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Swimming Pools - Lloyd
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(expect it to be poorly written and obviously lack depth cuz I'm tired of life atp, i didnt even bother to be specific and write this properly so enjoy this shit of a chapter lmao)
Yesterday...
Present...
"Are you sure? You know what you're doing is very risky Sunghoon—I mean ALL OF THIS, what you're doing IS risky in general. First, you make a deal with some—some twink off the street who apparently was the one who sold your trash and basically tried to get money off your saliva and sell it to creepy fans. Then, you proceed to bring him here to our agency like he's some sort of intern like we know who he is. Then, here you are proposing a planned rumor with his accomplice as a 'fake relationship', and then pushing the idea of being fake boyfriends because you want what? 'you want to give him what he wants?' "
One of Sunghoon's managers scolded, pacing around a secluded hallway and blocking the two males from walking any further
"Excuse me? Twink?—" Sunoo blinked
"Are you seriously going to help him get off the issue? And NOT defend yourself by at least taking measures? HE NEEDS TO BE PUT IN JAIL." the man in front of them admonished, pointing his index finger harshly at the smaller
"Wow...your manager looks really mad..." Sunoo whispered to Sunghoon, leaning to the side just for Sunghoon to hear
"Because he is, great observation Sherlock Holmes" Sunghoon replied hard, getting annoyed with the two people yapping him in his ear
"And the fact that you did all of this without the help of either of us your managers, anyone working on your team, even the CEO, doesn't make things better. Do you know how badly this could have ended if WE didn't find out about this?" The manager spasmed in his place, his eyes sharp yet building out his sockets from how mad he was
Sunghoon blinked, looking side to side as if he was thinking of something.
His manager sighed deeply, trying to keep himself from jumping the artist.
"*sigh*I know you want to be independent Sunghoon but things in this business don't work that way, you gotta inform us first—"
"I know how the industry works, I've been it since I was 7 years old, don't kid me. I know you know hyung." Sunghoon cut in, his head hurting from all the scolding he was getting
"Yes, but in this situation specifically. You're forcing through not only dangerous but a decision that can practically damage our entire company, with this unknown boy being your counterpart in this." The other continued, which made Sunghoon internally roll his eyes, not wanting to follow his hyung's advice and lectures
"I know, just—just trust me. I know what I'm doing." Sunghoon says, his hands up in the air, and his eyes shut in irritation
"Fine, I warned you. We will discuss this later, bring him too." His manager gave the older stern eyes, following Sunoo who was standing by Sunghoon's side all confused till he landed his eyes on him, making him give Sunghoon's manager a 'huh' look
"Damn." Sunoo blurted his voice echoing, watching the man in all black walk away disappearing into the walls of the hallway
"Yea 'Damn', my managers already found out and they're mad, we have no other choice than to ask my boss ASAP before it reaches him." Sunghoon soughed, flicking the two thick bundles of papers and walking forward towards the elevator they were supposed to get on
"Mhm, but I have a tiny concern..." Sunoo skipped forward, following Sunghoon's tracks
"What?" The elevator ding followed Sunghoon's words, stepping into the transportation box, and pushing the highest floor.
"From what your manager was yapping about, I don't think your 'boss' is going to accept your proposal..." Sunoo expressed his concern, feeling his stomach rise from the elevator
"Trust me, he should feel more scared than us; I could effortlessly buy this entire building and its name with my pocket money. We'll be just fine."
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"No."
"What?"
"What else were you expecting? Your managers told me everything."
"Those fucking snitche—"
"What's even going on in your mind Sunghoon..." a short sigh came out of the mouth of the CEO, leaning back into his chair not sparing a glance at the two males sitting in front
"C'mon, please? I promise I'll take FULL responsibility for whatever happens either in the name of the entertainment, you, me, him, or anyone! Just this once!" Sunghoon pleaded, trying to sound convincing but that only made things worse
"What makes you think I'll let you run around freely with a long string of rumors behind your back with some unknown twink off the streets in YOUR words AND I QUOTE 'Your Fake Boyfriend' and THEN let you exploit this young boy to the world without his knowledge of what obstacles he'd have to face because of YOUR actions!" His boss raised, leaning forward towards a raging Sunghoon with his pointer finger threateningly near his face
"Okay aside from the fact that you, sir, and his manager called me a twink, I'm totally fine with this, it seems fun. Ya know I could actually make a living by breathing beside him—I mean I'm practically making thousands by sitting beside him right now." Sunoo casually says, as if the ambiance of the room wasn't dense and dark with the two sharing low stares.
"Oh no, son, you don't understand, I'm telling you. Sunghoon is trying to lure you into his trap, you may think being a part of his half-heartily made decisions won't hurt a fly, but all he really is doing is using you as a decoy to cover up his intentions towa—" His boss warned Sunoo, but was then cut off by a slam on the glass desk.
