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@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ As San allowed Baekhyun to take his phone so he could input his contact information, San did the same except his contact photo is him sticking out his tongue at the typical selfie angle of raising the phone and slightly tilting it to the side.
Being sure to save his name under ‘The Sandman’ before handing it back to Baekhyun with a chuckle.
“Its okay, Shadow has a good time alone. During the week while I’m working, my mom stops by and takes him to their house. So its all good~” as he placed his phone back in his back pocket.
“Well, I guess this is later for now. Please do get home safely and I’ll see you around, okay?” With that said, San had decided to begin his journey back to the bus stop so he could catch the bus, his figure soon disappearing in the distance as he turns a corner. And just like that- he is gone.

@Choi San Baekhyun couldn’t help but allow a small smile to form when San joked with him. The soft pat on his shoulder further reassuring Baekhyun that it was okay.
“Y-you’re welcome…” this is all Baekhyun thinks to say, what else could he say? He watches while San fishes his phone out and unlocks it before handing it over to Baekhyun. He also collects his phone from his back pocket and unlocks it, holding it out to San.
“Okay. Sorry I kept you out so long. I’m sure Shadow misses you.” Baekhyun begins to fill out the contact information. It takes him less than a minute and he is on the profile icon. He steps into the remaining light and holds up a peace sign while smiling warmly to the camera. Once finished, he saves the contact and heads back to San to give him his phone.
“I’ll be sure to message you sometime, you can do the same. I’m happy to receive such a warm nickname from you. I’ll try to answer whatever questions you may have.” He hums

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ The confusion that is obvious on Baekhyun’s face had San wondering if maybe his response was not acceptable.
But when Baekhyun admits that San’s response is out of the normal, San couldn’t help but slightly purse his lips.
“Mmm..well I guess I’m not your average person eh?” He joked just a tad to lighten the mood, before raising a hand to carefully pat the males shoulder as a comforting gesture.
“Don’t worry. I trust you won’t hurt me and I don’t find you odd at all. Thank you for telling me though, it shows that you wanted to make sure I knew and well aware.” He added, while retreating his hand away to reach into his back pocket so he can pull out his phone, being sure to unlock it with his face ID before holding it out to Baekhyun.
“May I get your phone number? Before I forget..I do need to dart out of here to check on my dog and prepare for sleep.. but at least you’d have my phone number and feel free to bug me anytime.” He reassured Baekhyun that it was okay, his usual dorky grin remaining on his face as he waited for Baekhyun to put their number in.
“I mean it though…you can message me whenever. Okay? I’m going to save your contact under Sakura. I have more questions about vampires but that can wait until a later time.”

@Choi San Baekhyun waited for San’s reaction, his hands slowly dropping from his face to dangle at his hips once more. The friendly smile he’d seen from the start appeared once more. Confusion set in with Baekhyun, finding it odd not to have to prove it. San just trusted him.
“I… I’ve never gotten a reaction like this before. Usually, people don’t believe me and I have to prove myself to them.” Baekhyun admits.
He wants to tell San to be careful with his body, to make sure he’ll be okay before trying to help someone else. He had no right to say anything though. Baekhyun wasn’t some long lost friend, they had only just met that evening.
“I would never hurt you, San. I don’t think I could forgive myself if I did.” He quietly speaks. “I wouldn’t put you in that position. My thirst is pretty regulated. I go to one of those blood banks for all that. Hopefully this doesn’t make you feel weird towards me.”

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ San stood there quietly as he awaited for the words to come out of Baekhyun.
He contemplated a few times if he should not let them continue but once they finally spoke, San’s expression remained calm as his lips soon turn into a smile.
“Oh! You are a vampire too? Thats good to know~ I let another vampire feed from me recently…it was a little weird and I passed out but…it made them feel better and thats all matters to me.” He nodded as his demeanor still represented an outgoing one.
“Ah! I’m not scared or anything..unless you hurt me obviously. Oh my gosh. But I don’t think I want to get bitten again. I’m a little nervous about it now..” he admitted with an awkward laugh.

