A/N: Hey everyone! Thanks for all the support on this story! For those of you who don't know much about Star Wars, don't worry. I will take liberties to explain as the story goes on.
I also decided to make the chapters short. At least under 3K words. It makes it easier for you guys to read and for me to keep the quality of writing tighter since there is "less" to think about.
For now I'll be focusing on this story for a bit, more so than My Responsibility. Just need a change of pace for now.
Anyways, please enjoy the chapter!
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~7 Years Later~
"Good work everyone!" The director yelled out, letting all of his staff, actors, actresses, and stunt workers know that the scene was finally finished. Cheers could be heard all around the set.
A movie was currently being filmed, based off of the Sambyeolcho Rebellion. Huo-Lin, now went by the name Hojin due to it being easier to pronounce whilst sounding similar. He was one of the stunt men and also one of the choreographers for the fights in the scene. He was currently dressed as one of the elite enemy soldiers who adorned ornate masks, cuts and gashes on his armor with some blood was decorated and painted on his costume.
Hojin raised his body up and was met with a two hands offering to help him up. These two men were none other than top stars Hyun-Bin and Ji Chang-wook.
"Good work today Hojin-ah." Hyunbin smiled as Hojin gladly took the two actors hands. Once pulled up, Hojin dusted himself off while also rolling back his shoulders from beating he just took from the two of them.
"Hope we didn't hit you too hard" Changwook joked, patting Hojin's back for a job well done.
"Welp..." Hojin grunted feeling the pain all over his body. "I did say to strike me harder so... I guess I only have myself to blame for that..."
"Hahaha! Well you did kick our asses during rehearsals. You could say it was a little bit of revenge" Hyunbin gave him a devilish smirk while also shaking his shoulders. Changwook also found it amusing and laughed along.
"Revenge well taken I'd say" Hojin laughed whilst taking off his costumes mask. Shaking his head and ruffling his hair as he's been in that costume for a long time.
"Dang. We didn't even drink today and you smell like crap" Changwook and Hyunbin both pinched their noses, waving their hands to blow the same away.
"Really? I think I smell pretty good. Maybe you need a closer whiff" Hojin's lips grew into a devilish grin as he walked closer. The two actors gulped and took a step back. "Where ya goin?" Hojin asked, taking off his armor. The smell of sweat becoming more prominent.
"Yah... Yah! Stay away!" Changwook said backing up and hiding behind his co-star.
"Why am I front?!" Hyunbin began to panic, and the scene was causing everyone on set to shake their heads in laughter. "Yah... Hojin-ah. We can talk a out this okay?"
"Actions speaks louder than words buddy" Hojin had a grin like a Cheshire cat. He stared at the two actors before suddenly dashing towards them.
"Oh shit!"
"Get away!!"
The two actors turned the other way and began running with Hojin chasing them around set.
"YAH! Get back here!!"
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"JJAN!!" Loud cheers from the shows staff, actors and actresses rung out; followed by the clanging of glasses. Laughter and smiles were all evenly spread around in the restaurant, the smell of food causing everyone to salivate; ready for the feast.
Hojin, Hyunbin, and Changwook shared a table, after the latter two insisted on having him sit with them. Along with the two actors were the female leads of the drama. One of them is probably one of the most famous actresses in Korea, Jun Ji-Hyun. The actress from the famous drama "My Love from the Star" as well as the ever growing popular zombie show "Kingdom". The next actress also happens to be an idol, something that surprised Hojin quite a bit. The actress is none other than Son Na-Eun from Apink. Both the actresses Hojin had worked with, especially Jihyun due to her experience in sword fighting because of her work in Kingdom.
"Dear lord..." Hojin winced at the taste of soju. He was never much of a drinker but nonetheless joined in as to not spoil everyone's fun. "I need meat..." He complained, eying the kitchen doors, hoping that the food would be coming soon.
"Come on! How are you not used to this yet?" Jihyun asked, beckoning Hojin closer, bottle in hand. "Drink more, you'll get used to it!"
"Or I'll get shit-faced." Hojin retorted. Now some might think that Hojin speaking this way to his seniors is a very big no-no. However, almost all of the actors and actresses prefer him doing this. When Hojin acts professional and respectful he can come off as very distant, therefore it becomes awkward. Plus, for the actors and actresses, it just a lot more fun. It's like having another friend on set.
"Thats the point" Jihyun smiled, taking his glass and pouring him another shot. She handed the glass back over to him and raised hers. Everyone else at the table just looked at Hojin, since the only people who had a full glass was him and Jihyun.
"Please?" Hojin looked at Hyunbin, Changwook and even Naeun. The three of them just smiled and gestured to the glass. "I could've just stayed home and played games... Curse social interaction..."
Hojin and Jihyun cheered their shot glasses, the two downing the alcohol soon after. Jihyun let out a satisfying and refreshed exhale. Hojin on the other hand, his face contorted with disgust and went to grab the glass of water, chugging three quarters of it.
"Do you really hate it that much?" Naeun asked with her giggles mixed in.
"Hate is a strong word" Hojin began, still tasting the alcohol in his mouth. "But yes I hate it" The four stars all chuckled both from his answer and the look of disgust on his face.
"Alright, alright. Let's get some food in before Jihyun ruins Hojin" Hyunbin said, and just as he says that, the waiters, waitresses began coming out with plates of meat. Pork belly, pork jowl, marinated chicken thighs, kalbi, beef short ribs, rib fingers, and more.
