⭒ restaurant

@lee ahin The smile that had spread across his face briefly turned into a flirty smirk in response to her downplaying her outfit. "You look pretty, regardless of how 'old' that outfit is." He watched as her eyes spanned over her attire, taking a bit of amusement over the expression that had developed across her visage. "Hey, hey, hey, I said I was the handsome-looking one waiting for you. You really thought I'd downplay that for you? Besides, its a /date/, I wasn't about to just wear some jeans when I knew we were planning to go to a couple of places." And he wanted to look good for Ahin. It was a fact that he had mostly kept to himself. He hadn't said he owed her anything, hadn't pushed her to remember that he did, if it weren't for the fact he had found himself to take a liking to the young woman. When he called it a date, he had been very serious about that term, even if she wasn't or was not aware of it.

"Mm, it really does smell nice. Do you wear it often? I don't think I've smelled this on you before." Of course there was a before, Hoseok had a habit of paying attention to the scents of those he was close to, especially if they had a nice clean smell, like Ahin usually had. She smelled like a type of soap to him, for the most part. But today, she smelled delightful, refreshing, yet sweet. And with her delectable image, Hoseok found himself glancing in her direction one too many times as he drove.

He almost thought of taking his hand back when she hadn't offered hers to him. But in the end, the male leaned over, his fingers stroking down her wrist and thumb as he searched for her hand, finally taking it within his once he did. He tugged her hand closer to him, settling their entwined hands between them. " You like it? I just got it, so it still smells like that nice new car smell." Hoseok said quickly. "Maybe we can go on another date if you like this one and we take a drive or something?" He was already fishing for a second, something that probably wasn't the best idea.

@jung hoseok Ahin blinked as the window rolled down, a bit surprised as she didn't know what to expect. Then a large grin tugged at her lips as his face appeared beyond the dark tinted windows, a smile gracing his lips as well. "Oh..this old thing? Thank you but it's nothing.." A timid chuckle escapes her lips, not thinking much of her outfit despite it taking her hours to choose it. As she stepped into his car, her eyes immediately went to scan for his outfit causing her eyebrows to raise in surprise. "Well look who came to impress, huh? And here I was worried I'd be overdressed."
The woman let out a laugh as she settled into her seat, leaning over to admire your outfit before nodding his other compliment. Her cheeks turned a shade of red as she nodded, "Thanks, it's..lavender vanilla." The sudden shyness that Ahin was experiencing was unusual but it wasn't often that she went out on dates, let alone with the guy she'd been crushing on.

"Hmm.." She hums, timidly looking around in his rather luxurious vehicle. "This is really nice," Ahin states while nodding her head amid admiring its interior yet careful not to say too much so that she wouldn't come off as a gold digger.

@lee ahin [ sh ] Upon reading the message from Ahin, he let out a little chuckle, his head tilting to look over his own attire. He couldn't quite say he was dressed up too nice, however, someone may say that his gray pants with matching blazer were him doing so. Although, many may look over the fact that Hoseok loved to get himself dressed up nice, whether it was something completely casual or more formal.

[ text to: baldhin ]
I guess you'll just have to see :smirk:

A smile was spread across his lips as he sent his message. It was fun for him when they teased each other, the playful banter always seemed to put him at ease. Hoseok peered out his car window as he waited on her, leaning forward when he found Ahin in the distance, looking around for his car. And as she approached, he partially rolled down the passenger window to allow her to see that she had indeed approached the correct vehicle. "Look at you, all dressed up," he said, as if he weren't also dressed for their date. His smile was brilliant and wide as he took her in with his dark eyes. He was excited, to say the least, to see her and to attend the date they had planned.

"Are you wearing perfume? You smell nice," he stated as she got into the car, rolling the window up as quickly as she had gotten in. Although they had agreed to meet together, they also had to consider the possibility of others watching, what with their idol status. "Ready?" He stared at her for a moment, taking in her sweet face since more before hold out his hand for her to hold as soon as she was done buckling her seatbelt.

