A/N: Thanks for R&R! Episode three is here! Shang's and Gong Xi's (Sho and Kyoko) relationship reminds me of the song I Want You Back by Jackson 5 ^^ The Shang/Gong Xi/Lian (Sho/Kyoko/Ren) relationship reminds me of the song According To You by Orianthi ^^ .../watch?v=Cu1DX4Dawg0&list=UUBvDVmiOb782cBzwbA0BZDg&index=1&feature=plcp
Character: Gong Xi/Kyoko, Qin/Moko, Ren/Lian, Sho/Shang, Director Shen/Director Sawara, Qi Shu Fang/Amamiya, Yang/Sho's manager, Mr. Du/Yashiro, Fei Li Hua/Erika, Mei Shen/Mimori, Qing Yuan/Natsu, Wei Xu/Mio, Luo Li/Lory, Zhou Mi/Reino
Places: Taidong/Kyoto, Taipei/Tokyo, Taiwan/Japan
Wan Lixue character: Gong Xi/Mulan, Lian/Jun Cheng, Fei Li Hua/Li Mei, Shu Fang/Ling, Shang/Yi Chen, Qin/Zhi Feng
Extravagant Challenge: Season 2
Previously: The three Love Me members are being starred in a movie called Wan Lixue with Dun He Lian, Bu Po Shang, and Fei Li Hua. Shang had a hard time with the romantic scenes but with help from Lian, he was able to do it right. Weeks after, Director Hong Long announces that they will be shooting the next few scenes on an island resort.
~"Ai shi du xiu solo" Love is a solo show~ Ai shi Solo S.O.L.O!
Episode 3: Round three, Stage Two, Part 1
Shang growled at the TV in front of him as entertainment news were being reported. Not only were they talking about Gong Xi and Dun He Lian, they were also talking about this new rock group called Vie Ghoul - mostly about their lead singer named Zhou Mi who Shang was furious about almost as much as Dun He Lian. Zhou Mi was a tall male with orange-brownish hair like Shang, his bangs swooping to partially cover one eye, almost like Shang. They say that he could replace Bu Po Shang easily if Shang doesn't get the upper hand first.
Shang turned the TV off, tossing the remote to the side. His manager peaked her head into the room. "Shang, are you ready to go?" Yang asked. Her client nodded, grabbing his bags and walked pass her.
"Vie Ghoul is getting to him again," Yang mumbled to herself. She looked at him in sympathy, knowing how hard it must be, filming a movie with his ex-girlfriend that he had used and is now dating his enemy Dun He Lian, and now he's threatened to be replaced in the music industry.
Gong Xi bounced in her seat of the bus that took the cast and crew to the hotel that they will be staying at on the island. Shu Fang grinned next to her, looking out the window. Qin kept her proffesional mask on, hiding her excitement behind the the calm mask. They checked in to the hotel, the three sharing a room while Fei Li Hua had her own and Lian and Shang shared a room. Shang lashed out about how can he share a room with Dun He Lian, his enemy, whining to his manager but lost.
"The purpose of this movie is to work peacefully with other companies - meaning without conflict," Director Hong Long explained.
Dun He Lian turned to Bu Po Shang, a blinding smile on his face. "Let's work well together," Lian said to him. He stuck out his hand for him to shake. Director Red Dragon nodded in satisfaction, leaving them to consult with the rest of the crew. When the director left, Lian's smile turned dark. "You heard the director, no conflict," Lian told Shang smoothly, extending his hand again. Shang stared at it then reluctantly took it. He intended to slap his hand harshly but once it went into contact with Dun He Lian's hand, it was gripped tight. Lian smiled again then left with Mr. Du.
Shang shook his wrist, his hand red from the actor's grip. Why is he like this? He thought. He looked towards Dun He Lian again then got his answer. Gong Xi had just came back from her room and went out to greet her senior. She smiled up at Lian happily, Lian smiling warmly back. Lian turned his head, whispering something to Mr. Du. His manager nodded with a smirk that made Lian roll his eyes. Mr. Du turned around, walking out of the hotel to make a call. Once he was gone, Lian swung an arm around Gong Xi's back so very naturally, walking with her in the lobby. Shang had expected Gong Xi to flinch and move away... but she didn't. In fact, she welcomed it. Shang growled again. A few visitors caught sight of the walking couple, pulling out their cameras and snapping pictures. The couple gave a friendly smile to them in return. The whole time, Gong Xi's heart was racing walking next to Dun He Lian.
"So they are together," Shang's manager, Yang, said from beside him. She crossed her arms and glanced at Bu Po Shang, immediately regretting what she said. "You had it coming, Shang," She told him.
"Oh, really?" Shang said, actually curious.
