#eden.writings

[justmochi]

from yours, with love

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 2.2k

synopsis :: the couple exchange birthday gifts.

time :: february 15, 2024

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He plops his bottom down in the sand, spreading his legs and opening his arms for her. He grabbed her cup of hot chocolate while she dropped to her knees and used her hands to brace herself. She crawled, sitting down between his legs and falling back against him. She took back her cup as he wrapped his arms around her, swaying them from side to side while exchanging giggles.

They had arrived just on time for the sun to begin setting. The drone show would begin soon, and they would have a perfect view of the entire thing.

He let go of her with one arm, pulling his scarf out from under his coat and unraveling the tie. He tried to squish them together as tight as he could, flipping the scarf over her. He crossed one side over the other, making a scarf for both of them.

“Warm enough?” He kissed the side of her head that was covered by her beanie. Then he rested his chin on her shoulder.

“Yes, love. I don’t even feel that cold.” She threw her head back in an attempt to show him some affection from the absence of her hands. “You?”

“My butt’s cold.”

Eden snorted and he could feel her entire body shake as she laughed. “You know what the cure for a cold butt is?”

He read her mind completely. “A hot bubble bath?”

“Absolutely.” She clicked her tongue, biting her lip because he knew her so well. “What was your favorite part from today?”

“You.” He said with no hesitation.

“Other than me.”

“That chocolate cake was really good, I liked that.”

She chuckled, nodding along with him. “Yeah, that cake was really good.” Eden pressed her lips to the cup, slowly sipping to make sure she didn’t burn her tongue. The hot chocolate was at the perfect temperature and was so rich. “Mmm, try it.”

She directed the cup towards him, watching him blow into the little opening on the lid before sipping. He enjoyed it as well, humming in delight.

Seokmin handed it back to her and she took another sip before pressing it down in the sand, making sure it didn’t fall over.

She craned her neck upwards, kissing him on the jaw. Then she started digging through her bag to find his birthday present. She had already given him his valentines gift last night so the anticipation for this was eating away at her.

Except she couldn’t find the little cassette player she purchased for the special occasion. She must have forgotten to get it out of her luggage. She sighed, pressing her palm to her forehead.

“What’s wrong?” He brushed her hair behind her ear, pressing his lips to it.

“Well, I was gonna give you your birthday present but I forgot another part of it at the bnb.” Her shoulders slumped, wanting to hit herself on the head. But she was too antsy to just wait to give it to him when she had all the parts together. So this would have to do.

Eden distanced herself from him, the scarf coming undone and scooting around on her tush to get a better look at him. She pulled the wrapped present from her bag. It was red with white ribbon wrapped around it, the words ‘From yours, with love’ written in cursive in a black sharpie.

“Happy birthday, my love.” She held it out for him with both of her hands, the corners of her lips twitching to hide her smile.

His eyes lit up with wonder, holding the starry night sky in them. It was tiny but he knew without a doubt that it was one of a kind, so he had to handle it with care. He took it like he was holding a baby puppy, causing her to laugh.

“Open it, then I’ll tell you what I forgot.” Her anxiety increased so she readjusted and chose to sit on her legs.

Seokmin untied the shiny white ribbon, carefully pulling off the pieces of tape he found so he could save the wrapping paper. Anything she touched or wrote on was precious to him.

He stared down at the cassette tape, the word ‘Always’ in Eden’s cursive written on the middle of it where the label was.

His smile was already so wide, as it always is. He traced his fingers over the wheels and notches, looking up at her and waiting.

She folded her hands together, struggling to find words to explain herself. “So I… I had bought a cassette tape for it but I left it in my luggage at the house so you’ll have to wait to listen to it. Sorry.”

Seokmin leaned forward, pecking her on the lips as he beamed down at her gift.

“It’s over an hour long of songs I’ve written, demos I’ve recorded on my audio app, some melodie’s that come to me, random words and poems I’ve written. All that I’ve done while thinking of you, writing about you and for you.”

Eden watches as he clutches his heart, his eyes wide and his mouth wide open. “E…”

“You’re my biggest inspiration, and now that I finally have the freedom to do what I want, I thought you should be the one that hears it first, in its purest form.” She looks at the tape in his hands. “I used the guitar you got me in some of them, and I still only know the basic chords so it’s not much but–“

“I love it, Eden.” Seokmin sounds unsteady, so Eden’s gaze shoots straight up to his face and his eyes are glassy. “Seriously, it’s perfect.”

She pushes her bottom lip out in a pout, reaching her hand out and wiping away his tears before they can fall down his face. “But you haven’t listened to it yet.”

“It doesn’t matter.” He takes her hand, keeping it cupped to his cheek. “Anything written by you is perfect. Your voice is such a treasure. Anything created by you is beautiful and precious.”

She tilts her head, her pout intensifying as she steps over to him on her knees, kissing him. Seokmin holds the tape close to him, his lips moving along with hers. She pulls away, her thumb swiping over his mole as she smiles, trying to keep her own tears at bay.

“I’m glad I can finally share some with you. Just know that there’s plenty more and this isn’t even a fraction of it.” She scans his face, grinning at him. “Because I love you so much.”

“I love you. I can’t wait to listen to this.” He turns his head to kiss the inside of her wrist.

Eden nods. “Okay, but don’t listen to it in front of me.”

“Why not?” He whines, pouting and slouching his shoulders.

“I just…it makes me feel vulnerable.”

“You know I love everything you have a hand in making. But if it’ll ease your mind, I’ll just wait til you fall asleep.” He smirked, sticking out his tongue. She covers her face with her hands, shaking her head as he laughs.

“Fine.” She falls back to sit on her legs, resting her hand on his knee.

He stores the tape, along with the wrapping paper in his cross bag, seeing his own birthday present for her.

“I also have your birthday present right here,” He dug into a pocket in the inside of his bag, revealing a box.

“Seok, you can’t keep getting me jewelry.” She tilts her head with a pout, her eyes softening.

He took her comment into consideration, knowing he would not listen whatsoever.

“At this rate, you’ll be buying wedding bands next year.” She joked.

“Is that something you’re hoping for next year?” He joked right back.

“No, no, no! Of course, I hope for it. But not next year… whenever we’re both ready and have discussed settling down.” She stumbled over her words, panicking. She didn’t want to make him feel rushed, knowing how dedicated he was to his members. She wasn’t quite sure if she was ready yet either.

“Don’t worry, it’s not jewelry.” He smirked, leaning forward to give her a peck. “It’s even better.”

She widened her eyes. “Better than jewelry?” She couldn’t imagine anything better than jewelry in the tiny little box he was holding. Nothing else came to her mind of what it could be.

He tilted his head with a grin.

“Let’s see it.” She smiled, scooting to sit beside him with her bottom flat on the sand. She leaned her weight on one hand, watching his face.

“The second we left last year, I was already thinking about what to get you this year,” Seokmin rotated the box in his palm, growing nervous. “It’s pretty hard to top promise rings.” He stuck up his ring finger, making her chuckle.

“Very hard.” She stuck hers up as well, interlocking their fingers together.

“And you’re probably right, we would be writing out our vows earlier than expected if we kept up our gifts each year.”

Eden grew more antsy as he continued on, having trouble imagining what could possibly be sitting in the box.

He gently grabbed her hand, placing the velvety box on her palm and leaving her to it. She looked down, then back up at him.

“Go ahead.” He pushed her hair behind her shoulder, leaning in to press his warm lips below her ear.

She wasn’t sure if she could actually open it herself with how her hands were shaking. With his eyes on her and her heart close to beating out of her chest, she got over herself and opened the box.

Much like the box last year, a light shone onto the silver brass key. A key.

Her mind went into overdrive, thinking of everything but the actual thing the key was made for.

“You didn’t…fish our love lock out of the river, did you?” Eden turned her head to him slowly, her eyes bulging.

“No, baby! No, of course not!” He wrapped his arms around her. “Our key and the lock still remain in that river in Paris. They’ll always be in that river. They’re never going anywhere. I promise.”

“Okay, okay.” She pressed her free hand to her chest, feeling her cheeks heat up from embarrassment. It was an irrational fear of hers. “Where does the key go?

He smiled, letting out a tiny snort before reaching up and kissing her temple. He picks the key out of the luxurious box and runs his fingers along the engravings.

“You remember the loft we looked at a few months ago? The one with a full kitchen, and the bathtub with the glass roof? You loved it.”

The moment he says the word ‘apartment’ everything snaps into place. She whips her head to him, her jaw hanging open. “Seokmin.”

“This is the key—though we probably won’t use it much because there’s a keypad and whatnot. But just in case we get locked out, we have it.” He hands the key to her.

“You’re saying…” She looks at it in disbelief. Tears begin to well up in her eyes.

“It's been waiting for us for a couple weeks now.”  He rests his chin on her shoulder, smiling.

“It’s ours?” Her vision blurs through the tears, but she can still see the nod of his head.

“It’s ours.”

Eden lets out a cry, smiling and looking up toward the sky, letting the tears make their way down her cheek and neck. Even as she cries, her feelings are only that of happiness. She is happy. Elated. She launches herself at him, going down with him against the sand as she hugs him. He was unexpecting, laughing as he wraps one arm around her waist.

“I don’t know what to say!” She squeals into his neck, using her hands to lift herself off of him. She hovers over him. “It’s really ours?”

“Yes!”

She starts to attack him with kisses. Several on his forehead, many across both of his cheeks, his nose and eyelids, leaving pecks on top of his lips. He giggles, taking it all in stride. “I’m so happy, Seok. This is perfect. Thank you.”

“I told you, anything you want, I’ll make it happen for you.” He strokes her cheek. “You, me, and our home.”

The word ‘home’ floats on the tip of her tongue, staring down into his eyes with adoration. “Have you been staying there by yourself?”

“I move in some of my things when I have the time, but I’m not gonna stay or sleep there until you’re with me.”

She pouts, feeling her heart ache. “Awe, sweetie.” She caresses his cheek with her hand, her thumb holding the key in place on her palm. “Can we go see it when we get back?”

“Of course.” He stretches his neck up to kiss her.

Eden giggled again, kissing him back and a few more times for good measure. “I love you! I love it.” She raises her hand, holding the key between her fingers and eyeing it. “I love this.” She presses the key to her lips before leaning down and kissing him once more. Harder and Deeper.

“I love you, and I am ready to make a home of our own.”

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[justmochi]

deranged

series :: eunmin in busan 2023 💌

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 5.3k

synopsis :: is there a limit to how many times two can have sex on three day trip?

time :: february 17, 2023

warnings :: 🔞 SMUT! 🔞 MINORS DNI

a/n :: the epic conclusion to the 2023 busan trip </3 until 2024 c; also this is the filthiest eunmin piece to date can i get a hello

taglist :: @cafemilk-tea @cixrosie @moonlight-additions @cosmicwintr @astraw-astro @ateezjuliet @fromfreesia @succulentmom @kimhyejin3108 @enhacolor @multiplums @kang-ulzzang @hybesunstone @allthings-fandoms @itzy-eve @strmiu @angie-x3 @Kaitieskidmore1 @evaalopezzzz

Her body had woken itself up all on its own, eyes opening and squinting while looking around the room. It was still dark from what she could see outside the windows. She rolled over, reaching for her phone on the nightstand and seeing it was almost 3 a.m. She set it back down, lying flat on her back as she rubbed her eyes with her fingers. When she stretched her arm over to feel his side of the bed, it was empty. She sat up to see the bathroom door closed with the light emitting from under the frame.

As if on cue, Seokmin opened the door before shutting the light off. He didn’t look as tired as she expected him to be. He must have been awake for a while. He jumped a bit when he noticed her staring back at him. She smirked at the contrast between his mannerisms and the way he was dressed. No shirt and The Shorts. She was a goner.

Her hair was disheveled, making him laugh softly. He launched himself onto the bed, scooting closer to her as he leaned on his arm. “What are you doing awake?”

“I could ask you the same thing.” She laid back down, pulling the blankets back up and folding her hands over her stomach. “I guess my body has its own alarm clock.”

“I couldn’t sleep so I cleaned up a bit and packed.” He rested his hand on her wrist, snuggling in closer to her warmth. He sighed, brushing his fingers against her skin in smooth circles. “I don’t wanna go home.”

She frowned, sighing because she felt the exact same way he did. This is the longest they’ve spent with each other in a while thanks to their busy schedules. “I want to stay here for at least another week.”

His smile had a sort of sadness to it. His head dipped between her neck, pressing a kiss to her shoulder. They lay in their comfortable silence for a few more minutes. Eden raked her fingers through his hair, shaping it to her liking and then smoothing it down to do it all over again.

After a few, she leaned in closer to him, whispering in his ear. “Would it be completely deranged of me to say that I want you again?”

He lifts his head from her neck, looking up at her to see the lust on her face. She can’t tell whether his expression is what it is because he’s flustered or that he’s thinking the same thing. He looked excited and hopeful.

“Why?” He brings his hand to her cheek, his thumb running over her bottom lip. “Were you having naughty dreams about me?”

“Maybe.” She leans in closer, eyes drifting down to his lips but not going for the kill. “Please, I wasn’t asleep long enough to dream. If I was dreaming, it’s been too long to recall any of it.”

“Then should we try to refresh your memory?” He kisses her softly. She breathes quietly against his lips, his teeth grazing her tongue as his hand takes hers out of his hair and intertwines their fingers together.

He let go while his kisses remained, using his hands to push himself up to hover over her. She reaches up to hold his face in her hands as their lips move against one another. Both of their need grows with every stroke of their mouths.

He kisses her one more time before breaking away, panting and pressing his forehead to hers to catch his breath. He shifts his weight to one arm, using his other to push her hair away from her neck. He leaves kisses on her cheeks that lead to her ear, licking his lips swiftly before gently sucking on the spot where her hair meets her neck.

She moans, arching her back and feeling her chest pressed to his. He doesn’t suck as hard as she did just merely a few hours ago. Not enough to leave a mark. “Smell so good.” He praises her before his cold hands travel up her arm and to the top of her shoulder.

She throws her head back further, giving him more access to her neck to do as he pleases. He feels her gulp before letting out a whine, the sound going straight to his cock as he ushers in discomfort. He pushed himself backward with his arms, lifting both of her legs so he could kneel between her thighs. 

He runs his hand up her leg before stopping at her hip, pressing into her soft skin, and walking himself back up her body with his palms. He kisses her lips, feeling her tongue against his as he groans. She places her hands on his shoulders, watching as he moves lower to kiss all over her chest. 

She was exactly as they left things hours prior. Still in her lingerie top that he admired earlier. Other than her bra, she was completely naked. It always saddened her when he was quick to put his clothes back on whenever they had sex. Sometimes she just loved their skin-to-skin contact.

He squeezed one of her breasts between his hands, the clothing blocking him from touching her bare skin. “E.”

She looked down into his eyes, her eyebrows contorting into a frown. “What’s wrong?”

“You know you’re the prettiest thing to ever walk this Earth, right baby?” He looks up from her cleavage, his chin resting between her breasts. “You look so… beautiful…” He kisses her breasts between words. Her left and then her right much harder than before. “My pretty girl.” His kisses lead up to her lips. “But I need this off right now. Can I?”

She laughs, covering her red cheeks with her hands. “Go ahead, Minee.” Before she has enough time to arch her back off the bed, his hand is already sneaking behind her and unclasping her bra. He sits back on his knees, gently pulling the straps down her arms and tossing the garment behind him.

He takes her right nipple into his mouth, squeezing her side with his hand as his tongue swirls around the bud. She twirls strands of his hair around her fingers, trying to make up for everything he’s done for her. She can already feel the slickness pooling between her legs with the addition of his warm mouth on hers.

He kisses a path back up to her lips, smiling when they are face to face again. Seokmin cups her cheek as their tongues gently move with each other while his other hand rests against her pillow, keeping the top of her head safe.

He pulls away, looking into her eyes and she can only see darkness filling his. He uses one of his knees to part her thighs, whispering against her ear. “Open.”

She furrows her eyebrows, confusion etched into the features of her face but she complies. She opens her mouth, searching his face for any indication of what he has planned. She was unprepared for him sticking two fingers in her mouth. He raised his eyebrows and she took that as a sign to wrap her lips around him. Once he pulled them out, their eye contact continued while he slipped his hand between her legs, applying her saliva to her already wet pussy.

The flames keep spreading inside her chest and the next thing she knows, the butterflies are flapping around in her stomach along with a blush creeping onto her cheeks. It may have even traveled to her ears. Perhaps the distance and time apart from each other have made him more risqué. He has opened up a lot more since his last comeback and he exudes confidence. She is not complaining though.

Her teeth sink into her bottom lip, breath hitching in her throat as Seokmin softly draws circles around her. It felt good but she needed way more. And he gave her just that. One finger dipped effortlessly into her entrance and it made her all the more relaxed. He watched her go from being on edge, anticipating his touch to relaxing against the sheets, sighing as he delved a finger inside her.

He looked down between them, pushing her legs even further apart, causing her to moan. He added another finger, watching as her head fell back on the pillow, arching into his touch. She gripped onto the back of his neck, fingers digging into the area below his hair. It’s hard to believe that he’s doing such sinful things to her when his hair is dyed close to pinkish red. She would have called him cute and adorable if his hand wasn’t buried between her legs.

“Is this okay?” He whispers into her ear, peppering kisses along her jawline.

Eden presses her lips together to whine, nodding her head so he has no doubt that he’s doing a good job. He curls his fingers upwards, trying to restrain himself as his teeth meet her neck. Her other hand finds its way toward his shorts, slipping past the band and feeling his boner in his boxers. Maybe she shouldn’t have taken him by surprise like that because his fingers quickly come in contact with her g-spot and he restrains a grunt against her lips. Gripping him tighter as a storm builds up inside her.

Her hips grind against his hand, matching his flow as she's a writhing mess beneath him. He feels her squeeze around his fingers tighter, knowing she’s close. She pumps him through his clothes, her strokes inconsistent with how good he’s making her feel.

“I’m gonna come–” She tries to whisper but her voice cracks and her moans are loud in the bedroom.

Seokmin quickly stops, dragging his fingers up the center of her body until they’re close enough he can suck her juices off of them. She’s rubbing her thighs together at the absence of his hand until he pins one of her legs down to the bed before kissing her, letting her taste herself. She groans against him, pressing herself onto his thigh for more contact.

“Not yet. Let’s come together.” He kisses her once more before pulling the blankets off, discarding his boxers, and getting a condom.

When he returns, she scoots over a bit to give him some room. He lays on his side next to her, tilting her face towards him and kissing her. He slips his arm underneath her neck, 

When she feels his erection poking her leg, she reaches to give it a few good pumps. He feels his head spin, taking her hand so he can kiss her knuckles.

Eden smiles as her eyes flutter shut, his arm around her reaching down to grope her breasts. He guides her leg over his hip as his hand reaches between her legs to give her wetness a few strokes. He carefully aligns his cock with her entrance and settles his hand on her hip, slowly pushing into her.

Once he’s all the way in, he uses his free hand to guide her hips back and forth, creating a gentle rhythm that they can both feel deeply. Her upper body rolls over a bit, moaning as she squeezes onto his wrist with both hands. He is painfully slow to begin with, giving Eden more time to get her stomach in knots again.

He pulls her closer to him with the arm that's under her, pecking the back of her neck until she turns back to face him. She smiles at him, steadying himself as he leans in to kiss her. Her hand tangles itself in his hair towards the back of his head, smiling against his lips.

Seokmin presses his forehead to hers, fingers digging into her hip with more pressure. “So perfect.” He whispers, nuzzling his nose against hers as they breathe the same air. “You are made for me.”

She blushes, pushing her bottom against his hips as she chuckles quietly. If there was a slither of space between the two, there sure wasn’t any now. “Just for you. Only you.”

What she says and does riles something inside of him because he starts thrusting into her a little faster. His hand moves lower down her leg, lifting her thigh and driving his cock deeper. She’s a whimpering mess, her eyes rolling to the back of her head as she tries to hold on longer.

Sweat beads on his forehead as he kisses her shoulder, moving down far enough that he’s level with her shoulder blades. He decides to repay the favor from earlier, closing his lips around the spot on her back as he begins sucking.

