shopping mall

@godfrey gao of course i would, hyung. how couldn’t i?
if it means having you smiling and me being able to hear it from the other side of the phone, then i’ll be more than satisfied
`looks up at you right then, feeling the warmth of your palm on my cheek and closing my eyes for the second that it lasts and that’s when the separation passes.
`squeezes your hand once more to make sure that you’re there and are kept by my side as i let out a pleased noise from the stroking on my head.
you better not or that heart attack will really come to me earlier than expected
`chuckles slightly at it, nodding at your words.
yes, let’s. how about those? i like them for him. guess he will like them too
`points over at some shoes that are almost in front of you before i look back at you for approval.

@oh sehun you would do that, sehun? you'd spend your time sending me a text or even calling me just to cheer me up?
*even as we stand in the shoe store, surrounded by shoppers and sneakers, i can't resist reaching out with my free hand, cupping your cheek for a moment, finding your vow to be so endearing to me*
*after we're separated, we find each other quickly, though it seems that both of us are a little flustered by the short time we were apart*
*your hand slips into mine, holding it tight, and when you lean against me, resting your head on my shoulder, i feel compelled to reach up, stroking your hair for a few moments, murmuring to you*
it's okay - i'm not going anywhere, sehun
*gathering myself, i give you a reassuring smile*
now, let's get your hyung some shoes, okay?

@godfrey gao i’ll do what i can for you, don’t worry.
i’ll make sure to give you joy every single day we’re together. or even when we are not, i’ll send you a message or call you to make your day better
`smiles confidently, knowing that i can do everything that it takes in order to make you happy.
`feels the push between us and lets out an audible gasp when i lose sight of you and your body warmth for a while which causes me to start looking around for you until i spot you again and have you close in no time.
ah, yeah i thought so too. i got scared for a minute too
`takes your hand once again, this time squeezing it tightly as lean my head on top of your shoulder.
don’t let us get separated again. i don’t like it.
`bites my lip as i remember the slight shock that i got from losing you, not liking it one bit and and feeling as if someone had taken you from you.

@oh sehun *chuckles* i'll be counting on you, though you've already cheered me up quite a bit, so just keep doing what you're doing, okay?
*nodding when you talk about your lisp, i smile at how natural and open you are around me, telling me things that i'm sure you don't share with everyone*
if i'm the cause of you being super happy, then i feel quite privileged
*when we arrive at the back of the shoe store, surrounded by lots of different sneakers, i release your elbow and begin checking out all the choices, making sure not to stray to far from you*
*an older woman pushes between us, grabbing a shoe that interests her, and it's only when i turn around, wanting to ask you what brand your hyungs might prefer that i notice we've been separated*
*i'm surprised how much it bothers me, but it's only a matter of seconds before i see your head towering above the crowd, and i join you, chuckling to cover my discomfort*
thought i'd lost you there for a second, sehun

@godfrey gao the christmas spirit is more noticeable when you’re enjoying it with someone else, that’s the real spirit
yay! now that i have your permission, it’s gonna be my job to make it the best of your life
`laughs softly as i think about everything that i’ll do for you to enjoy.
it comes out when i feel too happy, sad, euphoric, angry. but this time it’s been you the one that caused me to be super happy!
`grins widely at you to show you i mean it, chuckling brightly.
anyways, i like being myself with you
`looks around with you to see if i find those types of sneakers i remember my member usually likes to use, nodding at your suggestion.
yep, good thinking. let’s go!
`keeps myself close to you as well so that i don’t get lost between so many shoppers around us until we get to the shoes’ shelves.

