⠀➷ lobby

@✧ ┆ k. seokwoo. ᵍʳᵃʸ ʷᵒˡᶠ If you do decide to go into hiding, take me with you.
I'm here for you.
*can't help but smile softly at the kiss to my hand*
Yes, let's~ I wanna be able to take care of you, in all ways.
*leans in to peck your cheek*
Mm to the next place.
And when your suppressants wear off, we'll go hide.

@✧ ┆ h. jisung. ˢᵘᵍᵃʳ ᵍˡᶦᵈᵉʳ -looks back at you when you’ve glanced up at me-
Mhm, I’m sorry, baby. I just wasn’t ready to go into hiding. I’ve been on rut for two days.
-lifts our hands and kisses the back of yours-
I know, baby. Let’s spend the rest of my rut together, okay? Being near you is proving that the suppressants only last for so long. Anyways, let’s get going to the next place okay?
-drops our hands back down, offering you a reassuring smile-

@✧ ┆ k. seokwoo. ᵍʳᵃʸ ʷᵒˡᶠ *looks at you with a curious gaze*
Seokwoo...you're going through rut?
Why didn't you say something?
*Gently tugs your hand*
You don't need to take suppressants, if you don't want to. I'm happy to help you.

@✧ ┆ h. jisung. ˢᵘᵍᵃʳ ᵍˡᶦᵈᵉʳ -coos at your reddened cheeks-
Really?
-raises my free hand to gently touch my face, smiling softly-
It’s all thanks to my mom and dad.
-returns the squeeze-
You know, it very well might be, I’m going through my rut at as speak. I’ve taken suppressants the last few days. I wasn’t ready to lock myself up yet.
-tugs you kindly throughout the entirety of the lobby, taking in the entire room and needlessly memorizing it-

@✧ ┆ k. seokwoo. ᵍʳᵃʸ ʷᵒˡᶠ *cheeks turn of a soft pink, laughing softly*
Funny cuz I was just gonna tell you how handsome you are.
*Gives your hand a little squeeze*
I'm pretty sure all that heat is coming from you~

@✧ ┆ h. jisung. ˢᵘᵍᵃʳ ᵍˡᶦᵈᵉʳ -Slowly guides us toward the lobby, figuring we should start there-
It’s awful warm in here, but it’s definitely not because of the various fireplaces around.
-jokes, lightly swinging our hands to and fro-

@✦ ┆ h. intak. ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ "do me a favor yeah? Save my number under your favorites and when you start feeling alone or worried or concerned or any type of way and need someone to talk to, you call me. You're family now, Intak. You're like a little brother to me. I'm gonna take care of you." He pulled Intak back in for another hug, giving him a reassuring squeeze. "Now, you guys take a deep breath and settle your emotions as best as you can. And you two discuss it. Let him know you're here for him. Because I already know that precious goat is gonna think you hate him. And when you guys are done talking about it, making sure you know and he knows you both love each other...make a doctor's appointment. And if you guys are scared and need me to come with you for moral support, I will. I'll wait outside in the waiting room for you so you know I'm there."

@✦ ┆ s. youngjae. ʳᵃᶜᶜᵒᵒⁿ Intak was listening, despite his sniffling and the way he simply leaned into the embrace, he was listening intently to what Eric was saying. The change once he was expected to look at the other was a bit hard at first, the level of guilt he was feeling was high, it was honestly hiding the fact he normally would be very happy to be having a child. Life was too practical to be excited over something like that though, not with so much risk. Yet somehow, the more Eric talked the less panicked he felt. Of course he loved Sunwoo, and of course he would love their baby like there was no tomorrow. While he did feel alone, he knew deep down he wasn’t, whether those around him were just there for Sunwoo or not. A low shaky breath escapes as he tries to stop the crying. He was starting to feel less manic and more worried about Sunwoo, his hand tremors lightening by the second. ”What do we even do now? We don’t even.. know how far along he is.”

@✶ ┆ l. jaehyun. ʰᵘᵐᵐᶦⁿᵍᵇᶦʳᵈ Sunwoo just stared blankly at Hyunjae, the words almost going in one ear and out the other, a small shake to his head. Sure the words "It'll be okay" did linger a bit in his head, but he couldn't help the sinking feeling of everything going wrong to go through him, not only did he just find out that he was pregnant, but he somehow missed all the signs saying he was. How could he have not known, and how could he just accept that his was going to be okay. This was completely different than knowing he was going to be an uncle, he didn't have to have the responsibilities of actually raising a child, or even hiding his pregnancy from the public. "I'll be right back." He stepped away from Hyunjae, turning around to find his way to the bathroom, unable to keep himself up right, and feeling like he was going to be sick, locking himself in the bathroom, away from the others. He just needed a moment, to himself.

