--yetao h.

@hyunjin h. The omega felt their heart stuttering against their ribs with the soft touches across their skin, each one leaving a chill in the wake of long fingers; already missing the feel of their partner's hands across their body. When his warm palm rested on their hip once again, Yetao shifted their hips, the stirrings of arousal already beginning to pool in the bottom of their stomach. The slow, soft caress of lips didn't help, earning soft, low moans that fell from Yetao's lips as easily as their praises for Hyunjin. "That feels so good..." They crooned, their fingers caressing soft circles against Hyunjin's back, their other hand sliding into place against the back of his neck, cupping it and holding Hyunjin close in any way they could.

@yetao h. Hyunjin was nervous, there was no denying that. While he'd had a partner before, she had a distinctively different body. He didn't know the first thing about male bodies outside of his own so he was nervous. He really couldn't help it. The sweet kisses helped and the whispered words of affection acted as a soothing balm to his anxiety. "I love you too." He whispered the words in the same gentle tone, letting his hands slide up along Yetao's side then back down to settle against their hip. "You're so beautiful." He breathed the words against their skin, slowly dragging his lips lower until he could nibble at their collarbones, intent on creating a new mark there. Tiny bruises to mark where he had been, acting as a treasure map as he sought out any spots that would bring pleasure.

@hyunjin h. The cheesy line offered a much needed break in the tension, Yetao's shoulders dropping slightly in relief. They hadn't realized how nervous they'd grown, showing off so much of themself for the first time up close. This was nothing like the mesh shirts they'd wear in summer or the sheer, gauzy garments that sometimes appeared on stage. This was them, baring themselves willingly to the only person they ever wanted to know them so intimately. It didn't help that Hyunjin was quick to undress as well, Yetao's eyes going wide as they took in everything they couldn't wait to touch, taste, and feel, his bare body mesmerizing their attention until they felt hands guiding them back. Their hands reached up, pulling Hyunjin down with them as they got comfortable in their bed. "I just want to feel you, babe." They asked quietly, leaning up slightly for a sweet kiss left on the other's lips and sharing the gentle whisper, "I love you."

@yetao h. For a moment Hyunjin panicked when Yetao began to pull away, afraid he'd crossed a line and gone too far. However, seeing the expression on their face and realizing they only wanted to move somewhere more comfortable soothed his frazzled nerves. He was further reassured when Yetao stripped off their shirt, revealing more unmarked skin that Hyunjin wanted to worship. "Like one of my french girls?" He couldn't help the joke slipping out, his lips quirking into a smile as he pulled his own shirt off and tossed it aside. He wasn't ashamed of his body, he admired the tattoo's on Yetao's torso though, his own bereft of such decoration. Stepping closer he gently guided Yetao back onto the bed. "Lay down, let me take care of you." He coaxed, he wanted to taste every inch of skin he was allowed. He would go as far as Yetao would let him worshiping their body.

@hyunjin h. "Jini--" Yetao voiced his name once again, tinted in a soft haze of desire. They hadn't anticipated the soft bite, nor the way their skin was further marked, but it only served to heighten their own neediness. They held back the whine that wanted to rise as they realized how stifling the loveseat suddenly felt, instead barely tugging on Hyunjin's hair before their fingers left his scalp. It was the tiniest of signals, but Tao didn't want to break their shared desire too roughly, before they slipped off the little love seat. "Come on, baby..." They offered, taking one of Hyunjin's hands to bring him to their bed - a promise of tonight's potential - their eyes checking in with him to make sure they weren't moving too fast. Tao offered a smile, and let go of the other omega's hand to tug off their own shirt, revealing plenty of bare skin and the two little tattoos that decorated their chest. They tapped lightly at the current bruise they wore, showing Hyunjin what they desired more of presently. "You have a bare canvas to work with... Paint me however you like, darling."

@yetao h. The fingers through his hair felt so good and for a moment it derailed his mission. He wanted to bask in the attention, but he had a purpose and wasn't going to lose sight of it so easily. His trailing kisses settled against the fluttering pulse beneath his lips and he against the skin. He wanted to leave a mark that anyone could see, show the world that Yetao belonged to him. He wanted to cover them in pretty marks and love bites, littered all over their fair skin. He let his teeth lightly catch the skin between them before he released it and trailed lower to leave a new mark. He would map out their body, as much as they were allowed. His hands slipping up under their shirt just to trace along their abdomen in a mindless pattern, wanting to feel the warmth of their skin under his fingertips.

