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anxietymymiddlename · 5 years

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His and hers circumstances

Pairing: Jumin Han x MC4

Summary: Jeahee is going out with Zen? The surprising news leave her with a broken heart, still she can not find the courage to confess her feelings to her afraid that she will not accept her. Trying to confront her confusing emotions, Jumin enters her every day life like a storm while dealing with his own issues. A little bit more than friends, but with their emotions not sorted out yet, what will happen when they will end up under the same roof?

Author's note

Hello and thanks for reading. I hope that you will enjoy the first chapter. Just a simple note; as I was writing down this story, I realized that it just felt a bit awkward to refer to the main character as MC, so I decided it to name her since Creritz lets you name her anyway. I choose the name Min-Seo because it does sound a bit like MC (and also because I'm bad at naming characters). I do hope it will not weird you out. Your thoughts are always very much appreciated.

[Chapter 1: A sip of love, bitter than coffee]

“I thought… me and you together, surrounded by the smell of coffee, in our cozy cafe and your smile… was everything I ever needed. Because I felt at ease by your side, more than I ever was. But I was so dither, I could not ask you to be mine and ultimately, you never were.”

The luxurious, black car stopped in front of the familiar coffee shop. His eyes glanced at the sign and he blinked as its sight snapped him out of his thoughts. “Rêver”. What a pretentious choice for name and in French in addition to that; was what he told them when they first revealed it. The storefront was neatly decorated or Christmas, he had expected nothing less from Jaehee. Driver Kim announced that they had reached their destination in a cold, monotonous voice per usual to keep the formality. He checked the time on his watch slipping his sleeve down with a smooth, professional move and took a big breath. Almost punctual, he wished they had stuck in traffic a bit more. It would give him the perfect excuse to be a bit late to the occasion.

His hand grabbed the deluxe package of the expensive wine. He had meticulously picked it himself, so he could guarantee its taste. He also didn’t have any doubts that a bottle of wine was a great present to gift; not very personal but you could attune your pick to the receiver’s taste. Plus, you could easily enjoy it alone or with company, how perfect was that? It was evidently a choice that suited his character, unlike the one he had in his pocket. For something that was meant for a present exchange, it was too personal and that fact troubled him so much he had ended up not going to the Christmas party. Since he had already avoided them once using a lame excuse, he’d feel guilty to avoid Jaehee’s birthday as well and it would also be unfair to her. Maybe him being there would help him sort out his thoughts or at least help him understand why he wouldn’t stop carrying that present on him; he tried to think positively.

Straightening up his suit, he opened the door drawing the attention of the groups sitting on the tables nearby. A huge Christmas tree was hulking at the back. Couples and groups of friends were dominating the place chatting merrily while soft jazz music was playing in the background. Christmas day had already passed, but with New Years Day just around the corner the cheesy atmosphere had not fainted. He could not avoid it even during business hours, since his assistant could not miss a chance to talk about how he had spent Christmas day with his family until he got fed up with it and made it clear to him that he was not interested to know the details.

His gray eyes scanned the room and stopped at a familiar back. Her hair, just like Jaehee’s had grown with years, now covering her back. She was standing by the table, chatting cheerfully with the odd trio. The redhead was the first one to notice him and waved enthusiastically gesturing at him to join them. That drew her attention to him and she smiled softly as usual when she was welcoming him to their shop. Her uniform, simple as it was, suited her perfectly. Black pants and a white shirt which was complimenting her darker complexion. They had switched to a green apron for Christmas, unlike the black one they were usually wearing.

“Good evening,” he greeted taking off his jacket. “Oh, the CEO finally granted us with his presence!” Saeyoung teased and stood up, bowing comically to him. “What an honor!” “Come on, you know he wouldn’t miss Jaehee’s birthday,” she said. “Well, he shouldn’t miss our Christmas party either,” Zen frowned. “Everyone was waiting for him. Canceling at the last moment and not even saying sorry…” “Maybe the three ghosts paid him a sudden visit,” Saeyoung commented. “So he couldn’t come.” “Of course I would not deny an invitation from assistant Kang,” he explained ignoring Saeyoung’s reference. “Since she is a person I respect, despite the events that led to the establishment of this place.” “It’s been over two years, why are you still hang up on that?” she sighed. “I feel this place was built upon my baby’s body and oil,” Saeyoung sniffed. “Don’t put it like that, it sounds weird,” Yoosung grimaced. “I am not,” he looked down at her. “Yet, you still bring it up whenever you have the chance,” Zen noted. “Get over it already.” “Not to mention that Jaehee does not like it when you call her assistant Kang,” she added. “You shall be remembered,” Saeyoung swept his eyes with the table cloth. “My poor baby.” “Stop it,” Yoosung slapped his hand. “It’s out of habit, I don’t mean to offend her.” “I know that, I just wish you could fix hat habit,” she pouted. “Well, you are one of the reasons she is not my assistant anymore,” he said taking a seat. “...So I don’t want to hear that from you.”

