Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 705 You and I, nestled together
"Hey, that's a great emotional take." Director Han Junxi's voice came through the walkie-talkie, filled with satisfied approval.

"Take a 15-minute break, touch up your makeup, and prepare for the next scene."

"Yes." Quan Xuanhe responded and sat down on a folding chair in the waiting area at the edge of the set.

His assistant handed him his personal cell phone: "Someone just sent you a message."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk unlocked his screen, and in the pinned chat box, a striking red dot lit up next to Minatozaki Sana's avatar.

The latest one is:

Sana: Hey, where are you right now?

Scrolling up, I saw a message she sent half an hour earlier, clearly filled with resentment.

Where are you? Why aren't you on set?

Quan Xuanhe pinched the bridge of his nose, and could almost imagine her frustrated look after running away empty-handed.

Why didn't this guy tell me he wanted to visit the set sooner?

Is it to create a surprise for yourself?
He tapped the screen with his fingertip, quickly replied with his current location, and added a sentence.

"Just finished filming a scene on the set of 'DP'. It's a night shoot here, probably going to be late into the night. What, does Miss Sana have any instructions?"

The message was sent and received a reply almost instantly:
Sana: Just wait!

The two concise words carry an undeniable air of authority.

oioi, that's quite impressive!

Quan Xuanhe raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, yet also feeling it was her style.

He handed his phone to his assistant: "Sana might be coming over. Take this when she arrives."

The assistant took the phone, glanced at it, nodded, and wrote it down: "Got it. There will be a slightly longer break after we finish filming this scene. I'll go tell the production crew."

Forty minutes later, just as Kwon Soonhyuk finished a scene and was having his eyes closed while the makeup artist touched up his makeup to cover up the sweat, a barely perceptible commotion came from the entrance of the film set.

He opened his eyes and, through the gaps in the mirror and the crowd, saw that familiar figure.

Sana Minatozaki was wrapped in a thick, long, off-white down jacket, the hood pulled up over her head, obscuring most of her face. Her assistant was beside her, having led her over.

Seeing that Sana Minatozaki was coming over, Xuanhe waved to signal the makeup artist that it was okay, then turned around and looked at her with a slightly helpless smile.

"Why are you so eager to visit the set in the middle of the night?"

Sana Minato pulled back the hood of her down jacket, revealing her meticulously styled curly hair and her radiant face, which was beautiful even in the dim light.

But at that moment, those beautiful eyes were staring at him.

"Interested? Kwon Hyun-hyuk, do you think I look very interested right now?"

Sana Minatosaki spoke in a low voice, but her words were very impolite.

"You just missed once, and if you miss again, you're finished!"

Quan Xuanhe found her angry expression somewhat amusing and pointed to the empty chair next to him.

"Sit? Aren't you tired of standing?"

“I won’t sit.” Minatozaki Sana stood with her arms crossed, looking down at Kwon Hyun-hyuk with disdain.

"I made a special trip to see you filming 'The Lost Tomb,' but you've come here instead. You're not answering my calls or replying to my messages. Are you that busy?"

"I'm filming with my phone on silent, it's not that I'm not replying on purpose."

Quan Xuanhe explained patiently, picked up his thermos that was next to him, unscrewed the lid and took a sip. It contained ginseng tea prepared by his assistant.

"DP needs to speed up its production schedule. The director and the entire crew are working hard, so I can't not come."

"Tch, she clearly doesn't care." Sana Minatozaki was obviously not buying this reason. She took a step closer, and the fur collar of her down jacket almost brushed against Kwon Hyun-hyuk's face.

"I see that you, Actor Kwon, have a schedule that's more packed than the president's, but you can't squeeze out a single minute to report to me, right?"

Her breath carried a hint of the outside chill, mixed with her familiar sweet fragrance, wafting towards me.

Quan Xuanhe looked at her slightly flushed cheeks, so close to his own, and at her eyes that seemed to say, "I care, but I'm pretending to be angry," and found it amusing.

He reached out and pulled her wrist, making Sana Minatozaki sit down on the empty folding chair next to him.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk softened his tone, his voice carrying a hint of reassurance.