@hyunjin h. //tackles you in here for some quick kisses and a little snuggle ❤️
Rest well, sweetheart

@hyunjin h. It was too easy to let their head loll off to the side, opening up the space to offer more to Hyunjin. They hadn't anticipated this... Shiver-inducing trail of kisses, the way Hyunjin's hands held them in such a way to make them feel pinned, but not trapped. They were being held with a purpose and the anticipation of what that purpose was - that was nearly enough to make Tao wiggle in need by itself. But they were supposed to be the good one, so they tempered down the wiggles that wanted to come out, instead bringing their hands up to lightly take fingers through Hyunjin's hair, gently massaging his scalp. "I want you too, Jini~" Tao cooed softly, allowing themselves to indulge in the fluttery sensations in their butterfly filled stomach and voice out their desires.

@yetao h. Hyunjin's lips twitched as he tried to hid a smile against Yetao's lips, he failed miserably but he was happy to accept the challenge. Letting his kisses trail along Yetao's jaw as he finally did what he'd been wanting to do for a while now. He wanted to kiss every inch of them, wanted to pour his love into each kiss as he did. Letting his lips slowly trail down their neck he moved his hands down to their hips, lightly squeezing. "I want you." He whispered, he'd wanted them for a while now and it was hard to keep telling himself no but he'd been good while they were in heat because consent meant more to him than getting off. He was needy though and he couldn't help that, he loved the intimacy of and craved to experience that with Yetao. Even if they didn't go all the way tonight, he hoped to at least get the chance to explore a little of Yetao's body learn what made them feel good.

@hyunjin h. Tao flushed slightly, shaking their head. "Not perfect, really... If nothing else, you're just absolutely perfect for me." They promised, stealing more kisses between every other exchange; giggly and giddy as they always felt with Hyunjin by their side, feeling him steal just as much as they had. It felt so surreal to be wanted and have the affection they showed to someone finally be reciprocated in kind, and they loved feeling *loved*. It made their heart soar, and they hoped they did the same to Hyunjin when they gave him everything they had in themselves to give. "Try me, babe. I promise I'm not as delicate as I look."

@yetao h. He wasn't used to it being okay. He wasn't used to himself being okay. He was used to being criticized and scolded, so when his embarrassing noise was just met with compliments he was sort of thrown. He knew that Yetao was different, but knowing it and really experiencing it were very different things and he felt himself relaxing again with a shy smile. He was happy to kiss back, he was happy to take as many kisses as he could possibly get. He was falling in love more and more every moment he spent with Yetao. "Why are you so perfect?" He asked, it seemed almost unfair that they were so incredible. Hyunjin wasn't sure he could live up to that, but he was going to try as he stole another kiss keeping it chaste still because he had more places he wanted to kiss besides just their lips. "I can show you my brat side, if you're sure you can handle it."

@hyunjin h. "Oh my... Gosh." Yetao could have eaten Hyunjin whole - not that the squeal turned them on, but it made their heart melt. That was the single most adorable sound they could have imagined coming from their partner's lips, and they might have to tickle him more if this was the reward. The look on Hyunjin's face following it, though - that made them pause, rubbing lightly at his cheeks to dissipate the color. "You're so ing adorable, I just want to squish you." They assured with yet another kiss, before deciding to just throw their caution to the wind. They had all the answers that they felt they needed. They had their assurances that this wouldn't be just tonight, or tomorrow, or this weekend. "You can do all of that any time you like, as long as we're behind some closed door. Mine or yours doesn't matter." Tao assured with a bright smile. "Besides, I'm still waiting for you to be a brat to test my good boy side."

