⟨ flower shop ⟩

@(b) yixing Sighing, Jaebum entered the flower shop and looked around like a lost puppy. He had no clue why he was here, honestly, aside from owing his roomies a favor... A big one. Everyone that knew Jaebum accepted his attitude and his take-charge personality, but only a few actually got to see the other side of that, the irritable and almost violent Alpha that would come out when he got upset. And he had just shown the entire pack his short fuse. So now, he had some apologies to make... and given they were all betas and omegas, flowers seemed like a good route to go.
So here he stood, looking lost as hell, waiting for someone to come and ask what he needed so he could explain and get out of here as soon as possible.

@(b) yixing Kris smiled as they headed back inside, looking at the flowers in his room the smile softens. Quickly he lays a towel on his bed and changes into sweats. Looking up he smiles at the sound, "yeah come on in and lay on your stomach. I just need to get us some water. You need to stay hydrated after massages. They make the blood flow and you frequently get dehydrated. Hold on Xing."
Kris goes and grabs a couple waters before coming back. Setting them aside he smiles, "you ok?"

@(b) yixing Kris smiled and nodded, glad the other could do lavender he grabbed the bottle and turned to leave. Looking at the other he smiles happily and nods, "yeah I can Xing. I can massage your hands, arms, legs, and feet too. If you want?"
He offers as they go to check out. Grabbing a pack of gum he pays and nods. "It's no problem to me and I'm glad to help."

@(b) yixing Kris sighed and nodded to the other, "I know you are new to EXO. But trust me. Besides Sehun who can be stereo typical alpha, everyone tries to be friends. And nice to each other. And most of us really care for each other. So hopefully it will feel like that to you eventually too."
Nodding he headed to the bag and looked over the oil and smiles. "Can you do lavender or no? Because I'm trying to go for something that relaxes your body. So lavender, cinnamon, or citrus."

@(b) yixing ((Kris didn't mean it offensively sorry T-T))

Kris smiles and drinks his coffee. Soon as they are done he pays, honestly just worried about his friend. Standing they head out and walk to the store. Kris looks over at the other and smiles. "Oh he graduated while I was gone. So he's teaching Wushu now and is a baker. It's kinda sweet. He loves all of his sweet foods after all." He smiles at the other, "our pack really feels like a family to me. And I'm glad that I met all of you." Opening the door to the drug store he smiles at the other. "Ok so massage oil, anything you want Xing?"

@(b) yixing Kris smiled, he understood that. Junmyeon was like that a lot. Kris looks up and chuckles, "I'd be happy too Xing. I have no problem doing that. I just need to stop at a shop on our way home to grab some oil and stuff." He smiles, "it'll help you relax and sooth the muscles." The drinks and desserts come back and he smiles, "Eat up then we can head out. I'll pay, after all my job pays more and you need the money for your eyes."

@(b) yixing Kris frowned at the other, and gave him a small smile. "Actually yeah. Believe it or not I go every couple months. It helps with stress and I get hand massages which helps with me because I am always using my hands and neck and back for editing."
He orders a latte and a biscotti and smiles at the other. "It's ok to spend some time relaxing or taking care of yourself Xing. You're important."

@(b) yixing Kris smiled and nodded, looking at the other he sighed. "Xing are you sure you are ok?" He asks after the waitress takes the plates away. Dropping off a dessert and coffee menu. He looks over at the other, "you look like you could use a chill day. Maybe a massage or like a nice spa day or something? You just seem stressed Xing. And I care for my family."

@(b) yixing Kris smiles and nods, "it probably does. But it's what's most fair to them. I can't ask them to just pick me and I can't just choose one of them." When the food is brought he smiles and begins to eat. Looking at the other he smiles happily, "of course I can Xing. That's no problem. I can probably even get permission to do my editing from your shop if you want me to keep it open. Ok?"

@(b) yixing Kris smiled and squeezed Yixings hand lightly. Letting go he looked up at the other and smiled. "I wouldn't marry one of them. Not like how you think. There's something called a hand fasting. And it can be done between multiple partners as long as they promise to love and cherish each other forever. If the time came when I thought it was right I may do that. But for me it's more important that we know we love each other. And that I'm willing to work with them to balance the relationship. So if they love others then I can work with them and we can all be in a relationship. The importance is that everyone accepts that the person or people they love love others as well. " he smiles, "and who knows. Maybe if that does happen after time we will all fall for each other. It is possible." He sighs, "it's going o be difficult and I know that. I have to deal with my jealousy and I have to be less overprotective. But if everyone involved agrees it can happen."