@Choi San Baekhyun feels even more anxious at this point. He his lips as they’ve suddenly felt dry and pulls a hand out of his pocket to rub the nape of his neck.
“Well, uh…” he isn’t sure if he can go on. This was kind of a lot to take in and his age would probably shock San to the point of no return. “This is kind of hard to talk about… You’re gonna think I’m crazy.” Baekhyun inhales deeply, he brings both his hands up and lightly pats his face. “Um, so, I’m actually a vampire…” He looks at San to gauge his reaction.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ As the sun began to set and night started to make its appearance, San took a small glance at the alleyway lights before averting his attention back to a shy Baekhyun.
He continued to wonder what the male was going to tell him that was so secretive-
Parting his lips to softly speak,
“Mhm. I remember.” He agreed, taking a moment to shove his hands into the front pockets of his jeans while he swayed a bit on his tip toes.

@Choi San Baekhyun is thankful that San decided to follow him. He knew this probably seemed a little sketchy to the human, but Baekhyun wasn’t quite sure how else to go about this. He didn’t really need to reveal who he was to many before San.
Once beside the building, in the dark alleyway, Baekhyun is feeling more timid and nervous than before, his hands playing with the inside material of his pockets again. “Um, do you know how you said you like supernatural stuff?” Baekhyun asks this, wanting to say everything as clearly as possible.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ “Ah its okay! Don’t be sorry, its all in the past so it is what it is, yknow? I agree communication is very important!”
He states, seeming like he is not bothered by it as he waves a dismissive hand to the topic of discussion.
He immediately nods at Baekhyun’s words. “Yes! You are more than welcome to join dinner. And it is a little bittersweet, and oh- thats okay.”
San is a little confused about Baekhyun’s behavior and wonders if everything is okay, but he silently follows around the building.
“Of course-“ he merely stated while they reached the quiet alleyway. His expression unsure of whats happening as it does make him a little nervous in the moment.

@Choi San Baekhyun also brings himself to a stop a few feet from the entrance. He notes the shy smile but does his best not to read too far into it.
“I’m still shocked no one has, but I’m happy to be the first.” Baekhyun also looks to their hands before back to San, eyes forming crescents as he enjoyed the simple affection.
“I see, well, I’m sorry that those relationships didn’t work out. Communication is key, after all. If you have none of that then how can you properly care, or trust, for one another?” He asks this in a rhetorical manner. He also wasn’t going to pry into San’s past relationships any further. They were private and in the past so there would be no use bringing them up. Only if San wanted to speak of them.
“Really? Would they allow that? I mean, I’d love to.” Baekhyun found himself getting excited at the mere idea of getting to go to a dinner with San and his family. “Oh yes, we’ll need to exchange numbers if we are gonna plan hang outs in the future as well.” He follows San outside, thanking him softly for holding the door open so he could exit.
“I’ll be sure to give you a proper nickname.”
“How bittersweet this feels…” he watches as San slowly releases his hand, the warmth from it only lingering now. Baekhyun tries not to smile too somberly at this. “I don’t live too terribly far from here, but it’s probably a little farther than you may be comfortable traveling.” Baekhyun remembers he needs to tell San about his age, but he is nervous. What if this changes everything? Maybe San already had an idea of what Baekhyun was. He chews on his lower lip while thinking. “Uh, will you come with me to the side of the building? This is kind of a lot to tell someone and I don’t want any eavesdroppers.” Baekhyun shoves his hands back into his hoodie and begins to quietly walk to the side of the building. Even though he is saying nothing, his mind is running rampant on how he is going to tell San.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ San guides them successfully near the entrance as he stops a few feet away while he attentively listens to Baekhyun with a shy smile.
“Strange because I haven’t had anyone tell me that before. I guess people don’t ask me about my relationship status casually yknow?” He comments while he briefly glances down to their hands before back to Baekhyun.
“Hm? Oh no…you can ask. I guess I haven’t had much experience with relationships and commitment. I’ve been in two long term relationships and majority of it was lack of communication amongst..other things.” San felt like it was too much detail to pour on someone so he ended it there with a slow nod.
He too, catches sight of the onlookers. As baekhyun shyly smiles, San raises his free hand and excitedly waves to them which had them confused but they smiled in return.
“Ah yes..my sisters are funny and nice~ and oh! You could join our dinner one day. We need to exchange phone numbers so we could make that happen.” He quickly nodded while he finally led the way out, being sure to open the door and as they reached outside, San stopped.
“Hmm~ I look forward to your nickname then. But I guess this is the end of our time together for now..?” He questions as he slowly releases his hand from Baekhyun, despite enjoying it.
“Do you live far?” He curiously wondered with a eye smile.

