#2757

[my-chaos-radio]

Release: January 1, 1992

Lyrics:

You came around here today

And again you were so cold

I could see it in your eyes

When i tried to touch you

I just can't understand

What happened

I just know i love you

There may be a trouble

There may be pain

But there i am

I am longin' for you

Tell me your wishes

Tell me your dreams

I'll do everything for you

But please don't be aggressive

Don't be aggressive

Don't be a fool

Don't be aggressive

Don't be so cruel

Just love me

Don't be aggressive to me

There was a time not long ago

Our love was young

You were totally different

And i felt safe in your arms

Now tell me what made you change

What made your heart turn to stone

I could be your friend

I could be your slave

I could be everything

That you want me to

But baby don't be aggressive

Don't be aggressive

Don't be a fool

Don't be aggressive

Don't be so cruel

Just love me

Don't be aggressive to me

Songwriter:

Don't be aggressive

Don't be a fool

Better love me

Don't be aggressive

Adrian Nicholas Matthew Thaws / Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles / Grant Lee Marshall / Klaus Hirschburger / Michael Cretu / Robert Del Naja / Waliou Jacques Badarou

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Sandra

[albertxylin]

Against Fitbits

Do we need monitors for everything? Do we need diagnostic tools collecting biometric data? Do we need to track every breath, Every step, Package up our existence into bits to be analysed And sold to advertisers? Is the solution to every problem more data? Is there even a problem in the first place, Or is the problem just an opportunity to make a few more dollars? If only we learned to listen, We would find our bodies carrying on a conversation we tuned out years ago.

[tmt-sketch-a-day]

Sketch a Day 2757-Pie in the Sky- 8/22/23

[harveyphotography]

E il sol nel radiante azzurro immenso

fin de gli Abruzzi al biancheggiar lontano

folgora, e con desio d'amor più intenso

ride a' monti de l'Umbria e al verde piano.

(Giosuè Carducci)

[aimalevich]

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[todays-xkcd]

"Hi, what you do is fly over a designated zone and detach the--" "WE'RE SORRY, THE MOBILE CUSTOMER YOU ARE TRYING TO REACH IS OUT OF SERVICE"

Towed Message [Explained]

[dogstomp]

Dogstomp #2757 - July 24th

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[my-world-of-creation]

unkontrollierbare Weihnachten

“...You may notice side effects, like the compulsion to come back” Die Tränen rannten meine Wangen hinunter. Ein salziger Wasserfall strömte aus meinen Augen und ich glaube auch ich schrie. Ich konnte nicht mal mehr richtig atmen. Um ehrlich zu sein verstand ich nicht ganz, wie diese Folge meiner Lieblingsserie jedes Mal aufs Neue, selbst nach dem wortwörtlich 15ten mal anschauen, immer noch so weh tat. Ich saß zusammengekauert auf der Couch in der Wohnung, verzweifelt umarme ich das größte Stofftier, das ich hatte und ich versuchte nicht komplett den Verstand zu verlieren.

Es ist doch nur eine Serie! Die Menschen sind doch nicht einmal echt!! Warum tut es also so verdammt weh Troy beim Gehen zuzusehen?

*DingDong*

Ein leises Klingeln riss mich aus der emotionalen Hölle heraus. Naja, leise war es nicht. Mein Zusammenbruch könnte sogar ganz Silvester übertönen. Nach dem Klingeln folgte ein Klopfe. Hektisch versuchte ich mir die Tränen wegzuwischen und mich aus der Decke zu befreien, welche sich wie eine Boa um mich gewickelt hatte, und drohte mich nie wieder loszulassen. Warum müssen die anderen gerade jetzt weg sein? Normalerweise machten immer meine Mitbewohner die Tür auf, wenn es klingelte.

Wie ein absolutes Wrack, noch immer im Pyjama, obwohl es schon längst nach Mittag war, zerzausten Haaren und roten Augen öffnete ich die Tür.

“Schätzchen, ist alles okay?”

Vor mir stand eine meiner Nachbarinnen, eine alte Frau, ca. ende 80, mit einem besorgten Gesichtsausdruck. Ich konnte mich noch gut daran erinnern, wie wir uns zum ersten Mal begegnet sind. Sie versuchte gerade mit ihren Einkäufen in ihre Wohnung zu gelangen, jedoch ist ihr ihr Schlüssel aus der Hand gefallen und sie konnte sich nicht mehr richtig Bücken, ohne dass ihre Einkäufe einen Köpfler auf den Boden gemacht hätten. Damals sind wir gerade eingezogen. Also wir waren eher mitten dabei. Einer meiner Mitbewohner schleppte gerade Teile einer Couch über die Treppe hinauf und der andere packte bereits drinnen Kartons aus. Auf jeden Fall hatte ich gerade eine Hand frei und half ihr. Ich hob den Schlüssel auf und nahm ihr danach die Einkaufssackerl ab. Ich trug sie hinein und ein paar Stunden später klingelte sie an unserer Wohnungstür und brachte selbstgebackene Kekse vorbei.

“Ja, Entschuldigung für den Lerm. Es ist alles okay”, ich entschuldigte mich schnell bei ihr. Doch Adelind sah nicht überzeugt aus. “Sag schon, Kind. Was ist los? Ich sehe Tränen” Natürlich durchschaute sie mich. Nach 4 Kindern und 8 Enkeln hat mal wohl eine bestimmte Erfahrung. “Es ist wirklich nichts Schlimmes! Troy geht nur grad auf ein Bot mit Levar Bourton-”, schnell ergänzte ich “Also in der Serie, die ich gerade schaue” Ich wurde leicht rot. Ich war 18 und heulte immer noch wegen Serien. Ich neigte meinen Hals etwas zur Seite und hielt meinen Nacken, während ich lächelte, um die Situation weniger komisch zu machen.

“Die Folge ist immer schwer”

Überrascht sah ich sie an. Man trifft nicht häufig Menschen, die die Serie kennen und dann noch dazu gesehen haben. Diese Überraschung war mir anscheinend ins Gesicht geschrieben, denn Adelind führte fort: “Meine jüngste Tochter hat Community geliebt. Dadurch hab ich sie schon mehrere male gesehen” Adelind warf mir ein verständnisvolles Lächeln zu und ich schenkte ihr ein ehrliches Lächeln zurück. Allerdings wusste ich nicht so genau, was ich jetzt noch sagen sollte. Doch irgendwie sah ihr Lächeln desto länger es anhielt, immer trauriger aus. “Wollen Sie vielleicht hereinkommen? Ich kann einen Kaffee oder Tee machen und ich habe auch noch Muffins! Selbstgemachte”, ich gab mir selbst einen Ruck. Normalerweise würde ich sowas nicht tun, aber diesmal fühlte es sich richtig an.

“Ach ich will nicht stören” “Das tun Sie nicht! Ich hab sowieso nichts zu tun” “Kein Community mehr” Ich musste schmunzeln “Nein, ich hätte jetzt sowieso mit der ersten Folge wieder angefangen” “Wenn das so ist, gerne”

Nur ein paar Minuten später saßen wir beide am Küchentisch mit Kaffee und Tiramisu-Muffins und wurden von Stille umhüllt. Eine etwas entrückende Stille. Ich versuchte etwas Small-Talk zu betreiben, jedoch gelang mir das nicht wirklich gut. So verfielen wir immer wieder in diese unangenehme Stille zurück. Als ich gerade in meinen zweiten Muffin beißen wollte, viel mir Adi’s Ehering ins Auge. Ob sie einsam ist?

“Weißt du Kind, früher haben wir oft große Familienabende gemacht. Kaffee und Kuchen und jedes Mal durfte jemand andere sich eine Serie aussuchen, die wir schauen würden.” Ich sah sie an. Die Nostalgie und Trauer spiegelten sich in ihren trüben Augen und in den Falten ihres Lächelns wider. “Meine Jüngste nahm natürlich immer Community” wir beide lachten kurz. “Selbst nach Winfrieds Tod, führten wir diese Tradition fort” Eine funkelnde Träne bildete sich in einem ihrer Augen. Ich wollte irgendetwas tun, aber ich wusste nicht was. Also ließ ich sie weitererzählen. Ich glaubte, dass das genau das war, was sie gerade brauchte, einfach jemanden zum Reden der ihr zuhörte. “Als jedoch auch Phoebe verunglückt ist, da hörte diese Tradition auf. Die Freitage sind seitdem immer sehr düster” Die Träne war nun dem Auge entkommen und rollte langsam über die alte Haut dieser Frau. Sie war einsam. So viel wusste ich jetzt. Ich griff nach ihrer Hand, welche auf dem Tisch neben ihrer Teetasse lag, und drückte leicht zu. Sie lächelte mich and und wischte schnell ihre Träne weg. Ich saß einfach nur da wie ein Idiot, ohne was zu sagen. “Du hast gesagt, dass du wieder neu mit Community anfängst?” Schnell reagierte ich auf den Themenwechsel und nickte. Eine Pause entstand. “Wollen Sie vielleicht mitschauen?” Sie wirkte überrascht, jedoch auf die positive Art. “Wenn es dich nicht stört? Sehr gerne”

Und so saßen wir nur einen Augenblick später auf der Couch und sahen uns Stundenlang Community an, bis schließlich meine Mitbewohner zurückkamen und sich Adelind verabschiedete. Als sie ging, wirkte sie anders. Etwas nostalgisch, doch auch so, als ob ihre Schultern nun etwas leichter wären. “Lass uns das bald wiederholen”, bot ich an, als ich sie zur Tür begleitete. “Ich freu mich schon”, und damit ging sie.

