— mountain.

@✽ junhoe k. Truth to be told, Soojin's friends were telling her how her ex-online boyfriend might be a poser but since she was blinded, she chose to believe what she wants to. The guy in the photo was handsome and looks like exactly her type-- someone who has an athletic body, thick eyebrows, well defined nose and plump lips.
Plus, she was young, naive and a hopeless romantic mess. Fast forward to present, everything made sense. The guy clearly didn't know her at all and at the very least know her name, which was impossible since she and that online guy talked for months. She was indeed catfished! To save face, she faked a smile and gave him a slight awkward bow. "oh, I'm sorry, nevermind. I thought you looked like someone I know. I am Lee Soojin by the way. I guess you and that guy have same names too. How odd." She purses her lips and squints her eyes trying to make the situation less awkward. At this moment, Soojin can't explain how she's feeling. It's as if there's an entire zoo inside her tummy. She just wants to be swallowed by the land she's stepping on alive. She definitely feels the tension between the man standing opposite to her but her brain can't seem to process everything.

@✽ ayaka m. "Ahh..." He couldn't help but to laugh while rubbing his nape sheepishly when she pointed out about his outfit which definitely pretty unsuitable for winter hike. "It was really out of boredom. I didn't check the weather to be honest and just out with minimum effort to prevent the cold. Never thought I'd be caught in a snowstorm like this." The question about the wood made him look around before shaking his head. "No, i think this is all we have. I've checked nearby before lighting up the fireplace. Lets just hope the storm wont last too long so we can get out from this... miserable hut. Anyway, I'm Jay. Despite the weather and the circumstance, we met, it's pleasure to meet you." Jay grinned as he offered his hand for handshake towards the female, at least he wouldn't stuck in the cold all alone and have someone to talk to since he left his phone back at home, another grave mistake he did.

@✽ jay p. as soon as the male spoke, she could only looked on in confusion at the choice of wear he actually picked. it was a tad too little for this kind of weather and nodded a few times, taking a couple steps inside and then turning around to carefully close the door that looked like it was about to collapse any time soon before joining the male at the fire that the other apparently built. "It isn't much but at the very least sufficient to last until the storm passed. Uhm... you sure have very little to wear..", she pointed out, sitting on the ground close to the source of heat while removing her gloves and held it out close just so it could be warmed up. "What made you want to come up the mountains on such a cold day and even better, not enough warm clothes on your back. that's pretty daring of you to be dressed like that." her gaze couldn't helped but to roam around the hut before landing on the buff man before her, questioning his life choices on his behalf. "Do we have any more dry wood or branches around?"

@✽ ayaka m. ", , "
The curses left Jay's mouth as he raced toward the nearby shelter he passed by on his way up. It's all started because of his boredom with nothing to do. He already delegating the job to his employees and made sure everything run smoothly before leaving the venue and back to his house. As he stared at the picture of mountain, he decided to just go for a little hike without checking the weather so now when he caught up in the snow, he had no one else to blame but himself. Teeth clattering due to the coldness, his clothes were all soaked wet and when he finally found a hut, which didn't look like it would hold for another months, Jay wasted no time to just went inside to get a cover. Luckily there was a small fireplace and some wood left to warm himself up, and fortunately he did bring a lighter along since well, he is a smoker, although not a heavy one. Jay took the padded jacket off and sigh in relief when the fire warmed up his body, but his peacefulness was soon interrupted by the hut door being opened along with the cold winter air inside. He ly to see a female standing there in the doorway. Jay nodded at her question and gestured the spot beside him. "Yeah, it was all too sudden. At least we have this hut to hide for a while. Come here, it's better than to stand near the door." he gave her a soft smile, trying not to look creepy or anything like that. "This fire isn't much but at least it could make us warm."

