— lake.

@✽ ryujin s.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "oh?? you started liking arts because of your mom? that's pretty cool ! it's must be nice to have the same interests with your dearest ones. meanwhile my mom can't even sing lmao. my mom even joked where do I get my beautiful voices from. " stated him and laughing after that. he stared at the lake once again and hummed as he love how the environment are so peaceful and comfortable right now. "hey even being a smart and strong can get hurt too. so let me take care of you and make sure you don't get any hurt, ryujin ah. I will be your 'smart and strong' protector. if you got what I mean. " said him as he chuckles. "well technically you're precious to me. ever since that day ahem — can you just shut up or you want me to kiss you or something?" clearly he was flustered with the praise.

"pft. yah ryujin ah. I'm not gonna tell you that but you can think whatever you want to think ? because telling you would blown away my cover and I didn't want that to happen. lmao excuse me miss, what do you think I am ? casanova ? playboy ??? just to let you know you're likely the first girl I ever asked out for a date. oh well I shouldn't let you know that actually but nevermind. " he snorted and clears his throat. "well, she is very sweet indeed and thanks for keeping that in your brain. lmao you just gotta know her better and you guys can rule the world together I guess. " joked him with a small chuckles. "wow that's such an achievement you know. 7 months is pretty alright with me, just saying. even though I actually joking about it because I want you to take your time slowly and carefully about getting to know me better you know. I don't want to put any pressure on you. " haechan nodded as he listens to ryujin's answers about her ideal types with smiles on his lips. "fortunately for you, I've got all the criterias. time will tell you about it, after you know me better I guess." he leans even closer to ryujin's face and smirked. "does that mean you're willing to kiss my lips just to shut me up?"

@✽ haechan l.⁰²²⁴²⁰²³ “A bit of both! I mean truthfully, all art interests me.. but I hope to be able to venture in to the painting aspects of it.. my mom used to paint and I guess I’ve just always been interested in it. Ryujin’s smile grew as she thought back to her mother and all the paintings she had watched her mother do. A soft hum came from her as she leaned forward on the bench, eyes focused on the calm waters and the animals that were enjoying the lake. Haechan’s words had caused her to smile slightly, eyes glancing over at the male. A soft laugh of amusement left her lips as she noticed him looking away, smile turning sly as she leaned closer towards the male. “Oh? What is that, Lee? Am I really that precious to you? Worrying and caring over me when I’m completely fine.. don’t worry too much, I’m smart and strong.” She nodded in agreement with his question, humming softly as she continued glancing at him. “Oh definitely, I’ll never forget it.. might even tell all my coworkers about it. And yes, you’re definitely an idiot, but a cute one..”

“Oh?” Ryujin’s eyes stayed focused on him for a moment before she pointed to herself. “Lemme guess, am I that certain someone? Or do you say this to every girl you take out?” She teased, slight smirk tugged on her lips before she laughed. “She sounds very sweet.. regardless though, I’d like to pay my respects and treat her still.. but it’s good to know she’s not picky or anything. I’ll keep that in mind and I’ll try not to worry over it.” She playfully saluted at his words before snorting at his whining. “Ten months? I don’t know..” Ryujin stared at him for a moment before sighing. “Tell you what, if you continue to be like this on our next outing then I might consider pushing the date up to seven months even, but don’t get your hopes up!” The question had caught her off guard, choking slightly on the dumpling that was in before clearing . She didn’t even get a chance to calm herself before Haechan was leaning closer towards her, the warmth of his breath ghosting over her own lips. She leaned back just the slightest bit, cheeks quickly heating up as she stuttered over her words. “What kind of question is that? And so sudden?!” She glanced away, muttering soft curses before looking back over at him. “I guess.. um, someone that’s loyal. And caring! Definitely has to be down to earth and not a spoiled brat. I can’t handle cocky men nor selfish men. Someone that truly cares for his loved ones and is willing to go out of their comfort zone for the ones they love..” she bit at her lip, huffing as she shrugged. “I’m not answering that! You decide for yourself, Lee.. but I’m not saying a straight up no.”

@✽ taeyong l. /listens to you with a soft smile on her face. The way you talked about Eunchae bring warmth in her chest as she could tell how much the little sunshine means for you. Though the question about her parents dimmed her smile for a little. While she's trying to figure out how to answer it, she could see the mart approaching/
Oh dont forget, we need to buy groceries for dinner and tomorrow's breakfast! And some snacks too. I'm sure Eunchae would love it, right?