*****

“Ich hoffe ich störe nicht”

Mit Torte und einem weiten Lächeln stand Adelind in der Tür und begrüßte mich. Mir viel auf, dass sie ein Shirt mit dem Greendale-Logo darauf unter ihrer Strickjacke anhatte. Ich lächelte. “Ganz im Gegenteil. Ich hatte gerade Lust Community weiterzuschauen” Tatsächlich hatte ich seit dem Adelind da war nicht mehr weitergeschaut. Sie lächelte erfreut. Schnell machte ich einen Kaffee. Ich kramte extra im Schrank nach zwei ganz bestimmten Tassen. Denn was für ein Fan wäre ich, wenn ich nicht mindestens zwei “Troy und Abed am Morgen” Tassen hätte.

Als ich kurz einen Blick auf mein Handy warf, viel mir der heutige Tag auf. Es war ein Freitag. Ich atmete langsam aus. Als ich aus der Küche mit den Kaffeetassen in meinen Händen zurück ins Wohnzimmer kam, hatte Adi bereits die Tortenstücke auf Tellern angerichtet. “Danke fürs Tiramisu”

Wieder schauten wir Stundenlang. Wir machten Witze, hielten zwischendurch an, um über Referenzen zu reden, oder um darüber zu reden, wie manchen Szenen durch spätere Episoden so viel mehr Gewicht bekommen. Wir lachten gemeinsam über Spontaneinwürfe des jeweils anderen und redeten über unsere Lieblingsfolgen und Lieblingscharaktere.

“Weißt du”, fing Adelind an, “meine Tochter ähnelte immer Britta sehr stark. Selbstständig, stur und mit einem starken Drang zu sozialer Gerechtigkeit, welcher die Menschen um sie herum gern mal zur Weißglut brachte. Aber sie war auch immer nett und sorgte sich mit ganzem Herzen um alle die ihr Wichtig waren.” “Sie hört sich wirklich nach einem tollen Menschen an” So traurig wie sie aussah, ihre Liebe für ihre Tochter war offensichtlich. “Das war sie. Das war sie wirklich” Ich lächelte verständnisvoll zu. “Ihr hättet euch sicher gut verstanden. Ihr zwei seit euch auch ähnlich. Vom Boden eures Herzens aus gute Menschen” Ich wusste nicht, was ich sagen soll. Ich bedankte mich einfach. Als wir die nächste Folge anfingen und wir beide anfingen beim Intro mitzusingen, sah ich zum ersten Mal zu ihr hinüber. Sie sah fröhlich aus, und dennoch konnte ich Tränen in ihren Augen sehen. Ich glaube ich verstand, was genau in ihr Vorging. Zumindest bis zu einem gewissen Punkt.

*****

Das wiederholte sich jeden Freitag. Manchmal waren sogar meine Mitbewohner dabei, jedoch waren es meist nur wir zwei. Wir fingen uns an beim Kuchenmitbringen abzuwechseln und manchmal trafen wir uns sogar am Tag zuvor, um einen gemeinsam zu backen. Dann hörten wir alte Musik und tanzten durch die Wohnung, obwohl wir beide zwei linke Füße hatten und es vermutlich so ausgesehen hat, als ob wir grad an einem Stromschlag sterben würden. Mit der Zeit wurden wir wirklich zu den besten Freunden. Sie erzählte mir über ihre Familie, den Toten aber auch den lebendigen, auch wenn sie kaum noch Kontakt zu ihnen hatte, über ihre Schulzeit und ihre Abenteuer, und ich erzählte ihr über meine. Manchmal gingen wir zusammen einkaufen oder gemeinsam in Museen. Wir sind sogar als kleine Gruppe, also sie, meine Mitbewohner und ich, Kegeln gegangen, als wir ihren 89 Geburtstag gefeiert hatten. All das passierte nur in wenigen Monaten. Und dann war es Dezember. Der 9te Dezember, um genau zu sein. An der Tagesordnung stand, Kekse backen, Geschenke verpacken und natürlich “Abed’s uncontrollable Christmas” schauen. Eine Community Weihnachtsfolge, welche nicht nur am 9ten ausgestrahlt wurde, sondern auch an dem Tag spielte. Wenig überraschend kam für all das Adelind vorbei. Diesmal hörten wir während dem Kekse backen Weihnachtslieder und wir redeten über Weihnachtsanekdoten. Es war wirklich faszinierend, was sie schon alles erlebt hatte, damit sie zu jedem Thema etwas erzählen kann. Als wir endlich mit den Keksen fertig waren, nahmen wir uns ein paar davon mit, schauten die Folge. Eine der besten. Es war ein schöner Tag, jedoch viel mir auf, dass Adi müde wirkte. Am nächsten Tag, dem 10ten Dezember, wiederholten wir das. Diesmal war es die Folge “Comparative Religion”. An dem Tag erzählte Adelind mir, dass sie zwar offiziell katholisch war, jedoch sich immer als Buddhistin gesehen hatte. Sie glaubte an Wiedergeburt und and Karma. Buddhismus brachte sie dazu auch in schweren Zeiten voranzuschauen und ihre beste Version zu sein. “Ich hoffe im nächsten Leben werde ich als Katze wiedergeboren”, sagte sie, halb scherzend.

An dem Tag lud ich sie ein, gemeinsam mit uns allen Weihnachten zu feiern. Sie freute sich und hatte versprochen eine gigantische Keksdose mitzunehmen und uns selbstgestrickte Geschenke zu schenken.

Am Tag vor dem 24ten Dezember jedoch, überraschenderweise schneite es, bemerkte ich Unruhen am Gang. Dann hörte ich Sirenen, welche vor dem Wohngebäude stehenblieben. Ich ging hinaus, um zu sehen, was los war. Da sah ich gerade wie Sanitäter in die Wohnung neben mir, in Adelindes Wohnung, hineinstürmten und kurze Zeit später mit Adi auf einer Trage rauskamen. Noch am selben Tag, wenig später, gerade, als ich ins Krankenhaus fahren wollte, um Adi zu besuchen und zu schauen, ob es ihr besser geht, sah ich 3 Gestalten vor ihrer Wohnung lungern. Ich erkannte sie. Adi hatte mir Bilder von ihnen gezeigt. Es waren ihre Kinder. Ich konnte spüren, wie mein Gesicht bleicher wurde. Vorsichtig fragte ich: “Kann ich Ihnen helfen?” “Ähm ja, Hallo. Das ist, eher war, die Wohnung unserer Mutter. Wir sind hier, um ihre Sachen abzuholen. Sie ist heute verstorben” Für einen kurzen Augenblick hielt die Welt an und ich hörte diese Worte in meinem Kopf widerhallen. Doch dann sprach jemand anderes weiter “Sie wissen nicht reinzufällig, wie man diese Tür aufbekommt, oder” Mit zittrigen Händen und nur halb in der Realität anwesend, ging ich zur Tür, drehte den Schlüssen so weit um, bis es nicht weiter geht, hebe die Tür etwas und drücke dagegen. “Sie ist etwas eigen”, flüsterte ich. “Sie wissen nicht noch reinzufällig, wo die alte Frau ihr Testament versteckt hat, oder?” Schockiert sah ich den Mann an, der da sprach. In einen Anzug gekleidet und mit zurückgegelten Haaren wollte er vermutlich professionell wie wirken, stattdessen wirkte er wie ein Großkotz. “Sind Sie nur dafür hier?” “Hauptsächlich” Ich atmete scharf aus. “Nein, da müsst ihr euch schon selbst Mühe geben” Doch gerade, als ich diesen Satz fertig gesprochen hatte, schrie eine Stimme aus der Wohnung in den Flur heraus. “Habs gefunden, glaube ich” Eine andere Stimme ergänzte “Sie scheint schon damit gerechnet zu haben” Der Mann im Anzug ging in die Wohnung und ich fast automatisch hinterher.

Auf einem Schreibtisch im Wohnzimmer lag ein Brief mit der großen Aufschrift “Testament von Adelind”. Ihre Tochter öffnete den Brief und nahm einen einzigen Zettel heraus. Sie fing an vorzulesen: “Liebe Kinder, wenn ihr das hier lesen müsst, dann bin ich Tod, zurück in den Kreis der Wiedergeburt eingetreten. Jedoch bevor ich euch sage, was jeder von euch erbt, muss ich mich entschuldigen, denn ich war nicht immer die beste Mutter. Vor allem nicht nach ihrem Tod. Ich wäre nicht überrascht, wenn ihr mich hasst und nur hier seid, um euer Geld zu bekommen. Keine Sorge, dass bekommt ihr-” “Komm zum Punkt alte Fr-” ich sah das anzugtragende Scheusal scharf an. Er verstummte. Als ich ihn so ansah, wurde es deutlich, dass er der Jüngste der drei war.

