*ೃ༄ autumn ball

@❁┆ k. taerae。ᶠᵉⁿⁿᵉᶜ ᶠᵒˣ "or some?" he snickered lightly as a small teasing joke before leading him and taerae towards the bar where they could get a drink, or two for themselves, it was an easy way to ease themselves into the party, his eyes cautiously examining the surroundings around them and a bit of the other. he couldn't help but let out a soft snort at the others comment, it having caught him off guard. "oh, you think so?" he asked playfully doing a little pose and tilting his head to the side for the other in a smile before laughing it off. "you more so than me, but thank you." he returned the compliment, it was genuine. as they've reached the bar, woobin subconsciously tugged taerae closer to him, but allowed him in front so they could order drinks. "you can get what you want, i'll pay, my treat."

@❀┆ s. woobin。ᵒᵖᵒˢˢᵘᵐ as the two began to finally, fully step inside the building, taerae's eyes started to wander a bit. checking out their surroundings, but not too crazy- just swift glimpses of costumes and such, admiring the establishment. he made sure to keep himself close to the other male as he's certain neither wanted to get lost. whether it's within the crowd or not- turning his head to look over to woobin fully. "oh- yea i could use one or some." he agrees and nods, a gentle smile following suit. the foxy didn't know what the two could do here.. dance and get to know each other more, yeah? "this place looks lovely.." he murmurs, "but so do you, a lot more- " he added, not as a mere murmur and playfully giggled a bit. rae didn't know what he was going about but it's the start of topic either way~

@❀┆ c. soobin。ᶠˡᵉᵐᶦˢʰ ᵍᶦᵃⁿᵗ of course he can fight! i'll fight you now-
is all smiles until i realize you're eating the cookie i was eyeing before you appeared, looking like the standing man emoji as i stare in disbelief and my eyebrow knitted. reaches for your hand with the cookie and brings it closer for me to get a bite in. a teasing smile on my face as i stick my tongue out at you.
uhhh in what ways? dr ratio works for the genius society while aventurine works for the ips, kinda like a loan shark group if that makes sense. they worked together during penacony to achieve their individual benefits. usually when 2 guys or girls are put together, they get shipped no matter if they have a connection or not. dr ratio and aventurine do have a connection but i can't recall what that specifically is? i just know they have fans. who ship them.

@✿┆ k. taehyun。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᶜᵃᵗ can he fight? he might have some competition, looking like that.
glances over your figure with that cheesy grin still plastered over my face, leaning forward to snag a cookie off the platter beside you and taking a nice sized nibble out the side. the costume fit well despite my height, i was pleasantly surprised in all honesty-- but you looked perfectly the part.
so, their dynamic confuses me

@❀┆ c. soobin。ᶠˡᵉᵐᶦˢʰ ᵍᶦᵃⁿᵗ is mid bite on a cookie when i feel a tap, looking over to not see anyone until i hear a familiar voice on my other side and turns to huff before breaking into a smile myself. takes the moment to look you over and gives you a big thumbs up.
hi there fellow handsome man. mm.. i was alone for a little while! was waiting on my partner in crime and i think he's here.

@✿┆ k. taehyun。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᶜᵃᵗ steps into the ball with a nervous glance around, hunting in silence for a moment before spotting you next to the best part of the entire event: the snack table. striding over, i make light and tap your shoulder opposite of where i was actually approaching, leaning against the table with a silly smile.
hello handsome, what's a pretty thing like you doing all alone?

@❀┆ c. soobin。ᶠˡᵉᵐᶦˢʰ ᵍᶦᵃⁿᵗ fixes the cuffs of my costume as it's a little rough to the skin as well as the watch on my wrist. my eyes look over at the ball area with excitement or maybe it was because of the cool chilly air that breezed past me. walks over to the snack table and pushes my pink tinted glasses up when i look down, eyeing the cookies and punch.
hm..