@yetao h. "No regular leather I promise." He giggled only for the sound to end in a little squeal when Yetao's nails met his side. It was probably the single most embarrassing noise he'd ever made but he couldn't help it when he was ticklish and hadn't been prepared for the assault. He immediately wanted to hide, closing his eyes and trying to will himself to be swallowed by the floor. Anything to avoid facing the sound he'd just made, but he knew he needed to pay attention to what Yetao was saying so he forced himself to open his eyes and face them again, his own face burning brightly and he knew he was blushing all the way to his ears. "Okay, I promise I'll say no when I need to as long as you do the same." It was an easy promise to make, he'd spent six years in a relationship that made him miserable he wasn't willing to sign up for that again. He would say no when he needed it, and he would work on being better at asking for the things he needed too.
Sighing into the kiss he let himself relax. It was easy to melt again Yetao's lips, he could lose himself in seconds kissing them. "I know, I hope I can make you feel good when you're with me too. I'm looking forward to exploring things with you. To getting the chance to touch you and make you feel good. I want to learn everything about you."

@hyunjin h. Pressed into a warm embrace, with the steady beating behind their ear and the warm body in their arms was heaven for Yetao. He could fall asleep like this - wanted to, someday. Maybe even someday soon. He doubted Hyunjin would really have an issue letting them cuddle him to sleep. The feeling of his exhale in their hair was even something special, another note of closeness they hadn't expected to get to know so soon... And they loved it.
"I hope you don't own regular leather either~ Unless of course it's vintage or sustainably sourced." They laughed away the faux outrage that started their sentence, lightly raking their nails across Hyunjin's side to give him a little tickle. "Pain isn't something I like either, so no loss there." They hummed, nodding a few times before sitting up once again to face Hyunjin. It felt important to say this to him while seeing his face, and being able to look him in the eye. "I want to make sure you know. If you ever need to say no, or that you don't like something, I'll respect it and honor it just as much as I do when you say you need something. I want us to be able to trust each other with everything: heart, body, soul, all of ourselves. That means your dislikes matter just as much as me keeping you happy and taken care of, okay?" They smiled, pulling themselves out of the cuddle just to be able to cup his cheeks, kissing him softly yet again, those sweet lips that had no business being so damn perfect against their own making them take more and more without thinking. "I only want you to feel good when you're with me, baby."

@yetao h. Hyunjin was quick to wrap his arms around Yetao when they came back to him, happy to have them back in his arms. They felt right there, like his arms belong to them alone. It was a bit of a silly overly romantic thought but Hyunjin was full of those and he couldn't help himself. He lived for romance, for cuddling, for all the fun little moments that built up every day. It was something that was heavily neglected in his old relationship, he felt safe enough to show that side to Yetao though and he felt assured that they weren't going to react negatively towards it. "Okay that was a joke... I don't even own any vegan leather or gear..." He groaned, hiding his face in their hair. He could not believe they were bringing that back up, but it was a valid question and he had to take a moment to think about it. "I don't know. I've never gotten the chance to explore kinks. There are some things I don't like. Things like humiliation, and I'm not sure I have it in me to hurt you, and I don't really like the idea of being hurt myself so I think pain play might be out."

@hyunjin h. Yetao has expected the first point, even if they still found it slightly surprising that this was the only experience Hyunjin had - And somehow he was still so willing to accept them. That alone could have functioned as both a reason to fall in love and fall into bed with him. Yetao listened, features softening as they moved back in, happily going back to snuggling the man they were falling for more and more, every second they spent with him. "I want to try that too... Since I've never done either, I'm not sure if I'll prefer being on top of bottom, but... Ultimately, I think as long as we're both having fun and feeling good, that's what matters most, right? We can go as slow as we need to since we'll both be learning." Their hand lightly rubbed at Hyunjin's side, ear pressed against his chest and listening to the beat of his heart. They took a moment, lingering and thinking of there was anything else they wanted or needed to say - there would always be more as they grew together, but for now, they were mostly satisfied with their knowledge. Hopeful, even, for everything they'd come to share with their partner. "Are there any kinks I should worried about? I don't want to find out and vegan leather is your actual way of life and not just an aesthetic you use for art..." They finally asked in a lighter tone, pulling the playfulness back to their conversation.

