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@❛ daesu c. *after getting a bit turned around on the walk from where the taxi dropped me off to the dog cafe, I finally arrive. smooths down the front of my dolly tanktop. smiles brightly when I see you* Daesu, hej! I'm glad to find you. I didn't keep you waiting did I?

@❛ alicia a. -takes my puppy to the street, checking the time while walking down to the dog cafe- I’m on time -says with a happy sigh, stays by the door while waiting for the Swedish girl-

@❛ shiah y. perhaps, doyoung ponders, the extent to which he thoroughly enjoys their auspicious intimacy must remain clandestine in his own world, for it might be a sin how much he enjoys her. her presence, which soothes every minuscule concern that had previously occupied his mind. her bashful smile while adorns her visage, contrary to her daring affinity of pulling him closer with every step. he could go on, but rather chooses to relish in the moment feeling the pressure of her petite frame against his, boring a content smile upon his lips. admittedly, he was very warm. "dreaming of me already?" his voice drips with a slight teasing tone as he wraps his arm around her shoulder to pull her even closer into him, as though any space would cause the cold to be the death of them. as the theater begins to come into their vision, he turns his head to meet her's which is resting easily upon his shoulder; without resolve, without inhibitions, he leans forward and presses his lips to the crown of her head. "you are." to be first place, she was already ascending to the top.

[] wanna move to the theater, bb

@❛ doyoung k. maybe it's the way he protectively secures her under his hold that she's fawning, or perhaps the way it seemed as if his hand was immaculately melded for hers. or is it his lively smile that also radiates that familiar warmth encased in his jacket that he's engulfed her in? she can't quite pinpoint, but on a whim, she decides to let their loosely planned rendezvous guide her- all rationality seemingly thrown out the window. "i'll try my best to keep you warm," it's an unspoken promise, and though the atmosphere between the two is rather playful, she displays her efforts and dissipates any remaining gaps. her head is resting on his shoulder, arms tightly snug around his torso, hips touching. and though she utilizes the excuse of shielding him from the harsh winds, she acknowledges, deep in her consciousness, that she just yearned to touch him in any innocuous way. another hearty laugh elicits from her as he calls her shiah. it's so mellifluous to hear that she doesn't think she'll ever get used to it. "i honestly think i will. it's still early in our time together, but something tells me that i'll be dreaming about this until we can do it again." she pauses before parting her tiers once more. "i'd like to be first place too."

@❛ shiah y. any discomfort that doyoung feels as a result of the freezing cold is assuaged by the warmth of her lively presence, assisted by her sudden closeness to him. biting down on a smile, doyoung pulls her closer under the premise of protecting her from the cold, but perhaps it is for more than that. "i'm ok," he promises. "as long as you can keep me warm without it." sans jacket, he only sports a t-shirt which revealed his arms to the night air but he would rather sacrifice himself for her warmth than them both bear the cold. with her two layers, she looked warm and comfortable which was his goal. "you can keep the jacket until you're warm, shiah." he protests, saying her name just for the sake of feeling it fall off his tongue. in a world where they were known by alternative names, it was rather pleasant to call a different name, and be called a different one. at her following words, however, he proudly wears the smile that he had attempted to smother earlier along with the hearty chuckle that leaves his lips. "good, i'd like to be first place," he admits with a sheepish grin. "i hope you compare them to me, in that case."

@❛ doyoung k. as he reluctantly parts from her hold, she's almost presenting him with a frown to elucidate her dissatisfaction, yet instead of grimacing at that predicament, she's now flushing with embarrassment. he must've seen just how cold she was, her attempts at masking her chills becoming ineffectual to cater to her plight. "but what about you?" she asks just as he drapes his jacket over her shoulders, and she takes a clear second to assess how dainty it made her look. she could feel the emanating warmth from his body to hers within the denim fabric of his coat, and from his hand that encases her smaller one in its hold, just as it did moments before. even more so now. "thank you, dongyoung. are you sure you're alright though?" her care for him was greater than any coldness that brushes against her bare skin, hoping to make up for the indubitable loss (from his prowess as a gentleman) of his jacket by slinging an arm around his torso, seraphic cheek pressed gingerly to his shoulder. as he concurs with her silly, foreseeable closure of their second date, there's an audible chuckle slipping past her tiers, evidently shy. he was just as eager as she was and that's what made their interaction all the more heartfelt. "i'll give your jacket back when we get to the theater, yeah? you're honestly.. too sweet, dongyoung. i'm not sure if any other date or match i get could compete with you."