@• ❁┆ j. wooyoung。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᶜᵃᵗ after having a rough week, sunwoo needed /something/ to distract his mind, and fortunately for him there was a specific cat he noticed, that needed the same distractions. the two were counselors together at the camp but their interactions together were still... quite small. that didn't stop sunwoo from finding the other at his cabin, and dragging him out. it was stupid, what sunwoo wanted to do, but he figured just this amount of silliness would brighten both of their weeks.
so-- wooyoung.
he gave a goofy smile to the other, with his hands in his hoodie pocket, he didn't want to dress up too much for the ball since he wasn't actually attending, but dragging the other along for mindless pranks. pulling out a few bottles in his pocket to show them off
it's dumb, but i got hot sauce to 'spike' the drinks with.
.... its actually so dumb , but i'm bored and want to see these peoples reactions and we can think of more things to do while there.

@❁┆ k. taerae。ᶠᵉⁿⁿᵉᶜ ᶠᵒˣ Once the two agree to go in, woobin nods and takes taeraes hand that is offered to him, and takes a moment to lead the way for them inside, keeping the other close, without intending. Looking at the fall and Halloween decorations and everyone else in their own costumes drawn a small smile on woobin's features. "Should we go grab a drink first?" He asked turning to look at the other his eyes observing you for a moment, already lightly tugging you both to get one.

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -As my ghost is finished, resembling your character counterpart as much as I’m physically able to make it, I place it down gently. Shifting away other items that in no longer need so others can use them-
-I then turn to you, watching as you concentrate so hard on making everything perfect. I admire your dedication from the first step all the way to the last few-
It’s looking good so far~
-I comment when you explain it’s nearly finished, my dark eyes watch as you look around for something and end up finding the tiny, white butterflies. I smile, remembering them from the beginning of the book. I was sure they’d appear again the more I read-
-You really seemed to like the series so I found myself wanting to dive deeper-
What should we do after this?

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - softly mumbles that it was alright, fanning myself until the burning fades away and then continuing to work on the ghost -
- draws the facial features with focused eyes, my eyebrows knit together as I lean in and slowly, carefully, detail them with a fine black marker, my tongue brushing against my upper lip as I then tie on the eyepatch -
- i survey the options in front of me for your hair, ending up sticking with the larger marker and drawing it on in layers, blowing gently in between each -
I think I’m almost done, Hua Cheng.. I just need..
- spots a few white butterflies and picks them up with a happy noise, glueing them down along the sides of the ghost triumphantly -

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -I remain silent until you accuse me of teasing you, which, you weren’t wrong. I was-
I’m sorry, you make it so easy, Seongmin.
-Momentarily forgets we’re in costume-
-Turns my face slightly to press a kiss into the palm of your hand, slowly parting it from my face afterwards-
Let’s finish our ghosts, okay?
-offers a soft smile, returning to my ghost and puts on the finishing touches. Tiny, clear rhinestones on specific areas that I think shine, like your eyes-

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - I had taken the ribbon from you with a gracious smile, already turning it into a cute eyepatch when you interrupt for the third time. My eyes already were sliding over to where you sit, only to freeze as you do such a.. subtle and yet intense action -
- Your eyes and mine stay locked together for a few moments, my mind conjuring up an image of a deer and a wolf before I snap out of the daze and glance across your features with a gulp, knowing full well you had won -
You’re teasing me..
- The words were said in a pouty tone, breaking my eyes from yours and turning away slightly to fan my steaming face again, too shy to take back the hand that was pressed beneath your skin -

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -Dark eyes view the corners of your lips tilting downwards, further playing into this cute role you’ve adopted. It would be a lie to say it wasn’t working on me. You were plucking at the right strings-
-I turn to grab the ribbon, bringing it back loyally-
-My eyes widen, heart pounding just a bit rougher in my chest and lips parting vaguely when your fingers caress my cheek. I feel the tension-
-I now know what you were doing, playfully getting me back for making you so flustered. I wouldn’t back down so easily-
-My hands reach over, carefully taking your ghost and placing it on the table. I take your hand that is closest to me, bringing it to my face. I lean my cheek against your palm, nuzzling faintly into your hand-
Then.. look as long as you need to, Xie Lian~
-my voice is lower, an alluring tone coats it as my sharp eyes soften while looking into yours-

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - Points at a black ribbon across the table and reaches out to tug on your sleeve with the frown still turning the corners of my lips down -
- Waits for you to get the item, watching with a faint smile and glancing at your little ghost before you offer the right to me -
- Leans in a little more and brushes my fingertips against your cheek, removing a lash that had gotten stuck there and thanking you for the ribbon before returning to his creation and making an eyepatch out of the ribbon -
Now I just need the handsome face..