When a fresh bruise forms on her skin, he starts going harder. The moment they both hear the slapping of each other’s skin on one another, they know Seokmin is close. He lays her thigh over his and his hand sneaks in front between her legs. He finds her clit, rubbing violent circles around it as he supresses his grunts against her shoulder.

Eden’s cries get louder and higher in pitch before they halt for a second, the knot unraveling in her stomach as she comes hard, moaning out into the bedroom. He is right behind her, his thrusts becoming inconsistent and messy as he spills into the condom. She whines every time his hips spasm, pushing into her hard and abruptly until he rides out his high.

Their pants fill the bedroom as Seokmin hugs her closer, kissing her neck before he gently pulls out of her. The smell of her hair invades his senses as he brushes his nose against her ear.

“Do you remember your dream yet?” He grins, stretching to peck her cheek.

She huffs before laughing, stretching in his grasp and arching back against him. “It’s coming back to me.”

“I love you.” He kisses her twice, taking his arm from underneath her back and pushing himself off the bed. “I’ll be right–“

“Don’t.” She reaches behind herself, catching onto his thigh as she’s working to catch her breath. “Stay here with me. Let’s just stay like this for a while.”

“Don’t you wish we had more freedom like we’ve had these past few days?”

“Freedom…” She starts, laying flat against his chest again as she runs her hands up her thighs. “Like I could walk around the house without having to cover up too much?”

“If that’s what you want, my love, then I will make that happen for you.” He kisses behind her ear, his hands placed on her shoulders as he rubs his thumbs back and forth.

“We’ll have the freedom to decorate our home as we please?”

“Yes. That too.” Seokmin’s hands start their descent down her arms.

“With a big bathtub fit for the both of us?”

“Absolutely.”

She hums, feeling his fingers lock with his on her thighs. She continues to flirt. “We’ll have the freedom to do whatever we want, where we want, however loud we want?”

He takes in a sharp inhale, wrapping both of their hands around her waist. He parts his lips against her neck, his tongue briefly coming in contact with her skin. “Not too loud though.”

Her cheeks warm up, remembering they’d have more freedom but not too much. “It sounds perfect.”

He lets go of one of her hands, gliding his hand up her body to squeeze her breast between his fingers. “Maybe in a year or so, it will become our reality.”

He pinches her nipples, resulting in her throwing her head back on his shoulder. She lets out a sigh as she brings her legs together, trying to satisfy the ache.

Her left hand hovers over his on her chest, while her other reaches behind her to find his hardening length. She feels his front flex against her back, increasing the pressure on her nipple. She runs her thumb over his tip for a few sets before stroking him entirely between her palm.

“Do you have any idea what you do to me?” He whispers next to her ear, his other hand roaming her stomach.

“I think I have an idea.” She chuckles, squeezing his cock.

He throws his head back, biting his lower lip with a groan. His hand travels further south, stopping to massage her inner thighs.

Eden squirms, feeling her eyes roll back as she arches her back. “Baby…”

“Tell me what you want.” He kisses where her neck meets her shoulder, switching his left hand to her other hard nipple.

“Please, touch me.” Her whines are sweet and full of desire, but she never stops pumping his cock.

“Anything you want, I’ll do it for you.” He smirks, using one of his calves to assist him in spreading her legs wider. 

He runs his middle finger down her center under the water, taking in every sound and jolt that comes from her body when they touch.

“Fuck…” She curses under the breath, caressing his length. She makes the fortunate mistake to look down at herself, seeing his one hand travel higher until he is caressing her neck, and the other between her legs. The sight is so arousing to her, she uses her free hand to gather some of the leftover bubbles, spreading and swirling them around on her front, leading up to his hand. She can’t help but notice how soft her skin feels, wanting and needing more.

His fingertips carve out the line of her jaw, tipping her head back so he can kiss her. He swallows her moans as he picks up the pace on her clit. Eden becomes painfully aware of the water splashing around in the tub. She tries not to move too much to not make a mess, but she can’t help it with the knot forming in her center.

She pulls away from his lips, her cries echoing off the bathroom walls before she squeezes her legs closed around his hand. He stops altogether, his abs flexing against her back as she grips his length.

Eden pants, trying to catch her breath and paying close attention to the water calming down again. Then she starts snickering because she did not expect to be doing this for the third time in less than 24 hours.

“What?” Seokmin smirks while rubbing his hands up and down her arms.

She lets go of him, using her palms against his thighs to push herself up, turning her body around in the tub to face him. She crawls onto his lap with a smile on her face, placing her hands on his shoulders. “We’re animals.”

He doesn’t say anything, but the blush on his cheeks gives him away and they both laugh together. She feels him against her thigh, feeling herself getting excited all over again. She cups his face with both of her hands, leaning in to kiss him. He tastes perfect, of everything she loves and more.

Eden tries not to dig her fingers in his hair with her wet hands as she moves her kisses to his ear. Then she kisses a trail lower down his neck. She reaches between them, stroking his length with a grip much softer than before.

“What was that word you used?” He breathes heavily against her ear, his core tightening as she gently squeezes his cock.

“Hmm?” She hums against his neck, feeling his pulse against her lips.

“Arrang… No wait… It was deranged.” He stutters before the word actually comes to him. “Would it be deranged to say that I need you?”

She snorts, leaning in to kiss him with a smile. “Not in here, though.”

“No?” He looks around the tub, appearing as if he was actually considering having sex right where they were.

“I don’t want to flood the bathroom or one of us gets a nasty infection. So no.” She shakes her head. He’s thankful that she was smarter than him. Knowing himself, he wouldn’t have even considered that fact.

He manages to release the stopper on the drain with his foot, gripping her hips tight as he helps her stand to her feet. He steps out onto the towel placed on the floor, Eden giggling as she reaches to dry herself off. But before she can do anything, he scoops her up in his arms. She squeals, wrapping her arms around his neck and holding him tight. Seokmin carries her across the bathroom, finding the box of condoms they packed for the trip.

“Oh look,” His arm supports her bottom half, using the other to pick a condom out of the box. “One left.” He cocks his eyebrow, bringing the foil to his mouth and biting down on it with his teeth. He traps the wrapper in his mouth as his hand assumes its position to her back.

“Oh my god.” She ducks her head in his neck, covering her face with her palm from embarrassment as he carries her to the bed.

He lays her down as softly as possible, taking the condom from between his teeth and setting it aside. He crawls over top of her, cupping her cheek with one hand as he reaches down to kiss her. She smiles against his lips, feeling the muscles in his back with her hands. It feels odd for them both to still be wet from the bath and coming in contact with their bedsheets.

It also feels a hundred times more erotic to see each other in their barest forms in broad daylight. Light shines through the window with no barrier, and for the first time in her life, she is thanking the sun for its existence. It shines down on Seokmin so beautifully, enhancing every dip and curve on his stunning tanned body.

Eden parts her thighs, welcoming him by wrapping her legs around his waist. He nips her bottom lip into his mouth, pulling away from her to spread kisses on her neck. He works his way down her body, sucking and kissing every inch of her until he is level with her heat.

He wastes no time, getting straight to work. He licks a line straight down her center, grabbing hold of her thighs as his tongue sinks into her. She bites back a moan, feeling the cold air on her damp body, it only intensifies her awareness of how his mouth is exploring her. She gently presses the soles of her feet into his back, turning her head to the side and shutting her eyes.

His fingers dig into the skin of her thighs, his nose brushing against her clit whenever he tries to aim his tongue deeper. Seokmin looks upwards to check her reactions, only to be met with her jaw. He smirks against her and she feels the buzz jolt up her body. She presses her lips in a tight line as she whines, lifting her head to look down at him. She could come just from the sight alone.

His right hand slides up her body, his fingers squeezing one of her breasts before pinching her nipple. Her moans get louder and her body shudders underneath him. She grabs onto his wrist with both of her hands, keeping his on her chest as she tries to push herself down on his mouth.

His other hand lets go of her thigh and travels to her middle. One finger comes in contact with his tongue before he pushes it past her entrance.

“Fuck.” She curses, letting him go and gripping the sheets underneath her.

“Absolutely perfect.” She can’t see the grin on his face, only the sinful whispers of his voice as he pulls away and studies her reacting to his fingers. He peppers kisses along her inner thighs as she breathes heavily. His tongue licks at her clit and she can feel the knot collecting in her stomach.

Eden can’t contain herself when her back arches off the bed, letting out a cry as one hand falls on her breast. She’s close and they both know it. She pushes on his forehead with her other hand, her soles trying to achieve the same thing. “Oh god. Hold on a sec…”

Seokmin grins to himself before sitting back on his knees, running his palms up and down her thighs to cool her down. “You okay?”

She brings her thighs together, covering her face while panting. “Yes, I was just…wow.”

“Let me see your pretty face.” He smiles, moving her legs aside and holding himself up with his fists. He gently removes her hand from her face, brushing her disheveled hair flat against the bed and leaning down to kiss her. He swallows her uneven breaths, subconsciously grinding his cock against the back of her thigh for more friction.

Their lips move together while he reaches for the condom he grabbed. He leaves one last kiss on her cheek before sitting back, tearing the wrapper open and sliding it down his length. She parts her legs once again, watching him with a dazed expression as he nestles himself between her thighs.

Seokmin grabs hold of her right leg, throwing it over his shoulder while pressing his fingers into her skin. He turns his head to give the inside of her knee a peck. Giving himself a few strokes, he teases her entrance by swiping up and down with his tip.

“Please…” She whispers, reaching forward for him.

“Anything.” He complies, a hand on her hip while the other locks around her thigh before he slowly pushes his cock into her.

She moans while throwing her head back. She only knows she’s taken all of him when her palm comes in contact with his abdomen. He pulls back out, seeing his tip hidden in her before driving back into her at a painfully slow pace. She feels him much deeper, clawing at his abs while her other hand holds onto his wrist at her hip.

“Oh god.” Her back arches once more as he continues his measured thrusts. It is so agonizing.

“You like that, baby?” He speaks low, letting go of her hip to trail his fingers up her arm, stopping to cup her breast.

“Y-yes…” She cries, watching as he pulls out again, anticipating his next thrust. He pushes in slowly before quickening his pace, feeling him snap against her. The motion itself is enough for her to see stars. Her eyes roll back, biting down on her lip as her moans climb in volume. “I…fuck. So good.”

He carefully guides her leg back down, throwing it around his waist before leaning forward and hovering over her. Her lids are heavy but that doesn’t stop her from reaching behind his neck, pulling him down and against her lips.

He transfers his weight to his forearms, cradling her head as he slips his tongue into her mouth. Her fingers tangle in his hair, locking her legs around him and savoring how well he fills her up. Her chest is flush with his, moaning against him as his hips find a faster rhythm for her.

With every thrust, her back is arching into his chest, her breasts coming in contact with his skin. He dips his head to her neck, breathing hard against her pulse as he fucks her. Eden moans every time his cock brushes her sensitive spot, feeling a shock shooting straight up her spine. She hooks her arms underneath his, her hands and legs holding onto him for dear life.

She’s close to her climax given how he completely devoured her, letting both of her legs fall to the side as wide as they can go. She can’t decide whether it was a mistake or a blessing because the change has her seeing specks of white in her vision. She is convulsing with pleasure, squeezing around Seokmin as he groans. He accidentally bites down on her shoulder from how intense the feeling is.

“Seok, I’m gonna c-come.” She cries, her fingernails digging into his shoulder and she swears she feels like she’s falling.

He pushes himself back with his palms, sitting back and dragging his hands down her body until he gets a tight grip on her hips. He halts his movements for a split second before resuming his slow and gentle thrusts. “I’ve got you, baby. Come for me.” Before she has time to process what he says, he is slamming into her at a much faster rate.

Eden can barely keep up as her hand slides between her legs, trying to draw circles on her clit but being too overcome with bliss to concentrate. She grabs his wrists, squeezing so hard and hoping it’s enough to keep her grounded. The instant his hand reaches between them and starts swiping patterns against her clit, she is gone. Her orgasm rips through her every vessel, her cries filling the bedroom when her memory goes foggy.

Seokmin isn’t too far behind her, proceeding with his thrusts as they become more erratic and sloppy. He spills into the condom, muttering profanities delivered with groans as he empties himself. He’s out of breath, panting and it takes everything in him not to fall forward and pass out for her to bear all his weight.

He’s gentle and a bit shaky when pulling out of her, collapsing on his back beside her. Eden eventually comes to, catching her breath and covering her face with her arm. She starts giggling to herself, turning over and curling into his body.

“What?” He smiles, taking her hair out of the clip at the top of her head and tucking his arm underneath her neck.

“Animals.” She rests her hand on his chest, looking up at him.

He looks away in embarrassment, the couple snorting together. She rolls onto her stomach, propping herself up with wobbly elbows. “I think we should take a shower after that.”

He lets out a sigh of relief, his cheeks hurting from smiling. “That’s probably a good idea.”

“No funny business though.”

He brushes loose strands away from her face, smoothing the back of her hair down. “Don’t worry, I’ll behave.”

He scoots off the bed, holding his hand out for her. She sits up, taking it and he pulls her up effortlessly, Eden crashing into his chest as she laughs. They walk in each other's arms to the bathroom, Seokmin heading straight for the shower and turning the faucet on. While it heats up, he steps away to dispose of the condom in the trash can, finding their clothes and checking to make sure they didn’t get wet in the process.

She steps under the showerhead, not caring how everything they did this morning was destined to set them back at least two hours. Now she had to worry about not going out with a wet head.

She’s surprised when she feels him bump into her from behind. He places his hands on her shoulders, turning her around to face him. He cups both of her cheeks with his palms and kisses her intently, enough to push her back against the tile.

He’s standing directly under the water, letting it wash away his sweat. He pulls away, able to taste the water on her lips.

“I thought I said no funny business?” She raises a brow, playfully jabbing her knuckles into his side.

“I know, I just really wanted to kiss you.” He steals another kiss before giving her the puppy dog eyes. “It’s been a while since we’ve taken a shower together.”

Eden tilts her head, pouting while she does the math in her head. It has been a while. So long that she can’t even remember the last time.

She wraps her arms around his waist, smiling as she rests her ear against his heart. She can’t hear much from the water running, but she knows it’s there. Beating just for her.

“I love you.” She whispers.

He bends his neck down, collecting her wet hair at the base of her neck before kissing her head. “I love you too.”

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sixth sense

pairing :: eden x seokmin (feat. evelyn + noah)

word count :: 2.9k

synopsis :: seokmin meets evangeline for the first time.

time :: january 8, 2024

warnings :: fluff overload. uncle dk + auntie eden!

a/n :: the baby fever i have just writing these is terrible i HAE IT HEREEEE

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“Right here.” Eden pointed to Evelyn’s house with her free hand.

Seokmin pulls into the driveway, putting the car into park before getting a look at the exterior of her house. “It looks so different from the last time I was here.”

“Oh yeah, she liked to move stuff around when she was pregnant.” She unbuckled her seatbelt, turning her body towards him with an anticipating smile. “Are you ready?”

He nodded, chuckling with uncertainty. “Yeah but you’re making me kind of nervous.”

“No, don’t be nervous. It’s gonna be fine.”

She got out, meeting him on his side of the car, watching as he grabbed a gift bag from the backseat. “What’s that?”

“Oh, nothing.” He winked, holding his hand out for her.

She took his hand, leading him to the doorstep and ringing the doorbell. Within seconds, Noah opened the door.

“Hey!” His eyes widened, speaking to Seokmin in his broken Korean.

Eden pouted as they both gave each other a pat on the back.

“Welcome back, kiddo.” She reaches her arms around him to give him a quick hug. “It feels like yesterday that we last saw each other.

Eden rolls her eyes, giving him a playful punch to the gut. “It was yesterday, you dork.”

He stepped aside to let them in, shutting the door behind them. “You made it back just in time, dinner is almost ready.”

She swears she could see delight flash in Seokmin’s eyes. He loved Evelyn’s cooking. But he loved her kimchi even more.

“Is that drool I see?” She joked.

He snapped out of his daze, covering his mouth to make sure he wasn’t actually drooling.

“Don’t worry, I’m the same way.” Noah nodded at him with sympathy.

They discarded their shoes and coats before venturing deeper into the house. Eden grabbed Seokmin’s hand, leading him into the kitchen where the tasty aroma was coming from.

“Oh, Evelyn.” She sang, watching as she put the wooden spoon down and turned to them. She quickly smiled upon seeing Seokmin.

“Welcome back! I haven’t seen you in forever!” She turned the dial down on the stove, quickly making her way to wrap her arms around him. “How have you been?”

“Very well, thank you. I hope everything’s going well for you too.”

“Better than expected, thanks to my baby sister.” She let go of Seokmin, moving on to give Eden a kiss on the side of her head with a hug. “I was wondering why you went home last night and asked for a double batch.”

“Surprise!”

“Will you be staying?” Evelyn looked between the couple with a hopeful look.

Eden bumped her elbow into Seokmin’s side with a smirk. “Pay up.”

“What were you making bets on?”

“That you would ask him to stay.” She looked up at him. “Told you that overnight bag would come in handy.”

“She’s right about that.” Evelyn raised her hand to Eden, the two girls giving each other a high five. “I have about thirty minutes left for dinner. You wanna go say hi to Evangeline while you wait?”

Seokmin looked at his girlfriend with a gleam in his eyes. It did not go unnoticed how much he loved children. “Can we?”

“Of course.” Evelyn turned on her heel, making her way back to the stove. “Who else would I trust to watch her whenever Noah and I have a date or weekend getaway?”

“See? I told you that too.” She was right about everything. She told Seokmin way back that they would be the first people they would call if they needed someone to watch Eva when they had errands to run or wanted to take a short vacation.

Noah led them to the living room where Evangeline was laying in her baby swing, reaching above her for the clouds that dangled in the air. Her father sat down on the couch beside her, watching as Seokmin carefully tiptoed behind Eden.

Eden sat on her knees in front of the rocker, looking up at her boyfriend. His eyes were wide and he was covering his mouth with his hand. She reached out her hand for him, motioning him to sit down next to her. Her smile was bigger than life when watching his reaction to the baby.

“Eunbyeol,” She whispered to him. He crossed his legs, plopping down next to her.

The child was kicking her feet with a smile on her face at the familiar and unfamiliar face in front of her.

Seokmin looked between Evangeline and Noah, smiling at how alike they looked. “She looks like you.” He spoke softly.

“She has the best parts of both of us,” He folds his hands together, rotating the ring around his finger. “Some days, I see myself in her, but other days, all I see is Evelyn.”

“She’s…” He trailed off, trying to form the right words but nothing coming out.

“She’s perfect, right?” Eden helped him, tucking her hair behind her ear as she gave the rocker a tiny push so she could keep swinging.

“Perfect about sums it up.”

“Even then, perfect isn’t the right word to describe her, but it’s the closest thing so we’re going with that.” Noah directed his smile towards Eden, reciting her previous words back to her.

“She’s so cute.” Seokmin pouts, tilting his head while watching the girl having the funnest time swinging back and forth.

“For the sake of full disclosure, there’s no one we trust more with her than you guys.” He reassured him, knowing that there was a possibility he would have the same doubts as Eden.

Eden snorted, patting her palm against Seokmin’s back. He looked at her with a smile, watching her eyes float from his to his mole.

“I do ask that we wait til after dinner to hold her because she just ate not too long ago, and I don’t think either of you will wanna be holding her when she drops that atomic bomb.”

Eden covered her face, leaning into Seokmin as she began laughing. “He’s right. It’s absolutely terrible.”

His cheeks flushed as he tried not to show too much of a reaction. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to laugh or cry.

The whole family was stuffed from dinner, Noah and Evelyn taking to the couch to settle down and watch over Evangeline. Eden was pulling Seokmin upstairs to show her the nursery. She had sent him pictures a few weeks ago, but it was so much better in person.

She held his hand, pushing open the door and turning on the light. It wasn’t a lot, but it was something she was proud of. She gave him a tour of the room, pulling open the drawers and pushing them back. Then she showed him the crib, pointing to the Krunk doll with Eden’s outfit on. “Don’t ask.”

