Babysit My Rookie Actress

Chapter 2 - The Photoshoot

Amelia and Isaac had finished their hair and makeup and changed into their outfits. They stood side by side, waiting for the editor to brief them on the concept for today's photoshoot.

A few moments later, Maya arrived with Luis and Andrew.

“Isaac, Amelia, as you both know, today's photoshoot is for the brand's spring collection,” Maya began. “The concept is a couple enjoying a romantic spring date. We want the photos to feel natural, sweet, and full of warmth.”

Isaac nodded. He had worked on similar concepts before, so the instructions were nothing unusual to him.

Amelia, however, suddenly became stiff.

A couple? A romantic date?

She looked down at her dress before glancing at Isaac.

Isaac noticed the change in her expression.

“What's wrong?” he asked quietly.

Amelia turned toward him and lowered her voice.

“I've never been this close to a man before. Can I really do this?”

Isaac looked at her worried face.

He had expected her to be nervous since it was her first photoshoot, but he hadn't expected that particular concern.

After a brief pause, he reassured her.

“Don't worry. I'll lead. Just follow me.”

Amelia looked at him.

For some reason, his simple words made her feel relieved.

He's so considerate, even though he's such a famous actor.

“Shall we start?” Maya asked. “Everyone is ready.”

“Sure. Let's start,” Isaac replied.

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The photoshoot began.

At first, Amelia struggled to find the right poses.

She understood how the clothes should look on camera, but knowing how to style an outfit and knowing how to pose while wearing it were two completely different things.

“Amelia, move a little closer to Isaac,” the photographer instructed. “You don't look like a couple right now.”

Amelia took a small step toward Isaac.

“Closer.”

She moved another step.

“A little closer.”

Amelia moved again.

Before she realized it, she was standing almost against him.

She froze.

Isaac glanced down at her.

“You can breathe,” he whispered.

“I'm breathing.”

“You're holding your breath.”

“I'm trying not to ruin your photos.”

“You're doing fine.”

Isaac gently placed an arm around her waist, guiding her into position.

“Amelia, look at me.”

She slowly raised her head.

“Inhale. Exhale.”

Amelia followed his instructions.

“Are you calmer now?” Isaac asked.

She nodded slightly.

“Then relax your body. Don't you want this photoshoot to end?”

Amelia blinked.

He's right.

At this rate, the photoshoot will never end if I keep standing like a statue.

She took another deep breath.

“You're right, Isaac. Thank you for the advice.”

Isaac smiled faintly.

“Good. Now, just follow my lead.”

This time, Amelia relaxed her shoulders and allowed Isaac to guide her through the poses.

The photographer immediately noticed the difference.

“That's better! Amelia, turn your face slightly toward Isaac. Yes, like that!”

The camera shutter clicked repeatedly.

“Beautiful! Hold that pose!”

As the photoshoot continued, Amelia gradually became more comfortable.

She watched how Isaac positioned himself, how he adjusted his expressions, and how he moved naturally between poses.

Whenever she was unsure, he quietly guided her.

She was learning faster than anyone had expected.

From the side of the studio, Andrew watched them with interest.

“I've never seen Isaac being this patient before,” he commented to Maya and Luis.

Maya turned toward him.

“What do you mean?”

“Usually, when his partner struggles during a photoshoot or filming, he lets the director or staff guide them. He normally focuses on his own part.”

Luis looked toward the two models.

“But today, he's helping Amelia himself.”

Andrew nodded.

“Exactly.”

Maya smiled as she watched Amelia and Isaac through the photographer's monitor.

“Well, whatever he's doing, it's working.”

---

Meanwhile, unknown to everyone inside the studio, drama director Jason Lee and screenwriter Flair Yoo happened to be in the same building.

They had just finished an interview for an upcoming project.

As they walked past the studio, Jason suddenly stopped.

Flair, who had been walking beside him, turned around.

“What is it?”

Jason was looking through the studio entrance.

“Do you know who that is?” he asked.

Flair followed his gaze.

“Of course. That's Isaac Kim, the famous actor.”

Jason shook his head.

“I know who he is. I'm asking about the woman beside him.”

Flair looked again.

A young woman in a floral dress was standing beside Isaac.

She didn't move with the polished confidence of a professional model. Occasionally, she hesitated before following Isaac's lead.

But there was something interesting about her expressions.

They were natural.

When Isaac spoke to her, her reactions seemed genuine rather than carefully rehearsed.

And somehow, the two of them looked remarkably comfortable together.

Flair tilted her head.

“Interesting.”

Jason nodded.

“Very.”

Flair glanced at the time.

“Want to watch the photoshoot? We've already finished our interview, and we don't have anything else scheduled.”

“Sure. Let's go.”

Jason walked into the studio, with Flair following behind him.

Andrew noticed them almost immediately.

“Director Jason? Writer Flair?”

He approached them with a surprised smile.

