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You know, it’s one of those mischievous nights when Ricky would have one of his sudden sugar rushes to eat anything and everything sweet. Expect it’s completely pitch dark outside. It’s past 10 pm, and anything remotely decent would already be closed by this hour. And Gyuvin, who was caught off guard with deer-like eyes plastered across his face, would groan, but ultimately comply with Ricky’s wishes for some ice cream.
Ever since the beginning if we’re being honest. Gyuvin would groan and mutter that Ricky is always getting princess treatment. Yet, that doesn’t stop him from fetching his keys and jacket ready to follow behind Ricky (even if it was the ends of the earth, if possible, then it would happen). Ricky has Gyuvin wrapped around his little finger just like that. All it takes is Ricky to make his slow cat blinks and utterly stare up with pleading eyes at Gyuvin. Absolutely, a goner in seconds.
Kim Gyuvin is whipped. Gyuvin has accepted his complete devotion to his long-life soulmate. He loves having a best friend to share these crazy activities and experiences as young adults. To be silly and enamored by each other while they can. If not now, then when will they ever live life so viciously. Thus, this is the life of the hopelessly enamored Gyuvin falling into Ricky’s hands. Willingly, of course. He wouldn’t have it any other way if not beside his little cat.
It's moments like this, he fondly thinks that keep his heart beating excitement which have him hastily parking the minivan into the nearest available ice shop.
And that’s what happens when Gyuvin pays for both of their ice cream at this nearby shop near the dorms.
Caught in the moment. This is where you find them: During this late night, the sky is filled with nothing but the shining full moon. The fallen snow piles outside the streets, yet this doesn’t stop Ricky from eating a cup of ice cream. Of course, it was just another convincing reason to go out. He doesn’t truly understand the urge to eat a triple scoop cup with the following flavors: strawberry, berry, mango with chunks of cheesecake. Call it insanity, but the heart wants what it wants while Ricky bites into his spoonful of deliciousness.
Ice cream always tastes better when he’s shivering from the literal cold, frosty temperatures, Ricky thinks to himself. Something about craving frozen goodies in cold weather is like eating freshly served pho at the peak of summer. It’s weird, but oddly it’s something that won’t change for some time now. The tradition will carry on as it has been for years. Now, the only slight difference is the addition of Gyuvin ever since Ricky has been in Korea. They both found each other in the Yuehua training rooms. It’s silly that one relatively awkward conservation would significantly change over the years from friend to lover miles away from home.
The two youngsters plastered with the biggest contagious smiles while walking outside the ice cream shop. This is one of the many things that Ricky and Gyuvin spontaneously do together. Gyuvin pays for Ricky’s fruit bowl ice cream. His boyfriend is always a gentleman for always paying for his sugar cravings. All the more why Ricky genuinely loves his goofy and soft boyfriend with every inch of his heart. Even if it’s the weirdest adventures from skinny-dipping to star gazing. It’s nice having someone where they’re each other’s ride or die.
Ricky turns around while eating one scoop of strawberry ice cream in his mouth. Looking back and giggling at Gyuvin, who is trying to picket his charge into his front pants pocket. Trying is the keyword until the tall lanky boy drops the spare coins onto the street parking lot. The loud pregnant pause is evident when they both stand still for a few seconds.
He laughs out loud, unable to hold it in. Feeling the crisp winter air engulfing his entire body, it doesn’t stop the warmth from spreading in his body. As Ricky clutched his stomach and a bundle of giggles evaporated, Gyuvin couldn’t stop staring at his boyfriend’s face. Like it’s so hard to keep the eyes from Ricky. The pure example of pockets of joy in his daily life.
This cured Gyuvin’s little soul tonight even if it meant having $20 in his current checking account after this dessert haul. Gyuvin was the luckiest guy in the world.
Seeing Ricky’s baby hairs frame his face that isn’t styled with gel or hair spray. It’s just him. He wore that enormous blue varsity jacket that just swallows his figure. With clear skin and dusty, pink-colored cheeks like bits of cranberries, Gyuvin couldn't stop looking if he tried. And he couldn’t forget about his tiny waist that could absolutely be held in his hands. It’s crazy how little self-control Gyuvin has whenever it’s about Kim Ricky.
Alluring even captivating as a Venus fly trap.
Part of Gyuvin indulges in these precious moments when the night is young and crazy. And it’s just them living every second. Together.
His personal strawberry shortcake, Gyuvin happily thinks while looking at his beautiful boyfriend. That rich blonde hair that Gyuvin swears looks like vanilla ice cream. It’s almost instant. The little bell inside his brain is ringing from the realization.
