ೇ 𝘢𝘱𝘵 #117ꜝꜝ

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ It had felt natural to kiss Wooyoung, it didn’t feel forced, rushed or anything of the likes. This was his best friend and if he was honest, he was scared of it feeling weird, but when wooyoung wrapped his arms around San’s shoulders, he practically melted into the kiss; like he could stay here forever. In another world maybe— he still wanted to take things slow. This was a new journey for the two of them after all. So when the two broke from the kiss, he couldn’t help but to examine Wooyoung’s expression, and seeing the smile (though he couldn’t help tell the other tried to fight it) and watching the other turn the movie he moved to sit on the bed. Immediately going for the younger opened arms and pulling him into his own. “Let’s get cozy, yeah?” He mumbled lightly against the other, his heart still pounding.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung felt a weight lift from his shoulders when San called for him, pulled him back in, and kissed him again. His heart pounded in his chest the longer the kiss went on, and his arms slung themselves over San's shoulders like they were meant to be there all along. It felt like fireworks were going off in his head, his chest, and even his stomach. He just kissed his best friend. He *was* still kissing his best friend. This was definitely going to change things. Well no it was, he thought to himself. His grip on the remote in his hand tightened, and he gently pulled San in closer after the second kiss finally ended, walking backward toward his bed again with a smile he could barely contain even while biting down on his lower lip. With a soft breath, he sat down on the bed and clicked the remote to turn the TV on, then the movie, finally tossing the remote to the side and opening his arms. "C'mere," he mimicked.

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ San rolled his eyes at the others words as he let out a soft snicker and nodded his head, a quiet "Okay, okay." slipping from his mouth. San almost tugged the other to him when he felt the thud of the door, he waited until the other went to open the door, but he had been distracted by the others eyes, following where they were watching, and soon his eye followed suit to land on the others lips as well, his eyes widening for a brief moment before letting them fall shut as Wooyoung had pressed a gentle kiss to his lips, he jolted lightly as if to catch the other when he started stumbling backwards and let out an awkward cough. It wasn't bad, no, San merely wasn't expecting it, despite this being an actual date. Though, his demeanor quickly changed as he let out a soft chuckle reaching out for wooyoung's wrist and tugging the other back towards himself. "Co'mere" His words mushed together in a whisper before reaching up with one hand to cup the others face and lean in to press a more firm, but brief, kiss on his lips.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ "I'll laugh at you some other time, don't worry, don't get too happy; I'm not taking huge steps," Wooyoung teased, still walking backwards on the balls of his feet. He got lost looking up at San for a moment, only brought back to Earth by the clumsy thump of his back against his door. Gently, he felt behind him for the doorknob with his right hand, leaning forward and into San a little to reach directly behind him. His eyes fell to his lips, and as he swapped his right hand for his left hand to try and grab the doorknob, his right hand held onto the side of San's neck, pulling him in for an actual, gentle kiss just as he pushed down and opened the door. The loss of support against his back made him stumble into the room, a soft huff through his nose as he broke the kiss from the almost-fall. "Definitely- um- definitely cozy," he breathed out, smoothing his hands over his front and looking around for his remote

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ San's eyebrow twitched lightly as his lip tugged into a small smile, fondly watching the other. This was different than their usual interactions, but it was definitely something that San wanted to explore more, especially with the one in front of him. He let out a low contented hum when the other patted his chest his arms wrapping around the other. "Well, as long as I don't have you laughing at me, then I'm good." He laughed lightly, his hand moving to pinch the others side a bit. "Makes me happy to know you are taking big steps for me." He teased softly, walking with the other towards the direction of the room, making sure the other doesn't run into anything and nods at the last question Wooyoung asks. "That sounds nice and cozy actually."

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung smiled wide enough for his nose to crinkle and his eyes to shut, and he even found himself quietly giggling as San pulled him into his arms. His best friend was so cute, he wanted to kiss him so badly... for probably the fifth time that night if not more. He looked up slightly through his bangs despite trying shaking them out of the way, and he patted San's chest. "I'd try very very hard to protect you instead of tease you. And that's a big step for me, I hope you know," he answered seriously, with a slight pout and a few nods, then he smiled again. "But Ghibli does sound better. Easier to just fall asleep to with you. Should we watch Kiki's?" his voice softened to a whisper as he slowly walked them back toward his room, himself being the one to walk backwards as he searched San's face

