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@☘︎┊nie leo ᵃ Hyunjung let out a needy sigh as he pulled away from the kiss, her eyes wandering over his body as he began stripping off his jacket. The sight alone was enough to get the heat throbbing in her core, a dull ache in the pit of her stomach that she needed satiated. Her gaze was dark as she met his eyes, more pupil than iris as she nodded in response to his statement. They both knew what they wanted and why they were here. They wanted something that was primal and instinctive; the need to breed.

She did not mind him being rough with her, yet to her surprise the alpha was gentle as he pulled her up, his word as sweet as the honey she was leaking in his presence. The way he so carefully eased her up onto the desk was restrained, as if he was battling himself to stay calm. It was rare to see alphas with such control, but it only went on to stir the hunger in her soul all the more.
Hyunjung swallowed heavily as he tugged the dress down her legs, her bottom lip getting caught in her teeth as she felt the tight dress drag along her curves. The cool kiss of the air against her almost bare skin ushered out a small moan past her lips as he finally freed her from the dress fully, leaving her in only her boots and the white set of lingerie she had chosen that morning. Another moan escaped her as he began kissing the inside of her thighs in a meticulous pattern, leaving no inch of skin untouched. It was already winding her up, giving little resistance to his hands as he pushed her legs apart more.

The omega’s back arched, pressing her cold shoulders against the wooden top of her desk as Leo’s fingers pressed against her clothed core. It was enough to make her legs shake with need. Why was he being so slow? Oh, this was tort-
Hyunjung’s thoughts ended abruptly as another moan wrestled free of as he finally touched her properly. This was heaven. This was exactly what she needed right now. But it wasn’t enough. Not nearly. She could feel it feeding her need but it just greedily grew with hunger as his lips came in touch with her warmth. Hyunjung’s hands moved to grab a hold of his hair, holding it tightly as he let his tongue explore her freely. She tugged gently as he moved closer, her legs resting over his shoulders as he delved further into her heat.

Her moans grew in a steady rate as he kept lapping up her juices, his warm breath and tongue being enough to push her close to the edge of a for the first (and what she hoped not last) of the day. He seemed to know exactly where to move his tongue as he kept pushing just the right spots over and over. Hyunjung could feel her vision dotting with darkness until she finally let out of powerful moan, her whole body shuddering as she ed.

When she came to but a second later she could feel his lips on hers, the taste of her own want for him mingling between their tongues.

@☁︎┊lan hyunjung ᵒ Leo felt that his rut got stronger once their lips touched each other, he was a little surprised when she grabbed onto his collar pulling him closer to her as he deepens the kiss. His fingers continued to caresses her cheeks as the desires and her scent increased by the minute, taking off his jacket slowly as he showed his dress shirt that was fitted perfectly around his body. " Hyunjung.... I want you really bad, I think we both know what we want." The soft whisper slid out of his lips as he pulls away from the kiss for a moment, their eyes meeting each other's as he gently swiped everything to the side that was on her table, making more room for the both of them to have fun.

The Nie alpha got up from his chair as he pulls Hyunjung up with him, slowly carrying her up to the table top so she could sit on it." Don't be nervous, let me take care of you first, okay?" He said with a soft deep tone, the words that came out of his mouth was something that just made him seen a bit eager. " Let me show you something that I have learned before, something I know you might like, beautiful." Being a tall male Leo was surprisingly good with his words, even he didn't show much around his peers. Slowly kneeling down on the floor as he gently took off the beta's dress, the scent of hyunjung's heat slowly creeping into Leo's nose as it made him a bit desperate to have taste of her. Leo began kissing her inner thighs slowly, making sure that not a single inch was missed." You smell so good, your body is so attractive." He continued to use his words as he slowly approaching her clothed core, his hands carefully spreading her legs apart to gave him more access.

At the moment he didn't care about anything, all he wanted to do was to please Hyunjung making her only belong to him for the time being. Without saying anything else Leo pressed his fingers against the fabric of her , giving her a little tease as he felt the wet spot that was slowly spreading around her . The older male slowly tugged the soft fabric to the side as he looked up at the Lan omega that was in front of him, gently pressing her soft lips with his fingertips." How does that feel, baby?" His fingers rubbing against her folds while his other hand caresses her soft skin, giving her stimulation simultaneously to increase her pleasure.