Seokmin giggled, squeezing onto her hand tighter. He paid half attention to their surroundings, the other half fixated on her. He could tell just by looking at her face and the way she showed him around just how passionate she was about her work. His heart ached.

“And lastly…” She walked over to the nightlight Evelyn had bought, turning it on before switching off the ceiling light. They both looked up to see the device projecting the northern lights. “I hadn’t actually seen it in absolute darkness yet.”

Seokmin’s mouth was agape as the lights flowed seamlessly on the ceiling. She flipped back on the light, turning the projector off and approaching him to wrap her arms around his waist. “What do you think?”

He smiled down at her, flattening the sides of her hair. “It’s even better than the pictures.” He left a soft kiss on her lips, brushing his thumb against her cheek. He kept smiling and it was enough to make her forget where they were and who was waiting for them.

“Ready to introduce yourself to Eunbyeol?” Eden grabbed his hand, holding it inside both of hers.

“It’s not like I’ve been waiting all night.” He mumbled to himself.

“Trust me, I noticed.” She didn’t let go of his hand as they left the nursery, walking back downstairs to the couch.

Seokmin didn’t notice at all, but Eden and Evelyn shared a look, a silent understanding that he was ready to meet Eva.

“Oh wait, I gotta go get her my present.” The lightbulb went off on the top of his head, excusing himself from the room.

Eden tucked her hair behind her shoulders, kneeling to where Evangeline was rocking in her swing and carefully picking her up. She looked 100x more interested in Eden’s features than the mobile that hung over her. Evelyn audibly pouted, something she did every time her sister would pick her up.

“Hi there,” Her voice climbed a few octaves, pressing her nose against Eva’s as they both giggled. She took a seat on the sofa, the baby fitting perfectly in the fold of her arm as she tucked her legs under herself. She noticed a fallen eyelash on her cheek, gently dusting it away with her finger. Her tiny eyes curved into a smile, but her attention wasn’t on Eden.

Eden looked to her left, seeing Seokmin standing in the entryway. She wasn’t sure how long he had been standing there, but she quickly patted the spot next to her for him to sit. “Lookie,”

He sat down next to her, resting his chin on her shoulder to look closely at Evangeline’s face. Eden took her pacifier out and the girl started to coo. It was something she did when she was happy. She then started to squeak, a giggle on the edge of her tongue.

Seokmin gasped silently, covering his mouth in shock. He completely forgot about the present in his hand until Evelyn brought attention to it.

“So, what did you get her?” She seemed even more excited than the baby.

“Oh right,” He grabbed the gift bag that sat next to his feet, reaching in to pull out a tiny object wrapped in pink paper.

Eden watched him take apart the wrapping paper, eyes widening and lips pouting as she realized what it was.

“Here’s your own BongBongie!” He spoke softly, waving it to Evangeline to mimic dancing.

“They are literally so perfect for each other.” Evelyn turned her head to whisper to Noah. The other couple raised their heads, not hearing her the first time. She shook her head and waved them off as Noah chuckled, wrapping his arm around his wife.

Seokmin’s attention turned back to the baby girl, humming a song as he marched the tiny BongBongie plush up her onesie. She was happy and delighted from the noises she was making, they just didn’t know what from. Seokmin or the BongBongie toy?

“Ready to hold her?” Eden looked at him, motioning Evangeline to him. He shuffled a bit on the cushions like he was being handed a huge responsibility. He put his gift down on her lap and held out his arms. She smiled, gently passing her to Seokmin and not letting go until she was certain he had a firm hold on her.

Eden looked at her sister and Noah, both having the same look of approval on their faces. She turned back to Seokmin, placing her elbow on the top of the couch and using her hand to hold her head up.

“Hellooo, hello,” He said hello to her twice, one time in Korean and the other in English. “Nice to finally meet you, Eunbyeol. I’m Seokmin.”

She stared up at him, her mouth open as all eyes were on them. Eden wondered for a moment if Eva saw the same thing that she did whenever she looked at Seokmin.

She blew messy raspberries past her lips, giggling and squealing up at the man. He didn’t notice how the entire room let out a sigh of relief when Eva voiced her approval for him.

“Almost a month old and she already has a good judge of character.” Evelyn’s grin is hidden behind her wine glass as she sips from it. Seokmin and Eden both look at her.

“Does she?” He cocked his eyebrow at her, looking down at Eva to see she liked what he did with his eyebrows. He continued to make goofy faces for her and filled the living room with her adorable laughs.

“I am wholeheartedly convinced. She hated being picked up by the nurses at the hospital, the doctors, even Noah’s brother. She started crying when mom and dad held her for the first time.” Evelyn shared her observation with Eden. It all came back to her and she was starting to think that maybe she was right.

“But you two, she must have a sixth sense when it comes to people. She didn’t cry or fuss when Eden held her for the first time. Look at her now, she really likes you, Seokmin.” Evelyn pursed her lips, trying to hide her emotions in front of them. Being postpartum made her more sensitive to everything. “At least we know she’s in good hands when we have to leave her.”

Evelyn put her palm over Noah’s knee, giving him a hopeful squeeze.

Eden tasted something salty on her lips, not realizing that she was tearing up as her sister spoke. She quickly wiped all evidence of it away, resting her chin on Seokmin’s shoulder as they both watched Eva.

They let the movie they were watching play until it was over. Evangeline managed to fall asleep soundly in Seokmin’s arms without a fuss. Evelyn too fell asleep but was magically ready to wake up and take Eva to bed once the credits started rolling. She pushed herself off the couch, toeing over to him with a smile.

“Thank you for looking after her.” She thanked him, taking Eva from his arms as she stirred a bit from feeling her being taken away from Seokmin, who she had already grown used to.

He winced, truly feeling the static in his arm from holding her for so long. Eden reached over for him, her fingers pressing into the skin of his shoulder, all the way down to his wrist.

“It happens, but we endure it for her.” She smiled.

Noah got up from the couch, rubbing his palms together. “We’ll be heading to bed soon. Have to stick to a schedule or everyone will be all out of sorts. Please, make yourself at home.”

“Thank you.” Seokmin raised his hand, thanking Noah. He nodded, walking toward them and reaching for Eva’s new BongBongie plush. “I have a feeling Evelyn will want this.”

Eden giggled, holding her boyfriend's hand as they watched Noah disappear upstairs. She sighed, smiling to herself. “Are you tired?”

He pulled her closer to his chest, muffling her laughs in his chest. “My body is. I feel like I may have a cramp or two. You?”

“A little. The wine and all.” She put her hands on his chest, looking down at his smile. “Did you bring your things in?”

He shook his head. “I should go get that.” She used her knees to crawl off of him, reaching her arms up and doing her best to pull him off the couch. He wasn’t helping her in any way.”

“I’ll go get the bed ready. Meet you upstairs.”

Seokmin nodded, giving her one last departing kiss on top of her head before he made his way to the foyer and out the door. Eden got the bedroom ready, pulling out the sheets and changing into comfier clothes.

She perked up when seeing him in the hallway with his bag, stepping aside and closing the door when he was in. They did their best to be quiet and get ready for bed in the guest bathroom.

She sat on her side of the bed, covering her bottom half with the comforter and watching him plop down next to her with a big sigh.

“Long day?” She laid her chin on his chest, looking up at him.

He smiled, subtly shaking his head. He smiled in her direction, brushing his fingers through her hair. 

“So… what do you think?” She waited for him to answer with a grin, knowing that he would validate what she knew to be true.

“She really is perfect.” His eyes smiled along with his lips at the sight of hers. “Really, like she looks equally like her mom and dad. And she’s so…calm.”

“I knew she would like you.” She traced her finger over the embroidery on his shirt. When she looked back up into his eyes, she sensed something deeper in meaning behind his expression.

He didn’t have to use words to get his point across. It seemed they had both thought of the same thing at one point. They both were so completely unaware of the need to see each other with children. Now that they both witnessed it, it seemed their minds were running overtime to come up with different scenarios in which they saw more of the other with kids. He was clearly imagining what Eden would look like holding their very own child in the future. It flashed before his eyes for a split second before Evangeline had acknowledged him, bringing him back to reality. He was certain, believing that she was indeed compatible with children. Tonight was only more confirmation.

She would be lying if she said she wasn’t imagining the same exact things as him.

[justmochi]

last day

series :: eunmin in busan 2023 💌

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 3.8k

synopsis :: eden & seokmin's final day in busan

time :: february 17, 2023

warnings :: there's a scene where eden helps dk with shaving his face, so there is mentioning of the words razor, cut, and nicked. i rly don't know how to write shaving so bear with me. they also take a bath together.

a/n :: this is not all that happened on their final day. there will be an entirely different post for the smut c: then after that THE BUSAN TRIP IS FINISHED! it only took me a year

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She stood in the door of the bathroom, gripping the blanket against her naked body as she watched him rearrange his products. She couldn’t help but check him out, eyeing his broad shoulders with all the moles scattered on his body. When he dampened his face with water, he got startled seeing her standing there, her arms crossed and head against the doorframe. He turned around, squealing a bit as he clutched his chest.

Eden snickered to herself, collecting her robe off the hook which prompted him to quickly turn back around to give her some privacy. “Did I scare you?”

“Yes, I didn’t know you were awake yet.” He pouts, trying to keep his eyes on lathering up his shave soap while he blushes.

She was now in her fluffy, cozy robe, walking towards him before pressing her front to his back, wrapping her arms around his waist and hugging him. “That’s what I came to tell you.” She placed a kiss on the center of his back, reaching up on her toes to kiss the mole on his shoulder. “I’m awake.”

He grinned, looking at the top of her head that he could barely see behind him due to her height. He bends his knees a bit, Eden taking it upon herself to kiss his cheek.

“Good morning. Did you sleep okay?” Seokmin asks her, raising his eyebrow.

“Never better.” She pecks him on the lips. “Whatcha doing?”

She moves next to him, turning around and hoisting herself up on the counter. She purses her lips while admiring his body, her attention quickly switching to all his products laid out. She’s never seen him shave before. She can’t remember a time, if any, where she has felt anything other than his baby soft skin on his face. It was always something he did by himself in private.

“Shaving.” He runs his fingers along his jaw, studying himself in the mirror, taking the towel he laid out and wrapping it around his neck.

She blinks a couple of times before leaning closer to him, squinting her eyes. If she wasn’t so close to his face, she wouldn’t have noticed the tiniest hairs coming in.

Seokmin is quick to explain himself when seeing her confused face. “I know what you’re thinking. It’s just a peeve of mine.”

“It’s cute. This is why your skin is always so soft, huh?” She coos, rubbing her fingers through his hair to tease him. The tips of his ears grow red as he picks up the brush, swirling it around the soap some more. He is about to put the cream on his jaw until she stops him. “Can I?”

“You wanna do it?”

“Could be fun.” She takes the brush out of his hand and picks up some of the cream, spreading it across his skin. She tries to apply it elegantly, making sure it isn’t messy.

“You don’t have to be so gentle. I usually just go in.” He makes a quick swirling motion as Eden takes more, mirroring what he is doing. She laughs, feeling uncertain whether she’s being too rough.

She smacks her lips together and he flattens his so she can run the brush across his lips. She isn’t sure whether she’s using too much or too little, but by the time she thinks it’s evenly applied, he resembles Santa Claus.

“Ho ho ho. You’re so cute!” She forces her voice lower, the couple snorting together while Seokmin gets his razor out. He’s about to start shaving until his eyes turn to her.

“Why don’t you give it a try?” He holds out the razor to her and she takes it without a second thought.

She looks excited until she stops. “I’m not gonna cut you, right? I mean I’ve never nicked myself before so I won’t cut you, right?”

“No baby, you won’t cut me.” He points his finger. “I go down. Wash. Left across, wash, right, wash again, and if I have to I go up last.”

“That’s an elaborate shaving regimen.” She smirks, placing her hand on his shoulder while her dominant one drags the razor down his face. He rests his palms on her thighs, trying not to smile when seeing her so concentrated. Her vision must have defied her because she hears the sound of the prickly hairs being cut away and she knows that he had growth coming in. Seokmin turns on the faucet, taking the metal razor from her and rinsing it out under the water and handing it back to her.

She shakes out the excess water before going back over his skin. Her eyebrows frown as she  leans closer, watching as she glides away the cream. He can’t help but study her features, especially her tongue just poking out from

between her lips. “Keep looking at me like that and I might actually cut you.”

He rolls his eyes, unable to speak as he pushes out his jaw to give her easier access to his chin. When she’s done in that area, she starts on the other side of his face. 

“Should I look forward to this in the future when we move in together?”

“Of course. I don’t think I could do it everyday but of course.” Her lips curve upwards, kissing him on the forehead.

“I don’t do it everyday.” He pauses once he sees she’s not phased. “Every other day... Okay, four days maximum. That’s all I can take.”

“I can work with that.” She finishes up on the first round, watching as he splashes water on his face to get rid of any leftover cream. He leaves his face wet as his eyes point to the tiny cup. She grabs his application brush again, gathering more cream and painting it on his face. “This is so fun.”

She starts going to the left now, having difficulty focusing with his fingers pressing into her thighs. “I wish shaving was this fun–“

Seokmin takes a sharp inhale quickly, pulling away from her. She widens her eyes, dropping his razor in the sink and turning his head towards her with her fingers, not paying any attention to the shaving cream getting on her.

“Did I get you? Shit.” She curses to herself, trying to find exactly where he got cut but finding no evidence of it. “Where did I get you? I’m sorry–“

His eyebrows relax, pecking her on the lips and getting some of his shaving cream on her face. She tries to blink away the tears that are pooling her eyes when she realizes he is just messing with her.

“You can be a real jerk, you know that?” Eden swipes the towel from around his neck, wiping her hands clean before throwing it at him.

“I’m sorry!” He apologizes, trying to kiss her some more and laughing when she pushes him away.

“Sure.” She rubs the back of her hand on her face, pushing herself forward off the counter and going to walk away.

He catches her waist, his eyes pleading and she almost falls for his golden retriever act. “I still have 2 more rounds to do.”

Eden tucks her lips into a pout, approaching him to put her hands on his shoulders and going up on her toes. She kisses his forehead which seems to be the only vacant spot without shaving cream covering him. “Then you’ll have no problem finishing it on your own.”

He’s almost convinced until she bursts his bubble. She clicks her tongue before strutting back into the bedroom. “You let me know when you’re sorry and ready to use the bathtub.”

“I am sorry!”

She settled on sorting all her clothes into her luggage, leaving an outfit set aside for when they got out of the bathtub. She left her necessary skincare products on the sink, packing the rest of what she didn’t need.

Half an hour passed before he finally finished shaving, sitting on the edge of the tub in his robe, dipping his hand under the faucet before he thought it was the perfect temperature. He really should have been packing too, but he wanted to delay going home as much as possible.

Eden made sure everything was where it belonged and didn’t leave anything out. When she zipped her pouch, she looked in the mirror to see him with a content smile on his face, checking her out. She pursed her lips, spinning around on her heel to face him. He cleared his throat to save himself before looking behind him and seeing how full the tub was.

She let out a heavy sigh before sitting on his thigh, wrapping her arms around his neck. She leaned in, whispering in his ear. “I saw that.” She pecked his earlobe, breaking away and kissing his forehead.

“I have no shame.” He hugs her tighter by the waist, resting his head against her chest. “This trip has been so amazing.”

She agrees with a hum, brushing her fingers through his hair. “I have a suggestion.”

“Tell me.”

She rubs her thumb back and forth on his cheek, kissing him on his brow bone. “Let’s try to come back here every year. To this exact house.”

He smirks before pulling away from her chest. He looks up at her with a smile, nodding before gently pressing his lips to hers. “I’d love that. O-obviously if you don’t have any schedules and it would always have to be after we celebrate carats birthd–”

A smile creeps onto her face, scrunching her nose before letting her giggle escape. “I know. Even if it’s not exactly on our birthdays, I would love nothing more than to come back here and celebrate each other around that time. Or any time for that matter.”

“Anywhere you want, anything you want.”

Seokmin’s eyes glimmer while looking at her, getting lost in her gaze. She breaks their eye contact by leaning over to see the tub filled with bubbles. “I think it’s ready.”

He wasted no time getting into the bathtub as Eden clipped her hair up before stepping into the water. She felt Seokmin’s hands on her hips as he helped her sit down. The gesture itself makes her body rise in temperature. She spreads the bubbles around evenly, making sure her body is covered before laying back against his chest.

He pushes his fingers gently into her shoulder, trying to get her to relax some more. Her eyebrows scrunch up together as he manages to ease the tension in her back and a moan sounds off from her body.

He would continue to massage her back but he’s afraid of what he would do if she kept moaning like that. Instead, he wraps his arms around her, bubbles dripping down his arm as he kisses her neck.

She grins, shutting her eyes as she runs her fingers across his wrist. “I am going to miss this tub.”

He chuckles next to her ear, feeling his warm breath blow against her skin. “Why don’t you find a place that has a bathtub?”

“Wouldn’t that require me living alone?”

Seokmin clicks his tongue, trying to think of some alternatives for her but finding none. Until an idea popped into his brain. It was illogical but he didn’t care one bit.

“When should we move in together?”

They’ve talked about it a few times but nothing came of it. He still lives with some of his members and Eden has been encouraged by the girls a few times to venture out on her own. It would be a big step for him and her both.

“Is that something you’d like to do in the near future?” She asked him, letting go of his hand and swirling circles around her kneecap. She watched the bubbles dissolve to keep her mind distracted from running a marathon.

He grabs her left hand, running his thumb over her ring. “There’s nothing I’ve dreamed about more.”

Eden uses her other hand to intertwine their fingers together, wiping the bubbles off his hand to see his ring more clearly. “What would we do if we’re away?”

“Well, I guess I can just keep my room and stay with Vernon and Chan when I want to. I’m sure the girls would always be happy to have you, your sister too. Then we can be together whenever our schedules allow us.”

She nods. “That sounds perfect.” She turns her head a bit to look back at him. She is immediately met with his smile and he leans in to kiss her.

“Wanna start looking in our free time?” He asks her, and Eden nods. It was as simple as that. There was no doubt they wanted to live together and they didn’t need to dwell on the possibility any longer.

Eden smiles like an idiot, letting her head fall back against him as she inspects their connected hands. The water soaks into the spaces where his hands are peeling.

“The prettiest hands.” She whispers to herself but he hears her clearly.

“Not so much.” Seokmin lets go of her hand, pulling his away so he can dip it back underwater. He has confided in her many times about his eczema. She’s saddened by how insecure he is about it but she still thinks he’s beautiful regardless.

Eden grabs his hand back, holding it close to her chest. “My favorite hands.”

“They just don’t look good.” He frowns, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I don’t like looking at them.”

She spreads his fingers out, pressing her lips all over his hand, adoring each spot that he finds to be unpretty. “It’s okay, Minee. They are perfectly imperfect.” She kisses the back of his hand one more time before using his arm as a pillow.

They spend the next few minutes in the same position, hearing the drip drops of the faucet and their combined breathing. He joins his hands together in her middle, swiping his thumbs against her stomach. He feels her tense a bit until she laughs.

“Ticklish?” He kisses a spot behind her ear as he giggles along with her.

Eden turns in his grasp, reaching her hand up to cup his cheek. She hovers her lips over his with a smile. He quickly pecks the tip of her nose, grabbing a handful of bubbles from behind her and spreading them over her back.

“You meant what you said about moving in, right?” Eden’s fingertips trace his bone structure on his shoulders.

“Always.”

She smiles, kissing him and feeling her stomach flutter as he drags a hand down her spine. Eden starts to imagine going to sleep and waking up next to him daily.

“You wanna know something else?” Seokmin speaks seductively next to her ear.

“Hmm?”

“Once we move in together, we’ll have tons of privacy.”

“Because we need lots of that.” She chuckles, leaving a kiss along his jaw.

“I think we deserve that at the very least.” His palm supports the back of her neck as he begins to nip at her lips. When he’s done enough teasing, he kisses her long and hard. “Don’t you wish we had more freedom like we’ve had these past few days?”

The couple spent the rest of the morning packing their belongings, as well as picking up the house. They didn’t make too much of a mess, but they really just wanted to make housekeeping's job easier.