Die Tochter räusperte sich und fuhr fort: “Ich will alles gleichmäßig verteilen. Diese Wohnung gehört euch allen und ihr könnt sie euren Kindern weitergeben, wenn sie sie brauchen, oder auch euren Enkelkindern. Ich besitze nicht viel, doch das, was ich besitze, wird klar durch 3 geteilt. Sucht euch einfach aus was ihr wollt, doch streitend bitte nicht wieder. Um ehrlich zu sein, ist das nicht die erste Version meines Testaments. Bis vor ein paar Monaten hatte ich noch ein anderes. Eines das ich vor langer, langer Zeit geschrieben hatte und in dem alles noch durch 4 geteilt gewesen wäre. Doch auch diesmal bekommt eine 4te Person etwas. Vielleicht habt ihr sie schon getroffen. Meiner Nachbarin vermache ich meine Sammlung and lustigen Tassen so wie meine ganzen Community Fanartikel. Auch die, die sie mir damals geschenkt hatte. Ich wüsste niemanden sonst, der das so wertschätzen kann. Vielleicht treffen sich unsere Seelen noch einmal in einem anderen Leben, Adelind. Ps: Mein rechtlies, ausformuliertes Testament liegt schon bei meinem Anwalt.”

Stille füllte den Raum und ich konnte spüren, wie alle Blicke auf mich gerichtet waren. Ich wollte nur mehr, dass dieser Albtraum aufhörte. Ich wünschte, dass dieser Hoodie, den ich trug, ein Zeit-Hoodie wäre.

Als das Rechtliche geklärt war und ich endlich um fast Mitternacht nach Hause kam, in eine festlich dekorierte Wohnung, hatte ich immer noch nicht ganz den Tag verdaut. Doch als ich die Tür hinter mir schloss, brach ich zusammen. Ich rutschte mit dem Rücken an die Tür gelehnt auf den Boden und konnte das Schluchzten und die Tränen nicht zurückhalten. Ich weinte. Ich weinte und schrie für Stunden. Das war schlimmer, als Troy beim Gehen zuzusehen. Das war die Hölle, mentale Folter. Es fühlte sich an, als ob meine Seele zerrissen werden würde. Selbst die Versuche meiner Mitbewohner mich zu beruhigen brachten nichts. Irgendwann hörte ich jedoch auf zu weinen. Teilweise deswegen, weil ich keine Flüssigkeit in mir hatte, um zu weinen.

Anstatt ins Bett zu gehen, um mich auszuruhen setze ich mich auf die Couch und schaute das Einzige, was ich wusste, würde meine Seele zusammenhalten. Auch wenn es weh tat. Ich schaute Community. Die fünfte Staffel fing an und diesmal, zum ersten Mal, heulte ich nicht bei der 5ten Folge. So sehr ich es auch wollte. Doch gerade als Abed sich von Troy verabschiedete und die “Homing-pigeon DNA” erwähnte, hörte ich ein Kratzen an der Tür.

Als ich diese öffnete, saß da eine Katze mit einem kleinen Kätzchen dahinter. Ich stand überrascht da. Doch als ich etwas tun wollte, nahm plötzlich die Katze ihr Junges und ging damit in meine Wohnung, sprang auf die Couch und kuschelte sich mit ihrem Baby in ein Kissen. Ich schloss die Tür und näherte mich vorsichtig, doch die Katze lief nicht weg. Sie war sehr dünn und wirkte auch sehr erschöpft. Ich ging in die Küche und holte eine Schüssel mit Wasser und stellte diese der Katze hin. Sie trank. Und dann schlief sie auf der Couch ein. Ich wollte los gehen, um Katzenfutter zu kaufen, doch gerade, als ich aus der Tür gehen wollte, hörte ich das Kätzchen miauen. Es sah so hilflos aus. Es konnte noch nicht einmal die Augen öffnen. Ich blieb und schrieb stattdessen einen Mitbewohner, dass er Katzenfutter mitnehmen soll. Dann setzte ich mich auf die Couch, neben die Katzen und drehte die erste Folge von Community auf. Da kuschelten sich die beiden zu mir, auf meinen Schoss. Erneut strömten Tränen über meine Wangen, doch ich blieb ganz ruhig sitzen und flüsterte:

“Frohe Weihnachten, Adi”

~ Seph

[chryzuree]

chryzure and juliett besties is not only SO real (to ME), but also julian has a tiny one-sided competition w azure for having the best pet name for their partner. he thinks he’s going strong w “crimson” for scarlett (at least it’s more romantic than azure’s typical “chryseis” and more original than azure’s “love”), but then he hears azure softly call chrysi his stargirl and he realizes he LOST.

[eu-nicola]

two months

summary: JJ and you broke up two months ago but there are still things between you to solve

warnings: violence, I guess

word counter: 2757

author's note: english is not my first language

Two months had passed since that night. Two months since you decided to break up with JJ. And even though it had been your words that had ended what you had, it still hurt as if he had been the one to break up with you.

That night was still as fresh in your memory as if it had happened yesterday. You had asked him as calmly as you could muster, but the tone of your voice betrayed what you truly felt.

"JJ, are you in love with Kie?"

He hadn't answered you right away. JJ had always been quick with words, always had a joke or an excuse ready, but at that moment, his silence was so loud it left you breathless. When he raised his gaze to meet yours, the guilty glint in his eyes was the confirmation you didn't want to receive.

"I don't want to hurt you." Was all he said.

That was enough for you. You had nodded at him with tears gathering in your eyes, turned around and walked out of his house without saying anything else. You knew that if you stayed one more second, you would break down in front of him, and you promised yourself that wouldn't happen.

Since then, things had never been the same. Being part of the same group of friends made getting away from him almost impossible. JJ was still JJ: charming, loud, the life and soul of every moment. But for you, he was a constant reminder of what you had lost.

And now, you were sitting on the dock, your feet dangling over the water, watching the reflection of the sun dance on the waves. Getting lost in that landscape was one of the few things that helped you distract yourself from your thoughts.

"What are you doing here all alone?"

JJ's voice interrupted your peace. You looked back and saw him approaching with that carefree smile that used to melt you. Now, he only managed to remind you of how much you had tried to forget.

"Thinking," you answered without much enthusiasm.

JJ sat down next to you, so close you could almost feel the heat from his skin. “Thinking, huh? I hope it’s not about sad things.”

You didn’t answer. You knew if you did, he’d start asking questions, and you didn’t want to give him that power over you.

“Are you going to the party tonight?” he asked after a moment of silence.

“Yeah,” you answered simply. It was easier than explaining why you’d convinced yourself you needed a distraction.

“Good.” JJ smiled, and there was something about his expression that made you uncomfortable. “It’ll be fun. You know it always is.”

You nodded, though you weren't sure it was true. Ever since everything had ended between you two, fun was the last thing you felt when you were around him. 

That night, after your brief conversation with JJ at the dock, you decided you weren't going to let his presence define how you felt. Maybe it was pride or maybe the need to prove to yourself that you could move on, but when you got home you decided to look better than ever. 

You put on a dress that always made you feel confident, tight in all the right places. You left your hair down, letting it fall in soft waves, and opted for simple makeup. 

When you arrived at the party, the place was already packed. The music was loud, the house filled with laughter and the scent of alcohol and cigarettes. You greeted a few friends as you made your way to the kitchen to pour yourself a drink. Slowly, the atmosphere began to relax you. 

After a while, a boy approached you while you were dancing with a group. You didn't know him very well, but you'd seen him at other parties. He had a kind smile and a charisma that made you feel comfortable almost instantly. After a couple of songs, he offered to get you a drink, but you declined with a laugh, saying that you were fine for now. 

Soon, he extended his hand, inviting you to dance again. You hesitated for a moment, but decided to accept. You were here to have fun, weren't you? 

As you danced with him, you began to feel more free. He moved confidently, keeping just enough space so that you didn't feel uncomfortable, but close enough that you knew he was interested. You laughed at something he said, letting the worries of the day melt away for a moment. 

What you didn't know was that JJ was watching you from across the room. 

At first, he had tried to ignore you. Sipping a beer and laughing at his jokes, but he couldn't stop his eyes from searching for you in the crowd. When he finally saw you dancing with that boy, something inside him tightened.

As much as he tried to convince himself that he had no right to feel that way, the truth was that he couldn't stand to see you with anyone else. When he saw you laughing and noticed the way the boy lightly touched your waist as you danced, something inside him snapped.

JJ stood up abruptly and crossed the room before he could think about it.

"What do you think you're doing?" he snapped at the boy, pushing him lightly in the chest.

The boy, confused, raised his hands in a sign of peace. "Excuse me? We were just dancing, dude."

JJ didn't let him finish. "I'm not your friend, and she's not someone you can play with."

The tone of his voice was threatening, enough that several around started to look. You noticed the commotion a second later and turned to find JJ facing the boy.

“JJ, stop it!” you screamed, trying to intervene, but by then it was too late.

The boy, tired of the taunts, pushed JJ back, and that was all it took to spark the fight. JJ threw a punch, connecting with the other’s jaw, and within seconds, the two of them were trading blows as the crowd tried to pull them apart.

“Stop it! JJ, stop it already!” you screamed desperately, but your voice was lost in the noise. Finally, a couple of friends managed to step in and pull them apart. JJ was breathing heavily, his hair messy and his lip split, but his eyes were still fixed on the other boy with fury.

“What the hell is wrong with you?” you screamed at JJ, advancing on him. “Why do you have to ruin everything?”

JJ turned to you, still agitated. “Seriously, him? That guy? What are you doing?”

“It’s not your problem who I dance with,” you snapped, feeling the rage and frustration starting to consume you. “You have no right to intervene in my life!”

“I don’t care if I don’t have the right,” he replied, his voice lower but laden with emotion. 

