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@Ω┊lee taeyong That's okay, you have clumsy feet, and I have clumsy hands; I think we would make a somewhat chaotic yet perfect duo~ I think it's only natural; some of us go through life of hooking and experimenting with others, and some people aren't ready for that settling or opening up aspect. I am sure when the moment is right you will know. Don't feel like you have to tune your beat to fit according to everyone else, you know yourself the best and what you want.

/The older man spewed on, though he carried a youthful free like spirit, something he always showed during interviews, deep down when the match needed to whipped into flames, his intelligent emotional side would rush out of him. Taking note of his rambling, his stubby fingers caresses the back of his neck, massaging the area as if soreness had taken an infliction on him. A split second of laughter tried to escape when he noticed how he was mirroriing your gesture, something so small made him think it was rather funny and worth noting./

/Seeing you hit yourself, the laughter was forced out of him as if you choked it out of his throat were it laid doormat./

Hey hey, don't hit yourself silly~ A proper taste....like it off your lips....

/He leaves a pause, a clear trick up his sleeve with his eyes curling like a fox with its prey/

Or you meant the drink, that makes more sense. /He taps his fingers on the table, restless fidgeting always a habit if he sat for too long/
Sometimes we know what we want, or so we think but then life will come around surprising you with someone you wouldn't dare think of being with but god you be damned if you didn't. And yes, a special bond with someone. The world seems so small but big at the time, to find someone that you can bond with. The ocean of fishes, the luck of that seems....difficult but not impossible.

/His head droops down to his drink, his fringe lifting off his forehead as he hides his embarrasment that only strives with the coompliment./

aish....sometimes I can be cute...I guess....

/Still keeping his head low, he steals a few sips, an exuse to give him time to collect himself./

So....this boyfriend thing, we should set some rules. How long did we want this to last? I mean I am sure you don't want it to go forever. Plus if you meet someone you like and want to pursue, I defintely don't want to get in the way of that. Do we still go on dates or only hang out when you need me for something or to convince your mother? And then the , I'll only sleep with you if you wish, and well after I do something in return for you.
Is there anything you wish to discuss and bring to the table? Wants and don'ts?

@α┊lee dongwook Eunwoo let out the faintest of sighs as he stepped out of the cafe. His gaze wandering around the busy side walks as his hands held onto the hot latte in his hands. It was perfect for a chilly day like this but now that he had his beverage to warm up he was unsure of what he wanted to do with the rest of his day. He was only snapped out of his daze when someone else was asking him to move out of the way of the cafe door. "I'm sorry." He apologized quickly before starting down the concrete pathway. Once again the bunnybwas slipping into another daze of what exactly he should do with his day. Every idea seeming boring to him. He was so lost in thought that he was barley paying attention to his surroundings when he suddenly collided with something or someone. Unable to process it in time as the latte went flying out of his hands coating both him and the person he ran into in the hot steaming liquid. "Damn it-" he gasped taking a step back to look at the mess before realizing he had ran into someone. "Oh, im sorry sorry!" Eunwoo's eyes going wide as he quickly tried to pull some napkins out of his pockets.

@β┊lee taemin /lifts my gaze from my feet when you hold me so close and smiles at you a hint of shyness because i can be so clumsy it's embarrassing, chuckles with you and nods, thanks, hyung! sorry—sometimes it feels like if i’m not dancing, my feet forget how to do their job

/worries at my bottom lip as I gauge your reaction; it makes my insides flip a little; interestingly, things ended up this way for me; perhaps part of me is just waiting for the right moment. I’m not sure anymore; relationships have been on the back burner for so long now that, for a while, i’d forgotten about them; it wasn’t until they began to nag me more consistently that i realized that i’ve gone so long without it, i had some flings in the past, but they were just physical, that was easier to deal with rather than get lost in emotions, your words bring me some reassurance, and i give you a small smile

I’ve hooked up with people…had a couple of friends with benefits, but I never thought of making any of those more than that…i guess i just didn’t feel the need to at the time

/says and rubs the back of my neck while my mind gets lost in my thoughts for a bit, so much so that i forget about the cream on the corner of my mouth; when your finger swipes at my mouth, i look up at you with wide round eyes, before i lightly smack my forehead and laugh a little bashful, then i see the way your tongue flicks over your finger, and i feel that same corner of my mouth burn with the urge—i push it to the side for now

I would’ve cleaned it for you, hyung, but thank you for the help~
Or better yet…give you a proper taste

