all because that Kim Taehyung ended up making a fool out of your model? "

Jia lets out a groan.

" Yes, I took a chance and look where that's got me? Anyways, Jungkook doesn't remember me and I'm sure Taehyung doesn't either. I can work like this—"

" You might as well tell them now," Leon adds while Jia laughs.

" I'm not associating with them,"

" What if they end up under your supervision?"

Jia laughs once more.

" Yeah over Eunji's dead body. The director has high hopes for them. What makes you think that he will take a chance and pick me? After Hani's almost fall, he's going to kick me out this company," she replies bitterly.

" Well you can always ask the director to let you supervise. There's nothing wrong with that,"

" Eunji's--" Leon turned to look at his friend with a grim expression. His smooth forehead was crinkled in dismay.

" Noona, you might have history with them but you're a career women now. Having them under your care will get you a reputation boost in a second and you know that, " Leon says with a sigh watching his friend sulk in the shotgun.

" You're right. I'm delusional. I'll talk to the director first thing in the morning before Eunji gets her hands on them,"

" Good, Now make yourself hangover soup before you get to sleep. I'll pick you up early, " Jia smiles as Leon stops at her apartment building.

" Thanks Leon, you're the best."

" I know, " Leong replies with a smile before heading out.

•••

Jia took a breath and stared at herself in the mirror. Her dark brown hair was in yet another bun, dark circles under her eyes as she stares again at herself. Even she couldn't recognize herself anymore. Her skin was caked with concealer, and a dark shade of red coloring her lips distastefully. Jia frowns, a bitter pang in her heart.

" I wish I could go back to high school," She whispered, touching her face as a familiar voice fills her head.

" I like you a lot Jia," it was a familiar man's whisper. Youthful and mischievous.

Forget him.

•••

Upon arriving to the director's office door, Jia felt a lump in her throat. She had never been in such a place for so long and her nerves were already getting to her.

You can do this Jia.

You're going to get your promotion and teach Eunji a lesson.

Jia knocks at the door and leans close to hear the sound of laughter echoing inside before a pair of footsteps heads towards the door.  A young male assistant stares at Jia and she give him a smile before inching a little closer.

" Hello..I need to speak with Director Jo,"

The assistant looks at Jia for a quick second, as if he were going to call security to drag her out. But he nods his head and gestures her inside. A wall of awards is displayed arrogantly and Jia heads toward the seat to see Director Jo watching her with a questioning look.

" Manager Lee? What brings you here? " he asks with a smile. He was a happy go lucky old man that smiled even if there was a tornado outside. He rubs a hand on his bald head as if there was hair there and waits impatiently for Geyong's answer.

" Director Jo. About the models who we are planning to scout. Can I manage one of them? " Geyong asks carefully as Director Jo stand up.

The phone rings and Director Jo, as if he'd never heard her walks over to grab it.

" Hello? Ahhhh Mr.Min how are you?"

" I will really leave if you would just-" Jia began , earning a look form Director Jo.

" Sir I just need to-" Jia began again, determined to get Director's Jo's attention. TO her surprise, the man lifts his phone from his ear and points out the door.

" Alright, Alright Ms.KIM, can you leave now?"

" Wait..so I can get a new model? " Jia asks, eyes widening as she rushes to the assistant.

" Could you tell me where Kim Taehyung is?"

•••

Thrilled, and practically bouncing Jia heads over to CELLE's photo shoot hall. It was a pretty area with large plants with exotic colors. People were already shampooing shots of models. Jia even saw one being showered with colorful sequins as she stops abruptly.

There he was.

Taehyung was talking to one of the photographers, laughing along as he looks at the photo he had taken in his tailored but causal cream suit. His hair was a perfect mess and Jia took a deep breath.

" Hello, " she said sternly looking towards Taehyung who turns his head to stare at her. Jia's hands begin to sweat as he gives his friend a pat on the back before strolling towards her.

" Yes? " he asks politely, something Jia would have never expected if they were still in high school.

NO, snap out of it you stupid girl!

He doesn't know you so stick to the plan. you want a promotion that's it.

Jia took in a breath and bowed her head.

" I'm Manager Lee and I heard that you needed to be supervised at CELLe."

" You want to manage me? " Taehyung's husky voice asks feigning innocence. Jia, nods her head, unnerved but the intimating height difference and nostalgia of the man in front of her,

" You can get me a coffee right?" Taehyung asks and Jia pauses for a moment.

" What? Oh-Yes, Of course." Jia said quickly, as she eagerly heads towards the vending machine with a small coffee icon on the top. Her heart was practically rattling in her chest as she grabs a plastic cup of coffee in her hands.

I'm going to get my first professional model. YESSS

Jia smiled happily and headed back towards the camera set where Taehyung was waiting. " Now. If you haven't signed the contract yet, you can come to my off—" A small laugh could be heard from behind Geyong as her nice expression vanishes.

Eunji.

" Taehyung-Ah  you look a amazing," the more competent manager gushed walking towards Taehyung with an expensive looking iced coffee in her hand.  Taehyung takes the time to look at Jia amused by the anger stricken expression she was desperately trying to hide. Her hand was still clasping her coffee in her hand.

" Oh sorry. I forgot to tell you that I already have a manager" Taehyung says tilting his head as an amused smile plays on his lips. Jia's heels were a good inch high allowing her to stare fiercely in to the model's eyes.

This stupid little-

" Eunji," Jia almost spits out with acid as Eunji gleams with delight and waves.

" Were you actually going to give him that?" Eunji asks, almost snickering at her.

" Eunji, don't be rude. She came to give me some coffee. " Taehyung said ready to take the cup from from. Jia gritted her teeth and took a step back, only to feel someone standing behind her.

Jia turns her head and her eyes widen as Jungkook's hand takes her cup and sips it. His hair was in a small messy bun, paired with a fashionably styled blazer. The sleeves were rolled up revealing tan skin and a bunch of rubber wristbands. Jungkook waved over to Taehyung and shot a look to Eunji who rolls her eyes.

" I actually love vending machine coffee, right Ms.Kim?" Jungkook asks with a smile.

" You know her, Kook?" Taehyung asks with surprise. Jia clears her throat.

" We've met during the after party yesterday." Jia said sharply.

" And we were just about to sign a contract, weren't we?" Jungkook grins, sipping at his coffee before Jia nods.

" Indeed. Let's get to my office." Jia says, turning to look back at Eunji who was currently gaping in surprise.

" Looks like you don't always get what you want..Eunji." Jia says before turning her head and walking off, ignoring her pounding her as Jungkook trails behind her with a proud smile.