You shook your head, feeling tears burning in your eyes, but you refused to let them fall in front of him. “You know what, JJ, I’m done. Sick of you. I’m leaving.”

Before he could respond, you turned around and walked out of the house, ignoring the stares from everyone else. The cool night breeze hit your face, soothing the burning in your cheeks a little as you walked home. 

But you didn’t notice JJ following you.

“Wait,” he called from behind, but you kept walking, trying to ignore him.

“Hey.”

Finally, you stopped, turning to him with your arms crossed. “What do you want now, JJ? Wasn’t ruining my night enough?”

He stopped in front of you, taking a deep breath. “I didn’t want to ruin anything. But I can’t… I can’t see you with someone else. Not when I still love you.”

His confession landed between you like a bomb. You looked at him, unsure of what to say, as he watched you with an expression that was a mix of despair and hope.

JJ’s words hung in the air, too heavy to ignore, but also too painful to accept that they still affected you.

“JJ, you can’t say things like that after everything that happened,” you said, your voice barely a whisper, as you crossed your arms over your chest as if that could protect you from what you felt.

“But it’s the truth,” he insisted, taking a step closer. “I know I have no right to say it. I know I messed everything up, but I can’t just keep quiet. I’ve been screwed these past two months, and I can’t keep this up.”

“And you think I don’t?” you snapped, your voice cracking. “You think it wasn’t hard for me? I was the one who had to end it because I couldn’t stand that you loved someone else! And now you show up, saying these things… It’s not fair, JJ.”

“I know,” he replied quickly, his tone filled with regret. “None of this is fair, but I swear… I swear I didn’t realize how I really felt until I lost you.”

You looked into his eyes, searching for something, anything, to tell you if he was being sincere or if he was just saying what he thought you wanted to hear. But all you saw was the naked truth: he was hurt, just as much as you were.

You sighed, running a hand through your hair. "Look, JJ, I can't just keep doing this here, in the middle of the street. Come home. At least let me treat those wounds before we argue any further."

"Are you sure?" he asked, hesitant.

"Yeah," you replied in a softer tone, though still laden with exhaustion. "I don't want you to end up with an infection because of me."

Without saying anything else, you began walking toward your house, knowing he would follow you. He did so, silently, with his hands in his pockets and his head down, as if he were gathering his strength for what was coming.

When you arrived, you opened the door and gestured for him to come in. JJ sat in the living room, nervous, while you went to the bathroom to get the first aid kit. When you returned, he looked at you with a mix of gratitude and something you couldn't quite place.

"Let me see," you said, pointing at his face. JJ complied, leaning forward as you sat across from him.

You took some cotton and soaked it in disinfectant. When you started to clean the cut on his lip, he hissed in pain, but didn't pull away.

“That’s what you get for getting into pointless fights,” you chided him softly, trying to maintain the emotional distance you so desperately needed.

“It wasn’t pointless,” he murmured, his eyes locked with yours. “I can’t just stand by while someone else tries to take my place.”

You shot him a serious look. “JJ, no one is taking your place. You left it empty. It wasn’t my choice for this to end like this.”

He looked down, his jaw clenched. “I know. And I’ll never stop regretting it.”

You finished cleaning the cut and began applying some ointment to his knuckles, which were red and swollen from the blows. The silence between you grew heavier and heavier, until JJ broke it.

“I miss you,” he said quietly, as if he was afraid the words would fall apart on the way they came out.

He had told you he missed you, but you didn’t answer him. What were you supposed to say? He had been the one who had broken your heart, the one who hadn't been able to reciprocate when you needed him the most. So why did his words now make you feel like all the armor you had built these past few months was suddenly crumbling?

When you finished bandaging his hand, you carefully let go, trying to keep the distance you had been struggling to build for weeks. But in that instant, JJ took advantage. Before you could move, you felt his hands around your waist. The strength of his grip wasn't rough, but he wasn't letting you escape either.

"JJ, don't do this," you whispered, trying to sound firm, but your voice came out cracked.

"Please," he said in a tone you had never heard from him before, one filled with desperation. His eyes were glassy, ​​and you noticed a tear falling down his cheek. “I need you. I can’t go on like this. I’ve tried, but nothing works. I think about you all the time. I see you in every place, in every thing I do. I need you, more than I’ve ever needed anything.”

Your breathing quickened as you tried to stay calm, but emotions were starting to take over you. “JJ, you can’t tell me this now. It’s too late. You made your choices, and I had to learn to live with them.”

You tried to pull away, but he held you tighter. Before you could say anything else, he rested his head on your stomach, enveloping you in a hug that nearly knocked the air out of you. His breathing was heavy against you, like he was fighting back the tears that were now falling freely.

“Please,” he murmured, his voice muffled against you. “Tell me there’s still a chance. Tell me you don’t hate me, because I couldn’t stand it.”

Your hands shook at your sides as you tried to process what was happening. You didn't know what to say to him, or how to react. Everything in you wanted to give in, you wanted to comfort him, but you also knew that opening that door again could mean another, more painful fall.

"JJ, I don't know what to say to you," you finally whispered, your voice shaking.

He lifted his head to look at you, his eyes filled with pain, still keeping his hands on your waist and, before you could protest, he made you sit on his legs. His grip was firm, as if he was afraid you might disappear if he let you go.

"Listen to me," he said seriously, his eyes locked on yours. "It's not too late for us. It can't be. I screwed up, I know, and I'm not going to justify it, but I'm here now. I think about you every day and every night. I'm here because I can't imagine my life without you."

You gulped, feeling tears begin to build up in your own eyes. “JJ, even if you wanted to fix this, how would that ever work? You left me thinking I was never enough for you.”

He shook his head quickly, his expression filled with guilt. “Don’t say that. You’re everything I ever wanted. I was just too stupid to realize it before.”

You shook your head, trying to pull away from him, but JJ held you tighter again. This time, his hands moved to your cheeks, forcing you to look at him.

“Please,” he murmured once more, his voice cracking. “Give me one chance. Let me prove to you that I can be better, that I can do this right. Just one. Just one.”

Before you could respond, before the words could even form in your mind, JJ closed the distance between you and kissed you. It was a desperate kiss, full of need and regret. For a moment, your thoughts shut off, and all you felt was him, his warmth, his sincerity.

But then, you pulled away slightly, breathing heavily. “JJ, this doesn’t solve anything,” you said, though your voice lacked the firmness you’d planned.

He nodded, his hands still on your cheeks. “I know,” he replied, his eyes searching yours. “But I’m not giving up. Not until you know I’m sincere, that I love you more than I thought I was capable of loving anyone.”

You fell silent, your heart fighting your mind. Part of you wanted to believe him, but the other knew that trusting him again would be the biggest leap you’d ever taken.

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700 Follower Special!

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college student!fem!reader/professor!Toji Fushiguro/professor!Kento Nanami/professor!Choso Kamo/professor!Suguru Geto Warnings: classroom sex, orgy, semi-public sex, spit roasting, double penetration, blow job, hand job, Choso and Geto lowkey start getting freaky, intense breeding, pussy eating, nipple sucking/play Word count: 2757 DESC: You decide to get extra credit the only way you know how ... being a whore

Ok maybe this is not coherent I AM SICK!! But thank you for 700!! Next up issssssssssss BDSM month!

NOTES: I've been putting this off for so long I'm already passed 700 LMAO. I don't know if this is going to be anything special but hey orgy man

How hard was it to get extra credit? Any normal student would do the simple things, you know, email their teachers professionally and ask for extra coursework. Or perhaps, buy school supplies on their professor's wish lists to boost themselves up in the classroom. For you, it was different. You were a full-time college student, although full-time was a stretch. Over time was a better word for the number of classes you took. Economics, history, math, geography, English- I could go on. But here’s the thing, as much as you tried to be a scholar student, you were falling behind. Your grades were slipping into terrible territory.  

So what else were you to do but ask for extra credit? You had seen enough porn to know how it would go. And you had also not interacted with enough humans to realize the idea was utterly insane. I mean, gathering all four of your professors [trust me it would’ve been more, but they were busy] into a desolate classroom as you stripped? It was insanity! Why the hell would these esteemed professors ever ruin their careers for some fun? Well, knowing them, you made the right choice. Your choice of winky faces and ~ made them all quirk their brows, but they weren’t stupid.  

Professor Kamo, for geography, was the first to arrive. He was a dark-dressed, tall individual. Out of all your professors, he was the absolute cutest. The way his face scrunched into a pout as he waited for answers, or how he beamed when talking about his favorite geological locations. You had to admit, you had fantasized about every teacher, but he was the one you liked the most. You imagined pulling on his hair, or even putting it up to make him such a cute little puppy. He would be a perfect sub, following you around with a subtle collar on his neck. Something to show you were his owner. Oh, you loved it.  

Then both your economics and your math teacher came in, Dr. Nanami and Mr. Fushiguro. Dr. Nanami was older, with blonde hair with salt and pepper starting to sprinkle at his roots. By far, he was the oldest and the sexist, although Mr. Fushiguro was a very close second. They were both tall and muscular from what you could tell, but your dark-haired professor had a sort of delinquent charm you found riveting. He would sit on top of his desk, talk candidly, and openly curse without caring if the students were offended. You wished he’d bend you over that same desk and whisper those stupid equations you never got in your ears.  