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ [] naur its okay ! ;; i take long too
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San gave a playful glare at the other, tugging his hand back as he crossed his arms over his chest letting out a soft huff "You want me to be scared?" He rolled his eyes, before letting out a soft chuckle unable to keep up the act as he quickly uncrossed his arms, and wrapping them around Wooyoung. "Are you gonna protect me or tease me more, hmm?" He titled his head to the side, the switch up between his two playful moods was quick. "Careful on your answer, cause I might just pick Ghibli.... sounds tempting and cozy anyway." He snickered lightly, before giving a small shrug to his shoulders.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ transitions are hard issok ♡ and sorry it took so long ;; //

The walk back was a pleasantly silent one, where Wooyoung found himself playing with San's fingers, stealing quick glances at him, and leaning into his side a little too much. Once they got home, he walked in, hand on the door to keep it open for San while he took his own shoes off, and once San's hands land on his shoulders, he smiled and look over his shoulder to look at his date before fully turning around. He rubbed San's hand and wrist while he thought, then he shrugged. "Maybe something Ghibli? Or a horror movie so I get you so scared you snuggle up to me?" he teased

flops on the couch and yawns
so sleepy

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ "I think we can watch a movie... if you'd like." San answered, his hand reaching out for Wooyoung's to interlock their fingers together and tugged Wooyoung a bit closer to him as they walked. Leading the two of them home. Opening the door to his apartment he allowed the other to go in ahead of him before stepping inside and locking the door behind himself. Kicking his shoes off before approaching wooyoung again, placing his hands on the others shoulders and rubbing them lightly. "Is there any specific movie you'd want to watch? I'm letting you choose since this is still your pick of dates." He let out a soft chuckle before placing a soft peck on his cheek.

[] i'm sorry this >< i'll get better again as we get back into it >< ;;;

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ It wasn't like they hadn't kissed before, it was just different. Different now that they were "dating," and this one he so badly wanted to give San would be the first one not around people. It would be just for them, and that scared Wooyoung a little bit, too. It felt like San wanted it too, like he was leaning in as well when Wooyoung had been starting to kiss him, it almost felt like San was nodding, like he wanted it too, but maybe he hadn't been, and maybe he didn't. His heart raced like they had just really kissed for the first time. It felt like it was pounding in his throat and it was about to leap out, and he was sure once they stood up and got back into the light that San would be able to see the flush in his face that it caused. That was, if he hadn't felt it against his lips with the kiss to his cheek.

Wooyoung stood and grabbed their trash, throwing it in a nearby trashcan before returning his attention to San. He linked their arms like before and smushed their cheeks together as he started to walk them out. "... Feeling tired, or should we watch a movie when we get back?" he finally broke the silence

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ It was a bit relieving, to hear the simple reply that he received back. San nodded again, his eyes following the others, now looking at the others lips, he felt it coming and almost leaned in to it before he realized. Feeling wooyoung pull back, he followed suit, but this time he offered a gentle smile. His every urge wanted to pull the other into a more meaningful kiss, but his nerves got the better of him. His thumb rubbing circles on the others hand and squeezing it. “Yeah.. yeah we can head back.” He said before leaning in to place a small peck to his cheek.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung shifts with San when he leans back, really just moving closer, and he sighs softly, resting his hand on San's stomach while they just sit there. It feels like forever how long they sit there, but not in a bad way. He'd be happy to sit like that with San for the rest of the night... if it weren't for the fact they were outside. The squeeze to his thigh brings him back, and he leans back so that he can bump his forehead to San's again while they speak. With a little nod, he keeps his eyes on San's, and he whispers a "Yes." His eyes wander to San's lips, and he reaches up with his other hand to cup the other's neck, the fingers of his other hand curling against the fabric of San's shirt. His head tilts, and he inhales, but he stops himself at the first lurch forward, clearing his throat and slowly pulling back to just tightly hold San's hand and kiss his knuckles. "Do you want..." he starts, and he swallows thickly as the nerves crawl up his skin at what he almost asked before continuing, "...to start heading back?"