Leo could feel his own rut grow stronger, including the tent that was growing under his pants. Even though the urge to just take her there was so strong, he still decided to give her more time to relax and be comfortable with him. After some more tease as well as some kisses he pulled away for a bit, looking up at her once more. The lust filled up his eyes as he moved back closer and give her folds some kisses, not a single word as his tongue her lips. The sweet juice coated his lips, it was something that he had been waiting for. The moment when he felt her folds against his lips he had a smirk on his face, he could only think about how good she tastes and he can't stop tasting her more. Everything that was going on made him wanting her more, the alpha pushing his tongue deep into her core to have more of her. Gently resting both of her legs onto his shoulders as he pulled closer to her, burying himself in between her legs. “Mm...”

While his tongue gave her pleasure between her legs he uses both of his hands to feel her body, groping both of her s as he continued to his tongue inside of her core. After a few minutes he pulled back from her sensitive core as he pants softly, his lips still coated with her juice makes look even more desperate of wanting her." You taste very sweet, I just can't enough..." He whispered softly against her soft skin while his hands plays with both of her s, slowly standing up as he made his way to lean down before giving some kisses to her lips that was much needed.

@☘︎┊nie leo ᵃ The sound of a knock at the door was all it took to drag Hyunjung from her work, looking up with an almost expectant gasp as she saw him enter. “T-the lock,” she stammered as he closed the door behind him. She could feel her thighs tensing as she stared over at him, the vaguest hint of spiced wood and floral vanilla drifting over towards her. A small sound of discomfort slipped past her lips as she adjusted her seat, feeling her body already preparing.

“J-just come here,” she had hurriedly urged him, closing her laptop and pushing it aside. Her legs felt like jelly, making her unable to get up to greet him. Not that it seemed that she needed as he sauntered over, her eyes hungrily following his every step and move. He was handsome. Scarily so, almost. It made the small things he did seem even more charming, effortless in their seductive quality.

“As well as anyone could,” Hyunjung managed to get out, though it did not take a lot to see that she was barely containing herself. Her breath was heavy, her chest straining against the dress with every gasp for air. A light flush tainted her pale cheeks as she stared up at him, her pupils so dilated one could think her eyes were pure black. She wanted- No. She NEEDED him.

That smokey scent seemed to only increase as his hand reached out to touch her cheek, gentle and calm yet feeling like fire against her skin. Her nostrils flared a little as she took in more of his scent, leaning her face gently into his touch. She swore she could feel his heartbeat thumping in his fingertips. “Then do.” Hyunjung wished she did not sound as desperate as she did, but with him being right there before her there was little left to control. For this moment she was his entirely his.
Her grip on the armrest tightened as he leaned in, her dark eyes fluttering shut as she finally gave in fully. She grabbed at the collar of his shirt, pulling him better in to their kiss so that she could delight in the tase of his lips.

@☁︎┊lan hyunjung ᵒ Leo had been hiding his rut for the longest time for the past few days, but he was glad that he had a chance to take care of this a little issue with someone that he knew from before. Even though Hyunjung and him didn't really have a chance to truly chat, but they kind of hit it off and decided to help each other out. Scheduling a meeting in the staff room for privacy purpose, he knew he found the right person for this.

Wearing his usual outfit for such occasion, a casual suit and pants. He walked toward the room they said to meet, making sure he didn't get noticed by others. Looking around the hallway as he put both of his hands in his pants pockets, trying his best not to look desperate even though it was his day of rut. Glad that Hyunjung decided to offer her help, knowing that it was her first day of heat was like music to his ear which means that he could let go all of the restrain he had before.

The staff room was right around the corner when the Nie alpha took one last few steps toward the room, Leo took a deep and long breath before knocking on the door to the with his knuckles.” Hyunjung, is Leo. I’m here.” He lowered his hand as he slowly opens the door, fixing his suit one last time as he entered the room where he spots Hyunjung sitting on her chair doing her work.” Sorry it took me this long to be here, got a lot of things that I need to take care of before coming here.” As the facilities manager of the academy he was busy with some small things that needed his attention, but he did rush here as soon as he finished everything.

Seeing the young Lan omega for the first time after a long time made him realized how pretty she was, his gaze was focused on her the moment he entered the room. The thought of what he was here for just pulled him back to reality, taking out his phone and placed on the table in front of them.” S...so how are you holding up?” Leo rested one of his arms on the armrest of the chair as he leaned closer to Hyunjung, just taking in all of her beauty. The urge of kissing her just flashed across his mind as he smells her scent since they were so closer together, but he pulled back once more before he asks the actual question of the main reason why they agreed to meet up here. “I... I really just want to kiss you right now, but I know we should take it slow...” A deep sigh escaped the alpha’s lips while his hand gently placed on Hyunjung’s cheek with his thumb slowly caressing her skin, he could feel his heart beating faster than normal which it just made his feeling more eager to take actions. Not wasting any time he pressed his lips against Hyunjung’s, the moment their lips touch each other sent electricity through his body.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk couldn’t help but let a soft smile tug at his lips as he watched Hinata carefully attach the trinket to her bag. Despite the trouble she seemed to enjoy causing, her genuine appreciation for his gift warmed him. The effort it took to carve it wasn’t easy especially for a first attempt but seeing her treat it like it mattered made it all worthwhile.