Finally, Professor Geto arrived. If you thought Mr. Fushiguro was a delinquent, he was nothing compared to the youngest professor. He had long hair, typically pulled back in a bun. The man insisted he only had a very limited number of tattoos, but you always saw more peak out from his sleeves or the underside of his shirt if he extended his arms. He was absolutely covered, with piercing holes in his face from jewelry you knew he had to take off every morning. His eyes too, God, they were sultry without even trying. The perfect seductive stare, every time he looked at you. It wasn’t purposeful, but you hoped it was. 

Your teachers all gathered at random desks as you were seated on top of a desk before them. Your outfit left little to the imagination, making it a bit hard for any of them to keep their eyes off you. White buttons on your blouse, pulling at your breasts and barely staying together. Your lacy black bra was peeking out, as was your thong. It was cheesy, but your only reference was shitty porn, right? Then a pencil skirt, but nothing office-appropriate. If anything, it was short and tight. It hugged the fat of your thighs perfectly, making them protrude as your legs crossed.  

Mr. Fushiguro was the first to break the silence, crossing his arms with a glare your way, “So is this the emergency?” He raised an eyebrow and motioned to your clothes [or lack thereof], “You don’t seem too … stressed out.” God that tone, the way he sized you up with his eyes. It was utterly seductive and utterly disparaging how you couldn’t run your hands over his muscles.  

“I think she might want extra credit,” Dr. Nanami concluded, taking a hold of his tie. Each day he arrived at class with a new tie, and today he chose your favorite. Just a plain black tie, but it contrasted beautifully against his pale skin tone. His fingers wrapped around the fabric and slowly he pulled it back and forth, off his neck. Oh well, he already got the memo it seemed. Your other two Professors simply watched as the two older men approached you with hunger in their eyes, stalking you like prey. You were going to be theirs tonight- all of theirs.  

Your black-haired professor was the first to take hold of you, placing his large hand on your thigh. It almost made you shiver, how he took your skin like you were nothing more than a mere object. His fingers dug into the plush fat and kneaded it slowly, just to see how you would react. You, obviously, were feeling a bit of arousal at this kind of touch. It was evident in how you bit your bottom lip, grating your teeth to the pleasure building in your lower half. It was kind of pathetic, how just a few simple touches were making your clit throb with anticipation. What didn’t help was another hand grabbing ahold of your jaw, turning your head to face him. Kento’s eyes were cold and grey, something you had grown fond of. It was hot, how he took charge and narrowed his eyes on you. Looking at you as if you were nothing more than his personal toy. Oh, and you were, you were so prepared for all of this. Pathetic.  

He leaned forward, slowly placing his loosened tie around your neck and tightening it. Just enough you could feel it, not enough to restrict your airflow. Although, you wouldn’t have minded if it made you choke- if he made you choke. The blonde pulled on the tie, making you fall forward into his grasp, where your lips finally met. You could hear a groan escape your other professor, but hell, you could’ve cared less. Fingers entangled in your hair as his mouth overtook yours in a sloppy bliss. Over and over did his tongue search your mouth and roll circles against your own. Teeth collided as you throbbed, completely soaking your underwear. You needed him, no you needed all of them.  

You pulled back from the kiss in search of Toji, locking lips with him next. He grabbed a hold of the tie and tightened it to the base of your neck, dominating your mouth in a slow kiss. It was painful, how he made you take your time instead of greedily taking him like you wanted to. Like you so badly wanted to. His large hand found a home on your hips, while more sets of hands spread apart your legs. You couldn’t tell who was pulling down your underwear as it fell to your ankles, warm fingers spreading apart your folds. Tongue against tongue and lips against lips, that’s all you could focus on as you felt lips on your neck, biting away, lips on your breasts, and a pair of hot lips against your clit. God, it was so overstimulating.  

You pulled away again to take in the scene before you, leaning back onto Professor Kamo for support as he bit at your neck. Nanami had undone your blouse … at some point and was beginning to mark your chest with his mouth, sloppily kissing the skin as if you were his last meal. Then Suguru had placed himself between your legs, face pressed against your warmth. It looked like he couldn’t breathe, but he wasn’t coming up for air. The pleasure was building; He wasn’t taking his time either. Although it was a slow build, it was intense. The kind of waves you’d only truly get from one of those rose toys. How the hell did he do that with his mouth? 

Another kiss took hold of you, this time by Choso. It was different from the rest, so sweet and soft. God, you wanted to corrupt this sweet kiss. You wanted to corrupt him most of all, make him beg to cum repeatedly until he was a panting mess. You leaned your head against his, pushing your mouth against his for more friction.  

Slowly your pussy was feeling swollen, as if it was already conceding from just this little amount of abuse. You wanted to cum, God you wanted to cum all over Professor Geto. Just coat him in your hot slick and watch as he had one of the other Professors lick him clean, before they’d get distracted and make out. That thought made you let out a noise, something you hadn’t done up until that point. They didn’t expect you to be so silent, but now it was all coming out. Your back arched to the thought of the men forgetting about you and taking each other instead, fucking until they were all a huge mess of sweat and spit. You moaned to the thought of Toji grabbing ahold of Choso’s face and tongue fucking him with all his strength, and how it would look. How it would sound too. The noises the two men would make, mixing with the sounds of the other men. And your wet pussy, how you’d touch yourself to the sight. It was making you clench at the thought.  

“Pretty girl,” Suguru cooed, pulling back from your cunt with slick trailing from his chin. One of his fingers slowly found its way inside, followed by another one, followed by a third. You gaped at the sensation, wishing you were fuller. Full of their cocks and their cum, pumping load after load into your cervix. You couldn’t speak, instead all you could do was whimper into Choso’s mouth as he grew desperate for your tongue, slowly grinding his erection into your back. It pressed against your curves and made you hungry to taste it, letting it fill your throat.  

“Fuck me,” you finally rasped, pulling away from the kiss and tapping Kento’s head a few times. Toji had been busy licking and sucking on your neck, but once he heard your words, he pushed you back against the desk. It was enough to overpower Choso’s hold on you, sending you falling back onto the hardwood.  

You weren’t sure how it happened, all of it becoming such a blur, but you found yourself straddling Dr. Nanami, with his cock ghosting your cunt, Toji, with his erection pressed against your anus, and your two other Professors standing before you, their dicks waiting to be touched by your greedy hands. You were salivating, reaching out and taking a hold of Choso’s boner before your mouth wrapped around Geto’s. He couldn’t help but grab the base of your neck, forcing you down his length. Then you felt Kento slide you down, and Toji force slicked fingers inside your hole. It was all at once, how you were being fucked and fingered, then sucking and stroking. God, it was becoming too much, how you were used and used like you were nothing more than a toy.  

Your hand stroked Kamo’s cock as your tongue lolled around Suguru’s dick. It tasted so good and felt like bliss as it kissed your throat. Each thrust of his hips sent his tip deeper and deeper until you felt yourself gag. All the while, Nanami was taking you with slow strokes. He wanted to feel you, take his time with you. Savor your plush pussy as he bottomed out. Then he wanted to fuck you, deep and hard, until you could barely take it. But the good slut you were, you’d take it. You’d take all of it like a good girl. God, it was driving him crazy.  

Toji’s fingers were circling your entrance and teasing your asshole, plunging into your hole slowly just to feel you stretch around him. It was first one digit, before the rest followed suit. You gasped around Geto’s length and pulled back, arching to the sensation of your cunt and your hole being penetrated. It was so good, touching spots you didn’t even know existed. But you were neglecting your other professor, who you saw was whimpering into your touch. Just like the pathetic sub he was, he wanted your mouth all around his member. You complied, swallowing Choso whole as your two hands began to satiate your other professors' burning desire.  

“F-fuck,” Kento stuttered, his hands planting themselves on your hips as he thrust into you. You finally tuned into the sounds around you, hearing the squelching and moaning from the men surrounding you. Toji was groaning into your ass as he finger fucked you, the blonde was losing himself in your walls, Choso was whining and gripping your hair, and Suguru was letting out breathy gasps from your hands alone. It was overstimulating. Each hole, each orifice, and each part of your body was being tended to. Who cared about the homework at this point? It had become more than that as you were used and fucked for their pleasure. You were a toy, a fuck thing. You were nothing more than someone who was being used to get all these older men off, and it was getting you closer and closer to the edge.  

You wanted to cum so bad all over Kento and Mr. Fushiguro hadn’t even gotten to fuck your tight asshole yet. You wanted to feel Choso splatter ropes of pure hot and white cum down your throat, bucking his hips and forcing you to choke as he kept going. You wanted to feel Suguru paint your face in his sperm as he thrust into your two hands, since his cock was too big for one. And especially, you wanted Professor Nanami to make you a good little mommy. You wanted him to fuck you repeatedly until you were swollen, until you were bulging with his cock and his spunk. God, the thought of your cervix being kissed by his dick was getting you off. Then you felt your asshole begin to stretch.  

Maybe that’s what sent you over the edge in an orgasm. It took over and within seconds you let out a sob. Your head pulled back from Mr. Kamo’s member as you leaned forward onto the man below you. There was intense bliss that filled your pussy and flowed into your brain, different than anything you’ve ever felt before. It was arousing, causing the yearning fire to come back moments after you had finished. Then Kento finished inside you. Your walls clenching around him was too much, sending him over the edge as the coil in his stomach broke. White and hot spurts of cum were pumped deep into your tight hole, as he fucked his orgasm right back into you.  