She blinked for a moment and cupped her chin chuckling.

“Well, you do have a point.” “Dude, you are the sole reason she left!” Zen frowned. “Min-Seo, you know you should get a bit mad at him when he talks to you like that,” he advised. “It’s fine,” she laughed.

Her fingers run through her dark brown hair before she places them behind her ear. She was in a better mood that usual but that did not surprise him. Whatever had to do with Jaehee was always bringing a smile to her face. Just a simple mention of his ex-assistant’s name and her whole face would light up. He knew, he watched it happening so many times already. He looked away, feeling bothered by the thought and placed the box he was carrying on the table.

“I brought a present,” he said in an awkward attempt to chance the subject. “Oh, wine again, what a surprise,” Zen could not hold back his sarcasm. “Expensive wine,” he corrected confidently. “Thank you, Jumin,” she interfered before Zen’s retort. “You picked a good one. I’m sure Jaehee will like it.” “Jumin brought a present but he missed our present exchange during the Christmas party,” Saeyoung shook his head dismissively. “Maybe he got a bit stingy?” “Like he’d miss a chance to show off… But like you’re the one to talk… Who brings Honey Buddha Chips as a gift for an exchange? I felt sorry for Min-Seo,” Zen scolded him. “Well, Yoosung was happy to trade though,” she smiled. “You brought the BD of your last drama, so what makes your present better that mine?” Saeyoung looked offended. “And Yoosung brought a gift card for LOLOL, clearly picking something only he’d like to get. At least mine was edible!” “You and Min-Seo also play LOLOL occasionally, so I picked it considering the odds one of you two might getting it,” Yoosung defended his choice teary. “I put a lot of thought to it!” “Jaehee also enjoyed the BD we exchanged,” Min-Seo comforted him. “So I was glad you accepted the trade.” “Well, I do prefer Honey Buddha Chips to it, so...” “Heard that? He just admitted my that present was beer,” Saeyoung patted Yoosung on the back excited, Zen raised an eyebrow. “I didn’t mean that! I’m just not into police dramas and Zen didn’t have a major role anyway,” he tried to justify his choice. “What do you mean?” Zen placed his hands on the table looking a bit insulted. “It was not a major part but I had a key role in it. I played the host the victim was in relationship with before she gets murdered. I was one of the main suspects and I also provided important evidence.” “Sounds lame” Jumin added fuel to the fire. “Will not watch.” “You never watch my works anyway!” “Well, I don’t have the time. Also, when I do, I spent it with Elizabeth the 3rd, it’s more productive.” “How is spending time with the fur ball considered more productive than watching art?” “Now, calling it art is a bit…” “Jeahee was touched when it was revealed that your character truly loved the victim but he didn’t want to drag her into his world or sully her name, since she was a married woman, thus he denied that he knew anything about her at first,” she commented. “Right?” Zen looked happy. “I’m glad you understand.” “Jo Won’s role as Detective Park was really captivating! I liked how he dealt with the loss of his own daughter and the struggles within his family while he was working on the case. His emotional portrayal of the character was definitely the best part!” “So she says,” Jumin said. “Oh, but Zen was also great! I can’t wait to see you play in another detective drama. Whether it’d be a detective or a villain, I bet you could portray it perfectly,” she did her best to sound supportive seeing him depressed. “Too late to say that now… Though I know that I can’t compare to seasoned tv actors.” “What about playing Policeman B, you could definitely pull that off and it’s within your reach,” Jumin said and Saeyoung snickered challenging Zen’s temper. “Jumin, that was mean...” she gave him a scolding look. “Well, I’m trying my best, so I don’t care what you think! And you didn’t even have the right to butt in the conversation… You didn’t even bring a present!”

He unconsciously touched the box in his pocket; not loosing eye contact with the furious actor. Zen had jumped on his feet, with the hands on the table supporting his body while looking at him challengingly. Yoosung was munching a biscuit watching them anxiously while Saeyoung didn’t even try to hide that he was enjoying himself. He closed his eyes feeling tired already, why did he have to deal with this? He was hoping they would not bring it up in the first place, but the conversation ended back at it even though it had deviated a bit.

“I had bought one, but I returned it to the shop since I could not make it to the party. No point keeping it since I could not attend,” he folded his arms irritated that he had to explain himself to him and because he felt the need to lie no less. “Zen got lucky, he ended up with Jaehee’s hand-knitted scarf,” Min-Seo tried to light up the conversations. “It really suited you, Zen.” “Of course,” he scratched his nose feeling flattered. “With a face and body like mine, it’s hard for something not to suit me.” “What about your gift?”

