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(poster by
TONI_LUV)
Ever since Yunho was a child, he loved entertaining people. He knew that as an adult, he would be part of the entertainment industry in some way.
Never did he expect to find himself at the Playboy mansion, in a long line of men and women, waiting to audition for a play-bunny position.
It was a joke. All of it. He was dared to do this by his friend, Hojun. Yunho's auditions to become a singer and actor have not been working out so well. Hojun, in a drunken stupor one night, suggested Yunho become a play-bunny.
Yuno remembered laughing hysterically and punching Hojun on the arm. "You're crazy! I don't have the body for that...plus, I don't have the guts to take my clothes off in front of a camera and please a bunch of perverted men and women!"
Hojun had snigg*red. "But you look like a bunny." Then with a sly tone, his friend added, "I dare you!"
And that was that. Here he was, auditioning to become some sex bunny. Yunho shook his head, reprimanding himself for never failing to back down from a challenge.
The front door of the mansion suddenly burst open and a tall man in a sleek, violet suit and Gucchi sunglasses strolled in. Yunho's breath was stolen from his lungs.
This man, even with his eyes hidden behind those stylish glasses, was the most attractive man Yunho had ever seen. With the smoothest skin, the widest lips, and the leanest body. The man could be a model...maybe he was one of the famous bunnies. He couldn't possibly be the CEO; he looked way too young!
Yunho stared, jaw slacked as the man walked up the line, severely scrutinizing each man and woman. Yunho quickly glanced down at his plain old jeans, gray knitted sweater, and tennis shoes, then nervously waited for judgment and, no doubt, impending rejection.
When the man halted in front of him, something he hadn't done to the other people in line, Yunho gulped but held the man's steady gaze with his own unfaltering one.
"You," the most melodious command came out of the male in front of him. "Come with me."
Yunho looked over his shoulder. No one was there. Mr. Gorgeous must be talking to him.
"Okay, sir."
In response, the man smiled. Yunho heard the female next to him sigh longingly. He couldn't blame her. Mr. Gorgeous had a killer smile that highlighted a set of straight, perfect teeth and equally killer high cheekbones.
The man spun around and walked away, expecting Yunho to follow. Yunho looked over at the envious pairs of eyes around him, then followed the man further into the mansion with a nervous churn in his gut.
The mansion's interior reminded him of one of those old Western European castles. There was a grandeur staircase and extravagant, crystal chandeliers hanging down the high ceiling. There were double doors underneath the staircase, and it seemed that was where the man was leading him to.
The double doors opened for them by two butlers and Yunho's jaw slacked once again as he took in what must be this man's grand office. He must be the CEO then. Yunho had expected someone much older...
"What is your name?" The man asked as he settled into the large, brown leather chair behind a huge mahogany desk.
"Jung Yunho, sir."
Mr. Gorgeous smiled again and gestured towards the chair in front of the desk. "Please, sit. Do you know why I called you in here, Yunho?"
"No, sir. In fact, I don't know who you are." Yunho figured he needed to be honest and upfront about things. He hadn't done his research before he came for the audition.
Mr. Gorgeous' smile didn't falter for a second. "You see, Yunho, my father passed away a few weeks ago...and I am now CEO of Playboy and Playgirl Korea. My name is Shim Changmin."
"I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Shim." Yunho in a politely reverent tone.
Mr. Shim winced then shrugged. "It wasn't a shock...my father had been ill for a while. Besides he was a perverted old coot till his dying breath. Oh, and please, call me Changmin."
Yunho held back a laugh. "As you please, Changmin."
Changmin quirked an eyebrow in interest. "You appeal to me. I like the way you look. I think you can make an excellent bunny."
Yunho was floored and jaw slacked again. All he managed to say was, "Huh?"
Changmin clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth, impatience thinning his lips. "I want you to become one of my bunnies. But first, I need to see your body. You will be mostly naked in photoshoots." Yunho's blood ran hot and he started breaking out in sweat. The young CEO continued, "Now, you look like you've got a killer body, but like I said, I need to see it first."
"I - I cannot..."
