┋apt 110

@ᵇ han jisung. rubs his hand up and down you back gently
We can definitely work on it together.
It might be easier that way too
Knowing that someone else is going through it too
Not that it’s good but to know you’re not alone.
he smiles and nods
You’re right. It’ll definitely get better

@ᵃ choi san. Mm it can feel alone.
I'm working on it though. Maybe we can work on it together.
*Nuzzles against you more*
It'll get better. I know it will.
And you know that too.

@ᵇ zhang yixing. quietly slipping into the flat is a given at this point, the code to the shared apartment memorized and tucked away in the part of his brain that js reserved for his beloved; still, it never fails to fill his chest with a particular kind of excitement - one that causes his tail, visible for the first time in a few days, to sway softly behind him, the ruddy ears on top of his his head twitching along. unable to hide his grin, he slips past the communal space, digging into one of the two bags he brought with him - the one that did not hold the gift he prepared for his partner - just to take out a tupper of slightly wonky looking cookies with a little "for the cuties of apt 110! ♡ - wonho" note stuck to the lid of it and placing the box on the kitchen counter before moving further towards the familiar room door.
yixing? starlight, m'here-
he calls out gently, not too loudly, still knocking on the room door despite his annoucement. his tail already wags faster as he smooths over his frankly garish christmas sweater, thumping against his thigh in excitement as he cracks the door open and peeks inside the room, scanning it immediately for the older man.

@ᵇ han jisung. Of course.
Thanks too, just being here is enough distraction for me that I needed
He hums contentedly with a small nod of agreement.
I always had small ideations of love, but they’re all gone now.
I know I say focus on friendship but.. even that sometimes can feel so alone and self isolating when they’re off in relationships being happy too

@ᵃ choi san. Thanks...I appreciate that.
You can always look for me and call for me, too
*Rubs your back up and down slowly a few times before gripping your shirt gently*
It's been very disappointing lately.
My heart feels so bitter...I hate it.

@ᵇ han jisung. he nods lightly a soft almost bitter chuckle escaping him, though it’s more at the turn of things
It’s okay, I’ll be there with you.
I don’t have a favorite person to talk to either, but I do enjoy talking to you
So anytime you’re out and about just look or call for me and I’ll be your friend.
he nods in understanding a bit
Yeah, it is quite disappointing isn’t it?

@ᵃ choi san. *feels myself relax a little more when you keep rubbing your fingers through my hair*
It seems like love just isn't meant to be, for me.
*Stays quiet as I listen to you*
It's hard to socialize. Everyone seems to have a person they enjoy being around most, talking to.
It's hard to squeeze in...
I'll try not to pull away though. I think I just need some time to recover.
I don't think...I'm ready for even the idea of love again. It's just... disappointing.

@ᵇ han jisung. continuing to thread his fingers through your hair, hand rubbing against your back gently as he squeezes you to him, trying to comfort you further.
Somethings.... aren't meant to be.
Unfortunately...
He sighs and buries his nose into your hair just a bit allowing a small moment of silence between the two of you before speaking up
You shouldn't pull away though, trust me...
I've been there, and it's harder to get back out there once you've done so.
Every time I'm socializing for five minutes now I get drained and have to leave.
Your friends who are there still care about you, and i'm sure the right love will come along and sweep you off your feet before you know it

@ᵃ choi san. I just...I think the lack of love is starting to get to me.
I can't seem to keep a lover longer than a week or so.
And I think it's making me pull away from being social so now I'm just...empty.
*Admits quietly into your chest*

@ᵇ han jisung. mm. noted.
he allows you to get comfortable, before petting his hand through your hair gently, letting out a quiet hum.
how come you've been so alone lately?

@ᵃ choi san. It would never be imposing.
Consider this future invites as well.
*Curls myself up against your chest, hugging your waist. Closes my eyes as I relax and take in your scent*
I always accept cuddles. If I don't, you know something is seriously wrong with me.

@ᵇ han jisung. he snorts lightly before adjusting to lay down next to you on the bed
tugging you into his arms
c'mere
i was just waiting for the small invite,
didn't want to impose, you know.

