─ incheon airport

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ /the timing could not have been any better if it tried. And despite the building sadness Byulyi could not help but let out a lighthearted chuckle. A sigh followed not long after, the smile faltering for a bit before reestablishing itself again./
It'll always be uncomfortable. But you deserve to know if we're going to do... Whatever it is we're doing.
/she snuck a short glance around before placing a sneaky kiss to the tip of her nose/
I promise I'll tell you. It... explains a lot of why I am who I am.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ well we have nothing but time-
/her words could not have came at a worse time as the train slows down and the destination announced over the speaker. a sigh leaves her lips paired with an annoyed eye roll
okay well, we don’t have time right now. but later when you come over, yeah? If you’re comfortable, i dont wanna make you uncomfy in any way

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ Yeah?
/Byul's face contorted in a practiced smile to hide what lie beneath/
I... Never really knew my mom and my dad wasn't much of a dad.
Never really went without a home. Never slept outside at least.
/at least much, she thought to herself, smiling a bit more to conceal it all/
It's a... long story.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ couchsurfed?
/jennie asks baffled with a brow raised in slight confusion. she knew that moonbyul had some history that was unpleasant but pretty much being homeless? jennie couldn’t fathom it, it broke her heart
were you homeless? what happened to your parents? If you don’t mind me asking
/the idol back pedals making sure byulyi was comfortable with such a topic, she wanted to know everything there was to know

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ /the older remained in stunned silence as she sat there just marvelling at the woman before her. The boldness she spoke with was attractive beyond measure, and as much as Byul wanted to act as bold, she knew she couldn't/
Hm? Oh, this?
/she turns her attention back to the paper, reading over her own lines again/
Part hiphop, part poetry. Had a buddy teach me when I couchsurfed in my teens. I've tried to practice but I can't guarantee it is that steady.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ these thoughts are always in mind
/she sing songs in response deciding to let the topic go for the sake of byulyi's sanity
I'm genuinely curious though
/she starts, shifting to sit more upright , an elbow resting on the table while propping her chin up in her palm
where did you learn English? can you only write it or do you understand spoken English too?

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ /Byulyi's face must have made every possible expression she knew all at once, trying to figure out what to do. Part of her was bold enough to want to agree, only to be cautioned away by the more sensible side of her that knew it would only cause trouble. And yet she still felt somewhat honoured at Jennie even thinking to suggest something that bold/
You just keep those thoughts in mind for when we get back to your place.
/she hummed back, very visibly chewing her bottom lip/

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ a laugh falls from her lips unable to contain herself at the baffled reaction she had rightfully earned, she leans back a bit
i'm sorry, i'm JUST sayinggggg . that's all, so you couldn't be surprised if I jumped you
she gives a little shrug , looking incredibly smug at what she had just done
you're so cute. okay, no more making you flustered. no matter how much I like it

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //everything about the moment seemed perfect. It was as if nothing could ever possibly go wrong, for in the moment it felt as if all was right. Their thing... Whatever they were to call it, would require work to fit in between everything, but she felt excited to see where it would go./
I- wha-?
//Byul's cheeks flared a deep red, her hand quickly pulling back towards herself, folding into her other hand in her lap instead/
Jen...

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ so ...
she repeats, tone soft and hushed. it was as though the two were in their own little bubble and everything outside of it didn't matter. the awards, the celebrity status, the fans- the agonizing schedule they would have to go back to once this train ride was over- nothing mattered. just them...... and the very distracting fingers that played along Jennies leg. she tilts her head up the slightest bit . lips right beside byulyi's ear so no one else could even think of listening
unless you plan on finger ing me right here on this train. I suggest you don't do that miss moon

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ Sure thing
/Byul sneaks her hand down beneath the table, gently brushing her fingers along Jen's leg/
Well, I'll be sure to be my entire goofball self then.
/she grinned happily, though the expression was traded for confusion with the sudden kiss on her cheek. It had been so soft and gentle, taking her entirely by surprise/
So...

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ mine its is! I'll host you and don't worry , I am a generous host!
and don't worry about being a certain way. I wanna know you and how you write, your thinking process. all of it, I wanna know Moon Byulyi and everything about her, corn ball and all. because, honestly, I can def be a little corny myself
/there was a pause just for a moment, and in that moment Jennie seized her chance quickly pressing her lips to byulyi's cheek
couldn't help myself.