/my lips hold a playful grin, and i set my drink down before i lean back in my seat and listen to you as you describe your ideal partner. I nod quietly as i resonate with your words; the partner you describe would be perfect. Understanding lingers in my expression, and it makes me take a step back to reflect more on what i’d like with a partner, lips pursed in a thoughtful pout

Hyung knows precisely what you want…i admire that really
Honestly, when i think about it more, i feel like that is what i would wish to too
The relationship where we take care of each other…can goof around like best friends, but it would be a more profound bond…

/hums softly and smiles a little as i think about it before blinking a few times as i gently pull myself away from those thoughts and look to you when you cough and chuckle as you become just a tad bit shy for the first time tonight, the sight is incredibly endearing, coos softly and reaches over to poke at your side gently

Awww, hyung, you’re so cute~

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ Dominic takes the silence as discomfort. Perhaps he needs to tone it down as he doesn't want to end up irritating the other. "Mhm sounds like American movies. For a title that sounds like it's gonna be a nice, chill romance movie for teens; that's just extreme. Did you finish it though? I don't know. I'm not that picky actually. If it manage to hold my interest then I'll sit through it. If not, I'll just leave it." His mind feels light, although only temporarily, "what about you? Any plans?"

@dominic sherwood Christian doesn't appear uncomfortable, simply.. reserved, and maybe reflecting hints of shyness, and a desire to be polite. It didn't matter if attraction was a part of it or not, he had manners, and respect. That didn't change how he behaved, at least on a polite basis with manners. "Ah no.." he remarks after a short pause, continuing down the sidewalk and back toward the community. "More like if assassin's would have been in a kdrama, that it might be too extreme. Boys Over Flowers was a really awful kdrama about boys love, as it's marketed. Had gang , intense bullying in a school or college environment, toxic relationships and literally beat the protagonist to a point it made him handicapped, or the ual assault did. Was the most rated movie I have ever seen. I've never watched kdramas after that. I'm not a big drama guy, the drama in movies that's supposed to build suspense and move the plot? Stresses me out for some reason. Stupid, I know. Action movies have plenty of violence, but they all follow one prerogative, stop the source of the problem. I'm that way too."

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@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "Why, you don't like it?" With hands stuffed inside the pockets of his hoodie, Dominic glance at the other, trying to see if there are any visible signs that indicates discomfort, "don't worry about it. I'll make sure to let you know if I'm ever uncomfortable or upset by your words," he's not the type who gets upset or offended easily so it's not a big deal, "Eraser was released in twenty twenty two... why? You don't like assassins type of movie? Too violent?" The title of the series makes him frown, "boys over flowers- sounds like something teenagers would like."

@dominic sherwood "You better stop being so sweet on me." Christian remarked softly, not giving any implication he wanted it to truly stop. If Dominic knew better, then he wouldn't do anything to stop any natural progression, if he could dare hope so early. "And you're sure? Just let me know if i say anything wrong. As for the trailer." He remarks while the two head out of the cafe. "Something must have, for you to have mentioned it, no? and what released in twenty-twenty-two? Family Matters or Eraser?? I would hope Family Matters doesn't have any assassin's.. then again I saw boys over flowers and that traumatized me for life.. please don't watch it. Was awful."

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ A cheeky grin is given, "sorry. Can't help it. You're just too cute.. mhm I've heard. I am well behaved in public, I promise," he is a foreigner and a celebrity after all and should be respectful and mindful, "no, not uncomfortable at all.." when Christian stands up, he follows suit and walks to the door, "the trailer didn't give out much that's what intrigued me. Judging from the trailer it seems like it's about a group of assassin family... well the movie was released in 2022."

!! Christian looks taken a back and surprised, but he's quick to rectify his response. "You picking on me again? You know, homouality is frown upon in Korea, so jokes or not, really bad idea."A subtle shake of the head is given and the fantasy, shelved. "And that right? No trouble if that's the kind of TV you're into. Just messing with you a little bit. Lemme know if i make you uncomfortable, yeah? And you saw the trailer? Something you think you're interested in? Lemme know what you think of it. If, you're ready to go at least?" He stands, casually, waiting to see if he was wrong in his belief. "Ah, no I haven't actually, haven't had time to see what's out lately."

