Enchanted Forest

@c. vernon The action, something so bold, done by the archangel makes Seungkwan blush. He wasn't sure what exactly tripped Vernon into acting like that but it makes his stomach flutter with butterflies. "I- That doesn't seem very practical.." the younger whispers to himself, sinking into a small ball only to unfurl when the kiss was pressed against his bowed lips. It was almost as if the kiss was a push of a button, telling his mind to stop being so awkward and embarrassed. "What if I want kisses from you when you're super busy or.. or- Worst, surrounded by beautiful people- You probably can't leave to give me what I want! And I'll get greedy and it'll be a big issue then." With his lips pursed, Seungkwan taps his lower lip, deep in thought about just how dangerous it was for him to slip into one of seven sins.

@b. seungkwan "You're cute when you look like that, Boo." Vernon smiles softly, taking in the blush on the other angel's cheek with the pads of his fingers, turning his face a bit. "Do you really mean that? Because you know you can hug and kiss me all the time already, right? Whenever you want me, you can drag me somewhere quiet and take all the hugs and kisses you want." He promised, the touch of his hand slipping from cheek to chin, bringing Seungkwan's face closer to his once again, and pressing another soft peck to his lips. He meant it, despite how often he seemed wary of touch or affection; This was just new territory for the archangel to wander through, and he enjoyed the slow, metered pace they were working at.

@c. vernon A laugh erupts from Seungkwan, his sound of joy vibrating across the cavern and echoing back quietly to them. He didn't expect such a strong reaction from Vernon. Though, as soon as the kiss is pressed against his head, the laughing angel is immediately stunned into silence, his cheeks blooming in bright red. "T-Then.. i hope we win. So I can hug and kiss you all I want!" Seungkwan's shameless, he really is, for saying such words like that but he couldn't help it as he meant every single word.

@b. seungkwan "No, I was just...." Surprised was a word Boo was probably tired of hearing from Vernon's lips, and he had to admit, he used it more than he should. "... Caught off guard..." he said slowly, leaning over and pressing a kiss to Seungkwan's hair to soothe him and assuage his worries. "It just depends on how much support the seraphim wins."

@c. vernon With the way Vernon seemed so shocked at Seungkwan's words, the angel can't help but widen his eyes and pull away. "W-What?.. You don't want to? Sorry, I mean, we don't have to if you don't want to," he whispers softly, eyes cast down but allows the other to lay them down, his wings shifting to make the cuddling session a little more comfortable. "Right..." Seungkwan can't help but feel like an inadequate angel. He doesn't know the least or the first thing about heaven and their rules, making him purse his lips into a stressful line. "Do you think we'll win?.."

@b. seungkwan "You want to nap like this? In my arms?" Vernon asked, thoroughly surprised. He was not the type to expect something like this ever, and while they had come close to this many times before, actually sleeping in each other's arms was something new and bold. His body trembled a little bit as he nodded to the idea, carefully folding his wings together and laying down on the soft blanket they created. "Seraphim-nim is supposed to lead us, and they have the most experience with the Creator. You'll know, really. It's just... something you know." Vernon's words were just above a thick whisper, being quiet since it seemed to fit into this intimate setting, them wound up together like they were.

@c. vernon A smile graces Seungkwan's lips as he cuddles in with Vernon, his eyes fluttering shut while they lay in each other's arms. It was quite unusual, them cuddled up in their own privacy. It's never rarely happened before and it's a change that the shorter angel was going to welcome in with full arms. "I don't know?.. Maybe take a nap? Talk about the war? Talk about what we can do after the war if we win? And also how, since most of us have never seen The Creater, kinda weird to wage war against something we've never seen, you know?" Laughing sheepishly, the angel's fingers flutter down Vernon's side, just taking in innocent touches that makes him smile.

@b. seungkwan Stumbling a little bit at the tug, Vernon snuggled up with Boo once more. This felt right, and he liked the idea of them staying longer, but he was confused. This felt very... up and down, back and forth, and the archangel wasn't used to being on rollercoasters, at all. "I can stay longer, Boo. I don't have to go anywhere." The Archangel promised softly, enveloping the smaller male in his arms and nuzzling into his hair. He always smelled like ozone and cotton candy, a heady mix that reminded Vernon that they weren't human, and were high above the clouds. "What shall we do while we're here?"

