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gibbearish Ā· 7 months
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love when ppl defend the aggressive monetization of the internet with "what, do you just expect it to be free and them not make a profit???" like. yeah that would be really nice actually i would love that:)! thanks for asking
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gemini-sensei Ā· 8 months
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hello! your writing is really amazing!! can i please request robby keene with a sweet hyperfem gf thatā€™s a cheerleader or a ballet dancer? maybe how his friends + dad would react to him being with someone pretty opposite him that doesnā€™t even do karate. thank you sm and once again your writing is awesome šŸ’•
I love this, it's so cute! Thank you so much šŸ„°
Robby Keene x Cheerleader!Reader
This is a little hijinks and silly fun, so I hope that's okay.
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"What do you mean you can't come to training on Saturday? It's mandatory."
Robby stares at his father incredulously. Not for the fact that he's already told him this fact a handful of times, but for the reason that he's pulling shit out of his ass. He's ultimately unimpressed.
"It wasn't mandatory until you just said that," Robby tells him, rolling his eyes. He takes his drink from the fridge, where he'd been stopped, and walks by his oblivious father. "And I've told you this a hundred times now. This isn't new."
"Where do you have to be on Saturday that you can't come to training, huh?" Johnny asks, following after him.
They walk the short distance to the table, where Robby is trying to study for his GED. His father makes that infuriating difficult, however, he'd rather be struggling through that than answer his question. Though it's been long enough that he's been hiding this secret from his father and friends. It's bound to come out eventually, so why not now?
"My girlfriend has a thing," he tells him, intentionally leaving out what the 'thing' is. "I told her I'd go."
"Wait. Since when do you have a girlfriend?"
"Why does it matter?"
"Because my son has a girlfriend." Johnny smiles proudly as if this is some big accomplishment. "Is she hot?"
"I'm not feeding into this," Robby tells him, finding that question weird coming from his dad. He's not surprised by it, but that doesn't make it any less weird. "And that's not the point."
"Right, right," Johnny says, sitting back. He pops open a beer despite it only being four o'clock. "Well, just tell her you can't go. If you tell her something else came up, you won't have to go and she won't get upset at you."
"No," Robby sighs, shaking his head. "I told her I'd go and I want to go."
"Well, what is it?"
"Competition."
"What, like a pagent or something?"
"What? No. Just leave it alone."
Robby gathers up his things and takes them to his room, deciding it'd be best to leave the conversation there. Besides, he'd like to study in peace.
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"Where's Robby?"
Johnny gives Daniel a look, his lips pressed thin. "He's not coming. He's going to something his girlfriend is competing in."
"Whoa, wait a minute," Hawk says, inserting himself into the conversation shamelessly. His voice as well as his next question draws in everyone else's attention. "Since when does Robby have a girlfriend?"
"Wait, you guys didn't know about this?" Johnny asks, eyeing Hawk and Miguel as they look back at him curiously. They shake their heads and his frown deepens. "Well, shit."
"So Robby is missing training for his girlfriend?" Demetri asks for clarification, though no one there doubts that he'd do the same if asked.
"Yeah, pretty much."
"And it's because of some sort of competition?" Miguel further inquires.
"That's what he said."
"Aw!" Sam let out with a smile. "That's so romantic. He wants to support her."
"Well, now I'm curious about this mystery girlfriend," Hawk grunts, smirking as he looks at his friends. "I wonder what kind of competition she's in and how much fun he's having there."
"Hold on a second," Daniel says, stopping the teens before they can get too ahead of themselves. "Hawk, whatever you're thinking, it's a no. Whatever reason Robby has for not telling anyone about this girl must be a good one. There's no need to overstep boundaries."
"Fuck boundaries, man. I wanna know who this girl is if she's so special to hide from everyone," Johnny huffs. Daniel glares at him and he glares back, then turns to Hawk and Demetri, the resident cool nerd and huge nerd. "Is there a way for you guys to find out where he's at right now without him knowing?"
"Well, we could check his snapmap and see his location," Demetri says, pulling out his phone.
Hawk watches Johnny's face turn confused and he can't hide his smirk.
"What the hell is a snapmap? Is that some sort of soundboard app or something?"
Everyone looks at him, then each other before Daniel lets out an exasperated sigh. This was not how any of them planned their day, but he seemed to be the only one complaining.
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When they arrive at Robby's location, according to Snapchat of all things, they find themselves at some kind of arena. Johnny leads the pack of nosy teenagers inside but quickly finds himself lost as her tries to navigate the event signs that are posted around the place. Hawk takes the lead, deciding the best course of action is to follow the noise.
Daniel follows begrudging behind his nosy daughter, promising himself to keep them all out of trouble. He sounds like a parrot, repeating himself about how this is a bad idea and how Robby will never trust any of them again if they continue on. "Curiosity killed the cat, ya know."
It isn't long before a woman stops them. She wears a sticker on her shirt that says "Volunteer," but the stern look about her screams wannabe event planner or security, or some horrid mashup of both. "Excuse me, only family and school associates are allowed here."
Ever fast on his feet, Hawk said, "No worries. We're with one of the schools."
"And what school is that?"
Sam spies a board with a list of schools on it, happy to see a convenient option on the list. "West Valley."
The woman's attitude quickly changes. "Oh, are you with the yearbook? Your teacher said you'd be coming, but we never heard anything back from him."
"Yep, that's us," Hawk says, pulling on a photo-ready smile.
"Well, let me get you checked in," the woman says, walking them over to a table.
To keep up their little act, Hawk and Sam babble on about having "finally found the right place" and "getting their stuff out of the car soon." Everyone else stays quiet for the most.
The woman grabs a sheet of stickers and writes on them with a black marker, then passes them out to everyone. When she gets to Johnny and Daniel, she says, "You must be chaperones."
Daniel opens his mouth to say something, but Johnny cuts him off with a quick, "Sure we are." It gets them each a "parent" sticker slapped onto their shirts and they're permitted to keep going.
As they walk, Demetri scoffs. "I can't believe that worked."
They find the entrance to the arena and walk inside, hearing some sort of chant echoing off the walls. As they come out from between the seats, they finally see exactly what kind of competition Robby promised to attend.
A group of cheerleaders took center stage as they went through a routine on the mats. They wear bright smiles as they lift their pompoms into the airs and their pleated skirts swished around their legs. Off to the side, other teams sit as they watch with smiles of their own or talk among themselves, waiting for their turn to go up and show the crowd their moves. Upbeat music plays as the performing group does their thing, keeping the crowd in good spirits.
"Oh my god," Tory laughs. She grins wide, never imagining in her wildest of dreams that Robby Keene would ever date a cheerleader.
Miguel nods along slowly, still a little taken aback by the scene. "This wasn't what I was expecting."
Johnny smiles proudly. "Hell yeah. My son's dating a cheerleader."
"Your son's pissed off," a voice says from behind the group.
They all turn to find Robby standing with a small bucket of popcorn in one hand and a bouquet of flowers in the other. True to his words, he wears a less-than-impressed look on his face. If looks could kill, they'd all be dead where they stand.
Johnny steps forward. "Look, Robby, you can't really be mad at us-"
"The hell I can," Robby cuts him on.
"I told you so," Daniel chimes in.
Sam slaps his arm. "Don't even go there. You came here with us."
"Enough," Robby cut in, gritting his teeth. "I can't believe you guys crashed my girlfriend's competition all because I didn't want to tell you-" he points at Johnny, "about her yet. And shit like this is the reason why, on top of the fact that you make everything that is in the slightest bit feminine into some kind of win to men."
"I don't do that," Johnny says nonchalantly.
"Yes, you do," Robby, and everyone else, responds.
He gives them all a look, but then turns back to Robby. He opens his mouth to speak, but Demetri cuts him off.
"The second you found out it's a cheerleading competition, you counted it as a personal win," he says.
"Shut up," Johnny huffs.
Suddenly, the music stops and the announcer comes on over the loudspeaker. "What a great performance! Give them a round of applause. We'll take a ten-minute break, so refresh your drinks and get ready for the great team from North Hills!"
People start to get up and move around, causing things to get a little chaotic and crowded. Robby takes the opportunity, with a major eye roll, to slip away. He walks back to his seat or rather stomps back once he steps onto the bleachers.
His eyes scan the arena but it doesn't take long for him to find the group of cheerleaders he's looking for. Not too far away, North Hills stands, going through some last-minute stretches before their performance. Among them, his girlfriend is drinking from her water bottle. Her hair is done perfectly, there isn't a single crease in her uniform, and she looks absolutely beautiful. Her uniform shows off all of her curves whilst keeping things modest, giving Robby an eyeful of her shapely legs.
As she caps her water off, their eyes meet and she smiles really big. She throws up her hand in a cute wave and he smiles back, momentarily forgetting his anger. He waves back and she blows him a kiss. Only for her, he pretends to catch it and press it to his lips, which makes her giggle.
On the lower levels of the bleachers, farther away from Robby but not too far that they can't see him, his father, friends, and Sensei watch. They're still equal parts curious as much as they are feeling guilty - at least most. Unapologetically, Hawk smirks as he watches the little interaction between the no-longer-secret-lovers.
"That's Robby's girlfriend?" Demetri asks, pointing out Reader among the group of North Hills cheerleaders.
Tory smirks. "She's cute."
Hawk chides, "More than cute."
"I just can't believe Robby would hide the fact that he has a girlfriend," Johnny huffs. He shakes his head, still in a state of semi-disbelief as he watches the group, studying the girl who looks to be his son's complete opposite. "A cheerleader at that."
"Gee, Johnny, I wonder why he'd do such a thing," Daniel deadpans.
Johnny goes to respond hotly, but the announcer comes on to bring everyone's attention back onto the competition. Soon, the North Hills team is coming onto the mats and getting into formation. They take their deep breaths, smiling big and pretty for everyone. Then the music started and they began their routine.
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After all of the teams performed and the winner was announced, the room became chaos, but Robby could care less about the people around him. He makes his way down the bleachers to reach Reader, who is celebrating with her team by jumping with joy and talking over each other. They hold a big, shiny trophy as they squeal and congratulate themselves for working so hard to win.
She sees him as he's walking over and she lets out a giddy squeal of his name. She rushes to him and he catches her in a hug, holding her tight as she squeezes him.
"We won! We won!" she cheers happily.
He smiles and kisses her cheek. "I knew you would."
She pulls back, smiling at him. Her eyes shine as she looks at him. "Really?"
"Of course," he tells her. He has always believed in her. This is what she's passionate about, so how could she not win? "I got these for you."
He holds out the flowers for her and she takes them with so much care and admiration. "Aww, thank you! I love them!"
She throws her arms around him again, this time around his neck, and kisses him. He happily kisses back, holding her waist. He pulls her close, against him so that they can deepen the kiss and really share the moment. It's her day and nothing beats a hot kiss from your boyfriend after all the hard work paying off.
However, a whistle interrupts them followed by loud clapping. "Hell yeah!" someone yells and Robby pulls away annoyed.
He looks over to find his father and the others watching him. He glares at his dad, letting him know that he is not at all amused or happy with his presence there. In fact, the anger bubbles back up and his jaw clenches as he stares down his friends.
"I still can't believe you're here," he grumbles, cutting each of them a look.
Demetri and Miguel at least look a little guilty and remorseful, whilst Daniel practically chastises Johnny for encouraging all of this behavior and invasion of privacy. Tory looks amused as all Hell while Hawk takes the moment to shamelessly check out some of Reader's friends.
Sam smiles kindly. "Well, all of our meddling aside, I think it's sweet you skipped practice to be here."
Robby wants to roll his eyes, but Reader grabs onto his jacket and catches his attention. He looks at her and almost melts.
"You missed your practice for me?" she asked cutely.
He hums and gives a little shrug like it isn't a big deal. "I told you I'd be here."
"Aww," she lets out, smiling wide. She plants a big kiss on his cheek, leaving a little lipstick mark there.
He blushes as his friends watch, but he can't bring himself to care too much with her in his arms. She makes it impossible to be a grump when she's around, easily the best part of his days.
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@zutaramonth Day 3: After all these years ||
I just love the idea of them learning to dance together and being so very cute and awkward about it at first šŸ„ŗšŸ’•.
Brief backstory:
Although they were busy preparing for the war, they still needed time to have fun and de-stress so a small feast with music and dancing seemed like a good idea. Zuko and Katara were pushed to spend time together by the rest of the Gaang because they've had enough of the weird distance between the two, brought by brewing feelings that both weren't sure about acknowledging yet. At this point, they've already resolved most of their issues and were on track to becoming really good friends until the 'complication' happened.
Feelings can be ass sometimes fr.
Somehow, what started as a one time, peer pressured, clumsy bonding attempt between two hyperaware-of-each-other teenagers ended up lasting longer than expected. Excuses would be made to continue dancing together because once the initial awkwardness has passed, they found that it was actually quite relaxing (especially for two usually hot headed people) just going through the motions and communicating with looks and gentle touches what they had zero courage to say out loud. Both were also restless and couldn't always spend their hours training so dancing felt like fair game. A very pleasant and completely platonic way of passing the time with a good friend, or at least that's what they told themselves.
Then the war ended, feelings were finally acknowledged and returned now that there was enough time to reflect and actually do something about it and time continued to pass. No matter the changes and busy schedules that came with adulthood and bearing the responsibilities of ruling/helping rule a nation, some things remained constant. Though they never broadcasted it, the Gaang knew that Katara and Zuko would sometimes be found at night just swaying in each other's arms while they quietly talked about their day. It became a tradition - their way to bond and reconnect after a busy day. It was also muscle memory at this point and something they would naturally drift to doing when the opportunity arose. If they weren't training, lounging and drinking tea or walking arm in arm along the courtyard for a stroll, they'd be dancing.
Ofc the dances varied. Most of the time it was simple, intimate, and didn't require much energy. It was during festivals and other special events where they'd let loose and swap partners with their friends. They definitely would've taught each other's traditional dances too. Most of the time they stuck to couple dances though.
The two would then make it to their golden years surrounded by friends and family. In this au, Aang, Sokka and Suki are definitely still alive and kicking and they, together with Toph, would reminisc about the good old days and pat themselves in the back for helping get Zuko and Katara together. They would've gotten together eventually anyway but the Gaang just sped up the process and the credit for starting the whole dancing tradition goes to them. Aang isn't afraid to admit that he and whoever he married in this au also partake in said tradition; Sokka and Suki would do so every now and then but they much prefer exchanging swords as their love language; Toph is indifferent and much prefers just sitting back and letting them enjoy themselves.
This is way over due but I'm glad I was able to finish it. Will sadly be the only prompt I'll be able to do for zutara month bc life threw a wrench and made me too busy, though I'm still interested in making the other prompts at a later date. /N
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cameronspecial Ā· 18 days
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I absolutely love your rafe and drew fics šŸ˜ šŸ’•
Can you do one where reader catch the bouquet at a wedding and rafe or drew having a reaction to it (inspo https://pin.it/2wFpwBB)
Byeee love ya
Meant To Be A Cameron
Pairing: Rafe Cameron x Reader
Warnings: N/A
Pronouns: She/Her
Word Count: 0.6K
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Weddings are the worst for Rafe. People use it as an excuse to get drunk and it is so weird that a kiss is demanded of the couple every time a glass is clinked. To make it worse, he has to be surrounded by people he doesnā€™t care for. The only thing that makes his cousinā€™s wedding bearable right now is Y/N. The joy she radiates as she dances with his sisters is contagious and his eyes are locked on her the entire time. The fast-paced song slows to a smooth romantic one. He doesnā€™t dance, but he will for her. So he takes it upon himself to cut in between his sisters and girlfriend. His hand rests on her waist while hers is wrapped around his neck. They are so close together that not even an atom can fit between them. She can hear the steady beat of his heart with her head pressed against his chest. Baboom. Baboom. Baboom. It calms her.Ā 
Weddings are the best for Y/N. They create the perfect excuse to dress to the nines and all the traditions for the celebration are so cute. To make it better, she loves the promise of a forever with a special someone. Being at Rafeā€™s cousinā€™s wedding with him only sweetens the deal. This side of him makes her so happy. The part that goes against his nature to do something that will bring her joy. The sacrifice of his discomfort fills her with love and she knows she would do the same for him. His opinion on marriage is one she is not familiar with, yet she hopes heā€™ll want to meet her at the altar one day.Ā 
The song fades away and the MC picks up the microphone, filling the air with her voice instead of music. ā€œThe bride would now like to invite all the unmarried ladies to come onto the dance floor for the bouquet toss.ā€ Squeals erupt into the room. Sarah and Wheezie drag Y/N to the crowd of women around the bride and Rafe holds in his chuckle.Ā 
The room is filled with a buzz as the woman robed in white holds the flowers with two hands, throwing her hands back repeatedly until she finally lets go. The bundle of colours goes flying into the air and the female guests on the floor reach up in an attempt to be the lucky maiden that gets it. Playing along with the spirit of the tradition, Y/N stands on her tiptoes with her hands in the air. Her mouth falls into an O when she feels the stems in her grasp. She wraps her fingers around the green stocks to hold on to her victory. Disappointed groans are let out by the women around her and the dance floor empties. Wheezie and Sarah beam at her, loving the idea of officially making her a Cameron sister. With the floor now clear, she can fully see her boyfriend. She can tell he is hiding a grin. He hates showing his emotions around other people that arenā€™t her. She doesnā€™t mind, so she runs to him, not letting her stilettos stop her. She jumps when she gets close enough and he catches her. His lips press to her cheek.Ā 
He sets her on the ground with one last kiss, on the lips this time. Their foreheads come together. ā€œLooks like Iā€™m meant to become a Cameron,ā€ she jokes, holding up the bouquet. He takes it for her, examining every angle of it, ā€œYou certainly are. Camerons are winners.ā€ Her cheeks heat up at the undertone of his words. ā€œSo you are thinking about making me a Cameron?ā€ she clarifies, looking up at him through her eyelashes. He pulls her into his side and dips his head so his mouth is next to her ear. ā€œI have known I am going to put a ring on your left ring finger since I met you. Itā€™s only a matter of when.ā€ He punctuates his sentence with a kiss. The caterpillars in her stomach form into a cocoon, preparing themselves to be released for the when he is talking about.Ā 
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obeymematches Ā· 13 days
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MC acting oblivious!
since you're accepting hcs now, how about an mc whos a big tease/bully (aka mammons worst nightmare lol)? im quick to realize when someone has a crush on me and when i like them back i turn into the biggest tease on earth until the other person confesses. im good at acting oblivious so its always "wait, they cant possibly know i like them, right??" poor, poor souls lmao. so im wondering how the brothers+undateables would handle an mc like that! keep up the great work! šŸ’•
Hi, good to see you again !!! <3Ā 
okay i love this so much lets go !Ā 
Lucifer:Ā 
Okay so in his case itā€™s mentioned several times that he is in love with the MC so this ainā€™t just some crush heā€™s being teased about but thatā€™s one of the reasons why he loves you so much.Ā Ā 
He is rather guarded emotianlly as his pride isnā€™t going to let him just fall for anyone. But once he does he is not going to deny it!Ā Ā 
Lucifer is someone who will ask you out on a date without a warning. The only thing you might notice beforehead is that he spends suspiciously lots of his time with you. (by a lot in his case I mean something in between 30 and 60 mins every second day. heā€™s a busy man)Ā 
Him:Ā My schedule is tight today but I would like to spend time with you, MC, would you care to join me at a confectionary?Ā  MC: sounds like youā€™re very busy, are you sure about that?Ā šŸ„ŗ Him,Ā  slightly offended but still lovingly: Yes, MC. Let me express myself better... would you please have a date with me today? MC:Ā oh....um-
Mammon:
ā— oh god, oh jesus, oh no
ā— We all know The Great Mammon has a hard time admitting his feelings out loud, with words, bluntly.
ā— So the way I see it, the situation is about to be Awkward As Hell.
ā— Mammon is clearly sweating, butterflies occupying his entire stomach, he fiddles with his nails.
ā— Him: So MC, I was thinking- I mean I'm thinking- wanna go skating with me tonight?
MC: Oh that's a very romantic idea- but I think friends don't just go skating, you know.
Him: Friends??! I don't wanna be just your friend MC-
You: Then? Then what?
Him: Goddamn I- I just want to be yours- Jesus ya are makin' it so difficult MC, it is not easy as is!!
Leviathan:
ā— ahh the frustrated face he makes through this conversation isn't just a facade. He really is stressing right now.
ā— Him: MC.... there is something I must tell you. And you only. Please listen and don't tell anyone!
MC: Don't worry Levi, I too hate people who gossip-
Him: No it's not like that. I have a desire in my heart that I must share with you as you are the most special person I ever met and I can only hope you feel the same way for me and- I feel so embarassed but I've been meaning to ask you this- would you be my partner? My player 2?
MC: well if you wanted me to play you could have just said so like you always do-
Levi: What?? Is that what you understood? No MC you don't get it! Ahhh I knew I shouldn't have asked you my chances with you are close to zero-
MC: Wait Levi I'm so sorry-
Satan:
ā— You could tell he was acting different these past couple of days. He was texting you more, he offered to spend more time with you- it was obvious he likes you.
ā— He knocked on your bedroom door and as you liked him just as much as he liked you, of course you let him in.
ā— I think you acting like you don't know what's going on turns him on? Like he know you ain't stupid. He knows you like him at least a little bit too, otherwise he wouldn't be here talking with you.
ā— Him: So MC, are you free now?
MC: Well, it depends on how you define "free" I think.
Him: Oh quit it please.
MC: I would if I knew what you were up to right now-
Him: Alright. You are going to make it more complicated, I see. In this case, meet me at 4PM at the common room. Please. I'd like to take you on a date if you're free.
MC: Inside the house? Weird if you ask me-
Him: ...... you are right actually. Let's meet at the park then. Don't be late.
Asmo:
ā— Again he would absolutely love you acting like you noticed nothing when he couldn't be more clear about what he wants.
ā— He knows this game though & he is quicker than you are.
ā— Him, cuddling you: So MC I have been thinking about us....what are we?
ā— MC: We are.... the best. Me, a human, and you, a demon.
Him: Nooooo, you know that's not what I meant!!!
MC: Well I don't know what you mean Asmo. Aren't we though?
Him: Aren't we what? A human and a demon?? Ahhhhg stop playing with me MC!
Beelzebub:
ā— Ohh babe is going to believe you actually don't know what' going on-
ā— I think he'd find it funny when he realizes you were just acting like such-
Him: MC. I like you.
MC: Okay, I like you too. That's why I'm your friend.
Him: Yes we are friends I know... but to me you are the first person I want to talk to if anything happens, good or bad... you are on my mind all the time, no matter what- I haven't felt like this in my entire life- you are the most special person to me, MC.
MC: Ohhh... I didn't realize-
Him: I only went out with Mammon yesterday because I thought... I was hoping you'd be there to, that you'd join... I just wanted to spend more time with you. But you weren't there. Let's go somewhere together today- I mean, if you want to-
Belphegor:
ā— MC you are about to annoy him to deatg to be fair.
ā— Depending on his mood he might join you though!!!
Him: So human- I mean MC. Let's hang out today.
MC: We already do.
Him: I meant as a date, stop playing stupid.
MC: I don't like being called stupid. Is this how you are asking me out on a date??
Him: See I knew you knew what I meant!
MC: Why would you ask me on a date though, aren't we just friends?
Him: .....
Him: We could change that- I want to be your one and only.