“Do we have everything?” Eden asked, blocking the sun with her hand.

“I think so. Wanna double check?”

They did one last sweep of the house, easing Eden’s mind. She always had a big fear of leaving something precious behind whenever they traveled.

Once the rental car was packed and loaded, Seokmin put the keys back into their box and walked back to the car where she was sitting in the passenger seat.

He laid his hand flat in the center, palm faced up. She smiled, grabbing his hand and squeezing as she looked out the window. He started to drive, watching how she waved goodbye to the house.

“Are you sad?” He shook their intertwined hands together, watching the road but also catching glances at her with every chance he got.

“A little. I don’t want this to end…”

“It’s okay baby. We’ll be back next year.” He brings their joined hands to his lips, pressing a kiss to the back of hers.

“I know, you’re right.” She looks over, her lips curving upwards.

“Wanna go for a walk on the beach before we have to go to the airport? We have a bit of time to spare.”

“Can we get a milkshake too?” Her eyes grew wide as she pushed out her bottom lip.

He smiles, unable to stop the snort he lets out. He never intends to ever tell her no, but he loves seeing the hopeful gleam in her eyes everytime. “Of course. Anything you want.”

They agree on one place they discovered on their first day in Busan, ordering two chocolate milkshakes to go. The beach was just a little walk from the cafe, so they parked their rental and started to stroll while sipping on their milkshakes.

“I don’t know how you drink cold stuff with the weather like this.” Seokmin held her hand as they walked in the sand, while he pulled his sleeve down to cover his bare hand from the cold drink.

“If it tastes good, then I don’t mind.” She smiled, squinting from how bright the sun was. She was mostly finished with hers, the two of them both snorting at the slurping sounds coming from her straw.

“I think you got it.”

“You never truly have it all.” Her smile fades and she looks up at him, hoping to mask the little sadness in her voice.

He notices the change in her body language immediately, giving her hand a squeeze that turns her skin white. “Look.”

“Hmm?” He lets go of her hand, crouching down to start drawing their initials in the sand.

Eden smiles and her heart flips in every direction. She uses his back for support, lowering herself down next to and leaning her head on his shoulder. She proceeds to draw hearts, big and small, around the letters. Whatever feeling she was feeling prior, it’s all gone now.

“We’ll be back.” He turns his head, placing a kiss on her temple. He flips the switch on his camera to take a picture of the scene before them. “I promise.”

She nods, flipping the hair blowing in her face behind her ear. “Okay.”

“Hey,” Seokmin stroked the top of her head as the plane was about to land. She squinted one of her eyes open to see him looking down at her. She didn’t even remember falling asleep.

“Are we here?” She pulled her coat higher up to cover her shoulders.

“Yeah.” He reached around her, working to fasten her seatbelt. Then he started to stroke her cheek with his thumb to wake her up a bit more.

“I didn’t mean to fall asleep on you.” She stretched her arms, arching her back off the seat.

“Don’t worry. I know you need the rest.” He kissed her eyelid, searching for her hand under her coat.

They inevitably got stuck in traffic on the way home, filling the time they had left with small talk. They discussed what other things they would do the next time they visited Busan, restaurants and attractions. He told her about his schedules for the next few days, the girl feeling excited for him.

Eden held the door open for him, shutting it behind herself as he carried her luggage inside her dorm.

“We’re home!” She shouted as both of them changed out of their shoes. She grabbed his hand while he wheeled her suitcase into the main room.

They didn’t expect all of her members to be huddled up together on the couch, awaiting their arrival. He got shy, waving at the girls hesitantly.

“How was it?” Rosé was the first one to speak.

“It was so much fun.” Eden smiled, squeezing his hand and leaning against him.

“Let’s see it!” Lisa clapped her hands together, letting go of her legs that were to her chest.

Eden was confused, looking between the girls and her boyfriend. “See what?”

“About that…” He scratched the back of his neck, chuckling nervously.

Jennie raised her hand. “Seungkwan and I helped him pick out your ring.”

“You did?” Her jaw dropped, holding on tighter to his hand as she looked back and forth between them. “Did you?”

“I couldn’t remember your ring size, so I asked Jennie. I thought it’d be better the more help I had.”

Eden pouted, letting go of his hand and going on her toes to wrap her arms around his neck. “Minee…” She kissed his cheek before letting go, walking over to the couch and plopping down next to Jennie. She put her hand out, flexing her fingers as they all got a good look at the new ring on her finger.

“He really does have impeccable taste.” Jennie turned her head to smile at her. Eden’s face made her elaborate more. “He had three candidates and each one suited you so well. But this one, this one was made for you.”

Eden tried not to shed anymore tears, closing her eyes as she pursed her lips. She was so thankful to have her members and Seokmin. “Awe, I love you guys.”

“We love you too.” Jennie kissed the side of her head.

She looked back towards Seokmin, taking notice of him playing with the handle of her luggage awkwardly. She pushed herself off the couch. “Okay, enough ogling,” She reached for his free hand and dragged him back to her room.

Once he was in, she shut the door behind him and took her luggage from him. She stood it beside her bed, turning to pull him into her arms. He leaned down a bit to make it easier for her, clutching his wrist with one hand as they rested low around her waist.

“Thank you so much.” She murmured into his shoulder, squeezing him tighter.

“Of course. I love you.” He kissed her temple, rubbing his hand up and down her back.

“I love you more.” There was mischief in her tone, knowing just the right way to set him off.

“Oh no you don’t,” He lifted her by the hips, wrapping her legs around his waist as she squealed, holding on to him tightly. He sat them down on the edge of her bed, pressing his fingers into the fabric of her pants.

She pecked him on the lips, getting a good look at all his features. She smiled, looking into his eyes before his lips, then kissing him a bit longer. “You’ll make sure Vernon gets his present, right?”

“Yes, of course.” He nuzzled his face into her chest, hugging her and inhaling her perfume. “Did you have fun?”

“Fun is an understatement.” Eden brushed her fingers through his hair at the base of his neck, while she swept her thumb against his ear. “It was beautiful. We needed this.”

“Good, because we’re doing the entire thing over again next year.” He pressed a raspberry to her collarbone, making her squirm away from his lips.

[justmochi]

pre-birthday

series :: eunmin in busan 2023 💌

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 4.8k

synopsis :: eunmin’s second day in busan.

time :: february 16, 2023

warnings :: again, very long since it contains everything they did in the day. fluff so cute u might pukee. eunmin talking about kids.

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Eden had just finished taking her pictures of the tray, putting their freshly brewed coffee down. She made hers how she liked it and tried her best to match his taste. She got up extra early to shower, get ready, and plan out their day to celebrate Seokmin’s birthday.

It was their last full day in Busan together and she wanted to dedicate the day to him and celebrate his birthday that she couldn’t be with him for on the 18th.

She debated what time to wake him up so he could rest fully, but she was getting impatient and wanted to treat him to breakfast. So she put her phone in her back pocket, making sure things looked tidy on the tray before picking it up and carefully walking upstairs.

She pushed the cracked door open with her back, tiptoeing in and setting the tray on the dresser. He was sleeping peacefully, curled into a ball with the blankets draping over his head to block out the sun. 

She sat on the edge of the bed, pulling the covers off of him and kissing his elbow, all the way up to his shoulder. He budged slightly, but not enough to wake up fully.

“Minee…” She whispered his nickname, running her fingertips along his back. Nothing.

“Honey…” He shifted slightly, letting out a hum.

She tried so hard to bite her tongue, wondering whether this was an appropriate thing to say. She bent down close to his ear, kissing his neck before whispering again. “…Oppa,”

He finally opened his eyes, turning back at her with a hum. He squinted his eyes from the sun, stretching out his limbs as she giggled.

“That woke you right up.” She kissed the corners of his lip, then his forehead before pushing his hair out of his eyes.

“What’d you say just now?”

“Hmm? I said something?” She furrowed her eyebrows, playing dumb.

“The names.”

“Minee?” He shook his head. “Honey?” He smiled but shook his head again. “That’s all I said.”

“No I swear you said-“

“Oppa?” The couple said the word at the same time, Seokmin’s eyes bulging as he lay flat against the mattress. He covered his face to hide his blush.

“I’m not saying it ever again.” She patted his stomach over the blanket, standing up and approaching the dresser.

“Just once more? At least let me record it!” He pouted, kicking his legs.

“Nope.” She picked up the tray, walking over to him, and setting it on the mattress. “Happy birthday!”

She picked up the kazoo, blowing into it as he jumped right up. She laughed as he sat up, pulling the blankets up to cover his chest. He ran his hand across his eyes, smiling as he was surprised with breakfast in bed.

“But it’s not my-“ He tried to speak before Eden put her hand over his mouth.

“No, it’s not your birthday yet. But it is our last full day so we’re celebrating early.” Their banter from the previous day about her birthday made its way into the next day. She put her hand under his chin, massaging it like a cat. “Since you were so good to me yesterday, I’m spoiling you today.” She kissed him on the lips quickly,

“Your food is gonna get cold. Dig in.” She motioned to him, sitting back with her hands in her lap. He picked up the spoon, mixing the egg, rice, and seaweed and topping it with the kimchi. He took a big bite, closing his eyes with a look of satisfaction on his face. “Is it okay?”

“Very good.” He covers his mouth, filling his cheeks with the food and taking his time to chew. “Did you make all this?”

They made eye contact for several seconds before they both snorted. He knew she wasn’t big on cooking, but he still appreciated her going out of her way.

“I didn’t want to cook you something bad, so I ordered these this morning and plated it. I did make the coffee though.”

He sipped on the coffee quickly, nodding to himself as a smile crept into his face. “It’s very good, E. Thank you.”

“Go ahead and eat.” She ruffled her fingers through his messy hair with a smile. “Do you want me to run you a bath or start a shower?”

He smiled, chewing his food and swallowing before answering. “I’ll go for a shower. Are you gonna join me?”

She snickered, throwing her head down. “I showered earlier, so not today.”

He pouted, turning his head as he played with his food. “Not even for my birthday?”

She held his face in her hands, leaning forward and kissing his forehead. “But I have so much planned for you today.”

A grin slowly crept on his face, looking up into her eyes. He looked less bummed as she ran her thumb against his cheek. “We’ll definitely have to pick out a house with a bathtub when we move in together.”

She nodded her head, getting off the bed and going over to his suitcase. “Eat. I’ll warm your clothes up and start the water.”

So he finished eating his breakfast as she took some of his clothes downstairs to the laundry room. When she came back up, she started his shower, making sure he had towels laid out neatly for him.

While he showered, Eden took his tray and began doing the dishes. As she was tidying everything up, she was humming to herself with a smile on her face as the sun lit up the entire house. She was a bit bummed knowing their trip would end soon but she was looking forward to more happy days like these.

“I’m done.” She turned around, seeing him dressed in a loose shirt that exposed his arms and chest and his wet hair covering his forehead.

She turned back around, finishing drying the plates as he walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Eden threw her head back against his shoulder, wiping her hands dry as he kissed her neck.

“I don’t wanna go home.” He pouted, voice muffled against her skin. She smiled, putting her hands over his and sighing.

“I know how you feel.”

“I just wanna marry you already. And have so many more mornings like this. Everyday.” He blurted out, turning her around to face him in his arms. He snuck his hand behind her neck, kissing her forehead before her lips.

Her hands rested at his waist, smiling as they touched each other. “We just got promise rings, let’s slow down a bit.” She joked with a chuckle. “I want nothing more than to wake up next to you every day.”

Seokmin couldn’t hide the blush creeping onto his face, feeling his heart explode at her words. He lifted her up by the hips, setting her on the countertop before hugging her. He pressed his face against her chest, sighing contently as she brushed her fingers through his wet hair.

“Do you think our children will be vocalists or rappers?” He asked her with the straightest face ever. She laughed a bit too hard, throwing her head back and hitting it against the cabinet.

He gasped, looking up at her and putting his hand behind her head. “Oh my god, I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay, don’t worry.” She snorted, covering her mouth as he relaxed just a little bit. He hated when things like this happened in fear of hurting her.

“I think they’ll be a vocal.” She smiled, pursing her lips. “How could they not?”

“You’re right. You do have such a beautiful voice.”

“I was talking about you, Minee.” She pressed her finger against his forehead, rolling her eyes.

“They’ll be born from good vocalists. But they’ll get their rapping skills from their mom.” She leaned back against the cabinet carefully, laughing at his comment. She broke their contact, looking off to the side as her smile faded.

He took note of her facial expressions, his soon falling too. He stroked her cheek, turning her attention back to him. “I think I got too ahead of myself. We can drop it.”

After all, he didn’t want to pressure or overwhelm her when talking about their future together. She shook her head, holding his hand.

“No, you’re fine. I’ve just always wondered if I would be a good mother.”

He frowned. “How come?”

“I don’t know, maybe it’s because of the way I grew up?” She said with uncertainty, being reminded of her childhood. “Some people, it’s just in their nature. It’s like they’re born with motherly instincts. I guess I want to be a better parent than what I got as a child.”

He was all ears, trying his best to understand how she felt and putting himself in her shoes. All he could do was hug her, placing his head against her chest and sighing. “For what it’s worth, I think you’d be an amazing mom. And it will be a long time before that happens, so just tell me if you’re not comfortable discussing it.”

Eden smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck and feeling her heart ache. “You will no doubt be an amazing dad. I’m certain.” She whispered against his ear, knowing that even though he had his face snuggled into her chest, he was blushing.

“So today, I was thinking we could work on one of your Lego sets.” She pulled him back, hands resting on his cheeks. “Obviously the one with fewer pieces though.”

“Oh yeah, of course.” His eyes lit up instantly, the little passionate boy in him coming out.

“And then we head to the market.” She cocked her eyebrows up with excitement.

“The market?”

“Yeah. I wanted to have a little cookout with a bonfire and s’mores.”

His eyes widened with stars in them. “S’mores?”

“Oh, and I also want to see if I can find a present for Vernon. I don’t know what he likes though.” She stroked his hair at the base of his neck.

“I can help.” He reassured her with a smile.

She nodded, pushing him back just a bit so she could hop off the counter. “I’ll go get the lego’s.” Her hand brushed his shoulder before she skipped up the stairs and to the bedroom.

Eden came back, set the box down on the table before sitting across from him. The next two hours would be a lot of trial and error.

She kept referring back to the instructions, getting frustrated when some of the pieces wouldn’t go together. She laughed like she was going insane, Seokmin reaching over the table to reassure her. Even when she thought she broke one of the pieces, all he could do was smile and fix the pieces in her hand.

“You’re doing great.” He smiled, looking up from his big piece to see her getting the hang of things. “And now we just…” He handed her his piece, motioning for her to connect hers with his.

She was careful, making sure not to break or mess up what he had already made. With a bit of force, the pieces forged together and completed the moon part.

She let out a big sigh, slamming her head against the table a little too hard. He gasped, reaching over the table and putting his hands around her head.

“This is so intense.” She snorted, feeling her sanity fading when building legos.

“You and hard surfaces.” He giggled with her but deep down he was worried about how hard she hit her head. “You need to be more careful baby.”

“I know I know.” She used her elbows to hold her face up, reaching for the instructions. “What’s next?”

“Why don’t you let me finish it and you can start making a list of everything we need at the market?” He slid the paper over to himself with his finger, looking up at her.

“Are you sure? I don’t want to let you finish it by yourself.”

“I’ll be okay. We’ve already got the hard part over with.” He held up the moon with a smile on his face. “You’re practically a pro Lego builder now.”

“No, I am not.” She rolled her eyes, standing to her feet before walking to the other side of the table.

“But you are. For someone who hasn’t built legos before in their life, you’re great.” She walked behind him, wrapping her arms around his neck as he looked up at her. She shook her head with a smirk, leaning down to kiss him on the forehead.

She observed him from behind, resting her chin on top of his head as he continued to build the legos. She asked him what kind of meat he was craving and any sides that popped into his mind. She took the seat next to him, scooting closer as she pulled out her notes app and started typing down their grocery list. Their knees were touching, never being able to get enough physical contact.

“And done.” He used the last piece, completing the building and turning the LED light on. Eden looked up from her phone, widening her eyes when seeing the bear all put together. He looked in her direction, leaning to give her a peck on the cheek “It’s cute!”

“Where are you gonna put it?” She asked him, looking down at his lips before they shifted to his eyes.

“Should I put it on my nightstand? Or what about my shelf?”

“Wherever you’d like, but it’d be perfect as a nightlight.”

She felt like she won the lottery when entering this one vintage shop that had almost everything she needed. They left the airbnb as soon as Seokmin finished building his Lego set. They had been to several shops already, only buying things for each other and Eden finding it extremely difficult to pick out a gift for Vernon.

“Are you sure he’s gonna like it?” She watched the cashier scan her items, turning to Seokmin.

“Yes, don’t worry. He will appreciate anything you get him. And these are completely up his alley.

She pursed her lips as the woman packaged the cat mug. She also got him cat socks and a coaster. She can’t remember the last time she had this much trouble picking out presents for someone. But when she thought of Vernon, the first thing that came to her mind was cats.

After paying, they exited the shop hand in hand. “Are you getting hungry?” She asked him with a smile, making their way back to their car.

“Starving.” He pulled her closer by wrapping his arm around her, stumbling as her bag hit his knee accidentally. She chuckled, putting all their stuff in the backseat.

“To the market?” She fastened her seatbelt, watching him start the car and getting comfy. He rubbed his hands together since it was still very cold outside.

“I’ve been craving barbecue so bad these past few weeks.” Seokmin held his palm open over the center, wasting no time in intertwining their fingers. “I just don’t want to buy more than we can eat and waste food.”

“We’ll just have to eat all night then.”

“But I have other plans for the rest of the night.” She mumbled under her breath, looking out the window and watching each sidewalk crack pass.

“What was that?” He smirked, locking eyes with her as she stuttered to speak.

She played dumb, raising her eyebrows. “Hmm?”

“I thought I heard you say something.” He returned his eyes to the road as he snickered. He knew what she said loud and clear but wasn’t going to pry any further.

They found the market closest to where they were staying, Eden pulling out her phone while entering. She noticed how he wasn’t by her side, turning around and seeing him grab a shopping cart. There was a loud noise as he pulled it from another cart, Seokmin flinching and steering it in her direction. He stopped, pursing his lips as his ears turned red.

She giggled, grabbing the end with her hand and leading him throughout the store. They collected all their vegetables and side dishes that they desired for tonight. Eden contemplated what type of meat to buy, looking over the selection.

He seemed to have fallen behind, getting distracted by all the meat and accidentally running over her ankles with the cart. “Oh- I’m so sorry!”

She reached for her sock, pulling them back up after he ran them over. She was being too quiet which worried him. Instead, she joined his side, insisting that they switch places.

“Here, you can run me over too.” He stood in front of the cart, turning his back and waiting for him to hit his ankles. All she did was push the cart past him.

“Don’t worry, I’ll get you when you least expect it.” She gave him a devilish grin, knowing he was in for it big time.

Almost an hour went by when they made it to the checkout. Seokmin finished putting all their things on the belt before pulling out his wallet. Just as he was about to give his card to the woman, Eden gripped the bars on the cart, pushing it forward and clashing right with his ankle. She didn’t expect it to be that rough and immediately regretted it.

She widened her eyes with a gasp, her mouth hanging open as she pulled the cart back and grabbed his arm. “I’m sorry, I really didn’t mean to do it that hard!”

He pouted his lips, handing his card to the lady but never breaking eye contact with Eden.

“Are you okay?” Her hand touched his shoulder, looking down at his foot. He took his opportunity to tease her.

He nodded, not speaking as the woman handed his card back. The stranger tried her best not to eavesdrop on them but she couldn’t help the smirk on her face at how cute they were.

He was still giving her the silent treatment when walking back to their car. Now she was really

growing paranoid.

“Minee, you know I didn’t mean it.” She tried patting his back, only to be ignored again.

Eden attempted to help him load the car with all their groceries, but he beat her to it and was really worried that he might actually be mad at her.

“Hey, please don’t ignore me.” She frowned, rubbing her fingers over her knuckles to hopefully ease the lump growing in her throat.

