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my dragon chan brainworms
#punch out#punch out!!#art#punch out fanart#super punch out#dragon chan#fanart#i love dragon chan also#don and he are living rent free
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That's how their reunion in LAD: Gaiden played out in our hearts ;u; †Commission for anonymous!
Meanwhile...
#they're embarassing; they know it; and they don't care lol#when the commissioner came with this idea to me I was sobbing#why are they so perfect ;;;;;#and yes I was also crying on the inside when Majima asked; with the softest voice in the world; for Kiryu to not go#THAT MAN LOVES HIS KIRYU-CHAN SO MUCH AND IT'S CANON#yakuza#like a dragon#ryu ga gotoku#rgg#éŸăćŠă#ç泶ćŸæ#æĄçäžéŠŹ#çæĄ#æĄç#goro majima#kazuma kiryu#kiryu kazuma#majima goro#kazumaji#fanart#my art#gazkerber#illustration#games#videogames#comic#lad gaiden spoilers#gaiden spoilers#like a dragon gaiden spoilers#like a dragon gaiden
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Seen a few people too many discuss the concept of Dragodile Baby 2 and my hot take is that there's no way in hell Crocodile would ever detransition just to go through nine months of horrible dysphoria again, let alone go through pregnancy ever again (or allow Ivankov to even touch him, what if they died and weren't able to trans Croc's gender again afterwards? Hell naw, ain't worth the risk)
But this leaves an opportunity for a Funnier Option:
Dragon wants another baby? Sure, but it's his turn to carry it >:)
#Moon posting#OP Meta#Dragodile#CW Pregnancy#Iva-chan's HRT is *MAGIC* HRT. You get a fully functional cis ass body. Dragon can be forcefemme'd and impregnated WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY#I just. Imagining the convo that would lead to this has me in hysterics okay#Like Crocodile completely casually telling Dragon off like ''I'm not going through pregancy again. Your turn''#Like he's not even SERIOUSLY suggesting Dragon do it (just refusing going through it again himself)#But then Dragon actually considders it#Innitially horrified by the thought but then figuring like. Crocodile went through it and survived. It can't be that bad can it#Dragon would have to learn the hard way just how Bad it would in fact be lmaooo#Also hey Dragon getting to experience Gender Dysphoria in Turbo Mode would give him like a better understanding of The Shit Croc went throu#He'd be able to understand Croc's feelings and appreciate what he put up with for their baby#Which would be great if they were actually getting back together after The Divorce etc etc#Also Croc would get to be a doting husband for his temporary-wife like he was meant to be and that's just great#Dragon flipflopping between horrible dysphoria and being head over heels for his mob boss husband being so gentle with him? Adorable#((Just for clarity this is not a critique of other people's idea of Dragodile Baby 2. I just wanted to share The Funnier Option))#((You know me I love two things; gut wrenching tragedies and comedy. That's it. The two genderdsdjfghsjkdfgh))
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Finally posting this because their friend dynamic lives in my head rent free
#punch out#heike kagero#dragon chan#disco kid#narcis prince#my edit#Heike because like . cmon . trans in every way#dragon Chan autistic because lets be honest this dude screams it#disco kid struggler because LISTEN manâŠ. heâs minor circuit number 1 but heâs trying#I love him#and Narcis because heâs also there#/j#ok gn
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I don't know a massive amount about cartoons but top 5 cartoons?
AAHHHH!! Well firstly thank you so much for sending this! I'm a bit of a cartoon fanatic. I guess I just never really grew out of them?? and when I'm feeling sad they just make me feel so much happier so I tend to just recycle and re-watch them over and over again. The nostalgia I get from them is just unreal! So I'm just gonna answer these with gifs and talk about why I love them so much! :D
1. Pokemon
Pokemon has to be the 1st one for me! Just love everything about it! (Although nowadays watching it can be a little tiresome as it's the same plot every episode lol). But it was such a big part of my childhood growing up. The XY series in particular is the best and actually has a good story to it and isn't just team rocket tryna steal Pikachu all the time lol (and my beautiful otp came from it too so I'll always love it forever)
2. American Dragon
What's not to love about American Dragon? A kid who can turn into a dragon is pretty awesome tbh. (I even wrote a story at uni based on it). And I love how it educates you on Chinese culture. There's not many cartoons or tv shows in general that do. Plus I love the forbidden romance between jake and rose. It's so deliciously painful haha (Cartoons in general do romance better than most Hollywood films lol)
3. Kim Possible
Who didn't watch this growing up?! It was just too iconic! And let's acknowledge just how rare it was/still kinda is to have a female lead in a cartoon too - let alone a redhead as well! (Redheads really don't get much love in media do they). And don't get me started on Kim and Ron. Probably the best friends to lovers relationship to ever exist. (I shipped them before I even knew what shipping meant lol). Plus Drakken is the funniest villain ever lol
4. Teen Titans
Teen Titans is literally the only DC thing I like lol. I'm not majorly into superhero things in general but this show is just so brilliantly done and not afraid to go to some dark places. Honestly love cartoons that feel like they're not just for kids and this is definitely one of them. And one of my favourite things about it is how each series focuses on each of the main characters and their own personal villains. (Plus I got the idea for my main WIP from watching this)
5. Ben 10
I'm a big sci-fi lover so a dude that can turn into aliens is right up my street! It's also kinda superhero themed and I love that Ben and his friends are basically defenders of the galaxy too. (Plumbers as they call it in the show). Which is really cool. Also it's one of the very few cartoons that actually let the charcters age and you see the main characters grow up with you which I really like. (One thing I hate about Pokemon - Why did they have to keep Ash 10 lol). But yeah this one was a big part of my childhood too and one I always will come back to
#i really wanted jackie chan adventures to be in this too but these just edge it for me#also sonic x is an honourable mention#and i absolutely love the big hero 6 series too#that one was not my generation tho so it's not nostalgic like these ones#there's probably a few more i'm forgetting too but these 5 are top notch#pokemon#american dragon#kim possible#teen titans#ben 10#no but really thanks for the ask!#i found this really enjoyable đ
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Some blorbos, formatted to that old rhyme. Marina borrowed from Val/ Zlix
#i was supposed to borrow MARIE from val but I cant read#but i already sketched it#so now its Marina from Zlix lmao#also yes i put in the effort to recreate the font i love font work i hoard fonts like dragon#kawaii~chan#nana ashida#aphmau#mystreet#ochaco uraraka#my hero academia#mha uraraka#splatoon 2#splatoon#marina splatoon#marinette dupain-cheng#miraculous marinette#miraculous ladybug
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Blood & Popcorn | l.c (m)
â Pairing: Lee Chan x f. ReaderÂ
â Summary: Fridays are reserved for watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and stuffing your face with popcorn and pizza. Itâs been like that for you and Chan since your freshman year of college. But when he skips your Blood and Popcorn night for a date, things take an unexpected turn.Â
â Word Count: 11,315
â Genre: Friends to Lovers, Angst, Fluff
â Type: SmutÂ
â Rating: 18+ Minors are strictly prohibited from engaging in and reading this content. It contains explicit content and any minors discovered reading or engaging with this work will be blocked immediately.
â Warnings: Literally so much misunderstanding and repressed feelings, pining, light themes of jealousy, recreational drinking, recreational weed use, bad communication skills, some mild insecurities, explicit language, explicit sexual content including unprotected vaginal sex (do not do this lmaooo), nipple stim, light teasing, oral (f. receiving), clumsy/playful sex, jokes/banter while fucking. Theyâre both down horrendous. Joshua as an almost love interest. Jeonghan is both terrible and great at advice. Alternating POVs and some time skips.Â
â A/N: This is another work coming from a conversation with @daechwitatamic who at this point, I think had been the driving force behind all three random one shots Iâve written. I apparently canât say no when she asks for something :) so anyway, here is simp Lee Chan and simp reader because ???? And yes I'm posting this at 11:30 pm at night who cares there are no rules!!!!!!!!
