⭒ café

@liu yangyang just as he thought he was getting used to his date's unabashed and teasingly flirty disposition, the blonde just had to catch him off guard with yet another remark, causing him to sputter a little as he allowed the door to close behind them. "i- you- as a matter of fact, you are, cutie." he managed as he stepped past his date and gently tugged him by his hand once again to an empty table, giving up on trying to conceal his flushed state by this point. "does that mean you've been here before? and here i thought i could surprise you with a first-time experience. i guess i'll have to take you out on another first date after this." he shot playfully, a small shy chuckle on his lips. "do you have a favourite or regular order in mind already?"

@choi youngmin it was quite amusing, really, the way the other seemed to be a little distracted on their entire journey to the cafe. yangyang had thought it was adorable, and had to resist the urge to reach over, cup the other's face, and coo at him like how he would with the cats back at his dorm. "that's cute. was i too distracting?" he teases, walking into the cooled space of the cafe first and resting a hand on the door, waiting for his date to come in before letting go. "it's been a while since i've been anywhere outside, i'm starting to think i've forgotten what the place looks like," he jokes, eyes darting around quickly in search of anything new.

@liu yangyang due to their light-hearted mindless banter (or flirting?) as they walked, it wasn't unexpected of romin to almost skip past their destination. thankfully he realised it at the last minute, gently redirecting the other male towards the door of the quaint establishment as he held it open for him. "well, here we are. almost missed that one." he attempted to play off his sheepiness with a small laugh, though the dust of pink along his cheekbones and ears were more telling than anything.

@park seonghwa [ sh ] it's sometime later that she finds herself having a casual brunch with park seonghwa — san's group mate. and although she figures that she should keep up a good relationship with the rest of his team, her friendship with him comes a tad more naturally, so perhaps that's an appropriate start. settling across from him with her tepid cup of hot chocolate in front of her, she flashes him a smile. "thank you for paying. i've got you next time though, you have to promise," a laugh sounds from her. "also, ateez had their three year anniversary the other day, right? i don't know if san got around to telling you guys what i said, but i'll say it again — congratulations!"

@timothée chalamet well, then. the two of us put together aren't much help, are we?
the sound of timothee's chuckling prompted her to laugh along, downing a quick sip of coffee as the pair continue along the footpath until the park can be seen up ahead.
nosey type? that just sounds odd...
both their giggling can be faintly heard as they cross the street together, after arriving safely, nayeon looking upward at the giant metal archway greeting incomers to the public garden. thinking to herself for a brief moment, it had been a while since she ventured outdoors at midday. she could feel the sun warming her skin that was much needed after spending hours locked inside a practice room preparing to promote her group's new mini album.

@timothée chalamet you're a man that knows what he likes, then. i can appreciate that.
she didn't know timothee well enough to as she usually did her bandmates, a small joke here and there couldn't do any harm, she figured; especially for the purpose of breaking the ice. she took the warm takeaway cup into her hands, cradling it carefully so not to spill any as the pair start walking and exit the shop.
you lead the way? i'm not familiar with the streets around here, if i'm being honest. as for allergies - none. i wanted to be sure you don't have hayfever or something of the like before saying yes to the park. we can't have you sneezing into our freshly bought cake!

@timothée chalamet you're quick to make a decision, aren't you?
nayeon commented, chuckling a little afterward. she stood next to the other, fingers fiddling absentmindedly with her cross-body bag strap, feeling slightly guilty for not paying her half. thank goodness for timothee's next question, it saved her from overthinking any more.
eating at the park sounds really nice, actually. it'd be nice to enjoy a bit of sun now summer has arrived. you don't have any allergies, do you?

@timothée chalamet she felt the boy's gaze settle on her, looking back at him for a second before switching her attention to the menu, specifically the array of coffees listed.
hm, make that two iced coffees. an iced latte, to be exact! did you want to share a cake or something else, as well?

@jung subin my head swishes up at the sound of your voice, a bright grin on my face as i quickly jump up to my feet. with an elated chuckle, i grab at your hand to tug you towards the little place at the standing in the corner of the street. "i've been wanting to come here for a while."

@chou tzuyu "Telling the truth is a stretch? He chuckles, shaking his head. "Tzuyu, even if you have shortcomings, you're still the whole package. A person can be perfect even with shortcomings. Plus, perfection is a lot like beauty, in my opinion. It's all in the eyes of the beholder whether someone is beautiful or perfect, and to me, you are." He shoves bread in his mouth to keep from rambling on and to allow her to speak. "Our last comeback was quite controversial. I think we've gained fans and antis, which is to be expected with any group. I think we both have a lot of good to look forward to." Taeyeob admires her face as she speaks, looking over every potion of her face. "Communication is key. It's one of the most important things in a relationship. Without it, things can turn pretty sour quickly. My biggest pet peeve is inconsiderate. Starting a relationship and only thinking about yourself can hurt the other person. Being considerate and communicating is so important to me." He rubs his chin in thought. "I think I'm partial to autumn. It's not too cold or hot, and it's easier to figure out what to wear. What's yours?"

