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@Ω┊lee taeyong Nothing wrong with it, just be yourself and forget about the concept of labels and all that jazz. Mm, is it a far walk from here? Shall we take a cab back to your place?

/Taemin excuses himself from the table, tucking his chair back into the table, taking his empty mug with him but waits for you to join by his side/

/With a content hum, his fingers intertwine with yours, guiding you to the counter to return the empty cups before the two head outside, meeting with the brisk cold once more./

@β┊lee taemin yes~ i think we’ll have lots of fun together and make some great memories!

/smiles widely and my laughter follows along with yours, its just so infectious i can’t help it, gives a small shrug

you’re right but i think sometimes i act like such a textbook bottom—and i can’t even help it but it is what is you know—how about we go to mine?

/suggests and takes a couple last sips of my drink, feeling fully wired by the late night caffiene, my eyes meet yours and nods before i start to stand up,

Right i think thats good idea

/says as I step away from the seating and move beside you, holds my hand out to you with a small smile

@Ω┊lee taeyong its a deal then, lets do those things together and see how much we like them, plus new experiences are nice.

/The older idol cracks into laughter when it seemed like he startled you with his dramatic gestures, peeking a grin that wished to grow into a ear-piercing smile./

Pfft, you can never know what someone is by the cover, but I had a hunch /He pats his tummy/ that you were a bottom, or even a switch at most. We can go wherever you wish, hotel or our places, doesn't matter.

/The emptiness of his cup, he pushes at the object with his finger, before flickering his eyes up at you./

have we gotten our fill of this cafe, shall we head out, mm should I safely bring you back home for the night?

@α┊park chanyeol given how quaint the cafe is, by its decor and size, spotting his incoming company proves a simple task. not only that, the way chanyeol practically stumbles through the door makes his presence more than obvious. the awkwardness brings a laugh out of wren. perhaps he handled the cold better than he had first imagined.
as chanyeol shuffles towards him, tall and muscular figure huffing and out of breath, he stands up from his chair to greet his company and respond.

no, not at all. i got here just a bit before you. did you... join a marathon on your way over?

he bites back a grin but fails, the playful simper curling at both corners of his mouth. the most comforting gesture he can offer is a gentle pat on the other's shoulder, avoiding meeting eyes while he still can't suppress his amusement.

@β┊lee taemin /takes in your look of confusion and a small jolt comes over my nerves before you nod—this whole situation with my mom is quick to disregulate me and i hate that, worries at my bottom lip and nods before i let myself relax again as i listen to you

You think so? I’ve always wanted to try it~
I’m glad you think so hyung…then hopefully we can do them together

/smiles a little and then my attention is held by my your lips, they’re so plump and soft looking—the desire to feel them is there kindling within me, jumps slightly when your hands hit the table, blinks large round doe eyes for a moment before i let my head fall back with a laugh, your dramatic antics are cute, shakes my head while giggling

I know shocking right—yeah its not like i’m keeping it a secret
Okay…should…should we go? We can head back to my place or…or a hotel whatever you want hyung

/asks and my voice trails off, all this talk about what we like and don’t like—well it makes me just a little curious and this cafe no longer feels like the right place to talk, bites my lower lip hiding a small smile

@wren evans it's freezing outside — to the point that even chanyeol is affected. he can usually handle the brisk air of winter well, but this year was something completely different. he's also running a tad behind, so he's running (albeit a little awkwardly) towards the small cafe he agreed to meet wren at.

when he bursts through the door clumsily, he's a bit out of breath and he brings a hand up to push his hair back, the hood of his jacket falling back in the process. he's looking around the small establishment for his company and easily spots him— thankfully because of the size of the building. making his way over, he begins sliding his jacket off, wrapping it around the chair, speaking up.

"wren. hey... i'm sorry, i hope you haven't been waiting long for me."

@Ω┊lee taeyong Next week?

/ A look of puzzlement briefly took control, but he was quick to adjust, nodding his head as if he was mentally taking notes down/

Okay that's no problem, we can meet a few times and we will be more than ready to do. That all sounds good to me, straightforward and chill dates. Oh? A pottery class would be fun. We should do both of those ideas, by the way.
It isn't cheesy at all.

/Taemin curls his fingertips over his plump lips, the fleshy softness copying the movement of his digits./

aww, but it would be fun, but I won't do that to you and a cafe you like.