*slam*
"Intentions," Sunghoon spoke lowly, almost demonic
The other two gulped in nervousness, feeling the anger pending up inside of him, afraid of what's going to happen next
"I have no intentions at all Mr. Han other than to fulfill the desires of my precious acquaintance and so he can also pay for his actions—" Sunghoon's tone was kind, with a backhanded feel, like he was forcing himself to talk nicely
"—Now Sunoo, if you don't mind, if we could talk for a second? Man to Man?" Sunghoon smiled at Sunoo with a twitched grin, to which Sunoo responded with an indifferent expression
"Oh, sure, go on—"
"Great." Sunghoon dragged the younger outside without letting him finish, and locked the door.
*lock*
"Sunghoon. You are playing a VERY dangerous game here mister." His boss grumbled, wanting to stop him.
"Ooh~ I ammm?~" The adult teased, stretching his arms with a playful smile
"Yes, I know what you're trying to do here."
"What is it then, boss?" Sunghoon smiled with a gritted lovely tone, folding his arms by his chest
"I know you're planning to ruin this young boy's life, and that's not funny Sunghoon, he could get himself in a bad situation even STILL if he agrees to follow you." His boss walked to the side, pointing at the door where Sunoo was locked out of
"Hm, you're right—AND wrong." Sunghoon pursed his lips and sucked in a breath through his teeth before walking forward, his arms still in place.
"Once again I'm just doing him a favor, all he wants is attention, and that's all. After that auction incident, I just wanted to give him what he wanted. He told me himself (he didn't), so why are you acting like I'm a bad person?" He defended, yet lying in his face.
"I don't believe you." His boss shook his head
"*scoff* You never do." the celebrity rolled his eyes
"EVERYONE, I mean EVERYONE working in this building knows how much you love to twist your words and lie about the smallest details of whatever airbagged excuse you have in you." The CEO huffed
"So you're basing off my actions from their observations and experiences? That's very stereotypical of you, sir." Sunghoon says in a judging tone, scapegoating his words to fool his boss.
"Oh please, you're the one to talk. Park Sunghoon, this isn't the first time you've tried your antics on people, you've been doing this ever since the day you stepped foot in this building." The CEO didn't fall for his gags, he knew what he was trying to do and it certainly was not affecting him.
"And?" Sunghoon shrugged calmly yet angrily, enraged that his tactics weren't working how he wanted to.
"And I am your boss, Sunghoon. And I am to be treated with authority and respect, but you don't exhibit in ANY of those areas. You've treated me like some father of an entitled spoiled brat, acting like you'd get everything you wanted with one little threat. And I foolishly stepped in your hitch, I would have spoken up about your disgusting and unruly attitude but then I realized, that no matter how much I could try to pry myself off you, nothing would work because you've latched onto me like a parasite milking off every single cent off MY name and MY company."
He stepped out of the hind of his desk, walking toward Sunghoon with slow and dominant steps, jabbing his thumb on his chest, in emphasis.
"Yeah *tch* Your company that I'M paying for." But Sunghoon was unfazed, he talked back with a mad frown
"What?" The elder questioned in a short-tempered manner.
This was followed by Sunghoon's mind bubbling in outrage, ready to go full out on his boss.
"Without me, your company would be a complete flop. I'm the one paying the bills, the renovations, without the money I've been flowing into your account the company canteen wouldn't exist. 60% of my monthly salary goes to the company and for me, that's completely fine because I still have millions in my account, but the fact that you're ignoring my contribution to your name and this company is very ignorant of you—"
"Ignorant?! Park Sunghoon you've dug yourself a HOLE in this industry, under my name. And you think that just because you have global stardom means you can treat me like shit?! I've given nothing but full attention, giving you everything you wanted from all the movie gigs and brands you wanted to endorse, because I knew that once you were unsatisfied you would bust into flames right there and then. And in that HOLE, is where you belong!" The elder growled, heaving up and down feeling his heart pounding from the pressure Sunghoon was giving him
"Know your limits as a celebrity."
"Oh yeah? Then why aren't you doing it right now? Giving me what I want. Do you think some Weverse announcement is gonna make a difference? I've been through worse" Sunghoon arrogantly pushed his words, rolling his eyes.
"Because, ONCE AGAIN. What you are doing has consequences, don't you ever think of your actions?! That poor boy is going to be traumatized by YOU! I know what you're like Sunghoon..." A short sigh came out of the elder's mouth, followed by a silent tension between the two with Sunghoon staring at the clock and him giving the other a dead stare.
"Hm...yea...you know...you're right..." Sunghoon lowered his head supporting his chin with his right palm with his elbow supported by his left forearm still folded by his chest
"What?" His boss' voice softened,
"You're right...I should have thought about this..."