â A/N 2: Also thank you to Jo for reading this before hand because it would be otherwise largely illegible. King Julian is on the way, bestie. Â
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âSo why not Blood and Pizza if pizza is always involved but popcorn isnât?â Mingyu eyes the french fries on your plate. You give him a warning glance, pointing the sharp tines of your fork at him. He retreats, leaning against the cracked vinyl of the booth, pouting. âAlso, the title sounds gross.â
âGood thing it has nothing to do with you then.âÂ
âWow, youâre not even going to invite me?âÂ
âNo,â you chirp, popping a shoestring fry into your mouth. You savor the saltiness, humming delightedly. âItâs for me and Chan. Not me, Chan and you. Plus, you know nothing about Buffy.âÂ
âIsnât that a magic dragon? And are you sure you two arenât dating?âÂ
The look you send Mingyu makes him hold up his hands in surrender. It isnât the first time someone has asked if you and Chan are dating, and you know it wonât be the last. You donât want to start down that avenue tonight, trying to navigate the questions of why and well you seem to be a good match.Â
If romantic relationships were started over simply having things in common and matching a vibe, you and Chan would have started dating a long time ago. But youâre not, and youâve already gotten over the fact that youâre not dating and that you will not start dating.
Mostly.Â
The bell rings above the diner door, drawing your attention. Like heâs been manifested by Mingyuâs dangerous question, Chan spots you and lifts a hand, a smile splitting his face as he heads over. You scoot over in the booth, dragging your plate along with you to make room for him.Â
Chan is dressed in jeans and a green sweater, your favorite color on him. He sits down next to you, cushioned seat dipping a little as he leans over to kiss the top of your head and steal fries off of your plate. You let him, feeling heat flush up the side of your neck as you look anywhere but Mingyuâs accusatory stare.
âThese are so good,â Chan says around a mouthful of fries. âThanks, Bambi.â
You grin at the nickname, trying not to flush too hard.Â
âI wouldnât know,â Mingyu says pointedly. You ignore him, shoving your burger in your mouth. âApparently Iâm not allowed fries or to attend your movie night.â
âOrder your own fries,â Chan says.Â
âUgh. I already ate mine.â
âSo order more, idiot. And of course youâre not invited to Blood and Popcorn. Thatâs our thing.âÂ
Our thing.Â
The corner of your mouth twitches as you glance at Chan. He doesnât notice, catching the eyes of the server and waving happily, giving her a broad smile. She gives him a thumbs up in return, confirming sheâll put in his usual now that heâs there.Â
There are a lot of things that belong to you and Chan. Studying at the very diner you were sitting in during freshman year had been one of them, though now in your final year thereâs not as much of a need to study and youâve incorporated other friends in your late night trips for grease and calories.Â
You also shared trivia nights on Tuesdays with Vernon and Seungkwan, football Sundays with Seungcheol, Mingyu and Jeonghan, once a month family dinners with everyone, and most importantly, Blood and Popcorn.Â
Chan steals another fry off of your plate and you let him, leaning back in the booth. Mingyu glares daggers at you, dark eyes flicking from your plate, to you, to Chan. You grin around a mouthful of cheeseburger and he scoffs before looking away.Â
Behind you, Chanâs arm stretches across the back of the booth, just barely brushing against the top of your shoulders. Your stomach flips a little, momentarily elated at the contact before you swallow it down with Sprite, pretending it wasnât there in the first place.Â
The two boys immediately fall into a conversation about their shared engineering class. You tune it out easily, a learned habit over the last four years of having to listen to Chan tell you the functions of a bridge and the best way to design one. Instead, you focus on the rise and fall of Chanâs soft voice and the way it lulls you into a state of calm.Â
When the server brings over his order, he pulls his arm from over the back of the seat. Immediately you snatch one of the onion rings from his basket, popping one into your mouth and hissing as the crispy snack burns you. He shakes his head, laughing as he gives you a napkin while you sputter.
âCareful, Bambi,â he murmurs. âTheyâre literally steaming.âÂ
Mingyu reaches for an onion ring, only to be threatened with the blunt end of Chanâs steak knife. âDonât even think about it.â
âBut she-â
âBambi has special privileges,â Chan quips. âOrder yourself some more fries for the love of God. Iâll pay for them.âÂ
Mingyu immediately stops whining, mood improving markedly as he orders fries, wiggling in his seat happily. Chan cuts his burger in half, asking, âWhy were you talking about Blood and Popcorn anyway?âÂ
âShua asked Bambi out on a date,â Mingyu answers around a mouthful of fries. âShe told him she couldnât go because of Blood and Popcorn.â
Chan stops eating and looks at you, brows creasing. You feel your heart rate speed up as you kick Mingyu under the table. He yelps, knee jerking upward to slam against the underside of the table. The salt and pepper shakers rattle in place as Mingyu bends over to rub his shin.Â
âHe didnât ask me out on a date.â
âHe asked you to dinner!â
âAs friends!â
âOh yeah,â Mingyu snorts, rolling his eyes. âFriends take friends to fucking prime steakhouses. He asked you out on a date.âÂ
For a moment, silence envelops the table. You stare at your fries, watching Chan out of your periphery. He looks away from you, wiping the grease from his fingers onto the napkin. The air feels pregnant with tension suddenly, your anxiety bubbling as you open your mouth to assert once more it wasnât a date.
Chan beats you to breaking the silence, âWe can skip this Friday so you can go!â
You open and close your mouth a few times, heart dropping to your ass. âWhat?â
âItâs totally fine if we have to skip. I donât mind.âÂ
Chan picks his burger back up, not looking at you. Heart pounding in your chest, you canât help but watch him in total silence, trying to string together a response. Sure, maybe Chan doesnât mind if you miss your weekly solo hangout. But you care.Â
The ache of the implication cuts you suddenly, a delayed reaction. You feel your throat tighten painfully, reaching for your Sprite to try and swallow past the sudden tension. It does nothing to quell the way the casual dismissal of your tradition keeps cutting you long after heâs said the words, sawing down to the bone.Â
âI wasnât aware that we could just skip Blood and Popcorn, I guess.âÂ
âI mean if youâve got a date.âÂ
Thatâs not the point, you want to scream at him.Â
Chan is a lot of things. Perceptive isnât one of them. If he had been, you know he would have sniffed out your feelings for him a long time ago. Luckily for you, heâs remained completely oblivious over the last four years of your friendship, and you like to keep it that way. Keep it safe.Â
Nothing ruins a friendship more than unrequited romance. You know that from more than just the media you consume - youâve seen more than once first hand when one friend catches feelings for the others but the desire isnât mutual.Â
It isnât mutual here. Itâs always been very clear where Chanâs interests lie, and youâre totally fine with that. You accept the relationship that you have happily and quietly, and thought moments like are a brutal reminder of where you stand, itâs alright because you also love your friendship. More than you love him - at least, you think so.Â
So when Chan so easily suggests to go on a date, to cancel your thing with him to accommodate, you know it isnât because he doesnât care. He just thinks that you should go on a date because it doesnât occur to him that the real reason you donât want to is because your interests are somewhere else. That you donât want to cancel Blood and Popcorn because itâs for the two of you and no one else.Â
âYeah,â you rasp, unsure what else to say. âUm, maybe.âÂ
âShua is a good guy.âÂ
âYeah. Yeah he is.âÂ
Mingyu and Chan go back to their conversation about class. You finish your meal in silence, leaning back against the seat as your thoughts wander listlessly. You gaze around the diner, drinking in detail as their conversation becomes background noise and you can no longer understand what theyâre saying.Â
Rounders Diner had been a staple in the college community long before you were born, and continues to be the center for academic life. Students fill the booths sipping on milkshakes as they cram for exams or homework, night shift workers sit at the countertop and order coffee before heading to work, and the jukebox in the corner glows neon, only offering a selection of music from the 50s.Â