Changmin pulled his sunglasses off and threw them on the desk. A full body shock went through Yunho's body, zapping the air from his lungs yet again. Mr. Shim Gorgeous Changmin had breathtaking eyes, double-lidded and slanted in a way that had the potential to switch from cute to cold in a moment's notice.
Right now, they were mostly cold.
"Then why are you here?" Changmin inquired not-so-gently. "This profession is all about getting naked, being comfortable with your body, and providing aesthetically pleasing images to the masses. I thought I saw something in you that would make you stand out from the rest of the bunnies. I appear to have been wrong..."
Yunho grimaced, hating the feeling that came from disappointing people. Even this complete stranger, who's opinion shouldn't really matter but somehow it meant everything at the moment.
A dare is a dare, Yunho egged himself on. Baring myself won't matter...this man is going to take one look at my unsculpted body and kick me out of the mansion so fast, I won't have time to be embarrassed.
Mentally preparing himself for disappointment and possibly never seeing this hot CEO ever again, Yunho rose and pulled his sweater over his head, toeing his tennis shoes off in the process. Eyes shut tightly, he threw the sweater to the floor and unbuttoned his jeans, tugging them down over his knees and off each leg very quickly. Finally came his boxers. His fingers hesitated.
Yunho heard a chair squeak and warm body come up to him...Changmin's breathing was harsh and loud in the quiet office. Yunho knew the two butlers were still in the room and a flush came over his body. God, I feel like I'm auditioning for p*rn!
You are. A voice in his head pointed out. Yunho groaned inwardly and slipped his boxers off, kicking them away before he changed his mind and ran out of the room like a coward.
The room was very cold. Yunho grew self-conscious as his nipples hardened. And when the CEO finally spoke, in low husky tones, Yunho felt an embarrassing stir in his groin.
"I was right. You will make a fine bunny." There was a certain gentle reverence in which Changmin spoke that made Yunho relax and open his eyes. Changmin's frame was blocking some of the sun leaking in through the large window behind the desk. The sun rays radiated around Mr. Gorgeous in an ethereal way that had Yunho staring for far too long, and forgetting he was standing stark naked in front of a man he had just met.
To avoid any awkwardness, Yunho chuckled softly and apologized, "I'm sorry I'm not more cut. My body is...a bit on the soft side. I'm not sure that will be very appealing to your audience."
Changmin casually shoved his hands in his pockets, like he didn't know what else to do with them, as he rebuked, "On the contrary...you will appeal to a large part of our audience. Many women find a body like yours very sexy...men, though..."
The young CEO paused to scan Yunho from head to toe, then concluded, "Men will find you ravishing."
Ravishing? This man must be high on something. Yunho lowered his gaze when Changmin continued to stare right through him too intently. His eyes landed on something bulging in Mr. Gorgeous' pants...
Oh, my...is that...did I cause that? Yunho peeked up through his lashes and caught Changmin smirking. The smirk was even more attractive than the previous smiles.
Yunho pouted at the injustice. How was it fair that a man like this was allowed to walk around charming people?
"So, Yunho," Changmin started, stepping a respectful distance back. "Would you like to live here and become an official play-bunny? I pay generously and provide excellent benefits. Also, the more popularity you gain, the higher the bonus at the end of the year."
"I'm not sure, sir." Yunho hastily slipped his boxers back on. He definitely could use the money. He's been living on paycheck to paycheck, and working a string of menial jobs, ever since he moved out of his parents' house.
But what about his reputation? Yunho worriedly gnawed on his lower lip. It was like he was entering the p*rn industry.
Changmin was gazing into Yunho's eyes, eyebrows meeting together in severity. "What are you thinking about? I can reassure you this profession is safe."
"I just don't think...you see, I was dared to audition." Yunho finally admitted. "I'm not sure I'm cut out for this. What will my family think for one thing?"
Expression clearing somewhat, Changmin dug something out of his pocket and presented it to Yunho. "Here's my card. Think it over for a few days if you need to and call me personally with your decision." Picking up Yunho's sweater, Changmin helped Yunho put it back on, taking each of Yunho's arms and pulling them through the sleeves. He couldn't suppress a shiver as those warm hands grazed the flesh of his abdomen.
Hands settling around Yunho's waist, Changmin asked, "Cold?"