@(b) yixing Kris frowned and reached out to take Yixings hands. He had placed an order and now was more concerned with his friend. "Yixing the pack was in an open relationship. And yeah we are happy. But that doesn't mean we are all in love. And like I said open relationship. So if you fall for someone, even Myeonie or Tao, if they love you I won't stop it. Ill welcome you. Because it's important to me that those I love are happy. And Xing right now you're a good friend. I love you like a friend. And I want you to be happy to. Ok?"

@(b) yixing Kris sighs and shakes his head, "Junmyeon knows... that's why he left. Because I didn't think to try and talk to him. He ended up figuring it out and it hurt him. But he knows I love Tao too. And that if he falls for someone else it's ok. That I'm trying to be ok with everything. Tao... Tao is so innocent he doesn't even know what his heat is. I'm not sure how to broach the topic with him.. honestly I'm not sure I should. That I should even tell him I'm in love with him." Then Kris smiled as he took a sip of his tea. "You don't expect to fall for someone Xing. It kinda just happens. And i think you deserve to be in love. You deserve happiness too Xing."

@(b) yixing Kris smiled at the other as they walked to the restaurant. Shrugging he sighs. "I'm difficult. I'm in love with both him and Tao. And with him it was... well it starts with little things. How they laugh. The sunlight on his hair. His scent, like how even though he smells like the hospital I don't mind it. Then it grew when he got really sick that one time. It was like I lost an arm. He was my best friend besides Lu and it was just impossible to breathe. Then seeing people flirt with him made me so mad... eventually I realized I was trying to protect him from the world..." he opens the door so they can go sit down. "Trying to hide my past and save him from myself... I didn't realize I was pushing him away... but I don't know exactly what made me fall for him... I just did... it was the accumulation of things and then one day realizing that he was part of me." He looks over at Yixing, "that's how it is with both of them. I love all of Eco. But Tao and Junmyeon are the only two I'm in love with. So I could never ask them to just love me. I feel that would be cruel and mean. Not to mention that if I can live two people it's possible they do to. And they deserve the right to do that. I have no right to stop them. As long as they aren't hurt... that's all I can hope for." He looks back up, "why? Are you falling for someone?"

@(b) yixing Kris smiled and nodded, shifting the vase so it's easier to carry. Watching the other he heads outside with him and smiles as they walk. Soon they are at the house. Quickly he steps inside to hide the vase until later. Turning to look at Yixing he smiles. "Food or just want to hang out?"

@(b) yixing Kris smiled and chuckles, "ok then." He passed over the money to the other and nodded. Happily listening to Yixing he nods along. "Well good. I'm glad you are finally getting your eyes fixed." Looking around he nods and gives a small smile, sure. Go get your glasses and lock up. I'll be right here and we can head out together. I just need to drop the flowers at home. Maybe we can talk ok?"

@(b) yixing Kris smiled at the other, "that's great news Xing! Junmyeon works at the hospital. He'll want to stop in to visit you. Ok?" He takes the case and follows his friend to the checkout. "Thanks but I'm not head alpha. Sehun heads Junmyeons half of EXO and Chanyeol heads my half. It just made more sense to me. I can pay full price Xing, it's no problem."

@(b) yixing Kris smiles softly, "well I was thinking dasies or something but I'm not really sure. You know him too do you think there's anything that he would like better?" He watches the other move to get some flowers and slowly follows him. Sighing he shakes his head. "The pack had to split up. It was getting to strong and Sehun and Tao are both young. You know young alphas need to be separated from young omegas. Especially one as innocent as Tao. Junmyeon and I said we would stay together with the original pack. Chanyeol as head alpha, me, him, Tao, Lu, and Baek... but there was a misunderstanding and Junmyeon went with the other group. We both didn't communicate well." He shrugs slightly and looks down, "it'll be ok though."

@(b) yixing Kris was surprised when Yixing started the hug but gently wrapped his arms around the other. Soothing him and rubbing his back. Not minding that his shirt was getting wet. Just caring for his pack mate and friend. "Hey its ok Xing."
When the other finally steps back Kris's hands fall down without resistance. Letting Yixing compose himself Kris gives a small smile to the other. "You sure you're ok Xing?" He asked first, concern apparent in his eyes. Biting his lip he smiles and nods.
"I was looking to make a bouquet for Junmyeon... we finally talked and I really want to get him some nice flowers..."