@Choi San “Is it really all that strange? I guess, maybe, you are only 24.” Baekhyun chuckles softly to himself, stopping when San expresses he is also surprised that Baekhyun is still single. “Would I be too forward in asking why you see them as difficult?” Baekhyun’s eyes have lit up with curiosity. He is walking slowly, lightly swinging their joined hands back and forth all the while. His dark eyes occasionally meeting those of the judgmental folks they saw only a few mere moments ago. He doesn’t nothing but politely smile.
“I believe they would be. You’re the baby brother, after all.” Baekhyun chirps in reply. “I bet they must be, I would love to experience that family dinner.”
“I actually don’t have anything in mind, I’m still thinking. I have been since you gave me mine. I want it to be something no one else would casually call out to you with. It may take me a little longer to decide.”

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ “Surprised I’m not taken? Thats the strangest thing someone has told me. You’re funny Sakura. Thank you for the compliments~ I also think the same for you.
But I think relationships are difficult-“ he admits with a small laugh, he began to make his way slowly back towards the entrance as he noticed they both didn’t find anything interesting.
“Being social is also a good thing…I agree with you on that. Yeah I got four sisters..they are crazy protective. Siblings are nice, we have a lot of fun together and family dinners are always nice and eventful.”
He comments back while he slowly turns his head to Baekhyun with a curious expression as he also softly chuckles.
“You’re right- I didn’t really need it nor want it. And yes you can give me a nickname ~ What did you have in mind? I’m excited for it.” He couldn’t help the small bouncing in place as he was definitely curious.

@Choi San Baekhyun is silently listening while glancing throughout the titles of various books on display. Not finding any of them striking just yet. “You know, it didn’t even cross my mind that you would have a spouse. Now that you bring it up… I’m honestly astonished you don’t. You’re handsome and incredibly easy to get along with. I can’t believe no one else has snatched you up yet. Truly.” Baekhyun does find it incredibly surprising that San didn’t have someone special in his life like that. They also shouldn’t be holding hands if that was the case. “If that is the case, let’s make plans to attend a fair together.”
“That is a good point. Humans need to be sociable, I feel as though they will fall into a dark, dark mindset if they aren’t. Whoa, you really have four older sisters? I wonder what it would be like to have siblings.” Baekhyun couldn’t help but return a smile to San, it was hard not to smile around him.
“Oh, that’s okay, you must have not wanted it too badly then, right?” He asks jokingly, knowing that even he forgot things. Baekhyun was relieved that San didn’t ask why he couldn’t say until they left the store.
“Thank you, I appreciate you doing so. I haven’t found anything just yet. I’ve really only been paying attention to you.” He chimed, turning his head to face the bookshelf, his free hand lightly caressing the spines of each book. Those spheres of life reading over every title. “By the way,” he says this all while not looking at San, “would you like a nickname too?”

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ “A man who enjoys gloomy weather..how fitting for you Sakura. I can definitely imagine you sitting on the sand with a dark cloud kind of day. Thats still enjoyable though~”
As he strolled through the aisles, being mindful not to walk too fast so Baekhyun doesn’t feel rushed.
San emits a small chuckle at Baekhyun’s response to the fair.
“Funny that you think I have a lot of friends who would attend a renaissance fair with me. Though I am glad you’d like to spend additional time with me, if you are curious whether a spouse of mine will be upset for my time being taken. Hate to break it to ya, I am a single man with a lot more free time than most- usually.” San’s humorous comment is said with a playful tone as he stops at an aisle, now turning his attention to Baekhyun.
“My parents just wanted me to be more social as a kid, granted they are now regretting how talkative I am. Ah i’m kidding about that. They are just shocked by how social I became but I love my parents…and as for siblings. I have 4 older sisters, so I’m the only boy and the youngest. Isn’t that funny~?” He responded with his usual cheeky grin.
“Honestly I forgot what book I was looking for…” he admits while wondering why Baekhyun needed to leave the place to state his age but San did not question.
He merely nodded before expressing his age.
“I’m 24. I will notate to speak casual with you some more then. Do you see any books you’d like to purchase?” He questions with a small tilt of his head.

