⠀➷ theater.

spends a few more minutes in the water, mindlessly splashing around and glancing at the stars between gaps in the clouds. starts to make my way out when i realize i cannot feel my toes, silently shivering as i tiptoe along the sandy dirt and rustle round for the change of clothes i had brought

ends up back at the lake like always at camp, this time dropping a bag of items down and stripping out of my jacket and hoodie, tugging off my shoes and nudging the pile of clothes off to the side. runs out to the water, splashing into it with a shriek from the cold, pausing for a moment before continuing to push in until i reach my stomach. stops and silently stares at the cloudy sky, unsure why i had done this but.. accepting of it either way.

@❀┆ l. dohyun。ᵍᵒˡᵈᵉⁿ ʳᵉᵗʳᶦᵉᵛᵉʳ Aye aye, cap’in! Kimbap and the drinks!
-grins sillily as you bump our foreheads together-
Oh? Well, I mean, if something frisky on our date happens that just means it’s going well!
-winks at you, chuckling at the way you climb off of me-
Yes, the lake sounds beautiful!!
-briefly cups your face when you kiss me, happy to see you so excited-
-I leave as well, going to the cafeteria and preparing the kimbap, grabbing a healthy serving of kimchi and collecting a few bottles of different flavored soju. I also happen to grab some water just in case. I place these items in an open faced basket, wrapping them in a cloth-
-I glance at my phone when receiving the text, nodding despite you not seeing me. I simply heart your message and head out. It doesn’t take me very long to reach the lake with how long my normal walking stride was. I spot you lounging on the blanket you have set up, a bright smile forming as I make my way over-
Oh my, if it isn’t the most beautiful pup around. Mind if I join you?
-I ask enthusiastically, already setting down the basket near yours and placing myself beside you. I lean in and kiss your cheek-
It’s really pretty right now, not to mention; we are kind of hidden from everything and everyone. Perfect make out spot.

@❀┆ b. wooseok。 ᵇʳᵒʷⁿ ᵇᵉᵃʳ Mm...you do the kimbap and find us some good stuff to drink. i'll bring dessert and fruits and some sides.
/squeaks when you smack me but quickly soothe it after; gently bumps my forehead to yours./
i will behave...until then. cant make any promises for after the date starts uwu
/winks playfully at you before scrambling off your lap./ see you then by the lake? would make a pretty scenery for our picnic.
/smooches you once more before heading back to my cabin to get everything ready, a basket with blankets for us to sit on and cover with in case it gets cold. i prepare kimchi, chili cucumber and potato salad. the pancakes take me the longest, the batter made with bananas and cinnamon and i make them all fluffy, yummy even without nutella.
/once everything is ready, i text you and head towards the lake to find us a good spot, laying down the blanket and kicking off my shoes to get on the blanket and sit down cross-legged, waiting for you.

I crouch by the lake, watching the gentle waves ripple across the surface, each one distorting the reflection of stars scattered above. Slowly, I dip my hand into the cool water, feeling a shiver roll through me, yet I keep it there, swirling my fingers to trace tiny patterns in the dark surface. The moon's glow mingles with the starlight, casting a soft shimmer that dances along the ripples. Around me, the sounds of chirping insects fill the night, and a chilly breeze slips across the water, brushing against my cheeks and ruffling my hair. Everything feels calm and alive—a perfect moment. Almost perfect.

@✿┆ p. jongseong。ᵍʳᵉᵃᵗ ʰᵒʳⁿᵉᵈ ᵒʷˡ i open the bag while waiting, setting out the two matching mugs i had found earlier in the day and poking snoopy on the snout with a soft smile. my eyes lift as you make your way into my line of sight, the smile growing wider.
hi hyung.. you look cozy

@❁┆ k. sunoo。ᵏᶦᵗ ᶠᵒˣ looks down at his phone and hums quietly

[ text to: sunu ]

• im almost there-

he slips his phone back into his pocket and makes his steps closer towards where he’d assume his partner would be,
spotting the blanket and his other half, he makes his way over with his shoulders bunched up slightly and hands balled into his pockets

slips my phone back in

@✿┆ p. jongseong。ᵍʳᵉᵃᵗ ʰᵒʳⁿᵉᵈ ᵒʷˡ sunoo arrives to the lake quickly, holding a large insulated bag full of the food he had chosen for the picnic. he sets up a blanket on the grass, sitting down and sending off a message to jay.

[ text : ♥ ]

— i’m sitting outside the lake!!

@✿┆ j. hoseok。ˢᵠᵘᶦʳʳᵉˡ Taehyun crouched by the lake's edge, his fingers trailing through the smooth pebbles and sand as he picked up a small, white seashell. The breeze was gentle, and the sound of the water lapping at the shore filled the peaceful silence. He looked up at Hoseok with a soft smile, his eyes bright with quiet contentment.