@❛ ester e. "get whatever you want, like i said my treat so." says nonchalantly, with a smile back. "sorry, just trying out the gentleman act haha." chuckles when he hears he's too formal. "but sure, i'll be more chills from now on." waiter then walks over to serve him his coffee, which he takes a sip out of. "so, how's your week going?"

@❛ shiah y. she's cold. this is evident enough, and as much as doyoung can feel the cold piercing through his jacket, she is probably experiencing it tenfold from how thin the leather, however fashionable, is. he is just about to tear his hand from hers (regretfully of course, but it has to be done) to strip himself of his jacket and offer it to her. she surprises him however, when she suddenly scours any barriers between them and pulls herself to him. once he overcomes his germane surprise, he finds that he rather.. enjoys this feeling. as aforementioned, he had rarely indulged in the pleasures of romance or human connection, and so with her innate affectionate nature, doyoung finds himself possessing a burgeoning avarice for more. even so, with the way she shivers at the hand of the cold, he has to arbitrate the right decision. as much as he would love to continue on this way, as pulling away would cause him to forever wither in perdition without her touch, he has to. "hey." he pulls his shoulder away from her, the warmth of his voice forming a vapor in the air. "you're shaking," as if it couldn't be any more obvious. before she can protest, he's already bared his arms, slipping his denim jacket off with ease. "here," he says, slipping it over her with gentle care. "can't have you dying of hypothermia before our second date. and though i don't have anything in mind for your favor yet, perhaps not dying would be on top of my list of priorities there." however, he still manages to slip his hand back into her's, smiling at the comfort as though their separation had never occurred.

@❛ doyoung k. she can't help the soft chattering of her teeth, but she attempts to mask it with soft jolts in her step to help get her blood flowing, of course all with unintentional squeezes to his hand as she does so. though it's only for a brief few seconds as she then rests her temple over his shoulder, her other hand now coming around his arm. she can't say she isn't affected from his answer, in fact, she's worried that he could potentially hear the way her heart picks up in its speed from their diminished proximity. it certainly rings in her ears and she hopes it's deafened to him. "i'm not sure what i'm doing to be such a priority on your list, but i'm liking it," another laugh slips through her lips as she takes a moment to inhale his scent. and there goes another thing on her list of effortless things kim dongyoung does that makes her swoon inevitably. "well, it depends on that something. i'm guessing you have something in mind?" she nudges his side playfully, now perching her chin atop of his shoulder to meet gazes with him.

@❛ shiah y. he can't complain when he pulls her closer to him—whether she does it unknowingly or not, he enjoys this side of her which is more affectionate. he had already seen and taken note of it from the short time they had spent together: her feeding him, interlacing their fingers together as if it were the easiest thing to do, and now this, clinging on to him so as to not lose him as they walked to their destination. it was almost endearing. he can feel her trembling in his hold and fleetingly he wonders if she's cold. his gaze flies over her; her leather jacket surely wasn't doing much to provide warmth in the dropping night temperature. he wonders if he should give her his, though the denim probably wouldn't keep her warm either.. though it was much bigger than her frame-fitting jacket. "no," he replies honestly. he surely had not interacted much with his other matches, which was okay. "you're just a special person on my match list." as these words leave him, he beams at her though his mind begins to run with possibilities at her words. "i mean, you're already out here with me. paying for the drinks, paying for the movie, me singing for you, this is just going to be one long game of tug of war," he laughs. "what if i ask for something you refuse to do?"

@❛ doyoung k. her vacant hand splays in her pocket as the two steady their pace down the sidewalk, the fresh air becoming both a burden and blessing. truth to be told, her leather jacket wasn't exactly screaming warmth to her, yet to be able to take a refreshing breath in set of night was a dream come true. even more so with dongyoung beside her. with that, she finds herself hugging his arm to her chest in a hesitant action, hoping that he hadn't mind of her affectionate nature and hums. "is it perks of being one of your matches?" she quips an inquiry with that same diablerie of a smile, turning her cheek to muse him, eyes meeting with his. "kidding, but that's cute. real sweet. should i do something for you in return?" she didn't necessarily have anything in mind to please him with yet, but she figured she'd ask if there was any way she could repay the favor. "anything that isn't too embarrassing, that's your limit, heh."