MC: Well if you are my one and only friend I might get lonely when you're too busy for me though-
Him: Stop it don't say another word. Are you coming today or not? MC? You listening?
MC: you just asked me to shut up-
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mountttmase Ā· 1 year
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No idea if youā€™re up for this but your smut it always spot on so this is me requesting for the first time. Kind of like mason doing some kind of no nut november thing, so he hasnā€™t had any relief in weeks and get hard pretty easily and it constantly in a bad mood bc of it. You know that so when heā€™s cooking dinner you hug him from behind, innocently at first before using the chance to dip your hand in his joggers and stroke him and he wants to fight you but it feels too good? Itā€™s okay if you wonā€™t write it, but I still wanted to ask :)
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I Wonā€™t Tell If You Donā€™t
Note - Okay but I actually love this request šŸ˜‚ this was so fun to write so thank you for sending it to me and for your kind words šŸ’• please let me know what you think
Pairing - Mason Mount x Reader
Word count - 3.8k
Warnings - smut and fluff
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ā€˜No nut November? Im sorry, Mase what the hell are you on about?ā€™
ā€˜Weā€™re all trying it at chelsā€™ he shrugged as he sat besides you in the sofa, wrapping his arm around your shoulder and bringing him into you a little bit.
ā€˜What? Like some weird bonding thing? What are you 13?ā€™ Mason just laughed at your grumpiness, kissing your head lightly as you kept your eyes on the tv. ā€˜You could of told me before today, at least then we could of made last night a bit more specialā€™ you grumbled, thinking back to the drunken quickie you and Mason had the night before when you got home from Kaiā€™s Halloween party. Today was November the 1st and you felt like you hadnā€™t had any time to prepare.
ā€˜Weā€™re trying to practice self controlā€™
ā€˜Well itā€™s stupidā€™
ā€˜Youā€™re just moody cause you think you wonā€™t be getting any for a monthā€™ he teased and you rolled your eyes at his cockiness. ā€˜Donā€™t worry, baby. Iā€™ll still take care of youā€™ he whispered, kissing your neck gently as you felt your skin erupt in goosebumps. ā€˜I can still still use my mouth and my tongue, and my fingersā€™ he promised you, shifting you over into his lap so you were straddling his legs. ā€˜And theseā€™ he laughed, tapping his thighs. ā€˜You know you can use me whatever way you want to get yourself offā€™
You couldnā€™t believe how easily he seemed to get you in these positions and you werenā€™t exactly complaining, his words sending a pool of heat to your underwear as you thought about all the other ways he could still please you but you couldnā€™t lie, you loved him being inside you the most.
ā€˜But I want you Masey, I wanna feel youā€™ you breathed before attaching your lips to his and he groaned into your mouth at your words and the feeling of you grinding down onto him.
ā€˜You can have me soon yeah? I promise it wonā€™t be longā€™ he persuaded you, his voice slightly strained before he attached his lips back on to yours. You let the kiss get a little bit hot and heavy before stopping it, standing up to see the tent that was clearly visible in his grey joggers and he whimpered at the loss of contact.
ā€˜You really think you can put up with this for a whole month?ā€™ You asked, cocking your brow and crossing your arms but he just closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths.
ā€˜I am the master of my own bodyā€™ he whispered but you were over all of it so with one final huff you marched upstairs to take a cold shower. If thatā€™s how he wanted to to play it then fine, but you never promised youā€™d make it easy for him.
After your shower you got into bed, no longer wanting to talk to him about it so you picked up your book instead and got settled. You were only about five pages in when he entered your bedroom, clearly wondering where you were as he looked at you with a pout.
ā€˜What you doing up here?ā€™ He asked, crawling in next to you and laying his head on your lap.
ā€˜Just reading my bookā€™ you told him with a shrug and he gave you a small nod. You both were quiet after that, him letting you read whilst he lay there, his eyes shutting as soon as your fingers made their way into his hair on instinct.
ā€˜Which drawer do you keep all your nice underwear in, love?ā€™ He suddenly said in a soft voice and you looked down to find him looking up at you with gentle eyes
ā€˜The second one down on the right, why?ā€™
ā€˜Iā€™m putting a lock on it. Granny pants from now on yeah? In fact, I donā€™t wanna see you in your underwear at all. Iā€™m gonna buy you a onsie I thinkā€™ he mused and you huffed whilst rolling your eyes, not thinking anything of it until he was up and inspecting the drawer and how he might me able to keep it closed.
ā€˜You realise all of this is no good for you right? Itā€™s healthy to cum, Maseā€™ you told him, placing your book down but he didnā€™t acknowledge what you said. In the end you left him to it, putting your book down so you could go to sleep in hopes this was all some weird dream.
However, unfortunately for you this seemed to be a nightmare you couldnā€™t wake up from. Mason was deadly serious and it had been four days since heā€™d told you about his plan and to say you were frustrated as hell was an understatement. Obviously heā€™d told you he would still sort you out if you needed him to but you felt weird about the whole thing.
You knew Mason loved to make you feel good, always putting your pleasure before his but that didnā€™t mean you were selfish about it. You loved having Mason in the palm of your hand, knowing it was you making him feel that way and you making those pretty noises fall from his lips.
You werenā€™t sure how much more you could take though, and when he got home the next day you had to stop yourself from asking him to do something as soon as he walked through the door.
You somehow made it through the evening and when you joined him in bed you were quick to press your back up to his chest and wiggle your bum into his crotch.
ā€˜I wondered how long you could keep that up forā€™ he laughed and even though you couldnā€™t see him you wanted to wipe that smug smile right off his face. You were desperate for him to touch you though so you let him carry on. ā€˜What do you want, gorgeous?ā€™
ā€˜You know what I wantā€™
ā€˜Okay then, whatā€™s the second thing you want?ā€™ He chuckled, his hands gripping at your hips playfully as he kissed your neck lightly ā€˜Come on, tell meā€™
ā€˜I just want you to make me cumā€™ you breathed, and you felt him groan into your neck. His lips stayed where they were, kissing and sucking away as he moved his hand down to you thigh, hooking it up and over his own so he had better access to you before he gently pushed your underwear to the side so he could drag his fingers up your folds. You couldnā€™t help but moan contently into the air as his hands explored your body, slowly pulsing his fingers inside of you and bringing your high to the surface as quickly as he could. Because you had been thinking about him all day, it wasnā€™t long before you were there and you could tell he was cocky about it, but you could also feel him hard against your bum and you were hoping heā€™d forget his little commitment and go all the way.
You were wrong though, as soon as heā€™d ridden you through your high and made sure you were okay, he was up and in the bathroom so he could take a cold shower before returning to you so you could warm him up with your cuddles.
You werenā€™t sure why, you you were left feeling unsatisfied. Yes youā€™d got what you wanted technically but it didnā€™t feel like the full experience you were hoping for. And thatā€™s how the days and weeks went on, him making sure you got what you needed but you never got him fully. It felt like you were in an endless cycle of foreplay, never quite making it to the main event and no matter what you tried he wouldnā€™t budge.
Failing to find something to lock your underwear drawer up with, you came home one night to find heā€™d taped a cross over the front with black and yellow caution tape to discourage you from opening it and you would of been mad if it wasnā€™t for the fact heā€™d brought you matching onesies that he looked pretty adorable in and seemed excited by.
You ignored his tape, making sure to wear the sexiest underwear you could find under your onesie so he got a little show when you took it off before bed. You loved the way his eyes lit up as he took you in before he made you see stars with his mouth or his fingers or when he was feeling particularly cheeky heā€™d make you ride his thigh just so you could look him in the eye as you used him.
But still, he didnā€™t once break and if you werenā€™t so annoyed at him, youā€™d probably be impressed. That didnā€™t stop him from getting hard at the drop of a hat though and his mood was spiralling as each day passed. He was 17 days in when he snapped at you for not grabbing his favourite cookies in the weekly shop, storming off upstairs and leaving you to pack everything away on your own with tears in your eyes.
He came back about 15 minutes later and you stood sniffling with your back to him before he slowly made his way over, hugging you from behind and kissing you shoulder gently.
ā€˜Sorry babyā€™ he whispered into your neck and you shivered as his nose grazed the side of your ear. ā€˜I didnā€™t mean it Iā€™m just a bit frustratedā€™ he told you and you sighed as you lent into his body, wiping your eyes as you tried to get your bottom lip to stop wobbling.
It was soon day 24 and you werenā€™t sure if you could survive the rest of the month with him like this. Always walking round with a permanent sour face and a persistent boner. You knew it must of been difficult and maybe you were being a bit harsh on him so you decided to drop the constant teasing and help him ride out the last days.
You returned home that evening to find Mason in the kitchen, his back to you as he was was stirring a pot on the stove completely oblivious to your presence. He was standing there in just his joggers, his top half bare and you wondered how he hadnā€™t managed to burn himself yet. You didnā€™t mind though, taking the time to appreciate the way his joggers hugged his bum so perfectly and the way the muscles flexed under his skin as he moved his arms.
You were desperate, and you knew he was too but he was just too stubborn to admit it. You also knew he wanted to make it to the end of the month so you shook the thoughts from your head and approached him carefully, wrapping your arms around his waist and kissing his back when he jumped slightly at your touch.
ā€˜Sorry babyā€™ you whispered, continuing to kiss along his exposed skin as he little out a little chuckle.
ā€˜Thatā€™s alright, I didnā€™t know you were in. You okay back there?ā€™ He asked and you could sense the smile in his voice.
ā€˜Iā€™m fineā€™ you mused, following the path of moles and freckles that adorned his back before nestling your nose in between his shoulder blades.
You could feel his abs fluttering under your fingertips which made you let out a content sigh. You loved Masons body and you loved how it reacted to your touch so quickly.
ā€˜You feel kinda cold, bubs. Are you alright?ā€™ You whispered into his skin and you smiled as you felt him shudder, your words clearing having an effect on him.
ā€˜Iā€™m a little chilly but Iā€™ll liveā€™ he chuckled so you began running your hands over his skin to try and warm him up a bit. You couldnā€™t ignore the faint moan that fell from his lips at your touches, the sound making want to clench your thighs together as it had been so long since youā€™d heard it.
You didnā€™t mean to, but you felt your fingers dip lower than they should of, brushing against the growing tent in boxers but he didnā€™t move or push you off. If anything his moans only encouraged you to touch him more until you eventually dipped your hand into his joggers to find there werenā€™t any boxers there at all.
You didnā€™t say a word, just carried on stroking him and kissing his back as he grew harder in your hand. It was like you were both in this lust filled haze where youā€™d forgotten about everything else, just the feel of each other after so long.
Mason was stood perfectly still, the pan he was once stirring was now bubbling over so you quickly switched the hob off and took the spoon out of his hand to place it on the side.
ā€˜Masey, I wonā€™t tell if you donā€™tā€™ you whispered into his neck and you smiled as you felt him shudder. ā€˜Just let me baby, Iā€™ll make you feel so good I promiseā€™
He didnā€™t say yes, but he also didnā€™t say no so you gently turned him to you and the look in his eyes told you everything you needed. You took his hand and led him out of the kitchen and straight over to the sofa and he was following behind you like a lost puppy.
Before he sat down, you tugged his joggers down his legs before pushing on his shoulders to make him sit. His eyes were on you the whole time as you knelt down on the floor between his knees, kissing over his thighs before you took him in your hand again.
ā€˜Baby I really shouldnā€™tā€™ he breathed, shutting his eyes as he rested his head back on the sofa. You thought he was about to tell you to stop but when you felt him pull your hair up in his hands so it was out of your face you realised he wanted it. ā€˜Just go slowly for me, yeah?ā€™ He asked and you nodded gently before taking him into your mouth.
You were ready to give him the best blow job of your life but you knew heā€™d enjoy it anyway since it had been so long for him. You did as he asked though, keeping things steady and slow and from the noises coming from him and the grip on your hair, you knew he was in heaven right now.
ā€˜Fuck Iā€™ve missed that pretty little mouth of yours babyā€™ he breathed, eyes shut as his head was forced back. ā€˜Always so good for me, arenā€™t you?ā€™
ā€˜Mhmmā€™ you hummed around him, the added vibrations clearly too much for him as he pulled you off by your hair and you wiped your mouth as he looked down at you with crazed eyes.
ā€˜Jesus Christ, I nearly cum right there and thenā€™ he breathed and you took the opportunity to start removing your clothes as he took himself in his hand and watched you, stopping every so often when he ā€˜d gone too far until you were completely naked and he beckoned for you to come and sit on his lap.
ā€˜I wanna fuck you so bad but I know Iā€™m not gonna last more than ten seconds inside youā€™ he admitted with a slight chucked but you were ready for him.
ā€˜I donā€™t care, weā€™ll just have to go againā€™ you told him, kissing along his jaw. ā€˜How about we run up and have a shower together? Less mess that wayā€™ You suggested and he squeezed your hips in agreement before pushing you up from his lap.
ā€˜Go get it running, Iā€™ll be up in a second yeah?ā€™
ā€˜Okayā€™ you whispered, kissing him quickly before dashing to your en-suite. You got the shower going quickly and only a few minutes later was he joining you, walking to wards you with his bottom lip between his teeth.
Without a word, you turned away from him and pressed you body against the cold tiled wall, parting your legs as an invitation and you moaned out bit when you felt his hands run down your back and pinch your bum cheeks.
He lined himself up with you before slowly pushing himself in, the pair of you letting out a sigh of relief as you felt each other finally after all these weeks. His hands that were resting on your waist moved around to your front before they parted. His right hand traveling down to where you needed him whilst his left traveled up to you neck, holding you at the base of your throat as he tightened his grip ever so slightly and pulled your body up to press against him as he thrusted into you slowly.
ā€˜Fuck baby, if I ever suggest doing this again, please tell me how fucking stupid I amā€™ he whined and you smiled at his words, hands pressed up against the tiles as you tried not to loose your balance.
ā€˜Gladlyā€™ you chucked but the hand tightening around your throat made you gasp.
ā€˜God I wanna fuck you so hard but I donā€™t wanna cum too quick, you feel so fucking good baby you have no ideaā€™
ā€˜I doā€™ you managed you chock out, overwhelmed by the way he was filling you so perfectly and hitting the spot you needed him too
ā€˜Fuckā€™ he groaned, thrusting into you as fast as he could for a few seconds before he quickly pulled out and spilled himself onto your bum. His hands were back on your waist as his forehead come to rest on your back and he quickly washed himself off of you. ā€˜Sorry, love. I couldnā€™t hold itā€™ he laughed as you turned to face him with a smile to let him know it was okay.
ā€˜Donā€™t worry about it, just make sure youā€™re ready again soonā€™ you winked and his face turned from embarrassed to cocky immediately, cupping your jaw as he backed you up against the wall so he could kiss you again. The warm water tricking over the pair of you relaxed you and when he placed his thigh in between yours you couldnā€™t help but rock your hips over him to keep the feeling between your legs alive. It didnā€™t take long for you to feel him harden against your thigh and you knew he was ready for round two.
ā€˜Baby can we get on the bed?ā€™ He asked pulling away and turning the water off. You chucked at his pout and pulled him back to you but he was looking down at you with a twinkle in his eye.
ā€˜Weā€™re all wet, Mase. Weā€™ll soak the bed and then weā€™ll have to sleep in itā€™
ā€˜Well letā€™s go to one of the guest rooms thenā€™ he suggested, grabbing your hand and leading you across the hall and into the first room he came too.
ā€˜Youā€™re absolutely nutsā€™ you chuckled as he pulled you onto the bed with him, slotting you into his side as he hovered over you. He didnā€™t say anything, just kissed you immediately before his hand travelled to your clit, still wet from the shower as he traced lazy circles over it until you were bucking up into him.
ā€˜Such a needy girlā€™ he whispered into your mouth before getting himself in position, resting your thighs on his forearms so you were practically bent in half when he lent over you. Again his pace was slow but you loved getting to feel every inch of him invade you as he looked down at you with lust filled eyes. ā€˜Do you know how hard itā€™s been? Touching you, tasting you, making you cum and then just leaving you?ā€™ He groaned, pulling you legs up over his shoulders and holding your hands by your head. ā€˜I donā€™t know how Iā€™ve lasted this long without you but itā€™s never happening againā€™
ā€˜Faster, please Mase I want more of youā€™ you whimpered, trying to meet his movements but he was trying to drag it out, trying to remember this feeling so heā€™d know he couldnā€™t be away from you this long again. He did as you asked though, pounding into you deliciously and you held onto the bed sheets Your eyes were on his face but his were closed, clearly lost in the moment but you wanted to see him, to let him know how much youā€™d missed this. ā€˜Masey, please look at meā€™ you whined and his eyes flew to yours before he dropped your legs to back around his waist so he could rest his forehead on yours.
ā€˜Fuck, I love you so muchā€™ he breathed and you felt a shiver run up your spine at the way he was looking at you.
ā€˜I love you tooā€™ you whispered before he really started to pound into you, his fingers finding your clit so he could help you along before you wake around him which caused him to do the same shortly after. He collapsed to the side of you but bought you into his aroma fairly quickly, holding you tight and kissing your head.
ā€˜I really wanted to make it to the endā€™ he whispered and you pulled back to look at his pouty face.
ā€˜I know you did. But itā€™s not healthy and you were a right grumpā€™ you laughed, kissing his jaw as he gave you an annoyed look. ā€˜But like I said, we can keep this between us, no one needs to knowā€™
ā€˜Yeah I know but it wonā€™t feel rightā€™ he huffed, trailing his finger up and down your back lightly. ā€˜Damn you for being so irresistibleā€™
ā€˜Sorry babyā€™ you chuckled, kissing his cheek a few times before he turned his head so you could kiss him properly. ā€˜Iā€™m impressed you went as long as you did, and yeah you might not of gone all the way but at least we got some cute onesies out of itā€™
'I do like the onsies. he agreed, pulling you into him even more. 'How about we hop back in the shower so we can get you clean and warmed up again so we can put them back on and i'll finish making dinner, yeah?'
'Sounds perfect' you told him. Thankful his little experiment was over and you now had your favourite person back.
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āž Wonwoo x Reader (ft. Joshua, Seungcheol, Mingyu, etc.)
āž nonidol!au // angst???? // romance // fluff?????? // drama...ish??? // soulmate!au // somewhat past life!au
āž word count: 18k (lolšŸ§šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø) // playlistšŸŽ¶
āžwarnings: curses, lots of pov changes i'm sorry lol, i'm honestly not sure if the pace is a abrupt or not?, i'm not sure how you'll like this OC, she cries quite a lot towards the end sddfgd, that's about it i think
āžA/N: happy birthday, wonwooā¤ shoutout to @ahundredtimesover who's not even a carat but readily brainstormed with me when i askedšŸ„ŗšŸ˜­ also special thanks to @sleeplessdawn @twogyuu @savventeen for sparing your time to talk with me when i was unsure where to go with the plotšŸ’•šŸ’• i'm gonna talk more on the author notes at the end instead of here. enjoy! hope you'll like this and don't hesitate to drop by and tell me what you think abt it even if you... don't like it sdjhfbsjhdf
In a world where everyone bears the soulmate mark to find the one heaven perfectly made for them, Wonwoo is an outlier with no marks in sight. But he has more pressing matters to attend to because he remembers his past life and the promise he made to his soulmate that heā€™d find her again no matter what. Alternatively, He didnā€™t think heā€™d be reborn in a world where you are made for someone else.
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Wonwoo isnā€™t sure when it began. But heā€™s eighteen when he knows why they appeared and realizes that the memories in his head do not belong to his current lifetime.
They come to him through his dreams; sometimes long, sometimes short. At first, he thinks his mind is just playing games with him, but when he wakes up with an almost perfect recollection of whatever his older self in the dream did, he eventually realizes they arenā€™t simply dreams.
Theyā€™re his memories from another lifetime. Which one, heā€™s not sure. Wonwoo imagines theyā€™re pieces of a puzzleā€“a very big oneā€“making a bigger picture he doesnā€™t really understand at first until he does. Until it clicks one day why the dream has been getting longer and why heā€™s getting them in the first place.
Heā€™s not himself when the dream happens, more like a shadow that watches from the sideline. Heā€™s been seeing this older self of his for quite some time; he canā€™t be much older than he is now, probably in his mid twenties or so.Ā 
It was weird at the beginning, knowing how heā€™d look (looked?) in the future (...in the past? Fuck, this is confusing), but it was even weirder to watch himself with a girl that he seemed to be so very much in love with. Not that he canā€™t blame his other self. Theyā€™re soulmates, after all, if the identical marks on their wrists mean anything.
The word doesnā€™t even sound bitter in his lips anymore, and he wonders if it ever was.
Sure, he used to question why heā€™s an outlier and why he deserved to have no one when everyone else around him has someone predestined for themā€“someone that the universe deems just right and someone that will complement them in ways unimaginable.
Heā€™s never angry though. Just a little lonely.
Itā€™s not easy to be surrounded by people who are happy with their fate, who have someone that they know is their person for as long as eternity allows them to live. People are subtle with their pity when it comes to him and Wonwoo would like to think it probably has to do with the fact that Wonwoo doesnā€™t seem bothered at all.
Outliers arenā€™t that rare; perhaps one every one hundred people or so, and theyā€™re not ostracized from society, just that they need to handle the pitiful looks every now and thenā€“which never stops being annoying.
Wonwoo knows thereā€™s a community for people like him though he has never been one to seek companies. Heā€™s fine the way he is. Heā€™d attend their gatherings when itā€™s one of the rare days he feels like being social, but he doesnā€™t attend enough to feel any kind of kinship towards them. Theyā€™re just some people who he somewhat sympathizes with.
Naturally, it means the community becomes a place where people try to find their romantic partner. After all, it is frowned upon if you try to date someone with a soulmate even if they havenā€™t met their other half.
ā€¦Which makes it awkward when they break up because even if the community isnā€™t very small, theyā€™re still a minority and they need to stick together.
Hence, Wonwoo never really bothers.
Itā€™s not like heā€™s into the concept of romance. When he was a kid, it simply didnā€™t appeal to him. During high school, games were more worthy of his time than anything. And during universityā€¦ How could he when heā€™s been dreaming of the same girl over and over again? Any other romance potential simply didnā€™t register in his mind. His parents, who obviously had no idea about the dreams, tried to talk to him about it; to try dating and find love but quickly changed their insistence once they realized their son wasnā€™t too bothered himself.Ā 
He doesnā€™t even know if sheā€™s alive in this lifetime, and yetā€¦
ā€œYouā€™re really moving, huh?ā€ Seungcheol brings him out of his mind, reminds him that heā€™s packing and he needs to get things done.
ā€œThey knew Iā€™d be the one most willing to move away.ā€ He shrugs. ā€œEveryone else has their significant other here. Pretty sure they asked Namjoon first but with his pregnant wife and allā€“yeah.ā€
ā€œIā€™m sure youā€™re still a choice because youā€™re competent.ā€ The older guy reassures him. ā€œWhat do you need me to do to help?ā€
ā€œHelp me throw away those bags in the living room, please.ā€
ā€œGot it.ā€
Five minutes later, Seungcheol pops back into his bedroom.
ā€œAre you throwing this away too?ā€
Wonwoo looks at the postcard in his hands, a look of recognition passes through his face before he takes it from him before he says heā€™s keeping it. The older guy throws him a curious look, but Wonwoo doesnā€™t offer any explanation so he leaves him be and returns to the living room.
