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수녕이 (soo-nyoungie)
online
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yo
what the fuck
?
r u kidding me rn
u got it dyed black
AGAIN??
AFTER ALL I WENT THROUGH??
okay don’t be so dramatic
what’s wrong
and what the hell have you been through, pray tell 🙄
erm for one. I FINALLY ACCEPTED THE BLOND. and now ur back to black ><
ur such a loser lee jihoon
what if this wasn’t about you, ever thought about that kwon soonyoung ㅎ
erm! actually it’s always about me because im ur best friend and u care a lot abt me hm?
says who
me duh
you’re rly a loser ㅋㅋ
okay but how is it
i got it cut a little too
WHAAAAAT
야 이지훈 (yah lee jihoon)
u sick bastard
WHAT.
just say u hate me 🤣🤣
i don’t??? i
what the hell
can you be normal, soonyoung ㅠㅠ
uh no!
bruh after everything i did for you?
WHAT DID YOU DO FOR ME???
I SUPPORTED YOUR BLOND AGENDA!
YEAH. TWO WEEKS AFTER IT HAPPENED!!
WELL…
SHIT TAKES TIME
unbelievable
you’re hopeless
yeah hopelessly in love with you 😎
oh my god.
i’m gonna kill you
oh good, kiss me before i die
did you drink?
it’s 3pm bruh
Did You Drink?
… no
really?
i swear!
ugh fr
the things u do to me
? what things
i just dyed my hair back that’s literally it 😭
uh yeah?
fml
you… ugh
hello? why’d you stop typing
idk what to say jihoon
fine okay well
you look
u look good. as always. i mean u had black before and you looked good then but yeah also now
ㅋㅋ ㅇㅋ (*laugh* ok)
i mean the blond was… oh boy it was good
too
yeah wtever i got sad when u made it blond but i think your babygirlism cancelled it out so it worked
uhm my what??
dude speak properly ㅜㅜ
and now with black again.. and it’s still long…
jihoon ah, you look. u look lovely. as always.
oh.
thank you?
it’s weird i feel sincerity leaking from your texts
i’m always sincere!
i doubt it ㅋㅋㅋ
um when are you coming home? your schedule is done right
yeah soon. grabbing some small bites before we get back. want anything?
nope i’m good.
at the studio btw ask them to drop you here if you want
okay bet!
see you in half an hour my sweetness 😍
ugh you’re so gross
see you soon <3
[•]
For some reason, Jihoon couldn’t focus the whole time he waited for the familiar beep of his studio door. Twirling a pen around his fingers, he put on a playlist of songs to just fill up the overly empty space of Universe Factory and pass the time. Occasionally singing or humming some lyrics, Jihoon moved to the couch to be more comfortable, hoping he didn’t fall asleep while waiting. Before long, the sound he was waiting for rang out its cheery tune and Jihoon’s heart smiled.
“자기야? (jagiya/baby)“
And so did his lips. He lifted his head slightly to see behind him and Soonyoung caught his eyes. “Hey, how’re you?” He walked over, keeping some drinks he bought for the mini fridge and handing over a cream puff for Jihoon to snack on.
“Could be better,” Jihoon responded, sighing deeply. Soonyoung hummed, closing the fridge and sitting down on the ground beside him, “How?”
“I dunno. I’m still nervous about going back to black. I mean, I wanted it, yeah. But,” He shrugged. “Dunno it’s something like a big change especially for stylists now to consider new fits and make-up…”
Soonyoung chuckled, leaning against the arm rest, “Don’t worry your pretty little head about it. You wanted to do it. Also, I’m pretty sure it’s healthier for you in the long run. Unfortunately, I’m too in love with this colour to want to do anything about it.” He said, smiling as he tousled a few strands of his own hair.
Jihoon giggled, “Yeah, I get it.” A moment of silence passed, “Why do you say all these nice things to me?” Soonyoung started his answer but Jihoon knew he didn’t understand the question. “No. I mean… Why do you call me all these words? Why do you call me ‘자기야‘? Why do you openly flirt like this on text?” Jihoon knew it was a loaded question but he was too curious. It’s been driving him insane for the past few months, convincing himself that these feelings was the overthinking running its course. Yet, he still tried to ask.
Soonyoung looked pensive, as if the questions had answers that he needed to skirt around. “I don’t know-“
“Oh that’s not valid, Soonie. And you know that. I know you know.” Jihoon reached a hand out to pull Soonyoung’s nails away from his teeth.
“Okay then… It’s because I love you, Jihoon,” Soonyoung softly responded, fingers tracing down to meet Jihoon’s. The younger stayed quiet, observing without speaking. “I think you’re beautiful- you always were to me- and I think you’ve always carried this grace with you that I love. I love spending days with you, I love that you love me too, even if it’s not the way I need you to.”
Need is a very powerful word, Jihoon thought. What did Soonyoung need from him? He asked. And Soonyoung smiled sadly, “I’d need you to kiss me before you kill me, of course. But I don’t expect it anytime in the futur-“ He was cut off by Jihoon’s arm extending to pull him closer by his neck, connecting their lips in a deep kiss. The younger held him there, selfishly not letting him leave.
Soonyoung let himself close his eyes, wrapping his figure around Jihoon’s, who was still laying down. His hands found their way into the other’s dark black hair, feeling the first-day softness of all that chemical conditioner and softeners. Jihoon held on to his arms, making soft noises the more delicate their kisses became.
Soonyoung felt his world turn upside down and then back again as they parted, foreheads still pressed together. Catching their breaths, their eyes locked with each other, lust and love and everything in between clouding their vision.
“How long have you been holding that back?” Soonyoung panted. Jihoon only smiled toothily, “Ever since you started calling me beautiful and pretty.” Soonyoung felt his heart surge with warmth, rubbing his nose against Jihoon with all the affection in his heart. “You’re so precious, hm, Jihoon?” He saw the way Jihoon squirmed under the compliment, realising this might be the way he acts behind the screen when Soonyoung typed them out, making him coo.
“You’re beautiful,” A kiss.
“So gorgeous,” Another kiss.
“So divine,” Another kiss.
“So ethereal,” Another ki-
“Okay enough!” Jihoon breathed heavily, lips pouring over with embarrassed giggles as he pushed Soonyoung half an arm away, “You’re insatiable.” Soonyoung laughed, making Jihoon blush. He guided them to switch positions so Jihoon was laying against Soonyoung’s chest, being hugged secure while the other talked low into his ear about anything and everything in between.
The words were no different that what would be exchanged had Jihoon not been rash, or if Soonyoung had stayed put on the floor. A new path was created in just that moment, one where the two of them could finally feel like those precious, meaningful words they had exchanged could have a proper name for it.