@oh sehun are you going to be christmas spirit for me?
it is hard to get into the season when you're busy, but i suspect having you around will help me a lot, sehun
so, alright - you're in charge of christmas cheer
*when i hear your lisp, i smile, finding it endearing, and when you explain that it appears when you're emotional, i can't help but wonder if i'm the cause of the emotions that you're feeling*
you don't have to apologize, sehun - i glad that you're comfortable enough around me that you're not hiding yourself from me
*as we walk into the store, i begin to look around, nodding when i hear your response*
looks like they've got quite a selection in the back - let's go see what they have, huh?
*taking your elbow, i steer you toward the back of the store, staying close to you since the shop is crowded with holiday shoppers*

@godfrey gao hyung, you gotta enjoy christmas. if you haven't until now, then allow me to show you all that you've been missing, okay?
i don't want you of all people to not feel the joy that this holiday has to give because of work or anything that has kept you busy
don't worry, thehun makes up for a great tour guide throughout the christmas period!
`the slight lisp coming out in that moment due to my excitement and i end up giving you an embarrassed laugh because of it.
sorry, that comes out whenever too much emotion slips out of me.
`come into the store together with you and thinks carefully about your question, giving an answer almost immediately.
i think he would like sneakers the most. he uses those almost all the time.

@oh sehun you're a very kind maknae if you're going to go to so much trouble for your hyungs, so i'll do my best to help you
all the while i'll be myself, so you don't have to worry about any heart attacks *chuckles*
*when you mention the christmas spirit, i flash you a smile as we weave our way through some of the other shoppers, heading to the show store*
mm, i've been so busy that i haven't had too much time to think about christmas, but i'm feeling the spirit now
*as we approach the store, i turn to you*
so, who are you getting shoes for, and what are you looking for? i'll see if i can help you track down what you want

@godfrey gao if you get too smooth, i might as well have a heart attack. one that i’m not going to survive at all
`chuckles lightly as i think of it and then shake my head slightly at my words.
that’s exactly what i wish for, for you to be yourself with me
that’s gonna make me really happy
`nods at your words and sighs softly with a knowing smile.
they’re eight. and they all have different tastes when it comes to gifts so i have to be very specific when buying them the gifts they want
`follows you and smiles at the tug, walking alongside you and hearing the carol before i laugh softly.
the christmas spirit is present, huh? how pretty

@oh sehun let's both do our best not to be too smooth, huh?
i'd much rather just be myself when i'm around you, sehun
*when you pull out your list, i smile as i watch you unfold the small piece of paper, noticing that it's covered in writing*
you have a lot of hyungs, don't you, sehun, so let's get started
to the shoe store! *grinning, i scan the store directory, then give your hand a tug, heading to the nearest shoe story, humming along with the christmas carol playing throughout the mall*

@godfrey gao the guy in the photoshoots and you might be different but i'm sure that somehow you're smooth in your own way
hey, if i try, i could be smooth too. but each time i've tried, it ended up with my hyungs laughing at me and me getting embarrassed in front of the fans
`shakes my head with a sigh as i remember that time, looking at you.
i just hope you never have to hear me trying to be like that or i'd totally die of embarrassment.
`goes in as you open the door, giving you a grateful smile for it and bringing you inside with me.
oh, they did give me a list. i made sure to take notes each time we talked about the gifts.
hm, let's see...
`takes out a little paper from my pocket and starts scanning it.
so first, we could go to the shoe store. i'll buy two pairs there.

@oh sehun *when you call me smooth, i laugh, shaking my head*
i think you're confusing me with the guy you see in my photoshoots
i'm hardly smooth, sehun - if you only knew what was going on in my mind right now
*chuckling, i offer no resistance when you take my hand, following you to the entrance of the mall, opening one of the large glass doors for you*
do you have a list or any ideas what you'd like to get your hyungs, sehun?

@godfrey gao wow, hyung. you know you can handle me when that time comes then.
without the need of the bubble tea. that makes me admire you even more now.
`pats my chest to show you a playful sign of respect, chuckling later just to give you a smile.
there you go sneaking the spoiling of a meal together with the shopping
you're one smooth hyung. but i guess i like it after all.
`smiles and takes your hand as i guide us over to the entrance of the mall.
what should we get first?

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