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@♡ blinded_quokkaᵐ the crisp, cold air that whisked the withered garden of her soul blossomed into a gentle, airy breeze reminiscent of spring's first awakening. before her was the man she would brave the storms for to feel his embrace, and through the years of searching amidst unfamiliar cities and estranged faces — the stars aligned for her to believe in love once more. akin to a child finding solace on her mother's lap, soojung recognizes that she is no longer at war with the world and with herself. the tomorrows that follow would no longer be defined by her bruised limbs brandishing her feeble sword against the days that dim her spark. unrestrained steps would enter a home she has never been to, but she has known her whole life. sleepless nights fall prey to peaceful dreams laced with a smile. lonesome days grow bright in a sea of unadulterated laughter and a life looked forward to. soojung loses herself in the depth of his eyes. 'this is how people drown,' she thinks to herself, allowing his pure heart to reel her in deeper and deeper — until nothing else mattered but them alone. every promise uttered was a boulder to her tightening chest, the spaces in growing dry for the tears that would not stop caressing her cheeks. she loved him, will never stop loving him — and no words would be able to serve justice for a love that endlessly flows through time. "jung jinhyeong," she spoke of his name like an answered prayer, the sweetest of smiles that only he would receive carved in her visage, "all my life, i've witnessed love destroy homes including mine. yet it took one innocent invite from you to make me hold onto that faint glimmer of hope that maybe, just maybe, this leap of faith would eventually become a safe space for you and i. you're not daydreaming, i hope you know. my life's promise is anchored upon turning your imaginations into reality as we face the world together." she draws in a deep, shaky breath, attempting to compose herself for a moment that was one for the books. "i promise to love all seasons of you, through heated summers, serene springs, harsh winters, and contemplative autumns. i promise to love you in ways that i know: one that doesn't give up and one that only grants rest. i could stay in a room with you doing nothing, but i will always find a thousand reasons to keep loving you." her free hand extends to cup his cheek, radiating a warmth like no other. "i will marry you, jung jinhyeong. in every lifetime, it's you, always. i love you, without end."

@♡ blinded_doveᶠ for a woman not so experienced in the tribulations of love, she sent him over the moon. heartbeat pacing back against each other in sync, the sincerity sends a flush of its own to his ears. being blessed with tanned skin, he was almost grateful that the cameras wouldn’t be able to register the contrast of it unless it zoomed in. “that’s funny because i was just going to say the same thing about you.” her scent basks him in a delightful aroma of florals, engulfing his senses to associate any other familiar scents to her entire being. jinhyeong was a finished man. merely minutes spent in her presence and he was drawing a list in his head of how they would spend their lives together. he leans into the cradle of her palm, pressing his plump tiers to spare a chaste kiss on the expanse of her skin. a whipped husband is what soojung would make out of him, catering to his wife’s every need and request. her name uttered for the first time, it held magnificence, grace, and royalty. she was entrusting her crystal to him and he would treasure it forever. “that’s all i needed to hear.” removing her hands from his face as if they were made from fragile properties, jinhyeong fetches the sanctioned box out of his pocket and kneels on one knee before his golden girl. “jung soojung, this experiment has made me realize how sometimes it's okay to place yourself in spontaneous situations. i’ve spent hours trying to distinguish your voice from the distorted, squeaky filters in my head and i’m glad I did because you sound like velvet. i want to be the man you run to cuddle with because you’re afraid of thunderstorms in the middle of the night. i want to be the man who doesn’t take advantage of your vulnerability, i want to show you a new world of wonders in our relationship.” opening the pristine box, his shaky digits reach for the entrusted band and slips it onto soojung’s ring finger with bated breath. “will you do me the honor of marrying me, jung jinhyeong, and letting me be your first and last in this lifetime?”

@♡ blinded_quokkaᵐ one has learned in the light of day to dance gracefully with her head in the clouds and to surrender her soul in its tender wake. serenity precedes her heed to his call — the makings of her clouded vision accentuating the warmth that caresses the desperate yearning of her skin, the voice that hushes the soldiering thoughts of her mind, and the soul that completes the rupture in hers. he was beautiful — bringing the moon to its knees in the presence of his eyes that held the brightest stars. "it's taking so much of me to not look for a bathroom stall to hide in right now." she confesses in between tearful strings of laughter, the apples of her cheeks a blooming garden of roses. a timid nod was sent his way, her almond pair never leaving his own as she gazed upon the world — hers. "that... and because you smell good. you didn't need a lot of persuading." she lightly chuckles, deeply enamored by the words they once shared now being etched in the pages of their own story. yet in the gentle command of his plush tiers adorning the heated plains of her skin — the first of hopefully many more — a restless pounding invades her chest, singing a timeless tune that a love shared with him is a love like no other. with her face buried on his chest, soojung briefly pulls back, her slender fingers tracing the lines of his face with delicate regard. he was hers, and she was his — a secret written in the stars, marveled for everyone to know. "you've always had my permission, quoppa." the certainty in her voice was unmatched, gaze filled with affection for the other. "i, jung soojung, have always been ready for you."

