chapter 16
Kook had just finished dealing with some backstage issues, and the pressure on set was rising. The clock was ticking, and the first scene was about to begin. There was no time to waste. Kook rushed over to Taehyung’s van, her mind racing with all the things that needed to be handled.
She had to get the details of Taehyung’s character entrance across perfectly. The day had been chaotic, and every scene had to be flawless. Taking a steadying breath, she knocked on the van door, her heart pounding with the weight of responsibility.
Kook knocking firmly on the van door
jeon jung-kook
miss Taehyung? Can you come out for a sec? We need to go over your entrance for the first scene.
Inside the van, Taehyung was adjusting her costume, running her hands over the fabric to make sure everything was in place. She had been deep in thought, mentally preparing for the scene, but she hadn’t heard Kook approach. When she heard her name, she quickly sprang to action, opening the van door with a quiet creak.
Kim taehyung
Yeah? What’s up?
Kook stepped back slightly as the door opened, her eyes quickly scanning Taehyung from head to toe. She took in the sight of her co-star, the mafia queen persona already coming to life through the way Taehyung carried herself. Kook adjusted her stance, keeping her voice steady but commanding, knowing this was a moment that could make or break the scene.
jeon jung-kook
I just wanted to give you a quick rundown of your scene. The director wants a strong, commanding entrance.
jeon jung-kook
Think of your character as a mafia queen—someone whose very presence demands respect. Walk in like you own the room, like you’re untouchable. No hesitation.
jeon jung-kook
The idea is that your power isn’t in what you say, but in how you move and what you radiate. You need to show that you’re unshakable.
Taehyung listened intently, her posture stiffening as she absorbed the direction. She hadn’t had much interaction with Kook before, but there was something about the way Kook poke—authoritative, calm, and composed—that made her trust her instantly. Kook wasn’t just talking from theory; she knew what she was saying.
Kim taehyung
Got it. A mafia queen. Confident, untouchable.
Kook nodded, taking a step closer to Taehyung, her eyes flickering over the costume once more to make sure everything was in place. She adjusted the collar of
Taehyung's jacket, smoothing it down with a sharp, professional gesture before stepping back to reassess. The details mattered, and they both knew it.
jeon jung-kook
Exactly. After that, the antagonist will try to weaken you. she’ll try to make you flinch, make you doubt yourself. But you have to hold steady.
jeon jung-kook
Your character can’t show weakness. Even when the pressure’s on, you stay unshakable. The whole point is to set the tone for the rest of the story.
Taehyung’s fingers clenched into fists by her sides, the adrenaline building inside her. She was ready to take on the challenge, but there was a new weight to it now. Kook’s words had a kind of power behind them, a clarity that made everything feel more real. This wasn’t just a scene—it was a pivotal moment that would establish everything about her character.
Kim taehyung
Sounds good. I’ll make sure to bring that intensity. Thanks for the heads-up.
Kook smiled slightly, the tension in her shoulders easing just a bit as she saw the determination in Taehyung's eyes. It was always good to see an actor so ready to take on the role. There was no time to linger on pleasantries, though—she had a million other things to manage.
jeon jung-kook
No problem. We’re all counting on you to nail it. Let’s get this done, alright?
Her tone softened for just a moment, a small but genuine smile tugging at the corners of her lips before she quickly turned away.
As Kook walked off, her steps quick and purposeful, Taehyung stood there for a moment, still digesting the conversation. There was a strange, almost magnetic pull toward Kook that Taehyung couldn’t shake. She was so professional, so composed in the midst of the madness.
Taehyung watched as Kook slipped between crew members, moving seamlessly through the set as if she was the one holding it all together. What will be her reaction if she knew that this person—the one with the confidence and skill—was the same person she had been chatting with for months online under the username **Bunny the Butterfly**.
With the scene about to begin, Taehyung turned her focus back to the task at hand. She felt the weight of the character settle over her—strong, poised, untouchable. She knew exactly what she needed to do.
On set, the crew was moving around at a frenzied pace, but Kook was everywhere, making sure each detail was in place. She relayed instructions to the lighting crew, adjusted props, and made sure the camera angles were set just right, all while keeping a sharp eye on Taehyung from the periphery. The set was chaotic, but Kook navigated it with a grace that only someone who truly understood the pressure could manage.
Meanwhile, Taehyung dove into her role, walking onto the set with the kind of confidence Kook had described. Every step was deliberate, every glance sharp and commanding. She could feel the eyes of the crew on her, but it didn’t matter—she was the mafia queen now. She commanded the space.
Neither of them knew the full extent of the connection between them. On set, they were just two professionals—one the assistant managing everything behind the scenes, the other the actor in front of the camera. But in a strange twist of fate, their virtual personas—**Winter Bear** and **Bunny the Butterfly**—had unknowingly shaped the tension between them.
Neither had made the connection that the person they were dealing with in the real world was the same one they had been communicating with online for months.
For now, they remained strangers in the real world, unaware of the invisible thread that connected them beyond the professional. But as the shoot continued, something simmered beneath the surface—an unspoken connection waiting to be discovered.
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