“Seokmin-“ Once he shut the car trunk, he quickly grabbed her face and planted a kiss on her lips. Her anxiety vanished as they kissed, but when she pulled away, she crossed her arms and avoided his gaze.

“You little shit.” She rolled her eyes as he started to giggle. He pulled her into a hug, kissing the top of her head.

“You’re so cute when you're all worried like that.”

“There’s nothing cute about almost making me cry.” She turned her body, standing on the passenger side and waiting for him to unlock the door. He hurried to put their cart away.

He smiled at her from the other side of the car, making faces at her through the window.

“If you don’t open the damn door right now-“ He quickly unlocked the doors, sitting down and getting himself buckled in.

She stared straight forward as her fingers played with the straps on her purse. He leaned forward, trying to see if she would look at him.

“Don’t look at me like that.” She didn’t even have to make eye contact to know he was doing his pouty puppy dog face.

“Are you mad?” He reached over to twirl a piece of her hair around his finger. She sighed, ignoring his question and slouching in the seat.

Each time she tried to look away, he would only lean forward more. “Oh baby…”

“We’re not leaving till you at least hold my hand.” He held his hand open on the center console, flexing his fingers as he waited.

She didn’t want to give in too easily, but he started humming while tapping his fingers on the wheel. She was a sucker for his singing, and the big sigh he let out caused her to cave.

His hand felt much warmer now, smiling to himself as they made their way back to where they were staying. “I’m sorry for messing with you, E.”

“Yeah yeah.” She pursed her lips, putting her head back against the seat and looking over at him.

“I love you.” He filled his cheeks up with air, pleading with his eyes for her to say it back.

“I love you too.” She used her other hand to pat his wrist.

“Then can I get a kiss?”

She reached over to give him a kiss on the cheek, but he turned his head at the last second and pecked her on the lips. She flattened her lips, rolling her eyes with a sigh. He noticed her clenching her jaw from being so flustered. She looked away, Seokmin squeezing her hand tighter than before.

“So cute.”

Once they got back to the airbnb, they got straight to preparing dinner. Seokmin helped prepare the side dishes, as well as grilling the meat. She was never a good cook but she still wanted to try her best for his birthday.

After filling their tummies with their first round of meat, she asked him to coach her through grilling the meat. She caught on quickly, not needing too much guidance from him. As always, he thought it was appropriate to capture the moment, snapping pictures on his camera.

He tried her cooking first, making sure to reassure her that it was really yummy. And when she tasted it herself, she was surprised.

Once they grilled all the meat they bought, the couple was shocked that there weren’t that many leftovers. It was still a bit chilly outside, but they had the heat from the grill to warm them up.

Eden and Seokmin returned inside, washing all their dishes from dinner and neatly putting them back where they belonged. Sometime during dinner, he started the bonfire where they would roast their s’mores later.

“I don’t think I’ve had s’mores since my childhood.” Eden was putting together the crackers and the chocolates, sticking the marshmallows on skewers.

“It’s gonna be so good.” He sat by the fire, holding the skewer far from the actual flame because he feared it would catch on fire. She sat down next to him, their shoulders touching as she turned her marshmallow and letting it roast perfectly.

“Minee, you gotta actually hold it close to the fire to cook.” She gently guided his hand closer, watching as the marshmallow turned into a golden color.

“You’re a pro at this.” He looked over at her, smiling as their eyes met. She blushed, turning to face the fire when she gasped. While he was admiring her profile, he held the marshmallow over the fire too long and it caught on fire.

“Your marshmallow!”

He whipped his head forward, eyes widening as he pulled the skewer out of the fire and blowing hard to put out the flame. He pouted, fake crying as he dropped his head.

“You can have mine, don’t worry.” She snorted, taking his skewer away from him and standing to her feet. She walked over to the table where she had most of their sandwiches ready, only having to put the marshmallow in the middle and top it.

She looked back at him, taking another marshmallow out of the bag and sticking a candle into the middle of it. She had secretly snuck candle toppers into the cart when they were shopping.

“Close your eyes!” She shouted, lighting the wick as he put his hands over his eyes. On his plate was his s’more and next to it was a plain marshmallow with a candle in it. She didn’t know how to make it stick to the top of the s’more without it falling over and probably creating a bigger mess than they had already made.

She sat down next to him, holding the plate in front of his face and smiling. “Open.”

He removed his hands from his eyes, jaw dropping as he gasped. She started singing happy birthday to him, his eyes shifting back and forth from the s’more to Eden. The sandwich itself looked so yummy and put together, and then he saw the candle.

When she finally finished singing, she leaned in to give him a kiss on the cheek. “Happy birthday, my love. Now make a wish.”

He giggled, folding his hands together and closing his eyes. She focused on his features as the candle lit up his face. He really was so handsome.

A few seconds passed and he opened his eyes, blowing the candle out and taking the plate from her. “I already have everything I want.” Her cheeks and ears flushed red, Seokmin guiding her chin towards him with his finger and kissing her on the lips.

She couldn’t help but stare at his lips when they finally pulled away. They looked so tempting. But he quickly snapped her out of her thoughts as he sat the plate down on his lap, and took a big bite of the s’more. It was messy to say the least. He had chocolate and marshmallows on the corners of his lips.

“Is it good?” She snorted, standing up to get a napkin for him.

“It’s heaven.”

She sat back down next to him, turning his head and cleaning his lips off for him. “Let me have a bite too.” He offered his sandwich up, Eden holding onto his wrist as she tried to take a bite without being too messy with it.

“Even better than when I was younger.” He took the napkin from her, patting her lips off as well.

They had at least two more sandwiches before they were done eating. She told him she would clean up and put everything away, so all he had to do was sit back and enjoy the fire. She was inside for a while before she came back out, holding one of the throw blankets from the couch and unfolding it.

“May I sit?” She smiled, rotating the blanket and wrapping it around herself as he nodded quickly.

Eden sat down on his lap, covering the both of them with the blanket as she relaxed against him. He kissed her temple, wrapping his arm around her back as his other hand held her legs up.

She smiled, letting her head rest on his shoulder as she wrapped her arms around his neck. “Did you have a good pre-birthday?”

He couldn’t help but chuckle, patting her thigh. “Of course. Today was perfect.”

“I’m glad.” She folded her hands at the base of his neck, eyeing his lips before finally kissing him.

They both turned their attention to the fire that crackled before them. The day was finally coming to an end.

Eden looked up towards the sky, seeing the sparks that disappeared into the night and finding all the stars that were hidden behind the passing clouds. “Do you know anything about stars or constellations?”

“Probably not any more than you.” He tilted his up too, following close behind her.

She chuckled as she searched for the north star. She even tried to connect dots in her mind to complete any shape or object, but to no avail. She sighed, closing her eyes and resting against him as they enjoyed the quiet atmosphere with the fire to calm their worries.

If it wasn’t so cold outside, she would want to spend the night under the stars with the love of her life. When she finally opened her eyes, she looked back up to the night sky, finding the moon that had finally revealed itself.

“There’s the moon.” She pointed her hand up to the sky, looking at the man in her arms. Her content expression soon fell, seeing his glassy eyes watching the moon. “Baby, why are you crying?”

It seemed he didn’t even realize the tears pooling in his eyes, being snapped out of his own thoughts and looking at her. She frowned, stroking his cheek and wiping his tears away with the back of her finger. “What’s wrong?”

He scoffed at himself, patting his eyes with the blanket. “I’m okay. I’m just happy.”

“You’re crying happy tears?”

He nodded, pressing his forehead against hers and patting her head. “I love you so much.”

She smiled, holding back her own tears. Something they had in common was that they both felt like crying when seeing each other cry. “I love you more. Are you sure you’re okay?”

“Yes, I’m so happy.” He grabbed her hand, squeezing it close to his chest. “I am so happy to be here with you right now.”

Eden smiled, blinking a lot to not cry herself. “I love you. It’s okay if your head is running a little wild.” She tapped her fingers against his forehead, giggling together.

He tucked her hair behind her ear, holding her cheek as he kissed her. Her hands wrapped around his neck as she smiled against his lips.

“Your pre-birthday isn’t over yet, you know.” She whispered, brushing her fingers through his hair at his neck.

“Is that what we’re calling the time between your birthday and mine?” He snickered, his hands gripping her waist tighter.

“It’s smart once you think about it.” She chuckled, flipping her hair behind her shoulder. “We should probably put out the fire first before I give you my other present.”

He tapped her leg, signaling her to get up. She laughed loud, gripping the blanket close as she got off of him. He now had a little pep in his step.

[justmochi]

The girl slept peacefully under her covers, in such a deep slumber that she didn’t feel or hear the man get up from the bed and start readying himself to leave. He loved falling asleep at her place. It felt more spacious and cozy and less suffocating than his did.

So when she did manage to fall asleep with him there, he would be damned if he did anything to disturb her. But she always told him no matter how far in dreamland she was, that he always say goodbye to her because she hated waking up alone and not knowing when he left.

Seokmin pulls her covers up on her, bundling her up so none of the cold air gets in through any openings in the blanket. He reaches down and pushes her bangs apart to kiss her on the forehead. “E?”

He strokes her cheek with his hand, smiling as she shuffled awake. Her eyebrows furrow as she doesn’t open her eyes but instead hums.

“I have to leave soon.” He whispers, rubbing his hand in circles on her back. And he prepares himself, waiting for the next part in their routine.

She turns her head into the pillow, her speech slurred and quiet. “5 more minutes.” In no time, she undoes all his tucking in and holds the blanket up for him to get under. She would never know that he gets ready to leave 5 minutes earlier than when he’s supposed to, just so he can spend those spare minutes in bed with her.

He sighs with a smile on his face, putting his bag down and climbing into the bed with her. “5 more minutes.” He watches as her lips curl upwards, scooting closer to him so they can feel both of their heartbeats against each others.

His arm works its way under her pillow, pulling her closer and hugging her against his chest. He pecks just above her eyebrow as her arm draped over his side. She’s snuggling into him like a cat, inhaling the scent of his shirt. It’s almost enough for her to drift off to sleep again, but she fights to stay awake so she can enjoy the pure bliss of holding the man she loves and cherishing his presence.

He loves this. She loves this. They both love this short and sweet time they have just before the other leaves for their duties for the day. It is the closest thing to heaven that they experience while grounded to the earth.

He will sometimes hum to her or trace his own piece of artwork over her skin as they count down the seconds before he has to leave. It is almost the exact same scenario whenever she stays at his place and has to leave earlier before him.

In no time, their 5 minutes are up and now he wishes that he got ready to leave 10 minutes earlier so they could have double that time.

He sighs, hugging her tight and kissing her temple. “E, I really have to leave this time.” They both frown and Eden is hesitant to let her grip around him go. She regrettably nods, fumbling under the sheets for his hand and holding it.

“I love you.” He whispers, scooting out from under the covers and bundling her up again. He kisses her eyelids and cheek before leaving a peck on the top of her lip. “I’ll text you later, okay.”

“I love you more.” She mumbles with a nod, sleep threatening to take over her. He just smiles, brushing his hand through her hair and patting her shoulder that is covered with her blanket. He tiptoes out of her room, quietly shutting the door and in no time, she falls back into sleep.

[justmochi]

birthday surprise

series :: eunmin in busan 2023 💌

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 2.8k

synopsis :: seokmin has a surprise for eden’s birthday

time :: february 14, 2023

taglist :: @cafemilk-tea @cixrosie @moonlight-additions​ @cosmicwintr @astraw-astro @ateezjuliet @fromfreesia @succulentmom @kimhyejin3108 @enhacolor @multiplums

He stood outside her bedroom door, watching his watch finally strike midnight. He opened the door, holding her cake with one hand as he began to sing her happy birthday. Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa followed behind him. Eden covered her face, ears and cheeks flushing red before sitting up and chuckling like an idiot. 

“Happy birthday to you.” He smiled, making sure to protect the lit candles before she could blow them out. How he managed to hide a cake in her dorms was beyond her. As they finished singing to her, the girls clapped their hands as Seokmin sat down on the edge of her bed, holding the cake closer to her.

“Make a wish!”

She folded her hands together, shutting her eyes but being unable to prevent the corners of her lips from curling upwards. When she finally thought of her wish, she opened her eyes, blowing out all the candles on the cake as her audience clapped.

“What should we give you? 26 flicks or pinches?” Lisa joked, prepared to flick her across the forehead until Jisoo held her back.

“No flicks or pinches tonight. Her boyfriend is here tonight, let’s leave them.”

Eden held her hand out for the girls, thanking them for wishing her happy birthday at exactly midnight.

“Goodnight miss.” Jennie kissed the top of her head, pushing the rest of the girls out of her room.

Jisoo was the last one out, pulling the door shut as the couples attention was back on each other. Eden finally took a moment to look at her cake.

“How cute.” She looked up at him, unaware of him dipping his finger into the pink icing and leaving a dollop on her nose. “Hey!”

“So cute.” He started, chuckling before turning his face to kiss her on the lips. He tried not to get any icing on him but failed when he picked up a bit on the side of his nose.

She couldn’t help but wipe the little bit of icing off his nose, sticking her finger in her mouth to get a taste. Her eyes widened when her tastebuds met the sweetness. “This is pretty good icing.”

“Really?” His curiosity got the best of him, licking the icing off the tip of her nose and nodding in agreement with her. “Yummy.”

Eden snorted, covering her mouth as he set the cake on her nightstand, climbing onto the bed and hovering over her. His hands tickled her sides, causing her to squeal before he started his kiss attacks.

He left many kisses all over her, causing her to giggle. He pecked her collarbones, her neck, jawline, even all the high points of her face.

“Happy birthday, my love.” He squished her cheeks together, finally kissing her on the lips as she smiled against him.

Once she laid flat against her pillow, she couldn’t help but flash her endearing eyes at him. “Thank you. I love you.”

“And I love you.” He pushed a stray hair of hers behind her ear, leaning down to kiss her forehead. “I’ll pick you up as soon as I get off and then it’s all about you.”

Eden didn’t feel the need to go all out for her birthday, but the day itself was so special to Seokmin. He got to celebrate the birthdays of people who mattered most to him. Over the years, their schedules have always been packed so they couldn’t properly celebrate each other's birthdays. He wanted to do it right this year and make it one she could never forget.

She didn’t sleep much throughout the night. He had been telling her how much he was looking forward to their little date and she was getting excited. She even took it upon herself to get him a gift.

She was asleep for only two hours before she awakened to feel his hand snake around her waist, pulling her closer against him. Her hair tickled his cheek, being able to smell the fresh floral scent of her shampoo.

Eden hummed, pulling her blanket up just enough to cover her nose.

“Did you sleep?” His voice was muffled against her shoulder.

“Not really. Just a little.”

“It’s a bit chilly in here, isn’t it?” He tried spooning her until there was no space left between them, just their bodies pressed together.

She hummed again but in agreement with him, keeping her eyes shut as she turned in the bed to face him. She scooted closer to him, tangling her legs with his as he tucked the blanket under her body to prevent any cold air from creeping in.

“It’s usually like this in the mornings.” She pressed her nose to his chest, feeling him shudder before rubbing down her nose bridge with his fingers.

“I’ll get you warmed up.” He chuckled, pulling the covers all the way over their heads and his palm circling her back.

“Well, I’d like to breathe too.”

“You will,” He smiled, kissing her eyelid. “I’d hate for my baby to get a cold before our trip.”

She finally opened her eyes at his wording. It was dim in her bedroom so she didn’t have to worry about the blinding sun. She furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. “Trip?”

His expression went blank for a few seconds before trying to save himself. “Uhh, trip?”

“You said trip, Seok.” She pursed her lips, getting over the initial shock and trying not to laugh at how flustered he was getting.

He sighed, his head dipping down to her chest. “Surprise...” He sounded bummed that he had spoiled the surprise he was so desperately trying to keep from her.

“So we’re going on a trip?”

“Yeah.” He nodded, draping his legs over hers as he pouted. “I meant for it to be a surprise.”

“It’s still a surprise, baby. Cheer up.” She smiled, kissing the corner of his lips. “But I don’t know if my schedule is clear.”

“It is. I asked the girls if you had anything planned. They helped me out.” Her hair had fallen to her back, brushing his fingers through the ends gently. “We can celebrate our birthdays together.”

Eden smiled before her lips parted in a giggle. “Well now I’m even more excited.”

He nodded, taking the blanket off from over their heads to get some air.

“How long are we going?”

“It’s just a few days. We’ll be back before my birthday.”

She widened her eyes. “A few days? What am I supposed to bring?”

Seokmin smiled, pulling her against him as he giggled. “Just bring yourself. And some clothes of course.”

Her hands sneaked under his shirt, feeling his back until he shivered at her cold fingers. He snickered, pulling her closer.

“I’m gonna have to find all the blankets in your dorm and cover you up before I leave.” He teased, pressing his nose to her cheek as he traced over her ear.

“How soon do you have to leave?” She pouted, holding on tighter to him so he couldn’t go anywhere.

“I have about an hour left.” He sympathized with her, not wanting to leave either but he had several schedules today. “Are you gonna go back to sleep?”

She sighed, letting out a huff before she laid flat on her back. “I probably should. At least it’ll make the day go by faster.” He propped himself up on his elbow, leaning over to kiss just below her ear. Eden rested her hand on the back of his neck, laughing as he left tickling kisses on her chest.

“I can't wait to spend this time with you.” He used his free hand to stroke her cheek, pressing a long kiss to her lips and smiling after.

“I think I’m too excited now to go back to sleep.”

Seokmin had delayed getting out of bed, using his last 5 minutes getting dressed and packing his bag before having to be picked up.

She followed her boyfriend to the front door, wrapping herself with one of her spare blankets as he engulfed her into a hug.

She closed her eyes, feeling the warmth he had to offer as he cradled her head against his chest. “I’ll call you as soon as I’m off.” He kissed her temple, pulling away as he cupped her face in his hands.

Eden nodded, smiling at his lips before her attention drifted to his eyes. “Have fun.”

He leaned down, kissing her on the lips as they stood in her dorms. “Happy birthday, E.”

She reached for the doorknob, pulling the door open as she left a kiss on his chin. “Thank you, baby. Now hurry back.”

He snorted as she gently pushed him by the shoulders out the door. She was going to shut the door until his hands stopped her, sneaking back in and stealing one final kiss.

“You still aren’t going to tell me where we’re going?” The woman had her legs crossed in the passenger seat, looking at Seokmin’s face that was lit up by the traffic.

“Nope. You’ll find out once we get there.” Seokmin grinned, resting his arm against the center console and opening his palm. She quickly grabbed his hand, letting her head rest against the seat.

“How was your day?” She smiled over at him, watching as his gaze met hers as his car took another stop. It seemed there would always be traffic when driving through Seoul, it didn’t matter what hour it was.

He relaxed his body, squeezing her hand. “It was nice. I saw some of the boys again after not meeting with them in a few weeks. And we celebrated carats birthday too.”

She loved hearing him talk about things he was passionate about. Like his work and people he cherished.

“And you had fun?”

“Lots of fun.” He started, bringing their intertwined hands to his lips and pressing a kiss to the back of her hand. “Now I get to spend the rest of it with you.”

She was about to lean in closer to him to kiss him until a car behind them honked. The traffic began to move again, Seokmin stepping in the gas and coughing to clear the air.

“Did you eat?” She asked him, raising her eyebrows. He quickly frowned, squeezing onto her hand once more.

“I did. If you haven't eaten yet, I can cook you something when we get in.”

“No, it’s okay. We can just order takeout or something. You’ll probably be really tired once we get there.” 

It took them awhile before arriving at the airport, exchanging tiny talk and wasting no time in getting everything ready for their flight. Eden didn’t catch her breath until they were seated on their plane, looking down at her plane ticket.

“Busan, huh?” She looked over at him, smirking as he blushed.

“Yeah. I’ve always wanted to go there with you. Just you.” He raised his eyebrows, thinking of the time Eden tagged along with him and Joshua to Busan. He grabbed her hand, slouching in his seat before resting his head on her shoulder. “Can I nap here for a bit?”