The question came naturally to him, he wanted to know and somehow he was regretting that he had not joined them… just a bit. Maybe he was over-thinking things, everyone had brought gifts they personally liked or something only one or two out of six of them would like. Was it wrong for him to pick something with her on his mind? But on the other hand, his choice was obviously the worst, of course a guy would have no need for a hair ornament and the group was consisted by four of them, so the more he was thinking of it, it was needless to say that it was suited for a direct exchange. Did he sound too eager for an answer? She looked surprised by his question.

“Got curious?” she finally smiled brightly. “I made a panda keychain. I was a bit hesitant since I thought it’d be too cute for a guy, so I was glad that Saeyoung did not mind.” “I like it,” he said and waved a cute panda holding a read heart hanging from his keys. “It’s cute.” “Isn’t it? Jaehee suggested we should make something handmade for the occasion and I found the instructions while I browsing the net looking for something easy to make. I thought it’d be something I could manage to make. It proved harder than I thought and the first attempts were a failure,” she revealed hers taking it out of her pocket, it was similar but it was not holding a heart. “But it was addictive and though I threw out a dozen of them, it started taking shape.” “Oh, so now we match!” Saeyoung adjusted his glassed.

She chuckled at his comment.

“Well, it’s nice that you liked it, I regretted not being able to learn how to make another pattern before Christmas. I’m sorry.” “Panda’s are cute, I like them! No need to apologize.” “Thank you,” she smiled again. “I’m honestly glad you didn’t mind.” “I wouldn’t mind either,” he blurted out with a straight face.

They were taken aback by his words, unsure if they had heard him correctly or if it was an attempt to crack a joke. The truth was that he was surprised himself, but Saeyoung’s comment annoyed him a bit, he almost wanted to snatch the keychain away.

“You wouldn’t?” Zen hesitantly asked in order to confirm it. “I wouldn’t. Pandas are almost as charming as cats. Well, nothing is cutter than Elizabeth the 3rd though.” “Still, I could not picture him holding this keychain,” Zen murmured. “Would a CEO go around carrying a keychain like this? What would your executives think?” Yoosung asked “Hm? I don’t really care about that. It’s not like I go around showing them my keychain anyway.” “Are you serious?” Zen asked in disbelief. “Well, I can picture it,” she laughed. “Jumin not caring about what the rest of the world thinks is one of his best merits sometimes.”

His heart skipped a bit again; he did not like this feeling.

“You are exaggerating, but yes.” “Maybe I should make one for you too then.”

That startled him.

“Don’t make it the same as Seven’s.” “Dude, she just offered to make one for you for free on her free time, just be thankful instead of making requests.” “It’s ok, maybe I should add a different colored heart, thought since it’s handmade and I’ve not completely gotten the hand of it, it’ll look a bit different anyway.” “Then, make it purple.” “Just how selfish can you get?” Zen asked. “Yeah… Mr. CEO,” Saeyoung leaned in and whispered by his ear. “You penthouse is card locked, so why do you even need a keychain anyway?” “Sorry to interrupt but what about Jaehee? When are we going to see her?” Yoosung asked. “It’s supposed to be her birthday.”

Yoosung had a godly timing asking that, it distracted the ex-hacker’s attention and gave him an excuse to avoid his stare. It made him anxious that he could not answer his question, what was the feeling that made him ask for one too, he could not tell.

“Oh, she is busy with her cake,” Min-Seo explained. “She said she wanted to decorate it herself. I’ll go fetch her and bring you re-fills. Jumin didn’t even get a drink yet, I’m sorry.” “No need, the customer service is always awful here after all,” he said. “Hey!” Zen was about to argue with him again. “You say that but you always come back,” she grinned. “Really?” Saeyoung asked. “Yeah, he drops by for coffee pretty often.” “I’m just supporting an ex-employee… and it’s not too far from my office so it’s convinient.” “It’s not too close either,” Saeyoung narrowed his eyes. “Well, thanks for your support anyway. Be right back.” “Gosh, Jumin, be a bit more honest,” Yoosung sighed. “The place is really friendly and I really like their cakes and their coffee.” “Hm? But I was? They often neglect me if I drop by in rush hours just because I’m their acquaintance. They think that offering me free cake and then chat with be for a bit can make up for it but it’s not very professional.” “A rich guy… whining for free cake,” Zen was done with him; he didn’t even have the energy to argue.

Even though he complained, he couldn’t help but to recognize the progress the place had made over the two years it was open. Jaehee not only had picked a nice location but also created an efficient campaign targeting working young adults. The décor was tasteful, the prices affordable and the service very friendly, so it gained quite a few faithful customers in a short time who were visiting during their breaks or after their work. That helped them spread their name mouth to mouth too and after just one year they had to hire a few employees as the demand grew higher. His ex-assistant was indeed a capable woman and one who would explore her options and keep studying on the field she had chosen after her resignation. No wonder it was hard to replace her after she left. As a businessman he could not help but admire her efforts as she was striving for a healthy business within a withering local market, he wouldn’t even hesitate to invest in acquiring the brand name if it meant having her as a partner.

