Synn's POV

"I love you, Synnderella!"

"You're so pretty!"

A smile spread across my face when I heard a few of our fans calling out my name. Some of them still call me Synnderella and I find it so adorable. It was a joke Arika started but our fans were so adamant in saying that it was true even compiling some videos of me acting like it. I can still remember Elisse laughing over a video of me sitting like a man.

Once I enter the premises, my manager laughed at my expression.

"Why are you smiling like that?" she asked and I giggled. Seeing her with us right now makes me happier.

Though confused, I was quite impressed with how Gold, despite telling me he won't do it, made a move and had his agency request that no personnel is laid off due to what happened. So, our manager wasn't fired.

She was ecstatic when she called me to tell the news and though I was happy, I wasn't sure how to really feel.

Gold, why did he do it?

Does he have a motive?

More importantly, my thoughts traveled back to the memory of the other night, when he called me trying to pull a prank.

Yeah, it was a fucking prank that almost ruined my whole system, shaking my consciousness a bit.

How was it easy for him to tell me that we are now dating?

Imagine my shock when he said that only to be frustrated when I saw him laughing his ass off of my reaction.

Though I wasn't really sure how I would react if in case he was really asking me out.

Why would he though?

It was obvious that he really likes her.

Apparently, he called me to tell me that he'd thought about what I said and gave it a try. He said he felt bad for my manager because she didn't do anything wrong.

For a moment, my heart fluttered at his words. I knew PERSONA was known to show love to their staff but him thinking about the welfare of ours caught me a little off-guard. In all honesty, he doesn't have any responsibility for our people.

It's my job to do what he had done but I guess at this point, he has more capability than I am.

At least for now.

"Synn, you need to hurry. Your members are waiting in the dressing room," my manager reminded me. "Just head there. I just need to go and do final arrangements before I meet you guys," she added and I smiled in acknowledgment.

Soon enough, I was walking down on the familiar pathway leading me to our usual dressing room.

The girls headed first to the location for the filming of our performance of our Music Show appearance while I had to drop by the office real quick for a quick orientation about my next month's schedule.

I had a few events to attend due to my modeling and advertising commitments.

Hopping a little, I was humming our new song on our way to find our room.

Soft chuckles escaped my lips when I realized what I was wearing. Elisse will kill me for wearing her favorite shirt.

Just when I turned on a corner, I pivoted autopilot when my eyes caught a familiar built, with a face that can make millions of girls swoon over. In short, the face of the man I was dreading to see, Gold Simons. He was wearing a set of clothes I am guessing that was a stage outfit.

Right, they were currently promoting their album.

The man was borderline trouble. And it's something I am avoiding right now. I have been called on the office too many times for this month. I don't need another invitation.

But before I can muster another step, I felt a hand stopping me from behind.

Shit.

"Not so fast, cupcake," my body stiffened at the sound of his voice. It was captivating and I want to scold myself for getting affected. It was just four words. Damn it.

Pulling me gently, he was able to make me turn towards him, my eyes locking with his in an instant, the smile showing on his face made my heart skip a little.

Calm down, Synncinati. He's just Gold, that Gold.

"You look happy today. Are you that happy to see me?" he teased and I started coughing, pulling my arm off his grasp gradually.

How did he end up a tease like this? I remember hearing things about him being all too shy around with girls. Or am I that unappealing that he isn't even fazed one bit?

Regardless, how can he act like this when we're literally just on the hallway of a fucking Music Show where a lot of staff and even fellow idols go?

With that in thought, my eyes unconsciously checked our surroundings. And like what I thought, a few idols were looking in our direction. Some looked confused while the others looked interested in what's happening.

Shit.

This may get her into another trouble.

Before this turns into an even more awkward situation, I immediately bowed my head to greet him.

"Nice seeing you senior," I greeted before attempting to walk past him only to be stopped once again, this time, he stepped sideways to block my way making me almost hiss in annoyance.

"Woah," he chuckled, catching the slight annoyance on my expression.

"Senior," I whispered, my expression changing a little. As much as possible, I am trying to avoid any interaction with him. My members have talked about these and they were worried I'd get too much hate from the fans. "Please let me pass. I don't want to get myself into another trouble," I said gritting my teeth as I try to control myself.

"At least thank me Synn. You owe me one for taking care of your people," he said raising his eyebrow at me. "All I need was a smile and an attitude that is anything but indifference,"

And that hit a nerve.

His words were nothing but the truth. He did what I can't. He took care of the situation that I was supposed to handle.

Because you're still weak Synn. You have to work harder. I told to myself.

With my hands balled into a fist, I bowed once again to express my gratitude but his next words stopped me.

"Too bad, I changed my mind. Save your 'thank you' for another day. You won't know when I'd be needing your favor in the future," he whispered and before I can respond, both of us turned our attention to our right when we heard someone calling his name.

"Hey Gold!" his co-member Raze, came rushing pulling Gold by the collar, eyes widening when he saw me. "Oh, Synn,"

"Hi," I greeted and he smiled at me in acknowledgment.

"Is this guy pestering you, Synn?" he chuckled head locking Gold in an adorable way, the younger one hissing uncomfortably.

"Hey!"

Even though annoyed, I can't help but admire the closeness that they have. They really seemed to be a family.

Just then, I saw Gold's face darkening, his eyes glued behind my back.

Before I can even turn around, his right hand reached for the top of my head messing my hair a little. My breath hitch at the sudden contact and I know even Raze was surprised.

"I'll call you later," he cheered, a smile now showing on his face. But I know, I saw it, the same glint I saw from last time, sadness.

He's at it again, faking the smile on his face, putting up a facade.

So I let him. I let him play with my hair even though I hate it when my bangs get messed up if that's what will make him comfortable.

And then our eyes met. I wasn't sure but the glint in his eyes changes yet I wasn't sure what to call it.

With one last bunny grin, he pinches the side of my cheeks lightly before turning around pulling a confused Raze along with him.

I was left in awe, struck about what just happened. He smiled. The bunny smiled was sincere.

Or was it?

By this time, I've noticed a lot of eyes on me, even her.

So that's the reason.

Because of her.

Why Synn? Why do you let him play with your feelings like that?

And why does it hurt you when you see him in pain?

Shaking those thoughts in mind, I slowly headed straight forward.

I better find my members before I create another mess. I seem to get involved in such weird situations these days.