Yunho nodded, tugging at the bottom of his sweater. The CEO's expression turned serious as he said, "No shame shall come to you if you take this job. I don't allow any of my bunnies harm, and you shall be treated with respect. If any assholes mistreat you during photoshoots or parties, they will answer to me. If you take this job, you will be treated like a prince. I take good care of my bunnies."
Looking up into those mesmerizing eyes, Yunho found himself unconsciously leaning forward. Changmin's hands gripped him harder around the waist. "You are so..."
So...what? Yunho swallowed.
The CEO cleared his throat and released Yunho. "I hope to hear from you soon."
Yunho was being dismissed politely but it was like a splash of cold water. What the hell was I thinking, leaning in like that? What must the man think of me now?
All dressed, Yunho bowed, face closed off and hidden behind his long hair. "Good day, sir."
After walking out of the office, he had to pass by that same line of people in order to leave the mansion. Many were eyeing him with resentful judgment. One young man blocked his path to the door and loudly directed an insult to Yunho's face, "So, did you suck his co*ck to get the job?"
Yunho stared back stoically. "No."
"I'll bet you did," the young woman sneered beside the male bully. "You probably bent over Mr. Shim's desk like a whor* too. You might as well get used to it. You'll have to do that a lot in this business."
Embarrassment flooded Yunho's face. All he could do was push passed the cackling hyenas and dash out of the mansion before he lost his cool. Making up his mind as he started his old beat down truck, Yunho was going to wait till tomorrow to call up Mr. Shim and reject his generous offer of employment.
~*~
Loud knocks on his apartment door woke Yunho up right quick. The moment he unlashed the chain lock on his door, Hojun burst through. "How's the fresh new play-bunny doing this morning? First day of work today?"
Yunho scratched his scalp and padded back into his bedroom, replying over his shoulder, "I'm not taking the job."
"WHAT?"
Yunho had already plummeted onto the bed, face buried in the warmth of his pillow when Hojun jumped onto his back and demanded reasons why he wasn't taking the job.
"I don't want the reputation that comes with it." Yunho went on to tell his friend about the bullies from the mansion.
Hojun considered this then scolded, "You care too much about what other people think. Those bastards are just jealous. Most people are ignorant, condescending assholes. You can't take it to heart. Yesterday when you told me that the Shim Changmin gave you a spot to be one of his bunnies, I was ecstatic for you!"
"What's so special about Shim Changmin anyway?" Yunho silently added, Besides being perfect in every way.
"Are you kidding me?" Hojun flopped down next to Yunho to stare at him in disbelief. "He's Shim Dongsik's only son. Dongsik was a genius, running Playboy and Playgirl Korea like a pro for many years. Shim Changmin practically grew up in that mansion, surrounded by the most beautiful people in Korea. I envy him so much...I've been a subscriber of the magazine since I was a teenager!"
"Yeah, I know about your filthy habit," Yunho remarked dryly.
"Excuse me, like you don't look at p*rn!"
"I never denied it!"
"Then don't look down on it and take the damn job!"
Yunho pouted. "My father will be disappointed."
"He's always disappointed, take the damn job." Hojun rubbed Yunho's back.
Good point, I guess. Yunho confessed, "I already called Changmin and told him no."
"Oh? It's Changmin, is it?" Hojun watched him peculiarly. "And what did dear Changmin say?"
Shrugging, Yunho replied, "Who knows. I had to leave a message."
Hojun sighed. "I think you've missed out on a great opportunity, Yunho."
Changmin's gorgeous face flashed in his mind and Yunho said mournfully, "Yeah, probably."
~*~
Going about his day as normally as possible, Yunho went grocery shopping and ran a few other errands before heading home. It was his day off so he decided to clean his living room to the best of his ability, and then tried to coax his cat, Minnie, out from under the bed with a treat.
"Minnie, come on! You've been under there all day!" Yunho griped, strategically waving the treat a few feet away from the bed. Minnie poked her head out and slinked towards the treat in a snooty manner. Yunho laughed and poked at her nose, knowing it'll annoy her. She hissed at him but took the treat from his hand.
Minnie was really his only companion when he was home alone. Which was a lot of the time because Hojun had broken into the acting business and was busy enough himself.