Behind the countertop is an open scratch kitchen, the sound of sizzling grease and yelled orders bracketing an Elvis song you know the words to but donât know the name of. Black and white tile flooring with years worth of scuffs reflect the canned lighting in the ceiling. Over near the entrance is a wall covered in pictures of students of note throughout the years.Â
You remember the first time Chan had hauled you to Rounders. It was the first day youâd met, two freshmen absolutely terrified of the world after experiencing two back to back intro courses together. The dining hall was on the opposite side of campus from your classes, but Chan had insisted there was a diner just off the corner that everyone said was a necessary experience.Â
He was the first real friend you made. Your roommates had become your best friends too, Lorna and Mai splashed across almost every memory you have of college. But that first day is only colored with Chan, who had slid into the seat across from you and looked around the diner with a bright grin like he was suddenly at home.Â
Wanna start coming here after class?Â
You did. And you had.Â
A hand waves in front of your face, making you blink several times before Chanâs face swims into focus. Your thoughts are a little delayed as you drink him in: dark hair framing dark, angular eyes that turn molten brown when the sun hits them just right, a jawline that has turned sharper as heâs aged, though his cheeks still have a youthful softness that you adore, and a grin that makes the world dim.Â
âWhat?â you ask him, totally at a loss for words.Â
He laughs and you feel the corners of your lips turn upward, an automatic response to his mirth. âI asked if you were ready to go.âÂ
You look up to see Mingyu at the register, passing over the bill and a card. âI think I spaced out. I thought you were buying him fries?â
He snorts. âNever fear, itâs my card. Everything okay?âÂ
You hesitate. Not for the first time, the urge to spill your guts to him grips you so forcefully that you almost do right in the middle of Rounders. Almost tell him everything from start to finish, the feelings, the reason you donât want to date Joshua, how beautiful you think Chan is-
Mingyu starts heading back and you force a grin on your face, bumping his shoulder with yours. âOf course. A little tired, though. Thanks for dinner.âÂ
âYou know Iâve got you.â He gets up from the booth and holds his hand out to you. âAlways.âÂ
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Chan is the stupidest fucking person he knows. He lets out a loud scream into the warmth of his pillow, squeezing his eyes shut as he lays face down in his bed. His arms are shoved under the pillow, fisting in his sheets as the long-winded scream finally begins to die out.Â
âYes, that is healthy,â Seungkwan calls from Chanâs desk against the window. âLet the pillow know everything that youâre feeling.âÂ
Scowling, Chan lifts his head up and looks over his shoulder at where Seungkwan is sitting. His roommate is hunched over Chanâs laptop, a document open on the screen as he clicks around rapidly, cursing under his breath.Â
âWhy are you in here again?â
âMy literature professor is a dinosaur,â Seungkwan answers. âAnd only accepts printed essay submissions.â
âSeriously?â
âYes.â
âNo, I mean you donât have your own printer?âÂ
âNo, and I will not be paying thirty cents a paper for an essay that is almost thirty pages long.âÂ
âThatâs like, nine dollars dude. Also, why is your essay thirty pages long?â
âAsk the dude who wrote Beowulf.âÂ
âIsnât that like⊠a movie?âÂ
Seungkwan mutters something under his breath. The printer chimes, followed by a mechanic whirring as the paper feeds into the machine and starts printing. Spinning in the chair, Seungkwan looks at where Chan is still laying stomach down, face squished against his pillow as he cradles it.Â
âSpeaking of movies - are you having Blood and Popcorn here or at Bambiâs?âÂ
Chan canât help but smirk at the nickname. It had stuck ever since your freshman year when youâd called Rin Hartford a bambi-eyed bitch for saying nasty things to Mingyu. He thinks that night might be the night he realized he was absolutely head over heels for you, even if he had only known you for two weeks then.Â
Despite your quiet disposition, youâve always been the epitome of bravery. He canât recall a time that you havenât said what you meant or meant what you said, and defending your friends and speaking up has always been paramount to you.Â
For someone like Chan who was often the youngest and the softest spoken in any group he was in, you were a breath of fresh air. And youâve taught him to speak up for himself, letting him grow comfortable pushing back with people - especially his friends - and how to give back what he gets.Â
Corrupted, Seungcheol joked once. She corrupted him and taught him how to bully us back.Â
âIâm not really sure,â Chan says slowly, thinking about your conversation at the diner, the exact source of his pillow-scream. âWe might not be doing it.â
âUh-oh. Trouble in paradise?â
âThere is no paradise. Weâre just friends.âÂ
âThatâs the trouble Iâm talking about, brother.â Seungkwan turns around to start collecting the pages out of the printer. âIs the Blood and Popcorn cancellation the reason for your pillow screaming?âÂ
âI donât know that itâs canceled.âÂ
âThat really clarifies the issue.â
Chan scowls. âDid you know Shua was into her?âÂ
âUh, yeah.â
âHe asked her on a date.â
âJoshua must have got tired of waiting for you to make a move on Bambi. I guess he decided you werenât going to.âÂ
Chan frowns and sits up. He didnât realize Joshua remotely had a thing for you, and while Chan adores the older member of their larger friend group, the thought of him taking you to dinner - a date - makes his stomach tighten.Â
âWhatâs that supposed to mean?â
âIt means,â Seungkwan clarifies. âThat you have had the last four years to nut up or shut up. Everyone has waited for you to make your move on Bambi and you havenât. If youâre not going to do it, someone else might as well.âÂ
âI mean, anyone could ask her out. Itâs not like I have-â
âDonât you dare say you didnât have dibs. Dibs can be unspoken, Chan. Youâve been in love with that girl since freshman year, if you think people - especially our friends - cannot tell and donât respect you enough to give you time to ask her out, you need to wake up.âÂ
âItâs that obvious?âÂ
âNot to her, clearly.â Seungkwan stands and grins at Chan placidly, his essay collected in his hands. âFortunately for you, the only person who is as dumb as you are is Bambi. Match made in heaven, really.âÂ
Chan chews his bottom lip. That offers a little bit of relief. He doesnât like knowing that his feelings are so obvious to everyone else, but at least you donât know. He cannot imagine how uncomfortable it would make your friendship dynamic knowing he was mooning over you while you just saw him as a friend.Â
âWell, she doesnât feel that way about me. Iâm not going to confess my unrequited feelings and put her in that position to deal with them. It wouldnât be fair.âÂ
Seungkwan gives Chan a slow blink, smile turning plastic. âLike I said. Match made in heaven.âÂ
Heaving a sigh, Chan throws himself on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. Chan was certainly an idiot for a lot of reasons, but the biggest reason has to be the way he has let his feelings for you fester since freshman year. Instead of implementing preventative maintenance, heâs let the problem grow to the point that his friends are no longer waiting for him to do something about it.Â
The window of opportunity is gone.Â
Not that there was a window of opportunity to begin with. Chan has seen what it looks like when youâre interested in guys - dazed eyes, a little flustered, a tiny grin on your face. Youâve never looked at him that way. At least, not really like that. You smile at him all the time, but itâs different.Â
If he had the slightest indication you looked at him like you were interested, heâd have spilled his feelings a long time ago. Hiding this from you feels almost like a violation of friendship, but in order to preserve the friendship and keep you comfortable, he does what he must.Â
The memory of him telling you to go on a date with Joshua makes him groan in embarrassment. He presses the heels of his hands to his eyes, seeing stars explode behind his lids. It had been a knee jerk response, something to distract you from the immediate jealousy and panic heâd felt that moment that Mingyu had dropped that bit of information at the table.