@₊ ✧ ┆ k. sunwoo. ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ Hyunjae had listened to Sunwoo carefully, he tried to come up with something to say. “Life just happens sometimes… You think I was ready? Not at all. But you just figure it out…together.” He sighed softly as he understood the worries Sinwoo had, it was the same problems he faced when he found out himself. “Remember when I came to you about finding out? How much you reassured me about despite everything I would be okay? Its the same for you. Intak is an adult. Don’t think of him so lightly like that.” Hyunjae could not judge the other because really, it was just like him and Juyeon. An unexpected surprise but one that Hyunjae had never regretted. “You and Intak both love each other. I see it. Everyone sees it. Yes, its going to be a moment before you can fully comprehend that this is happening but once you do you’ll be happy. Happy because its with someone who you love and who cherishes you. Just take a moment but don’t do it alone. You have so much support around you, okay?”

@✦ ┆ h. intak. ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ His heart clenched at the sight of the younger male so broken and upset. He cradled Intak to his chest in a protective embrace so he could cry safely. "Upset? At the chance for me to be the best uncle ever?" He said with a smile, trying to lighten the mood a little. "Ruin his career? Says who? There are plenty of celebrities, around the world, that have babies and make epic comebacks. It might set his career back a little, yours as well, but it doesn't have to be the end of it." He gently cupped Intak's chin between his index finger and thumb, lifting the males head up so they could make eye contact. Eric wanted him to see in his eyes that he truly was not upset by this news. "You might not have wanted this to happen so soon. But it did. And now the two of you are going to go on a scary journey together. But as long as you support each other, help each other and love this baby with every fiber of your being...this is going to end up being the best experience of your life." He took a moment to gently wipe Intak's tears away. "You aren't going to be left to deal with this on your own. You have a whole support system you can lean on to help guide you. I'll be right here for both you and sunny."

@✦ ┆ s. youngjae. ʳᵃᶜᶜᵒᵒⁿ Intak in a shaky breath, his eyes red from the crying and well, everything that had gone on in the last thirty minutes in general. He was suddenly extremely thankful for the older male for being there, even if he had seemingly spawned out of thin air. There was something reassuring and secure about having an older alpha with him, consoling him at that, for what he believed to be a huge misstep on his part. He kept his gaze downward, the soft cries continuing while Eric spoke, his tears dripping down and staining his tee-shirt. This was just.. a lot at once. He felt sort of dizzy, a hand rising to nudge at his eyes. "I.. you're.. you're not upset? Hyung this could ruin his career, I.. we aren't even mated."

@✶ ┆ l. jaehyun. ʰᵘᵐᵐᶦⁿᵍᵇᶦʳᵈ Everything had slowly become a blur, before he knew it Eric was there, and Sunwoo began wondering what had happened in the small amount of time that he was in the bathroom. He couldn't help but to tense lightly at the words he heard spilled out from Intak that was surely heard by everyone in the area. "I-" he shook his head, how could it be okay? He looked up at Hyunjae, shaking his head, trying his hardest to stop the tears from coming, this was different. How could things be okay, there was still so much that he had to do, and Intak especially, there was at least a three year age gap between the two, he /couldn't/ do that to the other, he was supposed to be the responsible, older one. "It's not... I'm not ready." He swallowed down a sob. "Intak's... he's just a kid himself, how could I have been so stupid."

Eric raised his hand to gently Intak's hair back gently, giving him a warm smile. "I know." He admitted, hoping it would help settle Intak even just a little. "I picked up on a new scent a while ago." He sat completely beside Intak, wrapping an arm loosely around him to offer his shoulder to lean on, to cry on.
"But hey...why the tears? I know it's a scary thought...how much things can change with a kid involved. But you and Sunwoo have created life together. How amazing is that?" He glanced over at Intak, squeezing his shoulder gently. "Maybe it's not the right timing but miracles never have a set time and date they happen."

he shook his head as he knew that the other was clearly not okay, he signed softly as he simply pulled the other into a hug.
Stop- You are lying. Sunwoo, you can never hide how you are feeling from me. You at acting.
he tried to joke a bit but he was still petting Sunwoo gently, watching Intak and Eric in the corner they were in until he heard what the other said.
Sunwoo, you’re pregnant?! When- I-
he was shocked as he pulled back to look at Sunwoo, cupping the other’s cheeks now as he finally knew why the other was crying.
Hey hey- Its okay. Its okay, Sunwoo. Everything will be okay.