@Choi San “I do enjoy the beach, but maybe with different weather expectations than you may assume. A gray blanket of clouds hiding the blue sky, the cool misty breeze of the ocean wetting the sand. I imagine myself bare foot, shorts and a loose fitting top. The wind dancing throughout my locks of hair and caressing my cheeks. It may seem silly, but I really enjoy gloomy weather. It gives me a different kind of vibrance.” Baekhyun has closed his eyes at this point, imagining himself just as he described. Maybe he could imagine San, and even Shadow, with him there as well.
Baekhyun finds himself occasionally checking San’s expressions as he touched the human’s hand. Wondering if he could cause any sort of discomfort. There seemed to be none as San’s puppy-like behavior returned. What a pure soul. He can’t stop himself from timidly smiling.
He allows San to adjust their hands to make it a bit more comfortable while they walk about. He’s thankful that their fingers aren’t laced together. Baekhyun always felt like that was a bit more intimate. Like lovers souls intertwining and showing their love off.
“I’ve actually been to a few. They are super fun and while not everyone stays in character all the time it’s a great experience. I would love to offer to go with you to one but I feel like I’ve been setting up so many future plans with you. Someone else might want to spend time with you as well. Not that I’m against going with you, I’d love to, but I don’t want to be greedy.” He explains, knowing he can’t always have San around. He was a busy man and had things to take care of. Baekhyun was just an old vampire who’d lived his life and experienced plenty. He could stand to be by himself for a while. Not that he necessarily wanted to, he just wanted to be mindful of San.
Baekhyun follows slightly behind San as he led the way. His eyes not even focused on the books, but more so their hands. It’d been quite some time since Baekhyun held another’s hand. He forgot how lovely it could be. Baekhyun almost doesn’t catch the cheeky grin he is being given, clearly distracted. The vampire didn’t even know others were staring, judging as they always would. Baekhyun was used to judgement and couldn’t bear to think about releasing San’s hand because of a few uptight people sticking their noses in other people’s business.
“I’m relieved that you don’t mind, I didn’t want to put you in a position where you would be uncomfortable.” Baekhyun chirped, wanting to be just as aware of San’s feelings as San was for his.
“I don’t, I mean, I used to but I’ve read so many books I can’t keep their names straight in my head.” He attentively listens to this memory San is expressing. Elated to witness this retelling.
“Really? You would think your parents would want you to be at home reading rather than causing some trouble at a party or something.” Baekhyun chuckled, surprised that San wouldn’t go out and party like others his age. He was such a likable person, how could anyone not want him there?
“I don’t have any siblings. It’s just me.. How about you? Do you have siblings?” Baekhyun takes a moment to glance over the sections of books they were in, remembering San whispering to himself just a short moment ago. “What were you looking for, by the way?”
Baekhyun forms a thin line with his lips when asked about his age. Already knowing that he was older than San, no doubt about it.
“I’m older than you for sure, uh, if you don’t mind until we leave for me to tell you. U-uh, how old are you? Oh! I also don’t mind you speaking casually with me. Please, keep doing so, it’s nice.” He smiled nervously, hoping San wouldn’t mind waiting.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ Baekhyuns soft words and kindness has San feeling a bit shy as he can’t help but keep an admiring grin upon his facial features.
The feeling of being beyond grateful that he happened to meet someone who is pure at heart and comes off as an angel, San doesn’t feel like he deserved such an angelic individual before him.
“You are being too kind…”
He comments with a shy chuckle escaping his lips, before he emits a small ‘ah’ noise afterwards at the realization that he did have a curfew.
“Yeah…base and stuff. But honestly speaking I am down for whatever~ Though I am a huge lover of the beach, I like the sand, salty smell and to swim. Do you enjoy the beach?” He curiously wonders before his brown orbs are now catching the hesitant posture from Baekhyun while he flickers his gaze between the males closed and open fists, wondering if he shouldn’t have asked a second time to hand hold.
As San was about to pull his hand away and come up with an awkward reason as to why-
!!
It happened, he felt the soft finger tips of Baekhyun’s glidr over his own and then palm. The action alone had San’s concerned expression quickly shifting into a overly excited puppy like behavior- as his eyes curve upward forming half moon crescents at the corner of his eyes while he slowly nods.
Taking his hand to adjust it slightly so he could carefully grip Baekhyun’s hand with his own, not intertwining their fingers as he didn’t want to overwhelm his new friend.
“Medieval times huh? Thats really cool! Have you ever been to those medieval festivals they host every year? Where people dress up and such? I’ve always wanted to attend…nerdy enough.” He admits with a nervous laugh emitting from his lips.
San decided to lead them further into the book store, lowering their arms as he still keeps Baekhyun at his side while they walk through aisles- his brown orbs scanning the shelves for a specific author.
“Where is it…” he whispers to himself before turning his head to glance to Baekhyun with a cheeky grin, despite the stares that are given from strangers around them.
“Oh- also. Not uncomfortable~” he raises their hands to show that he is referencing to them holding hands. “Do you have a favorite author? I remember the good ole days when I would sneak out just to read in the library. My parents were always amused that I didn’t party as a teenager but instead I wanted to read all the time. That reminds me- do you have any siblings and such?” He stops at an aisle, his eyes roaming the shelves before he glances to Baekhyun with his expectant eyes of simply wanting to hear the other male speak. Baekhyun had a softer voice than San, so he was always thrilled to purely just listen to the male speak.
Then a thought came to mind-
“Oh- how old are you?” He asks, realizing he has been extremely informal with Baekhyun this whole time.
“Sakura I have been so casual with you…like we are the same age. If we aren’t, my mother would be lecturing me by now.” He joked with a laugh.