"Next time something similar happens, I'll let you know in advance, okay? Miss Sana, don't be angry, it's not worth getting upset."

He casually picked up his thermos and handed it to her.

"Want something hot? It's cold outside."

Sana Minatozaki looked at the cup he handed her, and after hearing his kind words, the anger she had been holding back deflated like a punctured balloon.

She didn't take the cup, but still gave an awkward hum, which was a reluctant way of accepting the situation.

After all, he's still a bit of a proud person.

"How's filming? Are you always busy?"

Sana Minatozaki finally spoke, her tone softening and revealing genuine concern.

She adjusted her posture, wrapped her down jacket tighter, and looked at his slightly tired but still focused profile.

"Yeah, busy, even busier lately." Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes briefly, then opened them again.

He's currently juggling multiple projects, so his filming schedule is indeed very heavy.

"No wonder you look a bit thinner than last time I saw you," Minatozaki Sana muttered softly, her eyes sweeping over his face as if comparing it to her previous impression.

"Really?" Kwon Hyun-hyuk subconsciously touched his jawline.

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. Looks like I should eat more these days."

Although it wasn't mentioned before, Kwon Heonhyuk's diet management was quite strict, so he was rather picky about the ingredients. If he wasn't allowed to eat his fill, then he couldn't at least eat well.

He didn't have any extravagant desires, so that wasn't a problem for him.

“It’s fine to stay like this…” Sana Minatozaki looked at him, then said.

Kwon Heonhyuk has lost some weight, but what's that saying again?

Unless you're so thin you look unrecognizable, generally speaking, the thinner you are, the better you look.

Sana Minatosaki thought he was quite handsome, and sometimes her anger would dissipate upon seeing his handsome face.

"Okay, then you should eat more and gain some weight, preferably more flesh on your body."

Quan Xuanhe listened to what she said and nodded without changing his expression. Then he turned to Minatozaki Sana and started talking.

What does this mean?
Am I fat?

Sana Minatozaki touched her face, her eyes looking somewhat unfriendly.

A woman's fatal problem.

"You're not fat at all, that's why we're letting you eat more to gain weight. You're starting to get thinner and thinner."

"Is not it good?"

Sana Minatozaki frowned and threw out another fatal question.

"Good, yet not good."

?

Hearing his ambiguous answer, Sana Minatozaki's eyes flashed with a dangerous glint.

"If it's too thin, it'll feel uncomfortable."

What... does this mean?
Sana Minato was taken aback, but seeing Kwon Hyun-hyuk's somewhat subtle expression, she instantly understood what he meant.

"ah!"

"what are you thinking!"

"His mind is full of pornographic nonsense!"

Sana Minatozaki shouted angrily.

"Brother Xuanhe, the director said we can start preparing for the next scene."

“Okay.” Quan Xuanhe immediately stood up, quickly picked up the script next to him, and said to Minatozaki Sana, “I’m going to film first, I’ll be back.”

Without giving Sana Minatozaki a chance to speak, she turned and walked into the film set.

All that was left was Sana Minatozaki, who was standing there, seething with anger.

Watching Kwon Hyun-hyuk begin filming, Minatozaki Sana looked down at herself.

Is she very thin?

The night was as dark as ink, and the lights on set went out one by one, leaving only a few lonely work lights beside the equipment truck, swaying with a dim yellow glow in the cold wind.

When director Han Junxi called it a wrap, the entire "DP" crew relaxed.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk slowly walked back to the waiting area.

The high-intensity, high-concentration night shoot was indeed tough to handle, and fatigue washed over him like a tide. He rubbed the back of his neck, feeling quite tired.

Sana Minatozaki was still sitting in that folding chair, nodding her head.

She was trying to stay awake while waiting for Kwon Hyun-hyuk to finish work, but the exhaustion of the late night and the long wait on set eventually took its toll, and her eyelids kept drooping.

Let alone asking Quan Xuanhe about the problem of her being uncomfortable, it's a bit too much to endure this for so long.

The hood of her down jacket was askew, and a few strands of hair playfully fell beside her slightly flushed cheeks, giving her a serene look in the dim light.