At first he did not want to visit the place and he could not deny that his first visits where not very pleasant as, displeased as he was by her resignation, he ensured to note every single flaw he could find. But even as he did that, Min-Seo, who was in charge of the customer service, always smiled and nodded at him and by the next time he visited the place it was fixed. However, after a while he was not sure why he kept visiting even though he had recognized their will, nor he could explain the fuzzy feeling inside of him every time she took the time to chat with him. After a while, he had even managed to fix his visits to her schedule almost perfectly. He could not understand his actions completely but he knew that he was thinking of her a lot and that he was missing her smile when he could not see her for days.

Troubled over his thoughts, he was barely paying attention to the other guys; Yoosung was complaining about being single, nothing new there. It was unlikely he’d find a girlfriend before New Year’s Eve, so hearing him making a big deal out of it seemed like a waste of his time. Zen’s advice to him were obviously useless too and clearly based on his experience, but since their personalities were completely different, Yoosung would hardly put any of them into practice unless he’d magically gain unfathomable confidence. It seemed that it was clear to Saeyoung as it was to him, because he did not let the chance to tease the poor, blond boy pass by. The bespectacled man was always perspective, to the point it was scary sometimes. As for him, he had plans to spend that day with his beloved cat, so he didn’t even feel the need to get involved in their conversation.

“Finally, the birthday girl is here!” Saeyoug stood up and everyone followed his example.

Jaehee was smiling shyly. Her hair were long now, she was dressed more feminine. A beautiful, mature woman. His decision to force a dress code on her while he was working under him was on point; just thinking that there was even a small chance his father would get into her and make a move made him sick, thus he did not regret it. She greeted everyone whole-heartily, thanking them for their presence there and their gifts. Even though he greeted her back properly wishing her happy birthday as they shook hands, he could not focus on her. His attention was anchored on Min-Seo instead; her smile looked so fake -unlike a few minutes ago- and her eyes which were shining brightly now looked empty, almost like she was detached from reality, it made him feel uneasy.

Up went his eyebrows, ignoring the others who were complimenting the cake’s decoration. What had happened in the span of a few minutes? He glanced sideways feeling that Yoosung of all people had sensed that he was staring at her too much. His uneasiness grew by the minute but he tried to bury his desire to approach her. Soon enough, everyone was singing happy birthday. He knew that she would normally sing louder and happier and louder than everyone else, but she just mumbled the song, clapping along with the others without much enthusiasm as long as it finished. The customers joined them congratulating Jaehee on her birthday, those who frequented the place even approached her to shake hands.

She was standing by her side, as Jaehee was busy thanking them, staring into space. He could not tell if she had sensed him staring at some point, but her eyes finally locked with his. That seemed to bring her back to reality as her plastered smile vanished for a moment. She looked away sadly and kind of embarrassed and then offered him an awkward smile. He squinted his eyes, but she avoided his gaze again. He could not stand seeing such a lonely expression on her face, he felt like something her grabbed his heart squeezing it hard.

“I want to thank everyone for coming here today,” Jaehee smiled slyly when the customers finally went back to their tables. “Today is a special day, not only because I am getting a year older,” she joked. “…Or because everyone is celebrating with me in this special place for me… But also because I… Actually… we’d like to make an announcement,” she flushed and her fingers softly touched Zen’s hand. He accepted them, lacing his between them and smiled at her encouragingly. “We decided that we’d like to try… start living together.” “Eh? Where did this come from? Aren’t you roommates with Min-Seo already anyway? “ Yoosung innocently asked eating his cake. “You guys were dating? Since when?” Saeyoung asked more quick on the uptake but still shocked at the news. “What?” Yoosung choked. “Just how oblivious can you be?” Jumin offered him his glass of water. “Well, we wanted to be sure it’ll work out first, considering it might affect RFA if it wouldn’t. We didn’t mean to keep it a secret this long, but we somehow lost the timing to reveal it,” Zen explained it. “So it does seem sudden, but we’ve properly dated for a while now.” “Did you practice your lines before saying this?” Saeyoung asked raising an eyebrow. “I didn’t!” “We also had to consider Zen’s career…” Jaehee added.

Everything was clear to him after that. The source of that painful expression was laid before him, but why was his heart aching too? It was not supposed to be like this; he didn’t want to see her trying so hard to conceal it in front of everyone, but if he had to be honest to himself, he was hurting more over something he was suspecting for a while now.