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ Dominic is amused at how clueless Christian is. At this point his jaw hurts from smiling too much, "when you kiss someone and then you feel them up- would you like me to give you a demo?" He asked in a playful tone, not that he would actually give a demo, not in public at least. "Since I'm in Korea, might as well watch some korean dramas or movies... I've only seen the trailer though so can't give a review yet... since you like action, have you seen my movie Eraser: Reborn?"

@dominic sherwood “Hands..kissing..? Sorry mate you lost me.” Christian took quiet notice of the endearment of darling but said nothing about it. “You like Korean dramas?” That wasn’t the first thing that came to mind, but it was different. “I didn’t take you for a drama lover. I can’t say I’m really into that, but I feel like if someone was watching it and I was there I would. Because it’s on. I’m an action kinda guy, and maybe your occasional rom-com. What do you like about family matters?”

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ Snorting, Dominic lifts a right hand to view, chortling, "hands, darling, when you feel them up... thank you for the concern. I really appreciate it." Talking to Christian makes him realized that he misses his friends back home, planning to reach out to them soon. Dominic hums in thought, pondering what to do next. "Home. Maybe watch this kdrama series I saw on Youtube. Called Family Matters. Have you seen it?"

@dominic sherwood “Involve what? Tongue?” Christian laughs outright and adjusts glasses. “Sounds like it will be a journey then when time allows. And I don’t in any personal way. I see people isolate a lot because they are shy and I admire you a lot as a person and actor. Someone like that to me I’d really want to make sure feels apart of his community is all. But I can back off mate, no problem. Not tryna smother you I promise. Just a fan, and a friend.”

The head tilts ever so slightly to one side while the shoulders lift in a shrug. “If you really meant it as a joke.” Hand lift in a dismissive manner. “No problem. But all this aside, now that you’ve gotten your coffee what’s next on the agenda? You gonna hang out here and enjoy the atmosphere? What else is there to do around here?”

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "Well if you involve," hands raised for a moment to refer to them, "then you can definitely feel the difference. Otherwise, yeah, just like kissing a woman. Doesn't feel weird at all," he paused then continues, "You don't have to worry about me, really, I'll be fine." He assured and an apologetic smile comes into view, "just the coffee. Though I'd love to actually try the brekkie, it's just that I don't wanna trouble you, Christian. You're busy and still recovering."

@dominic sherwood Christian finds himself chuckling at the term 'smushing'. "I'll take it that's your answer then, same as a woman. Lucky you know, best of both words. Good place here, to test out the waters as far as men go. No pressure though, I imagine there's that barrier from culture to culture. A couple of us are English speaking, and have a stronger ability to connect with others from different walks of life. Let me know if you have a hard time connecting. I've been really busy lately, so, I'm not around as much as I used to be. As for brekkie? Joking, why? Were you not really big into that? I'm sorry." A hand gestures loosely to the surroundings;"I figured that might be in your realm considering where we are. Was it truly just the black coffee that piques your interest?"

@Ω┊lee taeyong When it seemed you were about to fall, perhaps even injure yourself, the older man's reflexes kicked in, throwing his other arm in front of your stomach to stop that idea from becoming a reality. Taemin holds you flush in his arms and steadies you before they continue their path to the cafe, his laugh mirroring yours.
"Ah be careful~"

Taemin is taken aback by the confession, his set of lashes fluttering as if that would help him process the information, the disbelief that someone as attractive and talented such as yourself had not a singular experience under their belt was beyond his imagination.

"Part of me is shocked to hear that, I figured you would have had at least one partner, even a short one, a test run of sorts. Of course, I am not judging or thinking poorly of you; I'm only surprised."

The older idol's warm, brown spheres fixated on your drink, admiring the tiny swirls of whipped cream that towered on top of your drink, noting that you were a sweet tooth sort of guy. He makes sure to thank you again with a slight bow, a dazzling sparkle simmering in his orbs as he securely takes his drink to the corner table. Taemin took his time before that first sip, always fearful of being too eager and burning his tongue, so waiting a minute or two for his drink to settle to a decent temperature was his routine. In the meantime, he was content with exchanging conversations and simply watching you indulge your drink, laughing behind his hand when the lower half of your face became tainted with white sweetness.

He leans over with mischief riddling his features, and with the back of his index finger, he wipes the cream off, transferring it to his skin and holding his hand out between them; it was the perfect material for a short game.

"Shall I clean this off myself, or shall you~?" His eyes linger on your visage, giving you just a minute to soak in the question, and he has already decided from the gecko that he will clean himself up, running his wet, heated muscle along his digit and tasting the cream during the clean up.