“You could’ve just said no. I’d have understood since you’re in heat.” he countered, shaking his head slightly, though his tone was far from scolding. “But no, you just had to march in here like that. Trouble maker behavior, you know?” He sighed more out of resignation than actual annoyance. Leaning back in his chair, he watched her with a raised brow as she brushed off his comment with that typical air of defiance. “Wow. The attitude.” he mused, snorting lightly in amusement. “I swear you only act like this when I’m around.” Despite his words, there was no denying the fondness in his voice. Her sharp tongue and bold demeanor always managed to keep him on his toes and entertained.

His expression shifted when she pulled out the bag of mochi. The sight of it made him sit up straighter, his lips curling into a grin. “That’s why you’re my favorite brat student indeed.” he teased, getting up from his seat and walking over to her. Carefully, he took the bag from her hands, nodding in appreciation. “Thanks. I only needed one, but you outdid yourself.” he said, chuckling softly as he opened the bag. Pulling out a piece, he held it out to her first. “Here. You earned it for not being a complete menace.” he quipped, the teasing glint in his eyes softening as he took another for himself and sat down on the coffee table. “Your strawberry milk is in the fridge by the way.” He nodded towards the mini fridge at the corner of his office before taking a bit of the mochi.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata ignored his question, refusing to repeat the words she had just muttered under her breath. Instead she shook her head dismissively and shifted her focus. With a quiet hum, she set her bag down to the side and picked up the wooden trinket he had carved for her. Her delicate fingers turned it over as she examined it carefully, tilting her head slightly as if inspecting its craftsmanship. Squinting her doe eyes, she run her thumb over its curve before attaching it to her bag's zipper, making sure to loop it tight

At the mentioned of how she walked in with her strong scent, she turned to him with an exaggerated eye roll, clearly unimpressed by the statement. "You asked me to come so I came in," she shot back defensively, her tone sharp but not unkind. "Besides my heat is almost over anyway. Hence why I come to campus today, " she added with a dismissive snort, brushing a loose strand of blonde strands behind her ear.

Her irritation flickered briefly in her soft tone as she leaned back, crossing her arms. "If I really wanted to be a damn little menace, I would do something so annoying that you wouldn't even know how to deal with me," she huffed, her glossy tiers curving into a slight smirk, the teasing glint in her eyes betraying her irritation.

With a shake of her head, she reached down and lifted a bag of mochi she had brought at per requested, holding it up like a peace offering. One brow arched as she glanced at him. “And yet here I am— your favourite brat student, being thoughtful. I even brought you three bags, just for you, Mister Wen."

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk raised a brow, his expression betraying a flicker of amusement as he caught her muttering under her breath. "What was that?" he asked with a hint of tease, daring her to repeat it. When she didn’t, he let it slide, shrugging casually as she brought up his absence.

"Not really." he replied, leaning back in his chair. "Nature helped. No people around, no distractions. Just me and the trees. Easier to focus and get through it." His tone was calm as though he were recounting a mundane detail of his week, but the faintest smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. His gaze drifted back to her as she held the small wooden carving, arching a brow at her next comment. "Unlike you, though... barging in here smelling like /that/." He shook his head, as though chastising her, but the playful glint in his eyes betrayed any real annoyance. "Good thing I’m over my rut, or you’d be causing all kinds of trouble right now." He clicked his tongue, resting his elbow on the arm of his chair and leaning his cheek against his knuckles. "Not sure if you just really wanted to see me or if you’re trying to toy with me." he mused.

His eyes then flicked to her bag, his expression brightening slightly. "You did bring me mochi, right?" he asked. He wouldn’t admit it outright, but he’d been looking forward to it all day.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Her nose scrunched slightly at his remark and she turned her head away, her expression laced with playful denial. Muttering under her breath, she quipped it. "Guess I like to misbehave around a guidance counselor."

The soft thud of something being throw beside her caught her attention. Her brow arched curiously as she glanced down at the object that has been wrapped with cream coloured cloth. For a moment she hesitated, her gaze lingering on it as though it were a delicate treasure. Carefully, Hinata reached out, her movements slow and deliberate and begin unwrapping it with a tenderness that revealed her curiosity.