"I'm glad you agreed to come out here," he said, turning the shell over in his hand. "It’s nice to just slow down a little, don’t you think?"

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ He hadn’t realized how lost he had been in thought he was until he lifted up. A startled noise escaping him as he clung to you gently. He settled quietly without much words. He hums and nods silently agreeing.
They’ll be back soon. So it’ll be alright.
He leaned on you a bit, his eyes closing for a small moment.
How was your day though? Was it okay?

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ he was busy setting up the seating area as you tell about your concerns and worries, nodding and quietly responding with hums, his eyebrows knitting together a few times before he moves a little closer as you clearly are upset thinking about it. his hand rises and he gently grasps your chin, brushing his thumb over your bottle lip to console you.
Don’t apologize. I absolutely understand why you feel the way you do.
he leans in and pecks your lips before sweeping you off your feet and carrying you to the blanketed area, settling you down on another towel on top of the blanket.
you’re gonna miss them, and it’s a total bummer.

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ He took the towel from you thankfully, holding it tight around him, he stood still for a moment watching you. He didn’t want to move too much so he could find some warmth.
It was.
I just— woke up with a lot of stress this morning, but barely got sleep because of it. And then… as dumb as it sounds JuJae duo had to tell me that they’re gonna be gone for a bit…
Spending their cycles together so I should be happy for them I guess. I got mind to deal with for a few days while they’re gone so I won’t be worried about it then but ..
the stress got worse in the evening with work things so that on top of them leaving is just .. upsetting
He sighs.. spewing his thoughts out without even realizing it. And moving closer back towards you as he finishes speaking seeking your warmth again. Clearing his throat he looked at you to apologize.
I’m sorry, that just… it was a lot today I didn’t mean to just dump all that out

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ he makes a mental note that you enjoy cheesy lines, sad to see you go as you pull away from his embrace. his eyes slide back up to the moon and quickly drop down again, admiring your profile until you meet his eyes and give him another kiss.
Mm.. yeah, get you all warmed up.
the walk back to their little setup didn’t take long, even with his careful little steps to not impale his foot on a stick or a sharp rock. he bends down and grabs a towel, wrapping it snugly around you first before grabbing his own.
That was honestly nice.

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ I loved it, hush.
He snickered lightly, nipping at your shoulder lightly before fully pulling away and looking at you, pursing his lips together, letting out a low hum as he tilted his head back a bit just to look at the moon.
Let’s get out of the water now, yeah? I just needed a refresher.
He leaned forward to press another kiss to your lips, before tugging you back the lake bed.

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ I regretted saying it the moment it came out, don’t worry~
he laughs softly as well, the sound of the water sloshing, the trees rustling with the fall breeze, your voice gently murmuring into his ear. he felt at peace right now, even while freezing his off.
You don’t have to thank me for anything, Sun..
one hand moves to rub your back, still speaking calmly to you.
I am more than happy to be your rock… so, let whatever you need to, out tonight. It’s only you, me, and the moon.

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ he felt a flutter of butterflies in his stomach when you actually peck his lips with a kiss, swaying with you, humming lightly.
That’s such a cheesy thing to say.
He nudged your shoulder lightly with his forehead, laughing softly. The simple moment between the two of you, allowed him to feel more comfortable and relaxed. He didn’t have to put up an act in front of everyone and he could just.. be.whispering out lightly
Thank you..

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ at least the water seemed to have lessened the weight of whatever was crowding your thoughts, the dazzling smile you aim his way momentarily left him star stuck. he gives you a brief kiss against the kissy lips, holding your body close as he begins to slowly rock from side to side, dancing with you in the lake beneath the moonlight.
i’m glad you got to cleanse it all out.. it’s really pretty outside tonight. you add to it.

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ once he feels you pulling him in for a hug he immediately finds himself clinging to you, searching for warmth without even realizing he was doing so, he looked up at you and smiled, his teeth chattering a bit before puckering his lips at you, in a playful manner. it was a brief moment of silliness that hit him, that he felt like he both needed and wanted, before leaning his head against your shoulder, humming lightly as he nodded, whispering his words out.
i feel much better now, the water washes the 'clutter' around my head.

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ the moment you come out of the water, he releases a sigh of relief. you mention it feeling nice, but all he was focused on was making sure you had made it out in one piece, scanning your body and then your face with a small hum. you were cold, that much was obvious.
mhm, refreshing in a shocking way
intak moves closer and pulls you in for a hug, trying his best to soothe your shivers by warming you up, though he wasn’t exactly as warm as he usually ran due to the cold water.

