✦˖⁺ treehouse。

@ᵃ j.seph✙k。 Daamin felt his inner turmoil and conflict engage in a battle that would rival that of the Spartans. The opposing sides were both firm in their belief, and resolute with their actions. On one hand, Daamin wanted to succumb to his vulnerability and climb into the alpha's lap, tears soaking the cotton fabric of his shirt. Another side of him wanted to curl up into a ball and reveal no emotion and live a life of solitude, away from those who wanted to take him back. There was something about that place- it was his own personal Hell.

The pup felt his harsh demeanor begin to fade with each word that fell out of Seph's lips.

When his facade was completely dismantled, he climbed into the alpha's lap and buried his face into Seph's shirt. There was no need for any further explanation from the pup- surely his actions spoke loud enough. Opalescent drops dampened the alpha's shirt. There was something entirely pure and innocent about a child's tears- maybe it was the absence of society's touch on the child's life, or something more abstract. Either way, Daamin simply nodded his head at Seph's request, emitting a series of unstable breaths, trying to compose himself as the tear stream slowed and the remnants carved a path down his cheek.

"Sephie...does everyone leave?"

@✘♡ ᵇ daamin☪l。 The tinkling voice resounding after his own elicits am immediate response.

Seph's quick to bound upward, heaving himself the rest of the way inside the little, wooden hideaway and plop himself against the floorboards. His smile is brimming and his relief so unrestrained that he doesn't make out the hesitation ringing clear in the small child's tone. Instead, he scoots himself forward, dust catching at the apices of his knees until he's settled right next to the pup. Leaning against the wall, he steals that moment to heave a breath of relief--- only then taking note of his own exhaustion. He spares a glance toward the child, if for no other reason than to ensure that he's alright--- all limbs still attached, no body fluids leaking anywhere... And, thank god.

"So next time you decide to play hide-and-seek with me... Why not actually TELL me, yeah?"

The jest fails miserably over the weight in his voice. He can't even bring himself to don that usual, lighthearted grin, --- he'd been so plagued with worry. And so, he takes it slow, a gentle palm resting atop the crown of chestnut locks embroidering Daamin's head. Risking a few more inches, he reaches around until his free arm enswathes the child into a shaky embrace. Hating how thick his own voice sounds, but refusing to allow them to drift in further silence...

"Don't do that again. Please, Kit... Don't, okay?" And if takes every ounce of 'adult' in him to keep the rest of his thoughts at bay:

《 You sacred the out of me. 》

《 I almost thought I'd lost you. 》

《 You're my pup. My responsibility. 》

[ NOTE TO SELF/SEPH: RESPOND HERE ]

☑ gяєєη zσηє.

/slowly climbs up here sitting in one of the corners hugging baby seph in my arms. Slowly opens ghe blanket to look at his sleeping features and smiles sweetly as I kiss his forehead gently/
My precious little pup~ everything will be okay~
/whispers/

@✔ ᵃ j.seph✙k。ᴴ There was something the tree house mimicked with the daycare and orphanage; the silence was deafening. However, the silence differed; the daycare silence as a product of negative emotions and slashed dreams. The treehouse provided a refreshing silence; one that inspired creativity and mimicked that of nature, constantly in a cycle of death and rebirth.

Nimble digits ghosting over the indents in the wooden surface, Daamin scrutinized every movement the remnants of dirt made. Each particle was so- malleable. Perhaps the fascination was a direct correspondence with himself; so impressionable, one individual could leave an ever lasting impression on the small pup.

The familiar tone undeniably excited him once he heard it within such a close proximity, yet he was overcome with remorse. "Sephie..." was all he could manage out, tone devoid of the typical excitement and happiness the alpha would evoke from the pup.

@✔ ♡ ᵇ daamin☪l。 The silence burrowing in around him instills a chilled trepidation within him--- the forestry around him folding in on itself in a blur riddled in his own panic. Seph can practically feel his heart hammering into his throat, can only imagine the fear the little pup must be enduring in such a world so vast... His mind scuttles to chubby cheeks and a sweet, gummy smile. He rears his way through the low-wringing branches as he thinks back to every moment thr boy clung to him. So small and dependent and trusting... and alone.