As the content came into view, her eyes widened in admiration. It was exquisite— a beautifully carved piece that radiated a kind of craftsmanship that left her speechless. Her fingers traced the intricate details, feeling the grooves and curves of the design underneath her skin. The care and effort put into creating such a piece were evident and it made her chest swell with a quiet sense of awe.

Her attention then shifted back to him as he spoke. Listening to his explanation, her lips curled into a small, knowing smile. "So that's why you were gone so long," she mused softly. Tilting her head, she studied him for a moment before teasing gently. "Must have been tough dealing with your rut,l huh?"

Her gaze lingered on him, a light chuckle escaping her lips. "No wonder you came back with so little scent," she added, the teasing edge in her tone softening as she returned her attention to the delicate piece in her hands.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk raised a brow at her, his lips curving into a faint smirk. “Sounds like you’ve been on your best behavior while I was gone.” he remarked, his tone teasing as he pulled open a drawer from his desk. His hand emerged holding something wrapped neatly in cream colored cloth, tied with a simple twine. “Makes me wonder if you only act out when I’m around.” Without much ceremony, he tossed the small object her way, watching it land softly on the couch beside her. “There’s your souvenir, if you can even call it that.” he added, leaning back in his chair with a casual shrug.

Her curious gaze made him chuckle as he finally answered her earlier question. “I went camping.” he said nonchalantly. “Clearing my mind, keeping myself out of trouble… you know, the usual.” He watched the small package, his expression relaxed but subtly expectant. Inside was a small wooden sculpture he had carved during his retreat, a geometric star suspended from a thin twine, perfect for a keychain or keepsake. He didn’t say anything more and just let the simplicity of his gesture speak for itself.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata turned to look at him, a smirk tugging at her tiers as she noticed how easily a small gesture had managed to annoy him. Still, she couldn't entirely blame the man himself. He was clearly drowning in work once return, as expected anyway. "That's just my way of saying welcome back, Professor," she let out a soft chuckled before moving to plop herself onto the couch just like he asked her to.

Her gaze followed him as he slid the window open, the fresh breeze helping to dilute the lingering traces of her scent, though it still faintly lingered in the room. She waved her hand lightly in the air, as if trying to help clear it then turn to meet his eyes with a soft, playful smile.

"Well I've been surviving barely," she stated with a small laugh and shrugged her shoulder. "Surprisingly, I've also been studying a lot more than usual." Hugging her bag close to her chest, she leaned back into the couch, getting comfortable. "And you?" she asked, tilting her head slightly. "You've been gone way too long. What have you been up to anyway?" Her tone was light, but her curiousity was evident as she watched him closely.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk was buried in the paperwork that had piled up during his absence, his glasses perched low on his nose as his pen scribbled across the documents and letters he had to respond to. The sound of the door twisting open caught his attention, pulling his gaze upward just as she stepped inside. Her scent hit him immediately, jasmine, sweet and potent. For a brief moment, he was at a loss for words. He wasn’t sure how to react. It wasn’t that he couldn’t handle it. After all, he had just come out of his own rut and was more in control than usual but it didn’t mean this wasn’t testing his patience. He let out a soft sigh, his hand brushing over his face as she awkwardly knocked on the door after already entering.“My first day back, and you’re already stressing me out.” he said, with a hint of annoyance. He removed his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose before motioning for her to sit. “On the couch.” he specified firmly for distance felt like the wisest choice for now.

Soohyuk then stood and crossed to the window, sliding it open to let in some fresh air, doing little to mask the lingering scent that clung to the air. He returned to his chair, setting his glasses down on the desk and leaning back, his sharp gaze resting on her. “How have you been, Moondust? Apart from the obvious.” he asked, his tone softer this time, though his eyes studied her closely, the faintest hint of a smirk playing at his lips as he leaned back, folding his arms casually.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata stared at the message on her phone, chewing on her lower tier as uncertainty crept over her. Should she really go to his office right now? It wasn't that she didn't want to see him— it was quite the opposite. But at the moment, she was undeniably in heat and her scent was strong enough to draw growls and murmurs from others nearby. She couldn't exactly blame them but it only made her more self conscious.

Determined to get it over with she hurried to his office with a bag of mochi within her palm, her steps quick and purposeful. Without thinking, she twisted the doorknob and stepped inside, completely forgetting to knock. As soon as she entered, her jasmine like scent filled the small space, delicate yet unmistakably intense.

She paused, her cheeks warming when she realized what she had done. Turning to him with a sheepish smile, she cleared . "Oh right... I forgot to knock," she muttered awkwardly. Spinning back to face the door, she gave it a quick knock for good measure before turning back to him with a light laugh. “There ya go. Proper etiquette has been restored, Sir.”