/The beta lightly slammed his hands on the table; it was an act, a playful, dumbfounded act that would be given away by a mischief glint roaming in his brown spheres./

What, a bottom? Ok just kidding, I kind of sense it. Mm, I am happy to comply to all of those things~

@α┊park chanyeol thankfully, the cafe is much warmer than it is outside. wren can feel the ends of his fingers tingle as the cool air that previously clung to his skin dissipates into nothing, safe indoors at last. upon first glance, he notes how small the shop is, cluttered with hanging objects on every wall, the creaking floorboards beneath his feet a charming reminder of the building's age.
with small steps, he wanders further into the seating area, chin held high as he surveillances the few tables already occupied by guests - deeming none of them to be chanyeol.
finally, he sits in a chair at a table for two, asking the waiter that promptly approaches him to return in another five. placing an order before he's sat with company seems impolite in his mind, passing the time instead by watching cold strangers whisk past the window. wren finds himself sympathising with them for a brief moment in time as they attempt to escape the weather he shares such a strong dislike towards. it's then he focuses on his hands laying his lap again, wriggling his fingers as they've completely defrosted.

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@β┊lee taemin i think it’ll work—i feel confident with you at my side hyung
right so the dinner is next week so we should probably meet up a couple times before that to practice and get use to things together

/tilts my head slightly and looks at you with curious round eyes as you smile like a little fox, i feel something in me unfurl with allure of it, it simply tempts to get closer to you/

right, hyung can just let me know when you’re free and we can schedule some stuff? nothing crazy—we can grab a meal together or hang out at either one of our places?
anything i want to do? hmm…i guess i’ve always wanted to do silly cutesy couple things like take a pottery class together or go to an arcade and win each other prizes…and then go into a photobooth to take pictures together—ahh sorry i know its cheesy

/rubs at my pinked cheeks a little and worries at my bottom lip before i let out a small sigh, my hands drop to my lap and i then i feel another reason to squirm a bit when you look at me the way you do/

i mean—perhaps we shouldn’t because i’d hate to be kicked out. i really like this cafe

/chuckles lightly and reaches for my drink to take a few more sips, my eyes follow your wandering gaze, its quiet late to everyone else around us seem to be in their own world, looks back at you and my lips before i whisper

well—i’m a bottom if thats not obvious…and well i like it when my partner is a little rough
you know like they’re not scared to toss me around a bit, bend me over, hold me down—choke me a little
things along those lines…

@Ω┊lee taeyong It's nothing, really but I am glad it helps~
I see, so very short, I don't mind that at all but if anything changes, I'll be free for more time. But let's hope our plans will be enough to fool your mother.
Just let me know when the first meeting will be~
Oh?

/Taemin raises a curious grow, his lips pulled from each end into a sly grin, the curiosity of a cat mixed with the trickster mind of a fox. /

Of course, we should go on some practice dates, get a feel of one another, and help make the fake relationship look genuine to others. What shall our first date be? Anything in particular you've always wanted to do?

/By this point of their conversation, with a few sips of his beverage, he eventually reached the bottom, and the cup is merely just a tool to fidget with./

heh....

/A laugh by accident slipped out, he lowers his head, chin to chest and the back of his hand supported his forehead/

You don't mind spilling the beans in public, huh?... /He began, retreating his gaze back to meet with yours, a childish smug expression takes his visage hostage./
I'm also the same, I don't fancy the others....mmm And nothing else comes to mind of what I don't like....but for what I do like, we will be here for a while perhaps or maybe the workers will hear me ....And kick us out~

/He finished with a content hum, proud of his teasing speech as he glanced over his shoulder to see how quiet the cafe was and with only a few patrons peacefully in their worlds, the workers keeping themselves occupied behind the counters till a new customer came./

@β┊lee taemin /brushes a hand through my hair and takes a quiet handful of moments to listen to you and absorb what you say as best as i can, for the moment at least i feel reassured that i’m not so odd for never having a serious relationship, so long as you don’t find it worrisome i save any self-doubt for another day, i wanted to gear my focus in another direction, and what was ‘us’ or at least the us we were about to create, takes my coffee and takes a long sip of it

right, thank you hyung…sometimes just hearing someone say that helps
um…right so i’m thinking maybe…a month or two for now? just in case my mom wants to set up some more lunches or dinner together—i have a strong feeling she will after she meets you
and same—if hyung finds someone i don’t want to get in the way of that—communication is really gonna be key here…
i mean…sure we could go on a couple of dates and hang out
/
bites my lower lip thinking and the idea of going dates with you does peak my interest, even if its just to quell my own curiousity of what it would be like, smiles a little and nods
dates could be fun…we can practice how to be more—boyfriendish

/purses my lips in thought as i continue to listen to you and find myself nodding along fingers toying with hem of my sweater

i do want to sleep with you…you don’t have to do anything specific in return for me—faking my boyfriend is more than enough hyung—we can just have some fun together rightt?
hmm…when it comes wants there a few…kind of shy to say them outloud here—but don’ts are easy anythingn to do with bolidly fluids that isn’t , slick or spit—i’d prefer to stay away from if thats okay…can you please tell me yours?

/lifts my gaze from the mug to yours and feels a brush of warmth touch my skin, it felt a little odd discussing this outloud in such a public area but the cafe was rather empty due to how late it was, and yet i felt a nervous squeeze in my chest, worrying at my bottom lip as i sink into my thoughts

@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.