@❛ shiah y. when she reappears in front of him, he (with the help of presence) coaxes these anxious thoughts from his mind, and they occupy his thoughts no longer. it doesn't matter, he decides, he was out on a date with her right now and that was all that mattered. he should disregard the future, even if it is uncharacteristic of him to do so. all he knows is that her hand fits perfectly into his and that their movie starts in forty five minutes. it had surprised him when she had intertwined their fingers—he had expected her only to place her hand in his so that he could lead them out—but he doesn't argue, for he lets their connected hands swing between them as they make their way out, meeting the cold air of the night. "it's not, i think it'll be a fifteen minute walk if we keep a pace." her earlier question reoccurs to him: "you're on top of the list, by the way. you take priority on my serenade to-do list." as they stroll down the emptying streets, doyoung turns his cheek to look at her, observing the side profile of his counterpart; in this way, the moonlight in the background and her cheeks flushed a faint rosey pink from the cold, he could almost fall.

@❛ doyoung k. "in that case, what number am i on kim dongyoung's list of people to serenade?" there's a certain weight to her words as she openly teases him, just as she's done since the moment they've met, though she doesn't know in what way. was she unsure if this attraction of his that compelled her to him was unrequited? or was it the thought of his voice not only being able to grace her ears, yet others? whatever it was, she thwarts it off from her mind, and instead opted to focus her night on the two of them. she caters to his plate and returns it back to the counter, paying her respects to the workers with a polite smile. it takes her a second to turn back and check on him just as she's left him, and she's stunned. as he's lost in his own world, the way his eyebrows furrow slightly in contemplation and how he shakes his head to, too, rid of any disruptive thoughts- it's so effortless that she's in awe. he was beginning to become that newly found medallion that shines in her eyes and she knows it. but foolishly, she doesn't stray from it and rather lets him guide her. "yes, we shall." her dainty hand slips in his, naturally letting their fingers intertwine as they saunter their way out together. "the theater, it isn't too far, right? i think i've been to that one once."

@❛ shiah y. addictive was definitely not the first word that came to mind whenever doyoung thought about his own voice, though whatever she claims, he will acquiesce to. "ah, then think wisely about what song you'd like to hear. it's not very rare that i serenade people," he relays, finally sticking the last of his cake into his mouth and relishing the tangy sweetness over his tongue. the weight of her praise began to settle upon his shoulders, and he nods allowing her to take their plates. "okay, but hurry back," he responds with a kind smile, hands still gripping his coffee, the warmth of it breathing energy into his cold hands. releasing a breath, he ponders her words: he had always been a self-sufficient person, and perhaps he had always turned his cheek at praise because he believed that there was always more to be done. nonetheless, he realizes, it's nice to hear compliments, especially from someone as genuine as her. even so, he was slightly perturbed by her revelation and search for friendship. he was typically a logical person, preferring to think out all his decisions and trepidations before jumping blinding into things; was he too rash in assuming this was a date? no, she had said it herself. she had even commended his search for "casual romance," which he was beginning to regret mentioning in hindsight. he had noted "casual" due to the fact that he rarely had time or dedication to date, but perhaps things would be different this time around. realizing that he is once again getting too far into his head, he shakes his head, as though shaking the thoughts from it, and stands. "shall we?" he extends a hand to her, a charming upward tilt playing on his tiers.

@❛ doyoung k. "who /doesn't/ like your voice, silly? i know nct has many other amazing vocalists, but to me, your voice is.. addictive?" it takes her a moment longer to help pinpoint the word, but she knows that even that adjective is lack of a better description. "how about i take you up on that offer later? seems like something that's a one-time deal, want to spend it wisely." she's greatly amused by his offer and god, the proud smile plastered onto his visage is one that displays a specific glint of appreciation, making him look all the more attractive. if there was one moment she found herself almost speechless by him, it would've had to been right at this second. "i feel that, my groupmates are pretty much all i have, but i'm not complaining- i think, haha. yeah, i don't necessarily have time to indulge myself in a relationship, neither have i met someone that's caught my attention," until now. she finishes her sentence in her mind and it surprises her- was she becoming smitten by the man in front of her? either she was just that isolated from others, or , he was just /that/ cute. "well, i'm hoping your search for that casual romance goes good for you." and she means it. albeit her acknowledging to herself that this date of theirs was going better than expected, he's made it crystal of his intentions with others, and she doesn't mind at all. her gaze dawns upon their emptied plates and she gestures to them, quirking a brow up. "i can take our plates, and we can head to the theater?"