@jung hoseok Initially, Ahin had completely forgot about their date. Despite getting ready, she thought it was all a joke until she'd heard her phone buzz, receiving a text from none other than Hoseok. Ahin chuckled, picking up her phone to reply.

[ text to: Namjoon Leadernim ]
- give me about five minutes
- I hope you're dressed up saying that :eyes:

Ahin was unsure of how to dress for this occasion. She didn't want to dress too casual nor too fancy, so she decided to go for the middle. A nice floral dress and sandals to match. She gathered her things, shoving them into her bag and rushing out of her dorm. Within a couple minutes, she stood outside her building, scanning the area for a black car before ultimately spotting it. Ahin cautiously walked over to it before approaching the passenger door and waving toward the dark tinted windows.

@lee ahin [ sh ] As promised, Hoseok had every intention of bringing Ahin out and offering her exactly what he owed her. He couldn't exactly remember why he said he owed her a meal, but he remembered saying it, even if she may not have. And just as mentioned prior, he reserved the space for the time they would be there, of up to two hours. Honestly, he had originally said that he would as a joke, but after further thought, it would make the atmosphere even more comfortable for the two of them...at least he hoped that it did.

Hoseok waited outside in his car for the girl. Both places were a bit of a way away, even by car. Although, the male didn't mind travelling that far. He had promised the best spaghetti, regardless of price. And he found it in that location.

After checking in his overhead mirror that he looked okay and wasn't looking greasy, he picked up his phone and messaged Ahin.

[ text to: baldhin ]
Hey, i am here so come out when you're ready
I'm the good looking one in a black car :D

(i decided to start with 3rd smth about it sounds off but i hope you like it and are able to work w it)

@kang mina Finally, a snort sounded from the male upon hearing the tone that she used whilst talking about the restaurant. "Well yeah, of course not. Places like that, people expect us to be lingering around, right?" It had been something that he had considered, but with some thought, Hoseok decided against something that was overly fancy. Even though higher-end restaurants tended to have fewer occupants within them, he felt that it was also a space where they could be easily interrupted. "You know how nosy people are."

A grin tugged at his lips once their fingers laced together, finding the intimate way she held his hand slightly amusing. However, Hoseok did not question it aloud, instead, he went along with it, giving her hand a slight squeeze as they walked to their destination. As they got closer, he sped his pace, matching that of Mina's excitedly rushed one. And soon, they were at the entrance of the restaurant. "After you lil missy," he said, taking his hand from hers in order to open the door and offer her to enter before him. "I heard this place is really good, especially when it comes to their carbonara and some spicy pasta thing. I forget its name."

Hoseok had planned ahead, reserving a table ahead of time so that they would not have to wait too long. And soon after they met with the hostess, they found themselves seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant. The lights were dimmed, despite the lunch time hour. "Have you been here before?"

@kim yerim The older female leaned closer towards, the younger one as she felt the brush of cold night air, her steps light as she let Yeri led them both to the restaurant. Seungwan's cheeks were flushed red by the time they entered through the main doors of the eatery. The table at the back was void of other guests, and she was thankful for the small bits of privacy. Wiggling out of her coat, she gave the girl a nod before lowering herself into a chair just across the table. "That's true. We probably wouldn't have much time. How was your filming? Did everything turn out well?" She quickly took the glass into her hand, lowering her head a little as she smiled in Yeri's direction. "Let me pour you one too, Yerimmie."

[ that's good with me! ]

@son seungwan with the giggles coming from the younger one after hearing the little voice coming from the older, which got her surprise in success. once they both in the agreement to have their little hang out, making sure that wendy's arm were on yeri's so that she will be able to guide towards the restaurant in no time just right in front of them. somehow, it was luckily there wasn't much people in it as they proceeded to the seat at the back with the orders they informed as they walked towards it. "it's been a while we get to eat and hang out like this, before our summer comeback as well with you back with us," with the smiles and the soju they ordered arrived first, which yeri helped to pour onto wendy's glass first.