@♡ blinded_doveᶠ there the glow of her silhouette illuminated underneath the light beam just before her features were revealed to his viewing pleasure. his appearance came as a second thought captivated by how beautiful the dove was like her spirit. he wouldn’t waste another second being apart from his fiancee, the weighted box in his shaking as he strides towards the striking woman. his cheeks hurt, a simper never leaving his visage as he ran to twine his arms around his lady. “why are you crying, hm?” no more wondering what kind of smile she wore, wondering how expressive those almond honey eyes were as she stared into the vulnerable pillars of his own. jinhyeong’s heart clenched in his chest, wiping away tears that ran down the paleness of her cheeks. “you’re crying because you’re happy aren’t you, dovey?” it was a promise that they made during their first time interacting in the pods. that her tears would be only wasted on moments of happiness. voice warm with resolve, he cupped her fragile face before leaning in to press a gentle kiss on the corner of . “you’re everything i imagined you to be. warm, loving, and gorgeous as your soul.” embracing her petite frame to memorize the mold of her body pressed against his, he was in euphoria knowing she would never fade away. “this is the part when i’m supposed to get down on one knee, propose and kiss you, dovey.” his quokka persona was long gone, embellishing the body of a man on a mission to confess his profound love. “do i have your permission to do so?”

@♡ blinded_quokkaᵐ her restless thoughts that galloped upon the plains of her mind were silenced to an abrupt surrender the moment a beam of light graced the crystalline wall before her. the world around her fell quiet, leaving the drumming of her heartbeat to resonate against her ear. minutes turned into seconds, palms found refuge in the blush-colored dress she wore, and in one careful breath — she became witness to a dream come true. soojung stood still for a few seconds, taking in the shape of the first and only man she would promise to spend the rest of her life with. with newfound confidence, the woman who used to watch from the sidelines ran towards the soul her heart yearned desperately for — her long, luscious locks dancing in the air, finding solace in the gentleman who had the sun for his soul. “i’m not saying goodbye this time as long as you’ll catch me!” she cheerily declares, challenging the male as tears start to form in the corners of her eyes — the smile that graced her face laced with exhilaration and fond adoration. as the distance between them closes, she opens her arms wide and takes a leap of faith — one that steadies the chapters unraveling before them.

@♡ blinded_doveᶠ no amount of preparation would prepare him for this moment. she — was on the other side of those doors, she would be the first person he made eye contact with, she, who corrupts his mind with the urgency to shelter her with tender and warm love is minutes within his reach. in japanese mythology, there is a belief that you’re separated from your soulmate and reunited by a single red string that leads you to them. so often he wondered why he felt so tethered to the dove and upon further research, he now concluded she was his soulmate. his guiding key that unlocked a metamorphosis of emotions. surely enough, his nerves were lodged in his throat, mouth dry from anticipation. fingertips loosening the collar of his tie, the male takes an inhale and exhales swiftly. he wanted to hold her, caress the soft flesh of her cheeks as he gave her the first kiss he aspiratedly promised her. “get a hold of yourself, jinhyeong. this is real.” on the brink of ruin, he could only hope she was just as desperate to see him in person as he was.

@♡ blinded_quokkaᵐ mundane days were draped in a blanket of monochrome beyond the rusty rails of the cage that carried a dove’s withering soul. with every blink of an eye plays a record of memories where her bravery took a step behind — closed doors, faded souls, and missed calls. yet through a single gleaming spark that burst into a sphere of colors — one that belonged to him, bravery and certainty found home in her wings. for the first time in her life, with a heart so sure and a mind so quiet, she sought the light meant for her alone. “i think i’m gonna cry.” countless deep breaths gently caress her frazzled system, dainty fingers locked behind her in an attempt to keep her still. she bounced and bounced, her pair of hazels drilling a hole through the glass barrier as though time will pick up the pace to see the bearer of her love. “am i allowed to scream? do i say hi? can i hug him? what about a k- oh no, oh no i’m tearing up. this is really happening, krys. jesus christ.”