ā€œAutumn, huh.ā€ He mutters to himself as he stares at the rows of yellow trees and ginkgo leaves adorning the ground on the postcard.
Autumn in the city is beautiful, Wonwoo has heard. He doesnā€™t know how it would be more beautiful there than here with the buildings and the busy lifestyle, but perhaps heā€™ll take the time to find out now that heā€™s moving there.
Maybe heā€™ll find out once heā€™s seen it himself.
And maybeā€¦
Maybe heā€™ll alsoā€“
ā€œShould we have some jjajangmyeon for lunch? Iā€™m starving, man. Think Iā€™d be able to eat two servings and an entire plate of dumplings. What about ordering some shrimp also? I thinkā€“ā€
Yeah.
Maybe.
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Four months pass by in a blink and July comes around.
The city life is better than Wonwoo expected, but itā€™s not like he has any particular expectations to begin with. Heā€™s a twenty six years old doing a regular job, living a regular life. He doesnā€™t have any grand plans in life, doesnā€™t strive to climb the corporate ladder nor make any difference in the world.
By theory, he should be some kind of a main character: an outlier with no soulmate mark and memories of a past life? Wonwoo wouldā€™ve written a book had he possessed any sort of literature gifts. But he can even barely express himself, let alone pour them into writings, so there goes his spotlight.Ā 
Plus, itā€™s not like he has ever told anyone about the memories. He tries looking things up online, and except for some ridiculous claims that were eventually proved to be false, he barely finds anything about it that would help. And if he could find nothing in the wonderful, vast world that is the internet, he doubts he would find answers in the real world.
So heā€™s just another guy. Another Jeon Wonwoo in the sea of people that would pass by peopleā€™s lives and lots would forget about.
And he doesnā€™t mind.
He really doesnā€™t.
But if thereā€™s anything he could wish forā€¦
He looks down at the small birthday cake his brother has ordered from the delivery app for him on behalf of his parents, the package greeting him in front of his door when he has just gotten back from work. He doesnā€™t really celebrate his birthdays, and usually only does so if the people around him encourage him to, namely Seungcheol and his family.
Though, now that heā€™s actually by himself in a city heā€™s still trying to get familiar with, it does feel a little lonely to be celebrating it alone, if you can even call it that. At least thereā€™s a cake from his family and he might as well keep up with the tradition.
He lights up the ā€˜27ā€™ candle and stares at it for a few seconds before he closes his eyes and makes a wish. A familiar smile heā€™s only seen in his dreams flashes through his mind, the warmth of the small fire blankets his face for a few seconds before it goes out.
I hope I can find youā€¦ whoever you are.
He dreams of another memory that night.
But, for the first time, heā€™s not watching from the sideline. The love of his life is pressed to his side as she urges him to blow the candle and make a wish. She takes his face while hers scrunch up into a smile, wishing him ā€˜happy birthdayā€™ that he doesnā€™t think is the first that day before leaning in to kiss him on the lips.
He catches a glimpse of the single ginkgo leaf on her right wrist, the same exact thing on his left.
Wonwoo wakes up with a jolt before he could taste her lips against his, a thunderstorm outside his window and another inside his heart.
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Despite being born in the season, Wonwoo isnā€™t fond of summer.
Itā€™s too hot and thereā€™s almost nothing he can do about it. He wouldā€™ve stayed inside 24/7 if he could, but thatā€™s out of the question because he needs to go to the office and the amount of people in the public transportation is not something he looks forward to.
He doesnā€™t like winter for basically the same reason: itā€™s too fucking cold.
Spring and autumn are nice. But Wonwoo has a pollen allergy so he canā€™t enjoy the blooming season even if he wants to.
So if someone asks what his favorite season is, he always says autumn.
Wonwoo isnā€™t sentimental enough to actually have opinions about seasons. Like he said, he doesnā€™t like summer and winter because theyā€™re extremely hot and cold respectively. He doesnā€™t mind spring but he has pollen allergies. And so heā€™s left with autumn.
Itā€™s all just practical.
But, if thereā€™s one season that actually means somethingā€¦ itā€™d also be autumn. And it doesnā€™t even have much to do with the actual season. Itā€™s the memories it carries.
Yeah, thatā€™s what heā€™ll call it.
Memories.
Because no matter whatā€“
ā€œGet going, will you?ā€ Someone grumbles and goes past him.
Right, another reason why he hates summer. People get (rightfully) annoyed all the time and everyone wants to hang out near the Han river, him being one of them.
What can he do? He was already outside due to prior meetings, itā€™s hot, and being near the body of water sounds like a good idea if thereā€™s any. He just happens to be in the area and he supposes why not. Itā€™s been quite some time since heā€™s spent some time outside by himself, anyway.
At least heā€™s by himself so itā€™ll be much easier to find a seat. ā€“Or so he assumes as he sighs,Ā  still trying to look for an empty spot to sit down ten minutes later. He doesnā€™t find any, if only because the only one-person spots available are surrounded by couples making googly eyes at each other.
Eventually, he finds one a little further away and settles there with his plastic bag filled with a canned highball and a bag of chips. Itā€™s only somewhere after two in the afternoon, a weird time to be drinking alcohol, but he sighs blissfully at the first sip and stares mindlessly at the people around him.
He likes people watching, though he doesnā€™t make any grand scenarios about them in his head; simply thinks about how heā€™s only one of many in the sea of people. That he can be special but he chooses not to be. On the contrary, he likes to pretend that heā€™s normal; that he has a mark somewhere hidden on his body and he just simply hasnā€™t met his soulmate. That his dreams are simply dreams.
Or maybe they are nothing but dreams.
Maybe heā€™s simply thinking too much about them.
Maybe heā€™s just projecting the ideal life heā€™d have had he not been an outlier.
He blinks.
Whyā€¦ had he not considered that before?
Sure, he feels too strongly about them (and Wonwoo isnā€™t even an emotional person) and is way too conscious because they feel real, but what if his head really is just messing with him? What if they really are just illusions andā€“
ā€œHey, sorry, do you mind if I sit here? Everywhere else is full and youā€™re the only one by yourself soā€¦ā€
Wonwoo looks up at the weirdly familiar voice, freezing when he recognizes the person in front of him at once, the word coming out of his mouth before he even can stop himself.
ā€œAutumn?ā€
Surprise colors your face at the name, your head empty because you honestly have no idea what to think. You donā€™t even have it in you to be suspecting, just very fascinated and somewhat nostalgic in the matter of seconds.
Itā€™s been some time since someone calls you ā€˜Autumnā€™; the nickname that your late grandfather would always call you by because he said itā€™s his favorite season and youā€™re his sweetest grandchild. A few of your relatives adopted the name even though they outgrew it almost immediately after your grandfather passed. Youā€™ve never told anyone outside the family about the nickname, not even your closest friends, as youā€™d like to keep it dear to your heart.
And it still stings to think about it after his passing ten years ago.
Several secondsā€“minutes?ā€“pass like that, with you and this stranger looking at each other, mouth a little ajar, unsure what to say. But he breaks the silence first, shakes his head before he apologizes.
ā€œUh, sorry. You justā€“umm, uh, look like someone I know. You can sit down, sure.ā€
You nod and whisper a ā€˜thanksā€™, holding back the urge to ask him about his friend who apparently looks like you and shares your old nickname. But the silence that looms over you both is a little suffocating, and your usual extroverted self who never hesitates to talk to new people seems to die in front of him as you ponder if itā€™s okay to start a conversation with this handsome stranger.
Perhaps itā€™s just the weird interaction earlier, you think to yourself, the memory of your grandfather and your favorite nickname that no one except your family knows filling your chest with warmth. The last time you heard someone referred to you by that name was probably a decade ago, and to be referred to ā€˜Autumnā€™ again after so longā€¦ you wonder if you shouldā€™ve told someone about it if it inflicts this much fondness within you.
Or maybe it wouldnā€™t be so special if you had.
ā€œSo you have a friend who looks like me and is called ā€˜Autumnā€™, huh?ā€ You try to maintain a confident smile, pray that youā€™re simply imagining the slight shake in your voice.
The stranger flinches a little, a gesture that youā€™re not sure what to make of, but then he nods and offers you an awkward smile. ā€œYeah, something like that.ā€
ā€œYou know, it used to be some sort of my nickname as a kid.ā€ Youā€™re not sure why youā€™re telling him this, but you are and itā€™s almost comical the way his lips open a little in surprise before he mutters a small ā€˜I seeā€™. You offer your name to him, and thank him once again for letting you share his spot.
ā€œDonā€™t mind it.ā€ He smiles tightly before returning the gesture, and you canā€™t help but wonder why the name Jeon Wonwoo rings something in your head even though youā€™re sure you havenā€™t met this guy. Youā€™re pretty good when it comes to remembering names and faces. Youā€™ve never had any friends called Wonwoo, though you recall there were probably some people from your year in school and university who share his name.Ā 
Never a Jeon though. And he doesnā€™t look familiar at all, so youā€™re sure heā€™s not a friend of a friend that you mightā€™ve seen in passing either, butā€¦ why does he feel familiar?
You shake your head before you let go of the thought, and then rummages through your bag to look for your drink. You take everything out of the way only to find your bottle lying sadly at the very bottom of your tote bag, when you look up again, you see Wonwoo glancing at the book youā€™ve put on the table.
On Soulmates: Love without Commitment
Xu Minghao
You hope the way you put everything back to your bag is subtle, like youā€™re not trying to hide the book youā€™ve been reading and the glimpse into your mind that people can easily decipher from your choice of literature alone. His face doesnā€™t tell you anything though, and itā€™s his next question that gets your heart beating in irregular beats.
ā€œItā€™s quite the book, isnā€™t it?ā€ He takes a sip from his can. ā€œGave me insights that I didnā€™t know I needed.ā€
ā€œRight!ā€ You reply with exaggerated enthusiasm. But can anyone blame you? Anyone who catches you reading that book always gives you the side eye, some people who are frontal even asked why youā€™re reading something that sounds as stupid as a flat earth. ā€œI havenā€™t finished, but itā€™s so interesting to read why the author thinks soulmates arenā€™t it because it doesnā€™t give you a choice and everything about the relationship is a given. That perhaps the love that people who donā€™t have the soulmate marks might be purer because they choose to love and they put effort into it. Iā€™m currently on chapter 7 andā€“ā€
You stop when you realize youā€™re rambling, words of apology on the top of your tongue when you see Wonwoo tilting his head in question. Not in judgement because youā€™re enthusiastic about it. Not in annoyance because you talk too much when it hasnā€™t even been twenty minutes since youā€™ve met him.
ā€œWhy are you stopping?ā€ He asks, further making you speechless with the genuine interest in his voice. ā€œChapter 7 is about fate and destiny, isnā€™t it?ā€
You cough a little to hide your flustered face, a little too excited to finally find someone that isnā€™t against you reading this essay. Youā€™ve been wanting to talk about it with someoneā€“anyoneā€“, all those hours youā€™ve spent on countless communities online with people who share the same sentiment as you not being enough.
ā€œYeah. Iā€™m almost done with the chapter, though I havenā€™t been able to pick it up again these days.ā€
Wonwoo hums, seemingly deep in thought before he asks you again. ā€œWhat do you think about it?ā€
ā€œFate and destiny?ā€
ā€œYeah.ā€
ā€œI think itā€™s bullshit.ā€
He looks at you in surprise; whether itā€™s because of your choice of words or because of your opinion, you donā€™t know. But he doesnā€™t look like heā€™s going to jump at you for having such an opinion, so you continue even though he didn't ask you to.
ā€œIā€™d hate to think that someoneā€“something out there has enough power to decide whatā€™s going to happen to us moving forward. That everything we do is predestined and that we have no choice whatsoever in life because itā€™s fated to be and itā€™s thanks to the universe that something happens a certain way.ā€ And then you add, your voice comparably smaller as you suddenly realize youā€™re being too open with this stranger. ā€œIt feelsā€¦ confiningā€¦ā€
He nods as he opens his bag of chips, putting it right in the middle as if telling you itā€™s okay to take some.
ā€œI agree.ā€ He doesnā€™t meet your eyes as he says this, looking straight over the Han river like heā€™ll find an actual answer there. ā€œIf itā€™s true, itā€™s very cruel for some people to know that their life is fated to be miserable and can do nothing but accept it.ā€
ā€œRight? And, personally, I donā€™t know how I feel about the soulmates concept. You know how in the book it says that soulmates might take each other for granted because theyā€™re meant to be together? Or that they simply accept the other person because, apparently, theyā€™re their person? What if the universe messed up and youā€™re paired with a serial killer or something?ā€
Wonwoo looks at you alarmed, and you laugh before you say that youā€™re just speaking in general. He hesitates before he asks, unsure about where you actually are when it comes to soulmates. Are you this opinionated because you donā€™t have a soulmate? His heart skips a beat at the thought of it; or perhaps you simply hate the idea of it regardless. But before he can actually ask the question, his eyes fall to the side of your neck, and he notices the strings of flowers on the side of your neck, something that you also noticeā€“so you clear your throat to dart his attention away.
ā€œYou feelā€¦ strongly about it, donā€™t you?ā€ Wonwoo settles it at that, not wanting to offend you somehow. He doesnā€™t deny the mixed feeling in his heart as he realizes what it means. You have a soulmate. Even though thereā€™s a chance that you donā€™t want them, you still have a soulmate and whatever feeling thatā€™s brewing on the pit of his stomach, itā€™s not a good one.
What was he expecting, anyway? That if somehow he found you in this lifetimeā€“which he did, what the fuck. Itā€™s you who found him, evenā€“youā€™d happily take him in your arms? The bitter taste on his mouth is getting worse by the seconds, only now realizing that even though heā€™s been wishing heā€™d find you, he never has any real plan about what to do if he actually did.
It helps that he doesnā€™t actually think he would, so he can hold on to it like a dream that would never come true. Something he holds dear in his heart but doesnā€™t really need to take responsibility for because itā€™s not going to happen. Something that somewhat keeps him going and some sort of wishful thinking.
You shrug, not offering any explanation.
He doesnā€™t press.
ā€œI think.ā€ He begins, looking at you this time, and if anyone ever asks, youā€™re going to deny the way your heartbeat picks up and up and up the more he looks into your eyes, your face getting hot like a high school girl with a crush. ā€œYou can always go against your destiny if thatā€™s what you choose to do. If fate and destiny actually exist, who is there to say that what the universe has decided for you is your best path? Perhaps itā€™s just one of many and you can try taking another road to see if youā€™ll like it more. Even if they exist, it doesnā€™t mean you have to follow them all the time.ā€
You lay in bed thinking about his words that night, wondering if itā€™s as easy as he makes it to be to get away from your path and try a new one.
You dream of Wonwoo, a birthday cake, and a ginkgo leaf mark that youā€™re sure was not on Wonwooā€™s wrist when you saw him earlier that day.
You wake up wishing youā€™ll meet him again.
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Joshua, youā€™ve always known, is the ideal partner that anyone could ask for. Heā€™s sweet, he takes care of you well, is respectful, and you honestly feel bad for not returning even half of what he feels for you.
You love him, you really do, but you donā€™t think what you feel for him is strong enough to be considered in the same league with the love that people believe soulmates should have for each other. Itā€™s nowhere near there.
You love him, heā€™s very important to you, and youā€™ll drop anything for him if he needs you. But you know somethingā€™s wrong when Joshua starts talking about living together, marriage, and family, and dread is the only thing that fills your chest.
You know somethingā€™s wrong when you donā€™t feel the butterfly nor the fireworks that everyoneā€“and you mean everyoneā€“says they experience when they meet their soulmates.
It was nothing like that for you; you knew heā€™s your soulmate, and if thereā€™s anything right about what people said regarding your first meeting, itā€™s true that it just clicked that itā€™s your soulmate in front of you. But your heartbeat picked up for all the wrong reasons that didnā€™t have anything to do with rush of excitement nor romantic expectation. You were a little anxious, even, but you couldnā€™t do anything when Joshua immediately recognized the feeling once his eyes met yours and he ran to you like heā€™d give you the world right that very second.
There was nothing magical about it.
Youā€™re not sure how you feel either about the universe giving you the perfect partner by theory, but also somehow shaping you into a person that believes the whole soulmate thing is bullshit. It doesnā€™t seem to matter whether Joshua notices your lack of romantic reciprocation or not, because Joshua still treats you like youā€™re the love of his life and he looks at you like youā€™re his whole galaxy.
Or perhaps he mistakes the way you care for him as romance?
What a fucking drama you live in.
ā€œWhat got you thinking?ā€ You blink at his voice, and Joshua looks at you amused as he settles right beside you despite the heaps of empty space on your sofa. ā€œYouā€™ve been zoning out a lot these days.ā€
ā€œHave I?ā€ You ask, accepting the way his arm automatically goes behind you on top of the sofa head. You like his warmth, you really do. You likeā€“noā€“you admit that you love a lot of things about Joshua and youā€™re glad you met him even though you absolutely abhor the soulmate system.
You love his eyes, the way they seem to stare into your soul and are able to tell whatā€™s inside your mind most of the time.
You love his hands, they always know to wrap around yours when you need it most, pull you closer when you stray away because something distracts you along the way.
You love his voice, so calm and soothing that you would ask him to talk you to sleep through the phone on nights sleep refuses to find you, the way heā€™ll hum when heā€™s in a good mood though he never actually sings in front of you because he says he canā€™t carry an actual tune otherwise. (Two years since youā€™ve found each other and youā€™re still on a mission to make him sing because you just knew he sings well.)
But, most of all, you love the way he treats you.
The way heā€™ll ask if heā€™s not sure what you want him to do, the way heā€™ll carefully thread through your mood when the day hasnā€™t been good, and the way he gives you space even if he wants to be near you all the time.
He respects you. Not only as his soulmate but also as a person, and you canā€™t thank him enough for that.
Perhaps thatā€™s why it hurts much more now; why guilt is eating you inside out because you can only think about Wonwoo and his words when Joshua is right next to you, his thigh pressed against yours and his thumb caressing your shoulder over your shirt.
If fate and destiny actually exist, who is there to say that what the universe has decided for you is your best path?Ā 
You force back the tears before they can actually form, gulping before you tell him itā€™s nothing.
ā€œShould we go out?ā€
ā€œWhere?ā€
ā€œHmmm. Namsan? We can take a walk, get you off your mind.ā€ His smile is kind, and you feel like crying again because of how considerate Joshua is. He doesnā€™t even ask, doesnā€™t push even once just in case youā€™ll crack. He simply accepts that you donā€™t want to talk about it and offers you something that might help.
Why the fuck arenā€™t you in love with him when heā€™s your soulmate and heā€™s as perfect as someone could be?
His arms envelop you and thrust you into his chest before you could break, and you manage to hold it for three full seconds before the tears stubbornly fall and you whimper softly into his hold. Joshua doesn't say anything, doesnā€™t hush you and asks if youā€™re okay.
No.
He accepts that youā€™re not okay and you donā€™t want to tell him about it. That youā€™re crying and he feel so fucking useless because he canā€™t do anything to help you with it.
That youā€™re hiding something from him thatā€™s possibly making you cry even though you never did before.Ā 
Still, he holds you close and lets you cry.
You grasp the front of his shirt as you try your best to stop your tears. You donā€™t even know why youā€™re crying this much, but you suppose between the stressful week and the whole Wonwoo situation, the guilt combined with Joshuaā€™s innocent look trigger something within you.
ā€œIā€™ll just get you some water.ā€ He whispers against your head once youā€™ve calmed down, squeezes your shoulder and then lets you go. Heā€™s back not even a minute later, and you thank him as you take your mug, embarrassed when you wipe the remaining of your tears off your face. ā€œFeeling better?ā€
ā€œYeah, sorry about that.ā€ You manage to whisper, too embarrassed to even look him in the eyes.Ā 
His smile is meant to be comforting, but thinking yet again about the reason why you even cried to begin with, it only makes your heart squeezes painfully.
ā€œYou probably need it. You know I wonā€™t judge.ā€ He caresses your cheek as if to make sure to get rid of all traces of tears there. He searches for your face, as if he can tell whatā€™s inside your mind just by doing so, and for a moment, youā€™re afraid that he really can; that heā€™ll see the man that youā€™ve met once some time last week clouding your mind like thereā€™s no tomorrow.Ā  ā€œDo you want to go for a walk anyway? Perhaps you need to get out of the house for a bit?ā€
ā€œYeah, youā€™re probably right.ā€ You reach up to circle your fingers around his wrist, smiling back at him because despite everything, youā€™re still thankful that the universe thinks youā€™re deserving of someone like him. Youā€™re still thankful that you get to be on the receiving end of his affection.
Joshua leans forward to kiss your forehead, lingering for a good few seconds before he tells you to get ready.
It doesnā€™t take you too long to get ready, nor does it take long for you two to arrive at Namsan. Climbing the stairs to get to the park, Joshua asks instead if youā€™re willing to just go further up to get to the peak where the tower is. Youā€™re not exactly dressed for climbing (though itā€™s really just stairs, stairs, and more stairs), nor are you in the mood for it, but you think exhausting your body is just what you might just need so you can pass out the moment you reach your bed later on.
He extends his hand, and you take it with a smile despite the pinch in your heart. You spend the first ten minutes in silence, hand in hand as you ascend up the seemingly never-ending stairs.
Already out of breath, you begin to doubt your decision of climbing up when Joshua speaks.Ā 
ā€œI havenā€™t gone here in so long.ā€ Undeniably, itā€™s a very nice weather out. You being out of breath has more to do with your lack of exercise on a daily basis more than anything, but even in your predicament you can still appreciate the night view around you. As much as you feel like dying right now, you know you donā€™t actually regret it.
ā€œYeah? Me too.ā€ You grip his hand tighter for support, then ask if you could rest for a bit when you see a rest stop. Joshua laughs as you ask this, though he nods and hands you a piece of chocolate the moment you both sit down on an empty bench overlooking Seoul from where youā€™re at.
ā€œYouā€™re a lifesaver.ā€ You moan as you take a bite of the chocolate, leaning your head on his shoulder and stretching your legs. ā€œI havenā€™t climbed in so long. My legs will fall tomorrow, Iā€™m sure.ā€
ā€œIā€™ll run a bath for you before I go home tonight.ā€
You try to trample the way your heartbeat picks up; not because youā€™re fluttered, but because youā€™re once again eaten with guilt by how perfect Joshua really is. He doesnā€™t exactly know how you feel about soulmates; youā€™re not cruel enough to say things right to his face.Ā 
But you know for sure that heā€™s aware of your choice of literature.
He doesnā€™t comment on them, and you try not to read them when heā€™s around. But he once caught you reading on your phone over your shoulder and you sheepishly said you simply find those essays interesting.
Joshua isnā€™t stupid, knows that thereā€™s a reason why you find them interesting, but he chooses to be in ignorant bliss and says youā€™re free to read whatever you want and thereā€™s no need to justify yourself to him of all people.
Yeah, because itā€™s totally normal that your soulmate is interested in reading essays on why soulmates are bullshits.
Forty minutes later with some short breaks along the way, you finally reach the top. There arenā€™t as many people, and you walk around for a bit to let your legs relax before finding yet another bench to sit on.
ā€œI donā€™t think Iā€™ve ever been here at night.ā€
ā€œYeah?ā€
ā€œMhmm. Sure is different from being here during the day.ā€
ā€œIt is, isnā€™t it?ā€ Joshua agrees, his palm absentmindedly caresses your thigh as if it helps relieve your sore muscle.