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ A soft nod to his head at the others words. San sighed softly, comforted by the others touch. Finishing the food that was left, before setting everything aside. Humming lightly at the kiss that was placed on his neck, it was his turn to place his hand on the others thigh, squeezing it gently. He leaned back in the chair a bit, his eyes observing the scenery. Silent for a moment, before squeezing the others thigh again, this time to gain his attention, before clearing his throat lightly. "This is okay... right?" He asked, because he wanted to be sure. "Going on dates?" He had hoped that the other knew what he was getting at, it was different, but something that San wanted to be sure of. He, for one, was okay with the dates, despite his initial awkwardness with it. Happy, even.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ "You're welcome. Both for letting the inside thought put and for being with you so you can survive," Wooyoung grins, patting San's thigh with one hand. His eyes close, and with his hand still on San's thigh, he runs his thumb over where their matching tattoo is even though it isn't visible. He squeezes his knee, then pulls his hand back. He hopes that even if the dates don't work out, for whatever reason, it won't be a thing either regrets getting. But that's not really something he'll let slip on the first of at least two dates. Instead, he just chooses to sit with San in silence, giving his neck a gentle kiss before peeking over his shoulder to look at the view around them

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ San smiled softly and shook his head, the other had been really cute the entire night, but San could feel himself thinking more so as the night went on. "I don't think I'd survive." he chuckled lightly at the teasing gesture. San couldn't help how quickly his face heated up at the others comment, despite him trying to defend that he wasn't supposed to say the words out loud, the damage had already been done. "I..." he pauses before nodding lightly. "Thanks, though." He lets out a nervous chuckle before leaning his head lightly atop Wooyoung's.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ "Like I said, what would you do without me?" Wooyoung whispers to San, and he's sure San can feel the smile growing on his face against his skin since he hasn't fully pulled away yet. He really can't bring himself to, either. It's comfortable to lean against San like this, his forehead now on the other's shoulder. "You smell nice," he sighs out, then immediately coughs. "... That was supposed to stay inside of my head..."

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ Hearing that the other also wanted to have another date made San ease up just a bit. It was nice to know that the desire of a second date, to continue what was happening here was reciprocated. Wooyoung squeezing his hand, gave him a bit of more comfort. San couldn’t help the way his heart skipped a beat when wooyoung nosed at his cheek, turning his face and pressing a soft kiss to the tothers cheek, San chuckled lightly. “It’s okay. I almost forgot about it.” He says as he takes a bite out of the forgotten food

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ The answer makes his stomach flutter, and he has to hold back the grin that wants to go from ear to ear... at least a little bit, because it still cracks when San so cutely stutters out the qualifier. "I would like to. So next time you get to pick what we do, 'cause I picked this," he bumps their shoulders together as he, again, lightly teases the other. Gently, after wiping his hand off on his own pant leg, Wooyoung takes hold of San's hand that he's already holding, so it's in both of his hands. It's complicated, he knows. The jump from friends, coworkers, and roommates to... he'll call it going on dates, all while their job offered the most obstacles, boundaries, and stipulations on top of that. All he wants to do is just lean in and kiss San, like they did the other day, except this time it wouldn't be for show. But he worries that even though he wants to, that it feels like a good moment, that it wouldn't be welcome, or that it would seem too soon. So he just swallows and nudges San's cheek with his nose, and releases his hand after a soft squeeze. "... I realize you can't eat if I'm keeping your hand hostage," he laughs quietly

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ Despite the initial awkwardness of the first date, changing from friends and flirting merely for fan service this was a bit of a change that would have to be adjusted to. There was actual feelings and people involved now, and it was a careful waters to tread. Looking back at Wooyoung as he clears his thought and listens to his question, San hums, rubbing his thumb across the back of Wooyoung’s hand. “I think so..” he says softly, before clearing his throat, starting to get a bit flustered at his straight forwardness. “I-I mean I would like to… if you would want that..?”

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung's smile grows, and his voice softens even further the closer they both inch toward each other. "I agree," he says, taking the last bite of his skewer and scooting the final bit inward so he's nearly forehead to forehead with San. He's glad they're off to the side in their own world, otherwise he wouldn't be able to hold San how he is right now. He takes his drink once he sets the finished skewer down and quietly takes a sip. The bit of silence between them after the rattle of ice is both nice and a little awkward, so he curls his fingers into his drink a little and softly clears his throat as his hairs stand on end from the question he's about to ask. "San-ah," he starts, "do you think we'll go on a second date?"