@♡ blinded_pikaᶠ concentrated on the distinction of her voice, he wonders what she truly sounds like without the manipulated filter. his shoulders slump down in ease at the mutual feeling, sharing a sound laughter in unison as her hearty giggles meshes with his when she reveals the truth about her animal selection. “my favorite pokemon is actually umbreon, so pikachu will have to take a backseat in this conversation.” he hums in content at her honesty, throwing the journal to the side to truly emerge himself in getting to know all about this hidden silhouette. the male gnaws on his lower bottom lip, a habit of his when he’s focused. “you didn’t ask, but if it makes you more comfortable, i chose a quokka because my little furry friend doesn’t get enough recognition. they’re so cute, but i barely hear people boast about their dopey little smiles.” it oddly feels intimate getting to know another person just a couple of feet away, but not knowing what their features looked like. yet, he bargained with what he was provided with and clutches the decorative pillow that made the coach provide a comfy ambiance. “depends, do you like small lips or thick lips?” a risky question to ask but her playful exterior made him want to challenge her just as she challenged him a couple of minutes prior to their first exchange. “i have thick lips.”

@♡ blinded_quokkaᵐ perhaps it is the excitement of this situation, the giddiness one receives from experiencing new things added to the mysterious air of not knowing who she is talking to, but it makes her all the more energetic, bubblier. even more so when the person on the other side of the divider seems to be matching her energy quite well. upon hearing his response, she can't help but chuckle, throwing her long locks over her shoulder with a smug grin. too bad he can't see her. "nice to meet you, quokka! i'd say your first impression is just as favorable. though it's really just the tiniest glimpse, so I hope my second impression on you will be even better!" again, her giggles reverbate through the room, filling the empty space with a carefree and relaxed air. "can I make a confession? although I do like pikachu a lot, my favorite is actually eevee. I really mostly picked a pika because my instagram feed had been filled with pika content for weeks. so when they asked for an animal, it was the first one that came to my mind. what about you? is your smile just as sweet as a quokka's or are you just bluffing?" Posting her question, she looks over to his side of the room, an eyebrow raised in curiosity.

@♡ blinded_pikaᶠ the distorted giggle is all the information he needs to continue the lightheartedness of the conversation. it was cute, vibrant and sounded like this mysterious stranger did it frequently. a simper curls the corner of his plump brims upwards, making a mental note how bubbly she was. his brows furrow together at her response before simultaneously releasing a deep chuckle at how unexpected her announcement was. “my bad, i didn’t think i was given the opportunity to talk to the worldly renowned pikachu.” he hears the laughter in her voice, trying to suppress the urge to giggle again as he extends an arm to take a hold of the journal neatly places on the small table adjacent from him. the blank places revealed its emptiness, somehow pressuring to put his constructed thoughts about the woman behind the screen on paper. so, he jots a few notes with a pen attached to the hardcover. “starting off so playful really leaves a great impression on me, pika. i’m quokka.” his lips pop with the emphasis of her alias on the tip of his tongue. “is pikachu your favorite pokemon or am I just making up things in my head?” the male adjusts his beanie on his head, reminding himself to be as mischievous as she is while sinking down further into the cushions.

@♡ blinded_quokkaᵐ entering the pod from the second door on the opposite of the room, she lets her eyes wander to take in her surroundings, an expression full of curiosity overtaking her features. because they had all just joined the show, there was still so much to discover, so many places to see. just the thought of it makes her giddy, heart beating faster in excitement. skipping over to the couch in the middle of the room, she lets herself fall into it, a happy giggle escaping her lips as she sinks into the soft cushion. she is quickly reminded of the other person's presence on the other side of the room though, when she hears them clear their throat, a distorted voice soon following. barely able to hold back a giggle, she clears as well, trying her best to stay as serious as she can, not wanting to scare her partner off too quickly. though her resolve doesn't last long, her mischievous side quickly taking over. "it is i, the cutest animal in the whole wide world. or well...one of the cutest! pika pika!" tightly, she presses her lips together, teeth gritted to avoid bursting into another fit of giggles, curious to see, or rather hear, how her partner would react to the rather silly response.

@♡ blinded_pikaᶠ opening the pod door before welcoming himself in the surprisingly cozy enclosure, a gasp of stupendous amazement echoes loud enough to be picked up by the hidden microphone in the collar of his shirt. the male takes a seat on the couch, allowing himself to get comfortable before clearing his throat and announcing his arrival to his partner behind the mysterious screen. "so which animal am I lucky enough to be talking to this evening?"