All the while, you hadn’t noticed the two men before you decided to get each other off instead of waiting on you. Choso pressed his lips sloppily to Suguru’s, wrapping his arms around the other as his dick rubbed against his length. It was hot to see them get each other off, holding their cocks together and bucking them up and down. His tip was swollen and leaking, brushing against Geto’s in a way you knew felt so good. You wanted to hold them together and press your fingers against their slits in a way that would drive them crazy, but feeling two men fuck into you was starting to get too much.  

Toji fucked into you like he had an agenda, and it was to get his own release. He didn’t care about your pleasure, and it was turning you on again. Kento on the other hand was trying so hard to keep his composure in favor of your pleasure. Yet, you so desperately wanted him to lose control and use you. You were their fuck toy. And you’d let them use you again, and again, and again, if it meant they could get off. You loved it. You relished in being used like a nasty whore. And they got off on that fact, too.  

[promptsforthestrugglingauthor]

Writing Prompt #2757

"I don't think you understand—I hate who I used to be. It's not a coy little embarrassment or simple regrets. I should have never been that person, and I'm doing everything I can to atone for her vices."

[honeyhae-svt]

⛄ snowman - c. seungcheol ☃

choi seungcheol x gn!reader

december with seventeen ! 1/13 tags: seungcheol x reader, seungcheol fluff, seventeen fanfiction, holiday au, snowman au, christmas love story, domestic fluff, bittersweet love, long distance relationship, happy ending, romance, reader insert, cozy vibes genre: fluff, romance, holiday au, slice of life warnings: mild emotional moments (bittersweet themes around distance), excessive cuteness and fluff (reader discretion advised), no major angst (just warm feelings and happy tears) wc: 2757 (heh) a/n: 1/13 ! twelve to go woohooo. PLAY SNOWMAN BY SIA RN !!

the snow is already falling. you reached your hand out to catch one of the snowflakes, watching it melt the moment it landed on your skin. a soft smile crept on your lips, but it didn’t quite reach your eyes. the snow melted quickly, just like the time you had left before everything changed.

your boyfriend’s warmth came suddenly, pulling you out of your thoughts as his arms wrapped around your waist from behind. he caught you mid-stumble, chuckling at your surprised squeal.

“careful, baby. don’t fall for me too hard,” seungcheol teased, his deep voice rumbling close to your ear. his tone was playful, but the weight of your reality lingered in the air. still, his laughter was contagious, and soon, the sound of your giggles filled the quiet winter evening.

you turned in his arms, pressing your cheek against his chest as the snow continued to fall around you. “snow’s already starting,” you murmured, your voice soft and wistful.

seungcheol hummed in agreement, his lips brushing against your forehead in a kiss. “i can see that,” he said, holding you just a little tighter. but his eyes searched your face, catching the sadness behind your small smile.

he wasn’t one to let the mood linger in shadows. “hey,” he started, his tone light and coaxing, “what do you say we celebrate? movies all night, wine, and cuddles. sound good?” his hands found yours, giving them a gentle squeeze.

“deal,” you replied, a grin breaking through the melancholy. together, you walked back home, his hand warm and steady in yours. yet, even as you gripped it tightly, the words you’d been holding back slipped out.

“maybe… maybe i don’t have to go,” you muttered, the uncertainty in your voice making your steps falter. it was loud enough for him to hear, and it made him pause.

seungcheol stopped walking, turning to face you fully. “and miss the opportunity to catch your dreams? that’s a big no, darling,” he replied, his voice steady, soothing. but the way his thumb brushed over the back of your hand betrayed how much he was struggling with the thought, too.

“i would choose you over and over again. please. let me stay, hm?” your voice cracked slightly, your eyes searching his for any sign that he might agree. but his expression softened in that way only seungcheol’s could – full of love, patience, and resolve.

he stepped closer, leaning his forehead against yours. “come on, baby, it’s not even christmas yet. don’t be stubborn, please?” his tone was tender, his words coaxing.

you sighed, nodding reluctantly as he smiled and pulled you along. the two of you walked the rest of the way home, hands tightly clasped together.

the next morning arrived in a blur. you woke up entangled in seungcheol’s arms, his warmth still clinging to you from the night before. the soft rise and fall of his chest against your cheek was comforting, almost enough to make you forget the weight of the coming days.

slowly, you untangled yourself, careful not to wake him. padding out to the living room, you were greeted by the remnants of your impromptu celebration: empty wine bottles, leftover chips, and a blanket draped messily over the couch. the memories of last night’s laughter and whispered conversations brought a bittersweet smile to your face.

you moved quietly, tidying up the space and starting on breakfast. the smell of coffee and the soft sizzle of eggs eventually stirred seungcheol from his sleep.

“y/n?” his groggy voice called out, moments before he appeared in the doorway, his hair sticking out in every direction. his oversized sweater hung loosely on his frame, and the sight made your heart ache in the best way.

“morning, sleepyhead,” you greeted, a small laugh escaping as he shuffled over to you, wrapping his arms around your waist once more. “you should’ve stayed in bed.”

“hard to do when you’re not there,” he murmured against your shoulder, pressing a soft kiss there. “what are you making?”

“just breakfast,” you replied. “go sit down. i’ll bring it to you.”

“no way. i’m helping,” he declared, already reaching for a plate to set the table.

the two of you moved around the kitchen with ease, stealing glances and soft smiles. it felt normal, like any other day. but the knowledge that christmas was just around the corner, and with it your impending departure, lingered like an unspoken truth between you.

still, for now, you allowed yourself to bask in the warmth of seungcheol’s presence, the sound of his laughter, and the feel of his hand brushing against yours. it wasn’t christmas yet, and you were determined to make every moment count.

later that afternoon, you and seungcheol bundled up and braved the snow-covered streets for some last-minute christmas shopping. the city was alive with holiday cheer, the streets lined with twinkling lights and wreaths hanging from lampposts. seungcheol carried most of the bags, grumbling good-naturedly about how you’d overpacked your list—again.

“seriously, baby. why do you need five different kinds of wrapping paper?” he asked, exasperated but unable to hide the fond smile tugging at his lips.

“you’ll thank me when the gifts look cute under the tree,” you shot back, sticking your tongue out at him.

eventually, the two of you made it back home, arms laden with bags and cheeks flushed from the cold. after unloading everything, you both dove into the kitchen to start preparing for christmas eve dinner. the cozy space filled with the aroma of roasted vegetables, cinnamon, and freshly baked cookies.

seungcheol kept stealing bites of cookie dough until you smacked his hand away. “don’t think i don’t see you,” you scolded, laughing as he tried (and failed) to look innocent.

“quality control,” he defended, grinning as he wrapped an arm around your waist and kissed your temple.

as the sun set and the first stars began to peek through the frosty sky, you and seungcheol stepped outside to your backyard. the snow was untouched, pristine under the soft glow of the fairy lights you’d strung up weeks ago.

“ready?” he asked, holding up a pair of mismatched gloves for you.

you nodded, and together, you began building your annual snowman. it was a tradition that had started long before the two of you were a couple, back when you were just friends. this year, though, it felt heavier, the knowledge of your impending goodbye looming over the lighthearted activity.

when the snowman was finally complete, seungcheol stepped back, brushing snow off his gloves as he admired your handiwork. “not bad. might be our best one yet,” he said, his voice tinged with pride.

you stood beside him, arms wrapped around yourself for warmth as you gazed at the snowman. “maybe it’ll last until i…” you trailed off, the words catching in your throat.

seungcheol turned to you, his expression softening. “hey,” he said gently, reaching out to tilt your chin up so you’d meet his eyes. “it’s not goodbye forever. i’ll visit. every winter, okay? we’ll build a new snowman together, just like this.”

you nodded, tears stinging your eyes as he pulled you into his arms. the snowman stood silently behind you, its button eyes watching as you held onto each other.

months passed, and the snow melted, just as you’d feared. the distance was hard, the ache of being apart tempered only by seungcheol’s constant messages and late-night calls. but true to his word, he promised to visit every winter. the snowman—though long gone—had become a quiet promise, its memory etched into both your hearts.

now, it was a year later, and the city was alive with the bustle of the holiday season. christmas lights blinked cheerfully in shop windows, and the streets were alive with the sound of carolers and laughter. but for you, something felt missing. the new life you’d built was exciting but lacked the warmth of seungcheol’s presence.

you walked through the snow-dusted streets, your scarf wrapped tightly around your neck to ward off the cold. your hands carried a small gift bag, the contents carefully chosen with him in mind. though you’d planned to send it by mail, the thought of another christmas without him made your chest ache.

you turned the corner toward your apartment building, lost in thought, when a familiar voice called out to you.

“y/n!”

your heart stopped. you froze mid-step, your eyes darting around until they landed on him. there he was—bundled in a thick coat, cheeks flushed from the cold, and a grin that could rival the sun. seungcheol.

“what…” you breathed, your voice barely above a whisper as he jogged toward you. “what are you doing here?”

he stopped in front of you, slightly out of breath, but his smile never faltered. “visiting, of course. i told you, didn’t i? every winter.”

“but… how?” you stammered, your mind still reeling. “you didn’t even tell me you were coming!”