“Wait I just realized-”
“That you’re stupid? Hate to break it to you, but sadly we can’t fix that,” Ricky pats Gyuvin’s shoulder with a not-so-serious-yet-serious face. Gyuvin should be offended, but if he plays this out correctly then he’ll be the one in for a treat. Who did Ricky take him for if there isn’t consensual bickering.
“Excuse me that was rude,” Gyuvin pouts with his lower lip sticking out like candy. He felt dramatically wounded, say the least, and showing some cuteness should do the trick.
“Ah, is our Qubing hurt? Do I need to kiss your boo-boo away,” Ricky dramatically kisses his spoon to tease the younger. Then, Ricky proceeds to bite one big scoop of ice cream.
Gyuvin seriously can’t believe Ricky is still teasing. So, what if he actually wanted a pity kiss for faking being hurt… He is a weak man when it comes to Ricky offering kisses. You could find Gyuvin begging on his knees for extra kisses if it meant Ricky was the giver. “Fine! Once I reach you, you won’t be so smug!”
Gyuvin starts chasing Ricky who starts running around in the Baskin Robbins parking lot. Ricky starts to lose his breath and swiftly pauses to eat his ice cream. You know before it melts into ice cream soup.
“Ricky, I swear when I catch you,” Gyuvin exclaims while taking another angry bite of ice cream.
“Aw, is my Qubing admitting defeat so soon,” Ricky taunts while watching his very out-of-breathe boyfriend regain his composure.
“I can play at your game too! You’re the real-life fresh strawberry!” Gyuvin wails while holding his spoon tightly in one hand, “You know, I love cream, especially with strawberries and chocolate. And your face is so pink like a freshly organic strawberry at the farmer's market! I could just eat you up.”
“Wow,” Ricky says as his face slowly heats up.
He stands there unsure of how to react after being compared to a strawberry. Which isn’t the worst thing. Who knew, Gyuvin could be so romantic at such odd times. Although, he’s a serious goofball at times. That’s when he notices the sudden footsteps coming in his direction. The glint in Gyuvin’s eyes just says that he’s up to no good.
Ricky exclaims slowly backing away from Gyuvin’s advancing steps., “Wait stop don’t lock me up in praise jail-” Until they reach the hood of the car, cornered into a dead end with Gyuvin’s arm locking him in place.
Gyuvin smiles looking at Ricky pause from destroying his ice cream. He thinks it’s crazy how life can turn out back when they were training to debut. Those long grueling days when the dream of becoming an idol was something so big and far that it almost seemed out of reach.
That’s where he met Ricky. Yes, Gyuvin approached Ricky intending to become friends. Yet, he couldn’t help but tease the older. To be fair, maybe that was the first sign of his slight crush early on.
“You didn’t let me finish lastly your warm boba eyes are exactly what got to me. Your personal lover boy,” Gyuvin leans forward and inches closer to the older’s face with the cheesiest smile. Gyuvin couldn’t hide his smug attitude even if tried. Someone about messing with Ricky. Is it to see the creeping blush or the glaring boba eyes reflecting on him? Either way, Ricky looks hot when he’s mad. It’s a win-win situation, so nobody is a loser.
Ricky playfully stares back at Gyuvin, not avoiding eye contact that is.
“If you’re so love-struck, then forget your ice cream and kiss me” Ricky smirks and the warmth spreads all around his body. He suddenly drops the leftover cup of ice cream and wraps his arms around Gyuvin’s neck. He feels the cold hood while Gyuvin stands closely between his legs.
“You know, I’ve always loved you,” Gyuvin’s eyes shine with amusement. His hand inches around Ricky’s small waist which seriously messes with Gyuvin’s head.
The crimes he would commit just hold his boyfriend like this. No care in the world. It’s just them and forgotten ice cream that will be part of their many memories together.
Ricky smiles widely and pulls Gyuvin closer. You would think Gyuvin is a walking hazard that has broken several items in the dorms. It didn’t matter if this guy in front of him kept putting smiles on his face every day since they met.
“I’ve always wanted you since the beginning,” Ricky whispers into Gyuvin’s ear. Feeling ticklish, Gyuvin giggles after hearing the other’s confession.
“What if I said I love you more,”
“Do you really,” Ricky teases with a glint in his eyes.
“Do I have to show you. You are my love. I would regret not meeting you,” Gyuvin presses more into Ricky’s body. The faint massages into his skin. The light traces of sweet nothings being said by his ear. Ricky loses his sense of control and willingly accepts his fate to be a smushed marshmallow. His eyes dilate and the black orbs grow in size hungrily staring at his lover. Ricky cranes his neck openly and quietly says, “Show me.”
Gyuvin presses his lips onto Ricky’s. Tasting the faint strawberry flavor on his tongue. Gyuvin hears Ricky’s soft moan and feverishly kisses from his lips to his neck. His fingers hold his neck in place and feel the tips of his hair. It’s grown longer than ever before, Gyuvin would die thinking about Ricky with lavish long hair long enough to pull.