@✽ jay p. it had been a while since she was last in touch with nature and seeing how it was her day off, she chose to trek up the mountains just for the heck of it. it could also be a good form of exercise as well. unfortunately of all days, it had to be heavy snow way later in the day and ayaka chose to go hours before the snowstorm come. decking out in thick winter wear, warm winter mountain boots that had its claws underneath to prevent herself from slipping on ice, she started up the trail, the most recommended one since it was the shortest trail and boosting great view of the dandelion town and other mountains. being not aware of the time she occasionally stopped to admire the view and take pictures only then to realize that the signs of the storm were right in front of her. the vicious moving bare trees around her made her steps becoming more hurried, rushed even as she tried to find a shelter to ride it out until she saw a sign that pointed to a hut to which she made her way there and only seeing a dilapidated hut. "why does the shelter look so run down...", she mumbled under her breath and pondered about entering when a harsh wind blew at this junction, forcing the Japanese to just go inside and bear it. "huh?" she blinked at the another presence in the same hut and no it was not a ghost. It was a guy and also probably hiding from the storm. "hi... I guess you're here to hide from the snowstorm?"

@✽ eunbi k. One bag in his hand as Byunchan standing next to his car, looking out Eunbi to see if she arrived yet or not. Taking a sip of his coffee since that's his habit since he was in college, one cup of coffee every morning whenever he needs to do something that day. He put his coffee on top of the trunk of his car as he look around once more when he heard a voice behind him.

Byungchan looked around toward the direction where the voice was coming from, spotting a girl carrying a bag with her calling of his name. Blinking for a few second before he points at himself and realized that she was indeed calling his name, He walked closer to her with a curious smile on his face." You must be Eunbi then, it's nice to meet you too." He gently shock his head denying her question, before showing her the time." Don't worry you didn't come late, It just me came in early."

He popped trunk to get his other bag as well, looking at Eunbi with a smile as he took out the bag before putting on his shoulder." I think we can go now, don't want to start too late to the point we can't find a good spot to rest." Locking his car while carrying two bags along with the coffee he was drinking earlier, Byungchan walked next to Eunbi, making sure she is okay." How long have you been hiking, Eunbi? I only started when I started as a lawyer, this is one of the ways I release my stress from work. "

@✽ byungchan c. as much as eunbi hates to admit, she doesn't like being stood up in a middle of a schedule.

one time someone did that, back when she was in france, her mood turned sour and was unable to properly communicate to her twin sister for about a week. eunbi thought it was because of stress, or the unavoidable inquiries of the status of her work from her grandmother delivered to her ex — but, looking back, it was because of the crippling disgust she felt whilst waiting on the bus stop for her companion to arrive. they were kind enough to send a text about canceling, but it still left a prick in her heart. memories of her toughing herself up in front of said companion after knowing they canceled because they went to a different schedule, one that was rather impromptu, can still make her shudder up to this day.

it might be a pride thing, but not mostly. eunbi wholeheartedly admits that she spent time and effort thinking about what to do, what to wear, what to bring — the precautions, needed equipment and mapping hazardous areas — only to have it drained in a flash hurt more than being stubbed on the toe. she is more than fine with rescheduling, only if they sent a message day(s) before their appointment. emergencies, additionally, are a given pass.

and then, deja vu happened. her supposed companion canceled on their hiking trip one weekend and she didn't feel like hiking again.

but then byunchan is kind enough to ask to be her hiking buddy for next week's hike. it is almost every weekend that eunbi goes hiking as a way to destress, and avoiding it for almost two weeks makes her feel like a time bomb every passing second. there is no other reason to turn down the offer with being with nature. she needs to be out of her apartment too, anyways.

eunbi packs the same bag she was supposed to bring with her bailed companion, one hand carrying her own tent, and her trip to the area doesn't take too much time. spotting what she can assume as him and his car from afar, eunbi takes longer strides to the vehicle he's pretty close by and offers a friendly smile to him. "hi, this is eunbi. i supposed you're byungchan? nice to meet you. i'm sorry i made you wait."

@✽ soojin l. coming to his senses, there was no way he could continue this facade, he obviously needed to come clean. hopefully, she wasn't someone who hated him or that would bring some scandal. junhoe gulped hard as he got even closer to the woman. feeling a rather odd attraction but also a sudden familiar feeling, as if he actually knew her from before. "you see, I meet a lot of people every day, it's hard to keep up with names.. my apologies." scratches the back of his nape. "yea.. that's my name, and you are?" the male finally took the courage to inquire the stunning looking woman standing by him. unsure if he should sit or step aside, he didn't want to creep her out. junhoe had a 'dating' scandal lately that almost cost him his taekwondo career, having a whole fight with his manager over someone pretending to have a baby with junhoe. in reality, he had never met this woman, so he was being extremely careful this time. but he couldn't pretend that he wasn't attracted to this lady, nowhere in his brain, he could fetch the memory of this mysterious being but he was ready to find out and even get to know her a lot more, now that he had the chance.