@Choi San “Truthfully, I feel the same about you. I also feel that because of who you are as a person… You’ve made it easier for me to feel more at ease. So, thank you for allowing me that opportunity to show you a truer version of myself than I show most others.” Baekhyun is happy to have met San. He wondered what he would be doing if he didn’t decide to engage with San. He could very well be wandering the streets like he’d always done.
“I would enjoy going on an adventure with you too. Let’s plan something in the future. For when you’re not busy and don’t need to be back at base right away.” Baekhyun feels pure happiness in this moment. The excitement oozing off of San at the prospect of going on an adventure was nice. He couldn’t recall the last time he got to experience such genuine, happy emotion.
Baekhyun follows inside, allowing the door to slowly close behind them. Soft brown orbs of life meeting San’s when his nickname is said again. How lovely it sounded coming from the one who picked it. He looks to San’s hand as it’s offered again. This time it’s serious. Baekhyun is free to decline or accept. With his hands out of his pockets it’s more noticeable, the way they form fists of hesitation. Occasionally relaxing but firming up when a doubtful thought invades his mind.
“You wouldn’t be uncomfortable… with me holding it, would you?” While Baekhyun would like to hold the human’s hand he didn’t want it to be an uncomfortable experience for the latter.
He takes in the zealous expression that forms on the human’s face at the mere question of supernatural themes he liked. It caused another laugh to escape the boundary of Baekhyun’s lips. He is attentive when listening to the other. Nodding slowly, ears listening out for anything with vampires. When it is said he listens even harder. His own expression maintains a joyful one. Happy to witness such enthusiasm.
“That stuff is good, I like it too. You appear to be a hopeless romantic. I enjoy it too. The undying love the supernatural being has for the soulmate. How far they are willing to go for them. It really is quite wonderful. I also enjoy reading about royalty in medieval times. With dragons, knights, and warlocks. So many creative ideas that flow through authors.” Baekhyun watches as San’s fingers wiggle in front of him, almost as if he is asking again. Signifying that this may be the last time the human asks. He still isn’t sure and vaguely bites into his lower lip. His hand raises to reach the height of San’s, fingertips faintly brushing over the other’s. Baekhyun continues to push his hand forward, his fingers lightly grazing over the other’s palm until it reaches the end of it. Those soft brown hued spheres flashing up to meet the human’s, curious to see his reaction.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ “We did just meet but I feel like I already know so much about you~ You are great company and I feel very blessed to have met you.” He admits while his brown orbs take notice to the shift in demeanor from Baekhyun showing a more nervous side. San couldn’t help but be amazed by the amount of places that Baekhyun has been and it has him wanting to explore more with the male.
“Oh my gosh~ I would love to go explore with you! That sounds so exciting. I’m always stuck on duty or on base so I get antsy most times…” he pauses as he purses his lips in a thought before noticing that Baekhyun had opened the door for him, bowing his head gratefully he makes his way inside before turning to face Baekhyun.
“Sakura.” He comments as he held out his hand to the male with a gentle grin.
“I’m not joking this time, if you feel more comfortable holding my hand. You can~ good to know you aren’t fake. I didn’t think you were anyway~” he offers with a nod, before his eyes widen at the excitement that appears on his face as he can’t help discussing supernatural stories.
“Oh my gosh! Okay. I read a lot. Like werewolves, vampires, ghouls etc. lowkey a romantic, I like the cheesy stuff where the vampire or werewolf hunt down their soulmate and its a whole fiasco of lovee~ you know? What about you?” He curiously wonders, while he wiggles his fingers to see if Baekhyun takes the offer.

