⇻ gas station

@◦ c. soobin ᵐᵒᵒⁿʰᵃˡᵒ It was that laughter and the tap of his soft cool lips that had the man looking even more confused. Had he said something funny? Or perhaps he misunderstood what the man was trying to say to him. But even as the explanation was given, Chittaphon felt those lips against his again. the feeling of them, the subtle taste and warmth they held, was something that had the shorter man desiring the most childish of desires. He wanted to freeze time at that moment if only to enjoy the liplock for a few moments longer, but soon that was shamed by the reality of the other man breaking the connection to speak once more. “Piña colada vape juice, I ran out of my old flavour and I can’t seem to sleep so vaping relaxes the anxious feeling I have before bed…” the way Chittaphon seeing found his hands moving to hold the ends of the scarf once more and how his almond-shaped orbs looked at the younger man before “ so you don’t care? If someone tries to steal my kisses and attention, that wouldn’t bother you because you’re simply joking?” The man once again brought up the former statement as he looped the ends of the scarf around his knuckles before he glanced away with a faux frown. “And for a moment I thought your selfishness was equal to mine, so I suppose asking you to fulfill that request would be unfair since you were simply joking this whole time.”

@◦ l. chittaphon ᵗᵉⁿ.⁹⁶ He quickly glanced back at the confused expression of the dreamy man in his arms, letting out an airy laugh that makes him decide not to tease the other like this and returns his soft gaze forward as he lifted a single finger to tap at the now reddened lips of Ten. "I'm not upset, I just wanted to tease how I wouldn't like competing for your attention and kisses. I was messing around." Soobin nodded reassuringly before planting another smooch on those inviting tiers, humming happily against them. He found it interesting how the cold air was no longer effecting him and how his own nerves seemed to have melted away. Being with this person was truly the most amazing experience ever. "Anyways, why did you come here so late? Did you have an errand?"

@◦ c. soobin ᵐᵒᵒⁿʰᵃˡᵒ Perhaps it was the warmth of his nape and flushed cheek against Chittaphon’s hands that had him getting up closer by standing on the tips of his toes. He wasn’t sure, he didn’t know what to think or what to do at this moment besides give into the liplock he had borderline promised if the younger man had shown up. The feeling of those arms around him allowed his thumb to softly move in a stroking motion against the apples of the other man’s cheek before it came to a haunt the moment the kiss was disrupted. “I…” the shorter man found himself standing there in a state of shock at the request the moment his eyes opened. Such a request and they only shared one innocent kiss? It left Chittaphon feeling a bit shy, although he had mastered the art of hiding it, he could feel the colour appearing more vibrantly on his own cheeks. “That would mean we would have to see each other every day… I don’t think you would want to go out of your way in search of a kiss would you?” The cold, cloud-like breaths that dissipated in the air seemed to be the only movement between them the second the other looked away. “Angel… why are you looking upset now?”

@◦ l. chittaphon ᵗᵉⁿ.⁹⁶ Out of all the scenarios he had thought up until now, this one was definitely the sweetest one but you could still tell the kind of force driving this kiss forward and it all was hinted at by the hand movements of Ten that left Soobin's skin hot even through his layers of clothing. Even if they hadn't known much about each other the taller one was certain of what he felt because it could only be described in cheesy terms: at first sight. And even then it wasn't all that accurate because Soobin for sure didn't first see the physical aspects of the other but as they talked, something was slowly stirring and attracting him more as time went on. So to say he wasn't utterly gushing at the smooch was an understatement because he was sloppy, placing his arms around Ten as if he would keep him from buckling over. He briefly parted from the entanglement with the words only his shameless self could say, "Can I have more smooches today, tomorrow, this weekend and all the days after? But if you're wanting smooches from others I'll just step in front and tell them i was here first-" Soobin let out a laugh only he could when talking seriously, not noticing the pout forming as he looked away at the thought of others getting to experience this.

@◦ c. soobin ᵐᵒᵒⁿʰᵃˡᵒ His breath raised with a jocund vibe to greet the wintry cloud, to become a tiny part of warming up the cold. The cold had brought the world of Korean streets to an icy beauty, a white sparkle as fine as any crystal, and yet the short man found himself listening to the shamelessly transparent words leave the young man’s lips. The look in his eyes and the tone of his voice, they had distracted Chittaphon from the world around him, the cold environments, and even his thoughts of how could this young man have zero fear in saying these words to someone who was still a mere stranger to him, an acquaintance at the moment. But all those thoughts had been forcefully shoved into the back of his mind the second those soft, petal-like lips pressed against his own slightly cold, reddened pair. They were warm, Soobin’s lips so warm and tender that they brought slightly more colour to the already rosey cold cheeks the Thai man possessed. The way they melted against his own, the way they seemed to relax him so much so his eyes closed. With his warm brown irises hidden from the world, Chittaphon found his hands releasing the scarf and sliding up the man’s chest ever so slowly only to reach their destination on the nape of the man’s neck to hold him in place as the shorter man’s lips slowly massaged against the younger man’s delicately softly lips. The lingering scent of his vape slightly transferring on to the others mouth as his right hand already moved to place his chilled hand against one of the man’s rosey cheeks.