By the time Seph comes upon the treehouse, he's allowed anxiety to clutch him at his chest. The clearing opens up viridian arms and untangles the vision of the oak as it hoists up the wooden structure poised amidst its boughs. He doesn't think twice before approaching the ladder, rigging himself up on his own his own strength and decisive last-ditch effort. It couldn't hurt to check, after all...

Seph ascended up towards the trapdoor that parted into the treehouse's flooring, pushing through to poke his head inside. Homey, dusted cherrywood adorned with threadbare quiltwork and... a lone ball curled quiet and small in the furthest corner.

"Kit...?"

@✔ ᵃ j.seph✙k。ᴴ Perhaps the confined walls of the daycare were too much for Daamin- or the child simply desired more from this world, something more that those ivory walls could never offer him; freedom. However, the child didn't realize that the freedom he was pursuing was less of a physical, tangible escape from reality, but a figment of his mental and emotional health. He desired an escape from the crushing reality that he was an orphan.

Plain and simple.

The familiar voice echoed throughout the small wooden home that he had found solace in, within the upper branches of a stray tree. However, the voice didn't compel him to move from his spot. If anything, it simply forced him to sink lower into the floorboards, overcome with a dreadful, worrisome fear that he might be forced to return to the orphanage.

@ᵇ namjoon⌘k。 No words could come to Eric's mouth. Namjoon had gotten some help to plan this surprise, sure, but the fact that he even thought of all this was perfect enough for him. "Remind me to thank my fellow peers for this." He smiled as the hold on his waist only tightened. He didn't want to leave Namjoon's lap any more than the latter wanted him to. There was so much food, and it all looked so good; Eric was in awe once more. Of course, he was brought out of his musings by Namjoon's next sentence. His cheeks colored, as he figured they would. At this point, he couldn't control it at all; everything Namjoon said made him blush it seemed. "W-Well if you want to... I w-wouldn't mind," he said shyly, inwardly hating himself for stuttering but knowing the beta found it cute anyway and so didn't worry so much about it. He just took a piece of bread and ate it, humming at the warm fluffiness. "You did a really great job, Namjoon." He was definitely feeling that cloud 9 sort of bliss.

@✔ ♡ ᵇ daamin☪l。 [ IDK WHAT POV WE'RE DOING ;; FEEL FREE TO CHANGE IT TO YOUR LIKING BBY. You know I'm down for either. ]

His footfalls beat a begotten path against the snares of shrubbery tangled at his feet, eyes skitterish in the way they zip across the periphery--- touching upon the scene without truly seeing it.

He's frantic.

Listless, even. Has been since the moment he received the call from the daycare asking about Daamin's whereabouts. "You called ME? You thought I'D know?" he remembers asking the staff after passionately listing all the ways he'd like to slit their throats for losing a pup. "He only ever talked about you..." was all they'd responded with, and if that hadn't sent Seph on spirited search over campus grounds.

"Daamin!? Kit, where are you?"

@ᵒ eric☪n。 Namjoon chuckled as he pecked the latter's neck "some of the students helped me with cooking some of the items as I didn't know how.. But let's eat first," he added brightly not wanting to keep the spotlight on himself especially as it hadn't been all of his doing. One hand wrapped around Eric's waist tighter as he shifted grabbing the basket it clear he didn't want the omega leaving his lap. Only after he'd grabbed the items did he set back into where he had originally sat. The beta was taking each container out slowly different meats and salads and some bread that had been made today, "I thought after some food and wine we could make out like school kids," he laughed trying to joke his chest vibrating with laughter. He wasn't being serious, he wanted to just have an excuse for that beautiful glow against the omega's cheeks to show it's self, he loved seeing the latter in such a way, it was just so beautiful.

@ᵇ namjoon⌘k。 Eric just smiled and shook his head. "No, you just have to be you. Though technically that means yes because you are amazing." He laughed and then kissed Namjoon's cheek. "Really? Who helped you? Everything looks wonderful you know." A soft giggle escaped Eric's lips at the slightly ticklish feeling on his neck. Namjoon seemed to really love his scent, and that was definitely alright with him; he loved Namjoon's too. That's why he started inhaling the beta's scent too. "You are seriously so sweet. Hmm, we can eat since I'm pretty hungry." He smiled softly and laughed again. "Well that's good; I love surprises!" He nuzzled the other male some more and hummed happily. He was just as comfortable as Namjoon looked. He couldn't wait to see what all Namjoon prepared, but at the same time he really didn't want to move from his comfy spot on the beta's lap.