@yetao h. Hyunjin felt his expression soften but he knew he needed to be completely honest when he spoke. "I've only ever been with a girl. I started dating her when I was sixteen, and she was my first. I have no problem with you being born a boy. It doesn't change how I feel about you. I already had that conversation with myself when I realized I didn't know, and I just as quickly realized I didn't care. Parts don't define you, and I can learn a boy's body. Just be a little patient with me, you may have to guide me through on what to do the first time." He was a little shy to admit that last part out loud. As much as he played at cocky and like he knew what he was doing, truthfully he was always going to be a little shy when it came to . He wanted to be good, to please his partner, and he would learn well. "I think exploring new things together sounds like a lot of fun. I'm also... I mean since I was only ever with a girl I've never... been on the receiving end? But I'm okay with the idea, I think I'd like to try it sometimes. I mean only if you want that!"

@hyunjin h. "Then let's have that one, too." They started, pausing to pepper a few more short kisses against Hyunjin's lips and cheek. It felt right that they should lead this time, since it had been the other previously; even if they only had that singular conversation under their belt as experience to lean on. their lips, they leaned back slightly, trying to remove some of the temptation while they spoke. "I've never been with anyone for more than just making out and over-the-clothes touching." They scrunched their nose up, trying to think. They'd come close but that had been completely halted when the next point came up. "I was born a boy, so I really hope you're expecting a , otherwise this will be very, *very* awkward." A brief laugh; their apprehension with the statement showing in the way their fingers tugged lightly at Hyunjin's shirt. "I want to try lots of different things with my partner, so... Knowing what you do and don't like will help shape my expectations and help guide what we can explore."

@yetao h. "I can't say I don't want to," Hyunjin admitted with a sheepish little smile. Yetao's kisses were addictive and he found himself shifting closer to steal another, keeping it just as chase and slow, revealing in the way it felt before he pulled away. "I know, it's a conversation we should have though. I don't ever want to push you past what you're okay with." He would happily lose himself in kisses and take things further, but not if he was the only one who wanted that. He didn't want to cross any lines, and he was careful about consent because he knew what it was like when someone disregarded that.

@hyunjin h. "Let's keep falling together." Yetao whispered, moving from their spot pressed close to Hyunjin's neck, to press another kiss to his lips; Sweet, chaste, and soft, while still tempered with the urge they both seemed to struggle with, forever wanting more.
"If you do that, we're going to end up in bed... Except this time we don't have to worry about heats to make us stop." It was part playful taunt, part invitation; Yetao reasoning to themselves that it was just a little teasing, they didn't actually expect to end up there... yet. "That's a whole other conversation we need to have, too."

@yetao h. Hyunjin was shocked listening to the words that fell from Yetao's lips. He was starting to worry he was dreaming, but it felt too real to be a dream with the way his heart was racing and he felt the frantic fluttering of the butterflies in his stomach. "I think I've been falling in love with you since we met." He confessed, it tasted like honey on his tongue. This moment felt right, down to the way Yetao's breath on his neck made him shiver pleasantly. His whole body felt like it was simultaneously thrumming with energy and melting into goo from the warmth that seemed to envelop him. "I want to kiss you and never stop."

@hyunjin h. "We do, but now it can be intentional." They laughed, snuggling closer and burying their face into Hyunjin's neck; savoring in the closeness, warmth, and his scent washing over them. They even left a few kisses along the side of his throat before a delighted laugh fell from their lips, nearly squealing in delight at the cheesy name. "I really think I'm falling in love with you~" They said softly, feeling their heart threatening to thump right out of their chest with the confession. It felt soon, they knew, and hearts were fickle little things, but there was nobody who had ever been such a light in their life, and Yetao couldn't hide their feelings regardless. It would always be written in their eyes; their gaze telling everyone how they felt about the gorgeous person by their side.

@yetao h. Following suit Hyunjin set his food aside, feeling a fluttering warmth in his stomach that almost made him want to giggle as his arms went around Yetao. It was nice just to hold them, spend time with them, just being with them was exciting and wonderful. "Ridiculous pet names." He repeated, laughing at the ones that were suggested. They were certainly ridiculous but he kind of liked them. "I think we already make them gag." He pointed out, they had been called out for flirting and being in love already but truthfully he didn't mind driving the others crazy. "My snuggy wuggy bear."