ā€œShould we have some cup ramyeons?ā€ You suggest, pointing to the convenience store you pass by earlier. ā€œI think I can do some if I share with you.ā€
Joshua nods, but before he can offer to go, you tell him he can rest instead.
ā€œIā€™ll go get it. Should I buy two or are you fine just sharing one with me?ā€
ā€œTwo is fine.ā€
ā€œAnd the usual drink?ā€
ā€œAnd the usual drink.ā€ He grins. ā€œYou sure you can take everything by yourself?ā€
You roll your eyes in mock annoyance, exhaling a ā€˜duhā€™ as you tell him to just wait.
Pleased that the convenience store isnā€™t crowded either, you hum as you go through the snack isles instead. Knowing yourself, youā€™ll probably only eat two thirds of the cup ramyeon and wolf down the snack instead if you buy some; but you donā€™t see why not because Joshuaā€™s there to finish your food anyway. Plus, itā€™s a nice night out and thatā€™s enough to justify your choice of dinner.
Juggling two big cups of instant noodles, a packet of cheese, a hotbar, and a bag of shrimp chips isnā€™t your talent, but you manage and you drop them on the cashier before quickly telling the cashier youā€™re just going to grab a drink real quick.
Almost bumping into the person behind you, your apology is stuck in your throat once you realize whoā€™s the person exactly.
What the fuck.
ā€œOhā€¦ā€ Wonwoo says in surprise, the words seemingly out of his mouth before he even realizes. ā€œHiā€¦?ā€
You give him an awkward smile and nod before quickly going to the drink aisle. Apologizing once again to the cashier whoā€™s still scanning your purchase (and to Wonwoo) once you return even though itā€™s barely been five seconds.
ā€œNeed help?ā€ Wonwoo says good-naturedly, gesturing to the amount of things youā€™ve just bought.
ā€œHey, Iā€“ā€
Wonwoo looks at you staring between him and the guy who has just entered. Getting the hints immediately that his help isnā€™t needed, he smiles before paying for his stuff and leaves the convenience store.
He looks spitefully at the night sky, itā€™s so unnecessarily pretty too, unsure if he wants to curse whateverā€™s up there that of all days he decides to go outside, he just has to see you again. With another guy at that. He doesnā€™t want to jump to conclusions. The guy could simply be your friend for all he knew.
But if thereā€™s one thing that is Wonwoo, heā€™s quick to put pieces together. From your panicked glance and the way you tense when you see him, he knows. Perhaps itā€™s also just intuition. But he just knew that man, whoever he is, is the one that heaven has decided to be the one for you.
He exhales a deep breath before finding a secluded place somewhere behind a tree, carefully hidden to minimize any chance of being seen by you (or seeing you with your soulmate). He wouldā€™ve immediately left if he could, but heā€™s only arrived and it feels like itā€™s such a waste for him to leave just like that despite the situation.
What even is the situation?
Heā€™s been thinking a lot since he met you, if he wants to seek you out again and what he wants to do if he does. The thought is no longer so much of a wishful thinking like it used to be. He knows you exist now. Youā€™re actually living, youā€™re real, and you have a soulmate that is not him.
It sounds so much like an exaggeration, but heā€™s never felt so empty after going home that night, thinking about you and your soulmate. Do you live together? Do you care about him regardless of your stance on the whole soulmate thing? Does he treat you well? Does he get to hold you while you sleep? Does heā€“Fuck.
Wonwoo hates being like this, and heā€™d love to say itā€™s gotten better the more time passes by, but it has only gotten even worse because his dream is getting longer and even more prominent since meeting you. And what he hates most is heā€™s started to feel more and more strongly about you even through his dreams.
What is one supposed to do when they fall in love with an illusion that has a counterpart living in the realm of reality? Heā€™s pretty sure no one would have the answer.
He glances up at the sound of faint laughter, seemingly so loud in the silent night, or perhaps he simply picks it up because he knows exactly who it belongs to before he even sees you. He bites his lip at the scene heā€™s witnessing: you, laughing with your soulmate at god knows what.
He canā€™t blame the guy for looking at you like you hold the universe for him. After all, Wonwoo would probably do exactly the same thing had he been given the chance. His past self from another life could vouch for that.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, heā€™s not sure, you end up sitting a good distance away from where heā€™s at, your back facing him as you settle beside the man destined to be with you. Youā€™re not too far that he canā€™t see your side profile, which gets his heart both squeezing in pain and fluttering at the same time.
He doesnā€™t even know that was possible.
Wonwoo looks far to the distance, at the endless night sky thatā€™s so unnecessarily full of stars today of all day. He wants to think the universe is mocking him, playing a joke on him for being alone by himself on such a beautiful night, making him watch you laughing with your soulmate as the cherry on top.
But he knows heā€™s not that special.
Heā€™s just one of many; his misery wouldnā€™t be all that amusing for the universe.
Scoffing at the thought of the universe, he lowers his eyes from the sky only to accidentally meet yours.
Is this the work of the universe too?
Nah, he shouldnā€™t give too much credit to the damn thing. But, then again, blaming it for every single thing that went wrong in his life has proved to be some kind of comfort if heā€™s being completely honest.
You offer him a small smile anyway, not even waiting for him to return the gesture.
It hurts still to see you with your soulmate, sharing food and talking about what he assumes to be nothing and everything. But as he lays in bed that night and thinks about your smile, he admits that if the universe lets him meet you in this lifetime, perhaps it isnā€™t so bad, after all.
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Wonwoo has always liked the number three.
Thirdā€™s time the charm and all that jazz. He doesnā€™t hold on to it religiously, just some fun little routine that he finds amusing. When he takes an item in a grocery store, he takes the third one from the front; when he goes to the convenience store because he needs one (1) thing, he takes two small snacks so itā€™s three items in total; on the rare days when Wonwoo feels like trying a new drink in a cafe, heā€™d just choose the third item in the menu.
Itā€™s fun.
Today, Wonwooā€™s supposed to meet Mingyu for a little get together. Heā€™s the first friend heā€™s made in Seoul, a guy thatā€™s a little too flashy for his liking but is still a good person nevertheless and definitely a much better company than most people that heā€™s made to be acquainted with in the new city.Ā 
Heā€™s not too excited about the invitation, but doesnā€™t see why he should turn the younger guy down when he has no plan during the weekend, and, as much as he loves staying inside, the four walls of his apartment is starting to feel a little suffocating because itā€™s almost been a month since that night he randomly went to Namsan and saw you, andā€¦ he hasnā€™t gone out for anything thatā€™s not a necessity since then.
So when Mingyu asks for the third time since they got to know each other if he wants to join him on a night out or not, he decides he should also appreciate the guyā€™s persistence despite already being turned down twice before.
Anyway.
He was supposed to meet him for a little get together. Apparently, Mingyuā€™s version of ā€˜a little get togetherā€™ is to invite a group of friends that Wonwoo obviously doesnā€™t know for dinner and only notifying him of the additional party thirty minutes before their promised time.
He exhales. Itā€™s too late for him to bail. Right now, his hope is only as high as the ground: he simply wishes he wouldnā€™t return home socially exhausted.
Itā€™s a small pizza diner inside an alleyway where they promised to meet. And Mingyu along with his friends thankfully arrive at the same time as him so Wonwoo wouldnā€™t need to go inside and look around like a fool, wondering where his table full of strangers and a slightly familiar friend is.
Heā€™s not close enough with Mingyu to say heā€™s comfortable around him, but heā€™s still the most familiar face between the four faces in front of him so he decides sitting next to Mingyu is the best choice. Thankfully, the younger guy doesnā€™t seem to be the type to push him to interact with new people immediately.
Thirty minutes into dinner, Wonwoo can tell Mingyu probably brings these friends around because he thinks Wonwoo needs to meet new people (or maybe he thinks itā€™ll be awkward if itā€™s just the two of them?). Itā€™s easy to tell that heā€™s brought the friendliest people whoā€™s just loud enough, who understand that Wonwooā€™s quiet but still able to naturally included him in conversations without making him feel bad about being, well, quiet (god knows how many people have tried to make him feel bad for staying quiet during conversations).
Jungkook is a friend from high school, heā€™s learned, apparently one of Mingyuā€™s closest friends. Jeonghan is a senior from his previous company; someone that he didnā€™t know heā€™d end up being close with because, at first, Jeonghan was obviously just someone he had to work together with. Jisoo, he finds out later on, is Jungkookā€™s ex-girlfriend before he found his soulmate, though they treasure their friendship too much to cut each other off.
Except for Jungkook, the other two friends seem a little unconventional and Wonwoo doesnā€™t understand how Mingyu ends up being close enough with them to go out together like this.
He doesnā€™t ask.
ā€œWeā€™re planning on bar hopping.ā€ Mingyu tells him, and Wonwoo feels dread fill his chest at what this might imply until Mingyu adds, ā€œYouā€™re free to leave if you donā€™t want to go with us though! I understand it might not be everyoneā€™s thing.ā€
Weirdly, Wonwoo now wants to go because heā€™s been given the freedom of choice. Plus, at least he knows heā€™d be surrounded by these people and he can go home at any time if he wants to.
ā€œWhat kind of bar?ā€
ā€œDefinitely not clubs pretending to be a bar.ā€ Mingyu jokes. ā€œMaybe wine or cocktail bars?ā€
ā€œSure, Iā€™ll come then.ā€ Wonwoo shrugs, then tells Mingyu heā€™ll probably return home first if he and his friends are planning to go until morning, to which Mingyu nods and says that itā€™s no problem at all.
Wonwoo doesnā€™t really understand the concept of bar hopping. Heā€™s always been curious about it, but never curious enough to actually do it. So he supposes itā€™s also his curiosity that pushes him to say yes. He kind of wants to see what itā€™s all about and he doesnā€™t think heā€™d have another opportunity where he might remotely enjoy the experience if not now.
The first cocktail bar isnā€™t that great, if only because the place is small and it feels like everyone can hear what theyā€™re talking about. They each have one drink and immediately leave for the next one. They go to a wine bar, and Wonwoo is pleased to know the alcohol in his system (and the current company, heā€™s sure) has made him more relaxed than he had been the past week.Ā 
After an hour or so, Mingyu decides heā€™s had too much energy and asks if itā€™s okay to move to an open bar thatā€™s not as noisy as a club but is still noisy enough for people to enjoy the music and fill the dancing floor.
Normally, Wonwoo would say no. But he surprisingly still has enough social battery and thinks might as well go all out while heā€™s at it. Itā€™s not often that heā€™s in a social mood.
The bar is a little too noisy for Wonwooā€™s liking, though the half part of the building has no roof so itā€™s not too loud nor suffocating. After ordering their drinks, Mingyu and Jungkook head to the dance floor. Jisoo and Jeonghan stay at the table with him; Jisoo says sheā€™s not really in the mood to dance while Jeonghan says his soulmate is picking him up in a bit so heā€™s just going to stick around til then.
Itā€™s thirty minutes later that he leaves and Wonwooā€™s now left alone with Jisoo. Itā€™s not uncomfortable, but it is a little awkward and Jisoo seems to share the sentiment as she tries to find topics to talk about.
They end up talking about literature and movies, and Wonwoo has to lean forward to be able to listen to her clearly over the music until she eventually moves to sit next to him so they can talk easier. He notices Jungkook glancing every now and then, and when Jisoo follows his gaze, she chuckles a little and shakes her head.
ā€œSorry. Itā€™s just a habit of his, donā€™t mind him.ā€
Wonwoo blinks, unsure. ā€œWhy are you apologizing?ā€
ā€œI know a lot of people find his stares uncomfortable.ā€ She shrugs. ā€œHeā€™s just protective of me. Itā€™s nothing, I promise.ā€
Wonwooā€™s not nosy. But between the alcohol in his system, his remote curiosity, and the way Jisoo looks like she wants to talk about it, he kindly throws the bait.
A subtle one, though.
ā€œHow did you end up being close with Mingyu?ā€
ā€œThrough Kook, at first.ā€ Mingyu and Jeonghan donā€™t refer to Jungkook with that name, he notes. And a part of him wonders if itā€™s a nickname that Jisoo has for him or if itā€™s just how his girl friends call him. ā€œWe dated before. But we broke up because, well, he found his soulmate andā€¦ Mingyu was kind enough to keep me company and made sure I was okay after the whole ordeal. Iā€™m not sure why he felt the need to do that, but Iā€™m thankful regardless. Soā€¦ yeah.ā€
He bites the question about soulmates. Doesnā€™t ask why they tried dating each other if they knew they arenā€™t soulmates, but he does wonder about how she mustā€™ve felt or how sheā€™s feeling right now. He canā€™t exactly compare his situation with hers, because as much as heā€™s going through aā€¦ heartbreak, itā€™s somewhat onesided while Jisoo actually had a relationship with Jungkook.
And she still has to be friends with him.
He doesnā€™t know if itā€™s the universe or Jungkook that is cruel.
Or perhaps Jisoo is a masochist.
Apparently, sheā€™s also very honest when sheā€™s tipsy.
ā€œIā€™m an outlier.ā€ She smiles bitterly after downing a shot, then she pulls up the sleeve of her cardigan and shows him what he assumes to be a trace of a soulmate mark; a faint outline of a snowflake thatā€™s barely visible unless you actually take a look at her wrist. ā€œI havā€“had a soulmate. They died before I even met them and thatā€™s why the markā€¦ burned.ā€
Her chuckle is nowhere near amused when Wonwooā€™s eyes widen in surprise, and she answers before he even asks as she pulls down the sleeve of her cardigan.
ā€œIt literally burned. I was sixteen; and I was out with Jungkook getting ice cream when it started to burn and he had to witness me being all hysterical, crying as I told him my wrist burnt and it felt like itā€™s going to fall off.ā€ She doesnā€™t look bitter at all as she talks about this, just very sad and perhaps even a tad bit nostalgic. ā€œHe was fourteen. A little shorter than I was at that point, but he tried his best to tug me to a secluded place so people wouldnā€™t stare despite my struggle because everything hurt and I just felt like crying, hugged me to muffle my scream, and stayed with me for hours after that even though I was just zoning out, not saying anything.ā€
Wonwoo isnā€™t sure if itā€™s a story for him to hear; but Jisoo looks like she needs it (or is it just the alcohol?) and the least he could do is to listen. At least he can rest easy knowing this story wouldnā€™t be going anywhere else.
ā€œI knew what happened even though I didnā€™t know by theory. I could feel it; felt the connection that was only faintly there justā€¦ gone. Jungkook took me home and told my parents about what happened. Of course they knew what it meant and they thanked him before sending him home. I couldnā€™t really talk for weeks, the emptiness and the burn were too prominent for me to be doing anything. My parents told the school I was sick so I was dismissed from classes.ā€
She pauses, and for the first time, Wonwoo can tell exactly what sheā€™s feeling: sheā€™s numb and sheā€™s exhausted. Thereā€™s no trace of tears in her eyes. Theyā€™re void of anything and Wonwoo suddenly feels an odd sense of affinity the more he listens to her.
ā€œJungkookā€¦ stopped by everyday even though he didnā€™t know what actually happened. He probably had an idea, but he didnā€™t press and he talked to me about anything and everything even if I didnā€™t say anythingā€“said from the beginning that I didnā€™t need to answer, that heā€™d do all the talking for me.ā€
Wonwoo doesnā€™t need to listen to the rest of the story to know why Jisoo still treasures Jungkook asā€¦, well, whatever she regards him as right now. He doesnā€™t want her to talk about more sad things like how she ended up dating him and how she broke up with him, so he offers her what he could: honesty and a change of topic.
Even if itā€™s only a little.
ā€œIā€™m an outlier also.ā€ He says quietly that Jisoo almost misses it. ā€œDoesnā€™t have a soulmate butā€¦ itā€™s complicated.ā€
Thankfully, Jisoo doesnā€™t pry, simply takes another shot and offers a cheer to him.
ā€œSucks to be us.ā€Ā 
Itā€™s weird, but Wonwoo finds himself chuckling before he takes his own drink and clinks his glass to hers and takes a sip of his highball.
ā€œSucks to be us.ā€
His mind wanders to you, thinking if he could stand being in Jisooā€™s place had it been like that for him. He had only seen you with your soulmate from afar, had only talked to you once, and it hurts anyway.
Why is he cursed with the memories of his previous life, again?
Heā€™s been mentally restless since that night. How could he not when he keeps on seeing you everywhere? His dreams are getting more and more prominent and so are his feelings. He keeps on thinking he sees you somewhereā€“everywhereā€“only to realize itā€™s not you, just ghosts of you haunting him in every person that he sees.
How fucking stupid, falling in love with a series of images and illusions.
Drinking the rest of his drink, he shakes his head and winces at the alcohol and at how his mind is playing tricks once again. Perhaps drinking alcohol hasnā€™t been the best option if he ends up imagining you even here between the blurry images of people.
Fuck, heā€™s down bad.
In such perfect timing, Mingyu and Jungkook return to the table, so Wonwoo leaves Jisoo with them and excuses himself to the restroom. He looks at himself in the mirror, and then looks at his phone only to realize itā€™s already almost one in the morning. Perhaps itā€™s time he goes home; the talk heā€™s shared with Jisoo proves to be more mentally exhausting than he thinks it is.
He almost bumps into someone on his way out, hands reaching out to the person in front of him in reflex only to let go just as quick once he sees your face once again. Christ, is he that drunk? He really needs to go home.
That version of you is very pretty too, fuck.
ā€œUhā€¦ Wonwoo?ā€ Heā€™s even imagining your voice now? ā€œAre youā€¦ okay?ā€
He looks up in alarm once he realizes youā€™re real. Itā€™s actually you in front of him and youā€™re not a figment of his imagination. He opens his mouth to say something, but someone bumps into you hard and you tumble into his chest.
Wonwooā€™s breath is caught in his throat at the turn of events, but his arm catches you anyway and glares at the guy before he looks down and asks if youā€™re okay. You look as flustered as heā€™s feeling, and he hopes the loud music is enough to cover the sound of his heartbeat.
ā€œYouā€™re okay?ā€ Itā€™s stupid how disappointment fills his chest the moment you step away, a sense of longing already making its way to his heart.
He needs to get away.
ā€œIā€”yeah.ā€ You look unsure and Wonwoo doesnā€™t like how your body screams uneasiness.
ā€œAre you by yourself?ā€
ā€œNo?ā€ Now you sound unsure, and even though Wonwoo is also another stranger in the sea of strangers, he thinks he trusts himself better than any other people here to help you if you donā€™t want to be here. ā€œWell, I was with my friend but sheā€¦ yeah.ā€
Youā€™re biting your lip, as if afraid heā€™d scold you (Why would he? Heā€™s not your boyfriend (Wait. No. Back pedal, back pedal)). Fuck, fuck, fuck. He swallows hard to calm himself down; this is not the time to imagine what itā€™d be like to be your boyfriend.
ā€œCome on.ā€ He says as calmly as possible, his fingers balled into a fist to stop himself from taking your hand in his. He considers bringing you to his table, but he doesnā€™t know how he should introduce you to his party so he quickly texts Mingyu heā€™s going home because something turns up before he leads you out of the club.
Itā€™s silence filling you two despite the somewhat noisy alley youā€™re walking through, and you donā€™t know Wonwoo enough to be able to tell if heā€™s pissed or what; but he does seem tense and youā€™re the one uncomfortable with the unnerving silence.
ā€œIā€™mā€“Iā€™m sorry.ā€ You try to open a conversation. Wonwoo stops in his tracks and turns to you in confusion. ā€œYou were probably there to have fun or somethingā€¦ Sorry I made you get me out of there.ā€
He shakes his head, and your heart relaxes when he smiles a little. ā€œItā€™s fine. About time I go back anyway. Do you mind if we stop by a convenience store for a bit?ā€
Itā€™s then that you realize youā€™ve been blindly following him. You donā€™t even know the guy. Youā€™ve met him twice before, and your second meeting barely even lasts five minutes, yet you readily follow him because you know youā€™ll be more comfortable with him than thereā€“more safe, moreā€¦ secure.
Fuck, you didnā€™t even ask him where heā€™s taking you earlier. It was almost automatic the way you followed his steps. You try to convince yourself that itā€™s his familiarity that makes you feel safe. Because even if you donā€™t know him that well, his face is still one imprinted in your head so itā€™s normal that youā€™d feel safer than you would with any other person in that club.
Plus, youā€™ve talked to him once before and he at least passed the vibe check, right?
But as you pile these thoughts in your head, trying to justify the uncalled feeling of security this stranger brings you, deep down you know why exactly your anxiety seeps away at the sight of him earlier, why your shoulders drop down in relief, and why your chest is no longer filled with dread.Ā 
ā€œHere, have this.ā€
Thatā€™s why. You think to yourself.
Wonwoo isnā€™t smiling at you, but thereā€™s a kind of warmth that he radiates as he hands you a drink and ushers you to sit on the table in front of the convenience store. Thereā€™s a certain warmth that reaches you as he sits in front of you and places a hot bun on the table, pushes it towards you without saying anything.
You watch him slot his hands into the pocket of his jackets, and you suddenly wonder if he gets cold easily. Itā€™s not that cold outside, though you suppose it is one in the morning and the wind picks up a little at times like this.
ā€œThanks.ā€ You mumble as you wrap your fingers around the small bottle of warm honey water. You canā€™t help but smile at the drink of his choice, a little funny how he didnā€™t get you a hot chocolate or tea; something most people would usually get. ā€œCan I ask why honey?ā€
He blinks, as if not getting what youā€™re talking about until you hold up the glass bottle for him to see.
Wonwoo panics a little. He has bought the drink without thinking, a part of his mind that stores the information about you from his dream making him do so. In fact, it was only yesterday that he dreamt of you drinking one.
The dream is still vivid in his mind. He dreamt of you sleeping, and he assumed he was trying to sleep himself when you jolted awake out of nowhere, eyes frantic and hands flailing around looking for him. He saw himself whispering words of comfort to you, and he saw you burying yourself into him like thereā€™s any space between the two of you before he pulled away and said heā€™d get you some drink from the kitchen.
You had smiled weakly at the sight of your favorite drink, a warm honey water that always comforted you at nights like this.
ā€œDo you not like it? I can get you something else if you want?ā€
ā€œNo, itā€™s fine.ā€ You smile, something inside you blooming dangerously at his words and what you may or may not be implying with yours. ā€œJustā€¦ I usually drink those too. Some of my friends judge me for that.ā€
Heā€™s more surprised about the fact that you share this with your past self more than anything, but, still, he asks. ā€œHuh? Why?ā€
ā€œJust because itā€™s unusual, I suppose.ā€ Shrugging, you proceed to open the lid and take a sip. ā€œNot a lot of people drink this, you know? Or, at least, they drink it cold. I prefer it warm.ā€
He wonders if you share anything else with your past self. So far, thereā€™s been two: Autumn and this drink. Would you be suspicious if he threw it out there? Would you freak out?
ā€œSomeone I know eats watermelon only if itā€™s frozen; Iā€™m sure it's just a preference on your part.ā€
You smile shyly as you answer him, an image thatā€™s forever burned into his mind. ā€œI do that also.ā€
His mind runs a thousand hundred scenarios of what this could mean, wonders if itā€™s simply a coincidence or if the universe is on to something.
ā€œArenā€™t you special,ā€ he smiles tightly, hopingĀ  that you donā€™t catch upon his awkwardness.