Seeing that Minatozaki Sana was about to fall into a deep sleep, Kwon Hyun-hyuk walked over quietly.

But Sana Minatozaki woke up immediately, raising her head abruptly with a look of confusion in her eyes, like a startled little animal.

Upon recognizing him, the initial confusion was quickly replaced by clarity, and he yawned, covering his mouth slightly.

"Finished filming?" Her voice was slightly hoarse from just waking up, which actually made it sound less aggressive.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk looked at Minatozaki Sana, "Let's go back to the hotel."

Need I even mention sending it back to Sana Minatozaki? We've waited until now, what else could she be doing but with me?

The assistant had already driven the van to the nearest location. Kwon Hyun-hyuk opened the car door and let Sana Minatozaki get in first, sitting next to him.

The car door closed, and the air conditioner hummed with warm air.

This kind of atmosphere makes it easiest to fall asleep.

The car started smoothly, drove away from the film set, and merged into the empty streets late at night.

The car drove smoothly along the empty streets late at night, the low hum of the engine and the warm air from the air conditioner creating a soothing white noise.

The car was dimly lit, with only the occasional streetlights outside casting flickering shadows on Quan Xuanhe's face.

"Are you this tired?"

Sana Minatozaki turned to look at him, her previous annoyance largely gone, replaced by a barely perceptible tenderness.

He closed his eyes, leaned his head back slightly, his Adam's apple rose and fell gently with his breath, and his brows showed genuine exhaustion.

"What else?" Quan Xuanhe replied without even lifting his eyelids.

"With filming multiple projects in a row, especially night shoots, I can't keep up my energy levels."

"Deserved it."

Sana Minatozaki was sharp-tongued, but her body unconsciously leaned closer to him, her down jacket making a soft rustling sound.

"Who told you to have such a packed schedule, working non-stop?"

Kwon Hyun-hyuk smacked his lips, unsurprised by Minatozaki Sana's attitude.

"Making money... isn't shameful."

He adjusted his posture slightly, finding a more comfortable angle to lean back.

"Besides, you can't just turn away an opportunity when it comes."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk said this while yawning.

Seeing that he was very sleepy, Sana Minatozaki didn't say anything more, after all, she was also a little tired.

The car fell completely silent, with only the sound of the engine and the two people breathing.

It only took a few minutes; Kwon Hyun-hyuk tilted his head and fell asleep.

Sana Minatozaki quietly gazed at his sleeping profile. The lamplight glided across his straight nose, casting soft shadows beneath his long eyelashes.

She suddenly pursed her lips, then swallowed softly.

She couldn't help but reach out and gently touch his chin with her fingertips, pinching it lightly before gently withdrawing her hand.

Sana Minato licked her lips, turned her head to look out the car window, and pretended that nothing had just happened.

She didn't really miss Kwon So-hyuk, she just really craved him, okay?

Time passed in silence. The car finally slid into the hotel's underground parking garage and came to a smooth stop.

"Xuanhe, Sanaxi, we've arrived."

The assistant whispered a reminder.

Sana Minatozaki did not wake him up immediately.

She looked at him, who was fast asleep and completely unguarded. After a few seconds, she finally reached out and gently touched his wrist, her voice soft and gentle.

"We're here, wake up."

Quan Xuanhe's eyelashes fluttered a few times, and he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with the confusion of just waking up. It took him several seconds to focus on her face.

"arrive?"

"Okay, let's get off."

Sana Minatozaki looked at his dazed expression and spoke in a soft tone that she herself didn't realize was unusual.

The two got out of the car, and the hotel lobby was empty and quiet late at night.

Quan Xuanhe rubbed his temples, trying to shake off his sleepiness; his steps were still a little heavy.

Sana Minatozaki silently followed beside him. Seeing that he was swaying slightly, she naturally reached out and gently took his arm, leaning her body against him and resting her head on his shoulder.

Quan Xuanhe paused for a moment, then looked down at her in his arms.

Sana Minatozaki didn't look at him, but moved even closer to him, muttering softly, "What are you looking at... Let's go, I'm so sleepy."