“Go ahead. You had a long day anyways.” She pecked the top of his head, running her fingers through his ginger hair. She then rested her free hand atop their intertwined hands. Their flight took off and Seokmin had dozed off in no time.

Eden tried shutting her eyes too, but she failed to even drift off. She was more excited than she was this morning, she couldn’t even go back to sleep after he left her dorms.

“Oh sleepy puppy,” She cooed while patting his head, trying her best to wake him up as the plane was about to land.

He hummed, rubbing his cheek against her shoulder as he shuffled awake.

“We’re here. Wake up.” She tickled the bottom of his jaw like a cat, chuckling at his drowsy reactions.

“A few more minutes.” He whined under his breath, cuddling her arm close.

“A few more minutes and then you have to wake up cause I have no idea where we are going.”

It was already so late by the time they got their rental car and found a place to get food. When they finally pulled up for the cute, tiny cottage Seokmin had booked for a couple days, Eden’s heart began to pulse faster.

It wasn’t too big but not too tiny for the couple, and she could already imagine how fun their getaway was going to be.

“It’s so cute.” Her eyes were wide and her mouth agape as he came to stand next to her, entering the code to get their key.

“Wait til you see the inside.” He finally got the key out of the box, unlocking the doors and pushing them open.

She walked in first, carrying the food and pulling open the door so he had room to bring in all their luggage. He dropped their suitcases down, closing and locking the door behind them as he let out a big sigh of relief.

“And we’re here.” Her eyes twinkled as she took a tour through the house. It was so neat and cozy, and perhaps the closest thing to what she wanted her living space to be like.

There was a sit in window showcasing the beach and the bridge. It all looked so stunning and twinkly during the night.

“It’s beautiful.”

“Yeah but not like you.” He snickered, grabbing the takeout from her hand and leading her to the kitchen. She was a blushing mess upon seeing the huge bouquet of pink roses on the dining table, accompanying them with several bottles of red wine for their stay.

He put the food on the table before holding out his arms, Eden wasting no time before wrapping herself around him.

“I love you. Thank you so much.” She pressed her cheek against his chest that was covered by a fuzzy sweater.

“I love you too. Happy birthday, E.”

She pulled her head away, standing on her toes to give him a kiss. “Shall we eat?”

They talked about anything and everything over dinner. It wasn’t too long before the wine was cracked open. All the food they got was too much for Eden to finish herself, so Seokmin ate a bit more with what his stomach could handle.

She threw her head back, letting out a big sigh with her hand over her belly. “I’m so full.”

Eden noticed how Seokmin was a bit dazed and drowsy as she collected all her trash and separated it from the leftovers that would go in the fridge. “Should we go see the bedroom?” She pulled on his wrist, flashing her a lazy smile as he got up and stretched his arms before grabbing her hand.

He led her up the stairs, pushing the bedroom door open and being shocked at the sight. It was spacious despite how big the actual bed was. There was another window where you could gaze upon the city.

As the two reached the bathroom, she gasped at the hot tub in front of another window. It had its own plank for drinks and other assortments.

“I think I could live here if given the chance.” She chuckled, sitting on the edge of the tub and staring out the window. “It’s perfect.”

He smiled, approaching her and kissing the top of her head. He then rested his hand on her shoulder. “I knew you would like it. The girls did too.”

“You guys know me so well.” She put her hand over his, looking up at him with genuine eyes. “I didn’t bring a suit though.”

“Something tells me we won’t be needing any.” He covered his mouth before laughing, Eden quickly swatting at his arm.

“Let me wash my face and stuff.” She grabbed the hair tie off her wrist, putting her hair up before exiting the bathroom. Seokmin remembered that they forgot to bring up their luggage when seeing her standing around the bedroom looking clueless.

“I’ll go get them.”

He quickly brought up their luggage, Eden taking hers straight to the bathroom before locking the door behind her. His present was packed in her stuff and she didn’t want to risk him seeing it. She quickly found all of her skincare and placed it on the sink, which took more than 10 minutes.

She covered his presents at the bottom of her suitcase, throwing anything on top of it and zipping it up. When she was finally done, she took her hair out of the ponytail and opened the bathroom door.

She quickly stopped herself from saying anything when she saw Seokmin fast asleep on the bed. She gently closed the door and walked to his bedside.

He was worn out. He had promotions back to back and she couldn’t imagine how little sleep he got in the past two weeks. Even despite his busy schedule, he still made time to plan such a special trip for the two of them. And for that she couldn’t be any more grateful.

She grabbed the throw blanket at the end of the bed, covering him up before turning out all the lights. She figured she would tidy up the kitchen before joining him in bed.

[justmochi]

Pink

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 1.2k

synopsis :: eden arrives back in korea for a little while.

time :: january 2023

warnings :: fluff

a/n :: featuring dk’s new (unofficial) hair. congratluations eunmin are parents!!!

taglist :: @cafemilk-tea @cixrosie @moonlight-additions @cosmicwintr @astraw-astro @ateezjuliet @succulentmom​ @kimhyejin3108 @enhacolor @multiplums

“C'mon, just answer the facetime,” Eden whined, carrying her duffel bag up the stairs as she was approaching Seokmin’s dorm.

“You’re almost here, though. Wait a second.” He giggled like a little child on the phone, standing in front of his door waiting for her.

“I’ve been waiting for days. I want to see your damn hair.” She was getting impatient now. Falling asleep on the phone with just his voice was a little difficult. She liked seeing his features before closing her eyes and his depriving her of that because of his new hair color was not helping.

She hung up as soon as she saw his door, knocking lightly while pursing her lips. He couldn’t be any slower.

When he finally opened the door, he peeked his head around the frame, the ashy pink hair making its appearance. She gasped, slapping her hand against her mouth and smiling cheerfully. She slid in past him, dropping her bag on the floor and wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Oh my god!” Her fingers found themselves tangled in his locks, admiring his new hair color. “Minee, it’s so pretty!” She couldn’t help herself from squealing, quickly covering her mouth and widening her eyes.

“Oh, are they asleep?” He shook his head with a smile.

“They just went out to eat.”

“And they didn’t stay to welcome me back?”

He removed his hands from her hips, flattening the sides of her hair down and getting a good look at her. “Well, at least we can be alone for a bit.” He pressed his nose against hers before finally kissing her on the lips. She smiled into the kiss, closing his door and locking it.

Eden pulled away, picking up the bag she packed and motioning him to turn around. It was now their own code for him to carry her on his back. She put the strap over her shoulder before jumping, Seokmin quickly grabbing the back of her legs and letting out a chuckle.

He carried her to his bedroom, Eden pushing his door shut before he let her down carefully at the edge of his bed. When he turned around, she was so giddy with a smile on her face. “Have you slept at all?”

“A little on the flight, but look.” She sat on her feet, finally unzipping her bag. She only had a few of her own things in it. “It’s been forever since we’ve traveled this much, I had to buy a whole new suitcase for all the things I bought.”

He sat down on the bed, pressing his back against his headboard while watching her. She grabbed a handful of things from the bag, scooting on her knees and sitting comfortably on his lap. He noticed the handful of books she had in her arms, smiling down at them before looking up at her and resting his hands on her thighs. “What’s this?”

“I got you some gifts. Some poetry books and journaling stuff.” She flipped through the pile of books, flashing him each cover before moving on to the next. “Some of them are in English, but the titles reminded me so much of you. If you need help reading them, just ask and I will help you.”

“Thank you, E.”

“Wait, there’s more.” She held her finger up, setting the books down beside him before reaching into her bag and pulling out a stuffed teddy bear. It was pink and had fur the texture of roses. She smiled shyly, holding it in front of him as he giggled.

“I made it myself. Smell it.” She gave it to him, Seokmin bringing the bear up to his nose and gasping with wide eyes. It smelled exactly like roses.

“That’s so cute!”

“I wanted to make you something myself that you could always have.” She ran her fingers along the back of the bear, feeling the texture of the roses as she looked at him. He looked so endeared, causing her to blush as his eyes scanned the bear. “It was agonizingly painful keeping all of this from you for months. And this isn’t even the last of it.”

“You didn’t have to get me all this stuff, but thank you. So much.” He held the bear to his chest, pouting as he held his other arm out for her to give him a hug.

She leaned in towards him, wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him tightly. She loosened her grip just a bit to be able to kiss his neck. “It feels so nice to be home, at least for a few days.”

He pressed his head against hers, rubbing his palm up and down her back while letting out a sigh of relief. It was comforting to him to know that she considered his dorms to be a home away from home.

They finally pulled away, Eden taking it upon herself to squeeze his bicep that was bare from his tank top. “Should we give the bear a name?”

“Are we gonna become parents to a teddy bear?” He raised his eyebrows, snickering as she slapped his chest playfully.

“It would be a start.” She flattened her lips, tracing the roses on the stuffed animal while thinking of names. She thought of different combinations of both of their names together. 

“I got Eunkyeom, Iseok, Hyemin, uhh-“ As she sounded off all her suggestions, they each sounded more ridiculous than the last and she couldn’t help but laugh at herself. He eyed her with a toothy smile, pinching her cheek before laughing. “Mine are terrible. What do you got?”

“Hmm… Nari or Younghui.” He sounded unsure, but by the sight of her surprised face, he could tell that he won the naming contest.

“Those are pretty. Why?” She couldn’t help but get distracted by his tanned and plump skin. Her finger ran over a beauty mark on his arm. She swore every time she saw him, new miles would appear at different places on his body.

“They’re floral names. And she’s practically a rose-”

“It’s a girl?” The corners of her lips curved into a smile as he got flustered. She leaned in quickly to kiss his cheek, letting him know it was okay. “I like Younghui.”

“Lee Younghui.” The couple unanimously agreed on one thing, Seokmin repeating the final name aloud. 

“Our Lee Younghui.” She giggled quietly, kissing the top of the bear's head before his lips. “I love you.”

“I love you too.” He kissed her again, looking up into her eyes. “And I love our Younghui.”

Eden pinched a strand of his hair between her fingers, “So what made you wanna dye your hair?”

“I wanted to try a different look. People said it suits me well.”

She nodded, agreeing with him. “It does. It’s very pretty on you. Why pink?”

He looked unsure of what to say, searching for his words to piece together. “Well, I think I wanted to do pink because of you.”

She couldn’t hide the big smile and crimson blush on her cheeks, breaking eye contact with him as she placed her hands on his shoulders. “Really?”

“Yes. Is that weird?”

“No baby, not weird at all.” She reassured him by kissing his cheek. “You’re so cute. I love it.”

[justmochi]

Wasted

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 2.4k

synopsis :: a rare occasion where eden gets drunk

time :: january 2022

warnings :: fluff, comedy, angst(?)

a/n :: also pls lmk if theres any errors or mispellings bc I DID NOT PROOFREAD

taglist :: @cafemilk-tea @cixrosie @moonlight-additions​ @cosmicwintr @astraw-astro @ateezjuliet @fromfreesia @succulentmom @kimhyejin3108 @enhacolor

“Sometimes I worry if that’s all I’m good at. Writing. Like what if I just give up being an idol and become a full time lyricist.” She spun her shot glass around, watching the soju almost coming close to spilling out. Seokmin quickly leaned into her, his arm resting on the back of her chair and kissing her temple.

“Noo. You’re so talented, one of the most talented people I know. You have more talent in your pinky finger than most people in their entire body these days.” She looked up at him with a pout, biting the inside of her cheek.

“You have one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard. And you’re such a cool rapper and dancer. There’s nothing you can’t do.”

Eden pursed her lips, looking down at her class and holding it up for a cheers. They both took a shot, Seokmin quickly pressing his head against hers and smiling. “No matter what you choose to do, I’ll be your biggest fan. Promise” He held out his pinky, the couple completing the promise.

“I want to forget about my deadlines. Just for tonight.” She poured herself another shot before downing it.

She got through two more bottles of soju before feeling herself start to let go. The third bottle was going to be the finale before she was completely wasted. Seokmin stopped drinking after his first bottle, making sure he would be able to witness her being drunk and also being capable of taking care of her.

Eden slammed her head down on the table, whining as she came in contact with the surface. He gasped, picking her head up and placing the back of his hand on her forehead so she could rest it against him. He quickly called over the bartender, requesting the bill and water for them both.

“You’re gonna hurt yourself, E.” He rubbed her back, trying his best to comfort her.

“I’m sorry.” She moved her forehead against his hand, finding it oddly satisfying while they waited. It was like a facial massage.

“Do you feel a little bit better?” He pouted, brushing her hair to the side and pecking her cheek.

She smiled, hiccuping while turning to face him. She pressed her finger against his bottom lip as she giggled. “I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”

Seokmin watched as the bartender dropped two glasses of water off for them. He pushed the glass closer to her, helping her sip on the liquid with a straw. “That’s good. Our ride will be here soon enough.”

“I wanna go home with you.” She held her hand out for him, losing her balance when sitting on the chair. He was quick to catch her and keep her upright on the stool.

“Woah there. You’re coming home with me regardless.” He laughed nervously, standing to his feet and wrapping his arm around her.

“Okay good.” She chuckled, covering her mouth as she let out a burp. “That’s gross I’m sorry.”

He patted her head softly, throwing her jacket over her shoulders and slipping his arm around her waist. “We’re gonna start walking now, okay?”

Eden nodded her head, wrapping both her arms around him and hugging him tight. She was a little wobbly but it wasn't too difficult for him to support her. Exiting the pub, he quickly spotted the car he called for and approached the door.

He opened the car door, helping Eden in. “Be careful. Watch your head.” He had his palm on the top of her head in case she was to jolt and hit the ceiling. She giggled as he reached over her and fastened her seatbelt. Her fingers danced on his shoulder as she tapped a rhythm.

“Stay put. Let me go on the other side.” He pinched her cheeks, smiling before shutting the door and rushing to the opposite side. He got himself buckled in, scooting closer to her side and giving the driver his address.

“I did as you said. I didn’t move.” She tried her best to cuddle up close to him, her seatbelt restricting her until she let out a whine when she couldn’t move any further. She was locked in, causing Seokmin to laugh.

“Yes, good girl.” He patted her head, noticing how she purred against his touch. “You probably weren’t going to get far with that seatbelt.”

She looked up at him, tracing his jaw with her finger. “You never call me that.”

“Good girl? Do you want me to start?” Eden shrugged her shoulders, blushing when he tapped on her nose.

“Maybe. But don’t overuse it.” She furrowed her eyebrows, her tone strict. He quickly put his hand over her eyes, teasing her while looking out the car window. The two didn’t talk much more on the way back to his place, only exchanging a few words and mumbles.

As soon as they arrived, Seokmin quickly undid his buckle and patted her knee. “Hang tight.” He got out and went to her side, opening the door and reaching over to unbuckle her. She was slouched against the seat, lazily holding her arms out for him.

“You don’t wanna walk?”

“Carry me.” She smiled, pleading with her eyes and him knowing he couldn’t refuse her. He scratched the back of his neck, quietly apologizing to the driver and maneuvering his arms under her knees and back. She tried covering her mouth to conceal her snorts, failing miserably.

He couldn’t help but laugh out loud, making sure he had her stable in his arms. She left nibbles and kisses on his neck, wrapping her arms around him before resting her head on his shoulder. He pushed himself back against the car door, shutting it and thanking the driver before making his way to the dorms.

“Look at my boyfriend. So strong and handsome.” She complimented him, her eyes shutting as her feet dangled in the air. “My very own king arthur.”

He got more and more flustered, surprised at her mentioning his musical. Even as they entered the elevator, he asked her to help him push the floor levels and code of his door in. They finally made it inside, Seokmin bending his knees and assisting her so she could lock the door. She kept turning it the wrong direction, causing both of them to laugh.

He carried Eden back to his bedroom, carefully setting her at the edge of the bed. She didn’t stay in the same position, placing her feet flat on the floor and slouching over.

“Home at last.” He let out a sigh with his hands on his hips before running his hand through her hair. “Tired yet?”

She placed her finger against her thumb, closing her eyes and whispering with a hiccup. “Maybe a little.”

“Well at least let me take off your makeup before you fall asleep.” He knelt in front of her, pulling her shoes off and setting them aside. She clapped her hands together before he stood up again, sliding her jacket off her shoulders and hanging it up in his closet. Then he found a loose shirt of his and walked back over to her. He grabbed both of her hands and admired how tiny they looked in his.

“Hands up.” He smiled, guiding her arms up so he could pull her top over her head. She giggled feeling his fingers brush against her sides. He quickly threw on his shirt over her head, carefully fitting her arms through the sleeves and pulling her hair out.

He took the spare hair tie she always kept on her wrist, gathering her hair together and putting it into a loose ponytail. She threw her head back, pouting before puckering her lips and making kissy noises.

“You want a kiss?” He rested his hands against her cheeks, smiling as she nodded.

“Yes, please.”

He gave her a quick peck, adoring the cute expression on her face. “Maybe another one?”

He rolled his eyes, giving her a kiss on her chin.

“Maybe two more.” So he gave her two more on each corner of her mouth.

“Okay, stay put while I go get some stuff.” He gave one more as a bonus, excusing himself to get the things to take her makeup off.

Eden got bored quickly, yawning before kicking her pants off her legs and onto his floor. He came back with cotton rounds and makeup remover. She looked happy to see him back.

Seokmin poured the cleanser onto the cotton, telling her to close her eyes before gently pressing them to her eyelids.

“I’ve never had someone take my makeup off for me.” She sighed, throwing her head back as she held onto his waist.

“I like it. It’s fun.” He chuckled, flipping the rounds over and going over the rest of her face. “I’ll take yours off whenever you want me to.”

She nodded, finally opening her eyes as he finished up.

“Should we wash your face too?” He hoped she would say yes, just so he could have the pleasure of pampering her.

“We probably should.” She agreed with him, standing up and wrapping her arms around his neck. He hugged her tightly, pressing his lips to her neck as he swayed both of them back and forth. He then lifted her up, wrapping her legs around his waist as he walked to his bathroom.

He shut the door behind them, placing her down and caging her in between his body and the sink. She grabbed his face with her hands, smiling as another hiccup escaped her body. “I love you a lot.”

“I love you more.” He argued, kissing the tip of her nose. He grabbed her cleanser from the side of the cabinet with her things in it. He always made sure there was a spare stock of her things whenever she did stay the night.

“No, I love you more.” She furrowed her eyebrows, pouting her lips as he snickered.

“Not a chance.” He lathered the foam up in his hands, gently massaging it on her face and being as delicate as he could. She couldn’t argue with him any further as he ran his fingertips across her lips. She started to hold her breath which made him giggle even more.

“You’re so beautiful.” He teased her before washing his hands off. “Do you wanna splash your face?”

She nodded, turning around in his grasp as he pulled back all her baby hairs so they didn’t get wet. She lazily rinsed her face off, Seokmin watching her in the mirror before wetting her hairline of the remaining cleanser. He reached for the towel, patting her face dry and grabbing the rest of her things.

She turned back around to face him, admiring his features as he was so soft and tender at applying

her products. “Can I ask you something?”

“Always.” His smile never went away as he traced her skin.

“Do you think I’m a good idol?”

He had no idea why she asked, because he was always vocal about how proud he was of her and everything she’s accomplished. “Of course. You’re so perfect and one of the best.”

She got quiet, breaking eye contact with him as he finished up her skincare. She was slowly sobering up, becoming more immersed with her own thoughts. He frowned, holding her tiny face in his hands and searching her eyes for any signs.

“What’s wrong?”

“I wonder if this is the right path for me. Sometimes I think I’m not cut out for this job.”

His heart broke a little, knowing that she still had little confidence in herself and wishing she could see herself the way he did.

“Our contract renewals are coming up soon and I just don’t know what to do.” She sighed, slouching her body as her back hit the edge of the sink. “I love what I do, but it also feels like an obstacle I’ll never get through.”

“You wanna know what I think?”

She hummed, looking up into his eyes as she felt her worries ease little by little.

“I think you’re the most beautiful person I've ever met. Everything about you is beautiful. Your personality, your singing, your artistry and ability to make music. I just don’t think you give yourself the credit you deserve.”

She felt the heat rise to her cheeks again, pressing the back of her hand to her face. He suddenly engulfed her into a tight hug, sighing into her shoulder. “I and so many people adore you. You’re so amazing.”