@hyunjin h. Giggling softly at the cherry-blossom-pink hue that Hyunjin took on, Yetao covered their lips to hide it a little bit. They didn't want him to get a complex about blushing when they found it so endearing. "I really like the sound of this." They hummed, leaning in to meet halfway for the kisses they would never tire of. When they moved back, Yetao set aside their plate for now, wrapping their arms around Hyunjin's waist. "Happy? We haven't even gotten to the best part: now we have to choose ridiculous pet names to make everyone around us gag. I'm thinking you're going to be 'sugar baby bear'~ or maybe 'snuggle wuggle bug'..." They teased with a grin.

@yetao h. The kiss still managed to bring a blush to his cheeks, and somehow he hadn't been expecting those words. He didn't know why, probably a result of his still low self image. He could talk cocky and confident, but feeling it was a different matter entirely. "Exclusive then." He agreed, unable to fight the smile that overcame his features. He was so happy, he felt giddy and excited, and like he wanted to call everyone he knew to tell them. He managed to refrain from doing that though and he leaned over to press a chaste kiss to Yetao's lips. "I'm so happy." He murmured, and he meant it too. He felt like this relationship was going to be how he always imagined a relationship would be, silly, sappy, and fun.

@hyunjin h. "I don't want you to be afraid to ask for anything, ever." They had to interject that one sentence, hating that something so simple and necessary as asking for physical touch was burdensome to this woman. It irked them fiercely and reignited the fight they wanted to have with her. They pushed beyond their annoyance, though, to be able to listen to Hyunjin. He was what really mattered anyways. Comforted by his words and mature outlook on everything including his own growth, they leaned in and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "Alright then. Hyunjin, I would like for you to be mine, exclusively, and I'd like to be yours, exclusively, as well."

@yetao h. "I think..." Hyunjin trailed off poking at his curry as he sorted through his thoughts and took the moment to be brutally honest with himself. "There is some fixing that needs to be done, but it needs to come from me not you. It's more in not expecting this relationship to be like my last one. Being afraid to ask for too much, expecting you to act like she did if I ask you for things I need. That will be easy to work through though, because I'm already working through it. I think it would have been the same even if it had been two years since my break up. If it had been with anyone else I would be more hesitant to commit again this quickly, but I genuinely feel happy when I'm with you. I want a relationship with you, and I won't let my ex ruin that."

@hyunjin h. Yetao ate as they listened, nodding faintly. Their eyes fixed to Hyunjin, trying to weigh the honesty in his words. They'd heard similar things before, and didn't want to promise too much, too soon - or come to find out they'd be sacrificing some part of themselves for the fantasy of 'forever' built in the other omega's mind. "I like you a lot, and I like the idea of stability. I don't know if that will translate into building a future together, but I imagine that as my end goal in a relationship. If we do decide this is what we're going to do, I want all the same things you do so that's very reassuring. But... Are you sure you want to commit again so soon? I want you to be sure your heart has healed enough that I'm not fixing you instead of focusing on our growth together."

@yetao h. Leading the conversation sounded terrifying, but he nodded anyway. Opening up the coconut water he took a small sip, weighing his words and trying to figure out how he wanted to start. "I know that I'm not looking for anything casual. I want long term, I want 'build a future together' nothing on and off or fickle. I know that I really like you, a lot. You make me happy in a way I've never been happy with anyone else, I can see myself building that future with you. But I know I know we also just met, and rushing into something blindly before we've had a chance to know each other at our worst moments probably isn't smart. I want to date you, I want to be exclusive, I want to know everything about you."

@hyunjin h. "They have a lot of Chinese snacks so it's a little taste of home for me. The good Thai food was just a really cool bonus." Yetao didn't skip a beat or miss a word as they grabbed a second bottle of coconut water and moved to their little sofa and Hyunjin again, handing over one of the bottles to him.
The idea of this talk felt both heavy and exciting, like it would change everything between them, and one wrong, loaded word might ruin everything. Yetao's apprehension was masked by their grabbing one of the containers, curling up on the couch next to Hyunjin. They took a bite of pork up with their fork, and nodded. It was much needed, and they were appreciative of the attention Hyunjin was paying to make sure everything was copacetic. "You're right. I've never done any of this before so... Would you mind leading the conversation?"