"You made her have no friends, you had used her while you were rising in the music industries, cheated on her, called her a boring, bumpkin girl with no sex appeal, and now you want her back?" Yang said, counting the reasons with each finger. Shang sighed.
"I'm tired," Shang whined, showing his puppy eyes to Yang. She rolled her eyes, guiding the bratty singer to his room.
An hour later, Yang stared at the sleeping figure under the sheets, pity in her eyes. She just had a short meeting with Director Hong Long about the drama's OST. He had planned on having Bu Po Shang create one song for the drama and have other top artists in the OST. One of them being Vie Ghoul for some odd reason.
Lian watched Gong Xi as she shuffled through her things in her suitcase, making sure she had everything. He leaned against the wall of her room, his arms crossed. He had changed into a casual black button shirt and black pants, an outift for the scene they were about to do that afternoon. Gong Xi had changes into a red tank top with a white long sleeve shirt under and short shorts with white leggings under.
"I remember this!" Gong Xi suddenly exclaimed. She held out a white dress with white feather on the shoulders.
"Where did you get that?" Lian asked, knowing well that Gong Xi doesn't like buying expensive things nor would she let others buy anything expensive for her.
Gong Xi smiled. "This is the dress I wore at Bu Po Shang's PV when I played the part as an angel. They told me I could keep this," she said, holding it in front of Lian.
"Bu Po Shang, huh?" Even though he smiled, Gong Xi could tell that it was fake by the look in his eyes. Why would he still beupset about it even though she told him that she didn't want revenge anymore?
"Uh...," Gong Xi stuttered, looking down. "I need to tell you something, but promise not to be mad at me." She looked back up. "During the PV, the angel that I play was supposed to kill the demon that fell in love with her best friend because angels and demons weren't supposed to be together but she knew that her best friend would be mad at her. There was a scene where me and Bu Po Shang was on the roof... I was supposed put ring my hands around his neck and push him off... but instead of having him fall and safely land on the mat below, I started to choke him to death." Gong Xi looked down again, afraid of what her senior might think of her actions.
Unexpectedly, Lian started to laugh. Gong Xi's head shot up to look at him. That was not a forced laugh. It was real. Lian covered his mouth and continued to laugh even though Gong Xi was glaring at him. "Are you laughing at me?" Gong Xi asked angrily. "Aren't you upset?"
"You... you tried... to choke him... to death?" Lian asked between laughs. "Why would I be upset?"
"Well, wouldn't you say that I should put acting before revenge? You said revenge was a terrible motive to enter showbiz," Gong Xi said, standing up.
"Xiao Xi," Lian said in a gentle voice. He pushed himself away from the wall and wrapped his arms around her. "I understand why you would do that by what he had put you through, so I'm not upset. The main thing is that the PV had great reviews and it got you into Dark Moon. If you hadn't been in Dark Moon, I wouldn't have the opportunity to work along side of you." Lian knew he shouldn't be doing this, hugging her, but he just couldn't resist. Besides, he had his mask slip so many times in front of her and she hadn't really notice. Either that or she convinced herself that it was nothing. Before, he was upset that Gong Xi would even accept the job to star in Bu Po Shang's PV, the person who had played with her heart. He was jealous, even. Being this close to Gong Xi made his heart beat faster.
Gong Xi was surprised when Lian pulled her in, wrapping his strong arms around her, hugging her. A blush rose in her cheeks. Her head rested on his chest and she could have sworn that his heart was beating almost as fast as hers. That's impossible, Gong Xi thought ,he would never think of me like that... Wait, did he just called me Xiao Xi again?
"Thank you, Lian," Gong Xi said quietly.
Shang smirked, strutting down the halls of the hotel, looking for Gong Xi's room number. Director Hong Long had told him to get Gong Xi for the next scene. Yes, he had asked Bu Po Shang instead of Dun He Lian. Shang felt smug about it.
He knocked on Gong Xi's door, clearing his throat. He would have to try being nice to her to win her back. What should he say? Maybe just simple talk. He knocked again. He heard shuffling behind the door. Knock, knock. The doorknob turned slowly, Shang's stomach twisting nervously. Who opened the door made him want to vomit out his stomach.
"Ah, hello, Bu Po Shang," Dun He Lian answered with a charming smile. "We were just about to head down to the set." Lian had his arm stretched so the door was wide open but was blocked by him. Gong Xi appeared behind Lian with a smile. "Is there something you need?" Lian asked.
Shang realized that he was staring like an idiot with his mouth open. He shook his head and glared at Lian. "No. I just came to tell you to hurry up," Shang said. With that he turned and walked away with so much anger that fire burned in his path. "We?" Shang spat.
A/n: A part for people who pity Shang/Fuwa Sho. Ah, the fluffiness in here .