@ᵒ eric☪n。 "Well I have to be amazing to impress this pretty amazing guy" he added lightly a bite to his bottom lip hiding his teasing "well I made most of it I did get some help," he hummed admitting that even he nabbed some help achieving tonight. He soon wrapped his arms securely around the omega's waist his nose pressed against his neck inhaling softly, the scent something he could never get tired of. "Well we can start with some food or some wine and conversation, what ever you want Eric, tonight is for you," Namjoon had a level of pride saying that his tone gentle as his nose playfully ran along Eric's neck it clear the beta was enjoying his scent. "Well expect more random surprises, I tend to be full of them" he hummed in contentment his fingers dancing upon the latter's waist it was clear Namjoon was incredibly comfortable.

@ᵇ namjoon⌘k。 Eric laughed happily. After a second he finally got his voice back, but Namjoon kissed him before he could actually say anything. That was alright, he loved kissing the other. He gladly returned the kiss with a contented hum. After the kiss ended, too soon for his liking, he smiled softly and briefly nuzzled Namjoon's neck. "This is amazing. You're amazing," he said with a light blush. Lengths like this had never been gone to for him, and he loved it. "You made all this?" He was still in awe of it all. Instead of sitting next to or across from Namjoon on the rug, he moved to sit on the other's lap. He nuzzled some more and rumbled happily in his chest. "Surprise indeed, I love it. Thank you very much." He could tell that the beta was the romantic type, which was very nice considering Eric was too.

@ᵒ eric☪n。 Namjoon was overjoyed at the reaction given, laughing at the raining kisses upon his face only to then stop the kisses by cupping Eric's cheeks "I'm so glad this made you happy" he said it with genuine happiness as he affectionately kissed the omega's lips the kiss slow. The beta then pulled back and linked his hand into the latter's gently pulling him along to inside where the picnic basket and the throw rug laid out neatly. "I made a number of items for tonight and brought a bottle of wine if it comes to your fancy." He explained out the me u slowly only to sit upon the throw rug the pillows around it showing that it was so they could both lay there with absolute comfort. "Surprise," he added cheekily a large smile on his face seeing as the surprise was already taking place.

@ᵇ namjoon⌘k。 One thing Eric knew for certain was that Namjoon went out of his way to make sure Eric felt all soft and mushy and giddy inside. Each sweet sentence that passed the beta's lips into Eric's ear made a pleasant tingle rush through his body. He was grinning like an idiot, and he knew it, but he frankly didn't care one bit. Namjoon was being super sweet and romantic, so the grin on Eric's face couldn't have been wiped off if it would save his life. He clearly felt the other's warmth around him as they walked, and he kept his eyes closed like he was told. When they stopped, his excitement doubled. He was definitely ready to see what Namjoon had planned. Once he opened his eyes, he grew speechless. The whole setup was gorgeous! Since words seemed to escape him at that moment, and he knew Namjoon was waiting on him to say something, he settled for launching himself into the beta's arms, raining kisses down all over his face.

@ᵒ eric☪n。 He could see easily why the other had asked him to hold him and without a moments hesitstion he wrapped his arms around the male's waist pressing his back against namjoon's chest. "Just remember to close your eyes" he teased walking them both to the desitnation whispering sweet nothings like how beautiful Eric had looked this evening. Once closer he shifted one hand over the latter's eyes only to stop right in front of the tree house. "Get ready to open your eyes Eric," he whispered against his ear and soon pulled his hand away from Eric's eyes waiting in excitement to what he was going to think, he was never going to admit he spent all day planning it but how meticulously planned everything was, it was clear that it had been thought out very well. "What do you think?"

@ᵇ namjoon⌘k。 Eric was completely surprised to see Namjoon come to him so panicked. He got worried for a second, but he stood and nodded. "Alright, what happened? Are you okay?" He bit back a smile when the beta told him to cover his eyes. He didn't have to look to know that the other male was smiling. He knew where this was going now, and he was excited to see what Namjoon had planned for them. He covered his eyes as he was told and chuckled a little. "Okay, but I'm trusting you to not let me fall over anything, okay? You gotta hold onto me the whole time." It was really just an excuse to be in Namjoon's arms, but hey, use what works. He didn't think he needed an excuse anyway, but it was a little funny to say something like that when it was pretty obvious that Namjoon would have to hold onto him in order to guide him wherever they were going. 'It's official,' Eric thought with a soft smile 'Namjoon is literally the cutest and sweetest person ever.' His smile turned into a grin. He couldn't believe someone like this actually liked him back. He was a er for surprise dates, so Namjoon was literally perfect right now to Eric.