// its okay and i moved this to restaurant instead!

@jung hoseok She bit the bottom of her lip since she didn't do any type of research of the restaurant Hoseok chose. She expected it to be somewhat fancy due to his current financial situation. "I mean it could be but I doubt it would be a place for extra fancy fine dining." She replied with a slight snobbish accent near the end of her statement. Though Mina's dress was treading on the casual and formal line but could work for both occasions if needed.

She felt the slight warmth of his hand and it bumped into hers. "S-sure that sounds nice." Her hand landed on his open palm with her fingers in between his. She looked back at him with a slightly tight lipped smile. Walking besides him and following his gesture, she noticed the restaurant right ahead. "Oh we're almost there!" Slightly walking faster, tugging Hoseok along due to her excitement.

@lay yuzhe of course! I’m always keeping track of new groups so I don’t feel behind. plus I’m born in 2000 so pretty trendy still. is there anyone is particular you’d like to learn about? wiggles happily at the nickname and nods. that’s cute!! I’ll need a nickname for you, but it’ll have to come naturally. laughs mischievously at your reaction to my messy hand, taking a towel to wipe it off. oooooo yes our debut song, Ponzona, is good. also really like the song from our album called Can We Talk Again. looks between the cheeses back and forth for a few moments. BOTH!

@jang eunseong then please do, I'm so behind with groups, I see a new face and I don't know where I am. I was born in 1993, so I'm drifting from newer groups more and more. puff cheeks making a pop sound after. maybe I'll call you eunie when I'm having a soft moment, which with you a lot of those happen. some dramatic moments can be a pain, not going to lie. squints playfully seeing your dirty hand getting closer. for that, maybe I should take a listen to your group and see if I get those feelings. any song recommendation? I'll take any. grabs the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese. which one do you prefer?

@im hyunsik if you need help with newer groups i’ve got your back! hey hey you’re not that old— wait, when were you born again uh i know this. hums to myself in thought trying to access my brain library. heh either name fits me 10/10 and they are both cute. excuse me mister, she is not that emotional just a little dramatic. pats your arm with my hand that is still messy from flour, leaving a print in return to the joke. probably to be a good artist who gives great performances and makes others feel better with their music like all of my seniors because they’ve done a lot of amazing things, btob included. scoops up the veggies i cut while talking to sprinkle them on top. we need cheeeeeeese!!!!

@jang eunseong stage name? i really should get myself around the newer groups, I feel so old--- but it reminds me of dose, but it can be cute indeed! I like eun, or eunie, almost like eunice. holds my hands up while laughing. whiny? that sounds like a lot of people I know of... huh. why does she sound like a woman constantly on her period? uses the back of my hand to cover my mouth at my random weird joke. what's like your dream? to stay in the idol world? nods as I take the tomato sauce and carefully pour it, using a spoon to spread evenly

@kang mina He noted the blush that formed across her cheeks. He didn't comment on it, but it made his nose scrunch up, proud that his compliment possibly reached her ears in the best way possible. "You dunno that. What if it /is/ somewhere fancy, huh?" It wasn't entirely a fancy place, but it also was not going to be a spit that a person would come in shorts and a t-shirt. Hoseok thought that, even if they were going on this date with a less serious basis, he'd do his best to make it a good experience.

"Walking it is," he said while bumping his hand against hers. "Want to hold hands as we walk?" He held his hand out, fingers splayed, preparing for Mina's smaller one to fit with his. As he offered his hand he gestured for them to go towards the right, the restaurant only a few blocks down from where she lived.