Mingyu. That motherfucker did it on purpose - not to rile Chan, but to try and give him a kick in the ass toward the right direction. But like everyone else, Mingyu doesnât get it. If Chan told you how he felt just to get it off of his chest, it would be putting his burden on you. Youâd be the one who had to feel guilty for it being unrequited, youâd be the one who would inevitably feel uncomfortable or out of place.Â
No. It would be the highest form of selfishness he can think of, offloading the heavy weight of his feelings just to give them to you as a reprieve from carrying them around so long.Â
Chan blinks away the swimming colors, staring up at the popcorn ceiling of his bedroom again. He can hear Seungkwan singing somewhere in the apartment, liquid voice calming even in Chanâs mild state of distress.Â
Joshua is a good guy. Honestly, there are only a few guys that Chan knows who would make a suitable partner for you, and he begrudgingly acknowledges that Joshua is at the top of that list. And yet he still feels a twist of self-loathing that he had pushed you so quickly towards it, the regret like bile in his stomach.Â
The last thing Chan wants to do is skip Blood and Popcorn this week. It is the one guaranteed day of uninterrupted time with you, and he waved it away like it meant nothing to him, which could not be farther from the truth. The nights of watching Buffy and eating pizza and sometimes popcorn mean everything to him.Â
He just wishes he had been brave enough to stand his ground.Â
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Maybe Joshua Hong is the worst person ever. Chan dismisses the irrational thought as soon as he has it. Joshua isnât awful at all. Itâs just that heâs leaning in toward you and saying something into your ear over the loud din of the party, and Chan watches the way you nod.Â
Crack. The plastic cup in his hand splits and immediately spills rum and coke all over the kitchen floor. Jeonghan starts yelling at him, ripping paper towels off of the roll and throwing them in Chanâs direction. He mutters an apology, gaze drifting over the kitchen counter to the living room where youâre laughing, head tilted back, warm light splaying across your throat-
âYa! Donât just let it pool at your feet!â
Jeonghanâs screech brings Chan back to life. He snatches the copious amounts of paper towels Jeonghan has thrown at him and starts to soak up the drink. The tile floor is already sticky and Chan cringes. No way have either Jeonghang or Seungcheol cleaned this floor any time recently. If anything, Chan has done it a favor.Â
The party is in full swing around him. He stands up with the soaked paper in his hand, tossing it into the trash and grabbing more while Jeonghan digs underneath the counter. Chan finishes soaking up the spilled drink and comes eye to eye with a new set of paper towels and spray cleaner.Â
Chan gives Jeonghan the soaked papers. âJeonghan, your floor is already disgusting.â
âThen you should have no problem cleaning it!âÂ
âSure, Mom.âÂ
âDonât call me that!â
He rolls his eyes but does what Jeonghan says, spraying the area quickly and pressing down the paper towels. They come away sticky and black, making him cringe in disgust before tossing them out and washing his hands. As he turns off the faucet, Jeonghan has the decency to hand him a new drink.
Chan takes it without comment, the image of Joshua leaning into you a little too much for him to deal with right now. He drains the cup, sputtering a little. Jeonghan is a heavy pour and the spiced rum goes down rough, his eyes tearing just a little as he finishes the drink.Â
âWell, thatâs one way to stop from spilling.â Chan shoots Jeonghan a look before reaching for the mixer and handle of rum again. âYou do normally drink like a fish, but anything in particular driving tonightâs thirst?âÂ
âNope.â
âRight, so itâs not tall, dark and handsome hanging out with Bambi?â
Chan feels his eye twitch as he heavily pours the liquor into his cup. âNope. And Joshua isnât even that tall.âÂ
âTaller than you.â Chan shoots Jeonghan a venomous look. His face is beatific, grin a little bit dangerous as he holds his hands up in a white flag. âYou look pretty bothered. If only there were a way to fix that.â Chan looks at Jeonghan with wide eyes, hope surging for a moment. âJust tell her you like her.âÂ
âWhy is that the only advice any of you have?â
âBecause itâs the only advice I have. Either tell her or get over your feelings. Those are your options.âÂ
âAnd Iâve already told you, it would just make her uncomfortable. Itâs not her burden to bear.âÂ
Jeongan taps his fingers on the countertop, studying Chan. Chan pouts into his cup, taking long draughts, trying not to cringe at the strong taste. He can already sense the oncoming buzz and he welcomes it, needing a little something to distract him from the obvious elephant in the living room.Â
âAlright,â Jeognhan relents. âThen deal with the consequences and get over your feelings.âÂ
And he will. Chan has always been good at dealing with the repercussions of hiding his feelings, and he does them well. So he tips back the cup and rejoins the party, nerves steeled and ready to deal with the consequences like his friends keep telling him to.Â
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âWhat?â you asked, lifting your voice to be heard over the rowdy game of cards at the coffee table. Joshua had asked you something but the words had been lost on you as your gaze drifted to Chan where he was leaning against the wall, talking to a girl you didnât know. He was leaning awfully close. âI didnât catch that.âÂ
Joshua smiles. He really is handsome, and everything someone could want in a partner. Heâs kind and gentle, has a little bit of an insane streak, and he is incredibly intelligent and loyal. So why do you feel nothing when he grins at you or laughs?Â
Your eyes drift over to Chan again and you feel your stomach flip. The alcohol turns to lead. The girl Chan is speaking to is so close to him, both of them turned toward one another as he ducks his head down to say something to her. She laughs and he smiles, looking her up and down.
Jealousy swallows you whole. It roars so loudly in your ears that you almost miss Joshuaâs question again. âDid you give any thoughts about dinner on Friday?âÂ
Dinner? Friday? Oh right. He had asked you to dinner on Friday, but youâd declined due to your planned Blood and Popcorn night. With Chan. Who is flirting with the girl next to him, who is flirting back.Â
The jealousy feels like a raw, rotten thing. It turns the alcohol in your stomach sour, makes the sweat on the back of your neck feel too much, like the room is too loud and too full. Even as the envy rears its head, an ugly beast ready to unleash, you turn to Joshua and say, âI really canât. Friday nights are really important to me.âÂ
Joshua looks disappointed, but heâs polite enough to nod and smile. âI understand. Maybe a different night?â
âUm, maybe. Would you excuse me? I really need some air.âÂ
You stand abruptly, starling the people next to you. The cup in your hand shakes a little and your throat constricts and oh god. You cannot cry in the middle of a party just because youâre a little buzzed and the boy you like is across the room with another girl.Â
âDo you want me to-â
âNo!â You quip, shaking your head. âTotally fine, Iâm so fine, I just need some air. Please! Sit! Stay!âÂ
Joshua raises his eyebrows at your frantic commands and you give a laugh that is a little on the hysterical side as you step over the legs of people sitting on the floor and on the couch. Joshua calls after you as you make the escape but you donât turn around, eager to get out of the room.Â
You trip over someoneâs foot and nearly launch into a passerby as you go. Strong hands steady you before you totally topple over, though your drink sloshes over the edge of your cup, spilling it on the carpet.Â
âWhat is it with you and your other half?â You look up to realize that itâs Jeonghan who stabilized you. âSpilling drinks all over my damn floor!â
âIt probably helps. Your floors are disgusting.â
âYa! Thatâs beside the point - why do you look like youâre about to die?â
âI feel like I might. I need fresh air.â For a moment, Jeonghan looks confused. You watch his dark brows pull together and he looks over your head, dark gaze scanning for something. For Chan, you realize. Itâs usually Chan who leaves with you if you need air or need to stick your head in a bucket to vomit. The realization hits you like a brick. âNot him,â you whisper. âIâm fine.âÂ
Your words land at the same time Jeonghan focuses in the direction youâd last seen Chan. He holds you there, suspended in time for a moment as his eyes dart between you and back to where you know Chan is still leaning against the wall.Â
There is a flicker of something that you cannot place in Jeonghanâs gaze before it softens and he nods. He pulls you toward him and helps guide you around the groups of people. âFresh air it is.â
âYou donât have to come.â
âI donât know, crying alone is kind of lame, Bambi.â
Cool air hits you the second you step onto the porch. Soonyoung is sitting on the railing with Jihoon and Vernon leaning next to him. He waves enthusiastically when he sees you, breaking out into a grin and lifting the joint between his fingers, an offer. You shake your head and he shrugs, passing it to Vernon who lifts a hand in salute.Â
