— soul home food.

@✽ doyoung k.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "flatterer, i'm telling you!" ten laughed quietly and shook their head before looking back down at the menu, reaching out to take a long gulp of water as doyoung continued to speak. they fiddled with the ends of their sleeves and blushed slightly before lifting their chin back up to look at doyoung with big eyes, able to tell that he was being genuine in his interest with ten's cosplaying and compliments. "ah, i don't think i'm that good. i try my best, of course, like anybody does. i try to keep it centred around my wheelchair because even on a good day i don't want to be on my feet in a strange place for hours on end."

@✽ ten l. “No, no.. not at all! It’s just- it’s just the truth you know..” a sheepish smile tugged on his lips as he nodded at ten. He hummed, glancing over the menu before sending them a small thumbs up. “Sounds perfect.. both sound amazing, just depends how spicy you like it.. I love spice, but it’s been months since I’ve had anything remotely hot. Other than that, the only thing I’d add on to the order would be marinated pork belly.” He smiled over at ten, chuckling softly. Setting the menu down, he felt a pair of eyes on him. Hesitantly he looked up, cheeks flushing as he noticed them staring at him. He really wasn’t used to this- any of this. Dating had been a thing of his past yet here he was sitting across from a gorgeous person and getting along with them so well. It was honestly surprising how quickly he felt comfortable with them, already being able to compliment and laugh with ten. “Oh.. I see. Well, you know.. different models are needed for everything, plus I think you’d make an amazing one- wheelchair or not.” He wasn’t lying either, ten had the perfect face- features sharp and prominent yet also having that certain softness made them stand out in the most perfect way. “Oh! You.. thank you, though don’t say it too much.. I might turn red.” He chuckled softly before humming at ten’s words, eyes widening slightly as he leaned out in his seat to catch a glimpse of their outfit. “Wow.. you’re extremely talented.. you’ve got quite the skill, really. And cosplay? I don’t know a lot about that, but I’ve seen cosplay pictures before. If it’s anything like that than you must be amazing!”

@✽ doyoung k.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "ah, you're a flatterer." ten whined softly at all the compliments that doyoung was paying them, and they looked over the menu before deciding on the first meat they were going to order for their barbecue. "would it be alright if we started with the spicy pork bulgolgi? we can also get whatever meat you want, i just - i love spicy food so much. and then we could get the dolsot bibimbap to share? i promise i won't add too much gochujang if you're not a fan of spicy." they set the menu down and studied doyoung's features, sighing wistfully - he was absolutely *gorgeous*, almost exactly ten's type in appearance, and they could already tell that the two of them would get along well whether it was as friends or as something more (they selfishly wanted more than friendship, already daydreaming about getting to kiss those pretty pink lips. "i can't be made for modelling, i'm disabled. but never mind that, you're gorgeous and i will say it every day for the rest of my life if i have to. as for hobbies, i like to sew and make clothes. i'm a cosplayer actually, and i mostly work on cosplay outfits for myself, but i've made a few things of my own too. like the skirt i'm wearing, i made it myself!"

@✽ ten l. “Oh I doubt that! Don’t sell yourself too short, I bet your photos look amazing! You seem like the type to actually be great at a lot of random things..” Doyoung really couldn’t believe; he scored a date with someone that’s not only stunning, but also nice and into photography.. he really managed to luck out! His thoughts about Ten quickly came to a halt after he heard their words. The Korean male’s cheeks flared up, mouth parting into an ‘o’ shape as he weakly pointed at himself. “Eh? Me?” A choked out laugh left his lips at the others confession, quickly shaking his head as he tried to control his smile. He had to admit, being complimented by them did raise his ego just the slightest. “Oh please, you’re just saying things now… yiu on the other hand… you’re made for modeling? You have the looks, the charm.. perfect.” His words were mumbled on the last part, cheeks burning as his ears started to flush up as well. He watched the other hide behind the menu, smiling slightly at the cute action before glancing over the menu himself. “Oh, that does sound good! That sounds heavenly..” he agreed, nodding as he read over the menu before humming softly. “So.. uh, what kind of things do you do in your free time? Any hobbies?”