“What brings you here?”

“We had an interview in the building,” Jason explained. “We happened to pass by and noticed the photoshoot.”

Andrew nodded.

Jason looked toward Amelia.

“Who's the woman working with Isaac? I don't think I've seen her before. Is she a new model or actress?”

Before Andrew could answer, Maya approached them.

“Actually, she's one of our staff members,” Maya explained. “Our original female model couldn't make it today, so Amelia had to step in as her substitute.”

Jason raised his eyebrows.

“She's a staff member?”

“Yes. She's a junior fashion designer here.”

“Has she ever acted before?”

Maya shook her head.

“No. As far as I know, she has no acting experience. This is actually her first time standing in front of a camera as a model.”

Jason turned his attention back toward the photoshoot.

Isaac said something quietly to Amelia.

She looked at him, smiled, and immediately adjusted her pose.

The photographer raised his camera.

Click.

Click.

Click.

Jason smiled.

No acting experience, huh?

Beside him, Flair continued watching the pair with growing interest.

Neither of them said anything for a moment.

But both were beginning to think about the same thing.

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After several outfit changes, countless adjustments, and dozens of photographs, the photoshoot finally came to an end.

“Alright, everyone! That's a wrap!” the photographer announced.

Amelia immediately let out a long sigh of relief.

Finally, It's over.

She had never imagined that standing in front of a camera could be so exhausting.

Throughout the photoshoot, she had to remember where to place her hands, how to position her feet, which direction to look, and how to maintain a natural expression.

Even smiling required effort.

I thought models just had to look pretty in beautiful clothes. Apparently, I was wrong.

Amelia slowly made her way toward the sofa at the side of the studio and sat down.

“Finally, it's done,” she murmured.

She leaned against the backrest and closed her eyes for a moment.

Her feet were aching from standing in heels, and her mind felt as though it had been working nonstop for hours.

A few moments later, Maya approached her.

“Good job today, Amelia.”

Amelia opened her eyes and looked up.

“Thank you, Ms. Maya.”

“You did much better than I expected, especially considering this was your first time modeling.”

Amelia smiled weakly.

“I'm glad I didn't ruin the photoshoot.”

Maya laughed.

“You didn't ruin anything. The photographer was quite happy with the results.”

“Really?”

“Really. Now, go change into your own clothes and get some rest.”

Amelia nodded, but before she could stand, Maya continued.

“Oh, and we're going out for dinner. Would you like to join us?”

Amelia paused.

“Dinner?”

“Yes. A small dinner to celebrate finishing the photoshoot.”

Amelia immediately became interested.

“What are we eating, Ms. Maya?”

Maya blinked.

“We haven't decided yet.”

Amelia hesitated before asking another question.

“Is the company paying?”

Maya stared at her.

Amelia quickly explained.

“I worked really hard today, and I'm exhausted. If the company is paying, I think I can still find enough energy to go.”

Maya couldn't help laughing.

“Of course the company is paying.”

Amelia's expression brightened.

“Really?”

“Yes. Isaac, Andrew, Director Jason, Writer Flair, Luis, you, and I will be going. Just the seven of us.”

Amelia tilted her head.

“Director Jason and Writer Flair?”

“They were watching the photoshoot earlier. They're acquaintances of Isaac's, and we invited them to join us.”

“Oh, I see.”

Amelia nodded without thinking much about it.

At that moment, she was far more concerned about her empty stomach than the identities of the dinner guests.

She slowly stood up from the sofa.

“Alright, Ms. Maya. I'll go change now.”

“Good. Don't take too long.”

Amelia took a few steps toward the fitting room before suddenly turning around.

“Ms. Maya?”

“Yes?”

“Can we have meat for dinner?”

Maya raised an eyebrow.

“Meat?”

Amelia nodded seriously.

“I need meat to recharge. Please feed me meat.”

Maya stared at her for a moment before shaking her head.

“You really are something else, Amelia.”

Amelia smiled sweetly.

“Thank you, Ms. Maya!”

“That wasn't a compliment!”

But Amelia had already disappeared into the fitting room.

Maya could only sigh.

That girl...

Across the studio, Jason and Flair were having a quiet conversation while waiting for everyone to finish preparing.

Jason glanced toward the fitting room Amelia had just entered.

“She's quite an interesting girl, isn't she?”

Flair followed his gaze.

“She certainly is.”

Jason smiled thoughtfully.

“I'm looking forward to dinner.”

Flair looked at him.

“You're not just thinking about dinner, are you?”

Jason didn't answer immediately.

Instead, he glanced toward Isaac, who was speaking with Andrew on the other side of the studio.

Then he smiled.

“Let's talk over dinner.”

Flair understood the meaning behind his words.

She smiled too.

What had started as an ordinary photoshoot was about to become something much more interesting.

And Amelia, who was currently thinking about nothing but a delicious meat dinner, had absolutely no idea.