@c. vernon "I.. I don't really know.. We- I mean, they just do it.." with a mutter, Seungkwan pulls Vernon down to him again. He doesn't want to move, doesn't want to go anywhere. The angel feels as if when they leave, everything will be forgotten again, returned to normal, as if the kiss never happened. The younger wasn't sure he can handle such an emotional rollercoaster like this. "I-I don't want to go anymore, Vernon," Seungkwan whispers breathlessly, his eyes reflecting vulnerability and fear before pulling the archangel against him. He finds comfort against the other's chest, in his arms where he feels as if he can take on the whole world. But when they're away, Seungkwan feels small, tiny, and weak. He absolutely hates being away from the archangel.

@b. seungkwan Vernon's head tipped to the side, regarding Seungkwan as though he was the smartest man on their realm. "It is? Then why do humans always use such tricks?" He asked softly, brows tightening together a bit while he tried to think on the subject. Sneaking. Right, that was the human word for it. According to the angels around him, sneaking was always a sign of someone doing something wrong. Did this count as sneaking? He hadn't been privy to enough human-watching to really grow interested in their habits when it came to liaisons like this one. He really thought that skirting around and meeting in secret was supposed to be some sort of romantic gesture.

@c. vernon Seungkwan pouts a little. He was kind of hoping the other would say it's ok for them to stay together with a little longer but then again, he was the one who suggested it. What an idiot he is. With a gentle sigh, Seungkwan tightens his hand around the others, reluctant to let go of Vernon. "We came in together.. Wouldn't it be suspicious if we left separately? It will make it more obvious that we have things to hide, Nonnie.."

@b. seungkwan "Has it been so long?" Vernon has to ask; he seems to lose track of time rather easily. Not mentioning the soft kiss, he smiles, instead simply stroking along Seungkwan's side gently while nodding. It's a somber thought, but the younger angel is right, as always. Their time grew short together, and both would be missed soon and arouse suspicions if they didn't make themselves known. "You should leave first, Boo. I'll make my way into the canopy and wait for you to be gone safely before I move."

@c. vernon Nodding, the angel lays his head on the other's shoulder, resting comfortably as Vernon yet again explains how the heaven functions, just like always. Vernon's is almost like his teacher, sometimes, even his guardian angel. He smiles at the thought. "So brave, hm?" Seungkwan whispers, fingers brushing amongst the mossy ground as he watches a couple of critters hop away from them. The nickname slips past his judgement for a bit and it took a little while for him to notice that Vernon called him sweets. Embarrassed, Seungkwan blushes and keeps silent, unwilling to bring up the worlds but he's bursting with oh so much happiness that he couldn't help to press another quick kiss to Vernon's cheek. "Should we go? I feel like if we stay here for too long, angels will get suspicious."

@b. seungkwan "There are disasters everyday in the human world. Creatures, crashes, addictions... mothers trading their lives for their children's. It's nothing but a very large cycle." He added on very nonchalantly. His age and duties had long since desensitized him to things that disturbed others. I'm the first guardian of the gate. I keep out those that should absolutely not be here. There are others that keep the lists that truly balance the scales of the world." He assured, smiling softly. "We take in everyone who is close to going to heaven. Some must be sent to purgatory, others are cast all the way down, depending on how they react to the questions that the saints ask them at the second gate." Vernon finished explaining the process with a small smile, leaning in to press a kiss to Seungkwan's soft, high cheek. "There are always those that seek to infiltrate our world, my sweet." The Archangel blushed slightly, remaining near the younger's face so he could test his reaction to the soft endearment.

@c. vernon Seungkwan, a little confused, sits there and listens to the words that fall from Vernon's lips. He finds it difficult to pay attention to the archangel's words, as he's so focused on trying to memorize his face and not blush too hard. "A crash?.. That doesn't sound good.." Seungkwan murmurs, lips pursed while he shifts to rest his head on the other's chest. As much as he wants to keep looking at the older angel before him, Seungkwan might lose his mind with the urge to kiss the archangel. "Do you just let them in? Has there ever been a time when someone who's supposed to go to hell accidentally made it up here?" There were a lot of questions that circulates Seungkwan's mind. He doesn't understand half of these traditions and rules and were always making mistakes. He's grateful that he has yet to get kicked out of heaven for accidently being disrespectful.