“You’re mine. All mine”
In a daze, Ricky says “I was always yours, silly.”
“I can’t live without my Ricky,”
“That’s so funny neither can I,” Ricky sarcastically agrees. Yet, he felt the burst of butterflies' scatter whenever gets flustered. Ricky had decided ever since they’d known each other. That Gyuvin was someone so special. Ever since they met each other, Ricky knew Gyuvin was essentially the biggest bundle of warmth in his life. So carefree and loving.
If he really had to think about it, he was the moon and Gyuvin was the sun. Two different concepts that it wouldn’t expect to see to work out. Yet, once the moon and sun meet— something incredible and beautiful just blossoms. So well. Ricky smiles and pulls Gyuvin into a hug.
Gyuvin embraces Ricky practically locking the older into a bear hug. Ricky helplessly accepts his fate and returns the bear hug harder by leaving no space for their bodies like glue.
Gyuvin couldn’t help but stare at him. Was it possible to care for and love someone so wholeheartedly. The slow rise of butterflies erupting and the soft touches that would leave his skin burning. He knows this love between them is something he wants to cherish and hold close to his heart for the upcoming years.
One day, Gyuvin would a proper proposal to Ricky when they’re older and wiser after their idol days die down. When they’re alone together and basking in their youthful days about how time flies by without thinking.
One day, Gyuvin fondly indulges in the thought of them being a cute elderly couple that goes on morning walks near the broad walk. He falls into a whirlwind circle of thoughts about future life events he’d experience with his lover boy.
Gyuvin sees Ricky in front of him right this second. And sees his entire life planned out with his precious cat in every corner. To have found love and friendship in one person to travel across the world when the crowd dies down. When it’s the just of them simply living together in the near future.
If so, then I have to seriously have to start saving up for our Jeju vacation.
Sure, love can be fleeting. Love can consume someone whole entirely. Being that person who gives love out, Gyuvin didn’t expect to be on the receiving end. He can thank the universe for that one, he proudly thinks. But Gyuvin’s love is so intense and pure that loudly disrupts any single normal thought. It's like almost everything can connect itself back to Ricky. Head empty, but consumed by Ricky.
It's kinda loser-like behavior, yet he bagged a bad bitch, Gyuvin giggles at the thought.
“I swear we should get your head checked out for someone who spaces out this much,” Ricky snickers with a teasing glint.
“Do you really want to hear my thoughts that keep me occupied?” Gyuvin states with a cheesy smile.
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Everyone sees Ricky as this giant flirty person, but that couldn’t be far from the truth. Ricky is someone who would koala hug Gyuvin late at night. A very silly baby cat, but in human form. The outlookers fail to see the soft mere actions that simply captivate his every living fiber in his head. Don’t get him wrong, Ricky is very sun coded, but not in the traditional smiley and sunshine type of vibes. Yet, it’s the sense that Ricky is a ball of fury and passion with a burning free expression to define their individuality. That’s the true beauty of seeing his beloved catching fire and making a storm in this world.
Whereas Gyuvin is stereotypically believed to be the reincarnation of a golden retriever. Solely from his MBTI results, which he heavily agrees with the following results as scientific results, the ENFP personality would categorize him as friendly and energetic. All the redeeming qualities of the beaming sun, which by the way is Ricky (if it hasn’t been doily established), Gyuvin sees more defining characteristics being compared to the moon.
Someone resilient, diligent, and a shining light to others. Always putting out unhinged jokes to put a smile on others’ faces without letting anyone see their pain hidden within. That’s something Gyuvin would reply if asked who’s what between him and Ricky.
The differences between the sun and moon are solely visible by day and night. Yet, it’s truly something to admire with awe when the two together collide in paths.
Always looking for each other for comfort. That’s the biggest level of soothing that nobody can simply take away.
Kim Ricky.
Shim Gyuvin.
Together in many ways apart, but never mind the distance when they’ll always be looking out for the other in the sea of people. Making their way back to each other despite their differences. Together forever.
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bonus scene:
hao: *runs into the kitchen* wait where are gyuvin and ricky at this hour
hanbin: *stops eating his instant noodles* they aren't sleeping....
hao: they aren’t at their respective beds when it’s just pillows and blankets
hao: *grumbles and opens the life 360 app* when i get my greedy hands on them
hanbin: *whispers to himself* what… did i fall for the oldest trick in the book…
[message notification from jebewon groupchat] *attached gyubrik selfie with their ice cream*
gyuvin: midnight snack!! don't worry too much about us!
hanbin and hao: .....
hao: they’re so dead