@✽ doyoung k.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ ten rested their chin on their closed fist as they looked at doyoung speaking, and their eyes were sparkling as they lit up in surprise - they were both photographers? "i do it as a hobby, so i'm not very good. but it's a lot of fun! you'd be a perfect model." their eyes widened in surprise at their own words before they giggled shyly, and they covered their mouth. "ah, i mean - you're just so beautiful to look at." ten admitted with bright red cheeks, and they ducked their head before picking up the menu to hide behind it - they hadn't picked out anything to eat yet anyway. "we could start with some mandoo as an appetiser? and then we could do the barbecue, if you want, that sounds really delicious doesn't it."

@✽ ten l. A genuine laugh escaped from Doyoung, hand quickly moving to cover his mouth before he nodded in agreement. “Looks like we’re in the same boat then.. I’m not much of a talker usually.. I only agreed to trying all this cause I was persuaded.” He smiled shyly, ears turning a light pink hue to match his cheeks. He let his fingers nervously tap against the table as he kept his gaze on Ten. He could tell they were just as nervous as he was, almost finding some relief in the fact they were both feeling the same at the moment. “Well, why I might not do your name justice right now, I’ll try my best to pronounce it in the future.. if, you know.. um, yeah.” He cursed silently under his breath, mentally scolding himself before humming at the others words. “I could only imagine the pain and struggle you go to.. thank you for even taking the time and putting yourself out there so that we could be on this, Uh, this date.” With a weakly forced cough, doyoung rubbed at the back of his neck. “I’m ah.. I’m kim doyoung, he/him pronouns.. and um..” his eyes glanced over onto the menu, pretending to look through it as he spoke. “My favorite color is blue and I’m also born in 1996.” Hearing their hobby, doyoung perked up, eyes widening slightly as he stared at them in slight excitement. “Oh really? My work, I- um, I’m a freelance photographer! I’m happy to hear you enjoy photography!”

@✽ doyoung k.ˡⁱᵏᵉ ᵃ ᵐᵒⁿᵗʰ⁻ⁱˢʰ "you're right, and nobody else needs to hear us in case things get awkward. i'm not good at socialising." ten admitted with a shy smile and ducked their head as a faint pink blush took over their cheeks, and they fiddled with the menu on the table before looking up at doyoung. "ah, so my name is chittaphon leechaiyakul, but i go by ten so you don't have to try and learn how to pronounce it. my pronouns are they/them, and i identify as non-binary. as you can see i'm disabled, but i switch between the wheelchair and a cane that i have. sometimes i can actually walk, but other times i'm in too much pain so the chair it is. i just chose it for tonight because...people can be cruel about it, sometimes, and i wanted to make sure you were okay with the fact that i'll always be shorter than you." they shrugged a shoulder and reached out to take a large gulp of water before setting the glass back down. "other than that, my favourite colour is black, i was born in the year 1996 and i'll be 27 next month, and photography is my hobby."

@✽ ten l. A quiet sigh of relief left his lips once ten confirmed themselves. Doyoung felt himself relax, shoulders slightly dropping as his smile grew. He already thought ten was attractive at first sight, but getting a better picture of them left the Korean male a bit speechless. He’d never met someone as pretty as the person in front of him, even their small giggles sounding smooth. “Oh, right!” He was brought out of his daze at the others words, jumping slightly in his spot before quickly sitting himself down. “Ah, that’s totally fine! Besides..” Doyoung looked towards his left and then his right before shrugging. “The back is better anyways.. that way we don’t have to overhear everyone else’s conversations.”

@✽ hyungsik p. /let's out a chuckle as I watch you speed off, shaking my head a little, hand inching ever so closer/
O-ppa~ you gotta drive safely though....
/shoots you one final grin, removing my hand and just playing with my fingers, watching the scenery go by/

@✽ nayeon i. Of course. Despite the...price that comes with it, we are pretty fortunate to be born into a family where we dont have to worry about meals and have solid roof above us.
/bites my lip at the blatant teasing from you, luckily the light finally turn green, stepping quickly on the gas pedal, speeding to the bakery/
...stop.

@✽ hyungsik p. Pft, well, I guess I can't complain after being born into such a family.
/eyes you when you stutter, a teasing grin flickering over my lips/
Oh~ it's just a nice place to put my hand. Why? Does it realllly distract you that much, Hyungsik... oppa~?
/runs my hand further up and inwards/

@✽ nayeon i. If ever indeed. I'd just leave some toast in the morning before I go to work. Hmm I see. We have a maid too who cooked for us but I guess, Im family's level is really in another whole different level.
/stops the car at the red light while nodding quickly/
Oh yeah yeah, I'm okay. It's just...do you...have to put your hand there...? On my thigh...? Its pretty....distracting

@✽ hyungsik p. Mmm let's go there next time! I see i see, guess you'll be the one mostly cooking then, if ever. The family always have a personal chef and staff to cook for us where my mum or butler oversees the process, so I didn't really need to cook.
/stares at your breathing, looking a little worried/
And yes, in a good way of course? Need me to kiss you again? Are you okay though?