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ hearing your confirmation on the words, he nods, a bit of a more confirmation that he too wanted to plunge in the water. the cold hitting him instantly, he knew he would ultimately regret this later, but for now he couldn't care, the temperature of the water chilling his nerves from the day he had. he tooke a moment to allow himself to resurface, standing up immediately a small gasp escaping him was he wiped the water from his face and rubbing his eyes. he was obviously shivering as he spoke,
you're right.. it does feel nice-

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ it felt nice, i’ll admit it
kissing like this seemed nice, or at least he thought so, during the brief moment of silence when your lips connect with his again. he wanted to give you more, edging closer with a soft breath only to drift his hand away from you as your pretty features disappear into the water.
the droplets splash up at him and he gasps gently, focused on where your body had gone in full alert. he was ready to tug you out at any sign you were unwell, his gaze searching the water as he nervously laughs.
that surprised me—

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ his eyes watch as you get the water out of your hair, blinking at you a bit confusedly with your comment. before his lips returned back to normal... somewhat. he nods looking at you again, studying your features again, that somehow looked different with small droplets of water dripping over your skin, more handsome.
did it feel good at least?
he asked eyebrows raised, pressing another kiss to your lips, hesitating for a moment before a smile tugged on his lips.
my turn..
he steps back a bit away from you, looking back to check his surroundings, and that he was a good distance from you before he too, covered his nose with his hands and fell backwards into the water

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ he brushes his hair back with a soft whine, squishing the water out of the strands and blinking a few times as he processes the change in temperature and how awake he now felt.
you’re.. so cute-
it wasn’t possible to be upset right now, not when you look so cute with your lip all pouty and sad. he wades forward and catches your lips with his before snorting softly at what he had just done.
hey hey, it’s alright. i made the decision to dunk myself, you didn’t tell me to. as cold as it was, i’m super alive now

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ he hums lightly and nods at your request with a small chuckle, and his eyes quickly grow wide upon seeing you actually submerge yourself in the water, his hands reaching out towards you grabbing your arms, he can't help the laughter that escapes him when he sees you come back out of the water shrieking.
no! i didn't mean do it.
his words are cover in laughter, and he lets out a quiet wine jutting his lower lip out in a pout.
you're gonna make me feel bad, i was gonna tell you to do it slowly.

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ he shivers aggressively, wading to his hips in the water before pausing for you to catch up to his panicked entry, one of his frozen hands sliding naturally to rest against your lower back as you kiss him so sweetly.
.. if i die, tell my mother i love her
his hand finds its way to his nose and he takes in a deep breath while eyeing the dark, cold water in distaste. he sends you a wink and sinks into the water fully, flying out seconds later with another shriek.
WHOEVER SAYS THAT IS A FOOL

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ he tried his best to ignore it, but his ears still picked up the whistle noise, and his face turned a light shade of red. he lets out a soft chuckle at your shout to the cold, which was definitely warranted, cause it was in fact freezing outside. the corner of his eyes creasing at the wide smile on his face.
is it too cold for you?
he asked a mixture of teasing and genuine, the lake water reaching up to his waist in the middle of the water, he approached intak, wading through the water, he places a soft kiss on the others lips.
you know, the say the best way to push through the cold is completely submerse yourself to it.

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ he softly laughs some more as you join him, sliding his eyes down to your body as you strip and then turning away once more with a gentle whistling noise. tugging off his shirt and wiggling free of his pants, he sets them aside and wobbles towards the water carefully so as not to hurt his feet.
it's going to be cold huh-
his eyes linger on the water even as you push in, reluctantly stepping inside and then making a break for it, running into the lake with a short shout due to the cold
~! it's freezing-

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ he looked at you curiously, tilting his head to the side at your laugh, but elicits one of his own.
you know, i can't say i have either.
well-- in this manner, i normally opt for the shower.
he lets out a small gasp when he feels you stop him, but quickly returns the kiss smiling softly at you as you pull away he strips down to just his underwear so he doesn't get his clothes too wet, and decides that its late enough to not care too much.
come come~
he says in a soft voice before slowly making his way towards the water the instant cold of it touching his feet sending a small shiver through his body but he pushes through, and goes further in the water

@• ✿┆ k. sunwoo。ᵛᵃˡᵃᶦˢ ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏⁿᵉᶜᵏ his eyes travel over the other as they reach their destination, setting down the bag of clothes and taking off the large blanket on top, spreading it out on the grass and then unpacking another blanket and two towels, leaving them to the side. he turns around and watches as you are already stripping down, shaking his head with a soft laugh.
i can't say i have ever done this, but you know what? i am always down to try something new
he reaches out to stop the other for a moment, leaning in and kissing him on the lips softly before pulling away and stepping out of his own sneakers.

@❀┆ h. intak。ʸᵘᵏᵒⁿ ʷᵒˡᶠ he followed behind intak, quietly, his head had been clustered with his activities from the day, but the cool night air and the anticipation of the water had him feeling somewhat better. he keeps himself close to the younger until they reach their destination, before looking up at him lightly.
honestly...
he hums a bit, before moving to take off his shoes, not wasting any time to get ready to get in the water.
sometimes it helps me feel better? after a stressful day.
showers work too, but i dont know... i was suddenly craving a swim