A couple for show chapter 17

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G.Yoochan ♡♥ #DeliciousDinner @C.Joobin

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A while ago, a photo that Gong Yoochan had posted of him and Cha Joobin cheek to cheek caused a sensation online, becoming known as the “relationship viral.”

The reaction was even more intense because the variety show “Romance Diary” was airing at the time.

On top of that, when Cha Joobin actually liked the post, it even made the news.

Whenever their names appeared in a headline, the article’s views skyrocketed, and it had gotten to the point where even past, forgotten memories were being dragged back into the spotlight, leading to some awkward situations.

Meanwhile, Gong Yoochan was preparing to head to Taean for his next shoot.

What he had thought was just a light romance turned out to be a thriller, and the drama marked Cha Joobin’s return to the small screen after spending most of his career on the big screen.

People were talking about it a lot.

He felt a bit guilty for not knowing that.

As Jang Giyoung had pointed out, it was a significant issue, but Gong Yoochan hadn’t even looked into it.

Was he really that curious about his drama?

He felt a little bad for only asking about it without actually looking it up himself, and he found himself chewing on his lips all the while.

“Hyung, are you feeling okay?”

When the manager who was helping him prepare asked, he shrugged slightly.

As the manager said, he wasn’t feeling well.

Despite the breakup, his heat was coming on schedule.

He managed to avoid it clashing with the filming date, but he was worried it might start a day or two earlier because he wasn’t feeling great.

He had gotten suppressants from the hospital just in case.

However, it had been so long since he last took them that he couldn’t guarantee there wouldn’t be side effects.

Plus, he always suffered from post-heat syndrome, which often left him feeling sick.

As worry creased his forehead, the manager carefully suggested,

“Should we explain the situation and delay the filming a bit?”

“No, Joobin must’ve adjusted his schedule already.”

“Oh, right…”

The manager clicked his tongue in mild frustration.

Gong Yoochan just smiled softly at him.

In truth, Cha Joobin would likely agree if he requested to reschedule, but the words “You really seem unfazed, don’t you?” kept echoing in his ears, making it hard to ask.

Unfazed, who?

If anything, he was hyper-aware of Cha Joobin, paying attention to his every move.

He didn’t even try to hastily sort out his lingering feelings.

Seven years was not a short amount of time to just fold away in an instant, and he was afraid that if he tried to rush it, it might backfire.

That’s probably why his neck would stiffen and his head would ache whenever Cha Joobin turned his emotions upside down.

Naturally, every time he faced Cha Joobin, his insides churned just the same.

But what could he do? He had to pretend to be okay, didn’t he?

Even though he used their contract as an excuse, the truth was he wanted more time.

Whatever the outcome, they would still have to see each other regularly, for better or worse.

As he let out a long sigh, a dull ache spread through his chest.

Gong Yoochan, who had been packing to stay at Cha Joobin’s lodging for two nights and three days, made sure to take the prescribed suppressants and straightened his back.

“Oh, by the way, the snack truck should be ready today.”

“Oh, really? That’s a relief.”

Gong Yoochan smiled brightly at the manager.

Since he was going anyway, he had decided to arrange a snack truck as a gift, even if it was a bit last minute.

Though he was told that the tight schedule might make it difficult, he had insisted that they try their best to make it happen.

Fortunately, it seemed that the snack truck had been prepared without any issues.

He had sent meal trucks and coffee trucks to Cha Joobin’s filming sets several times before, and he couldn’t help but smile as he remembered how childishly happy Cha Joobin had been each time.

He’s not completely devoid of charm, after all.

The memories of Cha Joobin, who couldn’t bring himself to say he liked it but instead asked, “Have you tried this, hyung?” were still clear in his mind.

And Cha Joobin always returned the favor in kind.

Whenever Gong Yoochan started filming, he’d support him like a dedicated fan club member, and when the drama aired, he’d post proof shots of himself watching every episode.

“…That’s really adorable.”

Gong Yoochan would always be reminded of how loved he felt by such gestures, and Joobin’s over-the-top reactions were irresistibly cute.

But he probably wouldn’t do that anymore.

Once the irritation passed, a sense of regret took its place.

Since it was an unavoidable emotion, Gong Yoochan didn’t try to push it away.

He believed that everything should be fully experienced, so he simply quickened his pace in preparation.

After packing everything, Gong Yoochan double-checked to make sure he hadn’t forgotten anything. He had all the sponsored items the stylist had prepared…

As he got into the car, the manager advised him to sleep during the ride, so he closed his eyes.