The smell of weed chases you down the grass slope of Jeonghanâs backyard. Itâs not so much a backyard as it is open to the apartment communityâs lake. The spray of the fountain grows louder as the sounds of the party fade.Â
Jeonghan sits down in the grass, leaning back on his hands. You join him, cringing at the dampness from the dewey grass. Taking in a deep breath you close your eyes and lean your head back, letting the wind cool the sweat on your overheated skin. The breeze mists the fountain, tiny specks of water tingling on your face as you sit in silence.Â
Behind your lids, you can see the image of Chan leaning in toward that girl. The intimacy of the space. You hate how you can recall it in such detail - youâd always been able to remember details where Chan was involved. Like the way he was wearing a black, long-sleeved tee that pulled against his chest and arms perfectly, or the way the necklace you bought him two years ago glinted in the light of the living room, or the way-
âI did it to myself, huh?â you ask, feeling the first tear collect on your lash line. You tilt your head upward, trying to blink it rapidly away. âI could have just told him a while ago.âÂ
âWell, I donât think youâre entirely responsible,â Jeonghan mutters. âLook, putting your heart on your sleeve is really scary, especially when itâs to someone you really value. But you have to decide what to do. You can either tell Chan you love him or you can decide to get over it. You canât cling to unspoken feelings, though.â
âI just⊠I don't feel like he returns the feelings and I donât want to ruin what we have.â
âThen get over him.â You snap your gaze at Jeonghan, who is looking at you with the cool and calm you wish you felt. âIf youâre unwilling to be honest with him, then your option is to get over it.âÂ
âDo you think he would⊠react poorly?â
âOf course not, but I will not speak to all of Chanâs feelings. Those are his to share, not mine, and I believe in the sanctity of acting on oneâs own.â
âYou sound so⊠saintly.â
âDealing with all your problems has turned me into a saint. Do you know what itâs like being therapy to all of these damn people? You all take âdoor openâ a little too seriously.â
You laugh, feeling a little lighter. Pulling at the grass, you sigh. âYouâre right, though. I either need to just tell him or let it go. I canât just⊠suffer.â
âIf only youâd come to that conclusion a while ago.â
âBleh.âÂ
Fresh air and the weight of Jeonghanâs words weigh down on you. You know that heâs right. Though youâre confident that Chan doesnât return your feelings, you donât explicitly know because youâve never asked. And if you never ask, youâll never know.Â
Calm settles over you as you decide your course of action. Blood and Popcorn is in two days - you can bring it up then.Â
Nodding to yourself, you pluck more grass out of the ground. âAlright,â you tell Jeonghan, heaving a sigh. âThanks, Mom.âÂ
âUgh, you two! Donât call me that!â
-
Hands shaking, you stare at your phone. Youâve had two days to mentally prepare for this evening and yet when you look at your phone, you think two days was not remotely enough to prepare for this evening. You havenât spoken to Chan at all about what time you want to have your weekly hangout, but thatâs not unusual.Â
The only thing unusual is your hesitation to hit the call button and ask what time he wants to come over. Itâs such a simple thing - you donât need to confess your feelings to him right now. But the anticipation of what inviting him over means and the possible disaster it can bring makes your fingers shaky.Â
Instead of hitting dial, you take one deep breath and let it out slowly. In slowly again, and-
Your phone starts ringing before you can finish the exhale. Your heart pounds in your throat when you see Chanâs name flash across your screen. For a few seconds there is pure panic, but you manage to collect yourself and slide your thumb across the screen. It takes a few tries, your hands clammy with anxiety as you answer.Â
âHi!â
âDonât kill me,â Chan immediately says on the other side of the line. You pause, cocking your head.Â
âWhy would I do that?âÂ
âI have to raincheck on Blood and Popcorn tonight.â
âOh no, are you sick? Do you need me to bring anything over? Is Seungkwan-â
Chan laughs on the other side of the phone and your stomach flutters helplessly. You hear the creak of bed springs and you know heâs sitting on his bed. He has the worldâs creakiest bed. âIâm not sick.â
âOh.âÂ
You frown, sitting down on your couch and folding your legs. Thereâs nothing else you can think of that Chan would cancel Blood and Popcorn for, so illness had seemed like the first rational thing. You feel a little embarrassed at immediately trying to take care of him, but push it away to ask, âWhatâs up?âÂ
âI have a date. Tonight is the only night she was available for like two weeks. Sheâs in her first year of law school so her availability sucks.âÂ
It feels like the air vanishes from the room. You lean back against the backrest on the couch, deflated. You hold the phone to your ear, but donât feel the weight of it in your hand. The TV across the living room becomes a blur, the muted program in the background unrecognizable.Â
A date. Chan has a date. That heâs willing to cancel your night for.Â
You think back to that night at the diner when he told you to just go out with Joshua instead of doing Blood and Popcorn. How easily he pushed it aside. Like it was unimportant. Easily missed.Â
âBambi?â Chanâs voice sounds distant through the roar of your emotions. âYou there? The cell service in your apartment is so shitty.âÂ
âIâm here.âÂ
âOh good. Sorry to miss, please donât kill me. We can add two days of Blood and Popcorn next week to make up for it?â
âYeah. Uh. Yeah.âÂ
Thereâs a pause. âAre you okay?â
âDefinitely.â Lie. âSorry, I just woke up from a nap and Iâm a little spacy.â Lie. âNo problems here. Iâm not mad. Enjoy your date.â Lie.Â
âThanks, Iâll let you know how it goes after!âÂ
âFor sure.âÂ
When Chan hangs up the phone, you think that Jeonghan was right. Crying alone is lame.Â
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Chan canât do this.Â
Sol isnât the problem - at least not directly. She is beautiful and funny, sharp as a whip and has an edge to her that he loves in women. She is successful, has goals, and sheâs sensible. And sheâs into him, which is perhaps the biggest plus of all.Â
But she isnât you. Solâs biggest problem is that sheâs not you, and itâs not really her problem at all. It is Chanâs and Chanâs alone, and he cannot sit through this date anymore. Heâs tried for the last hour already, asking all of the right questions and laughing at all the right places, but he cannot stop the way he wonders if youâre watching buffy. He cannot help but wonder if youâre in those expensive pajamas you like, drinking inexpensive wine from the corner story, his favorite contrast.Â
Chan cannot stop thinking that his button up is a little too tight on his chest and the uncomfortable way his new shoes rub his ankle. Heâd rather be in a tee and shorts, freshly showered and stretched out. He cannot stop blinking his eyes, hating the way one of his contacts is irritating him, wishing instead to be in glasses and the lowlight of your apartment.Â
From the moment he ended that call with you to cancel Blood and Popcorn, all heâs felt is dread. Dread for the upcoming date with someone he should be excited about, dread for telling you how it goes, dread for having to be in public with people and to get to know someone, dread at what happens at the end of the date, does he have to kiss her? Does he have to go get ice cream? What does he do-
âAre you okay?â Solâs raspy voice draws him from his thoughts - not for the first time that night. Sheâs leaning back in her seat, dark eyes pinning him to the spot. She is as sharp as she is beautiful, and normally someone like Sol would make him trip over his feet. âYou zoned out.â
âI apologize, that was rude of me.â
âIt was,â she agrees. She swirls the wine in her glass, looking him up and down before giving him a sympathetic smile. âI wonât be offended if you want to call this off early.âÂ
âWhat?â
âYouâre not interested,â she asserts. Confident. Self-assured. âItâs totally okay if itâs not working for you.âÂ
Heat crawls up the side of Chanâs neck. He runs his sweaty palms over his slacks. âI am so sorry,â he says earnestly. âThis sounds so stupid to say, but it is me, it isnât you.â
âNo offense, but I know. Youâve been distracted since we got here. You obviously have something or someone else on your mind.âÂ
âThat easy to read, huh?â
âOpen book. I have some pride, though. Letâs pay the bill?â
âIâm sorry.â
Her grin is polite. Understanding. âDonât be. Youâre cute and nice, but I cannot suffer knowing your mind isnât on me.âÂ
âUnderstandable.âÂ
Chan knows heâs lucky. Anyone else a little less level-headed or less confident might have made him suffer. As it is, Sol does let him suffer a little, sliding the bill over to him with a knowing grin. He likes Sol - not like he likes you, but sheâs good people.Â
âPromise me one thing?â Sol asks before ducking into her Uber. âItâll help my pride.â
âSure.â
âGo spend the rest of the evening with whoever it is and make sure you tell them how you feel. Itâll be worth it, that way.â
