➱Ice Cream Parlor

@† Dongyeon [SH] "I promise, Dumpster. I'll never be anything but honest with you. About anything and everything," the producer smiled and nodded. The comment came out of a long, storied history, but he didn't need to think about that right now. Right now he was happy, elated even to just be with Dongyeon. His boyfriend. How funny but perfect it felt to think that, much more say it aloud. Reassured, the older man nodded and stood up. He came forward to wrap his arms around Dongyeon's, lips to the younger man's cheek in a brief kiss, "Ready. I love you. Where did you want to celebrate, hm? Your place or mine?" The hold he had on Dongyeon's arms kept him from jumping a little, excitement still visible on his face, especially when he let himself think too much about the fact the man next to him was his. His lover. His companion. The feeling was still surreal.

@‡ Hyuk [H] He let out a chuckle and tilted his head, eyeing his partner that sat before him, "Of course I won't regret it, I can already tell that."

Once they had finished with what they were eating, he took their utensils to rest on top of their plate, eyes moving over to Hyuk and raising a brow at what he brought up. "I.....I don't think I would change my mind, but understood Hyuk, but knowing how I feel, that feels very very unlikely, like flying pigs as a thing. But if that happens for you, let me know too."
Standing up, he took the plate to bring over to the counter for the workers to clean it up and turned to face Hyuk. "Ready to go~?"

@† Dongyeon [SH] The Master's response pulled soft laughter from his lips. The man really had two sides to him. He recalled the y, domineering man that had ed him so ruthlessly for all walking by and yet the man before him was so cute and easily flustered. Hyuk smiled and chuckled, "Don't regret that when I sass you for everything, hm? My y himbo."

Hyuk finished what was left of his melted ice cream and came down to let his head rest on his hands. He smiled at the other Master, contemplating a few things, "Dumpster? If you ever change your mind about me... be honest with me? Please? Just-- yeah." He smiled and nodded. The request was heartfelt. He knew he loved the man in front of him, but his worries still flickered through. He wanted honesty. Always. There was nothing wrong with requesting it, he hoped.

@‡ Hyuk [H] "till my last breath, I will keep saying your name~" He reached his hand out, ruffling out Hyuk's soft locks and grins. "Good princess, I am glad and knew you would say such a thing."

Dongyeon happily though carefully fed his boyfriend the forkful of the waffle they were sharing, retreating the utensil back down to grab himself a bite. Being taken aback by the comment mid swallowing of the sweet treat, Dongyeon ends up coughing a little bit, gently hitting his curled fist to his chest before regaining himself. "Oh really, happy I could be a delicious treat for you, my princess." He leaned in to take the offered food, chewing at it slowly. "Don't worry, I knew what I wanted, that I want to spend my time with a cute bratty princess and I am more than ready for it."

@† Dongyeon [SH] () ajdkdid shhhhh. you're the precious bean here unu

"You should... keep saying it, Dumpster. I'll take it any day," he smiled. There was warmth in his name and in the way Dongyeon's lips wrapped around it. The Sub nodded eagerly, "I promise. Just for you and me." He didn't want to keep it by any means. He just wanted to see the sweet little writings and scribbles for himself. He wanted to see it in his boyfriend's handwriting, all the thoughts Hyuk thought no one would ever have about him.

The Sub blinked in surprise and then chuckled softly and parted his lips for the sweet treat with a happy hum. He grinned, "It's delicious. Not as much as you but it'll do." The producer took his own food and offered some out to the younger man. He smiled and looked at Dongyeon once more, teasing him playfully, "You know, love-- Now that we're dating you'll have to put up with your bratty princess all the time. Are you ready for that?"

@‡ Hyuk (wheezes no no you can make me angry, I won't burn a building but for that ex I would UnU You are all good, you are a precious bean to me. )

Dongyeon lifted his right brow slightly, amused by what his companion had mumbled out. "Oh~? Kwon Hyuk, my princess. Should I keep saying your name?" He patted the spot where the book was now resting safely and grin back at the sub. "Oh of course you may, just keep the book a secret between us two, okay?"

Dongyeon seemed oblivious to his partner looking at him in such a way, the man seemed too busy and focused on eating away, wanting to be alone with the only person he seemed to care about in the world. Though he knew the time he was sharing with Hyuk was precious, that perhaps it wouldn't be a good idea to rush it to the next, that's when he finally slowed down and started to eat at a normal speed. The younger man had a better idea and started to cut a piece off, used his fork to lift it up and guided it over to Hyuk, with his other hand in a scoop position underneath it just in case it drops or spills. "Soon we shall go, but open up princess~"

@† Dongyeon () lmao djdisodjd remind me to not make you angry smh.