“Assistant Kang…” “Yes, Mr. Han,” she replied as a reflex and immediately covered her mouth realizing her blunder. “Are you sure about this decision?” “What are you even asking her?” Zen stood up confused. “I am,” Jaehee answered without even a hint of hesitation in her voice. “Then I will support you, since I trust your judgment… So I will not hold back too.” “What the hell?” the young actor cried. “Since when did you like her?” “The drama!” Saeyoung raised this spoon and took a bite of his cake while watching them. “How did you even get that idea?” Jumin replied coldly. “But… you just said.” “Kang’s taste is questionable, but her boldness is inspiring. It’s nothing more than that.” “Thank you,” she looked at him puzzled. “I think we should bring wine to celebrate. Right, Min-Seo?” “Eh?” she turned to him. “Ah! Right… Wine,” she put up a smile. “I think red wine would suit the happy occasion. I’ll go bring it.” “Then, I should also-” Jaehee was ready to stand up. “The couple should stay together,” he stopped her by placing a hand on her shoulder.

The truth was that, even though he applauded their decision to take their life and their relationship to the next step, no matter how cold that’d sound, he couldn’t care less about it at that moment. Trying to stay collected, he followed her calmly to the kitchen, trying to avoid raising any suspicion. He opened the door and walked into a perfectly clean and organized kitchen to the surprise of a couple of the kitchen stuff. She was standing in front of their cellar with her hand lingering over a bottle of wine like she was frozen in time, lost in her thoughts, her other hand gripping her apron. The shoulders tensed the moment he touched them and he turned to him in daze. Her hair brushed against his hand and for a moment he could not help but to twixt a strand between his fingers.

“I can choose one for you,” he said and picked one before she manages to stop him. “Christmas time is a busy period; it looks like fatigue already got to you. We are also busy during these days, so I can understand the toll it can cause to your body and mind. Why don’t you take a short break? I’ll tell the others.” “I don’t-“ he flinched her forehead. “Don’t let the customers see you like this. It’s unprofessional,” he turned his back to her taking the bottle with him. “You’ll also worry her…”

“Jumin…”

He stopped on the spot with the door half-closed and glanced at her over his shoulder. In reality he was taking more about himself and not Jaehee; it was hard seeing her in this state. She was trying to find her words but gave up soon and smiled softly.

“Thank you,” she simply said.

He nodded. He couldn’t tell her that he didn’t want to see her wearing this expression, that he felt happy seeing her smile and his heart raced every time he called his name. But he understood that her heart was not beating for him at that moment. So he just left…

#jumin x mc4 #jumin han #mystic messenger mc #zen x jaehee #mystic messenger jumin #mystic messenger fanfic #jumin #mysme hyun ryu #mysme jaehee #jumin x mc

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askmcs · 4 years

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Day 2: Hot Cocoa

Mondays are awful, but at the end of the day we get to watch a musical with a hot drink wrapped in a comfy blanket, and that’s amazing.

Coffee comes first, but hot cocoa is good too.

Jaehee is the best at anything, that’s for sure ;)

-Megan

#mystic messenger #mysme #mm #mysticmessenger #mystic coincidences #jaehee kang #jaehee #jaehee x mc #mc4 #megan carson #christmas month #hot cocoa #zen's musical #comfy blanket #day 2 #lgbt #lesbians #cuddles #jaegan

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astraterram · 6 years

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date night!

#yoosung did not gain a better fashion sense zen helped and picked out his outfit #mystic messenger #mysme #yoosung kim #yoosung x mc #mm mc4 #mc4 #mm yoosung #mm mc #fan art #my art #this was much faster than the saeran one wow #i absolutely love my new brushes!!!

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genobeva-k · 6 years

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Day 03: Jealous | @lovelyzenweek

Hahahaha... I don’t know what to say, the image says it all!

#mystic messenger #zen hyun ryu #lovelyzenweek #jealous zen omg #mysme zen #hyun ryu #zen x mc #zen x mc4 #mm mc4

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flipside-mm · 6 years

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can u drawww pregnant mc ‘s???

thanks for the request!! :D

I already made MC1 and Jumin here, so here we go with the others

Zen x MC3

Yoosung x MC2

grown up Yoosung is my kink lol

Jaehee x MC4

707 x Unicorn MC

Saeran and my OC

Hope you like it! It was really fun to draw :)

btw V isn’t here because I ship him with a Male! MC

#mystic messenger #saeyoung choi #saeran choi #jumin han #zen mystic messenger #yoosung kim #jaehee kang #my art #request #saeyoung x unicorn mc #saeran x oc #jumin x mc #zen x mc3 #yoosung x mc2 #jaehee x mc4

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avi-stella · 6 years

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Gift request for @phd-pepper-jenn

[Commissions]