@b. seungkwan "Oh, Boo..." Vernon sighed, good-natured, as he shook his head slightly, falling amused by the sudden chagne of topics. It was nothing out of the usual, though, and he welcomed the fact of them going back to their normal. Or at least, a new version of it; them curled up together as he regaled the other angel with his stories. "Nothing out of the usual. No monsters, or fallen angels, nor any person of note. There was a crash today, somewhere in the continent you all call "Asia." Vernon hummed quietly, lifting a hand to run his fingers through Seungkwan's hair softly. "So there were a great many people that came to see us today. Many, many new faces are on the path to share your grace as angels." He offered, a small hopeful upturn to his tone.

@c. vernon Nodding, the younger angel tightens his arms around Vernon, pulling him impossibly close to him. "Good. I don't know what I'll do if I lose you!" he chuckles, returning the light kiss to the other's cheek, a sheepish smile on his lips before pulling away to look at the other. "So, how's the guarding been today? Anything interesting?" with a brow raised, Seungkwan shifts them into a more comfortable position, laying his own head on Vernon's shoulder as he crosses his legs under himself. He wasn't sure what there is to do around here since he's a mere angel, fairly new and still influenced by his human past. Big tasks were too much for him and anything small, Seungkwan get it done pretty quickly. It often leads him with nothing to do but to bother Vernon about his more, exciting days.

@b. seungkwan Resting in the crook of the other angel's neck, Vernon hummed softly in time with Seungkwan, his own way of showing his happiness with the words that came out of Seungkwan's beautifully bowed lips. He still made no move other than to stay here, hiding his worries and apprehension behind the smile that drew the corners of his lips up towards his ears. He pressed a soft kiss to Seungkwan's jawline, right by his ear, and whispered to the younger angel in his arms. "Whatever it takes, Seungkwan. We'll be together forever." It was a vow, sharing the same whole-hearted feeling that he had when he'd taken the vow to carry a sword and commit violence in the name of protecting their home. In fact, it felt nearly like he was trading one vow for another, not that he minded much at all. Squeezing the younger in his arms, Vernon kept holding on like his very life depended on it.

@c. vernon Seungkwan's brow raises at the sound of such laugh but he doesn't say much, just simply enjoying the radiant smile on Vernon's face before allowing himself to be gently guided into strong arms. He stays silent, eyes shut as he takes in the scent and the warmth that the archangel sends off. It's always the best at calming him down, enough to make him smile even in the worst days. "No matter what happens.. I want to stay with you," Seungkwan murmurs softly, fingers moving to clutch at the other's shirt behind his back while he hums. The angel meant every word. It doesn't matter how hard things get, anything is worth it if it means being able to spend more time with the archangel before him. "Don't want to get separated from you.. But I am willing to do whatever it is, if it means for us to be together!"

@b. seungkwan The Archangel couldn't help but laugh - a singular huff that made him smile brightly despite how utterly shaky he felt - nodding a few times to the younger. "Really really." He added in affirmation, gently disentangling their arms and hands to pull Seungkwan into his arms again, needing more contact right now. Vernon needed the physical reassurance that hugs gave, the lithe figure that always seemed to need his extra warmth in his arms. He didn't dare allow himself to dream of more than this simple touch, not wanting to get his hopes up too high; trying to keep himself realistic. He was willing to fall, true, but if Kwan was willing to take that plunge with him, he still wasn't sure yet. So Vernon made due with the loving act of holding the younger tight, burying his face in Seungkwan's neck, and just existing in the moment together with him.

@c. vernon With a soft hum in acknowledgement, Seungkwan slowly laces their fingers together. There was something about this current moment that they share right now that makes his heart flutter and hands shake with nervousness. When those words Vernon had said reached the angel's ears, his cheeks explode in redness. "I-" What is it that he wanted to say? Seungkwan cant quite remember now, his thoughts all scattered after receiving the news of how Vernon truly viewed him. "Wait... Really?!" Flabbergasted, Seungkwan gives Vernon's hand in his a light squeeze, something that was meant to show how much Seungkwan appreciated those words when in fact, Seungkwan had only done it to help calm himself down from the flurry of emotions inside him. Pure panic, happiness, confusion, everything.