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -Watches you contently, enjoying your shy side that is slipping out-
You’re welcome, Xie Lian.
-I place my elbow on the table and lean my head against my hand. Only until you’ve decided to return to your ghost. I continue with mine, picking up the correct color of brown and pencil in the eyes-
-I’m only working until you call for me, turning my head once more to witness the pouty expression on your face-
Yes, Xie Lian?

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ wa..water?
- blinks, dazed by the blown air and the sudden increase in your scent -
- eyes the bottle of water and gulps slightly, taking the drink with a soft bow of my head and shakily sipping from the top so as not to spill -
..thank you, san lang..
- rips my gaze away from yours and sets down the water, attempting to go back to crafting the ghost, but failing miserably, my features still splotched with blush as i come to the realization that two can very well play that game -
- tying the fabric around the bottom of the tissue ball, i turn my head with a soft pout and peek up at you from beneath my bangs -
hey, san lang?

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -The smirk I’m trying to hold back manages to appear upon seeing your surprised expression-
I’m aware that they’re brown, I just want the perfect shade…
-leans in to gently blow cool air on your cheeks-
Are you getting dehydrated? Your cheeks are quite red~
-releases your chin and turns to the instructor-
Please, give me a bottle of cold water.
-the instructor leans back and snatches a bottle of water from their backup supply, handing it over to me-
-I unscrew the cap and hold the bottle out to you-

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - fighting the way I want to squirm, my eyes trail back to the fabrics in front of myself, beginning to create my own ghostie -
- ends up focusing in on the work, crafting the base and draping the fabrics over the top multiple times until it hangs just the way i want it to -
- slowly drapes the red fabric over top, meticulously hanging the sheer sheet until it was perfect-
mm..
- was just beginning to create the neckpiece when your hand slides back into frame, about to ask if you needed something when you turn my head to face you, the very eyes you were inspecting widening in surprise -
i- right...
- malfunctions, gazing at you with an expression close to awe with a sprinkle of intimidation, my cheeks back to their blooming red shade -
b-brown..

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ Then, you're welcome, Xie Lian~
-I note you looking my way, my eyes flickering up to yours, admiring their shape. Though, they do fall back to your cheeks to witness the pink hue all over again-
-The smile I offer is knowing, but gentle-
I'm excited to see the end result..
-I return my attention to my ghost, picking it up and tying it off around the bottom of the sphere-
-There's still a smile on my face, but its fainter now-
-Takes a black marker and begins to sketch out the hair line of your wig. The facial features following in suit, but I pause on the eyes. Reaching over to take hold of your chin and slowly guide you too look at me-
-I stare into your orbs, taking your eyes color into consideration-
Just..need...your eye..color..
-I say, looking back from you to the colored markers on the table-

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - my eyes waiver over to your hand as it moves into my line of sight, biting the inside of my cheek as your give me the fabric -
That’s it.. thank you San Lang~
- finally dares to spare a glance your way, cheeks dusted with blush and my expression timid, but warm -
Now I can finish decorating..
- peeks at your cheek for a moment, tempted to press a kiss there for gratitude but a bit nervous it would be too much -

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -My ears are focused on your voice, eyes trained on your side profile-
-I can see you’re avoiding my eyes, but I don’t mind, remembering you saying something about being embarrassed-
-I turn to look at the red fabric, reaching for it and bringing it back to you. I place my ghost down, grab your free hand that rested on your lap and place it in your palm-
Anything else?