#mystic messenger #mysme #zen #hyun ryu #mc4 #zen x mc #gift art #gift request #sketch #avistellart

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amy-the-fairy · 7 years

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... I really need to write this fanfiction where Zen is alone on christmas and suddenly meet mc4 and have a crush

#mm mc4 #zen x mc4 #zen x mc #mystic messenger

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sallteas · 7 years

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I ship MC4 with Yoosung! I just feel like it’d be a great dynamic you know??? (and cute babies) WHO AGREES WITH ME

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anxietymymiddlename · 5 years

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Lethe ~Reaching You~

Pairing: Jumin H. x MC4 Summary: Born as a powerful wizard, unable of feeling, a strange encounter and a tempting suggestion will lead him to another world, in a new life, in order to reach her. Will he play the game to the end? Note: As I am not very confident in my English, I apologize for any spelling or grammar mistakes. I hope that you will enjoy the story anyway.

Prologue

Once upon a time, in a universe just a little bit different from ours, a wizard was born. And as everyone said, he was a little bit different himself, for he was born with great power. It's not as it was prophesied from the beginning of his world's creation, his birth was not celebrated with honors, but since the day he was born, he held the power of creation himself.

And thus he was feared, as much as he was respected and as much he was depended on by others. And he could tell, that no matter how much he studied, no matter how much he trained and worked to keep his power in check, no matter how much he tried to put his gift to good use, noone could look past his power.

Well, almost noone. In this world where magic was everything, he managed to make an unlikely friend. The said friend wondered into this lonely garden just like that one day, his green hair were a bit messy and though he was clearly lost, he just smiled and gave him his name. And he kept coming back, again and again, wearing his unchanging, sincere smile. And somehow, though the wizard would not openly admit it, it made him happy.

After all, not many things made him happy in his life. Not even his great castle, or his great power. Of course, he always felt -or should we say he was taught- that he should feel grateful for what he had. Teachings were absolute to him, and that was because in general, he could no tell if he truly felt anything towards the others... or his powers... or his wealth. He was not sure if he was sad, or proud or glad... Not to say that he did not feel anything at all. For example, he would be really grateful if he could describe that annoying feeling he was experiencing that day.

In his small garden, under the shadow of a lonely willow tree by the lake, his friend was laughing happily with a girl. He was running his fingers softly through her golden hair and she was looking back at him with loving eyes, placing her hand over his. He was happy for him of course, yes, that was certain, but the thought that he'd rather have her look at him like that pierced his heart and he could not make that horrible sensation go away. Did he want her for himself or did he want to experience what they shared, he wasn't sure and that uncertainty troubled him even more.

Regretfully enough, he could not bring himself to ask his friend what that feeling was. It felt inappropriate somehow. And though he searched for an answer alone, he wasn't able to find one. And, sadly, the most logical conclusion for him, was to distance himself from them as much as he could, because every time they were together he felt that he wanted to own their happiness.... And that frightened him. The reason was that he was never sure if he was able to keep his power fully in check. By letting his desired free, maybe he would change reality itself. It happened in the past, when he was younger, why wouldn't it happen now? Would controlling others according to his will would make him happy?

But still, he couldn't help it. Even though he knew he was contradicting himself, these moments of happiness meant a lot to him. He could not part from them completely. So there he was, smiling with them, despite that bittersweet feeling.

"Happy birthday" she said, presenting him with a rather unremarkable box. He was a bit surprised when he opened it. The little kitten let a small meow. It wasn't an unusual companion for a wizard, but a white one was an uncommon choice and surely it didn't completely fit his image. Odd, he thought but thanked them nevertheless. Though, how should he call it? He was not great at naming. His troubled expression wasn't hard to read as it seemed.

"How about Elizabeth?" she suggested.

Not a bad name per se. And so, after looking at that small creature's eyes, he wondered if maybe... Just maybe, his wish was answered. As Elizabeth meowed and made herself comfortable in his arms, he realized that, unlike humans, she would keep him company for who he truly was and not because of the power he was holding. The fact that she was brought to him when a thread of confusing feelings was suffocating him felt like fate and but him at ease. He was grateful.

Since then, years passed. Andwhile the flowers in his garden grew bigger and more beautiful, he was spending his days growing more and more distant. Detached from almost everything, emotions almost stopped making sense to him. Maybe he didn't need them at all. People started to wonder if he had a heart. A cold stare, icy words... Even his people kept their distance. All he needed was his garden, Elizabeth and himself, these were his thoughts although from time to time he was drowning in a sweet nostalgia for the days he was spending more time his friends.

That's what he had decided. But was it really enough? That thought was coming back to him from time to time. It was one of those days, while nonchalantly spending time by the river, petting his beloved Elizabeth, when doubts started to grow in him again. If it was really enough, why he could not get rid of this uneasy and awful feeling? At least he could tell, that he hated feeling like this. He really... really hated it.