@✽ minju k. Well... i only have her for the past 6 years... she's been my support throughout even though technically i'm the one supporting her, but yeah. Just happy and thankful she isn't spoilt and is growing up well. She makes me cry sometimes with her mature words too, you know? Hahaha..... but that's another story to be said in the future.
/chuckles softly back, nodding a little as I make sure to drive comfortably, the lake not too far away from now/
Oh? 6 years? Did you move out to stay or something?

@✽ ryujin s.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ haechan nodded his head at her words. somehow he could agree with her. "yeah you're right. eh , art world — so you likes arts ? what kind of arts? is it drawing or painting or something else ?" asked him genuinely interested and curious about her interests. he feel like he wants to support her as much as he can and he willing to help her with anything she need as long as she can do whatever things she likes at ease. ( also she can stay away from the bar and bad guys there + bc he's quite jealous about it since he's very protective person. ) "well, I can't help but to worry you know. it's in my nature to care for someone that — precious. ahem. " admitted him as he looks elsewhere as he didn't want her to see his cheeks flushes again. "pft. " haechan can only chuckles and nodding his head. " a very unique kind of confession right ? I must be idiot then. "

haechan looks at her blushing face and snickered. "well, I am always a flatterer, but only to a certain someone... " he hinted as he steal a glance at her before he laughs. "even if you pluck a flower or give her a plastic one, she would happily accept it, ryujin. it's doesn't matter. anything you give her, she would happily receive them. so don't worry much about it. " haechan whines softly as he juts out his lips to formed a small pout on his lips. "that's too long don't you think ?? how bout ten months ?" suggest him in playfully. knowing it's just a jokes, haechan actually didn't mind at all to wait for her. she can take her time with everything and he doesn't want to rush her feelings as well. it's a sign that he respected her and only wants the best for her. "hmm...what's your ideal type of man ?" asked him curious. "am i good enough to be one ?" he chuckles and leans slightly closer to her face.

"make me. "

@✽ haechan l. A soft laugh left her lips, faint smile still there as she replayed his words in her head. “Ah, I’m always looking for new work. You know, I don’t plan on staying as a bartender forever.. my goal is to eventually venture out into the art world, but I know that will take quite some time.” Ryujin hummed in understanding before she turned towards Haechan, brow cocked as she snorted at him. “Look at you, worrying about me. Nothing to worry about, promise. I’m a strong woman, they won’t bother me too much.” A shocked laugh left her, shaking her head as she stared at him in disbelief. “You’re something else, you know that? I’ll remember the day I got confessed to while also getting insulted at that same time, and the idiot that did it.” Teasing, she let her arm bump against his as she tsked.

A pink hue flushed over her cheeks as she listened to Haechan, weakly clearing as she fidgeted in her spot. “Yeah, okay okay.. seriously, when did you become such a flatterer?“ hearing how he quickly corrected himself, Ryujin snorted. Even if it flustered her having the idea of being a daughter in law, she couldn’t deny the faint fluttering feeling in her stomach. She let out a sigh before humming at Haechan’s words. “Ah.. right. Should I treat her in the future then? That way I can make an even greater impression.” She rolled her eyes, smiling at the sound of his laughter. “Tell you what.. how about ten years? I reduced it a lot for you.” Ryujin picked up more of the food, holding it up to him as she titled her head. “Well, what do you want to know them?” A scoff escaped her lips at the compliments, brows furrowing as she sent the male a glare before taking a bite of the food herself. “Shut up.”

@✽ miyeon c. jongsuk heaves a soft sighs somehow feeling nervous about this sudden opportunity to have a blind dates. he was a busy man indeed. being a prosecutor really makes him got no life beside his job. therefore, one of his colleagues at the law firm suggesting to him to go to this one blind date so he can eventually feel how it is to have a date and who knows , there's a possibility for this blind date lead to marriage ? it's was a set up by one of his colleagues senior with his aunt. he already can imagine how awkward they gonna be when they meet. jongsuk glances at his watch on his wrist as he waits on the benches near the lake. hopefully things going well and they could become friends at least ?