"I like it... the way my name sounds when you say it..." He mumbled softly, the smile at his lips particularly shy for the bratty Sub. He watched the book disappear into Dongyeon's pocket, fiddling with the bit of his sleeve that hung off his wrist, "Can I look at it later...? Maybe? It's okay if not. I just... wanted to make sure I remember everything that you said." He remembered, of course, but he'd also been on the brink of tears and the storm whirling around him hadn't helped.

With some of his composure regained, he began to eat at his order of ice cream. It was funny, really. He couldn't think of a happier moment than here, with Dongyeon, eating half-melted ice cream. The sub took one bite then two and then looked at his-- boyfriend? God that felt so good. He looked at his boyfriend, giddy all over, "We can go whenever you're ready, Dumpster." He was more than ready for time alone with the man he loved.

@‡ Hyuk (Bruh I would be livid if my ex did that. I WOULD BURN DOWN A BUILDING. XD)

"Of course, its only natural and normal to want that, I would too if I was in your position."

Dongyeon moved his hand up and down the smaller man's back, holding him as close as he could in order to soothe him and to help stop the tears from forming. "mm Kwon....Hyuk~ I am glad I get to know your last name in return."
Pulling back, he chuckled behind his hand, eyes lighting up as he put the book back in his pocket and hums. "That's a good way to celebrate I say, We can finish our icecream and make our way home to fully celebrate with no worries and in private."

The master grabbed his fork, though he felt tempted to say he was full before eating or to quickly eat as much as he could so he could be alone with his princess, but he knew best he shouldn't rush this moment. So he began to cut into their waffle and scoop some icecream on top, eating away happily.

@† Dongyeon () aheidjdnskd yeah. I'd be like, "tf. why are you telling me this." XD it's okay. he's not meant to be mean about it.

Embarrassed, finally, by the tears that coated his eyes he gratefully took the napkin and did away with the tears streaming from his eyes. He needed to get a grip on himself. Dongyeon wasn't going anywhere. He was an island, tightly anchored and welcoming to the shipwrecked man. He looked down and shrugged, "You needed your time. It wasn't my place to rush you. I just hoped you'd love me back."

Finally, the Sub found himself able to relax in Dongyeon's embrace. Not that he wasn't able to before but now there was a carefree sensation to it all and a sense of security that the man wasn't going anywhere. The Master was his... this was Hyukie's person and he could enjoy it all he wanted, get attached all he wanted, feel happiness and love all he wanted-- it felt absolutely perfect. He chuckled, "Kwon. Kwon Hyuk." He had to gather the motivation but eventually ground the strength to return himself to his seat, his steps made of the lightest air. He sat and smiled, "I'd like to celebrate with some cuddles and kisses and all the rest too when we get home later. But for now the ice cream will do."

@‡ Hyuk [SH] (He was gonna say that he called them and met with them just to say he found his one XD honestly kind of a move to do, like if that happened to me lskfnkfmn but he a a blunt himbo and won't realize that its a dickish thing to his exes.)

Dongyeon reached over with a napkin from the table and assisted his companion, wiping some of his tears for him, smiling at him warmly. "But I still want to, you were so patience and sweet, and I know it must have been hard, thank you for waiting for me and letting me express my feelings to you today."
He caressed the side of Hyuk's hair, tucking some of his locks behind his ear only to be drawn in closer by him, he paused his hand movements and focused all of himself on the man before him.
"I love you too Hyuk, you know I don't think I have gotten your last name."He chuckled and pulled Hyuk towards him, flushing him to his chest as he ran his hand up and down his spine. "Now princess, let us celebrate with some icecream, yes?"

@† Dongyeon () yes. i remember he was meant to do that too lol. awenwksks but i didn't know where you'd taken that or not u.u

Hyuk was too much of mess to realize that crying over a confession might give the wrong impression of how he felt over the whole situation. He couldn't think much too clearly about anything, his world blissfully obfuscated by relief and the man he held onto so tightly. The producer lifted his head away from the sanctuary of Dongyeon's face, feeling just about as dumb and embarrassed as he could over the tears that formed rivers down his face. He brought his hand up, trying to male quick work of ridding himself of the wetness through his relieved smile. The Sub looked down, "No. You don't have to apologize either, Yeon. You needed your time... and that's okay-- I'm happy. These are happy tears and tears of relief that the man I love loves me back." He smiled, gently pulling Dongyeon in as if to tell him a secret, "Because I do. I love you, Kwak Dongyeon." The Sub had truly forgotten where they were for that bundle of minutes, the three humans around them very obviously staring at the couple with interest, ice cream melting on the table.