@❛ shiah y. "you like my voice?" he tilts his head at her at her revelation, sporting a sweet smile at her compliment. "in that case, i'll sing for you whenever you want. any song request," he responds, beaming. in all honestly, he had never thought himself to be the standout voice in the group: against taeil's power vocals and haechan's unique tone, doyoung had always felt that there was little for him to claim, in terms of vocal prowess. hence, he appreciates her compliment more than ever. and perhaps, her beauty as well. when she rids herself of her hat, even momentarily, her rich hair flowing from its hold as she combs through them, doyoung is finally able to get a good look at her charming countenance. her face is small, as she was notorious for, and all the prominent features of her face were evenly balanced out to amass to a sweet, yet striking face: she was his type after all. "friendships, hm?" he questions, thinking about how she had initiated their meeting tonoight; did that mean she really was only looking for friendships, and he had gotten ahead of himself? though he had told himself not to, this seemed likely. "i'm not sure, i've never really been in a serious romantic relationship so i can't say." this was true; he had had a fair amount of flings, even with idols, but nothing lasted long due to schedules or incompatibility. "as for friendships, i guess i kind of only have time for friendships with my groupmates," he says sheepishly, realizing how ridiculous it sounds.

@❛ jisoo k. lets out a laugh at her cute action, getting up from the table and outstretching a hand for her. "whatever you say, tiny." he teased, tugging her out onto the street for a small stroll towards the beach. "nah, you can wear my clothes. i think they'd look cute on you." he winked at her, lips stretched upwards in a smirk. the thought of her wearing his clothes is what spurred him to change their plans, on top of the fact that he was truly scared of what her bandmates would do if they found him there.

@❛ doyoung k. "do i really?" she takes into account that her foot's been subconsciously tapping under the table, her fingertips drumming against the edge of the table surface and flashes him a sheepish glance. "i guess you can say that. and i'd know you were a vocalist, main vocalist even. your voice is just.. soothing, i really like it." her hand reaches for her drink, taking yet another few dainty sips as she then takes her cap off briefly. it gives him a chance to gaze at her countenance without the shading of her hat, but it's momentary as her lithe digits comb through her crown and settle it back on as he answers. "oh, for me, i just wrote friendships. you're right, it really is a struggle to meet others when holed up in schedules." her next words are on the tip of her tongue, and she's debating against it but curiosity gets a handle over her as her lips part. "excuse me if i'm prodding, but i'm guessing you're not one to settle down?"

@❛ shiah y. “i’m sure you have. you definitely give off the vibe off a dancer, i’d know you were the main dancer if i saw you.” with a sheepish chuckle, he rubs his nape whilst taking a warm sip of his coffee; whether the warmth he feels is from his steaming beverage or from the presence of his date counterpart, he doesn’t know. perhaps he’d never tell anyone, but he finds the way her lips envelope his fork rather intriguing, and at this he allows himself a small smile. “oh, uh...” at her question he finds himself caught a bit off guard. ”well on my application, i just wrote friendships and casual, uh, romance.” he says with a cough. “just trying to meet people, really. i rarely have time to meet other celebrities, with my schedule. and you?”

@❛ doyoung k. "i'll have to warn you that i've been dancing a bunch more recently," her posture shifts as she rests back into her chair, one leg boarding the other leisurely to feign confidence, albeit that same goofy smile gracing her facial features. "care to bet?" she retracts her hand as he takes in her cheesecake piece, almost done with her dessert overall, and perches her chin atop of her hand. her eyes properly meet his now, and under the light hue of the lamp, suddenly, his smile is all she can think about. not to mention that hearing the way her name rolls off his tongue, it's music to her ears. "sure," she mumbles before sliding the cut of his lemon cake into , humming once more from sheer deliciousness. "so, dongyoung," she starts, but pauses for a moment to sink her teeth in her lower lip, biting back a grin. god, she was growing real fond of calling him naturally. "can i ask why you joined this, uh, dating app?"

@❛ shiah y. “i’m sure you can,” he resists, shaking his head while a laugh graces his vocal cords. “we might just have to dance battle one of these days.” sitting here, with their drinks and snacks under the lamp lighting of the small cafe with fluttering muzak filling their ears, doyoung feels at peace for the first time in the past few weeks, what with the busy life he leads. with their endless rehearsals, performances, and preparations for future comebacks, doyoung rarely has time to wind down, and in his opinion, with shiah is how he would love to spend it. “i agree, shiah,” he repeats her name once more for the sole reason of tasting it on his tongue once more, allowing a subtle smile to grace the corners of his lips. he spreads his lips, taking her fork into his mouth before sliding back and allowing a soft moan, “mm” to leave his throat as a hum. “you want some more?” he asks, already scooping a sliver onto his fork.