Furious at himself, he grabbed his purple cloak, right over the place of his heart. How could he make it go away? What was this feeling anyway? Don't you ever feel lonely? The words of his friend echoed in his mind, he had asked him that with a sad expression. Did he really feel lonely? If that was the case, was he feeling lonely from the moment he was born? He clenched his teeth and let a growl. He could not take it anymore. That empty feeling....

Elizabeth jumped out of his arms and landed a few steps away from him, her back legs just barely touched the water. She meowed worryingly. That snapped him out of it. He should be more careful. His inability to short out his feelings almost made Elizabeth fall into the lake, what a failure of an owner he was. He reached out his hands to pick her up, but she backed away. That brought his attention to the lake's surface.

At first, he rubbed the temple of his nose and closed his eyes for a moment in disbelief. He thought his mind was playing tricks. But as the small ripples disappeared, he could see it clearly.... the image of a girl, under a starry knight, hugging her knees, sitting by the sea. The wind blew her short, dark brown hair softly, making her bangs fall slowly on her forehead, almost covering her light brown eyes. She was wearing weird, plain clothes but the scenery seemed so alien when so alluring to him, a million lights here illuminating the background. A strange city.

He noticed a small light coming out from a black, weird device she was holding in her hand, though she was not paying attention to it. Her expression seemed so serene, that he crawled closer, eager to take a better look.

Who was she? Was she the answer to his question? Was she an illusion made out of his powers?

Even as these questions popped in his mind, he couldn't help it. His fingers touched the water longingly, creating a few small ripples and with them, a melody broke the silence of his lonely garden. First the voice of a man accompanied by the music... and then hers, awkwardly following the lyrics of the song.... A sad love song. Surprised at first that he could hear her and that he could understand her, he sat back, unable to take his eyes of her, feeling his heart beating faster and faster and faster...

Who are you?

~The same story in publish on FF.net under the username Error205 Thanks for reading

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littlefreakelio · 7 years

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can someone direct me to any quality mc4 content because...look at my profile pic...i ain’t relating to anyone else

#mystic messenger #zen #jaehee kang #jumin han #yoosung kim #saeyoung choi #mc4 #mysme #i've been dying for saeyoung x mc4 content as i just finished his route but urhg #where's the androgynous fanart i deserve

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Something New Part 6

Zen X Reader fan fiction

(AN: This is also posted on AO3 under Super_Shy_S)

Confectionery Confession

I wanted to ask you something.’

Zen hasn’t been this nervous in awhile. What if she rejects me? What if she thinks I’m being pushy? We haven’t known each other that long…

While Zen was quite and thinking of everything that could go wrong an echo of something she said earlier replayed in his head

‘You work for Jaehee?’ He heard himself ask

‘Huh?’ You blinked in confusion, you could have sworn or was at least hoping he would ask something else

‘Yes, I do. I’m the head baker for Vacation Time.’ you said trying to not let disappointment show in your voice

Dammit.

Cursing himself, Zen continued on

'Jaehee, is a good friend of mine. So your her head baker? Your stuff is delicious.'he said honestly

'You like my stuff? Oh wait- Jaehee is? Oh my goodness,’ and then it clicked, 'are you Hyun?’

Zen felt his face get warm. How you said his real name…it was pleasant. His name had ties to an unpleasant past, but when you said it….

'Mmm hm, that’s my real name.’ he said while turning slightly away

'She’s mentioned you a lot! She’s a huge fan, 'Hyun is so handsome, Hyun is a great actor, he’ll make it big for sure! So she was talking about you?’

Every time you said his name it was like a direct hit to his heart. It was becoming too much.

'Are you embarrassed about it? I understand how Jaehee gets when she really loves something!’ You say while seeing his red face

'N-no! I’m glad! I mean, it’s my name-'waving his hands in his face in protest

'Your name is embarrassing?’

'Y-yes! No! No. I like my name, he said out loud

…….when you say ithe thought to himself

He’s so cute when he’s embarrassed., you thought to yourself, a completely different side to his cool and confident self.

'That’s good. It’s a nice name, and it fits you.’ you say reassuringly

'You think so?, Zen says as he gets close again, 'you can…call me that…if you want’

I want to hear her say my name again.

With Zen staring deep into your eyes, waiting for you to say his name. You felt a shudder through your body.

'R-really? W-well,H-H-Hy-

'Hey Zen! You haven’t seen a lost baker have you?’

Completely dissipating the moment between Zen and you, The director’s assistant popped his head into Zen’s dressing room

'Ah! There you are! The catering room is right next to this one, but I see you’ve met one of our stars!’

'Ah y-yes! Thank you!, turning back to Zen, 'I’ll see you later!’ and you hurried out of his room.