@✽ taeyong l. Its a sign that she's a happy kid. You did a great job raising her by yourself, oppa. You are a great dad.
/at the mention of her mom, her smile falter a little before giving a little chuckle/
Mmh, she did. Her stew was very good. It's almost around 6 years since the last time I tasted that though.

@✽ ryujin s.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "ah you're right. dandelion is really perfect for everything.. there's a lot of jobs around too but I hope you're trying to figure something else as your job too hm?" said him as he steals a glance at her before he looks away, not wanting to get caught. "ugh I'm sorry, I didn't mean that way it's just ... I hope you can find something else as your job .. I don't say it not appropriate but still,, for your safety and such ... ahem. " he clears his throat and looks at the sight in front of him — the lake. it's very beautiful right now just like the girl next to him.( but she's prettier. ) "ack. " he rubs his own forehead and laughs right after. "oh well ,, that's makes my confessions extra ordinary right ? so you'll remember how I'm confessing to you ? — ah I wish she could look at me the same ... " mumbled him as he heaves but smiles never leave his lips.

"do you know why ? because it's you .. everything about you make me wants to laughs and happy. but you don't hear that from me. " tell him with a soft snort and crossed his arms. "pft. I think my mom would be excited to see you too. I guess she will be happy to have a daughter in law like you heh. I mean — a daughter since she doesn't have one since me and my brother are boys. hah. but I don't mind the gift. who knows she's gonna like it more coming from you. " he said with a small chortles. "fifty years are too long ,, can't you make it shorter? like in five years or something? I really - want to know you more... " his words trailed off somehow and clears his throat as he chuckles while eating the food that she fed him. " hmm. it's so good ... especially being fed by someone like you .." he noticed those red hue on her cheeks somehow its makes his heart beats so fast right now. "you're cute."

@✽ haechan l. “Well.. I mean, not exactly just for that.. it was just one of the open jobs available. I just wanted to settle down somewhere not so crazy, you know? Dandelion seemed perfect.” A small smile tugged on her lips as she thought back to when she first arrived in town; no cars honking constantly, no unnecessary shouting.. it was a relief to experience something so different from what she was used to. “Huh?” Confusion washed over her as she furrowed her brows at the male’s words. What was he talking about? “I’m sorry.. what? You think I enjoy being bothered by some drunk losers asking for my number? C’mon haech, I thought you were smarter than that..” she half joked, leaning closer before gently flicking his forehead. “Wow, thanks.. never thought of that before.” She scoffed, rolling her eyes playfully. The teasing moment was brought to a stop once she heard haechan. She blinked up at him, mouth opening to say something before quickly closing. “Did you just insult me while also confessing your love to me?” Those were the only words able to leave her lips, brow cocked as her cheeks started to burn up. “God, you-“ a string of curses left her lips as she looked away from him. “I can neither confirm nor deny your words, loser.. but side note, I think she’ll definitely like you back.”

I guess getting to laugh at you makes my day.. you make it extremely easy to do so..” a smile quickly appeared on her lips once again as she listened to haechan talk about his mom, humming. “She seems amazing, seriously.. I can’t wait to meet her one day and congratulate her for surviving you all these years. Maybe I should even give her a gift, maybe some headphones so she won’t have to listen to you.” She teased, sly smile on her lips as she glanced up at him. “Mhm, that’s what I thought.. keep this up and I might let you marry me in fifty years, if you’re lucky.” She laughed softly at her own joking, picking up some of the rice cakes. Using her free hand, she held the container under the food as she brought it closer to the male. “You better.. I can’t believe I’m actually doing this for you..” her ears started to turn the same pink hue as her cheeks, shaking her head as she sent haechan a glare. “Shut up! I’m just doing this so you won’t pass up from not eating, that’s all..”

@✽ younghoon k. The anger that was simmering just below the surface faded as quickly as it came, and now she felt ice cold at the question that might as well be an outright accustation. "You really just asked me that," her eyes wide with surprise and her tone filled with disbelief. She yanked her gaze away and looked to the quiet lake, her expression once again clear as a quiet scoff escaped her lips. "I understand where I stand with you now."

