A few weeks has passed since Jae-seong moved in with Yuta and she eventually picked up a new pace and changed her routine. She adjusted quite easily which was surprising to everyone else around her. There were subtle changes in her personality that only people truly close to her would notice. They would say that she would more often put on a smile but became more quiet and reserved, that she also became more cautious and alert which made her appear more restless than before. Jae-seong, Ten, and Lucas have already dropped out and now more focused on training which made it more impossible for Jaehyun and the rest to see Jae-seong as she barely had any free time even for herself. Lucas and Ten were already lined up for debut while Jae-seong is still waiting for her new group. Even though the three are about to part ways in terms of their career and possibly their life, Jae-seong couldn't be more happy for the two since she knows how hard they have worked for their debut to finally be reality.
Nevertheless, she continued to pursue the career they never knew they were ever gonna do. Even though she was a still a trainee, she became the most known out of everyone, with the opportunities given to her left and right, from the simplest of modeling to the largest of broadcasting stations inviting her to guest in reality shows and hosting some small shows. With her broad exposure, almost everyone is already anticipating for her to debut, especially when she is from one of the top entertainment companies of the country. Unfortunately enough, there still isn't anyone up for the role other than her. Some days, she would feel as if it's hopeless for her to continue pursuing this career. It could feel disheartening for her sometimes but she still is pushing through.
"Are you gonna eat that or do I have to finish it for you", Ten asked sitting down in front of her stopping Jae-seong's train of thoughts and snapping her back to reality. "I'm gonna eat it", Jae-seong answered chuckling lightly as she continued poking her food with her fork. "Something bothering you", Ten asked ducking to look at Jae-seong's face. She just shook her head no with a smile. "Surprising to see you here, aren't you busy", Jae-seong asked changing the subject. "Got some free time so I decided to visit you", Ten answered cringing Jae-seong. "We're only in the same building for more than half of the entire day everyday, why do you make it sound like we are a thousand miles apart" Jae-seong asked laughing. "Maybe because we already are... mentally and emotionally… might as well add spiritually. You get the point", Ten responded seriously. "What do you mean", Jae-seong asked. "Never mind that", Ten said waving his hand in front of his face trying to laugh it off.
"Thank you though really", Jae-seong said with a smile. "For what", Ten asked raising an eyebrow. "For looking after me still even though you're busy and all", Jae-seong responded with a shy smile. "I still care and will always care Jae", Ten said. "I know. But you don't have to", Jae-seong replied. "I know too. But I want to", Ten answered back making Jae-seong raised both her hands in the air in defeat. "Alright jeez you win", Jae-seong said just seconds before her phone started ringing. "Aren't you going to pick that up", Ten asked as soon as he noticed she was intentionally ignoring the call by facing it downwards to hide the screen. "It's just Yuta, no biggie", Jae-seong answered shrugging. "Then why aren't you answering it", Ten asked more confused. "Because I'm inside the company and calls not related to work shouldn't be entertained, we keep it professional around here", Jae-seong answered calmly with a mischievous smile.
It didn’t take long before her phone started ringing again and the caller appeared to be Taeyong. "Well looks like I have time take this one", Jae-seong said showing Ten the screen. "Well I thought calls not related to work shouldn't be entertained and we keep it professional around here", Ten asked imitating her word for word and copying her smile earlier. "This is work", Jae-seong answered emphasizing the word ‘is’. "Prove it then", Ten said as Jae-seong raised her index finger towards Ten as she answered Taeyong's call and put it on loud speaker. "Yes", Jae-seong asked as soon as she picked up. "Just calling to remind you about the photoshoot later at 3, your ride will arrive at 2 by the parking lot, okay", Taeyong explained keeping the call brief. "Okay thanks", Jae-seong responded before hanging up. "Alright you win", Ten said as soon as the call ended making the two of them laugh simultaneously.