@Choi San ‘They don’t betray you like people’ This phrase is repeating in Baekhyun’s mind. The nonchalant way San says it is like it’s something that happens to him often. He doesn’t want to pry, or assume, so he keeps his thoughts to himself.
He’s pulled from these thoughts by the sudden, dramatic gasp. Jumping slightly at the theatrics.
“I’m not tired of you, we’ve only just met…” he watches as San does a sort of dance before returning to walking normally soon after. What an interesting character he was.
He stops a moment after San when the human turns with his hand extended. A playful smile displayed. Baekhyun simply looks from San’s smile to his hand. His own hesitating in the pocket he had been fiddling with this entire time. Maybe a nervous habit of his? He grips onto the inside material when San pulls his hand back. He laughs it off along with the human.
“I’ve embarrassed myself plenty in public. I don’t imagine there is much else you can do to embarrass me.” Baekhyun hums.
“Yeah, I’ve been to various places around here. An abandoned library, a small souvenir shop hidden within an alleyway, pretty much every restaurant, an abandoned building… I’m sure other places as well. It’s been quite some time since I’ve ventured around. Maybe I can show you some, some other day.” He stands in front of the bookstore with San. His expression soft, a faint smile still displayed as it always had been.
“Well, truthfully, if I wasn’t enjoying myself I would do everything in my power to get away from you. So I don’t think you need to worry about it being fake.” Baekhyun chimes, not sure that he needed to reassure San but felt like he should just in case. His ears perked at the mention of supernatural stuff and how it seemed to speak to San. Baekhyun takes his eyes off of San when their gazes meet, thinking silently to himself for a moment.
“W-what sort of supernatural stuff do you like?” He asks this in an inquisitive manner. He hadn’t even told San he was a vampire due to not wanting to scare him off. So maybe if this conversation continued to go well he could confess his identity with San. He grabs onto the handle of the door, pulling it open and offering San to enter first with a gesture of his hand.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ Seeing that Baekhyun got excited about seeing Shadow warmed San’s heart as he too, smiled in happiness about the reaction.
“We are super close ~ I love animals, they don’t betray you like people..” he states casually while humming a bit to himself.
He side glanced to Baekhyun briefly as he continued to listen before emitting a small gasp dramatically-
“Hang out more?! Wow you must not be tired of me yet. How thrilling ~~” he teased softly while doing a small tippy tappy dance before going back to walking normally.
“We can definitely hang out some more buddy. Oh and-“ he stopped briefly to turn around and face Baekhyun with a dorky grin, extending an hand out in offering while he is oblivious to the others reaction.
“May I hold your hand, Sakura~” he lightly teased before removing his hand away into his pockets with a small chuckle.
“I’m messing with you. Might embarrass you in public and such. Especially since you are a grown man who doesn’t like to be stared at for that. But you have explored the city a lot? Any cool places that you’ve found?” He curiously questions as they stood in front of the book store now, while the smile remains upon his features, taking notice that Baekhyun has been smiling during this whole interaction.
“Hmm~ smiling is good. Means you are enjoying yourself or you are faking it for me. Hah. I read once in awhile, I like fanfics oddly enough- something about the supernatural just speaks to me, you know ~?” He takes a moment to curiously tilt his head to the side as Baekhyun simply stares at him, wondering what the male is thinking.