@‡ Hyuk [SH] (Hehe kjsnkn I was recalling this morning that I forgot to have yeon explain the real reason he talked to his exes in the past XD I don't know if you remember that bit)

In my years of dating, this was another new feeling as I sat there confessing my feelings to someone I truly like a lot, I felt anxious and I run my fingers along the spine of my book, trying to keep calm.
A surprised gasp slips out of me, my arms finding their naturally home on your back as you hold me, feeling the wet sensation on my skin from your cheeks.
"hyuk? are you okay?" Did I mess up, did I end up saying something stupid and hurt you? I had no clue why you were crying, I simply held you as tight as possible, wanting to make you feel better. My tiers part slightly, totally forgetting that you had yet to answer my question so when you do, and when you accept me to be yours, I smile widely and press a kiss to your cheek.
"Aish, you are too precious Princess. I am sorry though..."Lowers my voice and begins to your soft, dark locks. "For making you wait and putting you through that feeling of worry. Please don't apologize at all."

@† Dongyeon [SH] () ugh. reading this again i am cooing ;;;; yeon is so cute unu

I realize as you start speaking that I can barely hear you over the sound of my own heart beating out of my chest, but I do my best to focus, to regain some sort of consciousness so I can process everything you're saying. The way you begin leaves me uncertain, feeding the anxiousness, but the end of your first sentence makes it all worth it. My eyes light up and widen in wondrous surprise and then I'm left to stare at you, dumbfounded, but with the welling of my chest growing and turning warmer and more joyful the more I listen to you speak. A smile I didn't even know was possible slowly begins to glow on my lips, more incandescent than a candle in a darkened room. My body reacts before I do, a magnet whose found its pole in you, and suddenly I'm attached to you, my arms around your neck and an unexpected wetness at my cheeks. Is it joy? Or relief? I'm not sure, but I couldn't care less at the moment, too busy clinging onto you as if my life depends on it. I shut my eyes right and bury my face against your neck, "You can be my prince... my partner in crime... my handsome dumpster and himbo... you can be my everything for the rest of our lives. And I'll love you and spoil you and tease you and protect you and make you happy and love you right back. I-- I was so scared. Even if I didn't seem it... I was so worried-- that you wouldn't feel the same. I'm sorry..."

@‡ Hyuk [H] ( ajwnknf wheezes you're cute)

I waited patiently as I can tell your old nerves sneaking back into the picturing, mentally cursing and feeling bad to put you in this position, knowing it was a possibility that you would feel this again. Tapping my two digits on the surface of the book, waiting for you reply I slide the book back to my side. "Glad you picked that option." Looking up to recollect my memory of what I written, I clear my throat to begin.
"So I spent my time writing in this book, perhaps I may have lied to you, I wrote about my feelings for you, small things I liked about you, things that made me realize, that this himbo liked you more than anything, to the point that this himbo wanted to be your prince one day. I listened to what others said, and thought if that resonated my feelings towards you. I watched stuff, picturing us in those romantic stories. "
"I like the way you get flustered by my actions sometimes, I like seeing you blush, I love seeing your smile and how I wanna aim to make you smile all the time. I know you are the first person I wanna see in the day and the last person I wanna say goodnight to. When you are sad or hurt, I wanna protect you, I wanna take away your pain and keep you safe. When you tease around with me and when I do it back, I am happy we could play around in those ways. I never had truly fallen for someone, and you are my first and I hope you will be my last, ahem no pressure there~ I like how you care and worry about me, how I can stand by your side and feel the urge to recover, to be strong and to shine, and I also know that its okay for me to be down and that you have my back when I just need time to let myself feel those moments. You are very understanding and I really respect and admire that about you. And I know I wanna, or I wish I could spend my days with you, till I am an old and hard of hearing himbo, and you will still be my beautiful princess.
I am wondering Hyuk....if you would give me that opportunity to spoil you, to make you happy, to tease you, to care for you, to protect you, to love you. May I become your prince?"