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ San nods slowly, appreciative of Wooyoung's sentiment, the corner of his lips curling up in a smile at him returning the action. "Thanks." He said in a soft voice, almost inaudible to hear. He takes a drink of his tea, almost at the same time Wooyoung does, before setting it down and looking back at the other. "I.." He paused before blinking for a moment, his thoughts processing. "Well, if I wanted to do anything, I think falling asleep together sounds better than anything." He leans more towards Wooyoung with a contented hum.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung huffs, but still smiles and pulls San's hand in to kiss his knuckles in response to the kiss San gives his hand. "You would not ruin it, but like I said, I'm not going to coerce it out of you," he says softly, taking another big bite of hus skewer and humming happily at San. His nose scrunches, too, when he smiles in the middle of chewing, and he turns his body to take a sip from his drink so he can keep holding San's hand and rubbing the back of it with his thumb. "Do... you have anything else you want to do after this for our date? Or would you just want to go home and fall asleep together?" he scoots a little closer so their knees are touching

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ The squeeze on his hand bout a little more comfort to San, Wooyoung have been able to reassure him well. “That’s true, you’re more than that.” He let out a soft chuckle at the teasing, but his words had held a lot of truth behind them. He hummed thoughtfully bringing Wooyoung’s hand up to his mouth pressing a small kiss to it. Listening to the other ramble lightly about his concern made San fill up with a small warmth, pleased to know that the other cared about him in such a way. “Maybe another time, I don’t want to ruin what would be considered out first date.” He chuckles out softly with a soft smile towards the other.

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung smiles a little despite the worry for his date. "Maybe I'll have some when we get home. I'll make you some too," he offers, holding onto San's hand and giving it a squeeze after he waves it. With a slight grin he can't help, he plays with their fingers and continues to squeeze it every now and then. "I did not get a matching tattoo with you to be lumped in with the 'others' you don't like to worry," it's clear his teasing and being a little overdramatic, but the sentiment is there, and he hopes it makes San laugh even a bit. "But what I mean is that I know you don't, but I hope you know that to me it isn't a bother or just silly little things. It's important to me as it is to you. I won't press you if you don't want to talk about it, but I am willing to listen to you, so don't think that it'll worry me. I care, so I'm already going to worry that you're well," he speaks softly, and by the end, his grip on San's hand is firm, his thumb rubbing the back of the other's hand

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ San nods lightly with a soft smile when the other confirms that he's feeling better, "that's good. Make sure to drink some honey tea, or some soothing drinks to help the inflammation." It was instinct for him to focus on the well being of others, especially those he cared a lot about. Feeling the others hand on his knee, he let out a soft sigh, his hand reaching down to hold on to it, he shook his head lightly. "It's not that I can't," He paused looking back up at Wooyoung for a moment. "I just don't like worrying others with it." He says softly. His free hand waving lightly. "Plus it's not that important, just silly little things." He chuckles lightly trying to get rid of the nerves

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung nods when San mentions feeling better, and he gently pats his throat. "Just a little scratchy still, but no more... You know that gross sick feeling in your head when you're fighting something off? No more of that," he explains, waving his hand in front of him. He listens, the furrow in his brow only growing the more nervous San seems to get. He leans forward and pats San's leg, softly squeezing just above the knee. "San-ah," he calls out quietly, setting his drink down. "What have you been thinking about that's got you this tense? Or can you not talk about it?"

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ The entire time that San’s talking his gaze moves from Wooyoung to the scenery around him, trying to keep his train of thought. Listening to the other once the question was posed back to him. Showing Wooyoung the same attentiveness. “Hopefully you’re doing better now?” He asked tilting his head to the side a bit. “Ah..” San paused for a moment when the other asked him about sleep, stretching his legs out a bit as a way to seemingly shake the nerves out. “Schedules have just been a bit hectic, and then I’ve been in my head a lot recently so if definitely hasn’t helped, but it’s been getting better.” He nods lightly, chewing on his inner cheek

@San⋆ᶜʰᵒⁱ Wooyoung crosses one leg over the other while he takes bites of his food and slow sips of his drink, chewing on the tapioca bubbles every now and again as San speaks. He keeps his eyes on him and holds his drink over his knee by the lid, gently bouncing his leg in thought. He looks off, too, once the question is posed to him, then looks back at San. "Sleep's been iffy for me too, but I've been a little under the weather until recently, so maybe that's why. Is... something wrong that you can't sleep?" he frowns, scooting a little closer

@Wooyoung⋆ʲᵘⁿᵍ Despite the other sputtering out what was a sort of laugh, San felt himself ease up… just a bit. He slightly nudged the other with his free hand before taking a sip of the tea, setting it back down on the table. “Yeah, so it’s… different.” He mumbled but quickly looked up at the other. “It’s good though.” He added wanting the other to know that he was enjoying himself. He hummed lightly thinking on the others questions. “Well If I’m being honest sleep hasn’t been the best, but I been trying my best in other aspects.” He hummed lightly. “How about you though?” He returned the question