She hugged him back, inhaling his scent and shutting her eyes. She could always get lost in him.

“Do you think I should resign my contract?” It was always something that settled in the back of her head ever since her group was considered to be on hiatus. She’d be lying if she said it wasn’t the first thing she thought of when waking up and the last thought she had whenever she laid her head on her pillow.

He distanced himself from her, pushing her hair behind her ears before looking at her intently. “I want you to do whatever will make you happy. If you want to continue making music and showcasing your art to the world, I will support you. If you want to settle down and take things slow, I will support you on that too. All that matters to me is that you’re happy and healthy. You’re my best friend before anything.”

Tears began to well up in her eyes the more he spoke. She nodded, pressing her forehead to his chest as his shirt soaked up her tears. “Sorry.”

“You don’t need to apologize, it’s okay. I love you.” He picked her up by the back of her legs, wrapping them around his waist just like he did before.

“I love you too.” She wiped her eyes while one of her arms held onto him.

Finally reaching his bedroom, he laid her flat on the bed before climbing on top of her. He pressed kisses to her forehead, both of her cheeks, and a few on her lips. He pulled back to smile at her, leaving one last lingering kiss on her lips before lying down next to her.

She turned on her side, quickly snuggling closer to him as he covered them both up with his blankets.

“You had a long day, you should probably sleep soon.” He reminded her, playing with her hair strands and pushing them back where they belonged.

“Can you do me a favor?” She whispered, pursing her lips as he nodded. “I’m not that drunk but can you repeat everything you said to me tonight in the morning? Just in case.”

He chuckled. “Of course. Always.” He kisses her cheek, pulling her tighter against his chest and hugging her like it was his one duty on this earth.

[justmochi]

a-town

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 1.1k

synopsis :: eden and seokmin in atlanta.

time :: august 31, 2022

warnings :: none ♡ 

taglist :: @cafemilk-tea @cixrosie @moonlight-additions​ @cosmicwintr​ @astraw-astro​ @ateezjuliet​

“Woah woah woah!” Eden had a death grip around Seokmin’s neck, feeling him wobble as the elevator went up several floors from the lobby. He had offered to give her a ride on his back after walking in the wet weather in heels.

“You’re okay. I’ve got you.” He reassured her, making sure his arms locked around her knees were tight. She folded her hands in the front, attacking his neck with kisses as he giggled.

The elevator door pushed open, revealing a middle aged man. Their smiles quickly faded, both feeling embarrassed like they got caught doing something they weren’t supposed to be doing. The man looked surprised, stepping aside to let them out. Seokmin walked past him, carrying her through the halls as Eden watched the doors.

When the elevator doors finally shut again and there was no one to be seen, she let out a snort while his knees got weak from laughing.

“He definitely thinks we’re crazy.” She joked. When they finally got to his hotel room, he stopped in place as Eden pulled his keycard out of her pocket and swiped it.

He ventured further into the room, backing up against the bed where he dropped her off from his back. He turned around, holding her face in his palms and smiling. “Alone at last.”

She held onto his wrist, reaching up to kiss his lips. She had missed his touch for months now, hard to fathom how her manager possibly let her pull this off.

“You guys did great tonight.” She swayed her body back and forth, waving his wrists in the air as she chuckled. He intertwined their fingers together, flashing her that familiar smile that always made her feel like she was home.

He nodded, pulling her into his chest and

hugging her tight. He cradled the back of her head while kissing her temple. “Thank you for coming. You didn’t have to come all this way.”

“I wanted to. I missed you and wanted to surprise you.” Eden rubbed the small of his back. “It’s okay. We have a few more days off before we have to rehearse and everything.”

“The girls aren’t mad, are they?” He frowned, distancing their faces and looking her in the eyes.

“Of course not. You know they love you. Don’t worry.” She shook her head, bringing her hands up to push away his stray hairs. “You can have a little more time with me now.”

He pecked her forehead, letting out a sigh of relief. “I can’t wait til we’re not busy anymore. When we can go out on dates regularly, fall asleep together, hold each other like this.”

“I know. We just have to be a bit more patient.” She nodded, smiling at him with all the love in her eyes. “I’m so happy these days because of you. No amount of distance can change that.”

He squealed out of excitement, picking her up and sitting on the bed while placing her on his lap. His hands rested around her waist, pressing his head to her chest and humming.

“Minee?”

“Hmm?” He pulled away, looking up towards her with a hopeful grin.

“Your English is so cute.” She snickered, rubbing circles on his cheeks with her hand.

“Is it? I’ve tried practicing and all that.”

“So cute.” She kissed his nose, tempted to give him a bunch of raspberries. “You’re getting better everyday.”

He quickly gave her another peck on the lips. The two went back and forth, giving each other many kisses on different places of their faces. They weren’t going to leave any surface untouched.

“You haven’t eaten yet, right?” She brushed her fingers through the hair at the base of his neck. “I can order something while you take a shower.”

He pouted, snuggling in closer to her. “You don’t wanna join me?”

Eden patted the top of his head, shaking her head. “Not tonight. I’ll make sure the food is ready when you get out.” She got off his lap and onto her feet, pulling her phone out of her pocket.

Seokmin stood up, dragging his feet to the bathroom and pleading with his eyes as he stood in the doorway. She shooed him with her hand, resuming her search for a restaurant that was open at this late hour.

When the food arrived, she didn’t want to just leave it like it was. She tried to arrange everything nicely for him. Now she waited for him

to get out of the shower. She paced back and forth in the room before stopping in front of the window. She pulled the curtains to the side to reveal the dim city lights.

It was misty from all the rain and she couldn’t see well given how bright their hotel room was. She felt her cheeks getting warmer. Everything was starting to fall back into place. She felt proud of herself, proud of her group, proud of her boyfriend and his group. She was full of so much love now.

She felt herself shiver from the sudden air hitting her. She wrapped her arms around herself, rubbing up and down on her skin to warm herself up.

She didn’t hear him get out of the shower until the door opened. Eden quickly turned around to see him shirtless, his hair falling flat against his face and his shorts fitting comfortably around his waist.

“It smells good.” He smelled the aroma of their dinner. She couldn’t help but giggle, looking back out the window and taking the scent in.

Seokmin made his way behind her, trying to make himself level with her view to see what she was looking at. He took this as the opportunity to hug her from behind. She exhaled, leaning back against his chest and gripping onto his wrists.

“I never thought we’d be in the states together like this.” He nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck, rocking them back and forth before kissing her cheek.

“Is it better than Jeju? or Busan?” She looked at their reflection in the glass, rubbing her thumb over his knuckles.

“It doesn’t matter where we are. As long as I’m with you.” He smirked, shaking his head before bending his knees and picking her up by the waist. “I’m starving.”

Eden would never get used to him picking her up so effortlessly like this. She worried about putting too much strain on his muscles that he needed for his work. He set her down by the bed, taking the chair and grinning at their setup.

“Thank you,” Seokmin quickly reached over the tray to kiss her. “Love you. Let’s eat.”

[justmochi]

Away

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 1.3k

synopsis :: eden and seokmin facetime while on tour.

time :: november, 2022

warnings :: fluff, angst. they have a tiny argument but it gets resolved

taglist :: @cafemilk-tea @cixrosie @moonlight-additions @cosmicwintr @astraw-astro @ateezjuliet @succulentmom​​

The hotel room was quiet and cool, Eden groaning to herself when seeing the digital clock reading 4AM. It was a vicious cycle of her laying in bed for 30 minutes before getting up to go to the bathroom and splashing her face with cold water. She even considered getting in the warm bath in hopes of falling asleep in the tub. She hadn’t had this much trouble sleeping in months. It was probably the homesickness getting to her. She had been in Korea for the past two years but never left for this long of a stretch. Getting only an hour of sleep was starting to wear her down during their tour.

After washing her face once more, she paced her room a few times before picking up her phone. She was surprised to see a notification from her boyfriend, quickly opening it and seeing a picture he sent of his dinner. They were in two completely different timezones now. When his schedule was packed with activities and promotions, she was either rehearsing, performing, or supposed to be sleeping. The only time they could really talk was during the late hours like right now.

She watched him send another text, apologizing for texting her so late and forgetting about the timezones. She giggled, another text coming through of him cursing realizing the more texts he sent that she was bound to wake up.

‘Damn, I’ll stop now. I’m sorry I hope I don’t wake you up.”

She sat on her bed before pressing the video call button, hoping he would answer. She was relieved to see his worried face looking at her through the screen. “Baby, I’m sorry. Did I wake you up?”

Eden smiled, shaking her head before throwing her legs up on the bed and laying down. “No, it’s okay. I’ve been awake.”

“Why are you awake?”

“Can’t sleep. I think I’m getting homesick.” She pulled the thin sheet over her shoulders, getting her head comfortable against the pillow.

“I’m sorry.” Seokmin frowned, his lips pouting as he broke his chopsticks into two.

“Your dinner looks good. Is that what you sent me pictures of?”

“Yeah. It looks like I’m eating by myself tonight.”

“Eat your dinner with me. I’m right here.” She smiled, watching him look up with a blush on his cheeks.

“Are you sure? You need to rest.”

“I know I know, I wouldn’t be able to sleep either way.” She motioned him to eat his food with her hand.

The two talked while Seokmin ate his dinner over the phone. It had been ages since they had dinner over a video call. It was usually just the two going out together.

There was a moment when she tried to hide her giggles, a piece of food stuck at the corner of his mouth.

“What’s funny?” He asked innocently. Eden pointed to her own lip.

“You’ve got something there.” If she was there in person, she would’ve grabbed a napkin and gotten it herself.

He snorted, hiding his face from the camera and wiping his lips. “Thank you.”

“If only I was there to take care of you.” She chuckled, grabbing her phone and turning on her other side.

Seokmin set his phone up, asking her about all her tour stops so far and hearing her ramble about all the interesting things that have happened. They shared a couple laughs before Eden grew quiet, the long stretch of silence enough to worry him that something was wrong.

“What’s wrong?” He laid his head in his arms, looking up at the phone with puppy eyes. She had a faint smile before sighing.

“I just know my body is going to give out on me by the end of the year. I can already feel myself shutting down.”

“E, you just have to remember to take care of yourself.”

“I know and I do.” She pursed her lips.

“I know touring is exhausting. That’s why sleep is the most important thing you need right now. It’s not healthy going this many days without sleep.”

Eden was at the point where she got irritated when someone just told her to sleep, as if it was that easy. For a while, he was the perfect remedy for her insomnia.

“Can no one grasp the concept of insomnia?” She got defensive, running her hand through her hair. “I’m tired of everyone telling me I need to sleep as if it’s so easy and effortless.”

“I understand-“ 

“Do you? You of all people would know it’s just not that easy for me.”

The man was silent, unsure of what to say next. Eden hadn’t ever expressed herself in this way to him so it was new territory. Now he wondered if she was mad at him and immediately felt guilty.

It was way too quiet for the both of them. Now their comfortable silence that was always normal to them felt so antagonizing. 

“I’m sorry, Seok.” She covered her face with her hands, sighing. “I don’t mean to be a bitch. I’m just so tired.”

“It’s okay, baby. I’m sorry too.” He pouted, looking down at his hands and messing with the ring on his pinky finger.

“You have nothing to apologize for. I’m being a bitch when you’re just trying to help.” Tears pooled in her eyes because of the possibility of hurting his feelings.

“You’re sleep deprived, of course you’re gonna be a bit more sensitive.”

She nodded knowing he was right, wiping her eyes and looking back at the phone as she slipped her hand underneath her cheek to rest on the pillow.

“I love you and I don’t want anything bad to happen to you. So please just look out for yourself whenever you can and I will work on being more understanding.” 

The couple agreed, hearing each other out after getting over the gloomy atmosphere.

“Seungkwan’s even got me drinking those americanos.” She sighed heavily, watching him laugh at her comment.

“How do you like them?”

“I don’t like it but I need the energy. I’ll take whatever I can get.” They stared at each other through their phones as it grew quiet again.

“I miss you. Like a lot.” Eden whispered, pulling her blanket closer to her chest and feeling her heart swell by how domestic he looked. His hair covered his forehead and he was wearing a hoodie.

“I miss you too.” He held his arms out like he was asking for a hug, except she couldn’t give one to him.

She reached for the lamp on the nightstand, turning it off and laying back down. She took one of the extra pillows she had and propped the phone against it. She yawned, covering her mouth as he smiled at her.

She couldn’t help but smile back. His grins were contagious.

“Are you gonna try to sleep?” He asked her, speaking softly.

“I want to. I have to be up in three hours.”

He started humming, watching the corners of her lips curl into a smile. “Should I sing?”

“If that’s okay.” He knew she liked it when he sang to her. She also loved hearing him talk and falling asleep mid conversation. It was different not having him in person.

Seokmin started singing, making sure not to be too loud. When she would peek one of her eyes open, he caught her and kissed the camera for her. He tried to sing with a smile on his face, but watching her toss and turn and shifting her head just to get comfortable against the pillow made him sympathize with her.

He brought his phone with him everytime he moved. He sang when cleaning up his food and doing his skincare. When he got comfortable in his own bed and plugged his phone in, he saw how her facial expressions loosened. Eden had finally drifted off to sleep.

He wanted to be sure she was really asleep, so he hummed for a while more, even singing some of his songs to her. He was getting tired too, mouthing an ‘I love you’ to not disturb her slumber. He pressed the mute button, dozing off shortly after.

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content is in chronological order (hopefully)

evelyn = eden’s older sister

💌 = eunmin in busan 2023

― WRITINGS

first encounter┊eden & rosé

late start┊eden & jennie

sandwich

cold night┊eden & jimin

0400┊eden & jimin

theater┊eden & seokmin

not trusted┊eden & jimin

a free woman

run-in┊eden & jimin

xcalibur┊eden & seokmin

seatbelts on┊eden & seokmin

good to me┊eden & svt

moral support┊eden & seokmin

drive-in┊eden & seokmin

going away┊eden & seokmin

coin karaoke┊eden & seokmin

woody┊eden & seokmin

a good night’s sleep┊eden & seokmin

it matters┊eden & seokmin

the perfect king┊eden & seokmin

always┊eden & seokmin 🔞

morning after┊eden & seokmin ft vernon + dino

car┊eden & seokmin 🔞

moles┊eden & seokmin

past lover┊eden & seokmin

exposé┊eden & seokmin ft jennie + evelyn

wasted┊eden & seokmin

sleepover┊eden & seokmin 🔞

drunk shenanigans┊eden & booseoksoon

5 languages of love┊eden & seokmin ft jeonghan

snapshoot┊eden & seokmin

resurfacing┊eden & seokmin

be the sun┊eden & seokmin

a-town┊eden & seokmin

born pink┊eden & friends

away┊eden & seokmin

pink┊eden & seokmin

💌 EUNMIN IN BUSAN 💌

birthday surprise┊eden & seokmin 💌 

our little getaway┊eden & seokmin 💌 

hers┊eden & seokmin 💌 🔞 

pre-birthday┊eden & seokmin 💌 

his┊eden & seokmin 💌 🔞 

deranged┊eden & seokmin 💌 🔞🆕

last day┊eden & seokmin 💌 🆕

auntie┊eden & evelyn

sisters night┊eden & evelyn 🆕

unbreakable love┊eden & seokmin 🆕

eunbyeol┊eden & evelyn 🆕

nursery┊eden & evelyn 🆕

sixth sense┊eden & seokmin ft evelyn + noah 🆕

from yours, with love┊eden & seokmin 🆕

‘WHO AM I’ documentary 🆕

― TAGS

drabbles

[justmochi]

Resurfacing

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 3.6k

synopsis :: eden visits seventeen at the hybe building.

warnings :: really bad angst. domestic abuse. toxic relationships. ptsd.

A/N :: ❗️ THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION! ❗️ Please don’t assume that this is what said idol is like irl. It is not meant to defame or make anyone look bad. Please let me know if there are any other warnings I should add. This one gets really heavy.

She never thought the day would come that she’d find herself standing in front of the hybe building. She much rather preferred the old practice room that Seventeen used, it was cozy and wasn’t too overwhelming to navigate. The only thing holding her back was her own anxiety. Seokmin would come to visit her in his spare time, the least she could do was get over her own fears and see him too.

Seokmin had been waiting on the first floor at the doors for her, quickly letting her in and wrapping his arm around her. “It may look a bit overwhelming but just follow me.”

She nodded, locking her arm around his waist. She had a knot in her stomach until seeing his smile, her nerves being eased little by little. It was all so high tech and fancy.

Getting to Seventeen’s practice room, they were all stretching and messing around with one another. Seokmin clapped, making his presence known and all the boys waved towards her.

It had been what felt like ages since seeing them like this. And they were all still the most welcoming. Seungkwan approached her, holding his hand up for a high five.

“It’s been forever, welcome back!” He smiled, looking at his member before back at her. “What do you think?”

“It’s huge. Has anyone gotten lost yet?”

Seungkwan looked at Seokmin, laughing before he shut up quickly because of the glare he was giving him. “Yeah, all of us have had our fair share of problems.”

“It’s the same as it’s always been. Just a bit more space, that’s all.” Seokmin smiled down at her, rubbing her shoulder while pulling her closer to his chest.

“So I guess I can just chill on the sidelines and be your guy's cheerleader?” She flattened her lips, raising her eyebrows at the two men.

“You can do whatever you want.” He reassured her. There weren't too many rules that changed, so she took it as her sign to behave like she always had. It had been years since she saw the group practice like this, she almost forgot what she would do when she visited him regularly.

“Well Eunhye, you know we’d love nothing more than to keep chatting with you, but your man has to stretch. I’m sure you don’t want her to be looking after you when you get a cramp.” Seungkwan’s eyes were strict, raising his eyebrows as Seokmin sighed.

Eden turned in his grasp, feeling him perfectly rest his chin on top of her head. She hugged him, patting his back before pulling away and smiling at him. “Go do your stretches.” He didn’t want to let go of her hand, his body turning into putty as she slipped from his fingers. Seungkwan put his hands on his shoulders, pushing him to where his members were stretching on the floor.

The girl walked toward the perimeter of the room, finding a free bench to sit and watch.

The choreographer called a break, the men taking a few to catch their breaths. Seokmin was always one of those who dropped to the floor from how hard he was working. When he finally had the energy to get up, he walked to the bench where Eden was, plopping down next to her. She quickly offered his water bottle for him to chug. She took the towel in her other hand to wipe the beads of sweat falling from his forehead.

“You okay?”

“Our dances just get harder and harder.” He let out a big puff, shutting his eyes and finishing almost half of his bottle.

“I know, but you guys are doing great. You are unmatched.” She smiled, patting his shoulder to encourage him.

He pouted his lips, looking over to her with one eye open. “Thank you, E.”

“I missed watching your practices, it’s always so fascinating. You don’t miss a single detail.”

“That’s our goal.” He nodded, leaning his head against her shoulder.

“Hey now, you’re still sweaty.” She could just feel the heat radiating from his skin, using the towel to get him off.

“That’s never stopped you any other time.” Seokmin squinted his eyes, smirking at her. Her cheeks immediately went red, playfully slapping his chest.

“Seriously, not here.” She spoke softly under her breath, watching his cocky smile appear after flustering her. “I’m going to the bathroom.”

She stood up only to stop in her tracks. She didn’t know this building like she did the Pledis one. She pursed her lips, looking back at him to see him smile.

“Do you know where to go?” Seokmin covered his mouth to keep himself from laughing.

“Do you?”

He snorted, his face almost immediately turning serious. “No. I somehow always manage to get lost when I walk these halls. Seungcheol knows them best.”

She chuckled at how adorable her boyfriend was being. She could just imagine him being late to practice because he couldn’t find the right floor or door to go through. Jeonghan always seemed to have the most trouble passing through face recognition.

So she went up to Seungcheol who was leaning against one of the walls, talking to Jeonghan. The men both perked up and smiled when seeing her coming their way. She asked them for directions to the bathroom, dumbfounded by all the turns she had to take. She made them repeat it once more, biting the inside of her cheek before leaving the room and venturing out on her own. She replayed the directions in her head, taking note of each turn she took. When seeing the bathrooms, she let out a sigh of relief.