"Well I guess that's good—"
"I should have thought about switching companies."
"Excuse me?—"
"Well, it was nice being a part of the HYBE family. I'll be calling our lawyers and the board to see what they make this to you when the news reaches the entire country that—
— 'Park Sunghoon from HYBE Ent. Leaves due to his company disregarding his safety after being targeted with larceny theft'.—
—Now how would that sound on your title?" Sunghoon partially threatened.
"There you go again, twisting your words to appeal to the public. Do you think they're going to believe that? No one likes a liar Sunghoon." He scoffed, his eyes widening in a craze
"Nobody does, but this liar right here? Oh, baby, they'll believe THIS liar." The celebrity boasted, flicking his jacket.
"What makes you think you'd get away, hm?" An angered tone came from the aged man.
"I have more influence than you do, I can easily control anyone in my path, physically, verbally, socially, and mentally. People love me, they worship me, they follow me like I'm an Idol."
Sunghoon then started to look around the wide office and then back to his Boss while taking small steps before slowing his pace in the middle of the room, looking at his boss watching his every move.
"I'd say I somewhat brainwashed almost everyone that knows me, I made them my little soldier army. They'll defend me whenever I want, however I want, whatever I want. No matter how many people try to out me, I will always get the last laugh, you can destroy me, my career, or my life but one thing you will never ruin is ME."
He then walked towards the man going behind his back, looking down at the white hairs on his head that stayed still while he stared at a wall, feeling the overpowering presence behind him.
"This is Park Sunghoon you're talking to, you are nothing but the name signed under my contract in this God-forsaken company. You don't own anything of me other than MY name under this agency that I am forced to embrace." He spat, walking backward after, going after the door.
"Take it? or Leave it."
"That's all I'm asking"
"Now if you excuse me, I'll have to get my lawyer in contact—."
"Wait!" The CEO breathed, bringing a small smirk to Sunghoon's lips
"I'll...*sigh* I'll let you do your little idea, BUT on one condition "
"Yess??" Sunghoon smiled and giggled, holding his hands together in anticipation of his approval
"Please...Sunghoon...Just please don't create too much drama..."
And with that Sunghoon's mood just went down.
"*scoff* What's a scandal with no drama?! You expect us to sit down and let the attention die?" He flicked his head upwards in disappointment, then looked at the man with eyes full of desperation
"If we want to be on the headlines we've got to make noise, enough to make 'them' go crazy" He grasped the doorknob, ready to go out if his boos disagreed with him one more time
"Crazy? You mean putting my image at stake?!"
"If it means ruining the company's reputation then yes, sure." Sunghoon carelessly replied, waiting for another word out of his mouth but it was just pure silence in the room.
"I mean...If you don't want to then I'll just leave—"
"No!... Just—Fuck, fine...I'll send you the contracts first thing in the morning..." His boss stopped him just in time before Sunghoon could fully twist the knob.
"Perfect." Another smirk formed on his mouth but this time it was more evident
He looked at the CEO with the smirk still plastered on him, his eyebrows raised in satisfaction as he bowed down in a way to thank him.
But as he was about to get out, the elder suddenly had something to say.
"I'm warning you Sunghoon...Don't mess this up..."
"Oh, I won't...If 'he' behaves well."
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"So?" Sunoo popped up out of the seat in front of the office, looking at Sunghoon for an answer
"He agreed" He answered not looking at Sunoo, but instead dusted imaginary dirt off his coat.
"Oh...So...What's next?..." The younger questioned, not knowing how to react.
"Tomorrow at 9 am, get ready and wear something presentable, my driver will pick you up" Sunghoon then started to walk away from Sunoo after his sentence
"What?" Sunoo tilted his head in confusion, making Sunghoon turn back and face him
"We're going to have a little meeting about this." He says what they'll be doing tomorrow
"Does he even know where I live?" Sunoo asked confused, at how he could make a plan with no such knowledge about him
"No, but I do."
"How—"
"Had my team research on you yesterday, they were able to find enough information about you to go forward with our plan"
"For what?" Sunoo was getting even more intrigued about the situation he put himself into
"You'll see..." The celebrity just nodded his head slowly, not wanting to spoil his surprise for Sunoo
"That's fucking creepy." The smaller hissed at the weirdness
"It is, but it is gonna get a lot creepier..." Sunghoon's voice resonated through the halls as he walked towards the elevator near the end of the hall
"By the way, what did you mean by 'pay for my actions'?" Sunoo questioned immediately right before Sunghoon could get on the elevator and leave him.
Right as the elevator doors opened, a reverbed ding was heard in the empty place.
Sunoo saw Sunghoon walk into the tiny contraption looking forward at him, still not getting a reply from the man in the black coat.
Then Sunghoon's answer echoed in the cold and monotone area.
"That's for me to know...And maybe, for you to find out"
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