@b. seungkwan Vernon shook his head softly, the sorrowful smile painting his lips remaining hidden beneath his lowered brow, and the soft brown fringe that helped to further obscure his face. "It's okay, Boo. You don't need to explain..." He said quietly, his arms loose around the younger's waist but still holding him close. He felt like he might smash into nothing but the finest glitter, a trillion tiny pieces when the other devalued himself so much. Vernon slipped a hand from the other's back to press it against his chest, letting Seungkwan feel how his heart thrummed a steady, fluttering beat that reminded him of the fluttering of hummingbird wings. "Seungkwan... You can't see what I see. Your smile lights up the heavens themselves, your eyes are the most true shade of ochre I've seen since the very creation, and they sparkle with your wonderful spirit - Your very soul is the warmest I've ever felt. Is that not worth me? Worth the risks I am willing to take to let you see yourself, reflected in my gaze, every second that we could possibly have together, for all of eternity? Hell would be Heaven as long as I had you." He admitted, each word slow and deliberate, lifting his head just enough to let his own chocolate gaze peer against the other angel's warm, honeyed one, silently pleading with every one of those trillion pieces he thought he was going to fall into.

@c. vernon "Or if they suspect anything.. I wont be able to keep my hand away from you, you know?" Seungkwan mutters, his voice laced with sadness paired with a pout on his lips. He wasn't sure what is going to happen if they keep this hidden, whatever this is, and if Seungkwan is even stealthy enough to keep it hidden. With a sigh, the lower angel leans in to rest his forehead against the other, his eyes fluttering shut as he basks in this intimate yet pure moment they share. "What?! No! It's not that I don't want to- Nonie, I'm just.. im scared. Because what if we do get the blessing or whatever and then... you regret it?" With his brows furrowed in worry, Seungkwan couldn't help but pout. Vernon was someone that he would only dream of but never be able to touch, even if they were humans. His sharp jawline, bright eyes that crinkle when he smile, pink lips, such sharp features were deemed, well- godly! Seungkwan was often envious and always find himself admiring the archangel. Not to mention his abilities and skill with that sword, it's quite amazing. "I don't feel.. Worth of you."

@b. seungkwan "They'll only find out if we tell... Nobody else knows, right?" Vernon asked, abandoning his his grip on the other's hand to instead wrap around Seungkwan's waist, feeling an exhilarating rush course through him at the ideas that filtered in his mind, each more fanciful than the last. This must be the thing that made humans stupid. It had to be, Vernon was sure, because he couldn't even make heads or tails of himself, much less of his fatalistic attraction to Seungkwan that seemed to have exploded outwards once they were somewhere alone. "If you don't want to... We don't have to... It was just an idea. Who knows if the Creator would even respect vows placed by the seraphim..." He trailed off, trying to keep his smile on his lips, though his head ducked to hide the glimmer of disappointment that might pop up. Hearing what a commitment it might be made him feel sad... Seungkwan obviously didn't realize the value he'd placed on their *possible* relationship, or the things that he was willing to risk to finally express himself openly. He'd been so shy for so long, this was probably the one and only time he'd be able to say these things aloud. Shrinking back down on himself, Vernon bit down on a quivering lower lip, trying to remain resilient against the onslaught of disparaging emotions that threatened to tear him apart if he was rejected.

@c. vernon "Right.. That's true." Seungkwan nods slowly. He wants to be hopeful and he wants to be those humans who are so foolishly in love that they'll believe in anything but there's a part of him that makes him a little worried about the future. "But secrets like this, someone is bound to find out, sooner or later right?" The thought of being separated from Vernon for forever makes him uneasy. That would be the ban that the high ups would place on them, the one rule that would break Seungkwan's heart. "Vernonie.. This makes me nervous.." Seungkwan whispers softly, shifting to be a little closer, searching for that warmth and security from the other angel. "I mean, yeah we've known each other for quite a bit but... To be bounded? That's.. That's a big deal!" It wasn't that Seungkwan doesn't want to. Oh, he very much wants to in face. The lower angel wants to wake up in Vernon's arms, be by his side constantly, be able to hug and see each other freely without worrying. He doesn't even need to e. No, just merely being able to touch Vernon in the most innocent and purest way possible is enough for him.