Chan grins. âAlright. I promise.â
And he does intend to hold to that promise. Something about tonight is different. He can feel it as he walks quickly to his car, undoing the top button of his shirt as he goes. The air is crisp and there are still a few streaks of orange in the night sky, the sun long gone.Â
Chan calls you as he turns his car onto the road, heading toward your apartment on the northside of down. He drums his fingers along the steering wheel, buzzing with nervous and excited energy as the line rings. When you donât pick up, he ends the call.Â
Jeonghan was right - he usually is. Chan could either tell you how he feels or live with the consequences, and heâs decided he cannot live with the consequences. He cannot sit across the table from someone who isnât you and pretend that he isnât wondering what youâre doing. He cannot look at the curve of someone elseâs mouth and wonder what it would be like if it were yours.Â
The date had been spurred by the intense wave of jealousy and inadequacy he felt at Jeonghanâs party when he saw you sitting on the couch with Joshua. He has no idea how else he would have had the confidence to start chatting up someone as commanding as Sol, but he was powered by rum and a wounded heart.Â
Stupid. It was stupid, he realizes now. He has been stupid so many times regarding you and for long enough that even Joshua, the most polite of his friends, felt like they could respectfully intercept you, now.Â
Well, perhaps you will choose Joshua instead. Chan is fine with that. What you want has always been paramount to him. But if you choose Joshua, it will be with the knowledge that Chan loves you and he always has.Â
Steeling himself, he gets out of the car at your apartment complex and looks up at the building. He can see the lights on in your living room, confirming youâre still home and probably watching Buffy. The thought sends a thrill through him and he smiles, shaking his head and taking a deep breath.
âYouâve got this, Lee Chan,â he tells himself. âYouâve got this.âÂ
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A loud knock on your door startles you. You finish blowing your nose in the issue, trying to suck up the rest of your tears. Pulling the sleeves of your sweater - Chanâs sweater - over your hands, you wipe your face with sweater paws, trying to erase some evidence of your tears before having to face the delivery person.Â
Grabbing the bills on the counter, you wonder how many people delivering food have seen people answer the door while crying or immediately after crying. Honestly, theyâve probably seen all types of strange situations, which makes you feel a little bit about answering the door after very clearly sobbing.Â
Unlatching the top and flipping the deadbolt, you yank the door open, prepared to not make eye contact to make it a little less awkward for you and the person just trying to hand you pizza and soda, except-Â
âChan?âÂ
It is Chan standing outside of your door. You blink in surprise, giving him a quick once over. He looks really nice, dressed in slacks and a black button up shirt that is a little too tight across the chest - not that youâre complaining - and the top of the buttons undone to reveal the necklace you gifted him. His dark hair has styling product in it, pushing it out of his face, save for a small rebel strand that hangs over his eyebrow.Â
Chan looks⊠beautiful. Youâre suddenly very aware that youâre in his sweatshirt and sweatpants, face swollen from crying, nose a little snotty and looking worse for wear.Â
âWhat are you doing here?â
âWhy are you crying?âÂ
Chan pushes his way into your apartment and you let him, dropping your arm as he passes by. He shuts the door for you, flipping the latch and lock out of habit as he turns to you. He reaches out to grab you by the shoulders but you back up a little, suddenly terrified of his touch.Â
He notices. âWhy are you crying?â he asks again, dark brows knitted and mouth twisted in a frown. âTalk to me.âÂ
âArenât you supposed to be on a date?âÂ
âLeft early, wasnât working. Whatâs going on?âÂ
You swallow thickly, realizing youâre at a crossroads. Silence stretches between you as he waits for your answer, looking at you with so much concern that you begin to crack. The tension in your throat returns, the telltale sign of tears and you ball your fists, nails digging into your palms.
A torrent of feelings bombard you. Anger. Hurt. Desire. Relief. Hurt again.Â
âYou canceled Blood and Popcorn.âÂ
Chan opens and closes his mouth, head cocking to the side a little bit. He looks mystified, trying to put together the pieces to the puzzle. âI donât understand.â
âYou canceled Blood and Popcorn for something else. For someone else.âÂ
âI-âÂ
A series of emotions flit over his face. You feel your heart pounding wildly in your chest as you watch each one, trying to catch them as they go. Confusion. Thoughtfulness. Confusion. Realization. You watch as he drinks you in, the tears, the wet stains from crying on the shirt, your words. Slowly, Chan puts the pieces together for the entire picture, and his face becomes so soft that you nearly cringe.Â
âOh, Bambi.âÂ
âYou can date whoever you want, youâre not mine,â you punch out, wiping a tear as it escapes your eye. Feeling small, you back away from him a little, breaking eye contact. âBut it hurts when you shove me aside like that. Look, I know weâre friends, but-â
âBambi,â he says gently. Youâre not looking at him, but you know that tone. The pleading. Heâs begging you to stop, you think, but if you donât get this out now you never will.Â
âBlood and Popcorn is important to me. Youâre important to me. I know youâve never seen me as more than a friend, but Chan-â
Chan interrupts you again. This time though, itâs by crashing against you. You nearly topple over onto the coffee table with the force of it, but you cling to him, digging your hands into the meat of his biceps to hold yourself to him. His hands press into the small of your back, sending a bolt of electricity to you that you canât pay any attention to, because Chan presses his mouth against yours softly, stealing all of your thoughts.
For a second, your brain goes static. Youâre so stunned you donât do anything but cling to him, vacantly aware that the softness of his lips are on yours. Tentative. Questioning.Â
Chan pulls away and your eyes flutter open. He is only an inch away from your face, his minty breath fanning your lips as he begins to apologize, panic on his face. You interrupt him this time, surging forward to crash your lips to his, far less gentle than he had been the first time.Â
The box youâve shoved every feeling for Chan cracks open. You feel everything pour out of it, a steady stream of want as you press into him. He smells like teakwood and mint, hypnotizing you. His mouth is soft and eager, sucking gently against your bottom lip.Â
Everything feels lighter, like gravity has lost all meaning. Chan pulls away from your mouth a little, close enough to brush your lips against his in a feather-light kiss, but enough to gaze down at you through half lidded eyes.Â
âThe date didnât work out because I kept thinking of you,â he whispers, voice shaking. You feel your breath stop as he speaks, each word sinking in. âIt was stupid to ask her out. I was feeling insecure about Joshua asking you out, and it was stupid and petty-â
You kiss him again. He smiles into the kiss, letting you lead him, slow and lazy. You feel his tongue brush against the seam of your lips and you eagerly let him in, toes curling as he licks into your mouth.Â
âI just want you,â Chan admits, breaking away for a quick breath of air. He presses his lips against the corner of your mouth, your jaw, your cheek. He peppers your face in them as his hands skate up your back, hot even through the material of his sweatshirt. âI have for so long and Iâve been so afraid to tell you.â
âI was afraid too.âÂ
âI have wasted so much time.â His hands cradle your face, turning you to look at him.Â
Chan is so earnest. Raw honestly glitters in his eyes. Deeper, hiding beneath the surface is something a little darker and more intense. Want. Desire. Something that lingers, waiting for you to call it forward. You love him so much that in that moment you almost cry more, feeling overwhelmed with everything youâve buried down for years.Â
âI want to make up for it,â you whisper, stealing a kiss that is more teeth than anything. He makes a noise in the back of his throat. Your hands sink to his waist, gripping at the fabric of his shirt. âI was actually going to tell you tonight, before you canceled.â
âWhat a stupid man I am.â
You smirk a little. âYes.âÂ
âLet me apologize,â he murmurs, voice low. You feel yourself shiver as he pushes you toward your room, connecting your mouths again. The kiss is messy and needy, so different than the one moments before. You tangle together, stumbling toward your room. âIâll make it up to you.âÂ
âOh?âÂ
The crash landing onto your mattress is not graceful. Chanâs full weight falls on top of you and your foreheads smack a little. You yelp in paint and Chan groans, burying his face in your neck. You canât help the laughter that bubbles to the surface, exploding out of you as your hands press flat on his back, soothing as you hold him to you.