@† Dongyeon () shekejdkd I'm excited too. I don't know what's happening but I'm excited too ;;; You're cute ♡

Absolutely nothing can drag my eyes away from the little book I notice in your hands the moment you bring it up onto the table. My gaze appears fixated on it, settled and stuck even when the food is placed on it. The appearance of the small object makes my chest tighten and I swear there's something wrong with my heart, the organ first dropping then racing under the tightness of my chest. I take a breath and look up at you, any smile held before in my lips now gone, riddled with anxiousness instead. I swallow a lump in my throat, fully aware this was coming, but still mentally unprepared for whatever you are about to say. I look down, fiddling with my fingers, food forgotten for the moment, "I-- I remember... Can you... Whatever it is... I'd rather hear it from you... Hear you say it. Please?" I look up again, for some reason feeling oddly pessimistic in the moment, perhaps a form of self-preservation just in case.

@‡ Hyuk [H] (I'm so excited hjdkdusjs)

@‡ Hyuk [H] ( you will see soon hehe)

*I run my thumb once more over the back your hand, giving it a squeeze before I would retreat that hand to grab something out of my pocket. Giving you a last reassurance with my touches to help settle down your worries, knowing that prolonging everything wasn't the way and wouldn't be fair to keep you waiting in such a way. Only way was to come out and tell right now, so that's what I was doing, I pulled out my little notebook and placed it on the table between us while our food was being delivered to us. I thank the waiter and kept two digits pressed against the cover of the book.*
You remember this bad boy, you wanted to see it early. The love research book. Now you can decide, if you wanna read it or if you would like me to say what's on it, I pretty much have it memorized to heart.

@† Dongyeon () i-- depends on the thingy? but it could happen while they're eating? idk shekeidndkd idk what you're planning ;;

nods in agreement and follows behind you, your demeanor slowly starting to let me realize somethings up and i may just know what exactly is that is on your mind; i bite my lip just for a moment in a bit of anxiety but the way you hold my hand over the table soothes me endlessly and i smile back at you a little, in part as well to mask any thoughts in my; my head tilts and i look at you curiously, food in front of us but untouched for the moment; hums softly
are you sure there isn't something on your mind, dongyeon...?

@‡ Hyuk [H] (I appreciate you too ouo)

I....why do that when I can politely ask to remove them~ and I think I got a somewhat good mental image of what you look like ~ *winks at you after all my playful comments, not having an issue saying them out in public.*

*runs my thumb over the back of your hand and the smile stays on my face, not fading away, more it would always seem to grow whenever my eyes fall on you.*
The window is always a nice choice, we can people watch or just enjoy the scenery.
*gently guides you over and sits down at the table, still holding your hand but over the table.*

(Im conflicted if I should do the thingie before they eat or afterwards kfjsfnkan)

@† Dongyeon () uwu no but i appreciate you ♡

you know... i was certain you were just going to wish for an x-ray machine to see through my clothes. but it went in a much sweeter direction than i thought.
my gaze drops onto your hand on mine and without missing a bit i let our fingers lace together, smile resting on my lips; your grin is anything but convincing and i chuckle, suspicion still in my gaze, but for now i let it go as the worker comes to hand off our order to us
hm... if you say so. where shall we sit then? maybe by the window? it'll give us a nice view of the snow outside.

@‡ Hyuk [H] (Yes UuU)

hmmmm maybe one day I might think of a way to find out, maybe make a see-through clothes and skin machine....like an x ray, but for finding out my spot in your heart.
*grins as you comfort me, laying my hand on top of yours, capturing it on my chest just to have an excuse to hold your hand.*
or perhaps they might have something similar to the waffle but smaller~ who knows.
*shrugs my shoulders and keeps on grinning as you ask a question, seeming to be suspicious of whats going on with me.*
mm oh nothing, just good ole dumpster things, you know~

@† Dongyeon () no >:(

my gaze drops down to catch your finger at my chest and i smile despite trying my best to keep my lips pursed; shrugs a little bit and looks away from you
i guess you'll never really know what the truth is will you, dongyeon? what a shame.
chuckles, patting your shoulder a few times as if to comfort you a little bit
if we run out of waffle i'll order another one for us. don't worry. we don't have to put them through any weird request.
i drop my hands to let you place our orders, offering you a soft thanks for the food before i not the way you're looking at me and the way you're grinning; instantly, my eyebrow comes up and then my eyes transition into a slightly suspicious squint, taking you in from head to toe
may i ask, handsome dumpster, why you're looking and grinning at me that way, hm? what is going on in that brain of yours right now?