“it’s called a surprise,” he teased, his eyes crinkling with amusement. then, his tone softened, and he reached out to brush a stray snowflake from your hair. “i missed you, y/n. i couldn’t wait any longer.”

tears pricked your eyes as you threw your arms around him, the gift bag slipping to the ground. he laughed, the sound warm and familiar as he held you close. “i missed you too, cheol,” you whispered against his shoulder.

after a long moment, he pulled back just enough to look at you. “come on,” he said, bending down to pick up the forgotten bag. “let’s go inside before we freeze out here.”

once inside your apartment, the two of you settled on the couch, a blanket draped over your legs and mugs of hot cocoa in your hands. the warmth of his presence filled the room, chasing away the loneliness that had lingered in his absence.

“so, what’s this?” seungcheol asked, holding up the gift bag you’d dropped earlier.

you smiled shyly, setting your mug down. “it’s for you. go ahead, open it.”

he pulled out the small box inside, his brows furrowing in curiosity as he unwrapped it. inside was a delicate snowman figurine, hand-painted with care. on its base, you’d inscribed the words: “every winter, always.”

seungcheol’s fingers traced the inscription, his expression softening. “y/n…”

“i know it’s cheesy,” you said quickly, your cheeks heating. “but it reminded me of us. fragile and fleeting, but magical while it lasts.”

he set the figurine down carefully before pulling you into his arms again. “it’s perfect,” he murmured against your hair. “just like you.”

“your turn,” you said, pulling back with a playful grin. “i’m sure you didn’t show up empty-handed, right?”

he laughed, reaching into his coat pocket to pull out a small velvet box. your breath hitched as he opened it to reveal a delicate bracelet, its charms glinting in the soft light. each charm was shaped like a snowflake, unique and beautiful in its own way.

“seungcheol…” you whispered, your fingers brushing over the bracelet. “it’s beautiful.”

“just like every moment with you,” he said, fastening it around your wrist. “and just like snowflakes, no two moments are the same. but they’re all worth cherishing.”

the rest of the evening passed in a blur of laughter, stories, and quiet moments where words weren’t needed. as the snow fell outside, you knew that this christmas—and every one after—would be filled with the kind of magic only seungcheol could bring.

soft, glowing fairy lights reflected on the fresh snow as the night blanketed the world in tranquility. seungcheol stood at the window, the corner of his lips tugging upward as he watched you outside, your breath puffing into the chilly air as you diligently worked on the snowman. the sight was familiar, yet it never failed to warm him.

he reached for his scarf—a thick, knit one you had gifted him last christmas—and wrapped it around his neck before stepping out into the cold. you were bent over, adjusting the snowman’s stick arms when his voice broke through the stillness.

“shouldn’t you have an assistant for this?” he teased, his grin widening when you jumped slightly.

“and what took you so long, mister?” you shot back, standing upright with a playful glare. “if this snowman ends up looking like a disaster, it’s your fault.”

seungcheol laughed, his breath visible in the icy air. “i’ll take that responsibility,” he replied, stepping closer and unraveling his scarf. before you could protest, he looped it around your neck, pulling it snug. “you’ll get cold.”

“and now you’ll get cold too,” you muttered, though your cheeks flushed at the gesture.

he waved it off, already crouching to help you roll a fresh ball of snow. the two of you worked in harmony, the occasional burst of laughter echoing as you teased each other. when it came time to lift the snowman’s head onto its body, seungcheol took charge.

“got it,” he said confidently, hoisting the snowball up. but as he adjusted it, a bit of snow tumbled down and hit him square in the face.

you couldn’t hold back your laughter, doubling over as he sputtered and brushed the snow off his nose. “that’s what you get for being cocky,” you teased.

“oh, you’re in trouble now,” he warned, playfully lunging toward you. you shrieked, dodging him as you ran across the yard, the two of you slipping and sliding on the icy ground.

when you finally called a truce, both of you were breathless and grinning, cheeks red from the cold. you returned to the snowman, finishing it off with a carrot nose, pebble eyes, and a lopsided hat that seungcheol claimed gave it “character.”

“what should we name it?” you asked, stepping back to admire your handiwork.

seungcheol tilted his head thoughtfully. “what about… cheolman?” he suggested, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

“you did not just…” you groaned, though you couldn’t hide your smile. “fine. cheolman it is.”

the two of you stood there for a moment, side by side, as the snow continued to fall gently around you. the world felt quiet, like it was just the two of you and cheolman in your little bubble of peace.

then, under the glow of a nearby streetlamp, seungcheol’s voice broke the silence.

“y/n,” he began softly, turning to face you. his eyes searched yours, warm and earnest. “you know, i’ve always been… cautious about love. worried that it’s temporary, that it’ll melt away when things get hard. but being with you… it’s like building this snowman. it’s fragile and fleeting, sure, but it’s magical while it lasts. and i think that’s what makes it so beautiful.”

tears pricked at your eyes as his words sank in. “seungcheol…” you whispered, your voice trembling.

he stepped closer, brushing a thumb gently across your cheek to wipe away a stray snowflake—or was it a tear? “but here’s the thing,” he continued, his voice steady. “just because it melts doesn’t mean it’s gone. we can always build another one. and another. as many as it takes.”

you didn’t reply, instead wrapping your arms around him and burying your face in his chest. his arms came around you instantly, holding you tightly as if to shield you from the world.

“next year,” he murmured, his lips brushing the top of your head, “i’ll come to you. wherever you are. and we’ll build another snowman together.”

the months that followed were hard. the snow melted, and with it, your time together. but seungcheol kept his promise, his calls and messages filling the void of distance.

then, one day, as the first snow of the season began to fall, you heard a familiar knock at your door.

when you opened it, there he was, standing on your doorstep with snowflakes in his hair and a grin that made your heart skip a beat.

“promise kept,” he said simply, holding up a small box wrapped in glittering paper.

as you stepped aside to let him in, something above the door caught your eye—a sprig of mistletoe swaying gently in the cold breeze.

seungcheol noticed it too, his grin softening into something more tender. “looks like fate has good timing,” he murmured, stepping closer.

your breath hitched as he cupped your cheek, his thumb brushing over your skin with a warmth that melted the winter chill. “may i?” he whispered, his eyes searching yours for permission.

with a soft nod, you closed the distance, his lips meeting yours in a kiss that was both gentle and full of unspoken promises. the world seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of you standing there under the mistletoe, wrapped in the magic of the moment.

when you finally pulled away, his forehead rested against yours, a smile playing on his lips. “i think this might be my favorite tradition yet,” he said softly, his voice filled with quiet joy.

“mine too,” you whispered, fingers curling into the fabric of his coat as the snow continued to fall around you, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of magic.

december with seventeen ! - masterlist

[cloud-acee]

[ breakfast bunch ]

office crush to lovers. wotakoi inspired. wc: 2757

the city was bustling with busy as per a usual weekday. heels clacked and leather shoes hurried on the sidewalks, navigating their way to work. that wasn’t the case for you. today was a day off work because of some event in another department that did not concern yours and sunwoo’s, allowing a day of rest.

it was past 9 am and you have just woken up feeling quite a bit mislaid, not knowing what to do. usually around this time you’d be in front of your computer, typing away your work reports while taking bites out of the breakfast sandwich sunwoo always got you.

not having the energy to figure out what to spend today for, you mindlessly scrolled through tiktok curled up in your bed until a message dinged your phone.

nunu: morning

nunu: u up?

two messages sent after the other popped into your screen and you immediately clicked on it, not quite eager, but excited to know whatever sunwoo has planned for the day just so you could join in. hence, you responded and exchanged messages after so.

y/n: yea why

nunu: bfast?

y/n: let usssss

y/n: but where?

nunu: hb that sandwich place where i buy our usual?

y/n: oooh bet i’ve always wanted to try dining there

nunu: aightt, you know my place just message me when ure near so i can wait by the bus stop

y/n: got it 🤝

y/n: i’ll get ready now bye bye

nunu: you be careful, see u !!

acknowledging his last message with a heart reaction, you locked and threw your phone to the bed as you stood up to get ready, your face planted with an unconscious smile. you didn’t really know if you were happy with the idea that you won’t be couch potatoing for the day, or because you get to see sunwoo.

he’s part of your everyday now, not only on work days but even on weekends where you usually meet out to eat and hang, having been alone in each of your apartments. the friendly company of each other brought you both comfort. at work you got to play adults, but outside work you both get to act like teenagers with your endless playful bickering, midnight ice cream runs, and tv marathons whether it's an anime or movies or series. you loved being with sunwoo.

not further delaying your movements, you hopped into the shower preparing for whatever is to come today.

sunwoo, on the other hand, was all dressed already. he opted to message you after he's ready to go out just to avoid the possibility of you arriving in the meeting place earlier than him, not that it was a chance at all, but he wanted to make sure anyway just so he knows you wouldn't be waiting all alone. he meant to ask you to breakfast last night but argued within himself, not wanting to appear too clingy. sunwoo has always been careful about how you might see him. he wanted to be around you, but not always, not too pushy to scare you away. he didn't want to be too obvious, especially not when he's had some feelings he himself is yet to confront.

he saw you as a colleague at first, he respected you as a workmate. sunwoo saw your brilliance and wit, and he found you admirable. he didn't even notice when he started to feel.. things, he thought for sometime he just saw the good things in you, not realizing it's past mere compliments about you that he kept himself. the man was falling, oh he fell quicker than he could keep track of his feelings.

but he would never admit them. not even to himself, perhaps to sunwoo, acknowleding the heart is followed by rejection. and he enjoyed being with you too much to waste the bond, so he settles with your friendship. not that he was complaining, if anything, he was grateful to even be close to you, and much happier that you two were the closest among your workmates. sunwoo was contented but he'd be lying if he says he wouldn't want anything more.

the walk down the bus stop didn't take long enough for the thoughts that preoccupied his head. anyway, sunwoo already got to the meeting place just before you messaged to tell him you were around 5 minutes away.

basking in the morning air, sunwoo was glad the traffic had died down, allowing him to enjoy watching the vehicles that drove by. each one of them dropping and picking up new passengers, until it was you coming out of the bus.

sunwoo stood up with a small smile as soon as he saw you and you shoot him a smile back as you observed his clothing, he was dressed in a hoodie and jeans, just as you expected.