Quan Xuanhe didn't speak, but the corners of his mouth silently curved upwards into a shallow arc.

Instead, he adjusted his posture to make her lean more securely against him, and reached out to put his arm around Minatozaki Sana.

The two of them nestled together, their shadows intertwined in the corridor, as they walked toward the elevator.

The elevator ascended smoothly, and in the cramped space, Sana Minatozaki was still holding his arm.

He swiped his card to enter, and the motion-sensor light in the suite's entryway turned on. Kwon Hyun-hyuk immediately lay down on the sofa, unwilling to move.

"Okay, let's go wash up first."

Sana Minatozaki's voice came through, accompanied by the rustling sound of her taking off her down jacket.

She stood by the sofa, looking down at him slumped over, her brows furrowing slightly as she gave him a helpless reminder.

Quan Xuanhe closed his eyes, hummed through his nose, and drew out the last sound without moving.

Sana Minato glared at him for a few seconds, and seeing that he really looked like he was going to fall asleep on the spot, she had no choice but to resign herself to her fate and turn to walk towards the bathroom.

Soon after, the sound of water could be heard from inside.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of water stopped, and a warm, damp feeling wafted out from the bathroom doorway.

"Hey, it's your turn." Sana Minatozaki's voice rang out, warm and moist from her recent bath.

She changed into a light cotton loungewear set, her hair wrapped in a towel, and the exposed lines of her neck and collarbone gleamed delicately under the light.

She walked to the sofa and gently touched Quan Xuanhe's calf with her toes.

"Hurry up, you're covered in sweat and dust from the film set, you stink."

The words used were disdainful, but the tone was not harsh.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk slowly propped himself up and opened his eyes. His gaze met that of Minatozaki Sana looking down at him; her cheeks were flushed with a healthy blush from her recent shower, and her eyes were bright.

"I need to rest for a while, I feel too tired."

He smirked, stood up, and shuffled toward the bathroom.

A simple hot water rinse washed away some of the sticky feeling of fatigue. Kwon Hyun-hyuk quickly dried himself off, put on a clean T-shirt and pajama bottoms, and came out.

Only a floor lamp was left on in the living room; Sana Minatozaki was no longer on the sofa.

He walked towards the bedroom.

The door was ajar, and the warm yellow light from the bedside lamp shone through.

Pushing open the door, I saw Sana Minatozaki sitting on the side of the large bed with her back to the door, looking down at her phone screen, the light and shadow outlining her slender shoulders and back.

Hearing the noise, Sana Minatozaki turned around and looked at him.

"I still want to tonight..."

Quan Xuanhe walked over slowly. After taking a shower, his drowsiness had lessened a bit, but the feeling of fatigue and lethargy was even stronger.

"You're so exhausted..."

"Okay ah?"

Sana Minatozaki looked him up and down, and finally uttered a question.

Upon hearing this, Quan Xuanhe's lips twitched.

What does this say?

Quan Xuanhe walked to his side, lifted a corner of the blanket, and lay down.

Sana Minato also lay down, moving very gently, pulling up her blanket to deliberately leave a gap, her back to Kwon Hyun-hyuk.

"come over."

After Quan Xuanhe finished speaking, he pulled Minatozaki Sana into his arms without saying another word.

This woman is a bit too arrogant.

Sana Minatozaki gasped in surprise, but then mumbled a couple of things and stopped talking, adjusting her position to lie comfortably in his arms.

The warm, soft touch pressed against him through the thin fabric of her clothes, carrying her pleasant scent.

A slender arm rested on his waist.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk adjusted his position slightly to make her more comfortable.

In the darkness, Sana Minatozaki gently rested her forehead against his broad back, feeling the slight rise and fall of his steady heartbeat and breathing.

That subtle restlessness born of disappointment and waiting, along with the last vestiges of forced bravado, finally dissipated completely in this solid and warm embrace, transforming into a silent sense of peace.

um….
It's definitely more comfortable this way.

Sana Minatozaki lay comfortably in his arms, feeling his breath, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a sense of security and support.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk…

It's quite nice as a body pillow.

(End of this chapter)