@✽ junhoe k. Soojin might look gullible and fragile but her intincts were never wrong. She knows that there's something strange with the man standing in front of her. He just looks exactly like the photos she had saved in her phone but there is an unsettling feeling that tells her that this person and the person she had talked to before wasn't the same.

"Hold on, so you don't know my name at all?" She furrowed her brow a little as if probing for more words that he might say, wanting to stay in the topic. While doing so, her attention switched to his features, eyeing him from his eyes to his lips down to his muscular build and back to his eyes. He is indeed handsome and gives off a masculine vibe just like how she imagined. She clears and takes a step forward, lessening the gap between them "I don't mean to be rude or anythingㅡ but your name is Junhoe, right? " She asked, confirming his identity. She tried to maintain her composure but she herself is confused.

@✽ soojin l. Junhoe was caught by surprise, the woman had just called him by his own name. sure, he was well-known around the town and even in some places internationally for representing korea. but how come this gorgeous woman would know him. he gulped hard, thinking he might have gotten involved with her while drunk at some party. stepping closer to try to recognize her, but he couldn't recall. politely showing a smile, junhoe lied. "oh yes! how's going? it's been a while, no?" keeping his fake 'i know you' smile, the male was now just a couple of steps from the woman. if she was beautiful from afar, the close-up really shook his world. y and flexible.

to ease his shame, junhoe looked around to embrace nature, trying to talk about something else. "so what brings you here? do you practice here a lot? it's a great day, isn't it?" his facade would easily fail if she went back to the topic and would make more questions. junhoe is never the best liar, even though he hides the secret he has. but it was under extreme conditions, or else he wouldn't be living right now.

@✽ eunbi k. The sky was so clear that people could see everything, it was one of those days that would be perfect to go hiking. Byungchan had that plan when he saw the weather report a few days ago, but he didn't want to do it alone so he called someone that he know for a while, Eunbi. They met each other at a party, and was introduced to each other by one of their mutual friend. He packed everything he needed for the hike as he left the house, getting into his car as he drive to the mountain to meet up with Eunbi.

Arrived at the mountain after a long drive as he found spot in the parking lot, grabbing his backpack before exits his car. Looking around the entrance as Byungchan waits for Eunbi to show up, leaning against the car as he look around few more times. When he realized it was still early for the meet up time, going back to his car as he sat there for the time being. A small yawn escaped his lips since he went to sleep too late, he had been working some of the cases so late that he didn't get enough rest for the pass few days. Only closed for a moment to get some rest, only few minutes had pass as he decided to get out of the car again so Eunbi could see where he was.

@✽ junhoe k. When their gaze met, she realized that the man was about to approach her. Since it was Junhoe, she tried to atleast look decent by drying the tiny beads of sweat on her forehead and tucking a few strands of hair behind her ear. She slightly bowed back and said her greetings trying to process the thought that the guy she met online turned boyfriend and the one who ghosted her is standing in front of her. Though they never met in person and never did a videocall once, she is certain that it was him.

What surprised Soojin more was the fact that this guy who has been watching her doesn't even know let alone recognize her. She blinked and scoffs in disbelief. "Hi, Junhoeㅡ uhm do you not recognize me?"

@✽ soojin l. the male's tongue played vaguely inside his mouth, it was hypnotizing how flexible she was, it wasn't the first time but the sporty male had a weak bone. failing to see how her eyes were now on him, unconsciously stepping closer to the woman to watch her from a better angle. settling his hand on the nearby tree, his orbs were filled with curiosity, grasping the rough surface of the trunk.

as junhoe got closer, he finally woke up from his own deep thoughts, gulping involuntarily when their eyes met. usually, he was really confident about himself, perhaps was the surprising moment of the sudden exposure, which he could only blame himself. taking his sweet time to regain posture, junhoe took a couple of firm steps towards the woman. "hello there." he said with a polite grin playing on his tiers, bowing in her presence ignoring the fact that he actually met her before. "... please continue, I don't want to disturb your exercise"

@✽ junhoe k. It was a usual day for Soojin to record her weekly yoga practice on the mountains. To be one with nature, to be able to hear the rustling sound of the leaves as the wind blew and to inhale the mere earthy scent of the air in her favorite location is something that she looks forward every week. She does this as a form of grounding and meditation.

