Kai moves briskly around the set of A-List, his steps purposeful as he attends to various tasks assigned to him. From fetching coffee for the crew to rearranging props, he's kept on his toes, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
The remaining celebrity contestants are engrossed in a mafia challenge, trying to determine who among them is lying. Kai pauses to watch, amused as he imagines how Haneul and Daewon would participate in the game. Haneul's effortless charisma and Daewon's stoic mien would make them formidable players. He snickers as he pictures Haneul charming his way through lies and Daewon's stone-faced seriousness adding to the confusion.
As the cameras cut for a break, Kai is surprised to see Haneul and Daewon making their way towards him. Haneul's white hair and icy blue eyes are striking against the set's backdrop, his smile easy and confident. Daewon follows, his tall frame and black hair making him look intimidating, though his yellow eyes soften when they land on Kai.
"Hey, Kai!" Haneul greets with his signature playful tone. "How'd I do?"
Kai smirks in response, crossing his arms over his chest. "I should be concerned by how good you are at lying."
Haneul laughs, clearly pleased with the compliment disguised as a critique.
"Well, what can I say? It's all part of my charm." He replies, flashing that charismatic grin.
Meanwhile, Daewon stands by quietly, his gaze fixed on Kai with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation. Sensing the alpha's unspoken query, Kai turns his attention towards him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Kai's snickers. "You did good too, Daewon."
Daewon's usually apathetic expression softens at Kai's words, a subtle warmth seeping into his sunlit eyes. His attention then shifts to the new pair of sneakers adorning Kai's feet, a thoughtful look crossing his features.
"They look good on you." He says.
Haneul sidles up to Kai, a mischievous glint in his icy blue eyes as he grabs Kai's hand, examining his wrist.
"I think a nice Rolex would look good here." He muses, his tone playful.
Kai's eyes sparkle with excitement at the suggestion, and he grins at Haneul. "You think I'll suck you off again if you keep spoiling me?"
Daewon interrupts their playful exchange, his tone slightly curt.
"What have you been up to today, Kai?" He asks, trying to redirect Kai's attention away from Haneul.
Kai shrugs nonchalantly.
"Just doing random odd jobs." He explains, his tone casual. "I have no idea what my job title even is. Right now, I'm helping organise some boxes."
"What's inside them?" Haneul asks.
"Beats me." He says with a wry grin. "But it's keeping me busy, that's for sure."
With that, Kai squats down to grab one of the boxes, effortlessly hoisting it up.
Haneul grins, "Let me help you out, my sweet doll."
Kai scowls at the teasing remark and tosses the box into Haneul's arms. Haneul, caught off guard, almost drops it, grunting as its weight bears down on him, muttering curses under his breath.
Curious, Daewon chimes in, "Let me give it a try."
Haneul slowly hands the box over to Daewon, who struggles to lift it, gasping for air, his muscles tensing slightly as he lifts it up, his efforts evident in the strain on his face. Despite his best efforts, he struggles to match Kai's effortless strength.
Eventually, amidst laughter, Kai retrieves the box from Daewon's grasp.
"Wow, Kai. You're really strong." Daewon says, his eyes shining with admiration.
Haneul nods in agreement, "Seriously! Are you sure you're an omega?"
Kai, walking away with the box, glances over his shoulder with a triumphant glare.
"Of course I'm an omega, dipshit!" He retorts. "I guess you wouldn't know, but I was a delinquent in school. Fighting was my specialty!"
Haneul and Daewon exchange stunned looks, their surprise evident on their faces.
Kai snickers softly as he places the box down in its designated spot, a light blush creeping onto his cheeks. But his amusement quickly turns to surprise and then disgust as he realises he's giggling like a schoolboy because of two alphas.
Gasping, he recoils slightly, then groans loudly, doubling over the box.
"I'm so stupid!" He says to himself, frustration evident in his voice. "Why am I blushing over some dumb alphas? I'm just using them for money!"
He pauses, his thoughts swirling with conflicting emotions.
"I hate this. I hate them." He concludes bitterly. "I'm ending this shit right now."
But fate had other ideas.
Kai sits at the top of a ferris wheel. His expression is one of resignation, his eyes glazed over as he stares into the distance, seemingly devoid of any emotion. He's wedged between Haneul and Daewon, who radiate anger like opposing storm clouds, glaring daggers at each other over the poor omega stuck between them.
How did this happen?