The time they had spent evading the control of their families and finding solace in their shared problem was all turned into dust. The plans she had crafted were suddenly thrown in disarray and her future felt uncertain, much less her return to her family. It felt like they were back to the start, two teens given impossible circumstances and told to deal with it, an arrangement that was the best for their families. "I agreed to go to the wedding at the engagment party. Think what you like, but I would not rat you out like that. We all thought you were still studying abroad but not for much longer."

It was only a matter of time before word reached their families and Younghoon's return was found out. There was still time to twist that story in their favor and buy some time for something else to be figured out. "I moved to Dandelion to prepare for the bar exam. I have about a year to study and decided to live away from the city, not the ideal destination for me but things worked out that way." Being away from the control of her family went unsaid and the deadline was clear, she planned to return to her family and resume her duties unlike him.

With that explanation out of the way, Dahyun turned to look at him and firmly laid out their plans. "You came to see me, we will stick with that story. It should satisfy our families for now but remember, I plan to go back in a year with or without you." After that, she will wash her hands of this problem and no longer be his shield. This could invite problems for herself in the future and she was pained at the thought but for a quiet year as planned, it was worth the trade.

@✽ ryujin s.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "oh really? just to become bartender? wow. I guess people really have their own preferences yeah?" said him as he juts out his lips pondering in thought. he pressed his tongue against his cheek as a sign he's actually annoyed with her words. "oh well, do you like it when being flirted like that?" are you having fun or something?" he scoffed in annoyance and clears his throat. "just don't mind them and just do your work I think?" he rolls his eyes in playful manners before he laughs. "to be quite honest, I didn't want to be your friend but something more maybe? are you dumb? why would I suggest marriage with you about how many times already? are you usually this dense or what? pft. but alright. friends for now but I'll get my paperwork done so we can be something more. I know you're taking interest in me too, miss ryujin. " tells him with confidence in his chest. "or even better , you just say you already have me. " mumbled him as he's getting shy himself after saying that. "I wish, but do you think she will like me back?"

"at least me being a dork makes your day right? it's makes you happy seeing me like this right ? and yeah even though it's hard to handle a son like me , she's pretty amazing. I'm thankful for my mom." hearing her ramblings about marriage again cause him to laughs hard. "ahh you're funny. there's no way I'd force you into something you don't want, miss. I'm not that kind of person. you should know that. we will marry each others when we both ready for commitment. " said him with smiles on his brims as he listen to her nagging about not eating. "yeah yeah,, sure ,, I'll eat more after this... " haechan noticed the flustered expression graces on her beautiful features that he feel like he swooned at the sight. he ate what she fed while still looking at her. "thanks , mi amor. at least you actually cares about my wellbeing. such a perfect wife to be."

@✽ haechan l. “Oh? Um, yeah.. main reason I moved here to be honest…” a look of confusion painted over her face as she stared at Haechan. She laughed a little, cocking a brow as she shrugged. “I mean, usually I only get flirted with when they’re drunk.. but I guess yeah, sometimes I get flirted with.. why?” Working at a bar or working anywhere as a woman usually left one getting flirted with. It wasn’t even an everyday occurrence, it was just that guys tended to get a lot more bold and confident after having a couple shots in their system. Ryujin stared at the male, trying to study the small actions he was doing before she hummed. Friend didn’t sound right, even if she didn’t know why she disliked hearing him use that word to describe them. “I’m your.. friend?” The question left before she could think about it, quickly clearing as she focused her attention onto the lake. “Ah, look at you.. caring and worrying over me. I’ll try my best- next time some guy comes up to me asking for my number, I’ll just flip him out instead.” Her tone was light, smiling slightly as she watched the sun reflect onto the water. “That’s sweet. you really had a love at first sight moment.. I hope she likes you back, even more so.”

“More like I’ll realize how much more of a dork you actually are.. I don’t think the words cool and haechan go together.” A sly smile tugged up on her lips as she teased Haechan, eyes slowly crinkling up as she broke out into soft laughter. “Oh please, you really are too much to handle.. your mother must be strong if she’s able to survive having you as a son.” Her brows furrowed together as she listened to the words being spoken to her, looking over at the male just to sending him a half hearted scowl. “I’ll be saying.. I do? Haech if your plan is to kidnap me and force me to marry you, I’m sorry it’s not going to work.” Her shoulders dropped as she watched Haechan wink at her, unamused expression on her face as she pointed to the arranged food. “Stop being dumb and eat! I can’t believe you ate nothing prior.. that’s not good for your health, haech.” Silence soon took over after the last part of Haechans sentence was spoken, Ryujin’s lips opening to say something but quickly closing. She could feel her cheeks heating up as she hesitantly picked up one of the dumplings, slowly bringing it closer towards the male’s lips. “I Hope you know I’m only doing this so you don’t die from starvation..”