@jung hoseok Mina hadn't noticed the buzz from her phone when Hoseok replied as she was only focusing on her nerves upon seeing him right in front of her. She chuckled, not expecting his response but it was something that he say. She found it endearing. "You've been pretty busy lately so you could've been held back from work." She wasn't lying since working in this field had made her missed a few of her appointments from being held back. A light blush ran across her cheeks from the compliment. "You're fine. We're not going anywhere fancy anyways." A smile leaves her lips as she glances at his outfit, finding no problem with it at all.

"I don't mind walking. This just gives me a chance to add more space in my stomach!" She exclaims patting on her stomach. "Which way shall me go?" She looked toward the left and right before looking back at Hoseok's face, eagerly waiting for his response.

@kang mina A snort could be heard from him, one that was loud enough to make the male look around quickly to see if anyone had noticed. He had forgotten, he hadn't really message Mina much, only having spoken to her mainly in person...with others around. The thought of being alone brought the nerves forth again.

[ message to: mina the cheater ]
Whatever do you mean? ;) what face
I'll see you in a bit

The moment that he could have taken to recollect himself was much shorter than expected. At least he was able to muster the ever so typical smile of his upon her arrival. "Was I supposed to be late? I mean I /did/ invite you out the least I could do is be on time." It was odd to speak to her in such a serious manner. "You look nice, makes me feel like i underdressed." Hoseok gestured to his own outfit, merely a pair of jeans with a nice button down and accessories. A style that could be considered either casual or dressed up.

"You wanna drive to the restaurant or walk there? It's not very far away." He asked, trying to keep the conversation rolling.

@jung hoseok Even before Hoseok arrived, Mina had already gotten ready for her date tonight. She sat by the window in a spot where she could look out but no one could see her looking. She couldn't help but feel anxious when she saw Hoseok standing outside. Not long after, her phone buzzed with a message from him and she quickly replied.

[ message to: hobi ]
LOL what is with that face??
i'll be out in a moment

She stood up, smoothing the wrinkles on her dress and fixed her hair once more. Not wanting to make him wait longer, she took a deep breath, opened the front door, and locking the door behind her before making her way towards her date. "You made it on time" Mina started with a smile on her face.

@kang mina Just as promised, Hoseok stood outside waiting for the girl to meet him in front of her place of residence. Honestly, he had initially thought that their bantering about a date was all but a joke, that is until Mina agreed to actually go on one. In a way, it made the man nervous. He couldn't remember the last time he had gone on a date, what with the group being so busy. However, this unease did not appear on his features, instead a smile hinted upon his lips as he pulled out his phone.

[ message to: mina the cheater ]
I am here >:)

@im hyunsik dosie is my stage name actually. it’s a cute stage name so it feels as endearing as a nickname though. you can call me whatever you’d like I don’t mind either one, or even if you find another name to call me. I just enjoy having friends call me at all. holds the knife down at your reaction, laughing at myself for being dramatic. she’s not nice just whiny and irritable. never mean don’t worry. mmm I don’t particularly want to be a chef, but I’d like to be really good at cooking. ouch getting cut would be unfortunate I’m careful with these things. regular sauce is fine it will taste good with the veggies. pops a piece of bell pepper in my mouth and nods while munching.

@jang eunseong I hope not, but is dosie like your name, nickname? what is it? because I've heard people calling you that but honestly I never gave too much thought. it is cute but I'm still not used to calling you like that. lifts an eyebrow at your remark, causing me to take a step back. not nice? uuhuh but do you want to be a chef in the future? I'm glad the knife ain't dangerous, I wouldn't enjoying seeing you bleeding and having to carry you all the way to the hospital! yea, do you want the regular tomato sauce? and we can use the bell peppers for something else

@im hyunsik okay I’m never going to ever be as crazy as Eleanor. the name sounds nice to me, but dosie is just a cute name in general it would sound good with a lot of things. gathers up the veggies and finds a knife to get to chopping. I’m a totally different person once I’m hungry and she’s not nice. maybe the clumsy will fade away one day and my dreams will come true. carefully slices up the veggies then steps back to admire my work. ah see a knife somehow isn’t that dangerous for me. lovely cutting job eun! oh oh don’t we need the sauce first!? then we can just add all of what I sliced up. there might be too many bell peppers, but we don’t need to use them all.

