CHAPTER 3
[SERA HWANG – Newspaper Room]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
[A clipboard in hand, wearing combat boots and a vision.]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Ash, you owe me. You know you do.
Ash Elric (MC)
[Leaning against the wall, arms crossed.]
Ash Elric (MC)
That’s a strong accusation.
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
You once spilled matcha on my laptop and blamed it on 'gravity’s betrayal.'
Ash Elric (MC)
...Still a valid argument.
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
[Points a finger at him like a queen issuing judgment.]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
You. Are. Modeling. For. The. Tournament.
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
[Grinning evilly.]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Axel and Aiden already said yes. They’re doing the sports-themed concept. I need something… elite. Cold. Beautiful. Like you.
Ash Elric (MC)
Why do you sound like you’re describing a vampire from a perfume ad?
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Because that’s exactly the vibe.
[BASKETBALL COURT – LATER]
Axel Elric (younger twin)
[Spinning a ball on his finger again like he’s in a movie.]
Axel Elric (younger twin)
Come on, Ash! It's one photoshoot!
Aiden Elric (older twin)
It’s not that bad. Sera already rented the suits.
Ash Elric (MC)
[Crossing his arms harder.]
Ash Elric (MC)
I don’t model. I mock models.
Axel Elric (younger twin)
Bro, you have legs longer than our GPA and a face that scares people into silence. You were born to be dramatic in front of a lens.
Ash Elric (MC)
That’s not a compliment.
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
[Marching in with garment bags.]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Too late. Get in the damn dressing room.
Ash Elric (MC)
{Why is everyone in this school so aggressively supportive?}
[PHOTOSHOOT STUDIO – BACKROOM]
[Ash emerged from behind the curtain wearing a silky undone collar, silver jewelry on his wrist and throat. His long lashes cast shadows as he glared.]
Ash Elric (MC)
...I look like I’m about to seduce a CEO and steal his company.
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Exactly. You look expensive. Now shut up and smolder.
[Ash walked toward the set under harsh white lights. He posed stiffly.]
Ash Elric (MC)
[Monotone.]
Ash Elric (MC)
Am I doing it? Do I look like betrayal and daddy issues yet?
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Work it! Look like you just dumped someone via email!
Ash Elric (MC)
...What even is this school project?
[STUDIO DOOR SWINGS OPEN]
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Walking in, calm as a breeze, eyes sharp.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
...Is this the photography competition shoot?
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
[Looking back over her camera.]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Yes, actually. You were on my list. How'd you know we’re doing it here?
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Looking directly at Ash.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
Lucky guess.
Ash Elric (MC)
[Through gritted teeth.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Smirking as he removes his coat.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
Missed me?
Ash Elric (MC)
Like a headache.
Ash Elric (MC)
{WHY is he here? WHY does he always smell like rich forest air? WHY is he looking at me like I’m part of his art collection?!}
[PHOTOSHOOT – DUO CONCEPT]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
Okay boys, here's the vision: Opposites. Dark and Light. Stillness and Fire. Give me tension. Give me unsaid feelings. Give me the fanfic. [smiling while she's drooling 🤤] {finally a real BL}
Ash Elric (MC)
...She needs therapy.
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Stands beside Ash, fixing the cuff of Ash's sleeve without asking.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
You’re trembling.
Ash Elric (MC)
Because I’m standing next to Mount Iceberg in cologne.
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Leaning closer.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
You didn’t run away though.
Ash Elric (MC)
[Freezing as the camera clicks.]
Ash Elric (MC)
...You weren’t supposed to be here.
Ezren Vale (ML)
And yet I am. Maybe it means something.
Ash Elric (MC)
Maybe it means you have no boundaries.
[PIC'S OF THE PHOTOSHOOT]
Ignore things that should be ignored
just imagine he have black hair
[AFTER THE SHOOT – OUTSIDE THE STUDIO]
[Ash sighed, walking alone under the purple dusk sky.]
Sera Hwang (MC bff)
💬THE PHOTOS LOOK SO GOOD OMG. Ezren was full-on staring like he wanted to paint you and ruin you.
Ash Elric (MC)
💬Block me. I’m deleting myself.
[A footstep sounded behind him.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Hands in his pockets, walking beside him without invitation.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
You looked... good today.
Ash Elric (MC)
[Glancing up at him.]
Ash Elric (MC)
I always look good.
Ezren Vale (ML)
[Small smirk.]
Ash Elric (MC)
Learned from the best.
Ezren Vale (ML)
You talk a lot for someone who claims to hate people.
Ash Elric (MC)
And you stare a lot for someone who claims to like peace.
Ezren Vale (ML)
I like... your chaos.
Ash Elric (MC)
[Blush rising. Turning away.]
Ash Elric (MC)
[He walked faster. Ezren let him.]
[EZREN – Later That Night, Looking at the Photos]
Ezren Vale (ML)
[His phone screen glowed as he stared at one shot: Ash, eyes defiant, lips parted mid-retort.]
Ezren Vale (ML)
{Beautiful. Like danger wrapped in silk.}
Ezren Vale (ML)
{And I want more.}
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