⤷ in which a secret almost gets exposed and zoey is never allowed to go live for a while.
dividers by @arlerts-angel
pairings: polytrix x fem! reader
cw: fluff, secret relationship (they are terrible at hiding it), established relationship, mild chaos, accidental almost-exposure, live stream mishap, affectionate teasing, bobby doesn't get paid enough
lights above buzz softly, a low hum settling into the room. the rehearsal space feels alive in that familiar way—mirrors lining the walls, catching every movement, speakers murmuring a looping instrumental no one’s bothered to turn off.
rumi stands behind zoey, close enough that their shadows overlap. her hands rest on zoey’s shoulders, adjusting her posture with practiced ease, thumbs pressing lightly to guide her into place.
“no, like this,” rumi says, calm and steady. “you’re cutting the line short.”
she nudges zoey’s shoulder back, correcting the angle.
zoey laughs, leaning back into the touch, all ease and mischief. “wow,” she grins at their reflection. “you just wanted an excuse to touch me.”
rumi rolls her eyes, but her hands stay where they are. if anything, her grip firms—grounding, familiar. “focus,” she says, the softness in her voice giving her away.
for a moment, framed by mirrors and music, they look entirely at home—moving in quiet sync, the room holding them gently.
mira watches them for a second, fond, before her phone buzzes.
⤷ y/n: heading up now. i’ve got snacks for you three 🤍
“i’ll be right back,” mira says calmly, already turning toward the door, phone in hand.
rumi hums in response and steps aside, reaching for her water bottle. she takes a slow sip, eyes still following mira out of the room.
zoey watches her go, then turns back to rumi, eyes bright in that familiar, hopeful way—the look that always means she’s about to ask for something.
“hey,” zoey says lightly, rocking on her heels. “mind if i go live for a bit?”
rumi exhales, amused, twisting the cap back on. “go on,” she says. “but after that, we’re back to work. no excuses.”
zoey grins, leaning in to press a quick kiss to rumi’s cheek, lingering just a second longer than necessary. “promise.”
rumi huffs a quiet laugh, fingers brushing zoey’s wrist as she pulls away. “you always say that.”
“and i always mean it,” zoey says, already reaching for her phone.
she pulls it out, glances at rumi again, softer now. “i love you.”
rumi smiles without looking up as she reaches for the speaker remote. “i love you too.” she turns the music off, just in case.
“hi everyone! it’s been forever, right?”
the chat surges instantly.
why are you allowed on live again?
are rumi and mira with you?
zoey laughs, spinning once and giving a loose pan of the room. “hey! i’m being supervised today.”
rumi steps briefly into frame, draping an arm around zoey’s shoulders. “someone has to keep her focused.”
zoey leans into her easily. “she’s lying. she loves me.”
rumi squeezes her shoulder, fond. “no comment.”
are you guys rehearsing for a new song??
mira walks in first, arms full with the snacks you brought—neatly packed, very you.
hat pulled low, script tucked under your arm, already mid-thought as you walk.
“—i don’t know,” you’re saying to mira, brows furrowed. “it still feels stiff when i say it like that—”
zoey’s smile locks in place.
rumi’s heart drops straight to her stomach.
SOMEONE BETTER BE SCREEN RECORDING RN
mama, a girl behind you 🧍
everything clicks at once.
without breaking stride, you pivot smoothly, ducking your head and angling your body sideways like you were never meant to be seen at all.
“shi—” you start, then recover quickly, already backing up. “sorry—”
zoey reacts on pure instinct, laughing a little too loud. “fit check!” she announces, swinging the camera toward the mirror farthest from the door.
rumi steps forward at the same time, shifting just enough to block the doorway as you slip past her and disappear down the hall.
mira sets the snacks down carefully, not even glancing at the camera as she murmurs, “zoey. cut the camera.”
zoey snaps the phone back to her face. “okay! rehearsals calling, love you guys!”
i just joined, what's happening 😭
CONFIRM OR DENY RIGHT NOW COWARDS
zoey smiles sweetly. “you all need sleep.”
she ends the live and exhales, long and shaky, like she’s been holding it in for minutes.
down the hall, you’re curled into the couch, hat finally off, script clutched to your chest.
“i’m so sorry,” you say the second they arrive. “i didn’t realize you were live, i should have knocked—”
rumi sits first, pulling you into her side without hesitation. “love, breathe.”
zoey flops down on your other side, tucking herself close and pressing a kiss to your temple. “it was an accident, baby.”
mira kneels in front of you, hands gentle on your knees. “you handled it perfectly.”
you hide your face. “bobby’s going to lose his mind.”
rumi hums. “no he won't.”
then zoey nudges your script with her finger. “since you’re already here,” she says gently, “wanna practice?”
you groan again. “after that?”
mira’s mouth curves faintly. “especially after that.”
back in the rehearsal room, you stand again—steadier, grounded by the weight of them watching.
you deliver the line once.
mira shakes her head. “again.”
you try once more, tension creeping in.
she steps closer. “you’re performing,” mira says quietly. “not presenting.”
your voice drops. settles. fills the space.
rumi’s eyes soften. zoey watches you like she’s proud of something sacred.
bobby stands there, tablet tucked against his chest, gaze moving slowly—from you, to the girls, before finally landing on zoey’s phone.
“…um,” he says carefully. “girls.”
you offer a small, awkward wave. “hi bobby.”
bobby rubs his temples. “i’ll handle it.”
“thanks, bobby!” zoey calls, far too cheerful.
he turns and leaves without another word, already on the phone with y/n’s team.
zoey collapses into nervous laughter, tipping backward onto the floor. “i’m banned from lives, aren’t i?”
rumi pulls you closer, pressing a kiss to your temple. mira exhales, tension finally leaving her shoulders.
you mumble, half-buried against rumi’s side,
“…how much do you pay him?”
an: i have a confession to make,,,i haven't been in the kpop fandom space in a long while 😭 so my apologies if it isn't accurate. some ppl scare me. anyways—hope this silly lil scenario is enjoyable ㅠㅠ also, side note if it wasn't clear: yes, y/n is a mc and actress. now, i will be sleeping cus it is 12 am rn 😭