@✽ minju k. That's true.. and she's loud and noisy so it'll be easy to spot her from afar especially in school haha... wouldn't have it any other way though.
/turns to look at Eunchae with a soft smile, reaching to ruffle her hair before setting off once again when the light turns green, chuckling a little/
Let's hope the original lee taeyong recipe is up to standards~ maybe I do need that years of experience before it'll be my mother's standard... probably a grandfather by then haha... does your mom make nice soup too? And yup, sounds great~ I want to see my Minmin in her bakery action up close too!

Casually sits and dangles my feet into the water

I’m alone, water is cooling , the jellyfish and normal fish are blobbing and swimming about
Ahh life is peaceful

@✽ ryujin s.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ a small frowned graces his features after hearing her job. " you're — bartender? wait , is there anyone trying to flirt with you there ?" asked him feeling sensitive about it somehow. man what if there's another rich or hot guy trying to flirt with this girl and she gave in ? no. that can't be happening. he bites his lips as he trying to calm down himself. "I'm just worried because .. you're my friend... bad peoples are usually around there too... so .. be careful not to .. get flirted on I guess..ahem." ofc he's gonna hides the fact that he's actually jealous about it. "yeah ... she's my muse ever since I saw her at the first time." admitted him with smiles graces on his lips.. "I think I like her a lots. "

"pft. you said so because you didn't know me better. you should know me more so you'll find out my other cool side, okay?" he couldn't help but to laughs at her reactions, finding it's so adorable somehow seeing her flustered like that. "aye don't say that. I'm not lying though. it's a fact. nah. even if my mom knock some sense on me, things still like that. I might change or I might not..depends." he rolled his eyes playfully and clears his throat. "I'll be honest later, when I got a courage to say that and by that time, the only thing you'll say is — I do. " he glances at her and stifle his laughter. "it's a secret obviously. why would I tell you my plan ?? oh please. " he his lips at foods and waits patiently as you arranged them. "hmmm... that bad?" he shoots her a playful winks and laughs after that. "ack don't do that !! why are you using violence on me .. this is abusing in marriage you know. pmsl. only if you feed me first. "

@✽ haechan l. “Oh?” The mentioning of the males career caught her interest, brows raising up slightly as she stared at him. “A lyricist? That’s cool.. I’m a.. I’m a bartender currently, but I also run a pretty popular art blog.. but yeah” she sheepishly smiled as she stuffed her hands into her pant pockets. Saying her work out loud left her feeling not nearly as cool as the male- I mean how often do you run into people that are in the music industry? “So.. she inspired a new song for you? That’s pretty amazing, I bet she’d be absolutely flattered if she knew.. that’s like, some kind of hallmark plot or something.” She joked, eyes crinkling with her smile as she thought about haechans words. He must really be head or heels for this mystery woman to be writing songs about her. The faintest twinge of jealousy filled her for a moment before she pushed it aside, mentally scolding herself for being jealous over so,some that wasn’t even hers.

“I think everyone is cooler than you, haech..” she teased the male, smirk on her lips. The teasing didn’t last long once haechan kept talking, embarrassment filling up as she shook her head. “Adorable and reckless? Shut up, I’m no longer allowing you to talk.. all you do is lie.” She scoffed out a laugh, sending the make and unamused look before shrugging. “Maybe I do, maybe I don’t. Aish, you’re a brat! I hope your mom smacks some sense into you, really..” she laughed as her hand was swatted away, eyes stuck on the male as she stared at his flustered expression. “You’re lying, you know exactly what I’m talking about cutie.. but it’s okay, you’re cute acting like you don’t know.” As they sat down, ryujin drummed her fingers against her covered thighs, snorting softly. “You have a plan? Do I get to know about said plan, or is it a secret?” She glanced over at him, sending him a playful glare as she arranged the food. “There you go again about marriage and me being your wife.. really, how badly do you want me to become Mrs. Lee?” Hearing that haechan hadn’t eaten yet shocked her, eyes widening slightly before gently smacking his arm. “Ah you idiot.. you still need to eat no matter what! Here, you take the first bite then..”