âFirst step of apologizing,â you wheeze under him. âGive her a concussion.âÂ
âIâm sorry,â he says, burying his face further in embarrassment. âIâm a little eager.âÂ
His breath tickles your neck, making you squirm under him. He seems to notice, opting to press open-mouthed kisses against your throat. You hum, eyelids fluttering at the stimulation. âItâs okay,â you breathe, fingers turning to claws against his back. âItâs cute.â
Chan leans off of you, properly supporting himself with arms on either side of your head, caging you in. His knee slots between your legs, making your stomach leap in excitement as he scoots it up a little, almost pressing against you.Â
âYouâre cute,â he notes, kisses getting messy as they go up your neck toward your ear. He nips your ear and you let out a sound. His laughter is warm against you and you shiver. âYouâre in my clothes.â
âI wear them all the time.â
He groans. âI know. Fuck I know.â
âIs that what does it for you?â You move your hands from his back to his waist, pulling the tucked shirt from the waistband of his slacks. His hips twitch forward, excited. He busies his mouth with pressing wet kisses to your jaw. âMe in your clothes?â
âEverything does it for me. I am down horrendous for you.âÂ
âI really didnât know.â
He moves a hand to pull at the collar of his sweatshirt, exposing more of your collarbones to him as he kisses. âEveryone else did,â he assures you. You hiss when he bites down and licks over the sting, looking up through dark lashes to gauge your reaction. You nod a little and he grins, doing it again. âBiting. Got it.âÂ
With trembling fingers, you work the buttons on his shirt. You steal touches as you go, greedy for him. Too long have you hidden what you want in the shadows, too long have you resisted this. Now, you take.Â
You brush your fingers against the flexing muscle of his stomach as you pull at the shirt, making him moan deep in his throat. His skin is like fire as you brush your fingers across its warmth, shoving his shirt off. He leans up, letting it fall from his shoulders, rippling to the ground.
The light from your hall glows behind Chan, haloing him in golden light. Your breath catches in your chest as your fingers press to his skin, brush over his shoulders and chest, down his stomach. You feel him twitch beneath your hands but he lets you explore, breathing hard under your reverence.Â
Golden boy, so full of fire. Itâs all you can think of as you stare up at him, equal parts light and dark in your bedroom. Your hands drop to his belt and you tug him to you, desperate for him.Â
âKiss me,â you beg.Â
He does. His mouth is greedy, stealing your breath. A thrill shoots through you when he slides his knee up higher, pressing it between your legs. You breath the kiss to gasp at the barest amount of pressure and Chan grins, watching your reaction through a heavy gaze.Â
âTake this off for me,â he asks, voice raspy. He pulls at the hem of his sweatshirt on your frame. âPlease.â
You lean up, pressing your mouth to his collarbone in a sweet kiss as you pull the shirt over your head. He helps you, tossing it somewhere else. His hands go to your sides, fingers tracing up your curves as he pushes you back down, claiming your mouth again.Â
It feels like you might go crazy. Your bare chest presses against his, the friction turning your blood to liquid fire. His knee is firm between your legs, and when his hand slips to your waist, squeezing you and urging you to roll your hips you canât help but let out a moan in the shape of his name, helpless.
âFuck,â he swears, dropping his forehead to your shoulder as he helps you move against his thigh. âIf you say my name like that again I might bust in my fucking pants.âÂ
âChan.âÂ
âDonât,â he laughs, biting your shoulder. âI want this so bad.âÂ
âI want you.â
âI might pass out due to sheer joy.âÂ
âI have some ideas on how to revive you.âÂ
He lets out a swear and you laugh. âYouâre going to be the death of me.âÂ
âMaybe.âÂ
Truth is, you think he might be the death of you. Youâd die happily in his arms, completely swept up in the feeling of Chanâs tongue as it skates across your skin and up the swell of your breast. When he pauses, you look down at him. He smirks, happy to have your attention before he flicks his tongue lightly over the peak of your nipple.Â
You squeeze your legs around his thigh, back bowing off the bed. He lets out a chuckle, repeating the flicking motion as he watches you with dark, satisfied eyes. It drives you insane, the way he watches you with equal parts reverence and determination to find out what makes you squirm.Â
Chan is a fast learner. His teeth scrape against your nipple and you whine, thrashing under him as he teases you, pulling gently. The sting feels so good, making you melt into the mattress underneath him. He makes a sound of appreciation, sucking gently and sending you to the moon before trailing his mouth toward your other breast.Â
The hand on your hip squeezes you, reminding you why it had been there in the first place. âKeep going.â His breath fans against your skin and you tremble. âI like seeing you worked up.âÂ
âGod,â you whisper, trying to roll your hips against his leg again. It feels so good but itâs not enough, and as he sucks greedily at your chest you feel like you might rip at the seams. âWho knew you were so⊠this.âÂ
You feel his wet grin against you, tongue flicking against your pert nipple. Your head falls to the side as you pant, trying to catch your fucking breath.Â
Of course he can reduce you to nothing so easily. No one knows you better than Chan, the two of you like twin flames. Every touch of his tongue, every press of his fingers into your skin, every breath of your name on his lips were made to unravel you because itâs Chan. Your Chan.Â
Your Chan who gently pulls the sweatpants from your hips, groaning low and slow when he sees the way your panties stick to your folds. Your Chan who kisses and bites the softness of your thighs, breath ghosting across sensitive flesh, fingers prying your legs apart when they start to twitch shut.Â
Youâd always been made for him. To think otherwise was folly. You know that now, hand gripping his bones tight as he pulls your hands to the side, the cold air hitting your aching cunt. He lets you squeeze his hand, not caring that your gripping is bone-breaking.Â
âHmm.â He looks up at you and you look down at him. His eyes are blown and he grins, shaking his head a little. âThis for me?â You nod, your thoughts banging around the near empty space in your head as you do. âFuck.âÂ
And then his tongue presses against you, flat and warm and fuck fuck fuck. You can barely function as Chan drags his tongue slowly up your pussy, avoiding your clit entirely before dragging it back down. He makes a sound in his throat that sounds like a whine and you nearly lose it there, driven insane by him.Â
Chan takes the hand he has linked with yours and rests it on your hip, pressing into you to keep you still. You buck under his mouth and he laughs, unbothered as he looks up at you. The vision of him between your legs makes you dizzy, his hair mused, tongue pressed between your folds, eyes starving.Â
Your other hand grips his wrist where his opposite hand holds you open. You cling to him, thighs twitching as he licks you at his leisure. His mouth is a weapon, bringing you to the edge of insane easily. When he closes his lips around your clit and sucks gently, you fear you might break.Â
He can sense it too, setting himself to the task of pushing you over the edge. Chan learns you so quickly - maybe just knows you intuitively - alternating between circling his tongue around your throbbing bundle of nerves and sucking on it gently.Â
âI am going to die,â you gasp between ragged breaths. âYour fucking mouth.âÂ
âYeah? Feels good?â The buzz of his words drive right into your lower stomach where your orgasmed has so much compacted pressure you know youâre going to snap any moment. âTaste so good. I could eat this pussy all fucking night.âÂ
âFuck, Chan. Iâm gonna come.âÂ
He gives a harsh suck to your cunt, the wet sound obscene. âGood.âÂ
âLike that.â
âYeah?â he asks, panting. He does it again, following your instruction. Your mouth falls open as you nod, unable to string together more than. âMmm.âÂ
Chan doubles his effort, the wet sounds of his mouth making it all the harder to keep it together. He keeps you in place as best as he can, but his little hums of pleasure and the combination of his mouth and tongue send your orgasm slamming into you.Â
You think you say his name. You have no idea if anything comes out at all. You come hard, thrashing against the bed as he licks you through it, uncaring. Every nerve in your body is on fire, limbs tingling as you float in the momentary high of your peak before you start to come back down, breathing raggedly.Â
A cramp throbs in your fingers that are still twisted in Chanâs grip. You loosen your grip a little bit, feeling a little bad about almost snapping his fingers. He doesnât seem to mind, head still between your legs, tongue gentle and pressed against your twitching entrance. He avoids your clit, letting you catch your breath.