The weather was perfect. Although the sun was shining brightly as ever, there were trees almost everywhere giving her spot enough shade to start her session. She unrolled her mat beside her water tumbler and tied her long brown hair into a messy bun. Right after, she began her practice with a chant and sun salutations.

Unaware of her surroundings, she continued to move and stretch her body gracefully. She took a deep inhale as she extends her arm forward while the other holds onto her ankle forming a dancer's pose which enhances her curves and most especially her glutes under her thin piece of lululemon leggings.

In the middle of her practice, she noticed a random stranger that somehow looked familiar. She glued her gaze on him and tried her best to recognize his familiar features. She can't be mistaken, that was his online boyfriend who ghosted her..

@✽ soojin l. Junhoe returned from one of his championships, and as a tradition for reaching the final, he liked to spend the day in the mountains. But it wasn't just because of the ritual, but also because he always encountered this yoga woman there. It was like she mesmerized him and allured him in. The young male would watch her from afar, unable to recognize her, but sometimes he would stay there for hours watching her. Today was no different, and he wanted to watch her, almost as if he was gifting himself a view of the yoga mountain girl. Junhoe hiked all the way up to the top and walked the narrow path toward where she always practiced.

And there she was, wearing her yoga clothes and stretching her whole body, it seemed like she was initiating her yoga session. Junhoe stood her watching her, he really wanted to approach her but was too self-aware, he didn't want to come off as a stalker. Even though he was more of an admire and loved how her body moved.

@✽ siwan i. It's just weird... okay? We don't like each other at all in that way, only arranged marriage because of our families, you know that. You escaped from it by marrying Seolhyun. But she's 99% better than the girls you dated before though.
/sighs along with you when I notice how quiet you became, gently rubbing your back with a hand/
Just don't hurt yourself and hurt her... okay? I'll shut up now. Yes yes, feed me and tuck me in, sleep with me tonight oppa pleaseeeeeee... I don't.. think I'll be able to sleep alone for a while...

@✽ nayeon i. mmh i do hope so too. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Why weird? You two are going to get married anyway. What so weird about it?
Seol is cute. I admit that.
/your teasing was just making him grows quieter as he thinks about what happened and the realization which followed after. A sigh coming out as he shakes his head/
That's a talk for another day. We almost arrived anyway. We should get you feed, cleaned and tuck you in.

@✽ siwan i. That's true... and Yeojin.. it depends on what she's going to study, isn't it? As much as I dislike her from stealing away my baby sister spot... I just hope she doesn't get dragged into it and do something she likes. And I don't know... it's just.. weird.. don't put those thoughts into my head. Hey, I played Pacific Rim, okay? Action packed movie, but I guess he was so tired..
/slaps your back lightly when you chuckle, letting out a huff before noticing the sudden silence from you, raising my eyebrows, voice slowly turning into a tease/
Maybe because she's cute? You two totally did it, I swear. Whatever happened to that contract marriage thing? All lies huh, oppa~~ you're falling for her, aren't you?

@✽ nayeon i. Well, Yoona also didn't seem to be that interested in business, unlike you, me and Nana. And in all honesty? I don't want Yeojin to be stuck with it either.
And why not? I mean, I know you and your...shenanigans, why not with him tho?
what kind of movie did you play, Nay? A documentary?
/cant help but to laugh at his own joke before the laughter died all of sudden when you asked the question. Luckily you cant see how red his face became after that/
...why do you wanna know about that? You never been this curious before

@✽ siwan i. Mmm at least he's making a name for himself. We all are. Except Yoona... after she got married, I guess.
/lets out a scoff when you mention about me sleeping with him/
Please... I didn't sleep sleep with him, don't make it sound like that oppa. He just fell asleep on my couch while watching a movie, that workaholic... How about you though? Did you sleep sleep with Seolhyun? When's the baby coming?

@✽ nayeon i. He was so set about not wanting to do any of our business since he's still just a kid. Only focused on his drawings and paintings. Luckily he has the talent. Our art gallery in Seoul is doing well because of his exhibitions.
/raises his brow when you mentioned Hyungsik/
How did you know he drools? You slept with him? Well then again, he's your fiance so you two sleeping together is fine.

