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/chuckles softly after you playfully hit my shoulder, the sight of your reddening cheeks causing me to snort a little./ Anyway! Great! Are you still busy or could we go on ahead and leave? Did you feed to change or let someone know? /smiles and takes your hand, standing up/ Why thank you kind sir.

@yutaro goto Aigoo... *lightly hits your shoulder at the unexpected compliment, his cheeks burning up* I'm /always/ hungry. But you definitely had me sold at cake~ *gets up from the couch and reaches down to offer you a hand up as well* let's go~

@kang dongho /my own smile brightens up at the sight of your own, feeling quite satisfied that i could bring up your spirits even the slightest bit./ Great! Glad to see a real smile on that handsome face~ /chuckle softly and nods in agreement./ Would you happen to be hungry at all? I know a really yummy place nearby that also serves cake~

@yutaro goto ... Thank you, Yutaro. Really. It means a lot... *closes his eyes tightly, making sure to get a hold of himself before he finally lifted his head up off your chest, finally giving you a little - yet far more genuine - smile* I didn't realize how much I needed to hear that. We should do that. *nods*

@kang dongho There's no need to force yourself to talk, okay? You do it when you're good and ready. I just want to comfort you a bit, reassure you that you aren't going through hard times alone~ /hums a soft tune under my breath for a few seconds before letting a comfortable silence fill the room, loosening my hold on you so you're able to sit up whenever./ How about we do something to cheer you up?

@yutaro goto *looks a bit confused for a moment when you rest your hand atop his head but lets you guide him down, stretching out a bit to more comfortable pillow his head against your chest with a heavy sigh, closing his eyes as your fingers card soothingly through his hair* ... I've never been good at hiding my feelings... I just don't think I could talk about any of this.

@kang dongho I..I understand Dongho-chan, trust me. Burdening those around you can be painful, but sometimes it's okay to give yourself some special treatment ya know. Remember to always make time for your feelings. /my eyes softened as i rested my hand atop your head, pulling your head down to my chest, gently running my fingers through your soft locks, calming my breathing./

@yutaro goto *to those who were close to him, dongho was known as someone who enjoyed his fair share of cuddles, but he'd been quite deprived lately considering none of his groupmates were around. The last year had been unbelievably tough. As much as he was thankful for all the blessings that his band had been lucky enough to get, things were still hard and it all built up at times. For someone like him who normally wore his heart on his sleeve, it wasn't easy to hide it* ... Thank you, Yuta... I wish it were that easy. I don't want to burden anyone. *smiles weakly and averts his gaze*

@kang dongho /a sigh of relief drifted past my slightly parted lips when you leaned in, wrapping your arms around me, your chest pressing against my shoulder./ That's good... there's no need to force yourself to do anything dongho-chan. You should never have to put yourself out there in such a way if you dont want to. If you're upset, then say you're upset. /waits a few more seconds before pulling away from the hug, placing my palm on your cheek in a comforting manner./ I have a pair of ears ready to listen at any time~

@yutaro goto *his eyes rounded as you suddenly cupped his face in your dainty hands, his chubby cheeks squished and pushing his lips out a little like many people did in obnoxious duck selcas. He almost protests that it wasn't forced, opening his mouth dumbly but nothing came out because he knew he'd been caught and it had been a while since anyone saw through him like that. Swallowing at the lump in his throat, he finally found his words* ... o-okay. *nods and leans in to wrap his arms around your smaller body, his chin resting on your shoulder*

@kang dongho /almost immediately i take notice of the forced smile, retract my hand and scooting much closer, cupping you cheeks and then squishing them in between my palms./ dongho-chan, don't force a smile if you don't want to. /smiles sweetly and opens my arms for a hug./ that's very true, you're stronger than ever, want a hug?

@yutaro goto *looks down at your hand comfortingly placed on his thigh and reaches down to rest his over yours, giving it a gentle and hopefully reassuring squeeze as he quickly forces a smile onto his lips* You don't have to be sorry. I know you didn't mean it like that. There's nothing to be sorry for, araso? We're moving passed what happened now and we're stronger for it. *nods*

@kang dongho /smiles sweetly at the compliment, nodding at the suggestion to stick close to you./ Got it! /my smile immediately falls once your expression and tone changes, feeling bad for asking such a question./ I'm sorry for asking an insensitive question, dongho-chan, i didn't mean to upset you in any sort of way.
/reaches over and places my palm on your thigh, giving it a light rub./

@yutaro goto Ani, you're too cute. I wouldn't let you get lost. Just stick by me. *laughs, but looks a bit caught off guard at your questions, his expression falling* Oh... Well, I can't say I'm really an expert in that. We only just started to get noticed again. Making music is the best part, but getting it out there is... stressful.

@kang dongho Ah, very true. I wouldn't last a second in here, i'm too short. People would lose sight of me so easily. /chuckles dryly. /stretches my arms outward, a small yawn following afterwards./
So, what's it like being an idol?

@yutaro goto Maybe it sounds interesting, but it's no fun when you are bumping into everyone trying to get around.
*chuckles and lounges back with a sigh*
Yeah, it helps when they are. Especially after dancing under all the lights.

@kang dongho ahhh really? that's interesting. /looks over everything, being extra careful not to break anything that's set out, my gaze following you tot he seat./
/lowers my bottom onto the plush couch, leaving one spot open between us./
couches are comfy

@yutaro goto Ahaha~ maybe a bit more crowded than this usually. They can cram lots of groups into here, along with the stylists. So this is actually calm. *gets up and moves over to one of the sofas, plopping down and throwing one leg over the other*

@kang dongho /chuckles and nods, dipping my head in a polite bow before stepping into the room, glancing around in awe./ so this is what it's like backstage. i've never been backstage before

@yutaro goto *furrows his brows* no, you don't have to leave. Why would I want you to? You're fine, Yuta. I don't mind the company. *gives what he hopes is a reassuring smile* make yourself comfortable. Before you topple over. *chuckles*

@kang dongho /fidgets at the door, clearing my throat once more before rocking back on my heels, nearly falling over due to the imbalance./ ah, i think it looks fine.. umm.. i can..leave if you want me to?

@yutaro goto No, it's fine~ don't be sorry. It's nice to see you, Yuta. *gets up from his chair and bows politely to you* I was just checking my makeup. *scratches the back of his neck*

/jumps a little once you jumped, a bright smile spreading on my lips afterwards, waving from the door./ sorry, didn't mean to surprise you or anything. i was just exploring about and happened to see you

*jumped at the sound of someone knocking and felt heat rise into his cheeks at being caught scrutinizing his reflection* o-oh! Yutaro! *smiles sweetly, his eyes crinkling up*

/peeks inside, spotting dongho almost instantly, the sudden hesitation keeping me from entering./ umm.. /clears my throat and lightly knocks on the door./ hello there--

*sits down in front of one of the vanities and leans in, tilting his face from side to side to make sure his five o'clock shadow isn't peeking through his makeup*

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