ā€œThank you for putting it that way.ā€ The sound of your laughter makes him want to be selfish; to drag out conversations and spend as much time as possible with you even though he knows you have a soulmate. Is it considered cheating like this? Is he immoral for wanting this? ā€œMy friends also judge me because I donā€™t like cheese cake, cheese sauce and anything cheese flavored even though I donā€™t mind an actual cheese.ā€
ā€œYouā€¦ donā€™t like cheese cake?ā€ Wonwoo blinked, unsure if he heard right. He wasnā€™t a cheese lover or anything, but he didnā€™t think heā€™d ever seen anyone who grimaced at the word ā€˜cheese cakeā€™.
ā€œTheyā€™re tooā€¦ cheesy.ā€
ā€œAutumn, itā€™s called cheese cake for a reason.ā€
ā€œAnd the textureā€¦ yuck.ā€ You grimaced before telling him to stop talking about it before you lose your appetite.
ā€œAre you judging me too?ā€ Your voice snaps him out of his gaze, and he blinks a few times before he shakes his head no. This canā€™t be good, fuck. Itā€™s been less than 10 minutes since heā€™s been talking to you, and yet his heartbeat is out of control and the fact that you share a lot of things with the illusion of yourself that heā€™s developed an attachment for isnā€™t good at all.Ā 
He tries his best to remind himself that his feeling isnā€™t real; that perhaps heā€™s too blinded by something that heā€™s been holding on to and he doesnā€™t know what to do now that itā€™s somewhat changing. That heā€™s confused and he shouldnā€™t do anything that would cause him further confusion.
But with you in front of him, as real as you can be, smiling and launching into a bunch of topics that is actually dear to his heart, he canā€™t help but indulge his feelings and bask in your presence, in your smile and your voice, in the sound of your laughter and the way you lean forward so you can speak to him better, a habit that he notices the you in his dream also had.
So he lets go.
Whatever consequence that awaits him, heā€™ll face it when it comes. Right now, he just wants to pretend like you donā€™t have a soulmate whoā€™s probably waiting for you back homeā€“who may be worried sick because you havenā€™t looked at your phone even once since the moment he sits down in front of you.Ā 
Wonwoo isnā€™t usually selfish and he hopes that the universe will let him go this one time for wanting to beā€“for wanting to keep you to himself even for a limited time. Even if you arenā€™t aware of it.
This chance might not come again, he tells himself. The chance of talking to you under the stars in front of a random convenience store at ungodly hours, like youā€™re just two people talking to each otherā€“like soulmates isnā€™t a thing and heā€™s free to feel whatever it is heā€™s feeling.
He wants this, he realizes as his eyes flicker down to your lips for a few seconds, subtle enough for you to miss. He wants a real memory of you. Something real that he can keep to his heart, something that isnā€™t a part of his dream and a fragment of his memories. And even though heā€™d go home feeling empty and heā€™d curse himself tomorrow, it doesnā€™t matter because what matters now is that youā€™re here with him and heā€™s going to take as much as youā€™re willing to give him.
ā€œIā€™ve finished reading the book, by the way.ā€ You open another topic. A controversial one, if you may say so yourself, and you know deep down what youā€™re trying to do by saying this even though youā€™ll deny it if anyone asks.
ā€œOh yeah? How do you find it?ā€
ā€œI think I agree with most of what he said.ā€ You bite your lip, your mind wandering to Joshua for the first time since you saw Wonwoo. ā€œI justā€¦ I donā€™t know. Iā€™m not anti soulmate, I just donā€™t see why you should succumb to yourā€¦ instincts? Feelings? And simply accept your soulmate without thinking too much about it.ā€
Wonwoo doesnā€™t say anything for a moment and you wonder if he disagrees with you or if heā€™s simply gathering his thoughts. He seems thoughtful, perhaps trying to find words that wonā€™t offend you before he offers you his opinion.
ā€œCan I ask why you started thinking that way?ā€ he asks instead, and itā€™s your turn to be silent and arrange your words.
Because you donā€™t know.Ā 
You canā€™t tell since when do you feel this strongly about the soulmate situation. You used to be quite indifferent about it, not having any opinion whatsoever though you sure werenā€™t as excited as the other kids your age when it came to romanticizing anything about soulmates.
Your friends would talk about their dream scenarios of the first meeting with their soulmates, or they would go on and on about looking forward to meeting them.
But you were never that excited.
It was just another thing in your life: like eating ice cream or trying out a new cafe. Thereā€™s nothing so special about it.
ā€œI thinkā€¦ā€ You contemplate, wondering if you want to be that honest with this beautiful, familiar stranger in front of you. ā€œIt was when I met my soulmate?ā€
Wonwoo seems surprised, probably not sure how to interpret your words and you donā€™t blame him at all.
ā€œSorry?ā€
ā€œYou know how people say that there areā€¦ fireworks? And butterflies? Just those big, grandiose feelings blooming inside your chest at once when you meet your soulmate?ā€ He nods, trying to see where youā€™re going with this. ā€œWell, Iā€¦ didnā€™t feel those when I met mine. Sure, it all made sense and it just kindaā€¦ clicked in my head. Like a moment of eureka, if you will. But I wasnā€™tā€¦ excited or anything of the sort. If anything, my heartbeat picked up because I was anxious, already worried about what he might expect of me and all that.ā€
You refuse to look at Wonwoo. Youā€™re not sure what kind of answer that you expect from him, but he doesnā€™t seem like heā€™d judge and, between the ungodly hour and the little alcohol thatā€™s left in your system, it feels relieving to finally be able to say this out loud.Ā 
Youā€™ve never been able to. Not only because people would call you crazy, but because you know no one wouldnā€™t not judge you for it.
But here in front of Wonwooā€¦ Jeon Wonwoo who youā€™ve only met for the third time in your life, you feel safe for reasons that you canā€™t comprehend.Ā 
So you continue. Youā€™ll blame it on the alcohol tomorrow morning, even though you know youā€™re not intoxicated enough for it to be the case. Youā€™ll justify yourself by saying Wonwoo isnā€™t a friend and he knows no one in your lifeā€“that if this goes south, you technically wouldnā€™t lose anything.
Yeah.
Thatā€™s how youā€™ll go down this road.
ā€œI meanā€¦ I love him, you know?ā€ You wouldā€™ve seen Wonwooā€™s face drop had you not been busy staring at your nails, still too afraid to look at him despite the resolve youā€™ve made. ā€œBut notā€¦ that way.ā€
ā€œLikeā€¦ platonic?ā€ Wonwoo offers, careful.
ā€œYeahā€¦ā€ You bite your lip, trying to stop the tears that suddenly blur your eyes. ā€œLike platonic.ā€
You hate yourself for the way your heart lightens at your own words. Because even though itā€™s something that youā€™ve thought of once before, you bury it so deep somewhere you canā€™t reach. You never say it out loud to anyone; never admit it to yourself even though you know itā€™s true.
And to say it like this to another personā€“out in the openā€¦ You hate yourself so fucking much because itā€™s true and youā€™re somehow going to hurt Joshua even if you donā€™t mean to.
Wonwoo panics at the sight of your tears, at the way your lips tremble and the way heā€™s sure your nails are digging into your palms. He doesnā€™t know what to do, unsure about what he can do because youā€™reā€¦, he winces as he thinks to himself, not even a friend.
What is the appropriate distance he needs to keep? Is he even allowed to comfort you? He canā€™t even be relieved at your revelation because youā€™re obviously not fine and thereā€™s something churning at the pit of his guts the longer he sees you try to stop yourself from crying.Ā 
Itā€™s when a sob eventually escapes your lips that he stops thinking. Because how can he stand still when youā€™re there crying like youā€™re admitting a crime worthy of a death sentence? When you canā€™t even lift your head because youā€™re trying so damn hard to hide your face and your tears?
He hears you gasp when he wraps his arms around you, something that he wishes youā€™re okay with, and if thereā€™s anything Wonwoo would describe as magical, itā€™s the way you perfectly fit against him as you press yourself closer for comfort, your forehead on his neck and your tears warm against his skin. Heā€™s sure heā€™s just making things up, but it feels like thereā€™s a soft wind going through his whole body, leaving trails of goosebumps on his arms.
Itā€™s probably not the most appropriate moment for him to be feeling that way, but he doesnā€™t have time to be guilty because it seems like you somewhat share the sentimentā€“pulling away like youā€™re electrocuted before you look at him wide-eyed and gaping.
ā€œWonā€“ā€
ā€œIā€™m an outlier.ā€ He cuts you off, riding the rush heā€™s feeling across his body and letting his honest words get out before he can think too much. He doesnā€™t know why but he feels like he should tell you and he should do it right now. ā€œI donā€™t have a soulmate andā€“ā€
ā€œKiss me?ā€ Thereā€™s urgency and a slight tremble in your voice as you ask this, fingers grasping the material of his shirt tightly like itā€™s your lifeline.Ā 
ā€œBut your soulā€“ā€
ā€œWonwoo, please?ā€
Itā€™s hard to tell who moves first, or perhaps you two move at the same time, but the moment his lips meet yours, Wonwoo would like to retract his statement earlier about your embrace being magical because itā€™s nothing compared to this.
Itā€™s absolutely nothing compared to the thousand fireworks exploding in his chest at different intervalsā€“never stopping and electrifying in the most pleasant way possible. He doesnā€™t know itā€™s possible for humans to feel this way. Is this what people with a soulmate feels like when they meet their soulmate? Isnā€™t this what you said earlier: fireworks and butterflies?
Itā€™s not even butterflies in his stomach. Heā€™s pretty sure thereā€™s an earthquake down there. But, the most important of them all, it feels right and it makes sense even though it shouldnā€™t be.Ā 
The longer his lips move against yours, your fingers grasping the front of his shirt to pull him closer while his fingers thread through your hair to pull you closer, the more it feels likeā€¦ fuck, he hates to say it but, it feels like itā€™s meant to be.
Itā€™s only because you both need to take a breath that you pull away, and Wonwoo doesnā€™t think itā€™s possible for his heart to run even faster than it already is, but it is because, Christ, the way you look like youā€™re in a trance and your slightly swollen lips are doing things to his heart that he has never experienced before.
Itā€™s a mystery how long you spend looking at each other like that in silence, wrapped against each other without saying anything. He wants so badly to just kiss you senseless once again, but the gears in his head are starting to turn and he knows the right thing to do is to talk.
You have a soulmate. But you asked him to kiss you and he did. And it was magical and all the good things heā€™s heard before, but itā€™s not supposed to beā€¦ right?
ā€œWhat was that?ā€ You whisper, more to yourself than to him. ā€œIā€¦ I donā€™t understand?ā€
He whispers your name softly, trying to pull away only for you to pull him closer again, your eyes full of distress and your body tense, a complete 180 from how you were just seconds ago.
ā€œWā€”why?ā€ You look at him like he has an answer. But he doesnā€™t, because heā€™s not even sure what youā€™re asking about and heā€™s still trying to find words to say. ā€œThisā€¦ this is what they say aboutā€“about fireworks andā€¦ and butterflies butā€¦ youā€™re not my soulmate? What does this mean?ā€
Wonwoo tries once again, this time reaching out to caress your hair to calm you down. It helps, because your shoulders visibly relax and he reminds you to breathe. You refuse to let go of him though, and his heart squeezes painfully at how shaken up you seem to be.
ā€œHey, Iā€™mā€“Iā€™m not going anywhere, okay?ā€ He tells you softly, trying to appear calm even despite what heā€™s feeling inside. But he canā€™t show it. Not when you look so lost and your feelings are presumably all over the place. ā€œIā€™ll justā€¦ get some stuff inside. Iā€™ll be back in a minute, I promise.ā€
True to his words, Wonwoo comes back not even a minute late with a pack of tissues and two water bottles. He opts to sit right beside you as he hands you the tissue and opens the water for you.
ā€œHere, drink this.ā€
ā€œThanks.ā€ You murmur quietly, embarrassed now that youā€™ve (somewhat) come to your senses. Thereā€™s a thousand questions running through your head, some of them hateful, loathing yourself for asking another guy to kiss you when you have a soulmate whoā€™s probably worried sick at home because you havenā€™t texted him at all since you left the club.
But you have more pressing matters at handā€“like why did Wonwoo actually kiss you, and why did it feel like how people around you have been describing what it feels like to be with your soulmate? Andā€¦ Did he say heā€™s an outlier?
ā€œFeeling better?ā€ His voice is meek, like heā€™s not sure if itā€™s okay to talk to you. But youā€™re too all over the place to think about politeness and whatnot. Itā€™s a trainwreck inside your head. Your head isnā€™t dizzy because youā€™re overthinking; itā€™s dizzy because youā€™re thinking of too many things at onceā€“itā€™s thought after thought after thought after thought. Theyā€™re colliding and everythingā€™s a mess.
ā€œYou felt that too right?ā€ is the first thing that you manage to say and itā€™s only after you say it that you realize how horrifying it would be if Wonwoo says no.
He nods, albeit hesitantly, but you donā€™t really mind because youā€™ll take anything right now. ā€œItā€™sā€¦ what was that? Whyā€¦ Why do I feel it with you but not Joshua?ā€
Joshua is your soulmate, Wonwoo registers in his mind, and he looks at you helplessly, his heart dropping a little at the mention of his name. Should he tell you? About the dreams and the memories? He thinks the dreams and the memories are simply, well, dreams and memories after he met you and Joshua all those nights ago.
Perhaps he really is just an outlier, a special one at that, but thatā€™s about it. He has trampled any hope of making something out of his dreams when itā€™s clear that you belong to someone else in this lifetime. The universe that gifts him the memory of his past life with you, one that arranges another meeting in this lifetime with you, is the same fucking universe that decides you have a soulmate and itā€™s not him.
What the fuck was he supposed to do?
But with how heā€“and you, apparentlyā€“feel earlier, he doesnā€™t think itā€™s a meaningless coincidence.
He mightā€™ve considered it as one if it was only him feeling it. That he mightā€™ve been desperate and any contact that he was to have with you would simply be magical because itā€™s nothing but an illusion on his part.
But you?
Youā€™ve just said you feel it too, whatever it might be. And he feels a glimpse of hope even though the whole situation is completely fucked up and thereā€™s no way to get around it without hurting anyone.
How would you feel if you knew?
Would you freak out?
Would you hate him for hiding it?
Would you think he was planning something against you?
Would you laugh at his face and call him crazy?
ā€œYou know something.ā€ Your voice brings him back to reality, your eyes searching his face. You donā€™t sound accusing, you sound downright confused and, dare he says, a tad bit hopeful. ā€œThereā€™s something youā€™re not telling meā€¦ right?ā€
Wonwoo takes a deep breath and braces himself for whatever he might need to face afterwards. He owes you that much, he thinks to himself. To a certain extent, his memory is your memory, and if youā€™re as distraught as you seem to be, he hopes this would help you somehow.
ā€œI remember my past life.ā€ He says as calmly as he can, carefully hiding his fear somewhere behind. ā€œThey come to my dreams. I thought it was just dreams at first, but theyā€™reā€¦ memories and theyā€™ve been getting longer since I met you. Clearer, too.ā€
Itā€™s hard to say why youā€™re not freaked out, why you simply believe him like itā€™s not the craziest thing youā€™ve heard in your life. But if the universe can decide two people are destined for each other and grant marks to people to seek their other half, why should this be regarded as impossible?
ā€œDid youā€¦ know me in your past life?ā€
Wonwoo smiles bitterly, and it takes everything in you not to reach out to cup his cheekā€“tell him that he can be honest and youā€™re going to listen to him no matter what.
ā€œDo you really want me to answer that?ā€
ā€œAs honest as you can be.ā€
ā€œI might sound crazy.ā€ He whispers, basking in your touch. ā€œThisā€¦ might affect you in a bad way.ā€
ā€œCrazier than you remembering your past life?ā€ You smile a little as you say this, which he returns. He appreciates your attempt to lighten up the atmosphere, and he reaches up to take the hand that was cupping his cheek, his fingers tighten around yours before he braces himself once again.
ā€œYou were my soulmate.ā€ He rips the bandaid in one go, afraid that he wouldnā€™t be able to say it otherwise.
Itā€™s hard to describe what youā€™re feeling: your breath is caught in your throat, the revelation means more than you thought it would. But itā€™s not shock thatā€™s filling you up. No. Itā€™s recognition, acceptance, and tears because things finally make sense.
ā€œI promised you that Iā€™d find you again in our next life andā€“ā€
It finally fucking makes sense why you always feel like thereā€™s something missing in your life, why Joshuaā€™s arrival doesnā€™t fill it up even though you secretly thought it would; why you feel that pull with Wonwoo since that first time you met him.
You remember that day still. You were just taking a walk, there was no plan whatsoever to sit around and spend time out in the open when itā€™s so hot outside. But you had seen him by himself, and it felt like time stopped for a few moments and you were enchanted. You felt compelled to look at himā€“to approach him and ask if itā€™s okay to take the empty seat on his table.
It wasnā€™t magical, your first meeting, but something about Wonwoo had pulled you in and you didnā€™t even try to question it.Ā 
The shock you felt when he called you ā€˜Autumnā€™ never really died down. And while you tried to convince yourself that itā€™s simply because it had been a long time since someone referred to you with that name and it was a nickname that is so dear to you, you could feel deep down that there was something else.
And then there was that dream.
Wait.
Right, that dream.Ā 
Is that dreamā€¦?
ā€œGinkgo leaf?ā€ You whisper out of nowhere, trying to recall what you saw all those nights ago. ā€œWas that your mark? In your previous lifeā€¦ was that your mark?ā€
Itā€™s his turn to look at you in shock, the way heā€™s gaping at you wide-eyed giving you the answer you were looking for.
ā€œHā€“how?ā€
ā€œI had a dream, once.ā€ Youā€™ve never felt this vulnerable in your life, but how can you not be when it feels like youā€™ve just found the reason youā€™ve been seeking for your whole life? ā€œIt wasā€¦ that night we metā€¦ at Namsan. It was your birthday and we were celebrating with a cake andā€“ā€
ā€œHey, breathe?ā€ Wonwoo cuts you off, and you squeeze his fingers in return, only then realizing that youā€™ve been holding hands the whole time. ā€œTake your time, okay?ā€
ā€œAnd I saw the ginkgo leaf on your wristā€¦ā€ You finish, trying your best not to glance at his wrist even though you know itā€™s not there. ā€œI didnā€™t get to see mine though, and thatā€™s why I didnā€™t assume you were my soulmate.ā€
ā€œI seeā€¦ā€
You hate how defeated he sounds. And for all the time youā€™ve been doubting the universe, questioning its means and cursing its ways, you donā€™t know what to do right now.
Should you be cursing it some more for putting Wonwoo in that position? For making you feel the way you feel only to find out the reason why is because your heart is apparently caught in the past? What does this make Joshua? What does this make your entire relationship with him?
You ask about his dreams, and even though Wonwoo is hesitant at first, he gets more comfortable the more he relays them. And you feel like crying because, apparently, all of them are about you. Thereā€™s not one single dream that doesnā€™t have you in it, and it feels like a punch to your guts to know that he has to live his life with this replaying in his mind, that he canā€™t even talk about it to anyone because he doesnā€™t want to risk it, that heā€™s been keeping something this big for his whole life because he doesnā€™t really have any other choice.
You grief about the memories you donā€™t have. About what couldā€™ve been and about the pain Wonwoo has to go through by himself because the universe has arranged you to be with someone else when heā€™s been seeing pictures of you with him in his dreams.
ā€œWhatā€¦ what do you think we should do?ā€ You throw the question out there, hope that someone has the answer. But Wonwoo stays silent, and he looks at you with eyes full of yearning that wrenches your soul. You know what heā€™s trying to say. Youā€™re the one who has a soulmate. Whatever that he might want with you, what he mightā€™ve imagined throughout the entire time he has those memories, they all donā€™t mean anything because youā€™re off limits.
ā€œI donā€™tā€¦ think thereā€™s anything that we can do.ā€
ā€œButā€“ā€
ā€œItā€™s okay.ā€ He shakes his head with a sad smile. ā€œI didnā€™tā€¦ I wasnā€™t expecting anything. I didnā€™t even think Iā€™d be talking about this with you.ā€
ā€œBut, still!ā€ Youā€™re grasping his hand tightlyā€“as if heā€™ll be gone if you let go even slightly. ā€œThisā€¦ this has got to mean something!ā€
ā€œYou have a soulmate.ā€ He reminds you, his voice shaking. And tears blur your eyes once again at how resigned he sounds, but can you blame him? The universe has fucked him up in more ways than one, you wouldā€™ve lost it a long time ago if you were him, but here he is, taking care of you still even though it might make things worse for him.
ā€œDo you love me?ā€
Wonwoo exhales deeply, pressing his lips together to hide the fact that theyā€™re trembling because heā€™s so close to tears.
ā€œI know my past self loved you more than life itself.ā€
ā€œDo you love me?ā€
ā€œLookā€“Iā€¦ā€
ā€œBecause thereā€™sā€”thereā€™s clearly something because my heart feels like itā€™s about to burst and I already want to be with you all the time.ā€ You cry as you honestly bare yourself in front of him, as you tell him all the emotions that have been going through you since the kiss you share with each other minutes ago. ā€œI donā€™tā€¦ Iā€™ve never felt like this before and Iā€™ve always questioned whyā€“wonder what went wrong and if thereā€™s some kind of mistake. But I couldnā€™t do anything because supposedly heā€™s my soulmate and Iā€™m supposed to accept that. Because itā€™s a given and itā€™s obvious and thereā€™s just no fucking reason for me to question it.ā€
Wonwoo lets his tears fall as you say all this, his hands warm against yours and he relishes at the way youā€™re holding on to them tightly, like you want to convince him that thereā€™s somethingā€“some way to go around this.
ā€œBut you just gave me a reason to question it now.ā€ You sob, reminding him about the talk you had the first time you met each other.Ā 
If fate and destiny actually exist, who is there to say that what the universe has decided for you is your best path?
You must look absolutely hideous right now, with tears all over your face that wonā€™t stop no matter how many times you wipe them. But you donā€™t care, because you finally feel content with him beside you. Because even though itā€™s selfish and you would need to figure out the whole Joshua situation, youā€™re not going to let go of the person who finally makes you feel complete, who makes you realize the things your friends have been saying are all true: that it just makes sense, that itā€™s practically binding to the point where you even hate to think about having to separate with him after this night ends.
ā€œYou told me I could always go against my destiny if thatā€™s what I choose to do. Why are you not letting me? Do you not feel it?ā€
ā€œI do. I swear, I feel it too.ā€ He wipes the last of his tears and calms himself down, makes you panic when he tries to let go of your hands only for his palm to rest warmly against the side of your face. ā€œBut you have a soulmate and itā€™s not something that you can decide by yourself. It wouldnā€™t be fair to him, donā€™t you think?ā€
ā€œHas the universe ever been fair to you?ā€ You ask him, wondering how he can still have this much consideration for someone who he shouldā€™ve harbored ill feelings for.
ā€œIt leads me to you, doesnā€™t it? In two different lifetimes too.ā€ He smiles and caresses your cheek, wiping your tears also.Ā 
ā€œPlease stop making me cry.ā€ You whisper weakly, certain that your eyes will be red and puffy once youā€™ve stopped crying.
Wonwoo chuckles at this, and the sound of his small laughter brings a smile out of you despite the tears.