Intak felt like he was going to die. Or maybe just throw up? Throw up, pass out, and die. His chest felt as though a person was stepping on it, he couldn't breathe very well-- a hand dropped down on his shoulder and he just about flinched out of his skin. His ears flatten further and he releases a soft growl, head shooting up before he recognizes Eric, the mean glint in his eyes melting back to show what he really felt: fear. Talking wasn't exactly something he could do right now, but he tries his best to respond anyway, voice broken up from his emotions. "I.. I got Sunwoo pregnant."

The tension in the air made Eric shiver a little as he stepped inside the lobby area. His eyes darted from one person to another until they landed on the other alpha who was on the floor in tears. He approached Intak slowly and kneeled down in front of him, reaching a gentle hand out to rest on the others shoulder.
"Hey, what's wrong?" He asked with a gentle voice, knowing full well Sunwoo was pregnant. He had sniffed it out awhile ago.

He had.. ruined so many things. Simply by being greedy. By being.. being an alpha- and knocking up the love of his life. Sunwoo had so much that he could do still, but not while pregnant. He was supposed to just.. continue on like he hadn't just.. ed everything up? His head felt light and heavy at the same time, he couldn't remember if he was breathing or not, simply staring at the test in his hand as if it would magically turn negative.
he had always wanted kids, and well.. now he wanted Sunwoo to be the one with him for the rest of their lives but... but that was supposed to be in the future, not the present. A weak sob hiccups out of the alpha, the male slowly sinking onto the floor and setting the test down on the tile beside him, pulling his legs into his chest. He was terrified.

The words slipped out of Intak's mouth and Sunwoo, at the corner of his eye, could see Intak go almost as pale as he felt himself. How could he got himself in this situation... well of course he knew /how/ it happened but.. it shouldn't have been that easy, right? At least that's what he always thought. Suddenly, his thoughts had been disrupted by a third person coming into the room, and Sunwoo's face dropped and he couldn't help the flash of anger that flared through him, the only reason why Hyunjae would be here right now is if Intak had messaged him, and they hadn't even had a moment to figure out what had happened. Of course, he knew Intak probably had his own reason for doing this, but he couldn't help but feel hurt. Tears streaming down his face as his hyung approached him, noticing the anger clearly directed at Intak, sure Sunwoo was upset with him, but he didn't need the oldest in the room to be upset with him as well, quickly stepping out of the bathroom, pulling the door shut behind him, leaving Intak in there alone... for the time being. "Hyunjae... I'm-" he choked on his own words again, he couldn't bring himself to say it, how could he, it wasn't even real to him. "I'm okay-" he sputtered out, wiping the tears from his face and giving a fake smile a small "See?" before it quickly all faltered.

Hyunjae had gotten the text and being the one who was just lazing around he looked at it. A sense of worry washing over him at the sudden text from Sunwoo. He had quickly sent a response of a mere ‘What’s wrong?’ but he ensured to get himself up and hurry over to the location. Did not take long to enter the room to see an almost sobbing Sunwoo and what appeared to have been someone in the restroom. “What’s going on?” He managed to say as he took in the sight before hurrying over to Sunwoo. “Sunwoo, hey hey.. What’s wrong? Are you hurt?” He said as he began to examine the other. He could spot Intak in the bathroom with tears as well. Not seeing anything on Sunwoo he was beginning to question whether or not Intak had done something so his protective instinct was to hold Sunwoo to him as he looked at Intak. “Someone talk now. You have five seconds before…” His gaze clearly on Intak alone.

Intak was lost in his thoughts by the time Sunwoo came from behind the door, the wolf sitting up immediately upon hearing his choked up tone. He stood up, heart absolutely /thrashing/ in his chest as he hesitantly strides towards the other. in a deep breath, the alpha slowly moves around Sunwoo, spotting the remnants of the test box and the instructions left astray. He also chose to waste time, staring at the first page with trembling breath. It would simply state if it was positive, the likelihood of it being accurate was high. it even boasted a 99% accuracy rate on the title. He knew he couldn't wait any longer.. so he slowly set down the page and shifted over to observe the tests, his hand shaking as he turns over the first one. His eyes blurred the moment he read the word that showed on the tiny screen, a tear streaking down his cheek as he turned over the other in a more urgent manner, his legs wobbling. "...Pregnant."