@✽ taeyong l. I think she's pretty tall for kids around her age. And let me try the original lee taeyong recipe first, although no matter what, you will never beat your mom's recipe tho~ she has years of experience of making that kimchi jjigae.
/couldnt help but to blush when you offer her to wear your clothes, but seeing your frame isn't that muscly nor much bigger than mine, the clothes probably fit enough for her/
Um...I'll take on that offer then since I doubt we would do anything near the lake water in this cold weather. Can I also get a bread ingredients? I'll make fresh bread for our breakfast in the morning.

@✽ minju k. Eung~ I will!
/Eunchae grins back in return, before focusing back on her game while I keep my eyes on the road, only turning back to you when the car stops at a red light/
Mm, a cabin. Oh, Lotte World huh? That'll be a fun trip, Everland too! I hope she's tall enough to ride all the rides... I haven't measured her in a long while.
/chuckles softly back at you, heaving a sigh of relief when you weren't opposed to the idea/
Mhmm, barbeque, and maybe I can make that kimchi jjigae for you as well~ though based on what she said.. I think I need to improve on the recipe. You gotta give me some pointers too, Minju ah. And don't worry about the spare clothes, I'm sure the supermarket has some, or you can wear mine!

@✽ ryujin s. Haechan nodded with a soft hum. "Yeah, probably she will be embarrassed, but I don't think she's got any clue that it's all about her, you know, and that's fine. Even though I badly want to see her cute reactions. heh. She's currently my muse, though. Oh, I haven't told you, I'm a lyricist, and I wrote a song about her too." tells him with a soft smile that graces his brims (purposely not telling her that he's actually a singer-songwriter). Even though the girl is in front of him right now, the thought of writing his own song about her makes his stomach fill with butterflies.

"Yeah, she's definitely cooler than me. Well, she gave birth to me. That's what makes her even cooler, and yes, I think she will be fond of you because of your adorable antics, or maybe your reckless ones. " Hearing the question leaves Haechan a bit flustered. Oh my, did she really ask him that? "hah. So you want to tell me that I'm very good-looking, huh? heh. ofc my mom! She will be proud if I tell her it's her, but I ain't admitting this in front of her, you know. I'm not going to let her be so proud" said him as he chuckled, knowing that the girl is trying to flirt. His eyes widened when her pinches became affectionate as she cupped his rosy cheeks. "h honest what ,, idk what's you trying to say ahem." He gently swats her hands away from his face and clears his throat. "I'm just joking about those things, but I do have a plan for it somehow." he said as he looked at the female with a small smirk. "As you should, it's my duty to spoil you today and the day onwards, so yeah. since you're going to be my wife later on." said him as he steals a glance at her reactions. They both take a seat, and Haechan heaves a soft sigh. "let's eat. I'm hungry. I haven't eaten yet because I've been stuck with my song."

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@✽ haechan l. Her interest perked up at the mentioning of ‘her’. So it was a girl.. that only led to her thinking more about who he might be talking about, that annoying feeling of jealously slowly building up in her. She tried her best to push whatever feelings were rising right now, clearing as she gave him a questioning look. “Oh, she’ll be embarrassed? Embarrassed to be liked by you, huh?” She , playfully rolling her eyes as she noticed the smirk on the males lips. “Well, I’d sure hope so!” Hee thoughts shifted to imagining what it’d be like to hang out with his mom, trying her best to picture what she would look like as her smile grew. “You think she’d adore me? Really? What’s she like? I bet she’s cooler than you..” she laughed softly, hand covering as she nodded. “Oh believe me, it’s not surprising to hear you inherited annoyingness.. the question is, who did yiu inherit your looks from?” She tried to flirt, cringing a bit at her efforts before sinking into the bench slightly. The words that left his mouth left her scoffing, cocking a brow as she looked up at him. “Four months? You think I’m that quick? I think you’re self projecting- you’re the one that’s mentioned chapels and marriage almost five times since this date has began..” watching haechans cheeks flush, ryujin couldn’t help but coo at how cute he looked. Her hand that had been pinch his cheek changed to just cupping the cheek. “Come on then, be honest with me..” she winked playfully before focusing on all the food that was getting packed for them. Hearing him order both options left her slightly surprised, eyes widening as she looked back and forth between the old woman and haechan. “Oh- both? Wow.. I’m feeling spoiled today..” she bowed her head, saying her thanks as she grabbed the food. “Really.. you didn’t have to get both, but thank you.. really.” She let herself be tugged, increasing her pace as she followed the male back to the bench. They sat down, placing the food in between them as she sat criss crossed on the bench.