@lee taeyeob "Saying I'm the whole package is a bit of a stretch Yeob, I've got my short comings too." She chuckles as she watches him think. "I think that you'll get all those things. OnlyOneOf has definitely caught a lot of people's attention and I think you'll be a great actor. The future may be scary but we just have to keep on going." She hums at the question, wrinkling her nose as she thinks. "Well, I don't really have any specific pet peeves but- I just want my significant other to openly communicate with me and just be honest. That's it. How about you? Oh and what's you're favorite season?"

@chou tzuyu "I agree 100%. You are the whole package: personality, brains, and beauty." He stops stirring his drink, pausing to think. His eyebrows scrunch in thought. "Hm..10 years seems like such a short time, but with our schedules, it feels like forever. I guess in 10 years, I hope OnlyOneOf becomes recognized in the industry, and hopefully, I find someone to call mine. Maybe I'll try out acting? I don't know; It's a bit nerve-wracking, but I'm excited to see what the future holds." Taeyeob looks up into her eyes, smiling. "Do you have any dating pet peeves? Something that would completely make you want to stand up and walk away."

@lee taeyeob "Maybe that was my goal all along. Glad to see that it's working somehow." Tzuyu responds playfully, hoping that he doesn't notice her flushed face. "Well, there are superheroes who fly even without wings so I think you'll be fine." She hums as she thinks of an answer to her own question. "I really think my body proportions are something I should be proud of, I'm happy with my body the way it is now." She takes another bite of bread as she thinks. "10 years huh... Probably happily in a relationship and still be doing things with Twice. What about you?"

@chou tzuyu Taeyeob chuckles, sipping from his drink. "You keep being so lovely, and I'll fall for you hard." He leans back, one hand using the straw in his drink to stir the ice. He breaks eye contact to look at his drink. "I would definitely pick flight. I think being able to fly would be so cool. I'm not sure if I would want wings though. I would have to have holes cut in all of my shirts and that doesn't seem like a good idea to me." He shakes his head at the thought. "Um. That's a hard question. I think it would have to be my eyes. I'm the main dancer in my group, so it's important for me to be good at expressions and I think I'm good at expressing myself with my eyes. What's yours? Also, where do you see yourself in 10 years?"

@lee taeyeob "I'm only speaking the truth here- I think you're a really nice person and you're super caring and thoughtful." Tzuyu smiles at him and shakes her head. "No it's fine- I was just teasing you. It was kinda cute." Her face slowly heating up as she said that and took another sip of her drink, listening to his answer as she does so. "Well- lucky for you having double personalities is my specialty so you get a two-in-one package." She says and takes another bite of bread before replying. "Oh it would be something practical like super speed or invisibility definitely. You?" She pauses. "What's the most attractive part of your body?"

@chou tzuyu "Catgirl Tzuyu, I like that." He blushes at the compliments, looking down at the table. "That's like the nicest thing someone has ever said to me. And I actually really like that nickname. It now has a very special place in my heart." He looks up into her eyes with a bright smile on his face. "Sorry, I got too excited and started asking questions out of turn." Taeyeob covers his mouth, slightly embarrassed by his eagerness. Nevertheless, he listens intently, leaning forward out of habit as if to hear her better. "Hm. I really like the idea of being with someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and someone I can be myself around. Has an innocent appearance but the opposite personality-wise." Before asking another question, he takes a piece of the bread, tossing it into his mouth. "This is a silly question, but I think questions like these tell a lot about a person. You wake up tomorrow with one superpower; what is it?"

@lee taeyeob "Maybe I could become your cat instead, since you're allergic." She says with a smile and takes a piece of bread, biting into it as she listens to him talk. "Hm, I think it's because you're a really gentle person and you put people at ease. I think I even called you Yeobun at one point." Tzuyu chuckles and reaches out for her drink and gives it a sip, humming happily as she gulps down the sweet liquid. "I thought I needed to ask questions too?" she jokes at him but continues on "But to answer your question- I like people who are pretty chill but also wouldn't mind being extra from time to time. Plus, I think it's attractive when they pay attention to detail." She pauses and looks at him curiously. "What do you look for in a girl?"

@chou tzuyu He nods. "I can see that. Good thing you're human though because I have a cat allergy haha." The waitress returns, setting down their drinks and the bread in the middle of the table. She bows before them, taking her tray with her. Taeyeon grabs his drink and raises the straw to his mouth to sip before setting it back down in front of him. "I'm often told I remind people of a bunny, but I'm not so sure why." He pauses. "Okay. Second question: What do you look for in a guy?"

@lee taeyeob "I wouldn't have guessed, you seem to know your way around here pretty well." She says joking around with him. "That makes sense, we could learn a lot about eachother with these questions." She lets out a soft hum as she thinks, eyebrows furrowing a little before she looks back up to answer. "As much as I love dogs, I think I'm more similar to a cat in a sense where I like affection a lot but also get feisty. I also think it's because I become really clingy at times and just want to snuggle up in bed the whole day."