Sunwoo walked into the bathroom, the box of tests in his hand, but once the door was shut and there was that barrier between him and the rest of the world, he couldn't help but to let his fears and anxieties seep from him. He had been here... recently even, twice before, but it hadn't been for himself, it had been for others. So this should be easy, right? Take the test, wait for three minutes, check the results and everything would be fine....right? One could only hope. He opened the box emptying the contents out on the counter, two tests sliding out and a instruction pamphlet, which... of course Sunwoo took out to read, or at least tried too with how bad he was shaking. Stalling. Before finally setting the pamphlet aside, and staring at the two tests. He had took them, placing them on the counter, before standing there for what had felt like forever. He wasn't sure how much time had passed, before he finally paused. Heart lumped in his throat, and a string of tears already staining his face before he opened the door, eyes immediately landing on his boyfriend. Voice barely audible as he choked out his words. "Intak, I can't look...."

@₊ ✧ ┆ k. sunwoo. ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ He listened to the male at first, his eyes shaking as he was led to the couch and made to sit down. Maybe Sunwoo was right? It could just be a coincidence, due to the change in surroundings, in the weather--- literally any other explanation. He was not ready to be a father. Hell, he was hardly an adult at this point in his life, or at least in the ways he thought really counted. As Sunwoo trailed off to the bathroom mumbling about how the tests would come back negative, he got lost in his thoughts. A baby.. with the love of his life? It was a dream come true but.. but not now. What would they do about their careers? About... about everything else going on in their lives. they didn't even live together, haven't experienced the full spectrum of being in a relationship. It was too. Soon. He was panicking, and so he did the first thing he could think of. He scooped up Sunwoo's phone and unlocked it, sending a text to both Hyunjae and Juyeon within a few moments.

From: Sunwoo

- This is Intak.
- We need both of you upstairs in the lounge. ASAP.
- It's an emergency.

@✶ ┆ l. jaehyun. ʰᵘᵐᵐᶦⁿᵍᵇᶦʳᵈ @✦ ┆ l. juyeon. ᶜʰᵉᵉᵗᵃʰ From: Sunwoo

- This is Intak.
- We need both of you upstairs in the lounge. ASAP.
- It's an emergency.

@✧ ┆ l. hoseok. ᵍᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ ʲᵃᶜᵏᵃˡ hoseok’s smile was infectious. how was someone’s personality so bright? it was such a stark contrast to wooseok’s own, far more subdued demeanor. yet, somehow, the brightness bled into him too, tugging at his lips until he was smiling along, almost against his will. it was disarming, and wooseok wasn’t quite sure how to feel about that.

he noticed the sudden closeness when hoseok stepped in, his hands settling on wooseok’s shoulders with a light squeeze. his eyes widened when hoseok gave him a little shake, the abruptness catching him off guard. confused, he let out a soft grumble under his breath, not entirely sure what to make of it but not finding the touch unpleasant either.

“yeah… let’s avoid being sore tomorrow,” he replied after a moment, his tone deadpan even though his words carried the clear attempt at a joke. “i’d much prefer if my legs could still transport me. otherwise, you’d have to offer to be my personal taxi instead.” his delivery was completely flat, but the joke was there if hoseok cared to find it.

after a couple of beats, wooseok stretched his arms above his head, his shirt riding up just slightly to reveal a sliver of pale skin. the movement was casual, practiced. he might have been a little reserved in personality, but he wasn’t clueless about warming up. as a seasoned dancer, he knew the importance of stretching before anything strenuous.

starting with a basic forward fold, he bent at the waist, his fingertips brushing the floor. then he moved into a standing side stretch, reaching an arm up and over. his form wasn’t perfect—his movements a little clumsy, and his technique rough around the edges—but a stretch was a stretch, and it was better than nothing.

@✶ ┆ k. wooseok. ʳᵉᵈ ᵖᵃⁿᵈᵃ the cheekiness he was met with certainly did wonders to his already energetic mind, only pushing it all further into the foreground. it had the effect of making hoseok bounce slightly on his feet where he was standing, as if that already was part of the warm up. his eyes, now crinkled at their corners from the intensity of his grin, took in the sight before him with barely hidden curiosity; wooseok was shorter than him, though barely, and definitely smaller in most senses of the word - but there was obvious potential hiding in the pretty man.

hoseok was sure only part of that thought was his optimism.