Yunho breathed out sadly, lying down on the carpet to watch Minnie eat. He wasn't too happy with his life, if he was completely honest with himself. Tomorrow he'll wake up and go to his 10-hour shift at the ramen shop across the street, and hunt down more audition opportunities at various entertainment companies in his spare time. Sadly, it was a fruitless effort since he'd only be met with immediate rejection whenever he finally managed to go on said auditions.
The sharp knocks on his door startled him out of his depressed state. Minnie jumped and scurried off towards the door, meowing aggressively like some sort of guard dog. She was so weird...
When Yunho looked through the peep hole, he thought he was hallucinating. Mr. Gorgeous was standing outside his door, jiggling a cell phone in his hand impatiently.
Like he sensed him spying, Changmin's eyes narrowed on the peep hole and he called out, "Yunho, please open. I need to speak with you about the job."
Truly frightened by the pounding in his heart, Yunho called back, "I'm sorry, Mr. Shim, I told you I cannot take the job at this time."
"But you never told me why!" Changmin moved really close to the peep hole and glared.
Yunho jumped back and clutched his chest. Okay, breathe. It'll be okay. It's not like he's going to eat you. Just open the door and be nice.
The sound advice led him to images of Mr. Gorgeous eating him, going down on him with that wide mouth, swallowing him whole. The mouth looked like it knew how to lick, how to thoroughly love. Now, he was picturing Changmin's tongue moving lower, reaching places he'd never been licked before...
"Yunho, open!"
God, the man was going to disrupt the neighbors! Quick to the command, Yunho unlocked the door. His eyes widened as the knob twisted on its own and the door flung opened in a matter of seconds.
He lost his breath. Mr. Gorgeous was just as gorgeous as he remembered. "Hello."
Changmin didn't bother with a friendly greeting back. He barged into Yunho's apartment and shut the door behind him. Minnie was hissing and meowing very loudly. Looking down at the cat standing in front of Yunho protectively, Changmin cracked up laughing. "Well, this is quite a sight! Lower your shackles, kitty, I come in peace!"
Minnie stopped making angry noises and arrogantly stared back at the intruder. Yunho took the time to look the CEO over and saw that yes, he was in a suit again. Glossy dark blue this time. He wondered if the man wore anything else...
Changmin inclined his head towards Yunho. "So, why didn't you take the job?"
Trying very hard to suppress the tremor in his voice, Yunho answered, "You told me to think it over...I thought it over and decided not to do it."
Changmin appeared torn and upset, drawing closer and closer into Yunho's personal space. "But why?"
"Why do you care?" Yunho wondered, standing his ground. "There were a bunch of other applicants waiting in line for a job. Many that were more attractive than me."
"None were more attractive than you!" Changmin bent his head to meet Yunho at eye level.
Yunho almost stopped breathing. "W-With all due respect, it didn't look good that I walked out of your personal office..."
Realization sparked in Changmin's eyes. "Oh, is that it? Some assholes made an issue of it? Ignore them. You did not nail the position by nailing me. You and I both know you earned the position with a proper audition."
"It doesn't matter," Yunho dismissed. "I don't want to deal with stuff like that in the future."
Bringing his hands up to cup Yunho's face, Changmin said, "You don't understand...when I set my sights on something, I get it. I've marked you as one of my bunnies, and I can't stop thinking about it. You will be glorious on my magazine spreads...I need you!"
"Need me?" Yunho was speechless. "What do I have that's so special?"
A hand lowered to grasp Yunho behind the neck and reeled him in. Changmin breathed on Yunho's lips, "If you saw what I saw in you yesterday, you'd become obsessed too. If you take the job, I plan to show you all the things special about you. Just give me a chance."
Try as he might, Yunho's very being couldn't say no to this. He wanted everything Changmin had the offer. The job, the security, and more of this intense adoration...
Okay, Mr. Gorgeous, you win.
Yunho pulled away, picking up Minnie and cradling her against his chest as a defense mechanism against Changmin's intoxicating proximity.
"I'll be your bunny, Mr. Shim."
Changmin's face lit up as he muttered endearingly, "Honey Bunny..."
Yunho flushed, ducking to bury his cheeks in Minnie's white fur.