They had originally planned to film while traveling, but he had managed to reschedule that to the morning.

When he mentioned that he wasn’t feeling well, the production team, as promised, took his condition into consideration.

Gong Yoochan pulled down the blinds on the car windows to block out the view.

After making the interior as dark as possible, he put on the headphones that Cha Joobin had given him and covered himself with a blanket.

Sleep came quickly.

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“Hyung!”

As soon as Gong Yoochan got out of the car, after adjusting his hair and clothes, Cha Joobin ran over and hugged him tightly.

Startled, Gong Yoochan blinked rapidly, but then noticed the cameras surrounding them.

Filming for “Romance Diary” had started again.

Gong Yoochan smiled brightly and patted him on the back.

“Why are you so excited? It’s cute.”

“You sent that, right?”

With a broad grin, Cha Joobin pointed to something.

Right on cue, the snack truck had just started its service.

‘Please take care of Joobin. –Gong Yoochan-’

‘He’s kind and lovely just the way he is.’

‘Congrats on your return to the small screen ♥’

The carefully crafted banners were exactly what he had hoped for.

Cha Joobin buried his face into Gong Yoochan’s neck and shook his head playfully.

His actions, dripping with cuteness, made Gong Yoochan smile despite the cameras.

“Do you like it?”

“Totally.”

“Did you show off?”

“I’m about to.”

Cha Joobin, wearing a charming smile, started taking photos with exaggerated enthusiasm.

People who appeared to be part of the drama’s staff began approaching Gong Yoochan to greet him, but they quickly stepped out of the camera’s view, seemingly conscious of “Romance Diary” filming.

Keeping a respectful distance, they still cheered him on.

“Joobin, you’re really that happy?”

At someone’s question, Cha Joobin displayed a genuinely joyful expression.

“Of course! Our hyung is the best.”

His voice, as if set to music, made Gong Yoochan feel uplifted as well.

Seeing him enjoy what he had put so much thought into, whether it was an act or not, filled him with a sense of satisfaction.

Standing beside the busy Cha Joobin, Gong Yoochan joined him in receiving snacks.

As they sat side by side on a nearby bench, the cameras drew closer.

There’s no need to overreact just because of him.

Gong Yoochan simply crunched on the snack he’d picked out to his liking.

“Tastes good. What are you eating?”

“This,” Cha Joobin replied, holding only a churro and a cup of coffee.

Gong Yoochan widened his eyes in surprise.

Who would’ve thought someone who loved sweets so much would only get a single churro?

As Gong Yoochan blinked, Cha Joobin shrugged as if there was no helping it.

“This next scene needs me to be in top shape.”

“What? You’re taking your shirt off?”

“Yeah.”

“Why?”

“What do you mean, why?”

“Why are you taking it off?”

His voice unconsciously rose.

No matter how much of an adult he was now, could he really strip down so easily in front of cameras being watched by the whole country?

Sure, Gong Yoochan was well aware that Cha Joobin’s physique was a selling point, but still, letting him take it all off so easily?

It made him frown, which prompted Cha Joobin to tilt his head.

“You took your shirt off in the last project too, hyung.”

“That was…”

“Oh, you’ve got cream on you.”

Gong Yoochan hastily brought his hand to his mouth.

He hadn’t realized there was cream inside the snack he was holding, and when it started to drip down his hand, he quickly licked it off.

Cha Joobin laughed heartily.

Maybe it was the heat or the lingering pheromones, but something about Cha Joobin’s laughter felt nostalgic.

He usually smiled so easily, yet during the last days of their relationship, his expressions had hardened, which left Gong Yoochan with a bitter taste.

As he swallowed down that bitterness and awkwardly pulled his hand away—

“What… what are you doing…?”

Gong Yoochan, who had been staring at Cha Joobin, rolled his eyes in embarrassment. At the same time, the camera zoomed in closer.

Cha Joobin had suddenly grabbed both of Gong Yoochan’s cheeks with one hand.

He had no idea why.

Even though they were in front of a camera, they hadn’t had any skinship lately, which made him swallow nervously.

“You’ve got some on your lips too.”

“I’ll wipe it off myself.”

“No.”

“Huh?”

Just as he blinked, wondering what that meant—

“…!”

For the first time in a while, their lips touched.

Soft and warm, Cha Joobin’s tongue briefly darted out and licked around Gong Yoochan’s lips.

Startled, Gong Yoochan quickly pulled back, only to see Cha Joobin smiling.

“Tastes really good.”

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