Been a while.
*makes my way in*

-looks around-
Quiet..
I like it

@☘︎┊nie leo ᵃ [ Using this temporarily until we have an actual IT room ]

Hyunjung knew how hard the coming days would be even before waking that day. She had felt it before going to bed even, that familiar feeling deep in her gut. And sure enough it came. The heat. The hunger. It was as if every sense had been dialled to eleven at the same time. In the almost 30 years she had lived she had hoped to fully get used to it, yet it came as a shock to the system every month.

But such was life. At least no one could say she did not do what she had to do to keep it in check. Normally it just meant dressing lighter, favouring more exposing clothing to let her skin breathe. That and heavy focus on anything that was not her urges. This time she had been more clever though.

There had been little about the message she had posted about one on one lessons for cable management that had been subtle. Or at least she did not consider it subtle. And the replies she had gotten had seemed to read past the obfuscation to the true meaning beneath. She was in heat. And if anyone needed an outlet for similar experiences she had set off time to help them deal with it. She would argue it was the civil thing to do as a Lan. But it was entirely selfish.

One such lesson had been scheduled for today. When the handsome facility manager was to show his face she had left in his hands, though the regret of that had started to build. The unforeseen consequences of having planned such an event had set her heat in overdrive, leaving the omega squirming in her chair as she tried to focus on her actual work.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk hummed and gave a small nod, confirming her question. “Yes, a week off.” he repeated, his tone casual as he leaned back in his chair. He rolled his eyes slightly at her dramatic response, knowing full well she was just teasing. “Please, as if you couldn’t fend for yourself before I even showed up.” He shook his head, his lips curling into a smirk. “Glad you understand I need the rest. Especially from you.” he added with a playful edge, his tone laced with mock exasperation.

As she rambled on about her so-called plans for his absence, Soohyuk quirked a brow in amusement, letting her finish without interruption. Her wild ideas barely phased him, and he simply shrugged, clearly unbothered. When she mentioned spamming his phone, he let out a low chuckle, his grin widening. “Spam me all you want,” he replied, his voice calm and unruffled. “My phone will be off anyway.” The innocent smile he gave her only added fuel to the teasing. He started swiveling his chair absentmindedly, the habit making his amusement seem all the more nonchalant. “I’ll see you when I get back, yeah?” he said, chuckling softly as he threw the line in just to a bit more.

And as if signaling that his week off was truly about to begin, Soohyuk leaned forward and opened his desk drawer. His movements were unhurried, almost casual, as he started gathering his favorite reading materials. A well worn paperback or two made their way onto the small pile he was assembling, including novels with cracked spines and dog-eared pages that spoke of repeated reads.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata blinked at him, her hand pausing mid-reach for another sip of her strawberry milk. "A week off?" she repeated, tilting her head as she set the glass down. Her eyes narrowed slightly, though a teasing glint shone in them. "You're just going to leave me here to fend for myself? Who's supposed to deal with your random pop ins and unsolicited life advice?"

Despite her mock indignation, a small smile tugged at her lips as she leaned back in her seat, loosely crossing her arms. "But I guess you deserve a break after all the work you've done." Her voice softened slightly, a note of concern slipping through her playful tone.

She reached for a piece of mochi, popping it into thoughtfully. After a moment, she glanced back at him with a mischievous smile. "While you're off vacationing, maybe I'll sneak into your office and reorganize everything. Or better yet, I'll take over and start charging people for consultations on 'Hinata's Way of Seeing Things.'" She made a sweeping gesture with her hand, as if envisioning her imaginary empire, before letting out a soft giggle.

"Actually, scratch that. I'll just spam your phone instead," she added with a sly grin. "Morning, noon, night— every hour on the dot. Photos, random questions, terrible jokes— you name it. By the end of the week, you'll wish you'd never told me you were going."

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ "Mm. Just stick to what makes you comfortable and confident." he replied with a nod, taking another bite of the mochi. "As long as your presentation is clear and informative, that's what really matters." He offered her a reassuring look, understanding that everyone has their own style and approach to things. Finishing the last piece of mochi, he dusted his hands lightly and leaned back in his chair. "As for that guy? Maybe he just likes the attention." he mused with a faint chuckle. "It doesn’t mean everyone else’s presentation is bad. To each their own, right?" He gave her a casual shrug before swiveling his chair slightly from side to side.

At her question, he tilted his head thoughtfully, his lips curving into a small smile. "Oh, nothing too exciting. Just the usual wandering around campus looking for something to do, catching up on letters to my pen pals, and, well, getting some good rest this morning." He paused, his expression softening as he added, "Wasn’t feeling great earlier, but I’m all good now." He ended with a hum and slight nod of his head.