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //Byul found herself struggling in an attempt to quiet her breathing, finding Jennie's boldness but charming and cute. It was as if she was right between the persona she had always seen on stage and the more reserved person she had gotten to know behind. And she loved it all./
You'd have to tell me if things are too cheesy. I am just blurting out my mind onto the paper when I write.
//she clenched her jaw a bit at Jen's statement. There were certainly many a way she wanted her, but for now she settled for her time. Take it slow, she had reminded herself. See what happens./
Mine or yours, I don't mind.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ /jennie shakes her bangs from her eyes , leaning closer to rest her chin on byulyi's shoulder, feeling far more bold now that she knows her sentiment was returned and more
anything to spend time together, honestly. BUT! I love writing, it definitely helps release feelings that you couldn't say to someone face to face. so i'm here however you want me
/there were many ways to take Jennies words, many meanings behind them but she meant them all in the sincerest form
sooooooooooooo , how about we unpack and you can come over to my place ? or if you missed your bed and the comfort of your home, I can come over?

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //the thumping of Byul's heart only increased in volume within her ears as Jennie pressed closer up besides her/
U-uhm.. Yeah... I tend to write when my thoughts don't make sense. And like I said, you really turned my world upside down.
//she chewed on her bottom lip as she listened, slowly nodding her head a little/
It hadn't really come up yet, you know. And I'm sure I'm not half as good at it as you, so you'd have to run corrections if you spot mistakes.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ I have you writing songs about me? little ole me? little miss ruby jane
/she playfully uses her free hand to poke at byulyi's arm. she had a suspicion but she didn't want to assume and be wrong. she scoots impossibly closer , smothering all space between them in the small compartment
of course I want to. unless you don't want me to, but something tells me that isn't the case. so d u h. it can be our little baby , something we made together. plus, I am surprised you can write in English? you didn't say anything about that ??

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //Byul's brows raised slowly, a cheeky smile on her lips/
On the train, miss Ruby Jane?
//she winked before turning her head to the side, biting into her bottom lip. Yes, she could be smug, but there was no doubt her heart was beating just as hard as Jennie's in that moment. If they got a moment alone she was sure to be greedy if she could. All it took was a bit of bravery./
Hm?
//her attention drew back to the paper, the blush returning with a bit more force than before/
I thought it would be obvious why I hid it.
//she murmurs under her breath, following the single finger up Jennie's hand, up her arm and onwards to meet her gaze/
You want to... work on it with me?

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ ‘I cant get enough of you’
/those words sparked something warm throughout jennies whole body. her gaze snaps upwards once more , eyes lingering on byulyi’s
then be greedy. I don’t mind
/perhaps the most bold thing jennie had said to the other since meeting. byulyi makes her feel so much at once she wasnt quite sure what to decipher it as but she knew it felt good and thats all that matters
speaking ooooffff
/she trails off, finger tapping on the exposed sheet of papers
this sounds like a pop hit, what little i got to read. why’re you hiding itttttt~
/there’s a playful lilt to her tone, almost a smug smile which was the complete opposite of her blushful cheeks
i could help you , you know?

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ No, not like that
//seeing the woman she had always thought of as a fierce badass this timid made Byulyi feel confident. She wasn't used to being anyone's reason to blush/
I just find you very-
//Byul's own cheeks grew a little red. Edible was definitely not the right word to use in the situation they were in. It was time to be direct and not just pussyfoot around it with flowery langauge/
I can't get enough of you. You make me feel greedy. In a good way.
//Part of her wanted to reach out and pull her closer, but she was far too aware of how that could just draw more attention/
I was thinking of heading home. Packing out my luggage and-
//her attention turned to the exposed lyrics on the paper next to them/
Perhaps work a bit more on getting my thoughts in order. But... Depending on what you do, I could easily change those plans around.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ ohhhh because the cold fierce jennie kim cant be shy??
/she raises a humorous brow, making light of her internal feelings that feel so incredibly intense right now
you make me very shy
/she almost whispers, some of her hair falling in front of her face as she casts her gaze downwards again once again proving her words so
what are you doing once we station in Seoul?