@ᵃ choi san. *nudges you gently with my foot*
Get over here and cuddle me, please.
*grumbles a little, not happy that you're still too far from reach*

@ᵇ han jisung. he sighs and looks at jisung a small frown forming on his face.
That's understandable.
he cautiously sits on the foot of the bed, facing the other
Well I'll be here to offer you company.
I'm in need of friends myself.
I'll listen too if you need to get anything out

@ᵃ choi san. It's fine.
*Dismisses, not wanting to linger on it any longer. Glances back at you for a moment*
No, everything isn't okay.
*Admits, gesturing for you to follow me to my room*
I'm lonely. I don't do well when I'm alone.
*Plops down on my bed, laying on my side*

@ᵇ han jisung. gives a soft apathetic smile and a wave before following you inside shutting the door behind you
Sorry about that, my rut ended up making it harder to get out, and I know i could have messaged you
but I wasn't thinking about it
he takes his shoes off in the entry way before looking around the betas apartment
you don't look too well yourself...
everything okay?

@ᵃ choi san. *nose scrunches when I hear the sound of knocking on the door, feeling particularly bitter over the idea of people coming over since you didn't show yesterday*
Coming...
*Mumbles to myself, shuffling out of my room in sweatpants and an oversized shirt, fuzzy socks on my feet. Opens the door, looking you over with a blank expression*
A day late. Come in.
*Turns away and heads back inside, leaving the door open for you to follow me in "

@ᵇ han jisung. Almost a whole day had passed since he messaged, and was only reminded when he opened up his messages to respond to someone else, seeing that he was supposed to come over, he silently cursed himself, and quickly got ready, without thinking of sending any follow up messages, and just making his way over to the betas apartment, and knocking on the door hoping that han would be the one to answer

@ᵃ son hyunwoo. () ps once Yutaro's heat is done we should have a shorter thread XD because stares at points

Yutaro was met with the sturdy warmth of his familiar friend, recalling just how good the bear hybrid was at hugs and giving affection. Then there was a waft of his scent that made Yutaro want to be glued to him, like a moth to the light. The hug went longer than expected but it seemed neither of the parties were complaining.

Yutaro closes and locks the front door as Hyunwoo settled down, stripping away his extra clothing that protect him from the cold, cruel wind. He takes the alpha's hand and guides him to his bedroom, there wasn't much but boxes piled up, at least his bed was made and he had a nest of his plushies.

"Right here~ and no i haven't met them yet, hopefully no one minds that I took this one..." Yutaro pouts a little bit, not wanting to make any one unhappy.

@ᵇ goto yutaro. Hyunwoo was surprised by Gotaro's impulsive hug, but it didn't take him long to wrap his long arm's around his diminutive friend, giving him a squeeze of his own, holding him a little longer than was really necessary before he reluctantly allowed his host to escape.

"Taro bean - - "

Mumbling his friend's nickname, his voice low, Hyunwoo stepped inside the apartment, removing his shoes, placing them neatly side by side near the front door. Looking around, he realized Gotaro's place was as sparsely furnished as his own, but he still couldn't help but smile when he noticed the luna moth hybrid's scent that even suppressants couldn't hide from the alpha.

"Have you picked out your room?" Hyunwoo asked, trying to make casual conversation. "And what about your roommates? Have you met them yet?"

@ᵃ son hyunwoo. While Yutaro was awaiting the arrival of his quest, he was submerge into his variety of plushies, and held his phone out. Of course his phone's light setting was at a low level, and even though he had sunglasses, it was done to protect him from getting migraines from the light.

He played a comfort game on his phone, wiggling his toes as time passed. Once he heard a knock, he perked up and left his phone behind on his bed to open the door for Hyunwoo.

"Hyunnie~"

He chimes out and leaps over to give Hyunwoo a big hug, squishing him before letting go.

"Come inside."

@ᵇ goto yutaro. Hyunwoo was thrilled at the prospect of visiting Gotaro's apartment, and he had to take a couple of deep breaths to calm himself before he set out in search of his friend's new home. Since he lived in apartment 101, it was simply a matter of following the room numbers, so Hyunwoo found himself standing in front of Gotaro's door in a matter of minutes. He paused before he knocked, reaching up to straighten his hair, then running his hands down his shirt, smoothing it over his chest. Biting his lip, the bear hybrid knocked on the door firmly, rocking on his heels while he waited for his friend to appear.