Your heart was pounding. Placing a hand on your chest you try to calm yourself down.

Zen has such effect on you. In those quite moments between you too, you could almost see yourself kissing his lips…

'Kiss?’ you whispered

Shaking your head you head to the catering room.

'Man, this crush is gonna kill me.’

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The assistant left Zen’s room, after she had gone.

Placing a hand on his pounding heart, Zen became frustrated

'Gah! 'You work for Jaehee?’ Why didn’t I ask her out or at least for her number.’ He groaned

Changing completely out of his costume Zen thought for a bit, trying to gather his nerves

It was quite the coincidence that she work for someone he knew. And Jaehee always said her baker only worked the mornings and early afternoons, so Zen would always miss her, when he would visit.

~2 years ago~

'You gotta try this!’ Jaehee said while pouring a cup of coffee for him

He glanced down at the cherry tart, it was very pretty.

Trust me. It’s as good as it looks. Kinda like you.’ She laughed

Bright red cherries oozed sweet juices over the white cream.

'It does look like me huh?’ He laughed

Zen took a bite. It was delicious.

It wasn’t just another pretty cake. Who ever made it puts lots of care into it. Taking another bite, he could tell lots of skills was used to get the balance of tart cherries and sweet cream just right. It made him feel comforted.

'It’s my new head baker, newest creation. She puts lots of work into her food. She loves to make everyone happy with each piece she makes. I told her today’s mission was to cheer you up.’ she gushed

It tastes like lots of…love was put into it.’

Yeah! Love, that must be her secret. I think that’s your secret too, when you act Zen.’ Jaehee said before turning to another customer

He was feeling a bit of a slump with acting, not a lot of offers where coming in for actual acting work and it was getting hard. He was being seen as just a pretty face. Just like in his childhood.

But this small tart reminded him of something important.

He’s not just pretty.

'Thanks Jaehee! Tell your baker, mission accomplished!’ and he ran out making sure to work harder for his dream

Thinking back to that moment from years ago, Zen smiled to himself.

Sighing a bit he thought of all the near misses that they probably had. The same neighborhood. The same favorite bread shop. Since eating that delicious tart he would always get one when he was working on something new, as a nice reminder for himself and he had missed her every time.

He can’t keep waiting for chances. He has to work for it. That’s what he was reminded of when he bit into her cherry tart.

'I gotta find her.’

Standing up with new resolve, Zen leaves in search for her, finally, he’s gonna work for it.

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'Finished.’

Looking at your handy work at the table you beam a satisfied smile.

'So he’s Hyun.’ You say to yourself

You remembered it was about 2 years ago Jaehee gave you 'your first mission’ as her head baker

'I have a mission for you.’

'A mission?’

'Yes, I have a friend his an actor, and lately his been down because he hasn’t gotten a lot of jobs.’

'Oh man, that sucks. So what should I do?’

'Well I want a treat that could pick him up, again. You put so much care into your confections, you can cheer anyone up.’

Oh yes. More flattery hehe , what’s his name?’

'Hyun Ryu.’

'Hyun Ryu? I don’t really go to many shows so I haven’t heard of him.’

Well you wouldn’t by that name, BUT he is fantastic, he just needs a reminder is all.’ Jaehee said while throwing an arm around your shoulder

'Describe him to me.’

Jaehee painted a wonderful picture of Hyun. He was hardworking and fiercely loyal. He had a bit of a dangerous and sad past, but it just made all of his hard work that much satisfying, also he was highly praised for his looks.

'Hyun means worthy, virtuous, and able.’, You said while flipping through your recipe book. 'That’s a good name for someone like Jaehee described.’

You knew just what to make.

And you brought some with you today.

Starting at the cherry tarts on the table. You knew you had to find Zen and take action.

Picking one up you go find him. Leaving the room you almost bump into a person’s chest. They grab you by the shoulders.

'Oh I’m sorry, I’m just looking for….Zen.’ You say finally seeing who was holding you so gently

’_________.’ He said very softly

'I was going to bring you a tart.’ You said while holding it up

'I love your tarts.’ He said with a smirk

'You do?’ You say getting closer and staring at his lips

'I come to get one anytime I want to be cheered up.’ Zen says also inching closer to you

'I’m glad my first mission was a success.’

'Me too.’ He said with a smile that reached his eyes

’_________, would you like to go on a date with me? , and then turning his head away he continues, 'I’m sorry if it seems rushed. I just….don’t wanna miss my chance at thanking the baker that gave me comfort.’

'I would love too.’ you say as you take his hand

He takes the tart from your other hand and takes a slow and sensual bite while looking you in the eyes.

'Still delicious. Remind me to thank Emmy.’ He says turning away from your slightly embarrassed face

'Me too.’ you say as you fan yourself mentally

Thank god for Emmy.

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