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //the display before her was almost cute enough to make Byul laugh in surprise, but instead she just smiled, instinctively lifting her fingers to press against Jennie's hand atop hers/
As far as I know, I'm only interested in one someone. And you're sitting right here doing a thing I would never really except from you
//there was a joyous spark in Byulyi's eyes/
Remember how I said you always look like a confident badass on stage? I think I like this Jennie just as much.
//her smile only grew the more Jennie spoke, making her eyes crinkle up into halfmoons/
Sure, I'm down to just hang out or... go on an actual date.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ I hope you’re not interested in anyone else at all , honestly
/she confessed, a light hue of red spreading across her cheeks. she slowly reaches a hand out towards byulyi’s own , letting her hand rest comfortably. she looks down at them, eyes mindlessly, nosily, flickering back over to the paper catching a glimpse of a couple words. her stomach was already in shambles and that certainly did not make her any less nervous.
so … if you would like to get to know each other a bit more , i wouldn’t mind a date or ya know, like hanging out

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //her expression shifted to one of relief when it seemed she had gotten what she meant/
Yeah. Something like that.
//she listened attentively, heeding less mind to her own hand slowly drawing back from the paper she had been covering in the absence of thinking about it. Instead she listened with an almost excited glee at Jennie confessing to wanting to see where it all went/
I could agree to that
//byul grinned/
You can probably already guess I'm not interested in many others from my whole spiel about being out of the game.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ you’re no longer used to it
jennie finishes for her , a slow , genuine, smile spreading across her lips in almost mere relief that isn’t what she thought it was
i mean , this is all new to me to. like, i’ve never had to worry about how another person feels due to my actions in my life. In the sense of what only pertains to me , i guess… but all i think about is not doing things that you could possibly see and think i wasn’t interested
cause i’m only interested in you. I’m not good at relationships or love or whatever- call it mommy and daddy issues. we don’t need a label or anything really, all we need to know is that we like each other and take it from there. whatever happens, happens

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //Byul could do little but smile apologetically at her with the last part she said/
Quite the contrary. And in that sense I guess it isn't really all that sudden but...
//her eyes move to catch Jennie's gaze, those same eyes that she had stared lovingly into in her half-drunk revery only a night earlier. A small sigh passed her lips as she shook her head/
it's hard to explain. It all feels so intense and its almost frightening. I've been out of this game for so long and then you showed up and its-
//the hand holding the pen makes a vague gesture into the air/

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ her curiosity shifts to confusion, her body turning fully towards the other, there’s a light shake to her head. she didn’t understand.
sudden?
she parrots , trying to understand what was so sudden. that night? these feelings?
I dunno about you , but i’ve … this isn’t sudden for me. I’ve been wanting this, wanting you
she lowers her voice just the littlest in volume at the last part
it’s fine if you need time and space, i’ll give you that? absolutely. just talk to me because i really thought you didn’t want anything to do with me afterwards and thats not a great feeling

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //It was a poor lie. Byul could not fault her for not believing it. Her eyes followed Jennie's down to the paper, seeing the words "I love you and me" peaking out from between her fingers. Trying not to draw too much attention to it, she slowly shifted her hand a little, covering at least the word love. It was too soon/
Well, the words certainly started then, but... I just...
//she sighs, sinking a little back in her seat/
Its new for me. For things to be so... sudden? That makes it sound bad. It isn't bad, I swear. Its just all very new.

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ jennies eyes flickers downward towards the sheet of paper that most definitely has words on it; her curiosity piqued, she raises a brow trying to make out any words she could as if trying to read towards byulyis hand
riiiiight
she drawls, not at all convinced of what the other was selling but she didn’t press it. instead she takes the open opportunity to discuss what she really wanted to
is that why you haven’t spoken to me since…. you know… did something happen?

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ //her lips move at a rapid pace, wording out the lines on her paper quietly over and over, eyes searching the horizon like her brain searches for the next word to slot in. The steady tap of the pen is her imaginary beat, ensuring she keeps the flow going, uninterrupted by the chatter and noise around her./
//at least until a shoulder presses against hers, causing her train of thought to derail and her head to quickly spin towards the person that approached./
Jen! H-hi
//byul's hand comes down on top of her scribbles, spreading out in a very poor attempt to hide the writing beneath./
This? Oh nothing, just some... random... words...
//Why was lying so hard? It usually wasn't, but Byul could feel her face heating up as if she had already been caught/
I just have to get my thoughts down on paper sometimes when it gets a bit too busy up here you know, heh...

@◈ moon byulyi ᴍᴏᴏɴʙʏᴜʟ⁻ʳᵃᵖ ᶜᵒᵃᶜʰ the train ride back from Busan to Seoul so far has been nothing short of treacherous. jennie had been throwing glances for the past hour at a seemingly busy byulyi. the two hadn’t really talked since that night after the awards and the warm fuzzy feeling that had settled into her stomach had turned uneasy.
another twenty long minutes go by before jennie musters the courage to make her move, hesitantly standing from her seat to quickly make her way towards byulyi’s booth instead, sliding in right next to her. she was so close their thighs were touching and shoulders pressed to one another
hi!
she offers her best smile , hoping her faux confidence was enough for byulyi to return the same energy
whatcha got there?