@Choi San Baekhyun keeps his ears perked, taking in each and every word San speaks. Each one granting more access to information about San. He didn’t have any ulterior motives other than just getting to know San. It was nice to just speak with someone, especially someone who enjoyed being around others.
“Three years? You guys must be pretty close then.” Baekhyun stops alongside San to get a good view of Shadow on the lock screen of his phone. “He is a cutie! He looks so happy in that photo!” The proud smile San wore clearly speaking volumes about Shadow and how important he was. It was sweet. Baekhyun begins to walk once San does, continuing on in their adventure.
“I appreciate your kindness. Getting to know another is a process that takes time. We can’t learn everything about one another in a night. So let’s be sure to hang out often.” Baekhyun wasn’t sure if that would be asking too much from San, but he hoped they could still see more of one another.
“I-“ Baekhyun can feel his face warming at the compliment and use of his new nickname. He wants to pull his hands from his pockets and touch his face but doesn’t want to give away that he was feeling color fill in. “I like it…when you say my nickname.” Was all he could think to say in response. Refusing to look at San in this moment he continued onward. “I feel like I’ve been smiling so much, I’m gonna get cramps in my cheeks.” He jokes, attempting to get some of that flustered feeling off his shoulders. It wouldn’t work for long as San brought up hand holding, but only if Baekhyun was prone to getting lost. He laughs softly and shakes his head.
“If you wanted to hold my hand you could just ask~” he teases, “I actually don’t get lost too often. I’ve wandered around this place for a long time so I’ve come to know some of the architecture.” He allows his dark orbs of life to glance over to San for the nth time that night, smiling faintly as he does so.
He abruptly stops when San does and looks forward at the bookstore. “Oh, yes, I do like to read! It’s a good way to pass time. You can also imagine yourself in a new place. It’s nice. What about you?” He meets the human’s gaze.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ “Ooh Shadow is a cutie for sure ~ He has been my body for a good 3 years now. Granted, I’ve owned a few dogs in my life and also foster when I can.” He explains while he felt a small chill throughout his body from the crispy cool weather, reaching for his phone he stopped briefly to show his lock screen of Shadow with a proud dog dad smile.
“This is the homie~” he proudly spoke, before shoving his phone away to continue their walk.
Something about Baekhyun told San that he has normally been timid but he really didn’t know.
Hearing that Baekhyun is worried about sharing his desires, has San shaking his head before speaking.
“Its okay ~ You tell me stuff when you feel comfortable. No need to force yourself. Its the beauty of getting to know someone- at the end of the day, we may know very little about each other but it was a good time nonetheless.” He explained, his eyes softening when he caught sight of Baekhyun’s smile, only making San smile more.
“You have a nice smile~ You should smile more often, Samura.” He used the nickname that Baekhyun suggested, the term rolling off San’s tongue with ease before he felt Baekhyun at a distance, purposely slowing down his pace so the latter could catch up.
“If you are prone to getting lost, might have to hold your hand to keep you close.” He comments, following an amused chuckle while San sneaks a peek at Baekhyun to make sure he is okay.
“Ah” he pauses while he points up ahead to a nearby building.
“A bookstore. Do you like to read?” He questions as his stroll came to a halt while he finally glances to Baekhyun.

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@Choi San “Sounds interesting, I’ll keep that show in mind. I enjoy comedy. Shadow? I love that name. Do you have a picture?” Baekhyun is curious to see the cute four legged guy who gets to spend almost all his time with such a wonderful human.
He continues to follow San, occasionally watching as the wind softly plays with the latter’s dark locks of hair.
“I think if I find that desire, I’ll be sure to tell you. Part of me feels that you wouldn’t look down upon my desire. The other part of me is a worry wart.” He laughs at himself before being sure to listen attentively to San’s desire. He notes the true feeling San is having when describing this desire. It brings a feeling of warmth throughout Baekhyun’s chest. He stops alongside San at the red light, his fingers fiddling with the inside material of his hoodie pockets.
“You know, it doesn’t surprise me that, that is what you would like. You’re selfless, San. It’s refreshing…” he greets the latter with a soft smile in return for the cheeky one. He couldn’t recall another time he’d smiled quite as much as this night.
Baekhyun is honestly stunned at the nickname San is drawn to. Taking in the definition he gives to it. The vampire nods slowly, taking a moment to let the nickname stick to him.
“I don’t think it’s cheesy at all. If you wanted you could use the Japanese word for cherry blossom; Sakura. Shortens it up and the definition is close to how you describe it. I like it.” Baekhyun stands at the green light a moment extra, thinking about the nickname. It wasn’t what he was expecting. He didn’t know what he was expecting but he couldn’t say he was upset with the outcome. He liked it. After snapping back from his thoughts he is sure to catch up with the latter. “Sorry, I was thinking and forgot to walk with you.”

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ “Suits is…a tv series on netflix about lawyers with comedy. Its actually really entertaining, I would definitely recommend it. Shadow is my dogs name by the way.” He answers with a quick nod, taking a moment to turn the corner of the street as he enjoys the fresh air. The slight wind blowing his dark locks back.
He awaits for Baekhyun to respond while the answer he got is a relatively common one but nonetheless had him smiling.
“Hmm..changes over time huh? I guess when you find one, you’ll be sure to tell me? If not, thats okay~ As for mine..it doesn’t change. My deepest desire- is to provide happiness continuously to those around me. A long lasting desire if you will. I won’t be on this planet forever, so being able to make my time on it as a means to bring joy to others…makes me happy.” His voice hinted a soft tenderness as he came to a stop at a cross walk, glancing over to Baekhyun with his usual cheeky smile before scrunching his nose at the question about a nickname.
“Oof a tough one. Cherry blossom comes to mind for you..a delicate flower that blooms beautifully during a certain season but the sight of you brings joy to those around. Quite..cheesy ain’t it?” He can’t help but awkwardly chuckle at his own words before the light states to walk, taking the chance to continue their walk across the crosswalk.