@(b) yixing ((it's ok sweetie!))

Kris moved between the obviously scared beta and the jerky alpha. Glaring at the other alpha he tells him to get lost before shooing him away. Sighing he turns around to look at the beta. Stopping when he recognized the other. A small smile played across his features.
"Yixing?" He asked softly, "hey it's fine. Are you ok?" He didn't move to touch the silver eyed beta. Knowing that the other is sensitive around alphas. Smiling friendly he takes a step back to give Yixing space and puts his hands in his pockets.

@(b) yixing Kris sighs as he heads down the street from work. He was thinking of picking some flowers up for Junmyeon. Stopping outside the florist he smiles at the thought and heads inside. Looking at the different colors of flowers he tries to think of something that seems like what Junmyeon would like. As he looks he hears some commotion. Frowning he turns and heads towards the counter to see what the fuss is. As he does he can smell the alpha and one look shows the poor beta trying to avoid confrontation. Frown deepening he walks over and taps the alpha on the shoulder. "Hey leave him alone."

@(b) zico The inside of the flower shop had a strangely sweet scent today. Though the Lilies had just bloomed in the greenhouse, he still didn't see why the odor wos so prominent of all days. Seeing as he was a florist, in usual day's he would not mind the smell of a newly bloomed flower, however today the mere smell had him shuffling to the front windows of the small shop. He merely wished to crack open a few of the windows, as it was relatively calm outside today, the breeze being gentle as though it were afraid to push something over that was fragile. As the tall male glided in front of the second window, his eyes caught sight of movement, just catching onto the scene before his flower arrangement tumbled to the ground, shattering the far too expensive clay pot they had been soiled in.

Chanyeol stared out the window, his eyes widened in horror and jaw slackened in what seemed to be disbelief. Those pots had been gifted to him by his late mother... yet there they lie, broken upon the cement at the feet of the criminal himself. The florist felt hot red fury spark throughout his body, and tugging open the window fully, he spun on heel, removing his gloves and practically ripping the door off of the hinges as he exited the store. His natural Alpha-like way of staring down the culprit with an unflinching gaze was evident, his voice rough and clearly furious.

"What in the name of hell itself do you think you are doing?" His tone was low, the words spoken in a threatening voice instead of the usual shouting people did when upset. Now Chanyeol may have been infuriated, however he did notice the atmosphere changing, and he didn't mean his sudden fury. This man was sad, sad enough to look as though his life were about to end right there in front of Chanyeol's memorial pots. "Do you know what you have just done?!"

@(a) chanyeol Jaebum blinked, thinking back to the last time he was here and breaking into a wide smile as he realized he had, in fact, said those things. Of well, there was a new flavor of the week now, and he had to show them that they were special too. Not his fault that the various omegas and betas could hardly keep his interest these days. Sometimes, there were just too many things in the way. Other pack alphas, other mates, potential heats that he could not handle if they did not insist on seeing him during the whole thing. It was complicated, and Chanyeol should have understood that.

Coughing, however, when the other mentioned castration, Jaebum laughed the matter away. "No, no... I dont remember that at all, silly giant. I just remember saying you could hit me if I didn't find someone worth staying with. Still haven't found that--" He quickly covered up his own lies with a smile, taking the bouquet as soon as it was done. "Thanks, Channie, you're the best, of course." He nodded, looking over the more formidable alpha with a little laugh before ducking out of the shop and towards his date, promising himself he'd either call or text the other tonight once he got home. After all, a drink ticket was good whenever, right? And he would be sure to be out tonight, regardless.

@(a) Jaebum The urge to hit the younger was strong, and for a moment Chanyeol actually doubted Jaebums' sanity - which quite honestly happened each time the two spoke. Trying to hold back the incredibly rude commentary that came immediately to mind as the male placed money upon the counter, Chanyeol pushed himself backwards, opening up a large cabinet and retrieving a beautiful crystal vase from inside. Turning back to the man and the money, the taller Alpha reached beneath the surface of the counter, tugging free a pitcher half full of heated water.