"eh? well, yeah, outside's better... but the snow and wind would make it real hard and dangerous?" he replied with a slight tilt of his head, the obviously teasing sarcasm flying right over him. it was all pursed lips and an actually questioning expression, a mild furrow to his brows. "but we can move to outside once the weather calms down a bit!"

ignoring at least some of the personal bubble of the other, hoseok stepped in closer, placing both hands on wooseok's shoulders. strong fingers gave them a light squeeze and a little shake, none of that really needed, not really- it was as if the connection itself was the actually important thing for the beta, the simple grounding nature of a touch as casual as this.

"y'need to stretch, obviously. i already did, but we can do it together again," he started quickly, running his hands down from the shoulders and over wooseok's shirt, tugging and plucking on the fabric as if to straighten out the wrinkles. "or we can just go in full force, but you might be sore after that."

@✧ ┆ l. hoseok. ᵍᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ ʲᵃᶜᵏᵃˡ wooseok glanced up as a ball of energy came bounding down the stairs, all bright smiles and infectious enthusiasm. hoseok practically lit up the room as he scanned the lobby, his loose tank top swaying slightly with his movements. the guy looked like he’d just walked out of a fitness ad—sharp features, broad shoulders, and the kind of build that spoke volumes about his dedication. wooseok raised a brow, trying not to look too impressed. yeah, he’s big… but let’s not boost his ego too much just yet.

as the other strode forward towards him, wooseok leaned back slightly, smirking. “i thought people usually run outside? would it be a nuisance to run indoors? or are you just avoiding the storm so your hair stays perfect?” he gestured vaguely at hoseok’s head, his tone dry but playful.

wooseok gave him a once-over, unable to stop himself from taking in the sheer size of the guy up close. it wasn’t intimidating, exactly—hoseok’s energy was far too friendly for that—but still. hoseok might be all grins and sunshine now, but he clearly knew his way around a gym.

“alright, let’s get this over with,” wooseok said, standing up and shrugging off his jacket. underneath, he wore nothing but a plain white shirt, a little wrinkled from being stuffed under the puffer. “do we start with stretches, or are you going to make me jog laps around the lobby first?”

banter was one thing wooseok could do without breaking a sweat—unlike whatever hoseok had in store for him next.

@✶ ┆ k. wooseok. ʳᵉᵈ ᵖᵃⁿᵈᵃ bouncing down the stairs from the upper levels towards the lobby, hoseok could not help the obvious excitement that radiated from him - it could have been described as child-like in nature witb the way he was looking around with wide eyes and a bright grin, much like a kid in a candy store instead of someone gearing up to do something as simple as a light workout. it was exciting! the idea of not doing it by himself, of being able to support someone new and, well, with the promise of perhaps showing off a little mixed into all of this.

with his eyes scanning the area, he adjusted the loose tanktop he was wearing, trying to spot his new training bud. it took him a moment - a puffy jacket was certainly not what he was looking for, evident by the slightly confused glimmer in his otherwise bright expression as he approached the younger man.

"why're you wearing winter gear?" was the first question out of his mouth, a little louder than perhaps needed. wincing internally, he stopped a few feet away from where wooseok was seated, placing his hands on his hips. "storm's terrible outside, c'mon. i've been jogging rounds around the hallways and stuff. looks a bit dumb, but i'd rather be a fool than have you go down with hypothermia."

@✧ ┆ l. hoseok. ᵍᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ ʲᵃᶜᵏᵃˡ wooseok wasn’t sure why he was doing this. him? exercising? it had been a while since he’d been active—aside from a few scattered dance practices—but he never saw himself as the gym-going type. yet here he was, sitting in the lobby, waiting for the other to arrive after scheduling their first session. whatever was planned for today, he had a feeling it would leave him completely wiped out. but hey, everyone has to start somewhere, right? it wouldn’t be much of a workout if he wasn’t a sweating mess by the end of it.

he sank into one of the empty chairs, tugging at the edge of his sock to adjust it before zipping up his puffy jacket. it felt almost like suiting up for battle… though in this case, it was just weather-proof training gear.

@✧ ┆ k. seokwoo. ᵍʳᵃʸ ʷᵒˡᶠ I love flowers...
*looks down at the flowers again, smile growing a bit wider when you take hold of my hand, squeezing gently in return*
I do like surprises.
*Looks at you with a happy gaze, eyes sparkling with excitement*
I'll follow your lead.