@✽ taeyong l. oh really? I should try your dad's kimchi jjigae later then. Remind him to make me some, Eunchae-ah~
eh?
/blinks few times as she stares at you with wide, surprised eyes/
a cabin? I thought we're just going somewhere like lotte world or something...
but of course, I wont say no to barbeque. It's a pleasant surprise, Yong oppa
thank you for inviting me with you two.
Oh, wait- I didn't bring any spare clothes though-

@✽ ryujin s. hearing that cause haechan to stifle his laughter because what's would her reaction gonna be if she found out that it was actually her ? damn , this woman never failed making him smile and it's feels so good around her. it's make him didn't want to let her go. "ah yeah sure sure. I won't tell you okay. because that 'unfortunate' person probably will be embarrassed after knowing if it's all bout her. " tells him with his annoying smirks tugged the corner of his lips. "haha you bet. I think my mom surely gonna adore you as well... well I hope so because she's quite bright unlike — my dad. lmao I think I've inherited her bright and annoying self you know. " said him as he steals a glance at her before he laughs. "wait what? forty years ??? are you sure , shin ryujin? who knows you gonna ask me to marry you in a 4 months or something ? not that i mind but yeah. " hearing that cause haechan's cheeks flushes again. " can you just shut up or do you want me to be honest here ?" asked him half threatening before he chuckles. " okay, ahjumma can we get both of soondae and dumplings as well... ah yeah. thanks.." they both waits until their foods are ready and haechan took out his wallet from his pocket and the cash as he hands over to the ahjumma. "just keep the balance yeah. have a good day ahjumma. thank you ." greet him as he bows his head. "yah let's go." he gently tug ryujin's hand and lead her into the same bench earlier.

@✽ haechan l. Ryujin thought for a moment, exaggeratedly tapping away at her chin before looking over at the male. “Mmmm… nope. I think I’d rather wait and see who the unfortunate person is, I already feel sorry for them.” She ended her words with a playful smirk, sending him a wink before breaking into laughter. She placed her hand over , laughter slowly dying down as she shook her head. “Kidding, kidding.. but really, don’t tell me. I’ll fighure it out eventually..” her eyes crinkled up as her smile grew, trying to imagine what haechans mother was like. How big of a compliment was it to be told she’d get along well with his mother? “Oh? I could never forget you and your annoying self.. though, your mom might become my new favorite person if you think I’d get along that well with her..” she snorted softly, patting haechans back in mock sympathy. “But remember, marriage won’t happen in the near future,, you gotta give it at least forty years.” The mistake in his words left ryujin quietly giggling. She threw her head back, cooing exaggeratedly before reaching up to pinch on of his cheeks. “Oh, what’s this? I never said I like you, Lee Haechan.. perhaps, are your feelings towards me that strong?” She teased, teasing smile tugging on her lips as she slowly glanced over at the food options. “Uuuh… soondae? Or dumplings maybe?”

@✽ ryujin s. " why ? does that's makes you curious about it already? do you want me to tell you who's the specific person? I mean I don't mind. but I'm worried that the person might not be ready to hear that yet.." his words trailed off as he's trying to give the hints at her who's the 'specific' person before he emits a soft chortles. "I bet if she met you, you'll forget my existence.. I personally thinks that you two will ... hang out well even without me...." tells him with smiles still gracing his brims. hearing that cause haechan to laughs and nodding his head while rubbing the part she's been pushing off. "I'm just kidding though....but that's okay ... imma keep that pinky promise is important after this yeah.." haechan rolled his eyes playfully and shaking his head. "you're quite unbelievable and cute at the same time , idk. but yes. you gonna go with lee right after we married in the future.. omg can't wait. " he hums at the question and he turned to look at her adorable features when she's tilting her head like that. "I like you too. eh — I mean ahem... I like them as well... yeah ... " he quickly looks at the seller and smiles nervously with his cheeks flushes. "ahjumma .. can you give me us 4 portion of this ..uh...do you want another snacks .." asked him without looking at her.