@◦ l. chittaphon ᵗᵉⁿ.⁹⁶ Soobin couldn't help recalling their back and forth that night and how that gradually transitioned from playful banter to inappropriate thoughts of one another. The outside world no longer made any noise in this moment as only their breathing could be heard with the slight ruffling of jackets. He knows very well how innocent he made himself to be that time, and how the other saw right through the double meanings. His eyes lit up seeing how comfortable Ten looked laughing carelessly around him. "I'll definitely call you other names that are much more pleasant.." Every movement was being registered in Soobin's vision but he definitely wasn't expecting the warm cloth around his neck to bring him down to Ten's level, their noses bumping against one another. The look in his eyes no longer of an innocent kind, but of a misty boarding on lust gaze. "...I do. I do want a kiss from you. I want your touches. I want you to look at me and to watch how I crumble under you." Soobin took the dive and planted his soft lips against the fruity scented ones he had only dreamt about, the reality of it all showing his reddened cheeks and warm ear tips.

@◦ c. soobin ᵐᵒᵒⁿʰᵃˡᵒ “You know, calling me ten is perfectly acceptable or even calling me by my real name would be alright as well. I don’t require formality like this…, especially for someone who shamelessly flirts with me on a dating app.” His words were followed by a soft fit of laughter before he found himself smiling with a shake of his head. Chittaphon was astonished at the fact this man so shameless in his words admitted that to him, but on the other side of that same coin it brought an even warmer smile to his face. “So…” he began before slowly placing his vape in his pocket and withdrawing his hand from the other hold. This was almost seamless how ten removed his cream-coloured scarf and swooped it around Soobin’s neck before tugging it down to guide the man to bed down enough for the Thai man to nudge the tip of his cold, rose-coloured nose against the other man’s. “You don’t wish to have me kiss you ? You’re content with being near me?” Chittaphon whispered softly to the taller, young man. His now fruit scented breath that held notes of pineapple and coconut softly hit the other’s tiers as he spoke. “ is that what you wish for me to believe?”

@◦ l. chittaphon ᵗᵉⁿ.⁹⁶ The way Ten's silky voice hit Soobin was once again like honey being poured on his heart, quickly shaking his head followed by the bounce of his fluffy hair. "It's not that you look old.. but that I still gotta add an honorific somehow and saying mister is cuter than senior-" Soobin let out an airy laugh, teasing the other a bit all the while not letting go of the heat packet he was passing on just to indirectly hold Ten's hand. "I'd be lying if I said it wasn't and momma didn't raise no liar.. it doesn't even have to be a smooch, I just want to be in your proximity.." He offers a sincere cheeky smile and it briefly falters as a chilling wind hits him, huddling closer to Ten as if that would warm him up.

@◦ c. soobin ᵐᵒᵒⁿʰᵃˡᵒ Briefly looking down at the private message he received from Soobin, Chittaphon found himself doubting his request the man follow him out in this cold weather. “What am I doing? Impulsive behaviour once again…” the man whispered to himself as he pulled his scarf down to take another hit of the piña colada flavoured once again before allowing the cloud of vapour to create a haze like veil around him before it dissipated into the air. Just when he was about to turn to head back to his apartment, he heard a loud noise and a sudden disturbance of the peaceful silence. With he turned his head and saw the tall younger man walking toward him. “Mister? Do I look that old to you?” The shorter man spoke out before his hand was suddenly grabbed and the instant sensation of heat hit his chilled, rose tipped digits. His brown almond-shapes orbs looking down at the hand warmer and then back up at the other man. “ I didn’t think you’d actually show up. Was the thought of me promising a ‘smooch’ that enticing to you?”

@◦ l. chittaphon ᵗᵉⁿ.⁹⁶ It had been a rather long day with streaming back to back content so when he was notified that his favorite person was nearby him, Soobin threw on his warmest outfit as he knew it wouldn't be pleasant outside and that's when the thought hit him: Ten must be cold outside! Even more reason to hurry and to bring heat packets with him, bolting out the door with a pep in his step. It didn't take long for him to arrive at the gas station and to spot the figure standing alone causing his step to falter, making loud enough noise to announce his presence. "Haha.. hey! What are you doing out so late mister?" Soobin carefully walked over with a very evident blush on his face as he reached out to grab Ten's unoccupied hand, placing the heat packet he brought on those slender, cold fingers.

Frost grew over the windows even as his thick winter coat seemed to keep him warm. He watched the ice crystals grow for a while, allowing his brain to be empty, content to exist and be. The inhale from his vape as he stood just outside the gas station with that crunch under his boot from the frost and the bold greeting cold air brings. Yet between buying his piña colada vape juice and watching his breaths rise as new white-puffed clouds left his lips from the vapour he just inhaled and the chilling night air. The tip of his nose turned a faint rose colour as he slowly covered his nose and mouth with his scarf for a moment. And at that moment he just looked up at the starry night and wondered.