@✽ nayeon i. A small restaurant in Seoul. Next time, lets go there. Ahh at least you know how to make ramyeon. Me? I can cook simple things like fried rice, sandwich, ramyeon and instant tteokbokki.
/glances at your hand then back to the road, inhaling and exhaling slowly/
Unknowingly... in a good way, right?

@✽ hyungsik p. Mmm lets just leave it to them. Where's the best samgyetang you had then? You gotta bring me there. Oh cook? If by cooking you mean ramyeon... then yes. Anything else... I can't. I usually eat out or call for delivery. You? Do you cook?
/taps your thigh lightly, hands never leaving that spot/
I see I see. Same here, and I was planning to be annoyed forever but I guess... unknowingly.... yeah.

@✽ nayeon i. Hmm lets just leave that to the experts of toothpaste flavor. That samgyetang was really good indeed. The best i had in awhile. Can you cook though?
/gulps at the squeeze, trying not to get affected by it/
At first I was annoyed. Got engaged to someone I don't know did the wonder. Plus I was still hung up on...the past. But the more I know of you, i started to think, maybe its not as bad as i thought

@✽ hyungsik p. Hmmm that's true... but maybe there's another flavour that'll suit brushing teeth better? I don't know. Oh yes, I like savory food, but not on desserts of course. Like meals and stuff. The samgyetang just now was a good choice~
/squeezes your thigh again, beaming back up at you/
Realllllly? You like me that much? So you were happy when you first heard the arranged marriage thing?

@✽ nayeon i. I will, I wi--
/tenses up at the touch on my thigh but tries to play it cool and act nonchalant/
Ahem. Yeah. But if its not minty and taste like fruits, it would be even weirder no? Like kids' toothpaste. And I prefer savory food more. Spicy food too. But I guess, more than them, I like you more.

@✽ doyoung k. Ten looked up when Doyoung walked over to the table they were already seated at, and they looked up with big eyes. Oh, Doyoung was /attractive/, and his outfit looked so good—Ten didn't realise how good white pants looked on anybody, but Doyoung was absolutely gorgeous and pulled it off well. "Yes, I am Ten." They giggled softly and reached out to slip their hand into Doyoung's, shaking it gently before motioning to the seat before them. "Please, take a seat. I hope you found the table okay? It's a little out of the way from everybody else, but I needed space for my chair anyway."

@✽ ten l. Doyoung stared at the front of the restaurant for a moment before glancing back down at his phone, rereading and making sure he was at the right place. He was nervous, the last date he had been on was his senior year of high school, right before he had moved away for college. He simply never had the time since then, but with his ever growing loneliness plus some convincing from one of his regular models, he caved in and agreed to a blind date. Was he proud? Absolutely not, embarrassed was probably the better choice of words. So with a mini pep talk to himself and a breath he didn’t realize he was holding, he entered into the restaurant. He greeted the hostess back before stating his reservation, leaning back and forth on the heel on his feet before he was pointed towards the table. He thanked the hostess before making his way over to the table, eyes noticing the rose on the table before seeing the person he was supposed to meet today.. ten? He was sure that’s the name he was told, mentally begging it was correct before he smiled awkwardly at the person seated down. Ten looked.. they looked great, better than great even, they looked amazing. His eyes glanced over Ten, brows slightly raising as he saw the wheelchair they were sitting on. Ah, okay.. they used a wheelchair, noted. “Ah, um.. hello? You are…ten, correct? Hopefully..?” He asked, hand reaching out to shake the others.