ā€œIā€™m not saying youā€™re not in your right mind. But perhapsā€¦ weā€™re too high on our emotions right now, donā€™t you agree?ā€
You donā€™t. You really donā€™t. But you get what heā€™s saying so you nod and instead bask in the way his thumb is caressing the apple of your cheek.
ā€œSo what do you suppose we should do?
ā€œYouā€¦ might want to think this through and have a talk withā€¦ Joshua.ā€ Itā€™s bizarre to hear Joshuaā€™s name from Wonwoo, but you know heā€™s right and ifā€¦ if you want to try whatever it is youā€™re going to try with Wonwoo, you donā€™t want to do it in hiding and you donā€™t want to betray Joshuaā€™s trust and respect more than you probably already have at this point. He might hate you, he might not accept it, but you have to at least try and a part of you believes Joshua would understand somehow. ā€œAnd then we can decide from then?ā€
ā€œOkayā€¦ā€ You close your eyes and lean forward to rest your forehead against his shoulder, feeling his arm pulling you closer and trying to memorize his scent and his warmth to calm the erratic beat of your heart. ā€œOkay.ā€
Wonwoo takes you home, sitting a good distance from you in the taxi like you both werenā€™t pressed against each other just minutes prior. But you know why heā€™s doing it, and you still appreciate him for going with you just to make sure youā€™ll go back safely even if he doesnā€™t have to.
For the first time that night, your mind wanders to Joshua. About how you should approach the subject with him and all the consequences you might need to face afterwards. Itā€™s not going to be pretty even if Joshua somehow understands: what would you say to your family? To his family?
But you canā€™t let go of Wonwoo. Not now that youā€™ve met him, that youā€™ve found out what his existence means to you and youā€™ve felt all the magic youā€™ve been hearing from other people.
You wonder now if the reason why youā€™ve questioned the whole soulmate system is because it doesnā€™t apply to you personally. Because you didnā€™t feel the pull and all that shouldā€™ve come along with the first meeting.
Now that youā€™ve felt it with Wonwooā€¦ You glance at him, which Wonwoo catches almost right away. He smiles at you, though you can tell his eyes are full of worries, his mind probably elsewhere. You donā€™t blame him though, what has transpired tonight is beyond the two of you; itā€™s only right for him to be out of it.
You suddenly feel like one of those stupid main characters in a romance movie, one who would throw everything away for a man they barely know. But your heart knows Wonwoo, yearns for him before you even know it. In a world where two people are destined to be togetherā€¦ you donā€™t think itā€™s stupid of you to want to do this.
When the driver tells you that youā€™ve arrived you hesitate before you get off, not wanting to leave Wonwoo. But he smiles in encouragement, tells you that you have his number and youā€™re free to text him after youā€™ve figured things out.
He omits Joshua from his sentence, but you know thatā€™s what he means.
ā€œHey.ā€ He calls for you right when youā€™re about to close the door and reaches out to squeeze your hand once, letting go before you can return the gesture. ā€œDonā€™t rush it, okay? Take your time. Iā€™ll be waiting. You know Iā€™m good at that.ā€
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Wonwoo waits.
Days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months.
Thereā€™s a reason why he gave you his number instead of asking for yours.
He wants you to be ready before deciding anything, wants you to make the decision that you think is best for you.
He knows heā€™d call you right away if he has your number, to make sure youā€™re okay and to see how youā€™re doing.
But thatā€™d be even more painful, he feels like. More painful than a thousand scenarios going through his mind because heā€™s by himself. At least like this, he knows itā€™s nothing but scenarios that he comes up with; nothing is real and itā€™s all in his head.
Like his dreams.
Like his memories.
He exhales as he looks at his phone once again, waiting for your message that isnā€™t coming.
The third time Wonwoo meets you might be the last time he sees you, after all.
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Three months later, October comes around, yellow leaves telling him that autumn has arrived. Not his Autumn, obviously, and he glares at the ginkgo tree he passes by that is still annoyingly green even though everything else has started to turn yellow.
The third week of October, you finally text Wonwoo, apologizing for the time you took and asking if itā€™s still okay to see each other even though itā€™s been months since then. He says yes, of course, and youā€™re currently sitting anxiously in the taxi on your way to his place.
You donā€™t know how Wonwoo is going to take what youā€™re about to tell him and you donā€™t think itā€™s wise to be having this conversation out in the open; hence why youā€™re thankful that he agrees when you ask if itā€™s okay to talk in the privacy of his walls.
ā€œHi.ā€ He opens the door, offering you a small smile that you return tightly. Itā€™s weird that you immediately feel at peace in his presence despite the anxiety that has been building up in your chest.Ā 
ā€œHi.ā€ You press your lips together, exhaling a deep breath before you apologize to him once again. ā€œSorry it took me quite some time to text you. I didnā€™t want toā€¦ rush, like you said.ā€
ā€œItā€™s okay.ā€ You know itā€™s not, you can tell by how tense it is and how forced his smile seems to be. Plus, it doesnā€™t take a genius to know why he looks like he hasnā€™t been getting decent sleep because you know you probably wouldā€™ve looked the same if not for your makeup.
He ushers you to come in, tells you to sit down on the sofa and offers you a drink, in which you say youā€™re fine with just water.
Wonwoo returns with a cup of warm tea though, and he says that heā€™s put some honey in it, that you look tense and hopefully the drink helps.
ā€œI figure youā€™ve made up your mind?ā€
Truth be told, you canā€™t even begin to imagine whatā€™s been going on inside Wonwooā€™s head. You offered yourself to him only to go missing for three months straight, not even a text that tells him that youā€™re okay and youā€™re not forgetting him.Ā 
But you didnā€™t want to text him when things were uncertain, not with what happened right after you got homeā€“with what went down between you and Joshua.
You couldnā€™t.
Thatā€™s why youā€™ve only finally managed to text him a few days ago. With things being in the clear, you can finally talk to him and decide whatā€™s going to happen moving forward.
ā€œGive me a chance to explain?ā€ You look at him hopefully.
ā€œI wouldnā€™t tell you to come if I wasnā€™t going to listen to you.ā€ His smile lifts parts of your tension, and you take a deep breath before you begin, already having imagined this conversation a hundred times in your head.Ā 
ā€œJoshua was there when I came home that night.ā€ You bite your lip, already feeling like crying as you recall that scene in your head. ā€œHe was on the floor, passed out. He wouldnā€™t wake up no matter how much I shook him, and I realized he was clutching his neckā€“right where our soulmate marks are. It was hot, like it was burning before, and I called the hospital right away andā€“ā€
ā€œWaitā€“burning?ā€Ā 
ā€œYes andā€¦ and the mark was fading and it was only hours later that I realized mine was fading also.ā€ You swallow hard at this, a painful wave crashes against your heart as you recall his face when he came to, when he told them what happened and when they told him what actually happened.
ā€œIt justā€¦ started burning out of nowhere.ā€
The doctor glanced at you, your eyes were puffy from crying even more than you already did before that, your fingers tight against Joshuaā€™s because you thought youā€™d lost him.
ā€œDid you feel the burn also?ā€ The doctor pulled you out after Joshua fell back asleep, a conclusion already knitting itself together in her mind. Thereā€™s no way youā€™d be fine enough to stand on your own feet if you had felt the burn, but still, she had to make sure before jumping into conclusions.
ā€œNoā€¦ā€ You sniffled. ā€œIā€¦ was out withā€¦ a friend and he already passed out when I came back home.ā€
ā€œNo pain, at all?ā€
You shook your head, mentally and physically exhausted after everything that had happened in the last twenty four hours.
ā€œNo. Iā€“Heā€™d be fine, right?ā€ You asked in desperation. ā€œWhatā€¦ what happened, exactly?ā€
ā€œWe need to run some more tests. Butā€¦ youā€™re sure you didnā€™t feel anything at all?ā€
ā€œNo, I didnā€™t. I really didnā€™t. Does that mean anything?ā€
ā€œTheyā€¦ they said itā€™s the universeā€¦ taking our marks from us.ā€ You force a smile just right after the first tear falls, your feelings still all over the place even though almost three months have passed since then. ā€œApparently, it had happened before. Though itā€™s been fifty years or so since they last heard of a case. They couldnā€™t really tell why it happened because there werenā€™t many cases to study and compare, but I felt likeā€¦ I might have an idea why it happened so I met the doctor privately and told her about you.ā€
Wonwoo holds back the urge to reach for your hands that are balled into fists, to free your lower lip from your teeth because heā€™s sure youā€™d bleed if you bite down just a tad bit harder.Ā 
ā€œShe said that thereā€™s a possibility that I was right. Thatā€¦ the universe is rearranging my soulmate because I met you. Itā€™s not unheard of, but itā€™s not something that youā€™d even find in books because itā€™s some sort of myth at this point.ā€
You look up to meet his eyes. His heart breaks at how sad you look, and the protective feeling from three months ago when he saw you crying at one in the morning returns at once. Heā€™s not sure if itā€™s okay to comfort you this time around though, because by the way youā€™re relaying the story, he canā€™t tell at all where you stand exactly.
ā€œI was debating with myself whether it would be better to tell him right away or wait until he got better. But Joshuaā€¦ caught on easily that something bothered me and it justā€¦ came out. I didnā€™t say your name, and I only told him what he might need to know: that I met someone and it justā€¦ made sense.
It wasnā€™t easy. He was the one laying on the hospital bed but he was also the one comforting me. And I felt so bad and I kept on apologizing to him but he said itā€™s okay and he understood. That itā€™s not my fault because he knew I didnā€™t have a say in how I felt.ā€
From the thousand scenarios Wonwoo has imagined in the three months you left him in silence, this is not one of them. He canā€™t even begin to imagine how painful it mustā€™ve been for Joshua, both physically and mentally. His mind takes him back to Jisoo, about what she said about the burn she felt and how it affected her after.
How could Joshua say that in his position?
For what itā€™s worth, Wonwoo is glad to know that you were meant to be with someone as caring as Joshua isā€“who is so understanding that he would withstand that kind of pain and said it was fine. That he doesnā€™t blame you for it.
But where does this leave the two of you now?
ā€œHe asked me what I wanted to do now that weā€™reā€¦ no longer bonded by the marks. And I told him honestly that I donā€™t want to lose him; that I stillā€¦ love him even though itā€™s not how he expected me to. That I understand if he doesnā€™t want me around because it canā€™t be easy to look at someone who used to be your soulmate.ā€
Youā€™re sobbing at this point, and he hands you some tissues to wipe your tears, reminds you to breathe before you continue.
ā€œCan youā€¦ can you hold me, please?ā€ Your voice is small as you say this, as if youā€™re uncertain whether youā€™re allowed to ask that. Wonwoo is glad you did though, because he immediately comes closer and pulls you into his chest, offering you whatever comfort he might be able to give that way. ā€œSorry, I justā€“ā€
ā€œShh. Itā€™s fine.ā€ Whatever the outcome of this conversation may be, this is the least he can do for you. And perhaps a little for himself also, because itā€™s painful to see you cry and not able to do anything at all. Because heā€™s been dreaming of hugging youā€“the you in this lifetime, not the past oneā€“and heā€™s not going to pass any chance thatā€™s presented in front of him even if it might be wrong. He still doesnā€™t know how your talk ended with Joshua, but if you asked him to hold youā€¦ that should mean something, right? ā€œTake your time. Iā€™m not going anywhere.ā€
ā€œPromise?ā€ You sniffle, pulling away to look at him.
ā€œIt is my place, so.ā€ He tries to joke to help you relax, and it works because you weakly hit his chest before you exhale another deep breath and continue after Wonwoo makes you take a sip of your tea.
ā€œHeā€¦ Heā€™d like to keep me around too.ā€ You say quietly, your tears now replaced with hiccups. ā€œBut not now. Because it still hurts andā€¦ and he says heā€™d contact me once heā€™s ready.ā€
ā€œAnd how do you feel about that?ā€
You shrug, burying yourself further into his neck. Is it bad that it feels so right to do this already? Is it bad that youā€™re doing this when youā€™re still trying to move on from your guilt?
ā€œI honestly have no ideaā€¦ Butā€¦ Well, he says he wants me to be happy with you and that he doesnā€™t want me to not give youā€“usā€“a chance because I feel guilty towards him. Thatā€¦ whatā€™s done is done and heā€™ll eventually be okay.ā€
ā€œHeā€™s very kind, isnā€™t he?ā€ He comments instead, unsure how to feel after everything youā€™ve said. A big part of him is relieved, but itā€™s still hard to be completely happy when he knew it cost someone the kind of pain that would last a lifetime.Ā 
ā€œThe kindest.ā€ You smile for the first time, agreeing with him. ā€œI think thatā€™s also why Iā€™ve always had this guilt within me, you know? Even before I met you. Because I just know I canā€™t return his feelings but he was supposed to be my soulmate.ā€
ā€œI understand.ā€ He whispers against your head, leaning his cheek there. ā€œIs that also why it took you three months to text me?ā€
ā€œPartlyā€¦ yeah. I ended up taking care of him until he got discharged, and we decided to justā€¦ talk to our parents separately about what happened and whatā€¦ might happen moving forward. And then I spent some time arranging my thoughts and cleaning up his stuff from my apartment. I havenā€™t given them back to him, but theyā€™re all in a box in my place. Soā€¦ yeah. Sorry for not texting you at all.ā€
He hums and holds you tighter, feels the way your arms are also hugging him in apology. He doesnā€™t press about your parents, he supposes you wouldā€™ve talked about it if you want to. But youā€™ve just relayed a very emotionally loaded story which must be very exhausting in itself.
ā€œI did tell you to take your time.ā€ He says, a smile blooming into his face at what he says next. ā€œThank you for coming back to me.ā€
ā€œThank you for letting me come back to you.ā€ You say instead, pulling away from him to meet his eyes. Your eyes must be puffy from all the crying, gosh, you seem to be crying all the time when youā€™ve only seen this guy four times in total. You wonder if you were this much of an emotional wreck too in your past life, but you decide against asking about it because it does not matter now.
Your past lives might be the one that eventually leads you to each other; but Wonwoo has probably had enough stories regarding the past life and you donā€™t see why you should talk about it when you have the future in front of you.
ā€œTheyā€™ve stopped, you know?ā€ Wonwoo suddenly says.
ā€œWhat have?ā€
ā€œThe dreams.ā€ He presses his lips together and looks at you for comfort, which you readily give as you squeeze his shoulder. ā€œThey donā€™t appear anymore. Like, completely stopped. I do dream of you, but notā€¦ you from the past life. Just you.ā€
ā€œHow do you know itā€™s not me from the past?ā€
He takes your hand before he answers, gently lifts it up to point at your empty wrist and smiles.
ā€œBecause thereā€™s no mark on your wrist.ā€
ā€œAhā€¦ right.ā€ You lean forward to rest your forehead against his shoulder, and you spend a moment like that: your body pressed against each other and the ghost of his lips on top of your head.
Itā€™s then that you whisper, a little afraid but also hopefulā€“perhaps even excited at what the future might have in store for you two.
ā€œAre we really doing this?ā€
ā€œA little too late to not do this, I think.ā€ He jokes, which earns him another hit on the chest and a glare that doesnā€™t affect him at all. He cups your cheek and looks into your eyes, making you shy from the sudden attention. ā€œIf you want it then I want it. Easy as that.ā€
You press your lips together and bask in his stare, get lost in his eyes as you finally try to let go of the guilt holding you down and focus more on the certainty that you felt that night you tried to convince Wonwoo to do something about your situation.
ā€œIā€™ll be okay.ā€ Joshua reassured you for the nth time as you dropped him off his place, your second home that you probably wouldnā€™t be able to visit until an indefinite time. ā€œDonā€™t worry too much about me, okay? You know how I am.ā€
ā€œIā€™m reallyā€“ā€
ā€œI donā€™t want you to apologize again.ā€ He cuts you off, his voice stern. ā€œI donā€™t blame you, I really donā€™t. Iā€™m happy to know youā€™ve met someone that has made you complete. Iā€™m sorry for not being able to do that to you. It mustā€™ve been hard for you all those time, hm? So try to be happy now. Donā€™t think too much about me. I will be okay, trust me on that. Iā€™ve never gone back on my words, have I? I donā€™t regret the time I had with you and I donā€™t want you to feel guilty for not feeling a certain way.ā€
ā€œLetā€™s do it, then?ā€ You say, wanting to make sure like thereā€™s any way Wonwoo would say no. ā€œFuck the universe, right?ā€
Wonwoo laughs and gently squishes your cheeks before he nods, his forehead leaning to rest against yours, his breath warm against your face even though his lips aren't touching yours just yet.
ā€œFuck the universe, indeed.ā€
It's later that night that you point at the inside of his wrist and gasp when you check yours: identical marks of a twin gingko leaves intertwined with each other adorning your wrist and his.
Wonwoo grins.
His Autumn is finally here.
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A/N 2: well, if you're reading this, thank you once again!! i have never written this trope before and i honestly can't tell at all if you'll like it or not. but i wrote this for wonwoo's birthday, so hopefully i'll have it in me to accept it if it's not your cup of tea. but anyway, it's been some time since i write anything this long also--didn't even know i had it in me to still write anything this long, and it kinda made me realize that... this might be my last long piece for a quite some time. it's not easy to write this, to see my notifications everyday and see less and less feedbacks while the likes take up 95% of them. i've said it before, but it gets discouraging the more it goes. i'm not announcing hiatus or anything, but i hope you know where my blog stands at this point. happy birthday once again wonwoo, my muse, the loml šŸ„°šŸ’•
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tr characters with a very attractive s/o? šŸ’•
Hello, I didn't know who you wanted so I decided to use these characters. so I hope you like this and sorry for the late reply.
Please enjoy!
Warning- protective, jealousy, threats(not describe), gender neutral reader(I think. I might be wrong I might of put he/she somewhere and if I did please tell me), not proof read, might be a little ooc
Paring- baji x reader, Draken x reader, Mikey x reader, ran x reader, Rindou x reader, izana x reader, kakucho x reader, Sanzu x reader, wakasa x reader
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Baji-
ā€¢ Baji is so protective of you. like if he sees someone looking at you he will wrap his arm around you and glares at them.
ā€¢ He does like to compliment everything about you and loves you show that you are the most beautiful person he thinks.
ā€¢ Hates when people compliment you through. Like yeah you are super attractive but that doesn't mean that everyone can look and compliment you. That's only for him.
ā€¢ dislikes you walking home. He doesn't care if he is doing something he will stop and come and get you and take you home. He just doesn't want any guy to try and take advantage of you because of how pretty you are.
ā€¢ something he likes to do when someone is staring is to put his jacket on you. one it shows that your his and two it also covers you beautiful so only him can see it.
ā€¢ he's not really specific on stuff you can't wear but if he doesn't like it or it's too revealing for him he will say something or just put his jacket over you. He is the only who gets to see all your beauty.
Draken-
ā€¢ Draken is pretty chill. I mean in the end your back with him so he's not that worried. People can look but it's not like they are going to touch. That's just for him.
ā€¢ now if he does see someone staring, specially if it's somewhere that's not the best place, he doesn't mind to actually do something. Either step in their line of view, cover you, or just take you somewhere else.
ā€¢ he doesn't mind what you wear outside. He feels like he shouldn't have to tell you what you can and cannot wear. I mean either way whatever you wear he thinks you look hot in it and you rock the outfit.
ā€¢ he does like to look at you and watch you do things, specially when you clean, maybe its the way you seem focus on what your cleaning that makes him like to watch.
ā€¢ finds you really beautiful and will give you tiny compliments. But they are either really quiet or just undertone compliments.
Mikey-
ā€¢ matters which Mikey we talking about.
ā€¢ Toman Mikey would be clingy, specially when you guys are out. He would hold onto you and loves to just stare at you because he finds you so pretty.
ā€¢ Now black haired Mikey would be the one to compliment you but either they are too quiet for you to hear or he says something and the compliment is like hidden in what he says. He also likes to buy you clothes he thinks that would make your beauty pop out more.
ā€¢ Bonten Mikey..... Well you see he has lost a lot and he doesn't want to lose you. He will buy you anything like clothes or makeup or jewelry or anything that makes you beautiful. He does like your all natural beauty more through. He also hates when you go out. Since he doesn't go out much he isn't there to make sure no one looks at you or tries to take you beauty away from him. So normally he has someone go with you or he won't let you leave. (An extra thing. He loves to lay on your lap because he gets to look up and see your beautiful face)
Ran-
ā€¢ he's pretty natural in this. I see him kinda being protective of you but then he just meh. Like he trust you and will let you do what you want.
ā€¢ he is weird about you going out at night alone because of how pretty you are. I mean be won't stop you but he will make sure that, one he is with you, two he's on call with you, or three you guys have like life360 where he knows exactly where you are.
ā€¢ he does like to find outfits with you. He just likes to find outfits that makes you guys look like a hot couple. He is all about that.
ā€¢ he also likes to sleep with you. You laying on his chest while he plays with you hair. He is able to see your beauty even if your sleeping. He just thinks you look pretty doing whatever.
Rindou-
ā€¢ okay he is way different then his brother. He isn't natural in this at all. He is like Baji. He trust you but then he doesn't trust everyone else. He rather have your beauty for just him.
ā€¢ but something he will do if one of your outfits he finds too revealing he will tell you to change and that you aren't going out. Now if you able to sweet talk him to let you out in the outfit he will but it might take a bit. (Kisses and some reassuring will be enough)
ā€¢ he does like when you sit on his lap while you guys are relaxing or just watching a movie. The reason why is because he is able to see your beauty all in front of him and in his arms.
Izana-
ā€¢ he's like toman mikey. He's clingy. Not just outside but everywhere. He likes to have a hand on you or something close to that. Also loves to compliment you while he has you in his arms/hands/legs.
ā€¢ he can get very jealous. He hates people looking at you. He thinks that he should only be the one to see your beauty and no one else can.
ā€¢ will not let you out of the house unless you have something of his. Either something he wears or something he gave you.
ā€¢ will not let you walk home. You will stay at his house if it's gets to late. You had no choice. He will cling onto you and lead you back to lay down with him.
Kakucho-
ā€¢ sweet sweet boy Kakucho. he definitely blushing a lot. He just finds you so pretty and it's hard to not just stare at you.
ā€¢ he doesn't get really jealous about people. He is scared to let you go out by yourself at night. Not wanting someone to take you because of how pretty you are so he will walk you home unless you want to stay the night, which he won't ask. But if you do he is happy.
ā€¢ he also loves when you wear something of his because he thinks that it just makes you more pretty and he will look away so you won't see the blush on his face.
Sanzu-
ā€¢ ....sanzu...-sighs- okay well Sanzu we all know is a little unhinged. He will get really weird if he sees people staring at you. Can either led up to them being threatened or you getting pulled away. Matters on his mood. Normally the first one.
ā€¢ he does love to see you try on new outfits and will compliment you a lot too. He will sometimes just come up to you and hugs you from behind and start saying compliments. Sometimes he will say a compliment twice.
ā€¢ he kinda sees you as a beautiful god/goddess. He thinks that you need protective because he knows that people might try to take you away because of your beauty. He won't let that happen. He will be your knight.
Wakasa-
ā€¢ pretty chill. Honestly doesn't care. He lets you do what you want and things. But if he needs to step in or do something he will.
ā€¢ He will say at least one compliment to you a day. It will be random times that he will do that. He just finds it fun to catch you off guard.