@ᵒ eric☪n。 Namjoon had decided he was going to surprise Eric, he had practically planned this evening al day, taking one of the rare days off he gives himself to do exactly that, surprise the man who had completely captivated him and who he liked. He had taken the time running around making a little picnic of sorts but a little more fancy than that, he had many roast meats he'd made himself, a nice bottle of wine and many other nice treats he'd tried to make himself, some of it he had help with but he was more than happy that he had at least made most of it. The next plan was picking location, he had the perfect idea and soon he also had the perfect location. Mason jars with tea lights candles and fairy lights decorated the expanse of the small cabin, he had set a throw rug with the picnic basket, it had looked perfect and now all he needed was his guest of honour. He walked along and soon smiled upon seeing Eric, "quick! Something really important has come up!" He said almost pretending to sound panicked it was more because ye didn't want the other to say no and with a quick movement Namjoon took hold of the latter and walked in a quick manner. "I need you to cover your eyes, no peaking," he said this the smile in his tone so easily heard, he didn't mean to be slightly deceitful but he really wanted to see the wonder over his beautiful face.

@♡ bogum p。 @ᵒ daehyun✙j。 *looks at bogum then daehyun and finally cookies*
baby.. he want them. let's give him 1 at least.
*holds up my index finger telling daehyun to feed bogum one cookie*

@ᵒ daehyun✙j。 @ᵃ jongup✙m。 *claps my hands when I see the cookies and reaches for them before seeming to whine a bit. turns my head away from the apple sauce, used to dipping my cookies and using that as a spoon. continues to whine as I tear up and reach for a cookie*

@♡ bogum p。 @ᵃ jongup✙m。 /blinks at jongup/ babe- he needs to eat the healthy stuff first. i dont want him getting a belly ache. /opens the applesauce and dips a spoon in it to gather some before holding it up to bogum's mouth/ open up, cutie~

@♡ bogum p。 @ᵒ daehyun✙j。 *looks around and takes out a bag of soft cookies, shaking the bag for bogum*
you want cookies too?
*caresses his cheeks smiling*

@ᵒ daehyun✙j。 @ᵃ jongup✙m。 *looks confused between the two of you for a bit before it goes off in my head what that is and I nod head quickly. feels happy that I get to eat one of my favorite foods and wonders if I will get cookies with this too*

@♡ bogum p。 @ᵃ jongup✙m。 /laughs when my cheek is touched and holds his small hand in mine/ ah, maybe some applesauce? only soft foods...bogum, dear, are you okay with applesauce? /looks at him curiously/

@♡ bogum p。 @ᵒ daehyun✙j。 *looks at the two of you and hums softly*
he must be hungry.. what should we give him?
*pouts since i really dont know but i should learn what to do before our kids born*

@ᵒ daehyun✙j。 @jongup m。 *looks from one to the other, giggling some as I am handed off. holds onto daehyun and looks up at his face, patting his cheek just as my stomach begins to rumble. whines softly at this since I want something to eat. begins to make small noises, hoping you will get the idea that I want a snack at least*

@♡ bogum p。 @jongup m。 /happily accepts him into my arms and plants a big kiss on the top of his head before snuggling him against me/ such a cutie! /giggles/ oh? /looks at bogum curiously/ are you hungry, cutie pie? daehyunnie can get you something!

@♡ bogum p。 @ᵒ daehyun✙j。 ahh yeah he'll be the big brother~
*laughs while holding bogum up for you to take him into your arms a little*
he is so cute.. is he hungry? should we feed him?

@ᵒ daehyun✙j。 @jongup m。 *giggles as I continue to squeeze his nose before whining when my cheek is poked. looks to daehyun with a pout, not sure what you are really talking about. though my nose wiggles a bit since you smell different from most omegas and I cant help but wonder why. whines a bit before turning and holding out my arms to you*