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@✽ seungyeon h. "Well, I suppose you are not that wrong, it generally is all the time. You have your ways oh sneaky sneaky I like it." Looking into her drink she gently waved her hand ,dismissively. "Honestly I can, I do not mind paying for stuff. Awesome, lets go shopping and see what we end up with huh? Oh food allergies I see, well I mean suppose I can help you stock up on other things and what not , just one less thing for you to do, because really it seems like you do not get a break." She made a soft sigh before thinking about it, and chuckles a little. "Being more free, made me think of everyone just running around , chasing each other , but anywho. You are welcome, work not so much , but I cannot discuss it out in public. As for the other, yes, if a Gahyeon passes exams, she will end up with a pilots license , so the next few weeks is going to be crazy, but straight after the exam, i'll let,you know." She went silent for a moment before taking the last gulp of her drink, frowning a little. "Now I am curious, do you work , or are you studying ? "

@✽ hyungsik p. Yes yes... you're the special one, so remember that.
/sticks my tongue back out at you, my posture switching to rest a hand on your thigh, lightly squeezing it/
Because there's only pro or anti, and it's really hard to get someone who doesn't like mint chocolate to enjoy the taste. They say it tastes like toothpaste, please, it's not the ice cream's fault, it's the manufacturer's fault for making toothpaste taste minty in the first place....
Oh, you don't like sweet food? What do you like then?

@✽ gahyeon l. "Sometimes yes; however it seems like it's all the time with you." Seungyeon said before letting out a laugher with a small twinkle in her eyes. "I have my ways dear I have my ways maybe you won't know you even ate something healthy until it's to late." She ate the last of her chicken before finishing her drink. "I can't let you pay for another box. I do have time now; however I can't ask you to do the shopping for me. It would take more time since little Aera have food allergies unless you're find reading though all the ingredients." She answered with a playful shake of her head. "American is well kind of fun. It's more free, and wild over there." She took out her phone putting the other number in. "Thank you for your kind offer. Oh, another two weeks? I'm guessing it's because of school or work is that busy?"

@✽ nayeon i. I'm not complaining. On the contrary, I like it. It means I'm special, right?
/pokes your cheek gently while smiling then focuses back to the road/
Why cancelling and not trying to make me like mint chocolate? I can eat it since it's not too sweet. I don't like sweet food. What else do you like?

@✽ hyungsik p. ... fine, then i'll stop kissing you since apparently you're complaining.
/huffs in my seat, folding my arms, just watching the road/
Ah that's good then... might reallllly have to cancel the engagement if you dislike mint choco.

@✽ nayeon i. /looks at you puzzled as you hold my face and was completely surprised at the kiss, my face turning bright red at that; covering it with one hand/
...cant stop kissing me now, eh?
And the bratty you is still you anyway. So yes. Despite that side makes my anger boil haha...
/gets in on the driver seat after you seated then drives off to the bakery/
Hmm mint chocolate is fine. I can eat it but not too much.

@✽ doyoung k. ten made it to their table and thanked the waitress who moved a chair out of the way so they could fit their wheelchair in, and it wasn't until ten was alone that they pulled off their jacket to get comfortable. they draped it over the chair beside them and clasped their hands together on the table before looking around. ten didn't know what doyoung looked like, but they had been told that doyoung was going to be looking for the rose that ten had brought since they would get to the restaurant first. "right, the rose." they cleared their throat and placed it on the edge of the table before taking a sip of the ice water that had been left at the table by the waitress, and they sighed shakily. they hadn't been on a date since the last disastrous attempt in seoul a few years ago, and hopefully doyoung wouldn't mind that ten was disabled.

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@✽ hyungsik p. Why, you like the bratty me?
/chuckles softly and pokes your side lightly when you turn away from me, tiptoeing up to hold your face before pressing a kiss onto your lips, then joining our hands back again before you let go, entering the car as I do so./
Hmm... I like cheesecake! and vanilla flavoured stuff... and mint chocolate! Are you pro mint chocolate or against? And I don't... think I need to learn it. I have you anyway.

@✽ nayeon i. I'm sure you'll find a way to be a brat again, like you always do
/face flushes red at the unexpected answer and quickly look away, thankful that at least I have height advantage to hide my face away from you/
O-only nice huh? Then what else do you like? And I can teach you how to do the maneuver if you want. It might comes handy.
/opens the passenger door for you and smile, letting go of your hand as i do so/

@✽ hyungsik p. See, you're being all sweet again that I can't be a brat to you anymore...
/pouts a bit, cheeks tinted pink but my hand never leaves yours during the walk to your car, occasionally looking back up at you/
Hmmm... I like you? Oh- if you're referring to dessert then yes, strawberries are nice. Glad to hear that the man's alright then... at least you were there to help. I can never.