[✦]- pier

sits on my skateboard and throws tiny pebbles in the water.

@❥ hyoseop a。 Jung Seonhye first met Ahn Hyoseop in her late teens. Introduced by mutual friends, she had known him as Paul, an aspiring actor who had moved back to Korea from Canada just a few years ago. There had been an instant spark, and within mere weeks, they were dating. He had been her first everything... including her first heartbreak.

They'd broken up after a messy argument in his apartment. She was upset because he flaked on their anniversary date because his manager told him to attend a casting audition. He was upset because she wasn't understanding that this could be his chance at a breakthrough. And among many hurtful words they had hurled at each other, there was one comment that would continue to haunt her: "Between you and work, I'm going to continue picking work. Without hesitation."

Two years, down the drain. All because of two sentences.

She had left without a word after he had said that and he'd made no effort to chase her down either. While it was never said, the message was quite clear: they were done. Well, with the exception of a few times within a year where they'd run into each other at a mutual friend's party. They'd drink, exchange words, and fall into bed with one another before the clock even struck midnight. It took two more years of that for Seonhye to realize that this isn't what she wanted. Even if she were to want him, she didn't want him like this, running around in secret and into each other's arms only when intoxicated. So she cut him off for good and hadn't looked back.

Until now.

It'd been a little over a year since she'd seen him when she received a package from him in the mail. He'd given her a necklace and a note asking her to meet him at their pier. And while she knew that she most definitely shouldn't, this pile of reason and logic was clearly discarded when she had made her way over to meet him. Her steps are heavy as she walks towards him, her eyes scanning his appearance from head to toe, truly taking the man in for the first time in so long. She's standing in front of him when she stops, the corner of her lips upturned into the smallest smile. She takes note of the flowers in his hands, too, but chooses not to comment on them when she speaks.

"I see you've missed me."

@❥ seonhye j。 In the moment of the night came the sounds of the waves crashing against the bridge of the pier, the sounds that led him to reminisce the warm memories of the night when he had asked her to be his.

"Jung Seonhye, will you be my girlfriend?"

As soon as she answered yes, he had thought he found his one true happiness in the world and committed himself into being with her. Well, it was something he cherished and wouldn't last any longer when days of silliness and laughter turned into daily arguments, snuggling in bed turned into one sleeping on the couch or facing against each other's backs in bed, and on some days, silence. Then soon came in work, where he was unable to find the time to spend with her, canceling dates and having to leave her for his schedule, all to start his journey in acting and skyrocketing high into his career. Unfortunately, that was what led to the end of their relationship (the break up).

Thus, within the first couple of months into their break up, he found it quite hard to take it in. It was especially hard for him to separate from her as he found himself in bed with her, often times to try and make up for the times he had missed. However, it was hard to separate from her because she was almost like an addiction. Not ually, but romantically as he found her soul, smile and self being to be the light to his darkness, like the stars that fill up the night sky. That is until when she decided to completely vanish from his life, leaving him no sign of contact from her ever again and with that being said, he'd move on and tried to be a better person than he was before, only to find himself missing her from time to time and sinking in regret but as time progressed, he found himself in the mind of stability. Even so, that would all shortly spiral down into a pit when he came across her page.

Hence, that explains why he sent her the letter and necklace as he hoped to receive some kind of closure, or perhaps, mend their relationship and maybe start all over. Yet, the thought of her not appearing at all sent him anxiety as he waited nervously by the bridge, holding a bouquet of her favorite flowers in his hand.

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ *smiles a little and nods slightly*
I would hope no one is killing anyone, but I wouldn't be surprised. The things people would do to have a chance... there is bound to be someone out there that would kill for you... Scary thought really...
*chuckles a little and shakes my head*
Getting me? hmm... I didn't see that on the menu... are you friends with the owner?
*grins a little and shakes my head slightly before nodding*
How would you like me prepared?

@❥ hwanwoong y。 when people have something to say... even if they don't.....
nods to your words slowly to understand before flashing a playful smile, leaning into my palms to cup my cheeks at what your saying.
well.. maybe you'll see that soon? Pfft- you're exaggerating. no one's killing anyone.
glances down at the hand over my own and bites down on my lip briefly.
I was thinking of getting you, but I'll also get us some samgyeopsal and some soju.

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ You're hardly that rowdy, and I love listening to people talk when they have something to say... even when they don't. It's... endearing I guess. I don't have a problem with the fact you talk, and sometimes ramble a little, or that you're rowdy, not that I've seen it... and I don't have a problem talking to you.
*shakes my head a little and turns my hand in your to take hold of yours and nods slightly*
The same goes for you. Don't sell yourself short alright. You're amazing, and I am sure many people would kill to get to even talk to you. ok.
*smiles and uses my other hand to get the menu, flipping it open on the table and looking at it, keeping your hand in my own, thumb moving slowly across the back of your hand.*
Well... You know what I want... I said my favourite food already.
What are you thinking of getting?