"Actually, I might take a week off for a vacation next week." he mentioned casually, glancing her way. A playful smile tugged at his lips as he added, "Try not to miss me too much while I’m gone, alright?" He said, tone light and teasing. He grabbed another piece of mochi and popped it into his mouth whole this time, chewing on it quite enjoyably.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata's lips curved into a small, sheepish smile as she fiddled with the straw of her strawberry milk, her cheeks warming slightly under his gaze. "Well, my presentation is due next week," she admitted, letting out a soft sigh as she placed the drink back on the table. "I was thinking of keeping it simple, y'know? Just a straightforward explanation with some visuals. No theatrics or props," she added with a quiet laugh, her eyes flicking up to meet his. "I don't think I could pull off anything like that guy did. The whole room would probably burst out laughing... and not in a good way."

She hesitated for a moment, her gaze drifting to the bag of mochi he'd slid toward her. Tentatively, she reached out and plucked a piece, holding it up between her fingers as if inspecting it. "But honestly, I kind of admire him for having the guts to do something so bold. It's not easy to stand out like that and risk looking silly in front of everyone. Takes confidence— or maybe just a little recklessness," she mused, popping the mochi into and chewing thoughtfully.

After swallowing, she rested her chin on her palm, her expression softening. "But enough about me. What about you? What have you been up to all this time?" Her eyes glimmered with playful curiosity, a teasing smile tugging at her lips as she reached for another piece of mochi.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk chuckled quietly to himself as he watched the female huff in defeat, her silence signaling his small victory in their playful banter. He made a mental note to about it later, savoring the rare moment where he had the upper hand. As she spoke about her class, he leaned back comfortably in his chair, casually swiveling from side to side. There was something oddly calming about listening to her recount her day, noticing her doe like eyes lighting up as she told her story.

He quirked a brow at the mention of the theatrical presentation, a soft smile tugging at the corners of his lips when he heard her laugh. It was nice, seeing this side of her just relaxed and amused. “Sounds like you had quite an interesting class. And that guy... he must be a peculiar character.” he remarked with mild amusement. “I would’ve definitely enjoyed that. Seems like he really went above and beyond, even if it was... unconventional. Reaching for another piece of mochi, he nodded thoughtfully. “And you? Are you done with your presentation, or is it not due until next time?” he asked, his gaze shifting to meet hers. Sliding his chair closer to the table, he pushed the bag of mochi toward her as if silently inviting her to eat some too, she did bring the treat after all.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata opened , ready to fire back a retort, but the words fizzled out almost immediately. He wasn't wrong and she knew it, which made snap shut with a soft huff of defeat. She grumbled something incoherent under her breath, stirring her strawberry milk more aggressively than necessary before taking another sip. Her doe like eyes flicked to the professor, watching him casually eat the mochi she had brought, as if he hadn't just dismantled her defense with a single comment.

When he shifted the conversation, she blinked, momentarily caught off guard by his genuine interest. Her expression softened as she adjusted her posture, pulling her knees up to her chest and resting her chin on them. She hummed thoughtfully, her gaze drifting upward as if trying to replay the events of the day in her mind.

"History class was... interesting," she began, her voice light but thoughtful. "Most of the presentations were exactly what I said earlier— just people reading off slides like they were narrating an audiobook." She wrinkled her nose at the memory. "But then there was this guy— oh you would've loved this. He turned his entire presentation into some kind of theatrical performance. He brought props, costumes, the works. He even had this fake sword he kept swinging around while yelling about 'defending the honor of the kingdom.'"

She paused, her glossy brims curving into a soft smile as she added, "He was so loud at one point, our professor actually flinched and dropped her pen. It was... a lot, but I guess it made the lecture more entertaining than usual."

Hinata tilted her head, her gaze drifting toward the window as she continued. "The funniest part is that it wasn't even about some ancient war or anything like that. He was just talking about the Korean independence movement." She shrugged, a small laugh escaping her. "Props for creativity, though. No pun intended."

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk let out a low grunt, shaking his head at her as she placed the bag of mochi on his desk with that dramatic flourish. He leaned forward, inspecting the bag briefly. “At this point, I don’t really know what you’re talking about, Moondust.” he said, his expression still feigning utter cluelessness as he glanced up to meet her gaze, his innocent facade so convincing it could almost be believed.