@✽ haechan l. “Ah.. a specific person?” She replayed his words for a moment, hands on her legs as she stared out into the lake. She wasn’t necessarily hoping to be the one he was talking about, but she would be lying if she said a part of her heart fluttered at the thought. She shook her head, pushing away her thoughts as she cocked a brow at the male. “You tease your mother?” A soft chuckle left her lips, he seemed like a mommas boy.. it was fitting. “Oh, would she? Next time, let her know when we’ll be out! Maybe then she can tell me all your secrets and embarrassing stories~” she teased lightly, smile growing as she tried to imagine the male and the mother. Hee teasing smiles quickly fell as she cursed out. “Aish, you-“ she pushed the male, tsking as she patted at her heated cheeks. “Stop joking about marriage! I’m not ready to be a wife yet, you dork..” the teasing left her flustered, shyly nodding before sending haechan a weak glare. “And what if I do? Pinky promises are important, you know!” She got up along side him, nodding as she gently grabbed onto the sleeve of his jacket. “I think you’d make a great wife you know… but I guess Lee will have to do.. and yes, they’re on of my like… ultimate favorite thing to eat.” She glanced up at him. Titling her head slightly. “Do you.. like them as well?”

With a few boxes, she dumped on land, had started to finally crack, gahyeon sighed. "It is time , to finally remove them."
Loading them up onto a boat, without the risk of sinking, she climbed in after , and headed to the middle of the lake. "Unless someone else is here at like , two in the morning, I have doubts anyone will catch me."
Once there, she happily threw the boxes of dead bodies into the water , looking around once again and smirked. "It is perfect, real perfect!"
After throwing the last box into the water, she made her way back to land, tied up her boat and then quietly left. "And that is the end of that ."

@✽ dahyun k. "It's-" He started and stopped almost immediately, relieved that he didn't have to unpack his entire exposition to Dahyun. Deep down he knew that the more he spoke about his entire reason to come back, the more it sounded like he was making excuses to others and mostly himself. Hiding away in this small town of his childhood could only be a front for so long - he knew his grandfather would call for him again - force him into a role that he never wanted in the first place. He'd rather walk amongst a bed of nails than go back to what he had become. Younghoon ponders silently, lifting his gaze from the grass to look at Dahyun's tired face, a wave of guilt coming back to him yet again.

He could have told her, he trusted her after all but-he was also afraid. Of what? He couldn't pinpoint what exactly, he was afraid of many things.

The air from Younghoon's sigh gathers in a white mist from the temperate cold that had settled in the air, perhaps it felt colder by the distance between them where frost seemed to permeate like an icy bridge. "I decided to become a middle school teacher, I teach civics & economics. Crazy right? I should probably be having investor meetings with stuffy old men but here I am." He keeps his gaze fixed on Dahyun, "I'm thinking of living of living a quiet life for as long as I can. When it's time to face the music, I'll do what I have to...be a good heir, good grandson, all that bull. Or maybe I won't, I don't think I've had my fill of freedom just yet."

He tears his gaze away, looking out at the stream of water. "What are you doing here anyway? Are you just here for the wedding? If not then did.../he/ send you?"

@✽ nara k. Seoham tried to keep his composure, not wanting to laugh when she mentioned needing to basically sell her organs to pay off medical school debt. She was right of course, it really was that expensive, knowing his old pre-med friends who suffered after they all graduated from SNU. “I think a lot of them are just either really hardworking… or really rich. And it’s fine!” he commented, chuckling and waving his hand, letting her know that he didn’t mind her phrasing in any way. “I do, it really does help with the job, though it’s almost an occupational hazard sometimes.” He eyed her expression silently, believing he may have given her the worst suggestions for hobbies. “Well, I took up boxing for a while. There is the boxing form aspect of it, but normally I did it to let off steam more than anything!” The male took another big bite out of his sandwich, only a small piece of it being left, chewing slowly. “Well… you could gift those candles, you know? Or sell them! No pressure on making candles though, Nara. That was just a very random suggestion!”