"Mm I can see why you like it, very sweet and yummy, just like you~" He snickers and comfortably settles on the back of his chair, finally drawing the rim of his cup to his plump brims, tasting the familiar and much needed spiced sweetness.

"Ah so someone to take care of you, to be nice. It's perfectly normal to want that. Oh...me???" He bats his lashes hard a few times as if he were taking a picture with his eyes, though it was just a habit when nervous or shy.

"I haven't thought about that in a while; I dated in my early years but became such a workaholic that I may have forgotten what I wanted or if I wanted that. " He pauses to think about it, to at least dream if he could fall in love what would the person be like, he drums his fingertips against his cup. "Mm, I think I like the idea of being taken care of too, I mean I have been by my hyungs for so long, I've grown accustomed to it. Of course I would return the favour. Perhaps someone I can banter and tease with, who cheers and supports my dreams and vice versa. Though it doesn't seem....easy to achieve, it would be nice to become connected with someone on an emotional or spiritual side, that they occupied so much of your thoughts that you would spend a lifetime by their side, either as a partner or a best friend, or both..."

Once he realized he had rambled off on the matter, he let out a fake cough and adverted his timid gaze to the window, distracting himself from the faint heat to his cheeks.

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ Dominic has no issue speaking about his uality. Just that no one ever inquired. He's not the type to go around telling everyone that he's interested in men. "Well we were just smushing our lips together. Wasn't a proper kiss," arms retreated into a fold, shoulder briefly lifted, "but I reckon it's just like kissing a woman. Mhm are you sure? I was just joking, you know?" He feels bad for troubling Christian with the breakfast now and it is shown by the frown on his face.

@dominic sherwood Christian is content to listen as he set his empty Styrofoam cup aside, hands politely folded in front of him and elbows on the table. The chin rested over folded hands. He’s active listening, nodding occasionally, and even managing to keep a straight face when the topic of ual orientation comes up.

Eyebrows lift in subtle surprise. “Is that right? Respectfully, Shadowhunters is not my type of television so I’ve never seen it. I just know of it. That’s interesting. If it’s not an appropriate to ask, what did you think? Kissing a man, I mean? Did you get your question answered? As for the Brekkie thing, don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of it soon. I wouldn’t make you wait a month.”

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "It's just me fully being myself," Dominic leaned back, fingers tapping on the wooden table, cheeky grin dim to a content smile. At the mentioned of the word 'gay'reminded him of Christian's question the other day, "I'm bicurious," he casually said, 'the other day, your question... I've been bicurious for a long time. Been exposing that side of me through physical interactions, even kissed Alan, my Shadowhunters' co-star on the mouth during a panel and everybody think it's just Dominic being wild - which was partly true," a chuckle emits, "me being wild and entertaining the gay thoughts. Nobody ever question my uality since I was dating a woman," he continued then shrugs after a brief paused, "a month. I don't crave for it so I can wait that long,"

@dominic sherwood Christian doesn’t confirm or deny anything, but perhaps his uality was already apparent from their brief encounter preceding his rut. His only response was a visual shrug with a small smile. “Getting bold are we? Is it the black coffee?? And how patient we talking? A week, two?” By now he’s finished his tea, contentment on his visage.

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ Dominic proceeded with the teasing finding, amusement in how embarassed Christian is and the way he just averted his eyes, "what? You did reply with a 'yes ma'am' without hesitation though," upon being attack with a smack, Dominic raised his hands for defense, "so what if it's very gay? you're gay yourself," a hand goes up to his mouth to tone himself down at the remark. cheeky grin remained however, "well I'm very patient," suddenly Dominic is whispering, been a while since he indulge in his playful antic, "I can wait,"

@dominic sherwood Christian has a guilty grin when Dominic questions the validity of the gay claim. Brown eyes glancing off to the left, from behind lenses, unable to look straight ahead and reply;”What? Pfft-“ the baby girl remark however, has him reeling with embarrassment.

Unable to resist, a free hand reaches out to smack his friend’s arm lightly;”Aish!! That’s gay, very gay.” He points with the hand loosely gripping the styrofoam cup, and voice hushed to keep the conversation between them;”Don’t say that.” A playfully grin on his face while waggling a finger. “And I can, but it might be awhile. Unfortunately our schedules clash.”