With a nonchalant shrug, he opened the bag, selecting a piece of mochi before leaning back into his chair again. He took a bite, chewing slowly, savoring the chewy treat as his gaze flicked to her sipping the strawberry milk. “You’re asking me to forget,.” he commented casually, “but you keep bringing it up.” His brows lifted in subtle amusement, his slow, deliberate nod silently conveying that any teasing was entirely her doing.

He finished the mochi, brushing his fingers together to rid them of any stray powder, before shifting the conversation, simply relaxing in his seat. “Anyway, how was your class? Apart from being distracted.” he added, hinting at genuine interest. For once, it seemed like he wasn’t gearing up for a playful back-and-forth, instead easing into a moment of simple conversation between them.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata's cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink as she clutched the bag of mochi tighter, shooting him a half hearted glare that only made her look more flustered. "Saw nothing huh?" she muttered under her breath, though the corners of her lips twitched as if fighting back a smile. His smirk wasn't helping her regain her composure and neither was the casual way he slid the strawberry milk across the desk like he hadn't just witnessed her most embarrassing moment of the day.

Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward, placing the bag of mochi on his desk with an exaggerated flourish. "For you, oh great and mighty professor," she said with mock seriousness, though her tone betrayed her amusement. "A peace offering. Or maybe a bribe, depending on how much you feel like teasing me about what just happened."

She folded her arms, her eyes narrowing at him playfully as she added, "But if you keep that smirk up, I might just take it back and eat it all myself." Despite her words, she plopped down into the chair across from him, reaching for the strawberry milk he'd given her. She poked the straw in and took a sip, her expression softening slightly.

"Thanks for this, by the way," she said more sincerely, glancing at the milk before meeting his gaze again. "And for not laughing too much at my entrance... yet."

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Of course, he saw that. Soohyuk's eyes had been on the door the entire time, and the moment Hinata stumbled in, he couldn't help but sit up properly in his chair, abandoning his relaxed posture. It wasn’t every day someone quite literally fell into his office. But hearing her statement that followed, he raised a brow, feigning ignorance like the pro he was. "Saw what?" he replied, the unmistakable smirk tugging at his lips betraying his amusement. It was tempting to , but he decided to let it slide for now, at least. It was too early to start bantering, and she looked flustered enough already.

"Why are you still standing there like you've never been here before?" he asked, shifting the conversation casually then. Reaching for the strawberry milk he’d picked up earlier from the canteen, he placed it on the desk and slid it toward her. "Here’s your drink." he added before leaning back again, his playful smile firmly in place. His gaze then shifted to the bag of mochi she was clutching, his brows raising slightly in curiosity. "I believe you also got something for me?" he asked with such an innocent looking smile.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata smiled at the text, typing a quick "Okay" in response to the professor before slipping her phone into her pocket. With a bag of mochi in one hand, she texted her friend with the other, letting them know she had plans. As she approached the professor's office, she paused, her gaze lingering on the handle of the door. Taking a deep breath, she reached out, determined to turn it with more force this time.

However, the door swung open faster than she expected, throwing her off balance. She stumbled, landing on the floor with a soft thud. Quickly recovering, she scrambled to her knees, crawling back to shut the door before it could swing wide open. Once the door clicked shut, she turned her head sharply to look at the professor, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"You did not see that," she said firmly, her tone a mix of mortification and defiance as she straightened herself, clutching the bag of mochi tightly.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ Hinata's grin widened as the older spoke, her playful eyes narrowing slightly as she stepped back, putting just a bit more distance between them. "You're really determined huh?" she teased, a light chuckle escaping her lips. Her fingers drummed lightly against the back of her hand, clasped behind her as she looked him over with an amused, almost challenging gaze. "Well, I guess I'll just have to make sure you don't get any good shots."

At his teasing response, she mimicked the raised eyebrow, her lips curling into a sly smile. "Oh don't worry," she said, her voice carrying a sense of lighthearted mischief. "I'll come bother you again tomorrow. Count on it." There was a softness in her tone, a playful sincerity that made it clear she enjoyed their back and forth. The teasing had become a rhythm for them both, one that she wasn't ready to let go of just yet.

But as he stood and clapped his hands together with finality, signaling the end of their time together, Hinata let out an exaggerated sigh, raising her hand to cover her face in mock despair. "Guess that's my cue to go huh?" She gave him an overdramatic look, the corners of her lips still lifted in that characteristic smirk. "I'll leave you to your 'important' things, Mister Wen."

Turning toward the door, she paused just before stepping out, her hand resting lightly on the frame as she glanced over her shoulder. Her gaze lingered on him for a beat, a playful glint in her eyes. "Don't get too comfortable without me," she said with a teasing grin, her voice carrying a fondness that almost made her words feel like a secret between the two of them.