@❥ hwanwoong y。 I- don't know- I'm kind of rowdy and hard to talk to sometimes-?
I talk a lot..
picks up the menu, scanning over it before pausing at the compliment, cheeks heating up a bit before my eyes widen and brows furrow all in the same seconds.
hey hey. hey. shut up.
reaches out for your hand and caresses over it with my thumb.
you're amazing. As a person and as an idol. you're cute and you have killer stage presence. Anyone would kill to go out with you. And I'm glad you came out with me. Let's order? Order everything you want, it's on me this time.

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ Refuse you? Why would I do that?
*shakes my head a little and sits down stretching out a little before relaxing into the spot looking around happily a moment to enjoy the decor before focusing*
But really... Why would anyone refuse you, You're a good guy. Funny, Cute, Amazing performer... I'd be a moron to not want to get to know you... right? I think so anyway. I more surprised you'd accept me at all... You have so much more going for you than I do

@❥ hwanwoong y。 follows on behind you, a hand hovering over your back as you lead the way.
Ahhh.. yea.. I'm glad you came out with me. Quite honestly, I thought you'd refuse me-
laughs softly and nods before taking a seat at a table they were led to.
I'm sure they'll have their chance to go out. You all deserve it.
Sooo~~

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ *nods a little to your suggestion of a place, starting to make my way in*
I think its more that I'm going out at all. We haven't had a lot of time recently obviously...
It's nice that I'm making time for something other than rehearsals and such I guess. I've been pretty dedicated to this... we all have. Maybe they think they will get a chance to go out now as well
*laughs softly and shrugs slightly*
I really don't know for sure though, I didn't ask them

@❥ hwanwoong y。 interlaces our fingers and swings them a little as I pull you along.
a little? no, make sure you eat a lot today. I'll buy you anything you want.
Pfft- you didn't have to rush, you know? I could have waited a little longer.
points to a restaurant and arches a brow as if asking if this one was okay.
happy for you? To go on a date?

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ *chuckles a little, fixing my hair up as best I can before getting out and coming over to you, taking your hand and nodding slightly*
Yeah, I'm a little hungry... I made sure not to eat too much to save space for this.
It was hard not to just start stuffing my face as soon as I got home... and I had to fight to get the first shower.
*laughs a little*
It's good though... I think they were all happy for me.

@❥ hwanwoong y。 bites down on my lip and places a hand on your head, shaking it violently but gently in revenge and releases.
I know. I know. I won't worry. But I'll still stream your video 100 times. I'll tell my members to do the same.
Nods to the pier and steps out of the car before stretching my long limbs.
let's go!
Waves you over from the other side of the car and holds my hand out to you, smiling.
you must be starving.

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ *laughs a little and shakes my head*
Don't worry so much, I was joking. I don't expect you to watch... I did comment on how busy we all are didn't I, I know its not always possible to watch performances, even when you're at the music shows. So don't worry already.
*winks a little and nods slightly*
I look forward to it, and I will be waiting.
Yeah, that sounds really nice. I haven't done that in a long time.

@❥ hwanwoong y。 a-ah.. I'm sorry- I had. A prior commitment during that time.
flashes you an apologetic look, lips pursed slightly.
I'll watch it on your tube 100 times to make up for it.
sees you chuckling and breathes, nudging you lightly on the shoulder.
so you want to play me like that, hm? watch. I'll get you back.
Oh? I'm sure there's somewhere to eat samgyeopsal there. And then we can walk the beach or something, yea?
Suggests as I pull up to the parkin space.

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ *chuckles a little and shakes my head8
You didn't watch, I'm hurt.
*puts a hand over my chest dramatically before laughing softly and relaxing back into the seat*
Hmm... the pier... that sounds nice. I'm not too complicated to feed but I do like samgyeopsal the most

@❥ hwanwoong y。 studies my nails as I wait for you and looks up once I see your figure in my peripheral vision.
a wide, cheeky smile forms as I unlock the door for you and waves you inside.
hey, how was your show? Did you do well? I'm sure you did.
waits until you put on your seat belt before driving off.
Mmm.. I know there are some restaurants and shops by the pier. we can decide there? What do you like to eat?

@❥ minghao x。ᵗʰᵉ⁸ *makes sure I get the first shower when we get home, ignoring any comment from the others making sure to dress somewhat decently without letting myself over dress.*
*Looks at my phone as I get the message and replied that I'll be down in a moment before heading over to the door slipping on my shoes*
*makes sure I have everything before heading out and down, looking for your car and heading over smiling softly and opening the door*
Hey
*hops in and sits back*
Where are we going?

@❥ hwanwoong y。 after giving you a few hours to head home and get ready, I pull up to your shared residence and text you that I'm here before placing my phone into the cup holder.

[ Text ] : hey. I'm outside.