@✽ siwan i. Pfft... Jaebum oppa... I don't even know what he's doing, our parents sure gave up on him.
/chuckles softly before lightly slapping your back, then going back into a hug/
I'm not asleep, stupid... besides, I don't drool, who do you think I am, Park Hyungsik?

@✽ nayeon i. Seolhyun surely doesn't mind at all and don't apologize at all. you know at the end of the day, no matter how old you are, you will always be my baby sister. And I will do anything in my power to protect all of you. Minus Jaebum since he's a guy and he should be able to defend himself.
/chuckles softly as he drives to his place. although he's very concerned about her, for now, he'll just let her rest as much as she needs/
Yah, don't fall asleep back there. It's dangerous. plus, my back would smell bad with your drool. ew

@✽ siwan i. Okay... sorry for being a nuisance and causing inconvenience, oppa.. i hope Seolhyun is okay with it...
/nods and holds on to you tightly as you start driving, hiding my face in your back as I just close my eyes, trying to run away from everything in my mind, your humming which i've heard for years, the same melody and tune, calming, making things a little bit easier/

@✽ nayeon i. ...not that I want it.
/muttered under his breath while waiting for you to get on the bike, patting your hand which around his waist after you're on/
She's an early riser. And by the time we get there, its probably already close to 5am. Warm food before sleeping is never wrong. Hold on tight.
/wears his own helmet before driving back to his place, humming softlg while his brain already forming ways to talk to their father about your condition.

@✽ siwan i. That's true, you're going to inherit the company next time anyway, you're so capable, oppa. Please~ am I still not cute?
/does the pout with the same bunny teeth sinking into her lip, giving a little giggle at the end; slings on her purse after she takes it from the car then taking your hand to get onto the bike, hands wrapping around your waist, happy and thankful that you were here to help and to cheer her up after the dark incident. it'll be a while before she truly gets over it though, if ever/
Mm.. I am.. but she wakes up so early? It's only 4am...
/snuggles into your back a little more, feeling protected/
stew and hot chocolate then sleep, sounds good to me...

@✽ nayeon i. heh. I am his favorite child~ its fine.
oh yeah, you looked like almost being swallowed by the uniform and the hat hahaha that bunny teeth sunk on your lip as you pouted
wow where did my cute baby sister went? I missed her~
/grins teasingly at you, hoping that his little teasing could at least turn your mood to be a better one after what happened. Get on the bike then revive the engine as he offered you a hand/
Seol might've just wake up by the time we reach the house. You're comfortable around her, right? lets have breakfast together, like the old time. plus you looked like a zombie. you need that sleep.

@✽ siwan i. O-okay oppa... just don't get yourself into trouble because of me...
/takes a deep breath, calming down finally before giving a nod, huddling the jacket closer to my body with a hand, and letting out a little chuckle when the helmet was placed on me, size just a little too big for my tiny head as you adjusted the chin straps for me/
Yah~ what kindergarten era... because of my oversized uniform and the sun hat mom always put on me when she drove me to class? It wasn't my choice...

@✽ nayeon i. I can't promise you that, Nayeon. What he'd done was unnecessary. You've proved your worth to the family more than enough. No need for you to deal with this kind of job. It's mine. and you, Im Nayeon, is never useless. Anyway, enough talking about that. Get your bag or anything important from your car. We'll use my bike and as for your car, my secretary will retrieve it in the morning.
/takes his jacket off and put it on you after stepping away from the hug, smiling softly
I'll make your favorite hot chocolate too later. Lets go home
/turns to get the spare helmet then put it on you while grinning and give your head covered helmet a little pat
you know, it reminds me of your kindergarten era.

@✽ siwan i. /looks back up at you with teary eyes only to shake her head anxiously when you said you were going to talk to their father, hand latched onto his arm, begging him not to as she knew it was a bad idea/
no.. oppa.. no... i can do this.. i will be strong.. don't find him.. he might say im useless and cut me off completely.. he might ask you to do even crazier things.. i'm scared, oppa, i'm scared. please don't..
/wipes her face with the back of her hand, nodding at the request of food, even though it was 3am at this point, and he was right about her not eating yet, he knew/
mm...