@jang eunseong do you know that lady from simpsons? the one that throws cats and doesn't talk? that crazy! indeed, chef dosie kind of has a ring to the name, no? nods with a wide simper, holding onto the rolling pin as I slowly take your place. you're right. I don't want you to be hungry and grumpy, but was fun to watch you. If you weren't so clumsy you would turn out a great chef! laughs getting the dough quickly ready. alright! so you pick the toppings, what should we use now?

@im hyunsik eh that depends on what you consider crazy I might already be there. see I’m not too small, just normal. chef dosie let’s gooo!! smiles brightly at you, satisfied with the response to my hard work. with more practice it would look better, but maybe I’ll stop here while I’m doing well. clenches my teeth, smile turning into a nervous expression, an awkward laugh breaking through. plus I’m too hungry to keep playing.

@jang eunseong as long as you won't turn the crazy type, I think you good. a bit over 160cm, alright you're average for a woman, so a future chef maybe? almost goes to hold your wrists but too late as I could only laugh. just believe in yourself, I know you have it in you, eun! closes my fists doing my best to show support, nodding at the improvement smiling at how good you were at memorizing details. that's really nice! I'm proud of you!!!

@im hyunsik cat auntie would also be an ideal future, yes! that is very much truth. that’s a mood I relate to that. uh I’m a few cm over 160 I know that at least. pats my head again then remembers that hands are still quite covered with flour. heck! why does my brain keep malfunctioning? anyways- I’m going to try this again the right way.. well what feels like the right way. kneads the dough back together and proceeds to mirror the steps I observed you taking before. humming to myself in deep thought as I concentrate on doing my best. this looks better-ish?

@jang eunseong do you want to be a cat auntie? I still believe cuteness is within the personality, not just the face. I ruin a lot of things by overthinking it, it does save me from certain moments thou. you're not? how tall are you then? nods in admiration. you're right! that's indeed a very deep talent of yours! bites down the laugh trying to run away from me. eun, you can just roll it all in again and redo it. I'm sure you can make it if you go slow and steady!

@im hyunsik absolutely! I might be cute now, but imagine if I knitted sweaters and had a collection of cat statues. that sounds like the life. overthinking can be a good trait sometimes though most of the time it’s not even close to being so. hey I’m not that small! waves the rolling pin in the air. meanwhile mr. ramsey has nothing on me, who do you know that can totally forget they have something on the stove TWICE, cook it on low to avoid it burning, and still burn it? that’s talent too. squints down at the butchered dough on the counter and sighs. this doesn’t look like a proper pizza crust unless you turn your head to the left, scoot back, and completely close your eyes to imagine a real one.

@jang eunseong are you saying that because you want to be cute? but aren't you cute already?? my thoughts always makes me overthink, which I despise greatly. chuckles at the scene before my eyes, letting you get out of the mess by yourself. huh... let me think... runs my finger along my jaw and rest them on my chin thinking. I guess you can make a mini chef? but you're totally getting there, like a small gordon ramsey!

@im hyunsik that’s true, I’ve also decided I’m very excited to be a grandma one day because grandmas are so cute. I love grandmas so much. my thoughts are always in the way which is why forgetting things is so easy. pats my head, getting flour on it. oh wait.. my hands are- heck. shakes trying to get the flour off, giving up on it and taking the rolling pin. do I look like a real hard working chef now? rolls out the dough while trying to look serious.

@jang eunseong true, but sometimes it's nice to think about it and imagine how it would be like, even though it might never happen. I can see that... you hurting yourself and burning food because you're distracted... huh. crosses my arms trying to hold back my laughter at your antics and ends up giving you the rolling pin. here play with it a bit, try it for yourself