She eyed herself in the mirror. Luckily, there wasn’t anyone with her and she took a moment to look at herself. Her under eyes were dark, but when were they not? She washed her hands with soap, drying them off and looking at herself again. She gently pressed her cheeks with the back of her hand, wondering if she could feel herself blushing.

She smiled to herself. She had been paranoid this entire time for no reason. Now she felt sorry for not visiting the boys sooner. It went as smoothly as it could’ve. She knew just by the look in his eyes that it meant a lot to him that she came to visit. She never had to wonder if his members liked her. She was content.

She had her phone out, texting her members group chat to let them know how everything was going. She walked out of the restroom, her eyes glued to her phone until she ran into a person, her phone falling to the floor. She cursed under her breath, knowing she couldn’t get herself out of this. She kneeled to the ground, trying to pick up her phone when she felt their hands on top of hers.

“I’m sorry, I wasn’t looking-”

“Eunhye?” Her eyes widened, feeling her entire body freeze. She remembered the voice all too well, she couldn’t miss it. She lifted her head up, seeing none other than Jimin looking back at her.

He helped her off the floor, handing her phone back to her with a smile. “As clumsy as ever.”

“Jimin? How are you?” Her heart was beating so fast. If she could run away, she would, but she wasn’t going to give him that satisfaction. She made herself keep the peace.

“I’m great. You? It’s been a while.”

“I-I’m okay, yeah.” Eden nodded, putting her phone away into her pocket and forcing a grin. “You’re good though, right? I didn’t hurt you?”

“It’s okay.” He was smiling until his body language changed in an instant. “Wait, what are you doing here?”

Her mouth hung open, unable to push any words out. How was she supposed to explain why she was in his building. “Well I- uh.”

“Oh wait.” He came to a realization, snickering to himself. “You’re here to see Seokmin, aren’t you? Of course.”

She stuttered, subconsciously taking a step back. She wanted to defend herself, but not a single peep would come out.

“I can’t say I was surprised when I saw that article. I always knew there was something going on between you two. Is this why you broke up with me? To go and fuck him?” He had that familiar tone in his voice, the one he had when they would argue. Eden would always speak in a calm manner, he would always get nasty and have an attitude with her.

“Jimin, I-“

“Or were you already fucking him? Were you?” He was way too close to her, tears starting to pool in her eyes. Seeing by the way she reacted, he went ahead and assumed his prediction was right. “I knew it.”

She shook her head, trying to choke down the sobs. “Y-You know that’s not true.”

He grabbed her wrist, squeezing it and pulling on her arm. “Am I wrong? You think he’s so much better? He probably can’t even touch you like I did. “ He scoffed, rolling his eyes. “You’re such a slut.”

Her whole body tensed up, almost feeling like her legs were jello. She truly hadn’t been this afraid in a while, if ever. “Jimin, please. You’re hurting me.”

“Eunhye?” A voice echoed through the halls, getting closer as Jimin looked past her while rolling his eyes.

“Great.” Jimin mumbled, letting go of her and crossing his arms. It was Seungcheol.

“I was just coming to look for you, did you get lost?” She was stunned, unable to answer him. He pointed to the elevators, telling her to wait for him. The leader was just on his way until he heard Jimin speak under his breath.

“And don’t fucking come back.”

Seungcheol whipped his head around so fast, walking up to him with a glare. “She has just as much right to be here. I better not find you approaching her again.” Jimin bit his tongue, restraining himself from completely lashing out. “And you keep my member's name out of your mouth. See what happens.”

He sounded strict, shaking Jimin to his core. Seungcheol caught up with Eden, his hand on her back as he led her back to the practice room. She stopped herself before they got any closer, shaking her head.

“Eunhye? Are you okay?”

She gently smoothed her fingers over her wrist, trying to make the sting go away as she shook her head. She tried shutting the memories from flooding her mind again, but it was useless. She hugged herself, the tears finally falling down her face as her chest went up and down, finding it hard to breathe. The man grabbed her hand, leading her to an empty practice room.

“Just stay here, I’ll go get him.” Seungcheol told her to stay out, rushing to the room where Seokmin and the other members were practicing. She tried to stop him, not wanting anyone to see her like this. It was bad enough that the leader had to come and save her.

She pressed her back against the wall, sliding down and hugging her knees to her chest. When she finally tried to let out a cry, it was silent. Eden thought she was over her trauma. She thought she could handle this one on her own, but she couldn’t even defend herself.

She pressed her forehead to her knees, pulling at the collar of her shirt to loosen it. She thought it was tight around her neck and she was suffocating. She couldn’t even take a deep breath, feeling like her throat was getting tight and her lung capacity shrinking. Her ears were ringing and she didn’t even hear the door push open.

“Baby?” Seokmin quickly kneeled in front of her, gently trying to pry her arms open so he could see her face. He widened his eyes, shocked to see her flinch and pull away from him. “Hey… Did he touch you? Look at me, please.”

She hesitantly lifted her head. Her eyes and nose were already so red. Tears fell from her chin, dampening her sweatpants. He noticed the veins in her neck becoming visible, trying to stop herself from crying harder. “What did he do to you?”

Eden couldn't muster up anything except ‘I’m sorry’. Seokmin furrowed his eyebrows in disbelief, standing up quickly.

“That prick.” He was heading for the door before Seungcheol stepped in front of him, blocking his path. The older man shook his head, pointing to her.

“Not now. She needs you.” Seungcheol whispered to him. “He won’t be bothering her anymore. I’ll call off practice if you need me to.”

He wanted nothing more than to put Jimin in his place, but what kind of boyfriend would he be if he left her right when she needed him most. He swallowed his pride, sitting down in front of her. Seungcheol exited the room, leaving the two to themselves.

“Look at me, baby. It’s alright, just breathe.” He cupped her cheeks, wiping the tears away with the pads of his thumbs. He tried a breathing exercise, guiding her to follow him as her breath was shaking when exhaling. “I’m here.”

She grabbed onto his knees, squeezing them between her tiny hands to feel something. Her lips quivered, a chill going down her spine as she was reliving all of those years. It was all coming back to the surface.

“I’m sorry. They really don’t come here anymore, I thought it would be okay. This is my fault, I’m sorry baby.”

Eden shook her head, unable to speak but he understood her perfectly. She didn’t want him to blame himself. No one could have predicted this. She shuffled onto her knees moving to wrap her arms around his body, hugging him tight. His heart broke into pieces by the way she shook in his grasp.

“I’m so sorry Eden. You don’t deserve this.” He rubbed her back, cradling her head in his arms. He kissed the side of her temple, shushing her as she calmed down. “You’re fine now.”

She sniffled, digging her fingers into his hoodie. “It’s okay, not your fault.” He pulled away, trying to get a good look at her. He used the sleeve of his clothing to wipe her tears away, Eden squeezing her eyes shut and opening them again. “I should have defended you. I should have defended myself.” She sobbed harder at herself for not being able to stand up to him. She couldn’t defend Seokmin when he especially didn’t deserve it.

He pulled her back against his chest, his palm supporting the back of her head. “What? What did he say to you?”

“He’s wrong.” She whispered against his chest, shaking her head. Seokmin felt an intense amount of guilt when holding her. “He called me-, it’s not true.”

“He called you something?” He furrowed his eyebrows, the frustration only growing inside him. “Whatever he said to you, it’s not true one bit. He’s only ever been a liar.”

Eden felt all of her self esteem shatter in a matter of minutes. Things were going really well, but there always has to be a catch at times like these. Seokmin avoided showing his emotions, wanting to be strong for her since she was most vulnerable.

He pulled back again, caressing her red, puffy cheeks. “Hey, can I take you home? Let me take you home.”

She nodded, feeling him kiss her forehead. He grabbed her hands that were around his waist, pressing his lips to her knuckles before laying them in her lap. “I’m gonna go get your things, okay?”

She nodded before he pressed another kiss to her forehead. He hurriedly left the room, finding all the things she brought with her for the day. When she heard the door close, the tears started again. She ran her fingers through her hair, pressing her nails into her skin. When she was able to feel the slight sting, she hugged herself again. Trying to breathe was completely out of the cards for her. Once she thought she had a steady rhythm, the erratic breaths returned.

Seokmin came back into the room, holding her bag and hoodie in his arms. He knelt in front of her, grabbing her hands and shushing her again. She shuddered once again when feeling him touch her.

“I’m sorry.” Her voice was nothing more than a whisper, it was almost barely a whisper. He couldn’t help his own tears escaping. She was so shaken up that she wouldn’t even let Seokmin touch her without flinching.

“You have nothing to be sorry for. It’s okay, just breathe. I’m here.” He rubbed his thumb in circles on the back of her hand. “Do you want to put your hoodie on? We can go out the back door, alright?”

She nodded, lazily wiping her face and trying to clear her stuffy nose. Seokmin fit the clothing over her head, helping her to put her arms through the sleeves. “Can you stand up? Let me help you.” He got off the floor, holding her hands and helping her to stand flat on her feet.

The car ride was quiet for the most part. She was only capable of communicating that she wanted to go back to his place. It felt most safe for her. The leader was more than ready to cancel practice once Seokmin gave him the go, but he insisted that everyone continue on without him and he would work extra hard the next time.

With the help of his hand on hers with his gentle strokes, she was able to calm down by the time they made it back to the dorms. Her bottom lip was swollen from biting on it to stop her tears. When they finally got the dorms, he was more than attentive. He helped her out of the car when she was perfectly capable.

When they finally got settled in, he quickly opened the door to his bedroom for her, taking her bag and setting it down on his desk.

“You want your hoodie off? It’s been hot here in here recently.” He asked her, helping to slip it off of her when she nodded her head.

Her hair got messed up along the way, Seokmin brushing his fingers through her hair and smoothing the sides down until it wasn’t messy anymore. As his hand caressed her cheek, she leaned into his touch, holding his wrist. It was enough for her to start crying again.

“Come here.” Seokmin whispered, gently pulling her by the waist and close to his chest. She hugged him tight, her ear placed against where his heart was. She shook when hearing it beat, a reminder that he was actually real and was his.

“You’re okay. I won’t let him hurt you anymore.” His finger traced circles along her back, carefully rocking her from side to side. She bunched up a piece of his shirt into her hands, her sobs muffled from pressing her face into his chest. “You don’t have to go there anymore, I’ll come to you.”

“Here, lay down.” He walked backwards towards his bed, letting her pull the covers off and making sure she was comfy. “Do you need anything? Candy? Movies?”

Eden scooted over in the bed, making room for him and holding her arms out.  “I just want you.”

He pouted, wasting no time in climbing into bed with her. He put his arm underneath her neck as she wrapped her limbs around his body. Placing his lips on her forehead, he brushed his fingers down her back. “I love you. I’m sorry you had to go through this today.”

“I love you too. Please don’t blame yourself for this.” She patted his back as well, cuddling closer to him as if they needed any more contact. He sighed, moving his head to look down at her.

“Would you be okay if I go shower? I’ll be quick, promise.” His thumb traced her cheekbones as she looked up at him. “I’m still sweaty.”

“Okay, hurry back.”

“I will. I love you, stay put.” He placed another kiss on her forehead, quickly getting out of his bed and heading towards the bathroom. She turned in his bed, pulling the covers over her body. His smell was scattered all over his bedding, offering her a sense of comfort. Whatever toxic thoughts were on her mind today, they were overwhelmed by happy memories of her and Seokmin. All the good times they had in this bedroom. She tried remembering all the good things until her brain got tired.

He dried his hair off with the towel, whipping it from side to side before throwing it in the laundry basket. Seokmin quietly cracked his bedroom door, sneaking back inside and approaching his bed. Eden was passed out, a tiny snore escaping her lips with every exhale. He sighed, satisfied she was able to calm down enough to even fall asleep. She was so worked up, crying so much that it had tired her out. He sat down on the bed, making sure not to wake her as he kicked his legs up and laid next to her. He propped himself up with his elbow, watching her deep in sleep.

He tucked her hair behind her ears, hovering his finger over her nose and tracing its shape. He noticed the blanket slipping down too far, pulling it up just enough to cover her chest. Seokmin kissed her temple, mouthing an ‘I love you’ before laying flat on the mattress. He refused to turn on the tv or even look at his phone. The two laid in the dark together before sleep eventually took over Seokmin as well.

[justmochi]

Snapshoot

pairing :: eden x seokmin

word count :: 0.9k

synopsis :: eunmin’s spontaneous date

time :: june 2022

“Let’s sit here.” Eden suggested, letting go of his hand and sitting down on the bench. The weather in Seoul was just starting to heat up again, and she was starting to feel a little tired after being in the sun all day with her boyfriend. Seokmin joined the seat next to her, moving his neck from side to side.

“Here, drink some water.” He handed her his water bottle, watching as she popped open the lid and started chugging. He brushed her tiny hair strands away from her face, playing with her bangs since he was bored. He petted the top of her head, smoothing her hair down and rubbing her back.

“Did you wear sunscreen?” He asked, his shoulders touching hers gently.

“Yes of course, did you?”

“Yup. I wouldn’t want that pretty little head of yours to get burnt.” He smiled, making her blush and breaking eye contact.

“It’s still so humid.” She sighed while pouting. She wasn’t too fond of hot weather, sometimes it made her feel like she was suffocating.

“I know, I should've planned more accordingly.” He started to fan her face with his hands, giggling at her laugh.

“I’ll endure it because I get to see you.” She placed her hand on his knee, reassuring him before crossing her legs. Seokmin nodded, biting the inside of his cheek until he grabbed her legs, laying them over his own. Eden couldn’t help but squeal, afraid of losing her balance.

“I’ll plan our next date inside with air conditioning, promise.”

He tapped a rhythm on her knees, inhaling deeply through his nose. She offered his water bottle to him, taking it from her and swallowing a big gulp. He set it next to him on the bench before taking his camera off that was hanging from his neck.

“Let’s see how our pictures turned out, shall we?” He turned it on with the button, hovering his hand over the screen to shield it from what little sun was left from the day. Eden leaned forward, running her hand up and down the small of his back while yawning, trying to see the screen.

He clicked through his recent shots with a smile on his face. They all were of her from today. She felt her heart swell again, a blush appearing on her cheeks. “Baby.”

He hummed, looking at her with his eyebrows raised. She lost her train of thought when gazing into his eyes. “Hmm?”

Trying to think of what she lost, she shook her head and puckered her lips. He relaxed, not hesitating to peck her lips a few times. His attention turned back to the camera, reviewing his pictures.

“Can you teach me? How to use your camera I mean.” She pointed to it, relieved when he nodded. She knew about the shutter but that was about it. He gave her the rundown, trying to make it as simple as possible for her. Even he still had questions about how to use it.

“Can I take pictures of you?” She asked under her breath.

“Of course.” He handed her his camera, Eden moving her legs off of his and standing to her feet. She pursed her lips, afraid she would drop it if she wasn’t too careful.

“I just press the button?” She looked at him for guidance. She brought the camera close to her face, looking through the viewfinder and finally snapping her first shot. She didn’t know whether to stop and look at them, but she kept going. She rotated the device every few pictures, Seokmin switching up his facial expressions and poses as she took more pictures. She even began humming snapshoot.

Eden nodded, going to sit back next to him and handing his camera to him. She rested her cheek against his shoulder, looking at the screen together as he took a look at the photos she took. The smile on his face was wide as he bobbed his head in approval.

“These are so good! You’re a natural.”

“Really?” She was surprised, having no idea how to work the camera or having any prior experience. “Do you think your fans will like it?”

“Definitely.”

“Hmm, should I invest in one?” She joked, patting his knee.

“I’m gonna get you one.” Seokmin kissed the side of her temple, smiling before gently resting his head against hers. “My string is red and yours could be pink.”

“Hey, cmon. I can buy things myself.” She shook her head with a pout. She didn’t want to burden him and was perfectly capable of buying her own camera.

“I want to. I’m gonna buy you one so don’t think about buying one in the meantime.”

“Seok-” He interrupted her, putting his finger on her lips and laughing.

“Nope. If you buy one I’ll ask Chaeyoung to take it off your hands.”

“It’s a gift. I’d love to see what you do with it.” He stroked her head, eyes wrinkling from his smile. “I think I deserve a thank you.

Her head dropped, sighing while feeling defeated. “Thank you, baby.”

Seokmin turned the power off on his camera, putting the strap back around his neck and grabbing her hand. “Can I get a kiss?”

He was ridiculously in love and clingy. Him and his group were so busy with comeback promotions and he had a period vacant before they were occupied preparing for their tour. Eden caressed his cheek, pecking his cheek a few times before finally leaving a kiss on his lips. “I love you.”

“And I love you.” He tapped her nose with his pinky, wrapping his arm around her and pulling her close to his chest. He looked in the distance, admiring the peachy sunset. She yawned, closing her eyes and inhaling his scent. “Tired?”

“I just think it’s from the sun.”

“Wanna come back to the dorms?”

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What started as a light drizzle progressed into a rainstorm. It was quiet for the most part, occasionally hearing cracks of muffled thunder. Eden pulled the pillow down a bit, readjusting as she used Seokmin’s arm as a pillow. She was facing away from him, one eye open as she dragged her finger along his palm and knuckles. She even traced the veins in his arm as sleep was threatening to take her over.

“You sleepy yet?” He whispered against her back that was covered by one of his shirts.

“Almost,” She nodded, intertwining their fingers together. If they weren’t close enough already, he was sure to close the distance by snuggling himself closer.

“You’re alright. You’re safe with me, you know that right?”

“Always.” She purred at his hand squeezing her shoulder, scooting back against him for more contact and warmth. He pressed his lips to the back of her neck, his hand coming up to stroke her hair.

His fingers were delicate in her hair, enough to lull her to sleep. Seokmin began to whisper affirmations in her ear.

“You’ve already achieved so much this year.  I’m so proud of you.”

A smile crept onto her face, making her heart ache.

“I won’t let him hurt you anymore. Whenever you’re struggling, let me help. Lay it on me too so you don’t have to face it alone.” He kept pushing a flyaway hair behind her ear, smiling faintly whenever it would fall back out of place. “You have a bad habit of keeping things like this bottled up. You don’t have to be afraid to be vulnerable with me. I love you, regardless of all your good and bad days.”

Eden turned over in the bed, facing him with a glassy look in her eyes. His lips formed into a pout, caressing her cheek as his thumb wiped away her tears. He sighed before his voice was just above a whisper. “I know I can be vulnerable around you, too. I think that’s what makes our relationship so special.”

“Why do you have such a good way with words?” She chuckled through her blurry vision, arm hanging over his waist and hugging him. He leaned forward, kissing her forehead.

“Love will do that to you.”  He grinned, rubbing his hand up and down her arm. “Let’s sleep, okay?”

She nodded, closing her eyes as she adjusted her head against his arm. “Your arm isn’t gonna go numb is it?”

“I’ll be fine, don’t worry.”

“Can you brush my hair like that again? Just til I fall asleep.”

Seokmin smiled, moving his hand and stroking through her hair just as he did before. “I love you.” He kissed her cheek as he spoke in a cute-tone.

“I love you.”

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good night kisses - eunmin

eden dragged her feet, walking slowly to the dorm's front door. anything to slow down and cherish the time they had left together. she sighed, turning to face him with a pout.

“hey now.” he flattened his lips, pulling her into another one of his tight hugs. she wrapped her arms around his waist, her ear placed on top of his heart and closing her eyes like it was a lullaby.

eden pulled her face away, just enough for him to realize she was asking for a kiss. he smiled, pressing his lips to hers and leaving kisses on every corner of her mouth.

“my turn.” she giggled, putting her hands on his shoulders to help her on her tippy toes, kissing all over his face. his forehead, eyelids, cheeks, nose, and finally his chin. “i love you.”

he backed her closer to her door, eden finally letting go and pausing her kisses before putting in the code. when the door unlocked, she slid in while grabbing seokmin by the collar, giving him one last kiss.

“i love you. good night.” he smiled while watching her peek through the tiny opening that was left.

“call me when you get in safe, okay?”

seokmin nodded, walking backwards to his car and almost tripping over his shoelaces while watching her.