@‡ Hyuk [H] ( I wheezes, you are too precious UuU)

.........a pin prick, ouch, are you sure it is that small, I feel it should be bigger. *pokes at your chest a few times, drawing a heart shape before retreating my hand back to my side.*
*Keeps my eyes focused on your profile as you tell me what you had in mind, only for my eyes to return back to the menu, feeling I better hurry my indecisive and pick something soon so we can sit down together.*
Oh you can never go wrong with cookies and cream milkshake.
I'll ask them to give us an extra bit of waffle, okay I am joking, I know they gonna hate hearing the impossible from customers.
*glad you have helped me decide what I should pick out, I would have probably spent a few minutes with the menu, I step up to the worker behind the counter, placing our orders and paying for them. Turning back to you but rests my hip against the counter, grinning at you for some reason.

@† Dongyeon () ajwkrjejsd good unu. the less you notice the better lmao

i-- it's the size of a pin prick. nice and small and compact. so i think you'd be highly disappointed if you looked, mister kwak. just saying.
clearly though, i'm lying through my teeth as a soft spot the size of a pin prick wouldn't cause me to feel the way i feel or to have told you what i did days ago; my attention focuses away on the menu, missing the glances you give me and by the time you ask me if i've decided, i nod with some level of confidence
mm... i think i'm going to have a cookies and cream milkshake and then maybe... i'll also steal some of your waffle. which you should totally get the chocolaty one, by the way.
grins with cheekiness at you before looking away again, the employee behind the counter just smiling politely while waiting for our order

@‡ Hyuk [H] (I didn't notice any typos though <_< or at least don't recall any ksjnkfn)

Can I take a peek at that spot in your heart, see how nice and big it must be~ Oh okay okay, I submit and hold back my cocky self *holds both my hands up and chuckles softly, though I was really genuine about toning it down for the confession*
*steals a few glances at you as you hug my arm in such a cute way, reaching a hand out to your locks.*
*stares deeply at the menu above our heads, humming in thought as to what I could pick out of the many good options.*
mm a waffle for sure....maybe...hm...do I want a chocolatey one or a fruity one... *mutters to myself while trying to figure it out, looking over to you*
have you decided yet or still need a moment?

@† Dongyeon () no my typos in the last reply ;;;

@‡ Hyuk [H] (wait wait my typos????)

@† Dongyeon () those typos were rough. i'm sorry ;;;

mmm... let's call it beginner's luck? but-- fine. fine. you carved out a little soft spot for yourself in my heart. i'll admit it if you stop being so cocky about it, hm?
jests with soft laughter plaguing every word; my fingers slip from yours to instead hug your arm while we walk, the soft kiss and whispered words, pulling a soft flush from my cheeks, lip biting over my bottom tier
right. i-- i'm glad you know that.
i clear my throat and offer you a bashful thank you as i take the lead and head inside the shop, the little shop empty save for us, a single worker, and a couple sitting near the back; with a little pep i guide us to the counter so we can order our ice cream
mmhm. ice cream is good any time really. what shall we get, dumpster?

@‡ Hyuk [H] Well I am glad to hear then.
*flutters my lashes quickly, shifting my foot back a bit, rubbing the spot with where you hit me.
Not rooting to be soft, just bringing it up that I had made the highness soft for an ole dumpster. I- no no you ain't a loser, but in the case we are talking yes~ *pokes the tip of my tongue out only and grins soon after.*
*Notices the way you are looking at me and stops for a moment, kissing your cheek and whispers before pulling away*
You are always the princess~
*Opens the door for us both so we would be welcome by the warmth and wonderful scent of the shop, making me grow hungry.*
We be those wild people who want a cold treat during a cold season

@† Dongyeon somehow... i don't think either of those will happen. even if you are a himbo.
gasps when you call me a loser, that pulling my arms put fast enough from my stance for me to land a gentle small on your arm, obviously not meant to hurt, taking on that bratty air you probably know well by now
it's like you're rooting for me to stop being soft, hm? calling me a loser and everything, dumpster. remember i'm still the princess.
huffy softly but squeezes your hand anyway, side eying you while a smile plays on my lips; i let you take the lead and follow along, eyes gazing around the path we take
mm... if we're lucky we'll be the only two there. not many people want ice cream during the winter, right?