@❛ doyoung k. haechan gets up and changes his clothes to sleeping clothes then heard him and he yelled back but not too loud "night hyung!" he sighed softly and puts his phone to charge and lays down on his bed then hugs one of his pillows as slowly starts to fall asleep

@❛ jinyoung p. the gesture has her blinking at him in confusion only for her cheeks to get tainted with a light splash of red once more. she watches as he pays for them, not having time to offer to pay for her own meal. with furrowed brows, she points a finger at him. “i’m buying us the ice cream!” she quips with a firm nod. his suggestion however has her raising her brows in surprise, heart pounding hard in her chest now at the mere thought. “oh! uh ,, sure, heh. that sounds nice.. but um, should we stop by my place to get comfier clothes for me?” glancing down at her self, she realises a dress doesn’t scream comfort at home.

@❛ jisoo k. he leaned back with a small groan, patting his full stomach. his eyes fell to her lips as her tongue darted out, leaning over the table to gently wipe at her lips with his thumb, a cheeky expression on his face. "all clean." he reached for the check that their waiter had placed on their table, pulling out a few bills and placing them on top of the receipt. "it does get lonely, i never thought i'd miss the rest of my members being chaotic around me, but i do." he paused for a moment, slowly blinking as an idea came to his head, clearing his throat with a gruff, yet shy mumble. "i mean...would you want to come over to my place? i know you asked me over to yours but--this way we don't have to worry about one of your members coming home and surprising us."

@❛ jinyoung p. puffing her cheeks out, jisoo gathers the bit of past left in her bowl onto the spoon. "mhmm. i think they've recently starting seeing people so they're out doing their own thing. i'm happy for them though." of course she was, she was happy seeing her members live their lives. eating the last spoonful of her pasta, she at the sauce that stained her lips. "and you? you're living alone now, right? is that not lonely?"

@❛ doyoung k. "oh, i can't, trust me," she shakes her head and hands at him abashedly, taking a moment to sip her beverage. "but the choreography was real catchy, it was hard to not learn it in the first place. and then followed by watching a few performances." her voice trails off before she could embarrass herself further, easing out a shy chuckle. she can't deny that every time he appeared on screen, she'd halt anything in her hold to focus for him- too often that her members have even began prodding fun at her because of it. it was pure luck that she was matched with him only a couple weeks soon after. "i agree. i cherish those few, rarer moments where i can enjoy my time without being recognized or sought after for being oh my girl's yooa. being yoo shiah seems like a dream now," she supposes he can well relate with her from his words too, which she's grateful for, soon offering him yet another sliver of her cheesecake as she leans over. "for tonight, you and i shall be dongyoung and shiah, normal people."

@❛ jisoo k. his eyes were trained on her lips, loving how he could make them curl up into that shy grin that he loved seeing so much. he opened his mouth, taking in the noodles. "mmm delicious." he mumbled through full cheeks, attempting to still look handsome in front of her as he chewed. "so, are you always alone at the dorm?" he questioned, hoping that it wouldn't cause her to be sad once more. "i know you and your bandmates are close, so i was just surprised to hear that."

@❛ shiah y. "oh?' he quirks an eyebrow at her words regarding their comeback; he had seen her dance before, on multiple shows and even on her groups most recent activity, queendom. however the thought of her doing his choreography is intriguing, and he can barely help the curiosity which is evident across his countenance. "you'll have to show me then, sometime. you can probably dance it better then me." honestly surprised that she knew his birth name, he leans forward at the unknowingly, becoming more and more espoused to her presence with every passing moment, even fleeting interaction. "dongyoung, that's me. though, i'll settle with shiah. it feels less like a celebrity and more of a person, which is what i want it to feel like," he offers a smile. it was true; in this moment, he wanted to feel like kim dongyoung, a man on a date with a pretty girl, shiah, rather than doyoung who was on a date with another girl group member.

@❛ jinyoung p. the nickname 'baby' suddenly felt different. he's called her that before but after establishing that there might be more between them, it made her all shy and bubbly inside. with lips pursed into a shy smile once more, she nods her head and resumes eating, once in a while taking the fries he keeps leaving on her plate. "do you wanna try some?" she asks, motioning to her pasta. yet, she doesn't give him any room to respond as she twirls the pasta into a spoon, reaching over the table to feed him. "say aaaaa!"

@❛ doyoung k. "i can say the same," she finds their conversation together quite pleasant, feeling rather foolish for her earlier jitters and scares. she should've known. she's heard some plentiful things about doyoung here and there, all positives- a gentleman, intelligent, mindful. perhaps she was intimidated, but as she sits before him and shares his mellifluous laughs, she softens in her seat and finds his company comfortable. "i've heard your comeback! i actually.. know a bit of the choreography, haha," she nods, her teeth barely sinking in her lower tier to bite back a proud smile. "yeah, it's shiah, but i don't mind either or. they're both me, essentially. dongyoung though, right?"