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "Well you are a big fan no? Not in a gay way? Really?" Eyes remains on Christian the whole time, gently gazing, as if in adoration, while scrutinizing up close. Very endearing indeed and the wink just makes Dominic want to reach out and squish those cheeks, "Whatever you said then, babygirl," a laughter is stifled as Dominic referred to one of the thirst tweet's remark. Lips pressed hard before hidden behind a palm. Only a hum got out due to him still struggling to not burst out laughing, before he could properly speak, "yes, yes," shoulders shaken slightly accompanied by a cheeky grin, "I have a better idea, instead of going there, why don't you make me that extravagant breakfast instead?"

@dominic sherwood “What?? Me? You’re so full of it mate-“ a shy chuckle airs, choosing to focus on his drink as a means to keep some level of composure. There was a level of disbelief but he’s too infatuated to really care. It’s the attempt that mattered. Settling, he once more returns to gazing at mismatched eyes.

“Well, knowing that they are real and even more unique than the contacts you wore- could say I am intrigued by more than a little. Not in a gay way though, just so you know.” He offers a brief hand wave in dismissal. “Truly. The dorkiest is me. You’ll just have to wait and see.” Two can play at teasing, and a small wink is given. “So this is what you’ve been up too then since you’re not socializing? Cafe hopping? You should really come to Australia, we are known for our extravagant breakfast.”

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "Speaking of looking old," Dominic started as he chuckle, "you look like you're in your mid twenties. I was genuinely surprised when I found out we're the same age," eyes meeting the other's intrigued gaze. There's a tinge of fascination there. "you've already fallen for my eyes, aren't you?" Playfulness is in his nature so he can't help but to tease, "ah so we wanna compare dorkness level now?" The grin mirrored follows by a soft laughter.

@dominic sherwood Christian chuckles at the question. “We’ll say you’re not looking in your seventies..yet. That’s kind of what I envision. My grandparents would only drink black coffee. But it doesn’t matter I’m just giving you trouble man. You like what you like. And is that right?? So wait you’re blue and brown in one eye!? I thought it was full blue in one and brown in the other one.” He leans forward a little with natural intrigue. “Wow..that’s so..”

Christian was gazing between each eye with wonderment and fascination. There’s an attempt to not seem infatuated, but it may or may not have worked depending on Dominic’s perception of the given reaction. “Do you have sensitivities because of the abnormal coloration?” Attention returns to his drink, a hand reaching to grasp it as eyes peer up at the joke. A grin lifts to his relaxed visage. “You’re a dork, but not as big as me.”

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "Do I look like an old man, though?" Forehead frowned in curiosity. Not that anyone has ever said he looks like one, at least not to his face. Hearing how it actually made Christian awkward and uneasy, Dominic doesn't make any further comment, "contacts?" A hand goes over to rub a left eye where the iris is half blue and half brown, "this? I have sectoral heterochromia. Ran out of ink I assumed while I was developing in my mom's womb," he joked in a serious tone yet a playful smile spread across his face.

@dominic sherwood Christian chooses not to comment further on Dominic's implications of a long term hurt. He knew what that felt like, an ache that wouldn't go away. Four years was a long time. The only reference that lasted anywhere near the length of time or beyond was isolation, after all these years; it continued to inflict some level of repeated suffering. "Ah, so only an old man? Thank goodness."

Returning to the embarrassing commentary, hands eventually fall away from the face with a sheepish grin;"Yep.. I'm on there. Kind of hard not to be. Amusing to the fans at least, made me awkwardly uneasy. but, that aside, I've been dying to ask.." A lax hand gestures to Dominic's face. "Why are you wearing your contacts from shadow hunters?"

@❀ α┊christian yu ᴰᴾᴿᴵᴬᴺ "It's been four years and I'm still like this," hand gesturing to himself to point out the invisible pain masked by cheerful facade, tone laced with subtle frustration, "slowly getting there," before he decides to make more friends, Dominic wanted the weight on his chest and mind to completely disappear, to fully heal.

"Well I am still sane despite what happened," he joked along, chin resting on a propped hand, showing how laxed he is now, "so that makes me just an old man, thankfully," he chuckled along, watching Christian trying to hide the obvious embarrassment makes him chuckle some more, amused, "I've seen a few celebrities reading thirst tweets. Who would have thought you'd be on there too?" he tries not to tease the other too much since they are out in public. Dominic can be quite a teaser, "no but I'm actually curious what people have in store for me but what I do know is I might find every tweets humorous,"