@chou tzuyu "I may or may not come here a lot." He laughs. "I was thinking 20 questions. I ask you a question, you ask me one, and so on. I have a few random questions in mind that I want to ask you." He brings a hand to his chin to rub it in question. With one brow raised, he smiles. "Which animal do you relate to the most and why?"

@lee taeyeob "Oh please? Me? turn /YOU/ down of all people? Yeob- I told you I liked you. I would be dumb if I said no. Plus I think the owner just likes you a lot." She chuckles and leans back on her seat as she look at you, perking up at his proposal "Sounds fun, what do we have to do?.

@chou tzuyu "Thank you." He relaxes his shoulders after seeing her smile, wanting to come off relaxed and confident. "I'm just glad you said yes. It would've been a bit embarrassing if you didn't. I want today to be memorable for you, so I made sure there wouldn't be anyone here. This place is pretty popular, so I'm happy the owner was friendly enough to let me decorate a bit." Taeyeob rubs his damp palms on his pants legs. "I was hoping we could play a game that can help us loosen these nerves and get to know each other better. Would you be interested in that?'

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@lee taeyeob She props an elbow on the table and rests her chin on her palm as she looks at him. "That sounds really good honestly- and I do love garlic bread a lot so that's a good way to start off the night." She watches as you send off our order and smiles softly at him, hoping to ease the nervousness that they both felt. "And you look just as good as always, Taeyeob. I'm really happy that you asked me to go out with you."

@chou tzuyu Taeyeob beams, happy that she appreciates what he's done. "Well, I heard that they have really good fruit-ades and amazing cheesy garlic bread. I think the cherryade sounds best." The waitress quickly walks towards them to take their order. He relays the order to her before she hurries away, leaving the two alone again. He clears his throat nervously, "You look beautiful today, Tzuyu. You look beautiful every day, though, so I'm not surprised." His lips form into a meek smile.

@lee taeyeob She takes in the appearance of the male in front of her, thinking to herself how handsome he looked in his attire. "It's beautiful Taeyeob, thank you for this. It really means a lot to me." She shakes her head with a smile and takes the flowers from him, admiring the bouquet in her hand before looking back up at him. "Sure, how about you pick the drinks?"

@chou tzuyu He watches as she walks into the room, his heart beating a mile a minute. She looks beautiful as always—a flower amongst flowers. Taeyeob smiles brightly at her statement. He chuckles, grabbing the flowers from the table and hands them to her. "I know I said that, but I couldn't help myself. I wanted everything to look perfect. Plus, I got these for you since you said you love sunflowers." Under the table, his hands fiddle nervously with each other. "Should we order drinks?"

@lee taeyeob Tzuyu took in a deep breath as she tried to calm down her nerves. 'It's alright, you can do this' she thought to herself as she stood in front of the doors to the restaurant Taeyeob said to meet her at. She takes another deep breath and checks her clothes one last time before finally deciding to walk through the doors and to the receptionist. "Hi, I have a reservation with Lee Taeyeob?" The lady gives her a smile and directs her to a different room, opening the doors and is met with a familiar face sitting alone on the table. She walks towards it and sits across from him, giving him a bright smile as she takes her seat. "I thought you said you wouldn't go all out?" she says with a soft chuckle.

@chou tzuyu https://i.imgur.com/F2IWCr7.jpg
Taeyeob arrives at the cafe first, bouquet in hand with Tzuyu's favorite flowers. He checks with the owner to ensure that the restaurant is all theirs for their date and that the music playing overhead is perfect. The owner leads him to a section that he specifically wanted. Strings of fairy lights grace the ceiling, along with fragrant flowers. The room is bright and cozy, the perfect setting he had hoped to find. Taeyeob rushes to a table near a wall of flowers, setting the bouquet directly in the middle of the table. He nervously adjusts his clothes, making sure his shirt and slacks are pristine. His first date with Tzuyu had to be perfect. Now to wait for her to arrive.

@huang renjun hmm... you know, i dont think i do.
oh well.
/shrugs nonchalantly as i look at you, unable to help the little smirk that lifts my lips as i scrunch my nose, sticking my tongue out even
but what if i want to cuddle /you/?
you'll really take that away from me?
/huffs a little, but im just fooling around with you, endeared by your own smile that i feel like i so rarely get to see, but its a gem amidst it all regardless
/hums softly in understanding when you mention it wont be colorful, seemingly understanding of that, and i glance down to our hands with another small smile
/staying silent, i let you lead us around, even tugging on the sleeves of some hoodies but i dont ever pick one myself, letting you handle that
/when you hold out the sweater to show it to me, it brings a smile to my face as i laugh, nodding a few times as i turn my gaze to you
its perfect.
d'you think we'll get in trouble? makes it even more worth it.