"do you even wash that hoodie? didn't you wear that last week?" you asked teasingly as soon as you were in front of him. the small smile on his face that welcomed you fell into a playful annoyed face, “at least i wash my hair everyday.”

he likes teasing like this, “hey, you’re not supposed to wash your hair everyday because it’s going to keep the natural oil and stuff,” you huffed as you followed him walking. “so you’re supposed to stink?” he joked even more.

“no i do not stink!” you said loudly laughing in between. “you have got to stop believing everything you see on tiktok,” sunwoo exclaimed laughing along with you.

the teasing and the tiktok banter kept going until you were a crossroad away from the small sandwich shop marked with a logo familiar to you.

as soon as you entered the sandwich shop, you heard the old lady stood behind the counter chirp a greeting to the man who held the door before you, “oh sunwoo, good morning!”

sunwoo kept his hand on the door as you took your steps but his eyes immediately went to the old lady, greeting back to her with another “good morning” paired with a gentle smile.

she had went back to cutting the ingredients as you walked towards the counter with sunwoo, checking on the menu. you observed the store and it felt like a subway but homey, maybe because of the seats and tables that are not too fancy but neat and pretty in color. seeing the freshly cut vegetables reminded you of your hunger and the smell of the sizzling meat didn’t help either. you continued scanning the menu when a conversation between the two started.

“are you getting your usual?” asked the lady as she looked at sunwoo. “yes but i’ll be dining here this time, you don’t need to rush preparing it,” sunwoo answered in a chuckle. apparently, sunwoo’s habit was no different to yours, always rushing in the morning.

the lady took note of sunwoo’s additional coffee order before turning her head towards you, “how about your order, dear?” she was sweet. you felt no pressure choosing a sandwich for breakfast but you didn’t feel adventurous today so you went with the order sunwoo always brought you.

“i’ll just have the regular sandwich with mayo, onions, and cheese, but without the pickles and tomato please,” you answered politely as you pulled your wallet out of your bag to prepare payment. just before you looked back up at the lady, you added, “i’ll also have the same coffee sunwoo’s having.”

this time you looked at her and she had this quizzed look on her face, as if solving a math equation stamped on your face. you only looked at her with both your eyebrows raised, mirroring the same look of confusion as you wait for a response.

“oh it’s her!” she exclaimed with her face lit up. you couldn’t understand what she meant but sunwoo seemed to get it when his eyes squinted then grew bigger as soon as the thought registered. “you’re sunwoo’s girlfriend aren’t you!? the one he always buys this breakfast sandwich for!” the lady said excitedly, wrinkling the corners of her eyes.

sunwoo looked as speechless as you did, perhaps you were as red as each other too.

the lady smiled so big you didn’t have it in you to burst her bubble, so you just pulled your lips in a warm smile as you bobbed your head slightly. “he always did get me my breakfast sandwich,” you responded as an agreement to the sandwich part, glossing over the girlfriend bit.

“what a sweetheart you have here, kindness in love goes a long way!” she said with the same level of excitement as she turned to sunwoo and talking once more, “and you have got a girl so pretty! how did a clumsy sunwoo score such a lady!?”

sunwoo only laughed in embarrassment as he scratched the back of his head. the mood was lighter and you laughed with him too. he didn’t look at you but he played along ignoring the statement that made him blush, instead clearing his throat before speaking to you, “you can take a sit now i’ll take care of it.”

not wanting to protest, you only nodded your head and smiled once more at the lady before pulling yourself out of the counter. you chose a table just next to the window and settled your bag on it, with sunwoo following not so long after.

he slipped into the chair opposite to yours quietly but spoke eventually, “i’m sorry about that,” he chuckled awkwardly. “i knew her since i moved here for work and she suspected the extra sandwich i was buying with my usual order was for a girl,” sunwoo laughed at the memory.

rushing through the streets, sunwoo held his leather bag in his left hand before he got to the front of the sandwich shop near the corner of his apartment, pushing the door with his right hand. the old lady recognized him, he’s been a regular since around three months ago— right when he moved to the area.

just as sunwoo approached the counter, the lady beat her to it and asked, “your usual in 5 minutes?”

he laughed lightly answering, “yes, please. but with the regular sandwich too minus the pickles and tomato.” he says as he pulls some cash out of his wallet. this was when the lady noticed it, of the three months sunwoo’s been a regular, the last three weeks of his order included an extra sandwich on some days.

she couldn’t stop her tongue when she asked, “so your girlfriend doesn’t like pickles and tomatoes?” sunwoo was quite shocked, but he liked what he heard.

you were both new to the company but you came a bit later, resulting in the two of you working on some stuff together and sticking together during lunch breaks, having not much friends from the older employees. sunwoo found you so easy to be with. and quite frankly, you could say the same. you talked about a lot of things, especially anime. but besides your similar interests, sunwoo also learned about the absence of breakfast in your daily routine having such a shit sleep schedule that you wake up late and miss the time to prepare or buy anything to eat most days, if not every single day.

so one morning when he was getting his sandwich, he decides to buy two to give you the other one. he ‘accidentally’ ordered two so you got to eat it now because one was enough for him and it would’ve gotten stale if he keeps it for lunch. you do anyway, but you fish out the pickles and tomatoes before doing so. sunwoo mentally took note of the abandoned bits of vegetables and ordered one without them the following day.

you didn’t really think much of it then, just glad sunwoo was generous enough to share his food with you. sunwoo, on the other hand, was relieved. he wouldn’t really know how to explain if you ask him why he gets you breakfast.

claiming the paperbag containing the sandwiches, sunwoo thanked the old lady for always getting them done in 5 minutes. “oh don’t worry there’s not much customers anyway. you go now, you lovebirds have a nice day,” she grinned warmly.

it has become his routine since then, the lady’s too, that he had completely forgotten about the assumption she made months ago.

you intently watched sunwoo as he spoke of the memory so fondly. “i would’ve warned you about it but it slipped my mind, i didn’t really explain anything to her and just let her think of it like that, i’m so sorry,” he finished.

“no, no problem at all, it’s fine!” you answered wavering your hand in quite a panic, not wanting to make sunwoo feel bad.

you really didn’t want to sadden that lady with the information that you two, in fact, were not dating. but admittedly, being called that made your heart flutter. oh, who were you kidding? anything sunwoo did— anything related to sunwoo, made your heart flutter.

the lady was right, he was such a sweetheart. always so mindful when he was teaching you about the work stuff he learned about some months earlier than you, accompanying you to non-work events (who knew sunwoo would join you to a sticker convention), sending you tiktok edits of your favorite movies, looking after sickly you in your apartment, making sure he's got an extra hair tie in case you lose yours— the list could go on but it’s that sandwich that you look forward to most days.

upon having this surge of realization, you felt your cheeks heat up as you spoke shyly, “i mean, it wouldn’t be so bad, would it?”

sunwoo only looked at you surprisingly with his eyes looking even bigger than they already do, but he also looked confused as his brows raised and furrowed quickly as if he was figuring a puzzle out. his head jumbled with words to form whatever question was meant to be asked in a situation as such, which he had never been in. did you mean what you said? did it mean you felt the same way he did?

his brain was racked with so much thoughts that before he got to ask what you meant, the old lady had already dinged the bell, calling for sunwoo’s name instead of his order number. blinking away the moment, "hold on," sunwoo said as he quickly stood from his seat quite wobbly before approaching the counter.

you would’ve laughed at his clumsiness but you had to mentally scold yourself first, what did you just say? were you even ready for this? well, you’ll never be ready to face something this big anyway, not something as big as your feelings that caught you in those moments with sunwoo you wished would last a bit— a lot, longer. they crept up the very first time sunwoo bursted out laughing at a joke you made, it was this warmth that spread across your chest that made you realize that besides seeing him happy, you also liked making him happy.

oh this isn’t good. what a waste of friendship would it be if sunwoo found your feelings ridiculous, you would much rather choke to death instead of being rejected and having your friendship ruined.

maybe you’re over reacting, but what’s a girl got to do when she accidentally confesses?

you were so into your own thoughts that you didn’t realize sunwoo was slowing his walking still trying to absrob what you said. did you mean, it wouldn’t be.. so bad.. being his? sunwoo has always been gentle with you when talking about things in a serious light, but he didn’t find this time a good time to be slow, maybe he should just go for it?

you felt like you held your breathe until sunwoo came back, carefully placing your coffee and sandwich in front of you and his meal on his side. sunwoo's sat in front of you again wiping the pair of fork and bread knife with a napkin before handing them to you. you only quietly said "thank you," as you reached for them when he spoke.

"so you liked that, huh?"

looking up with your mouth agape, you were horrified. sunwoo had a smirk and his eyes twinkled with something that tells you this day was going to be about more than a friendly breakfast date, this one was a hole you both have been digging.