ā€¢ he also likes to mess up your hair. He just finds you more pretty with your hair messed up so he might randomly come up behind you and mess it up and then walk away, normally when he says a compliment too.
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fairysluna Ā· 1 year
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šŸ‘€šŸ‘€ hello love!
Could I request a soft blurb/drabble of Maegor x wife!reader bathing together after a battle? Pretty please šŸ’œšŸ’œ
hopefully this will meet your expectationsšŸ¤ thank you for your request!! i loved it and i hope you enjoy it.šŸ’•
The wooden door was opened and your attention immediately went to the man that walked inside your bedchambers interrupting your warm bath, the one you were used to take each evening before going to bed. Softened eyes appeared on your visage as you saw your husband starting to get rid of his armor while he walked closer to you. The pieces of metal were tinted with crimson stains, and they were left behind on the floor as if he was marking his trail.
His platinum hair was also stained with red, which carried the heavy smell of metal; you wrinkled your nose but you did not say anything about it, you just sat there in your place as Maegor's bare body got into the bathtub, sitting between your legs and pressing his back against your chest. Words were not necessary at all, for you knew that he was exhausted and you knew what he needed even when he did not bother to say it out loud. You could read him like a book, a small gesture was enough for you to comprehend his intentions; that's why as soon as you heard him sigh, your arms wrapped around his body in a comforting gesture. His muscles instantly relaxed.
It wasn't weird for you. Even after being married with other women, he would always seek the much needed embrace of your touch. Long and tiring days always end this way, with his skin pressed against yours and your hands tangled in his short platinum hair, which was cut by you in every full moon. Maegor would remain silent, not daring to say a word, but his odd gentleness towards you says everything his lips wouldn't pronounce. You knew he loved you; it was genuine, not out of duty.
You grabbed a small bowl and filled it with water. A few seconds later you were washing his bloodied hair with delicacy, as if you were touching the most fragile thing in the world. It was easy for you to forget how ruthless and cruel your husband truly was, for moments like this ā€“filled with peaceā€“ were the only ones in your mind whenever you thought of him.
A few minutes passed, and the water surrounding your bodies was tinted with a crimson tone while the intense smell of iron filled the air. Maegor's hair was clean again, but your hands were reluctant to leave the spot, leaving caresses on it until he decided to slowly turn around to face you. The intense, lilac haze of his stern eyes were looking right into your soul; you let him in. The quietness of the room only made the moment feel more intimate, special even. Your hand reached the stubble on his sharp jaw as your thumb slowly contoured the edges of his lips.
You saw how his eyes wandered around your face and you found yourself feeling a bit shy, too exposed. You tried to look down but he grunted in disapproval, making you keep your stare on him. His forehead was pressed against yours and he closed his eyes, a deep breath left his lips as he did so, and you immediately knew what that subtle gesture meant; 'I love you.'
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back2bluesidex Ā· 1 year
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Welcome To My Favorite Place āœØ
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Hello, this is Nika. Welcome to my masterlist.
Here you will find the byproducts of my sleepless nights and wild imaginations.
Most of my stories are for mature audience. Hence, if you are a minor, you need to stay away from my blog. Some stories may have triggering concepts, please proceed upon reading the warnings carefully.
Hope you have a good reading. šŸ’•
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Themes:
Angst - šŸ’”, Fluff - šŸ’–, Smut - šŸ’‹
KNJ
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
None yet.
Oneshots
Next level, space level šŸ’‹šŸ’”
Summary: How can Namjoon deny you when you are ready to give yourself to him?
2. Forbidden šŸ’‹
Summary: You know it's forbidden but you don't care, not when your professor is more than ready to ruin you.
3. Bus Ride šŸ’‹šŸ’–
Summary: Namjoon has a massive crush on his coworker and it takes all his self control to survive a bus-ride with her.
Drabbles
Idol!Namjoon X Author!Reader (Meet cute)
Lover - (Fluff)
Enchanted - (Angst with happy ending)
KSJ
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
Taste of a Poison [Twoshot] šŸ’”šŸ’‹
Summary: Relationship with Seokjin is as toxic as it is addictive.
Part 1 , Part 2
Oneshots
Wanna be yours šŸ’–šŸ’‹
Summary: A peaceful, dreamless sleep is all you wanted after a long and boring office party but life has different plans and that plan includes the CEO of your company.
2. 20 Years Late šŸ’”šŸ’–
Summary: Seokjin could count on his fingers the things that haven't changed within these 20 years of his life, and one of those is you..
Drabbles
By the Sea - (fluff)
You Belong with Me - (Fluff)
Broken Heart Over Whiskey Glass - (Angst)
MYG
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
None yet.
Oneshots
Call Me Oppa šŸ’‹šŸ’–
Summary: Yoongi has a weird kink... Maybe you'll find it out soon enough.
2. Haegeum šŸ’‹
Summary: Banning Yoongi from your bar has its own consequences.
3. Spotlight šŸ’”šŸ’–
Summary: No matter how much you run away from Yoongi, Yoongi always comes right back to you.
4. Give Me A Taste šŸ’‹
Summary: Yoongi is down bad for you, he has been missing your taste crazily. Thanks to unexpected turns of events and a cancelled show, he can finally satiate his hunger for you.
5. One of the Girls šŸ’‹
Summary: Min Yoongi has been threatening your father. But that's not the problem. The problem is that you wanna get fucked by him.
Drabbles
Best friend!Yoongi X Fem!Reader (Angst)
Delicate - (Implied SMUT, Fluff)
Great War - (Angst)
Girl Crush - (Angst)
JHS
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
I Fell First but He Fell Harder [Series](Completed) šŸ’”šŸ’–šŸ’‹
Summary: You have been with Him since the beginning. To you he was the only person that existed in the world, in your world. But to him, you are another pair of hands that clapped after each of his performance. Will it change when you secure a job in his dancing academy?
2. Broken Glock [Series] (Completed) šŸ’”šŸ’–šŸ’‹
Summary: Hoseok is cold hearted, that's what everyone says. He is made of stone, no emotion runs through his veins, everyone believes it. Everyone but you. Because you have seen concern in his eyes and felt warmth in his touches. You have seen the real him, someone he doesn't acknowledge to be. And that's what has made you fall for him even though you believe you are nothing but a paid employee to him. But the reality is different. You're the only one that makes Hoseok a sane human being, he loves you with all of his heart, so much so that now he has started pushing you away from him to keep you protected from any harm. But will you two survive without each other? What if you can't? And what if you won't?
Oneshots
1. Attention šŸ’‹
Summary: A very jealous Hoseok fucks you into oblivion.
2. Fleeting [Birthday special] šŸ’”šŸ’‹
Summary: It's his birthday and you got a surprise for him but maybe not of the good kind.
3. Let's get engaged [Enlistment Special] šŸ’–
Summary: Hoseok is enlisting but he has some pending works to complete beforehand.
4. Not Jealous šŸ’‹
Summary: You know Hoseok is sulking and you know how to cheer him up.
5. Cold war šŸ’”šŸ’‹
Summary: In which Hoseok fucks you for all the time he has lost due to his own mistakes.
6. Soju Bomb šŸ’‹
Summary: Hoseok doesn't like soju usually, but he discovers he likes the taste when the drink is spilled on your body.
7. Fool's Gold šŸ’”
Summary: Falling for Jung Hoseok is... Fool's Gold.
8. Not a Dream šŸ’”šŸ’– (Please don't read it. It's my very first fic and it's very cringe! I, myself, don't like it.)
Summary: She thinks she is not good enough for him. She thinks she has nothing to offer. But she doesn't know she is all he wants. But why?
9. Your Lips, My Lips - Apocalypse šŸ’”šŸ’‹
Summary: You are lonelier than anyone he has ever witnessed. Your loneliness comes with an intensity that matches his, maybe thatā€™s why he is so attracted to you? Maybe thatā€™s why he wants to give you his final moments of existence?
Drabbles
Teardrops - (Angst with an open ending)
Afterglow - (Angst with happy ending) [A Girl Crush followup drabble]
PJM
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
Lightning [Mini-Series] šŸ’‹šŸ’–
Summary: You don't understand why you find Park Jimin everywhere you go. Also, why his eyes stay only on you.
1.1 Like Crazy - A lightning sequel šŸ’‹šŸ’–
Summary: Jimin wants to make you his and he will get in done tonight.
2. Oh So Reluctant [Twoshot] šŸ’”šŸ’‹šŸ’–
Summary: For the past eleven months that you have been married to Park Jimin, he has not looked at you the way he has been doing today. And there is sinister in his eyes.
Part 1, Part 2
Oneshots
1. 25 and Virgin šŸ’‹
Summary: You are 25 and virgin but maybe your crush slash senior Park Jimin can change that tonight.
Drabbles
Wildest Dreams - (Angst)
Cruel Summer - (Fluff)
KTH
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
None Yet
Oneshots
Baggage šŸ’”
Summary: After six months of parting your ways from each other, Taehyung receives your handwritten letter. An unexpected one.
2. Like a Brother šŸ’‹
Summary: Taehyung has always been someone out of your league. Honestly, he isn't even your type. But that doesn't mean you haven't felt weak at times.
Drabbles
Rainy Day [A Baggage Drabble] šŸ’”
Snow on the Beach - (Fluff)
JJK
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Series/Drabble-series/Twoshots
Trouble [Twoshot] šŸ’‹
Summary: It's not that you don't like your hot rommmate, you just choose to stay away.
1.1. Trouble 2 šŸ’‹
Summary: It's not that you don't like your hot rommmate, you just choose to stay away.
2. Novice šŸ’‹šŸ’–
Summary: The need of some extra money lands on you a weird job. But you are not complaining, not when you get to fuck Jeon Jungkook.
2.1. We Need Practice šŸ’‹šŸ’– [Coming on 31st May, 2024]
Summary: Jungkook wants you to ride him and you are too bad at that.
Read now on Patreon
Oneshots
1. Desire šŸ’‹
Summary: Jungkook hates you, you hate Jungkook but sometimes desire is more important than hatred.
2. Monitoring Duty šŸ’–
Summary: You are tasked with monitoring Jungkook's weverse live tonight, which starts with you trying to shove ramyeon down your throat and ends with Jungkook confessing that he likes you too.
3. Seven Days a Week šŸ’‹
Summary: Jungkook promised himself that he will be fucking you right seven days a week.
4. Bad Idea šŸ’‹
Summary: Accepting Jungkook's invitation to watch him train topless was such a bad idea.
5. In Motion šŸ’‹
Summary: You are finally letting Jungkook set everything in motion. And he is more than happy to show you what he has to offer.
6. Standing Next to You šŸ’‹šŸ’”šŸ’–
Summary: Your and Jungkook's relationship is all about dark rooms, shadows, rendezvous and secrecy. It pains you to even think that you can't claim him as yours in front of the world. But Jungkook is always there to set your fears free because he loves you even more than you love him.
7. Closer To You šŸ’”šŸ’‹
Summary: You know that you and Jeongguk are completely different individuals from every possible aspect, and there is no future of this relationship but you canā€™t push him away, not when he only wants to come closer to you.
8. Darling, can I be your favorite? šŸ’‹
Summary: Your close friend bagged a hot boyfriend. And that said boyfriend is more interested in you than her.
Drabbles
Idol!Jungkook X Reader (Establish relationship, fluff)
The Way I Loved You - (Angst with happy ending)
Gorgeous - (SMUT)
Tolerate it - (Angst)
Return the Favor - (SMUT)
OT7/Multiple Members
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Where Do Broken Hearts Go? - ft. JJK & JHS šŸ’”šŸ’‹šŸ’– [Series] (Ongoing)
Summary: Jungkook stripped your emotions naked, left you bare in the chilly wind of despair and self-doubt with an unending heartache. You tried your hardest to move on from him, to live for yourself but failed miserably. Each night you had to come back to your empty home where memories and broken dreams were scattered all around the floor, until one day a little angel and her unbelievably beautiful father came into your life. Finally, when you find yourself healing, maybe falling too, Jungkook had to show up! Again!
Oneshots
1. Best Fucking Friends - JHS & PJM šŸ’‹
Summary: Guess, your dumbass ex-boyfriend did the right thing for once by dumping you. Your best friends are more than happy to fuck you into oblivion.
2. The More, The Merrier- KTH & JJK šŸ’‹
Summary: Taehyung should definitely feel angry or at least disappointed seeing you already trying to sleep with someone else, that too, his best friend. However, what he feels is insanely turned on.
Drabbles
Happily Ever After - KNJ & JHS (Angst)
*Disclaimer: All the pictures are taken from internet and pinterest (ktvjeon). I don't own the edits.
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little-emerald-snake Ā· 6 months
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ayo for kinktober could you do Leander x f!MC cuckolding? I feel like he'd be into that. I mean that genuinely not like in a malicious way he would get off on having his girl get fucked and watching from the side
Cuckolding - Leander Prewett X Garreth Weasley X F!MC
I LOVE the idea of Leander being into cuckolding! This was a breeze to write, thank you SO much for the suggestion šŸ’•
šŸ”„NSFW šŸ”ž MDNI
Warnings: cuckolding, voyeuristic Leander, oral f receiving, fingering f receiving, masturbation, unprotected p-in-v, aftercare
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Leander had this fantasy for as long as he could remember. The fantasy of sending his girlfriend on a date with his best friend and them coming back to have sex on the bed right in front of him while he watched.
He didnā€™t know why and for the longest time he hid it deep within himself till one night while out drinking with a group of his old schoolmates, he admitted to Garreth that heā€™d had a fantasy that involved him.
Garreth was taken aback but didnā€™t shame his friend at all like Leander thought he might. Instead Garreth clapped him on the back and told him it sounded like a hot idea.
Leander stared, wide eyed at his friend, waiting for the other shoe to drop. When it didnā€™t he opened and closed his mouth in confusion till he finally found the words. ā€œYou meanā€¦you donā€™t hate the idea? It doesnā€™tā€¦weird you out?ā€
Garreth chuckled, pulling his friend close to him with a smile. ā€œMate, you just told me you wanna watch me fuck your girl? Why would I be mad that you wanna watch me get hot pussy?ā€
Leander swallowed, finally allowing himself to calm down and laugh a bit with his friend. ā€œI-I guess thatā€™s true. Soā€¦youā€™d actually be down for itā€¦if sheā€™s actually interested?ā€
Garreth contemplated for a moment and even through the alcohol flowing in his system he shrugged. ā€œWhy not? Could be fun. She always has been a pretty thing. If itā€™s what you both want then let me know. Seriously.ā€
Leander did exactly that. Going home and confessing his fantasy to his girlfriend who also wasnā€™t opposed to the idea. She wanted to hear him explain it again once heā€™d sobered up but if itā€™s truly what he wanted then she saw no reason to deny it.
In the morning, Leander went over his idea with a fresh mind, telling her exactly what he wanted all over again, surprised to see she was still game for it.
He called his best mate and let him know that he was still interested, that they were both down. Garreth agreed and Leander created a group chat between the three of them. They planned out that next week Garreth would take her out on a date and upon arriving back at the house, heā€™d take her upstairs and they would do the deed while Leander watched.
The day finally came and Leander couldnā€™t contain his excitement. Theyā€™d gone to a simple but nice dinner where they knew they wouldnā€™t get recognized. Garreth had done exactly what his friend had asked, flirted with her and made her feel special all night.
Upon their arrival back at the house Leander went upstairs and sat in the chair in the corner of the room. He was already hard at the thought that at this moment his beautiful girl and his best friend were about to walk in and have sex in front of him.
They walked into the room, pleasantly surprised to see a dimly mood lit room all set by Leander. She took a glance at him in the corner and smiled when their eyes met.
Garreth gave him a nod before picking her up and tossing her down on the bed. She let out a surprised yelp as Garreth crowded over her, climbing over the top of her body.
He sat up on his knees, pulling her leg up and undoing the strappy gold heel she wore before neatly setting it down beside the bed and kissing a trail up her calf.
He gave the same treatment to the other leg, being careful to set her heel down nicely along with the other. His eyes locked with Leanderā€™s, who was already palming himself and giving a nod to his best friend.
Garreth hesitated, lifting the light layers of her dress, a pretty pink one that ended at her knees. He lifted it, taking in the sight of her already naked below it. She blushed a scarlet red when Garrethā€™s eyes met her own. ā€œH-he asked me toā€¦ā€
Garreth chuckled, heā€™d have to thank his mate later for leaving the gift unwrapped for him. Garreth wasted no further time, diving between her legs and spreading them apart.
She turned away, eyes locking with Leanderā€™s over Garrethā€™s shoulder as Garreth spread her pussy lips and licked a thick stripe through her folds. Her head tipped back as she let out a moan.
Garreth expertly rolled his tongue around her clit, avoiding direct contact. She moaned louder, her hips coming up off the bed in sweet agony as her cheeks burned hot.
She chanced a look down to Leander and bit her lip when she saw him stroking his cock, eyes hooded as he watched his best friend devour her pussy.
She couldnā€™t believe how good it felt, it felt wrong but she couldnā€™t deny that Garrethā€™s tongue felt like heaven and as his fingers caressed up her thigh and inched closer and closer to her throbbing core.
Garreth inserted two fingers, thick but sliding in easily from how wet she was. He finger fucked her, curling the tips ever so slightly till he felt the spongy texture of her g spot.
She choked on a sob that wracked through her body. Her pussy clenched around him as he worked his magic with his two fingers inside her, alternating between rolling his tongue just around her clit and lapping quickly over it.
With her feet planted flat on the bed, her legs shook, hand itching to grip a fistful of his hair and grind against him to seek the sweet relief she desperately needed.
She heard Leanders groan from the corner and her unfocused eyes met his. His eyes practically burned with lust and it tipped her over the edge she needed, crashing into the waves of her orgasm, pulsing around Garrethā€™s fingers while she arched up to grind against his tongue.
Hearing her cry out and feeling her clench around his fingers, Garreth looked up, smirking devilishly as he watched her pant and try to regain her composure beneath him, small fists still wrapped in the sheets.
He glanced back at his mate who was smearing his own precum across the head of his cock to use as lubrication. Garreth gave him a look and Leander nodded in return. A silent check in that he was still okay with this.
He sat up, gripping her hips and sliding her down the bed, closer to him. He quickly worked his pants open, letting his cock spring free. She sat up on her elbows getting a look at the size of him.
She whimpered softly, where Leander was longer by far, Garreth was thicker. Both of them had a ginger thatch of pubes, neatly trimmed. It made her mouth water.
Garreth spread her legs apart, slotting himself between her legs. Leander cleared his throat and both looked back to him with concern etched into their features. Leander simply smiled at them. ā€œDonā€™t you want to take her dress all the way off? Get a look at her gorgeous tits? Maybe let her see your chest too?ā€
Garreth swallowed, eyes meeting hers in question. She was bright red but nodding as if she really was interested in seeing his body. Garreth helped her sit up, tugging the dress gently over her head and letting his eyes rake over her perky set of full breasts.
He swallowed, his hands coming up to undo his buttons and pull off his dress shirt, then his undershirt. He watched in fascination as her eyes trailed over every inch of him. He was bulkier but still cut like a Greek god, something Leander had never managed to achieve.
He lined himself up at her entrance again, still shocked that Leander wanted him to specifically fuck her without a barrier. Theyā€™d both assured him she was on the potion so he went along with it, not about to argue with fucking her raw.
Garreth slid inside her soaking wet channel. For how wet she was, she was still tight like a greedy little vice around him and it forced a shiver down his spine at how hot and intense her pussy felt, clinging around him.
Leander piped up from the corner, the sound of him fisting his cock slowly just audible in the still silence. ā€œSheā€™s fucking tight isnā€™t she? Soaking wet and warm like nothing youā€™ve ever felt before?ā€
Garreth grunted, unable to deny that she was definitely the tightest pussy heā€™d ever had the pleasure to fill. She clenched around him and he let out something akin to a startled whine.
He couldnā€™t hold back, pushing all the way in and setting a steady pace of fucking her. She clung to his shoulders, legs wrapped around his waist, practically milking him dry with her cunt in the process. Garreth groaned. ā€œFuck, your pussy is so fucking goodā€¦ā€
Her and Leander moaned in tandem, her pussy clenched around him again and she felt him brace his arms around her, another grunt leaving him. ā€œOh baby, heā€™s not used to tight little pussy like you. Youā€™re gonna make him blow like this. Why donā€™t you enjoy it for a bit, then ride him.ā€
She whimpered, reaching up to wrap her arms around Garrethā€™s neck as her pushed into her. His arms were already shaking but he grit his teeth and fucked her reguardless. She watched his abs flex and it sent ripples of pleasure soaring through her.
Garreth stilled, an uncertain moan leaving him. She felt him pulsing inside her like he was about to cum but didnā€™t feel him releasing. ā€œFuck. Youā€™re gonna make me cum too quick like thisā€¦ā€
He pulled out, cock twitching desperately at the loss of her tight heat. He rolled to his back and she was quick to follow, straddling him and lowering herself down onto his cock.
He groaned beneath her, squeezing his eyes shut as if he was in pain. She looked back at Leander, still pumping his swollen and angry cock, hips bucking up to meet his hand.
Everything was turning her on so intensely she rolled her hips a few times before placing her hands on his chest and bouncing on him. She moaned, tossing her head back at the new angle of friction.
She was able to control the speed and intensity. His eyes rolled as she tilted her hips so the head of him would brush right against her g spot.
She was a mess in a matter of seconds. She rode him quick, falling apart at the seams as he thrust up into her, hands landing on her hips to hold her in place.
It was a race and both of them were tripping over their feet to get to the finish line. She was crying out, pussy soaking wet as she finally let go, Garreth following her right over the edge and filling her so full it leaked out of her around him and into his lap, down his balls.
Leander let out his own breathy grunt from the corner, cum shooting from his tip before slowly bubbling out and down his fingers.
She collapsed in a heap on Garrethā€™s chest. All of them spent and exhausted, trying to regain their breath.
Leander was the first, grabbing a rag to clean himself up before tossing her and Garreth a few. He tucked himself away before moving to help. Cum dripped out of her as she dismounted Garreth and laid back against the sheets.
Leander cleaned her up gently while Garreth took care of himself. Once they were cleaned up, Garreth got dressed and Leander helped his girlfriend into a robe. They said their goodnight and Leander promised theyā€™d reach out in the morning.
He spent the rest of the night doting on her, helping her shower and asking her about things Garreth did that she liked and if sheā€™d ever want to do this again. Surprisingly, all three of them agreed theyā€™d be down to do this again, and eventually it just became a thing between them that happened on occasion.
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This might be out of the blue but do you have any headcanons of bad omens with tall women? Like how you would feel or how they would act towards you. All is see is about short women šŸ˜­ so I had to ask. It's ok if you don't šŸ’• love you šŸ’•šŸ’•
As a tall woman, I loved that ask so I'll use myself for reference. I think I'm like 5'9 ? or maybe 5'10 I'm not so sure, I don't understand a thing about the American metric system.
Sorry it took me time to write that down love, hope you'll love it nonetheless <3
Noah
One thing I love about Noah is that even with my tall ass platforms I'll still be shorter than him and that is great. If you're tall and you want to feel PETITE for once you know, Noah's your guy. It's great to be tall and stuff but sometimes you just wish to feel small and weak in someone's arms and not feel like you're a strong opponent he could fight. And with Noah, I'm pretty sure you would feel small in his arms and I love that. And the debate of him liking tall or short women doesn't even exist since you're probably all shorter than him.