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - spots another pretty fabric and reaches out, pausing as you take hold on my sleeve and then holding my breath as you whisper into my ear, heart throbbing in my chest -
- i had thought to have prepared myself well enough mentally for you to be acting like the demon but having it actively happen was horrifically attractive, my hand slides back into my lap and i nod softly -
Ah.. alright, San Lang..
- pretends i do not hear the way my voice waivers, refusing to look at you -
Could you please pass me the red fabric?

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -I continue on with my work, my ghost white as all the traditional ones seemed to be. It was more for your color palate though. I eventually find a pale teal colored ribbon with gold loops around the edges-
-Your movements are still in my peripheral, silently watching as you paid close attention to the instructor. Eventually, you started grabbing at things you would like to use. So I gently grab onto your sleeve that is next to me, lifting it so it wouldn’t catch on other materials and drag them to the ground-
-I lean in close to your ear and speak-
If something is too far away, ask me, Xie Lian~
-My voice is low as I whisper this to you-

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - once we reach the table and take our seats, I was actually able to pay attention to the person teaching how to make them, pushing the fan back into my sleeve and reluctantly releasing your hand -
- glances between the instructor and the example with parted lips, leaning forward once they finished explaining to see the finished project -
- spares a peek at your work and is surprised to see it already taking shape, quickly reaching around to grab what i would need -
- has to stand up in order to reach some of the supplies, having a short arm span. sitting down again, i begin to make my own ghost, instead using a pretty, translucent black fabric -

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -Sharp eyes catch your expression and the color of your cheeks when I ask you that, pleased that I was able to pull that off-
-The stumbling over your words only makes you cuter-
-I pull back slightly when you hide behind the fan you have, smiling to myself-
-A chuckle escaping as you tug me toward the table, deciding I’ll hold back for now, but the next opening I get I’ll take it-
-There’s someone at the table explaining how to make the ghosts for those who may have never made them. It was expressed that if you already knew how you could go ahead and start-
-I go ahead and start crumpling up pieces of tissue paper, making sure to create a sphere before placing other tissue paper over the ball. I look at the differently colored strings and look for one that will resemble your character best-

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ Right? Making a ghost would be… so… funnnn..
- trails off as you lean in so close, gaping at you until you speak and then promptly blooming into a pink shade all across my face -
W-well yes.. ahem
- clears my throat and giggles nervously, sliding a traditional fan out of my sleeve and opening it, hiding part of my face -
Ghosts!
- is quick to tow you off towards the table, desperately fanning my features to try and minimize the obvious reaction -

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ Yeah, bobbing for apples where others saliva is, is gross.
-Nods at the things you’re finding interested in doing-
-Brows raising slightly at the mention of making ghosts-
I like that idea, making a ghost would be fun.
-I already an idea of what I wanted to do with mine-
-Brings my attention back to you, leaning in to press my forehead against yours-
You’re my Xie Lian, aren’t you?

@❀┆ l. jaewook。ᵇˡᵃᶜᵏ ᵐᵃᵐᵇᵃ - the smile you direct at me has my brain devolving into mush for a moment, grateful for the fact you took the lead in heading over to the somewhat busier area, able to recover without too much blush showing -
Wah.. the apples kinda gross me out.. the maze and carving sound kind of fun, San Lang! Ooh.. or.. we could make our own ghosties?
- gestures to an area for making ghosts out of pieces of white fabric, duly noting a bracelet crafting section as well before my mind catches up with what you had said -
You want to be near me?

@❁┆ a. seongmin。 ᵈᵒʳᵐᵒᵘˢᵉ -I watch your eyes widen in wonderment at the way everything is set up. It’s a cute look you have, especially when wearing that costume-
-Glances in the direction you’re pointing, eyeing the different activities available to us-
-My gaze returns to yours when you look at me, admiring the way the hair frames your face, nodding with a bit pleased smile-
Without hesitation~
-I swiftly guide you toward the activities: bobbing for apples, pumpkin carving, a smaller closed off area for scary stories, a sign that directs you to a corn maze, a few other things that could be fun-
Decide which you’d like to do, I don’t mind as along as I’m near you.