"You remember last time you told me you would make it up for me? When I threatened to castrate you if I ever heard those words come out of your mouth again?" His eyes finally move to meet Jaebum's, his goofy grin lighting up his face as he returned the pitcher to its dark place. "I think that might be an even better favor to do for you~" Rolling his eyes heavily, Chanyeol stretched his fingers out lithely, eyeing his canvas before going to work. He was a florist not because his family wanted him to be, nor because it made great pay, or was attractive to men; but he was a florist as his talent and passion for the art was incredibly strong and beautiful to watch come to light. His hands move quickly, but deftly, the bouquet coming to life, pops of colour in just the right spots, each flower supporting the other until they all mingled upon each other in gorgeous, full harmony.

@(a) chanyeol Jaebum rolled his eyes, palms lifting from the glass case as though objecting Chanyeol softly. "Ay, Chanyeollie~" He tried to sound as cute as he could, knowing his whims could never truly be known; after all, it was not often an Alpha found himself wanting to be tied to one person, as Jaebum did in this moment; let's just say this happened every few months, and he still had yet to see a pattern as his friend had.

"You know my little love should never have a name... I just need to make sure he knows I adore him, which is why I said: Red, orange and pink roses." He smiled a little before finally jumping down and lifting up his wallet to pay, doubling the cost of the current bouquet, even if it didn't quite cut it for last time, but he was a broke student, what more could he do? "I owe you a drink or two after today, alright? That's how I'll make it up to you, Yeollie. You have no idea of what a favor you're doing me now--"

@(a) Jaebum Chanyeol raised the handful of dewy roses up in front of his eyes, evening out the stems before raising his clippers and cutting off the bottoms so that they were diagonally even all the way across. He carefully set the beautiful flowers aside, a sigh pushing from between his lips as he cocked an eyebrow at the man sitting on top of Chanyeol's shop's counter top, as if he somehow had joint-ownership of the piece of furniture.

"So refresh my memory one more time as to why you need a mixed bouquet of roses Jaebum-ah?" His lips quirk up around the edges, and he places both his damp palms on the counter, tilting his head to the right so as to look at the handsome alpha. The old friend had come stomping inside of Chanyeol's Flower Shop as though he was given a to-secret mission - only to give some bogus reasoning as to why he needed such a ridiculous amount of roses. "...Also! Do you even have the money for this? Flowers aren't exactly cheap you know, and you still owe me for the last time you had one of your 'genius whims'. Don't think I have forgotten."

@(o) Tao "I don't have a roommate, but there isn't an extra bed either so we'll have to share." Junmyeon said hiding his blushing face behind the orchid blooms. "Mmm, pecan bread sounds good. I think I'll make beef stew, a hearty autumn meal." Junmyeon said nodding in confirmation. "Lets go." Junymeon said speeding up toward the apartment.

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@(o) Junmyeon The male smiled softly and took a deep breath and looked around for a moment and smiled at him happily and took a deep breath and held his hand close "okay we can make something together and what were you going to make at all" he said to the other and hugged him and nodded "I can make pecan bread" he said to him "oh i can make a peacan cake" he said happily and nodded "could I sleep over too gege...who is your room mate/" he asked the other with wide eyes

@(o) Tao "I think we'll look quite strange carrying around large plants. So maybe I can cook for you. I was going to make dinner tonight anyway. And I have enough for additional eaters." Junmyeon was excited by the idea. "Maybe you can whip up a dessert? We don't bake too often but there should be enough for crepes or a cake." Junmyeon naturally started walking toward their apartment. "Please say yes Tao Tao." Junmyeon pleaded, using the nickname from their younger days.

@(o) Junmyeon The younger nodded and smiled at him for a moment and took a deep breath for a moment and lookeda t him and nodded at him for a moment and took a deep breath for a moment nad smiled at him even more "I think the pools are heated" he said to him and chuckled softly and nuzzled him gently and looked at him for a moment. He looked at him for a moment and took a deep breath and looked at him and tilted his head for a moment. He looked at him and smiled "okay gege but next time I can pay" he said to the other. He smiled at him even more and chuckled softly. Tao smiled and hugged him even closer

@(o) Tao "That might be difficult. But we can always visit each other!" Junmyeon tried to sound optimistic because he guessed Tao really wanted them all together again. "It's getting colder, so as long as the pool is indoors. But in the summer we can all go to the beach and I'll let you bury me up to my neck in sand." Junmyeon smiled. "You didn't have to pay, let me buy you lunch to thank you." Junmyeon suggested holding the door open for them both to exit the shop.