And with one final, exaggerated wave of her hand, she stepped out the door and made her way down the hallway. She couldn't help but smile to herself, already looking forward to their next encounter. With a quick wave of her hand, she disappeared around the corner, heading back down the hall to catch some sleep.

( end )

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ He shrugged with a smile, her statement already enough to confirm his point. Swiveling his chair from side to side, his eyes followed her as she approached his desk. "Like I said, patience. I'll get the photo proof sooner or later." he said, shrugging again. His hands rested comfortably on his abdomen, elbows propped up on the armrests of his office chair. He was confident that his goal was within reach. After all, he was in it for the long haul. Patience was his strong suit.

Raising an eyebrow slightly as she poked him, his gaze lingered on hers. "Well, you do need to recharge yourself. You'll have to come bother me again tomorrow, right?" He chuckled softly, watching her step back. Though the day was winding down and they were about to part ways, he found himself oddly looking forward to tomorrow and for the next round of their playful sparring.

With that, Soohyuk stood up from his chair, clapping his hands together once as if marking the end of the day, for their time together, at least. "Run along now, Moondust. I've got things to take care of." he said, his tone shifting slightly more serious as he grabbed a few items from his drawer. He had some personal errands to handle before wrapping up his day.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ "Surprised a bratty Lan decided to appear?" Hinata teased, a silly grin lighting up her face as she stepped closer to his desk, her movements unhurried yet deliberate. She leaned in slightly, peering down at him with her hands clasped behind her back, her voice carrying a light hum. "I'll have you know, it's impossible to catch me drooling," she added, a chuckle slipping through her brims.

The other's smirk didn't waver and when he pointed out her decision to stick around, she let out a dramatic roll of her eyes. "Fine," she said with mock resignation, the corners of her lips curling into a playful simper. "I'll look forward to it, I guess. But don't think I'll let you win that easily, Mister Wen," she quipped, her tone laced with both amusement and challenge.

She shifted her weight slightly, her fingers unfolding as she reached out to give his hand a gentle poke. The touch was brief, almost fleeting, but enough to add a sense of closeness to the moment. Clearing softly, she straightened back up, clasping her hands once more behind her. "Too bad I can't stay longer," she murmured, her voice tinged with a hint of regret, though her grin stayed firmly in place.

"Somebody needs to go back and catch some zs," she added with a soft giggle, retreating a step as if to emphasize her point.

@☁︎┊lan hinata ᵇ ²²⁰¹²⁵ Soohyuk’s brow quirked in playful surprise. “You’re a Lan?” he repeated, as though the idea was inconceivable. “Who would’ve thought.” he added teasingly as he leaned back in his chair. Her antics, though far from the textbook definition of a Lan, were something he found amusing rather than concerning. After all, everyone interpreted the principles differently, and he wasn’t one to judge.

A smirk tugged at his lips as he shrugged nonchalantly. “Oh, you definitely drool, Moonshine. The only thing missing is proof.” His eyes followed her movements closely as she approached the desk, her deliberate strides catching his attention. He didn’t miss the glint of mischief in her expression, and it only deepened his amusement.

Her teasing challenge didn’t faze him. Instead, it fueled his playful demeanor. “You’re the one who insisted on sticking around me, remember?” he pointed out, tilting his head slightly. “Which means there’ll be plenty of opportunities for naps and for me to catch you in the act.” His smirk widened as he nodded slowly, as though he were already certain of the outcome. “Guess I just need a little patience and maybe…a camera for evidence.” He said, winking at her playfully then.

@☼┊wen soohyuk ᵇ "I guess I can be a good Lan and do my homework then," Hinata remarked with a light tsk, her voice carrying a playful lilt as she shifted to lay on her side. Propping herself up slightly, she brushed her blonde hair back, the silvery strands catching the faint light. Her gaze settled on the professor, taking in the smirk tugging at his lips. She rolled her eyes in feigned annoyance, though her expression betrayed the flicker of amusement she couldn't quite suppress. She couldn't help but marvel at how he always managed to maintain that air of quiet confidence.

At his suggestive remark, her brow arched slightly, her gaze sharpening with playful curiosity. She eyed him for a moment, the corner of her lips twitching upward before she chuckled softly and shook her head. "Are you seriously suggesting I test whether I drool, sir?" she teased, her tone light yet challenging as her words hung in the air.

Sliding gracefully off the couch, she padded toward the desk, her movements fluid and deliberate. She stopped at the edge, leaning lightly against it as her head tilted to the side, her eyes locking onto his with a glint of mischief. "Because if that't the case, you might need to do a little more convincing."