But Noah loves that you're tall. Have you guys seen that picture of him and the look on his face when a fan came to the meet and greet stuff and he was really taller than Noah? He looked like a kid in a candy store, so in my head, Noah loves tall girls (I'm not saying that because I am, what do you mean?). He likes the fact that you're at his size and not small like everything around him. Here me out, you could have a customized kitchen at your height and not struggle with everything being too low and that would be so great. Or like a table with high feet so you won't hit your knees under it every time you try to cross your legs. Just for weird things like that he would feel special with you and not in an excluded way.
But in reality I don't think he cares that much about your height anyway, you'll look good next to him whether you're short or tall. Just wish we saw more headcanons and fics of Noah with tall women and not just short people for size kink hm.
Jolly
MY FAVORITE PART. Jolly is a little bit shorter than Noah but he still is pretty tall. That being said I know that with heels I might be his height or like almost his size. So he is not your absolute tall guy, you won't necessarily always be petite to him. BUT, hear me out, there is something really manly about Jolly that makes me feel small anyway. It goes with his charisma and presence I think but GOD. I FEEL SO SMALL AND WEAK COMPARED TO HIM. Do you see what I'm talking about?
Jolly? God, it is just his attitude but it's working (and the fact that he still is pretty tall). Noah is tall and buff but he isn't manly the way that Jolly is and that makes a difference. Maybe I feel even smaller with Jolly than Noah because of that and I love that. Jolly is VIRILE and I'm not talking about the grrr alpha man awou awou *wolves* *wolves* type of virile. There is nothing toxic here, he just sweats testosterone and I'm a weak little damsel in distress for it.
Kidding, but you got it.
Jolly is masculine enough to make you feel like you can rely on him for real, so you feel little and feminine. Yeah dating Jolly as a tall woman is for once not feeling like you're abnormally tall in a room of people of average height.
That aside, I think that he doesn't care much about your height anyway. That dude is Swedish, average Swedish women are tall. So he won't be that "shocked" about your height, even maybe that the day you both met he was like "damn finally someone with a normal height (Swedish height reference)".
Jolly is a dom in everything in his life so in the end, he will manage it all. He doesn't think that you being tall is taking his masculinity away. He just doesn't fucking care and will still treat you like the princess you are.
Nicholas
Oh Nicholas my beloved- I have no fucking idea of how tall he actually is but he isn't that short. Probably like 180/183 cm? I would say. Jolly is 185 cm and Nicholas is shorter but not by a lot. Which I think is something between 1 and 2 inches.
Yeah, we are doing maths here now.
But it's just for reference, since Nicholas is that tall I'm taller than him with my shoes on. So we're not on the petite side this time. But I think that dating Nicholas while being tall is something special. I think he worships you in any kind of way he can.
He likes the fact that you're tall, he likes how long your legs actually are, god he could die for those legs you know. It's great, you're just so great for him and in the end, Nicholas is still pretty tall, at least taller than average height in my country sooo. He still has a presence next to you even if he is an introvert that only wishes to disappear in social situations. If he wants I'm sure he could be very "towering" by his attitude and take things in charge.
I like the trope of the tall shy guy you know. Because he is shy, he wants to be invisible but he is so tall and has this dom side of him that you can't miss him. And that is Nicholas ladies, he is an elephant in the room that has a manly side he's trying to hide. But he is ready to wear big-ass shoes to be taller just so you can feel really small next to him, even if he hates standing out this way. Which is ironic, considering what he does for a living.
Folio
Oh, Folio. Folio's my short king. I still don't know his height but he is the shorter of the band. He might be my height, maybe shorter but not by a lot? Folio gives puppy energy on that one. He saw you one day, standing in a crowd and he was just MESMERIZED you know. You were towering over a lot of people and he fell in love immediately.
You won't feel petite next to him, but that doesn't matter because he is obsessed with you. I categorize him as the type of short guys that have a thing for tall women. You want to wear heels. Fucking yes queen do it and be taller than him he LOVES it. He is not the type of guy to ask you to wear Converse when you're with him because he doesn't want you to be too tall or tower over him or whatever. He is not insecure about his masculinity even if he is a bit clichƩ on that. He likes fishing and motorcycle, he has a fucking eagle tatted on the chest and I picture him as the type to have a trad wife BUT he doesn't have that toxic side inside of him.
He might be short but he won't tell you that he can't date you because "sorry you're too tall I feel like I'm dating a man and I'm not GAY >:(." (yeah this is based on a true story.) I'm traumatized by the short guys but I think that Folio could heal me. He's not the type to feel unconfident about that and he will just cheer you in a way so that you feel great and thankful for being tall. Be tall, be fucking awesome and he will be glad to be your carpet if you even want to step on him.
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Heyy, guess whoā€™s backkšŸ˜šŸ’•
Anyways, šŸ‰ ANON here and I would like to make a SAGAU request
{Reader} is a teen in this one, so obviously all of their relationships are platonic with each character
So in this scenario when {Reader} descends down to Teyvat, higher ups like gods and Archons [I donā€™t know if those are the same in thing in Genshin] but immediately get pampered
You see, the Archons think that {Reader} wasnā€™t strong enough to go into their full formā€”so they came back as a teen, and as well lost some of their memories
{Reader} half of the time barley can grasp whatā€™s going on because they just got randomly teleported to their favorite game, and now theyā€™re suddenly being showered in diamonds and the richest gifts
I also feel like there would be times where people would gather in where {Reader} resides to worship them, offer gifts and ask for favors
And honestly the archons were expecting {Reader} to be an adult [Not in a weird way] so when they wear their ceremonial clothes they look so adorable in them because their arms canā€™t even fit through the sleeves
And I feel like {Reader} would take advantage of their role in Teyvat, like they would complain of their feet hurting and people would rush towards them, offering to carry them on their backs or their already building something to carty them with thatā€™s equally comfortable
And randomly people would see {Reader} outside with a character as they plan to build a building of {Reader}ā€˜s choice
Scenario: ā€œAnd the buildings gonna be pink! And have clouds painted on the walls, yes! And with comfortable seats and flooring! And lots of stuffies!ā€ {Reader} yelled enthusiastically as they waved their arms around which was hidden by their ceremonials long sleeves which covered almost all of their hands, as they excitedly explained what their building was going to look like
So now thereā€™s just random vibrant ass buildings in the middle of towns that anyone can visitā€” and they all treat it like a sanctuary
I also feel like people would obviously give them special treatment, and {Reader} would try to wave them off like ā€œIā€™m not a piece of glass, Iā€™ll be fin-ā€œ and as they say that their trip on their robe and fall face first on the ground.
Or like {Reader} would run away from important meetings, and they would lie to get away with it because the Archons would never think the Divine one would ever lie to themā€”so like the Archons, soldiers like Gorou waiting for {Reader} to arrive and itā€™s dead quiet, the only sound is the clock hanging on the wall ticking as some of the characters count the seconds of how late {Reader} isā€”before eventually someone goes looking for them responsibly or everything goes to shit as everyone tears the place up to find {Reader}, while theyā€™re like up a random tree or something giggling mischievously, while behind them where they reside is burning down because theyā€™ve disappeared/jā€”
Or I wonder how the some characters would react if {Reader} had a crush on someone their age, like an Npc and I wonder how overprotective they would be while the parents of that kid are just like ā€œThe Divine one has chosen my childā€ and the child in question is scared shitless because the most powerful people hate their guts because {Reader} likes them
But yeah, thatā€™s all I request! Have a good day!
-šŸ‰ ANON
Thanks šŸ‰ ANON, but next idea only have one idea per request so the post doesn't get too crowded.
But you are right, the Creator is getting pampered by everyone. Whether it's Venti braiding your hair, Furina sharing her sweets with you, Xiangling cooking for you, etc. You're their devine creator, they love you. They think something happened to your powers to make you teen sized. They love you regardless of your age.
The building idea is funny. Every nation has shrines for the Creator. They would decorate the shrines with the local style mixed with however you want. They're grateful that you welcome them into your sacred spaced.
Running away from important meetings would never happen because they wouldn't make you go to any. You're powers haven't fully returned, meaning you got injured in some way. They also knew you wouldn't be able to focus so no important meetings for you.
If you had a crush, everyone would fine it cute and kind of sad. If the crush was on someone who is immortal then it would be OK because then you two can date and be with each forever. If the crush was human, they would feel upset having to crush your hopes. Humans won't live as long as you will, so they want to try and save you from that heart break. Zhongli would try and set you up with Xiao, Xianyun would try and set you up with Ganyu, and everyone who wants to date you would try to win your affection.
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quills-of-freedom Ā· 1 year
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Headcanons ~
Wedding day šŸ’•šŸŽ»
| Eren - Reiner - Levi - Jean - Erwin - Armin - Connie |
The day had finally arrived. The union of two souls to be forever entwined within the gracious loving bond of matrimony.
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Eren šŸ’•
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You couldnā€™t actually believe Eren had proposed. Although he was down on one knee in front of your very eyes, your mind just wasnā€™t accepting it. Folks andd onlookers watched with bated breath, awaiting your answer. He sure kept this surprise hidden wellā€¦
Of course, you said yes and he picked you up by your waist in a spin, colliding his lips to yours.
And now here he was, watching you walk down the aisle, a lump in his throat and his heart racing.
You looked gorgeous, like something from a fairy tale.
And of course, he looked as handsome as ever. His suit was smart and his hair was up in its usual bun.
Armin is his best man, of course; who is standing and beaming with pride.
Eren holds back his chokes and tears as he reads his vows;
ā€œY/Nā€¦ From the first time I ever laid eyes on you, all those years ago, I knew you would be in my life forever. Back then, I didnā€™t think it would be as my wife, but God I am so glad it is. Iā€™m sorry for my stubbornness and irrational behaviour when we were young. But despite that you still loved, and stood by me and for that Iā€™ll be eternally grateful. I vow to always stand beside you, whatever the world throws at us. I vow to hold you when you need support. I vow to remember how you always had my back no matter what. And I vow to always love you, with my heart and soul, until the day I die and after.ā€
The room erupts in cheers and tears when you seal your kiss.
The reception isĀ wild.
Everyone is drunk (except Levi) and dancing. Reiner and Connie are dancing like weirdos, Reiners blazer removed and at one point Connie is on his shoulders.
Sasha has too much to drink and is spewing in the bathroom.
Mikasa canā€™t stop crying with happiness and pride.
He carries you to your room afterwards where you spend all night sealing a special bond that will never be broken.
Reiner šŸ’•
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Reiner wanted to marry you from the get go. Heā€™s a passionate man and when he loves, heĀ loves.
So when he pops the question, boy does he go extra.
Reiner took you to a secluded spot for a picnic on a cliffside. After youā€™d had eaten and chilled for a while he tells you to stand back. This crazy mf then pulls out a dagger and leaps off the cliff, transforming into his Titan form.
You feel a little scared. Not because you think heā€™d hurt you but A) wtf is he doing and B) It feels weird seeing a shifter transform when you donā€™t have your gear.
He steps up onto the cliff and gets on one knee in his Titan form. He gets out with his ring in hand and kneels in front of the empty casing of the armoured titan.
ā€œAll this power, yet you can still bring me to my knees. Y/N, I love you. Will you marry me?ā€
Cheesy, but thatā€™s Reiner for you.
He kisses you desperately and tears form in his eyes when you accept.
Now he has tears streaming down his face, holding in sobs as he sees you walking towards him in your dress. The odd uncontrolled cry does escape his lips when you get closer. He palms the tears away and smiles withĀ theĀ biggest grin when you reach him.
He pulls it together a little for his vows but he does take sharp intakes of breath.
ā€œI never believed in love at first sight, until I met you. No matter what doubts I had back in Cadets, they were always surpassed by my feelings for you. And when you told me you loved me too, it was incomprehensible that I would turn you away, given the circumstances. Y/Nā€¦ You still loved me when I left. You loved me at my worst. You picked me up from the gutter, dusted me off and rose me up again. I vow to always love youĀ with my entire being. I vow to protect you against any ill will towards you. Back then, I couldnā€™t dedicate my heart to the cause. But I vow to dedicate my heart to you.ā€
If Bertolt isn't alive in your universe, Jean is his best man and either way, theyā€™re both pulling a tight face to stop themselves crying.
He carries you out of the venue after you kiss, confetti and cheers all around.
The reception is just like Eren's. Absolutely wild. Dancing. Drinking. Laughter and tears.
That night you seal your soul bound contract with hours and hours of mind-blowing love making.
Levi šŸ’•
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Levi had been thinking of proposing for a long time. In fact you thought the day would never come. He likes to be totally sure and take things slow. So when he got on one knee at a fancy restaurant you were blown away.
The only time heā€™s ever shown PDA was when you said yes and he kissed you with such passion, the other diners applauding in celebration.
He doesnā€™t cry when he sees you in your dress, Erwin stood by him as his best man. But his eyes do glisten and a smile tugs at the corner of his mouth.
ā€œY/Nā€¦ I know Iā€™m not the best at verbalising my feelings but please know if anything that I am completely devoting myself to you. I will always love you. I will always take care of you and protect you. I will always support your desires in life and walk this earth with you. This, I swear.ā€
Hange is sobbingĀ soĀ loud when you kiss.
The reception for you wedding with Levi is a little more classy. Thereā€™s fine foods and ballroom dancing. Speeches are refined and dignified and throughout the entire thing Levi can not keep his eyes off you.
You guys break the bed when you make love that night.
Jean šŸ’•
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Jean was a nervous wreck when he proposed to you. The entire time he was fumbling with the ring box in his pocket, his hands dampening with sweat.
You knew something was amiss but when you asked he shrugged it off. You were both on a walk when he suddenly took your hand and got down on one knee.
He choked back tears when you said yes.
Heā€™s crying at the alter though regardless of how hard he tries not to. Heā€™s so damn proud of you itā€™s overwhelming as you gorgeously glide down towards him, Connie his best man if Marco isnā€™t alive in your universe.
Heā€™s a blubbering mess when it comes to the vows finding it hard to vocalise himself properly.
ā€œY/N, you make me the happiest man there ever was. I am so proud to have you by my side and to now call you my wife. Youā€™re my everything and more. You love me when Iā€™m not being the smartest man, or the most patient. And for that I give you my all. I vow to treat you the way you deserve. I vow to never take you for granted. I vow to always protect you and hold you when life is wearing you down. I love you, y/n and (unintelligible) foreverā€¦ā€
JeanĀ triesĀ to have a more dignified reception but with friends like theseā€¦ Pretty impossible.
But he wouldnā€™t change it for the world as he sits back and watches the people he loves the most, together and happy.
He cries again at your first dance.
You seal your marriage with the steamiest and most passionate love making known to man.
Erwin šŸ’•
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Like Levi, Erwin has a taste for the finer things and takes you out for a meal at a really fancy restaurant. He wonā€™t propose there though.
Like Reiner, this man likes to be extra.
After dinner you take a stroll and end up outside of the scout regiment HQ in Trost. While youā€™re walking through the courtyard of the barracks, youā€™re surprised to see well dressed people emerge from inside buildings playing the violins.
You turn to Erwin to see him down on one knee with the ring.
The entire barracks erupt in applause when you say yes and he picks you up into a kiss.
Erwin doesnā€™t cry at the alter but seeing you softens his gaze and a warm smile spreads across his face, Levi beside him as best man.
ā€œY/N, I am the luckiest man alive to have you as my own, and I will cherish every fleeting moment. You love and accept me for who I am and stand by decisions Iā€™ve made, even when I doubt myself. I swear to forever treat you as the queen you are, by my side, in our kingdom. I swear my heart will always be loyal to you and you alone. You are the beam that holds this chin up high, and I will always be yours.ā€
Like Leviā€™s reception, yours with Erwin is extremely refined.
Top class champagne, the finest foods and beautiful classics music.
Your first dance with him has everyone in awe as he twirls you with such skill, a talent not many knew he had.
You willĀ notĀ be able to walk for days after you make love that night, having pulled out all the stops for you.
Armin šŸ’•
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Armin had been planning your proposal forĀ months.
He went super extra and planned it all out meticulously down to the tiniest detail. It was a whole day event. Clues, gifts, leading up to a scavenger hunt where he was awaiting nervously with the ring.
He actually couldnā€™t believe his ears when you said yes.
Armin cries at the alter. Itā€™s less of a sob like Reiner and Jean, more like silent tears streaming down his face.
Of course, Eren is his best man.
ā€œI didnā€™t think I would ever be standing here today, uttering these words. I didnā€™t think that I, of all people, would be marrying someone as perfect as you, Y/N. You bring so much joy to my life, so much laughter and love I could never write down in words how much you mean to me. I, Armin Arlert, vow to always remain by your side through thick and thin. I vow to take care of you if you get sick and to encourage and support you in all of your lifeā€™s endeavours. For now and forever, this I swear.ā€
The reception is more chilled than the others. Laid back and easy going. No one gets too hammered but itā€™s still just an amazing night with your loved ones.
Your first dance is so sweet, his eyes are closed with a warm smile the entire time as he holds you close and sways to the music.
If you thought Armin was a dark horse before, you ainā€™t seen nothing til the wedding night.
Yes. He broke the bed.
Connie šŸ’•
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God bless his pure soul because Connie tried so hard to make it perfect. He managed to pull it off by some miracle, despite the snowballing nerves that consumed him.
He took you out to dinner and bought you your favourite flowers. The words ā€œWill you marry me?ā€ Were spread out on the table when you returned from the restroom, by petals.
He cried when you said yes.
And he is a sobbing mess at the alter. Jean is his best man, elbowing him and hissing to pull himself together.
But he just canā€™t believe how lucky he is to haveĀ youĀ as a wife.
ā€œY/N, you canā€™t believe how happy you make me. Every stupid thing Iā€™ve done, every dumb thing that comes out of my mouth and youā€™re still there, loving me. I canā€™t begin to explain how much that means to me. How much you mean to me. I promise I will always treat you like itā€™s our first date. Iā€™ll forever hold your hand when you need me to. And I promise Iā€™ll write down important dates so I never forget and swear I will not disappoint you, my love.ā€
The wildest wedding party known to man.
EveryoneĀ is off their face drunk. Wild dancing. Food fights. Galore.
There was even arm wrestling at one point.
He can not get over that he has you. This sweet man is quite possibly the happiest man on earth.
You guys didnā€™t just break the bed that night. The chair, the ottoman and somehow the f'ing wardrobe???
Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed. I am the friendliest person ever so donā€™t be shy to drop me a request or ask.
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Hi! Merry Christmas! It's the first time I send you an ask. Just wanted to say I'm absolutely in love with your childhood friend Simon. I love the dinamic so much!!!!
I'm in the ace spec and the way love is portrayed/shown has always been something I think a lot about. It's hard to find a representation of the way I love, or the story I'd like to live myself. I don't identify 100% with the kind of love that is usually shown, and, even though I enjoy reading about it, it's so heartwarming seeing it depicted the way I feel it. Your childhood friend Simon gives me queerplatonic partner vibes and I'm here for it.
I love how they're a team, how they're each other's home and how they belong together without it being "weird" or "less than". It means a lot to see love shown like this, and with a character that I love.
Thank you so much, really. It means a lot <3
On another note, I also love your dog!141 au, they are so chaotic and cute.
P.S: sorry if there's any mistakes, English isn't my first language (also, I said love like 10 times, sorry!)
Hi there and merry Christmas!! šŸŽ thank you so much for reaching out and never ever apologize about your English šŸ’•šŸ’•
Iā€™m so glad youā€™re enjoying the childhood friend au!! Im not sure itā€™ll stay entirely platonic but I will be sure to mark off the point if/when that changes so that the story can stay intact for anyone that identifies with it in the same way that you have
Iā€™m a big believer in the importance of platonic intimacy and showing love in many forms and many different contexts. And im so so glad that the childhood friend Simon series is hitting a special note with you
Love you and happy holidays
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headcanons of boyfriend!joseph quinn pls? šŸ’•
AH yes finally, i can gush about my boyfriend!joe hc's bc i have a LOT of them
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first of all he's such a cuddle bug
waking up next to him and he's so warm and he's still sleepy
wrapping you up in his big arms and tugging you into his body and kissing your back as he mumbles "good morning, my love"
he loves holding you and feeling your (not so) steady heartbeat
he syncs his breathing to yours when he's holding you
getting him up and out of bed is a feat
"joe... joe honey you've gotta get up"
*grumble grumble* "don't wanna"
"too bad, you've gotta"
and he's dramatic and rolls his eyes "fine fine"
he also is super into small gestures
like he'll buy you flowers bc "i walked past the vendor on the street and they made me think about you"
he'll let you have the last bite of dinner
lots of little hugs and kisses "just because"
he likes to have your face in his hands and he admires you for a minute before he leans in and gently kisses you
you ask him what that about and he shrugs "just admiring my woman"
he likes little pet names and bc he's british they all sound so lovely
calls you love and darling, and you're his all the time, his love or his darling
just a hint of possessiveness, not enough to be toxic but enough to be cute
you got him a special kitchen apron for his birthday that has his name embroidered on it and he adores it, thinks its the coolest gift ever
he's very much the boyfriend to cook dinner for you and slow dance with you in the kitchen
he has a whole spotify playlist dedicated to just dancing in the kitchen, and it's a bunch of 40s music and some sweet love songs
he's got his arms around you and slowly swaying to the music, and he buries his face in your neck and lightly kisses it
he said in an interview that he likes to cook and in my head that translates to him being a bomb ass cook
like every dinner he makes you is delicious
he'll always ask how you like it and you can tell he's a little unsure of himself, so you assure him that it's great
the relieved little smile he does
sitting on the couch and watching tv with him, his arm is around your shoulders and he's lightly rubbing your arm as you yawn
cuddling up on his chest and he kisses your head "get all comfy, love"
he'll carry you to bed if you fall asleep on the couch
changing directions, but he likes seeing you wear his shirts and stuff
if he wakes up before you (usually doesn't, he usually sleeps in) he likes seeing you pad into the front room in his shirt and your panties, yawning and rubbing your head
pulls you into his lap and kisses your cheek and you're mumbly "you're up early"
"yeah, couldn't sleep... do you want some tea?"
he'll text you throughout the day, just little things
i also hc that he does the double xx after every message
"what are you thinking for dinner xx"
"{insert song here} started playing at the shop, made me think of you xx"
when he has to go away for his job, he'll leave you one of his favorite shirts bc he knows you like to cuddle them
he'll facetime you whenever he can, even if it's weird times for him
like if it's 3am where he is and you're sitting down for dinner, he'll wake up and talk with you and be with you
(what he doesn't tell you is that he never actually fell asleep, he's been up all night, so excited to see you)
he'll call you from the makeup trailer and introduce you to his costars and the makeup crew and he's so pleased to be like "this is my girl :)"
seeing him in a costume that's so unlike his usual self, like seeing eddie was a shock bc it's so different
"what do you think? do you like it?"
"aw, joey, you're so handsome... will you grow your hair out like that?"
"for you? i might. i hate it, though, gets in my mouth"
"well don't do something you hate, babe!"
"but i'd do it if you wanted me to šŸ„ŗ"
UGH his big ole eyes
they're KILLERS
when he asks you for something he'll employ his big ole doe eyes bc he knows you can't say no to him
not that you ever would but yknow
big eyes mcgee over here
i like have to cut myself off here before i overload this post with headcanons, but there's some hehe
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