@b. seungkwan "It's not a risk!" Vernon quickly pointed out, crawling forward and sullying the knees of his pants, in an attempt to scoot closer where Seungkwan had shifted back from him. "Nobody even knows yet... It's not a risk if we aren't found out, right? And... And it's not like we're really partaking in "sins"... We will keep our flesh pure. Kissing isn't impure." The Archangel was choking up again with the idea of losing Seungkwan. It seemed like the closer he was trying to get, the more the other angel was shying away. That was the last thing he wanted to happen. "Or we could ask the seraphim to bless us in ceremony. If we are bound in accordance with the Creator's laws, we can't be breaking any rules." He bit his lips together, apprehensively looking to Boo to see what he was thinking, try and figure out if this was the right path. The last thing he wanted was to lose him before they even really got to explore this aspect of life, being involved with one another.

@c. vernon Seungkwan can feel himself falling from the high he just shared with Vernon merely two seconds ago. Is this what humans experience? It was terrifying to him, especially when they do crazy life-threatening things just for the ones they love. "No, that doesn't make sense. That would simply be too much. It was my fault. I know how much you love your job and your position so for you to be casted out because of me? No, it's not worth it." With a shake of his head, the angel runs a hand through his hair, his wings tightening up behind his back as he tries to think, already slowly spiraling out of control in his mind as he thinks up all sorts of ridiculous events. He was quickly brought back to reality with the reassuring hand of the archangel's. "I... I don't want to risk it.." Seungkwan breathes out, eyes wide with fear and worry. He never thought that one day, things like this would ever happen to him!

@b. seungkwan "No... No, it's okay..." Vernon said, voice still tight and breath still feeling stuck in just the very top of his chest, almost like he couldn't take a deep breath. That couldn't be it, could it? The beginning and end of everything all at once? When it had felt so good? Vernon didn't know how to feel about all of this, and he took a minute, sitting up from his place on the floor among the mossy grass and softly strobing flowers, looking down at the floor. Was it really so bad? They could fall... together, right? Vernon's logical, straightforward mind was having a hard time putting all the little pieces of the puzzle in order. Eventually, however, he reached out to Seungkwan, taking his hand again. "We... We would be cast out... Together." He assured, lifting his eyes to Seungkwan's own; he didn't like the tears that seemed to gather along the angel's lower lash line. "I don't think I mind, you know. Being, uh... Addicted to you..?" He stated as a question, not sure of the wording or how it might sound to the younger; hoping it wasn't creepy... or as creepy as he felt like it sounded.

@c. vernon Frozen in place, Seungkwan can only shrug. He doesn't really know what to say to such words even though he was the one who randomly said those words. He's only kissed once and it's got to be impossible to be addicted from just one kiss right? A little nervous, Seungkwan picked his head up to look at the archangel before him and noticed the mere panic and worry in his- no, in Vernon's eyes. Ah, perhaps, Seungkwan was doing too much again. He has a tendency to do that, the lower angel would always be willing to go above and beyond to make the other smile but to see Vernon in such a state of panic makes him sad. "S-Sorry! It's okay. I'm not- Not addicted. Umm.. If anything, they'll probably cast me out of heaven? Maybe send me down to hell. I'll take all the responsibility!" Nodding, Seungkwan swallows back thickly, shifting to back away from the other, a little more space to help clear his mind. Perhaps, it was too dangerous to do this with Vernon, too selfish to ask for more with the other, and the thought makes Seungkwan a little teary.

@b. seungkwan Vernon didn't know how to process what was going on - Seungkwan shifting so rapidly between ups and downs, his own bouncing heart, and the wish to hold the younger angel closer than anyone else. It was all so much to take in at once, and his head was spinning. "Addiction?" He squeaked out, throat suddenly tight and eyes going wide. Addictions were bad. Addicts weren't allowed to become angels. They were allowed in heaven, of course, everyone who repented was, but they couldn't hold these positions that he and Seungkwan currently held. "Can you be addicted to kisses?" He asked softly, his voice normal but carrying worry now, looking at Seungkwan with wide, worried eyes. If they became addicts in heaven, what would become of them? He didn't know, and that frightened him somewhat. "What... What does that mean for us?"