@Choi San “Oh? What is ‘Suits’? Also, what is your dog’s name?” Baekhyun questioned, curious about the choice of film San would be watching with his dog. He feels himself relaxing more as San pulls back from leaning in. Baekhyun was still fine with their distance but just became a bit more aware.
“Great, I actually really enjoy walking. Especially on rainy days. I feel at peace with myself and the world around me.” He follows San out of the restaurant, his wallet back in his pocket and his hands shoved into his own hoodie.
“Something I desire?” He repeats the question while glancing over to San. Looking away a moment later to watch where he was going. “It’s a difficult question to answer, that’s for sure.” Baekhyun takes a short while to think about his desires in this world. He wasn’t sure if he was ready to give that away just yet. If he told anyone he was sure he could trust San but also knew he couldn’t just blindly trust anyone. “I’m not sure, actually. I’ve had plenty of desires but they’ve changed overtime. What about you?” He asks, occasionally gazing up to San whom he’d caught taking side glances. He says nothing about it though, figuring San wouldn’t need him to say anything about being caught doing so.
“A nickname? Why don’t you give me one? I think it will mean more to me this way. What are you feeling? It could be with my name or something else if you’d like.” Baekhyun was excited to possibly receive a nickname from the latter, wondering what sort of name he could think of.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ Merely nodding his head to Baekhyun’s words, San’s smile never left his lips as he took a moment to suggest they walk outside to discuss further.
“I don’t really have anything to do but..go home and hang with my dog. We will probably watch Suits together or something-“ he stated with a low chuckle emitting from his lips, noticing the shy demeanor from Baekhyun has San leaning back as he wasn’t sure if he invaded the males personal space that they didn’t like.
“Uhm. A walk sounds nice- burn all the calories we just ate, yeah?” He began to lead the way outside the restaurant while he shoves his hands into his hoodie pocket.
“So tell me Baekhyun. What is something you desire most?” He randomly questions while he inhales the air of fresh air, while he sighs happily. Taking notice of all the people walking around them as it fills him with joy.
He sneaks side glances to Baekhyun as if to make sure he is nearby so he doesn’t lose him as well.
“Also…is there a nickname I can call you?”

@Choi San “No need to thank me. It’s really because of how considerate you are of others. Not to mention; you’re fun to talk to. So how could I not enjoy my time with you?” Baekhyun asks, not really expecting an answer. He takes his card, along with his receipt, from the cashier and places it back in his wallet.
“Well, I mean, I don’t mind if you’d prefer to go home. I don’t want to keep you if there is something else you have planned for this evening.” He adds, really not wanting to inconvenience San by asking for more of his time. He silently watches as the latter checks his watch and then asks about what Baekhyun was thinking of doing.
“Uh, I don’t necessarily have anything in mind. We could walk about a bit until we come up with something? Or if you have something?” He takes in San’s excited expression and the way he leans in, seemingly interested in any ideas Baekhyun may have had. He can feel himself becoming a bit shy as San was teetering on the boundary of maybe being a bit closer than he expected. He does his best not to let it show as he knows San doesn’t mean any harm by it. At least, that was Baekhyun’s thought.

@Byun Baekhyun ⚸ Despite being an extrovert, San truly enjoyed that Baekhyun would hang out with him again.
He kept the same smile upon his face while he curiously glances over at the latters facial expressions.
“Uhm…thank you.” He stated in a bit shy manner at the compliment of his company being appreciated.
Following after Baekhyun, he made sure to hand his card over. Waiting a few minutes before it was returned and he is soon shoving his wallet back into his back pocket.
“Hm?” He states as he glances up to Baekhyun with a purse of his lips as he thinks.
“Oh- you want to still hang out with me…? I wasn’t prepared for more..most people tend to just go home and stuff yknow?” He takes a moment to glance at the time on his watch before speaking.
“What were you thinking? I got a few hours to spare.” He looks at the other with a curious but excited expression, slightly leaning forward as a means of being attentive.