The five of them all salivated at the sight, not wanting to wait any longer. Changwook and Hojin did not hesitate to start putting on the meat, starting with the beef as it cooks the fastest and doesn't need to be fully cooked.
The night went on, empty glasses kept on getting filled, the food seemed endless. Some were passed out, sleeping on the table, singing kpop songs offkey, or even ranting about work. The table where the stars were, they were a bit more controlled as the four had to worry about paparazzi afterwards. There was no doubt in their minds that some photographers were staking out outside, just waiting for them.
That didn't mean they weren't getting tipsy though. Jihyun especially was probably the most out of it, the next being Hyunbin and Changwook. Only Naeun and Hojin were the more sober ones.
"Oh Hojin-ah" Naeun called out to the youngest of the table. "Did you think about my invitation? The one I told you about last week?"
"Last week?" Hojin repeated, searching his brain for any recollection of a conversation with the idol. "Ah. The one about the Golden Disc Awards?"
"Hm? You invited Hojin to go to the GDA's?" Changwook asked with a small smirk growing on his face. "Didn't think you'd like the young ones"
"Straight to the point. I like it Naeun." Hyunbin said giving her a thumbs up with his cheeks tinged red from the soju. "I'm rooting for you"
"H-Huh?! No, no! You're misunderstanding I--"
"Aigoo... It's okay Naeun-ah" Jihyun began scooting closer to the idol, wrapping her arms around her shoulders to pull her in closer. "Hojin is a good-looking guy, kind, a gentleman, and one hell of a fighter. You picked well." She finished smiling at the idol whom was rubbing her forehead.
"And you!" Jihyun yelled, pointing at Hojin who jumped at the loud voice. "You better take care of her ya here?! Or else i'mma kick your--"
"AHH! Unnie stop! I didn't ask Hojin out!" Naeun cried out, not wanting the misunderstanding to continue. Also, she didn't want to hear how Jihyun was going to render Hojin junior incapacitated.
"Hojin never been to a live concert before" Naeun began, glad she could finally speak up after the barrage of misunderstandings. "Since I'm hosting a section, they allowed me to bring some plus ones. My members didn't want to go since they've gone to enough awards shows. So, I thought it would be nice opportunity for Hojin"
"Sounds like a good time to me" Changwook added. "Why not just go? Let loose and have some fun"
Hojin wanted to go. He wouldn't mind experiencing a concert like Naeun said. However, he also knew a certain group was going to be there. One that had a member he is very familiar with. Even though the chances of meeting her were slim to none, he was still nervous. It's because of that nervousness he struggled to make a decision. What's even worse is that Naeun is giving him backstage access and a seat close to where the idols were.
"Changwook is right Hojin-ah." Hyunbin said, giving his two cents. "You've been working really hard lately. You've already did fight choreography and stunt work for so many shows and movies. You should go and have some fun"
Hojin sighed, still contemplating the decision. It's not like the boy had anything else better to do. His schedule was completely cleared since all the shows and movies he was contracted for were all finished filming. Plus it seemed like if he said no, his three sunbaes would not take that for an answer.
"What are the chances of us meeting anyways? Might as well..." Hojin thought. He looked up to face the four with a smile. "I guess... I guess I should take it easy for a while"
"Really?" Naeun asked, a bit surprised by his answer. He didn't seem like a concert goer, but she's glad he's willing to at least experience it. "No taksies backsies!"
"Hahaha! Alright, were getting serious about this huh?" Hojin laughed at Naeun's child like behaviour, but he kind of respected it at the same time.
"You'll have a good time for sure!" Naeun said confidently as if it was a promise. "Groups like BTS, TWICE, Red Velvet, Blackpink will be performing. Oh! And IU!"
"Oh? IU is going to be there?" Hojin said with surprise, even though he shouldn't. Out of every kpop singer Hojin knew IU and actively listened to her. He also listened to TWICE for obvious reasons but IU was the first singer he chose to listen to and loosely follow her music.
"You fan of IU?" Hyunbin asked since it sounded like Hojin was for once interested in a singer.
"Who isn't?" Hojin asked, and the four actors nodded their heads. There was no way you never heard of IU if you lived in Seoul.
"What about the other groups?" Jihyun asked, taking another shot of soju and once again Hojin looked at her with shock... Both from awe and worry. "Not interested? I thought boys your age would like groups like Blackpink and TWICE especially"
"Well, I'm not too much of an avid listener music... kpop at the least... But..." Hojin paused, leaning back into his chair having a hopeful look on his face. "Maybe seeing them live will change my mind"
"I definitely know you are going to enjoy it!" Naeun smiled happily and with confidence. "Maybe you'll even get to meet some of them!"
"Oooh~ Wouldn't that be nice? Eh? Eh?" Changwook smirked nudging Hojin's shoulder repeatedly. Jihyun and Hyunbin chuckled, looking at Hojin's snarl towards Changwook.
Hojin was excited to go... However... He was scared they were going to meet...
"If Tzuyu notices me... I don't know what I'm going to do... The last time I saw her was when I left... She looked at me with anger... But the worst thing is..."
"She was crying..."
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A/N: Heyo! No TWICE members, yeah sorry bout that... Just wanted to do some set up. Unlike My Responsibility, there will be more actors and actresses included into this story. Hope everyone is okay with that.
Also, quick question.
I know this is a TWICE x OC story. However, does anyone want a plus one? Maybe like one more idol and actress? Let me know!