"Love Countdown" | Nayeon x Female Reader

The third and final day of filming for Nayeon's b-side track's upcoming music video, with you as the guest collab artist at the song, has just finished; giving everyone involved in this project free time to rest and prepare to leave the site.

Walking through the grassy surface of Seoul's Ttukseom Cultural Complex and Hangang Park, where the last set takes place; you returned to your car, which was parked alongside the rest of the others.

You hopped into the trunk of your car and sat down, cracking open a can of soda and some chips you'd brought with you.

Munching the third piece in your mouth while watching the serene scenery in front of you until it became blocked and you received a new sight to see with your eyes.

Nayeon appeared from the left and stood in front of you, her arm resting on the surface of your trunk as she gazed at you.

"Do you mind if I join?" she asked calmly.

"Go ahead, the space is wide enough," you said, gesturing Nayeon to sit beside you, patting the available space for her to take while you adjusted your position to let her in.

"I was looking for you there, thought you joined the staffs," she said as she sneakily reached into your bag for some chips.

It wasn't a big deal to you, so you let her do it, even if you thought it was funny that she started a conversation just to take some junkfood from you instead of politely asking for some.

"As much as I'd like to, I kind of prefer relaxing here by myself instead," you said; shrugging your shoulders.

"So... does that mean I'm disturbing you?" she asked, raising an eyebrow and looking at you; slightly embarrassed.

In denial, you shook your head and hands at the same time. "No, I didn't mean it that way," you clarified. "Just wanted to get away from the crowded noise for a while; found it more relaxing and less distracting, you know." Nayeon just nodded and hummed in satisfaction, understanding your explanation.

"Can't argue with that," she said.

You both went silent for a moment, eating some more chips as the muffled combined sounds of the park could only be heard around you two. 

"Today's filming has finally wrapped," you said again, introducing a new topic to discuss with Nayeon about which she relate so well. "Congratulations on yet another success, Nayeon; I hope the MV turns out great," you said, smiling.

"It will, we did our roles so well YN," Nayeon said, confident in her tone, but the next words she's about to say slowed down unnervingly.

"All I'm hoping for is that ONCEs will like it and be satisfied," she sighed, smiling in anticipation.

She looked at you and nudged your shoulder, turning your gaze to her from the chip you've been busy devouring. "Hey, I can't be the only one who'll be receiving gratitude here.", She said after she sensed the unfairness that got her eyes lit up in realization. "Thank you by the way too, especially for accepting my request for you to join me on this one."

"Truly honored to be honest," you said, exuding humbleness. You even taunted Nayeon with a bow, lowering your head and placing your left hand on your torso, making Nayeon chuckle at your silliness. "To be a part of a solo debut by one of the members of one of the greatest girl groups ever to exist in the K-Pop industry, and not to mention, the one who singlehandedly chose me as her own pick is just something unbelievable to think," you said in amazement.

"Good luck with the promotions, Nayeon," you said, your mouth curving into a smile.

"Wow, the praise," Nayeon was touched, placing her hand on her chest to signify what she felt. "But again, thank you so much YN. If it wasn't for you too, my plans of wanting this album to be more worth listening will not happen."

"With all pleasure.", you smiled, delighted at Nayeon's additional heartwarming message for your contribution to her.

They went into complete silence once again for a moment as both of you focused on emptying the bag of chips. As you took the last remaining piece, Nayeon remembered something but no signs of surprise or shock can been seen in her expression since she knew that it would come to this already.

"You say the MV shooting is done today right?", Nayeon asked, but her face remained unquestionable.

"Yeah."

"And preparations for my solo album ends here.", she added, pointing her fingers down in motion. 

 "Oh... right.", you nodded. Both are now staring at one another, you gulped nervously as Nayeon began to looked at you intently. That stare right there simply reminded you already of what should happen between you and her.

"You know what that means, right?", she smirked. "Deadline has been reached. Time's running out, YN.", she pointed at her wrist like she was wearing a watch.

" It's been a week, I can get your answer now.", Nayeon began to lean herself closer than you as she waits for what you're about to respond.

Receiving again those eyes that won and made you surrendered in a not-so-hard way, your lips pressed altogether; tensely readied yourself to reveal what you got as you started to get flashbacks of everything what happened in 1 week that led both of you in this situation.

1 WEEK AGO (MONDAY)

The preparation for Nayeon's b-side song started. Originally, it doesn't have any plans to gain more activities as the company decided only that Nayeon will focus on her lead track as usual, just like her group's comebacks.

But, thankfully, they were generous enough to reconsider when she requested that this debut be more special and as a gift for ONCEs who waited many years to have someone from TWICE debut a solo project by making two music videos for her solo album, and the track that she chose is her own written b-side where she decided to collaborate with a fellow famous K-Pop female soloist; which is none other than you: (your stage name if you are a K-Pop idol)

When you first arrived at the JYP Entertainment building, you asked the receptionist where the recording studio #2 is, to which you are scheduled to meet up with Nayeon for the recording of her song. The lady receptionist directed you politely and you thanked her before you went on to look for it.

Reaching the 4th level of the building, you walked down the hallway until you found the door with the name of your meeting place imprinted on it. You knocked three times before the vocal coach opened the door.

Recognizing you immediately, she let you in as you greeted everyone inside, including the woman sitting with them with whom you'll be working the most.

TWICE's Im Nayeon, the center and a member of the nation's girl group, which is regarded as one of the best that ever existed in the entire K-Pop industry.

You two exchanged a shy greeting when you finally met face to face. The vocal coach makes some jokes about this being your first time working on a project with her before instructing each of you to begin recording and be guided on how to perfectly sing your respective parts with Nayeon.

3 hour passed, the recording successfully finished. Typing on your phone as you're contacting your family in Cheongnam-dong, you have little to no idea that someone was trying her best to to approach you bravely.

"Hey", a childly voice stole your attention away from the phone. Raising your head, you saw Nayeon standing near at you; grasping both the hems of her Bugs Bunny gray t-shirt.

"Oh, hey Nayeon- sunbaenim.", you awkwardly greeted her. You turned off your phone for a second to focus on Nayeon who just came up a conversation with you.

"Aish cut the formalities.", she clicked her tongue. "Nayeon is just fine."

"Oh... hehe sorry. Hello again, Nayeon.", you sheepishly said, scratching your nape.

"That's more like it.", Nayeon beamed in satisfaction.  "That's more like it," Nayeon beamed in satisfaction. "Uhm, sorry if you know... I kinda surprised you by coming here to talk with you, it's just... I want us to start getting used to each other," she stammered as she engaged in interaction with you.

"How nice of you, Nayeon. Yeah, sure. No problem," you said, attempting to make the two of you feel more at ease. "This could also help our work for our collaboration go more smoothly."

"You're right." she said. She came to a halt as she huffed in the air. "Uhm are you gonna go home, now? I just want to ask if do you mind me taking you to a trip around here?", she suggested.

You also loved that idea from Nayeon. It's your very first experience of stepping inside her company and it got you intrigued already when you passed the surrounding around you where you took some way that will lead you to the room. How much more could you give to see the rest that is contained within this place.

"I was about to but knowing that you want to build closeness with me, then I would love to. Nayeon.", you willingly accepted without any problems. Nayeon's eyes glinted as she lets out an adorable bunny grin as her reaction to your positive reply.