âChan,â you mumble. He lifts his head, your arousal spread across his mouth. He is a mess, spiking your need for him. You pull at him, wild. âKiss me.âÂ
He doesnât hesitate. He scrambles up to you, letting go of your hand in favor of cradling your face. The kiss is hungry and wet, your heady taste on his mouth as you drink him in. You donât care, desperate to have him close, pulling him into you.Â
One of your hands snakes between your bodies, pressing against the firm outline of his cock through his pants. He lets out a whine, shaking his head as he breaks the kiss, breathing heavy.Â
âDonât,â he begs. âI will cum right now.âÂ
âOh?âÂ
âIâm so serious, I almost came untouched.â
âWow, I really do it for you, huh?âÂ
âYou have no idea how long Iâve wanted to do that.â His sincerity makes you flush and you peck him on the lips. âI cannot promise I will not come apart after a single stroke.âÂ
âDonât care.â You undo his belt, pulling. âWant it. Want you. Please donât make me wait.âÂ
He curses. âI can deny you nothing.â He sees your wicked grin and shakes his head, laughing as he pulls away to kick out of his pants. âYou like having me wrapped around your finger, huh?âÂ
âYouâre not the only one whipped.â He looks at you, doubtful. âYou think I share my fries with anyone? Be so real, Chan. Thatâs something only you can do.âÂ
âGot it. French fry privileges, what else can I weaponize?âÂ
You donât answer his question, distracted by him as he peels his briefs off and fists his heavy cock. You lick your lips, drinking in the length and thickness of him, the sticky, swollen tip, the way he pumps himself when he kneels on the bed again.Â
âHmm?â he asks, noticing you're distracted. âEverything okay?âÂ
âYou have a nice dick,â you blurt. He pauses, raising his brows, thighs pressed to the back of yours. You fold your lips flat, a little embarrassed by your outburst. âThank you is the proper response to a compliment.âÂ
He bursts into laughter and you canât help but join him, covering your face as it heats up. âDonât hide from me, wanna see you,â he teases, grabbing your hands and pulling them from your face. He pins them above your head. âAnd thank you.âÂ
Chan runs the head of his cock along your sticky folds, both of you moaning in unison. His hand still pins yours above your head, making you feel open and vulnerable. Your knees squeeze his hips as he ruts against you a little, eyes focused while he uses his other end to guide himself to your entrance.Â
âMmm,â the sound escapes you as he presses in, the ache in your core doubling for a second as he sinks further. âFuuuck.â
âOkay?â
âVery. Just- slow.â
âYou got it, baby.âÂ
The term of endearment hits you low in the stomach. Between him whispering baby and sinking into the hilt, you donât know what drives you crazier. The easy answer is just Chan. Itâs simply Chan who does this to you, who turns you inside out, who reduces you to a whimpering mess.Â
Chan lets go of your hands and brings it to your face. He leans down, supported by the other hand as he kisses you gently, letting you adjust to his girth, pussy spasming around him as you try to keep it together. The kiss is slow and sweet, in contrast to the feral kiss you shared earlier.Â
âFuck,â he breaths against you mouth, laughing. He presses his forehead against yours. âYouâre fucking squeezing me. I might die.âÂ
You do it on purpose this time and he hisses, all of his muscles clenching. âLike that?âÂ
âDoonnnât. If I come right now Iâll be so embarrassed.âÂ
âWhy? Itâs just me.â
âI donât want to one-stroke my dream girl, are you serious?âÂ
âDream girl, huh?â He pulls out a little before shallow thrusting back in. âMmm yeah. That feels good.âÂ
Instead of answering your jest, he kisses you slowly. His strokes are slow but deep, making you sigh. He feels so good, having him like this. Chan presses his body against you, melding the two of you. You wrap your legs around his waist, squeezing to keep him as close as possible.Â
Your name falls from his lips as you move in sync. You can feel his heart pounding in his chest, feel him shake in your hands. He buries his face in your neck, mouth pressed against your skin as he breathes heavily. You cling to him, as though you could press your love into him, as though you can transfer it through touch.Â
Chan slides a hand between the two of you, reaching down to circle your clit gently. You whimper in surprise, squeezing around him and drawing out a low sound. âIâm gonna come soon,â he murmurs. âDo you have another one, baby? Can you try for me?â
You nod. He presses his lips to your temple, driving his hips faster, fingers firm. You feel yourself wind up again, desperate to catch up to Chan, to give him what he wants, to come undone together. Youâd do anything for him - anything he asked. You always have.
A glint of metal catches your eye. You see the necklace you gifted him hanging around his neck, tapping his collarbone in time with his movements. The sight of it makes you possessive, your desire for him surging. Gripping the back of his neck, you bring his mouth to yours. You donât kiss him, but your mouths are pressed together as you mutter, âI love you, you know?âÂ
He groans, hips stuttering, fingers firm. Youâre so close, you feel yourself right on that edge again. âI do know,â he admits, his cock pressing that perfect spot inside of you that has the room spinning. âI love you too, you know?â
You feel him smile against you. The kiss he gives you is so gentle that it sends you over the edge. You hold him tight, coming undone around him as he groans into your mouth, unraveling with you. When he stills, you keep holding him to you, his embrace warm.Â
Chan nudges your nose with his. You open your eyes to find his dark ones peering at you. You smile, lifting a hand to trace your fingers along his jaw, the gentle slope of his nose, the roundness of his cheeks. You note the faint freckles under his eyes, his long lashes, the way one side of his lips lifts before the other when he smiles.Â
âHmm?â he asks.
âYouâre so pretty.â You trace your finger to his nose and then flick it. He frowns and pulls away, making you laugh. âThere is cum leaking down my leg to my ass.â He thrusts once sharply and you whine. âChaaaan.â
âHmmm?â
âCan we shower?âÂ
âWe?â
You grin. âYou speak French?âÂ
âI speak pussy.â
âEw, get off of me!â you laugh, hitting him in the shoulder. He laughs too, rolling off and pulling out. âTake me to the shower, you loser.âÂ
âOui.âÂ
âThen I want to watch Buffy - oh no.â
âWhat?â He stands and reaches a hand out to you, helping you up. âAre you alright?â
âI ordered pizza and they probably tried to deliver.âÂ
âThatâs okay.â He pulls you toward the shower and smacks your ass lightly, making you yelp. âStart the shower, Iâll call and get it re-delivered.â
You pause, looking at him, unable to bite back the smile. âI love you.â
âMhmm. Love you too, Bambi.â
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âI know Iâm good looking,â Chan murmurs, eyes on the screen. âBut youâre staring very hard at me.âÂ
Youâre laying against his chest, head tilted up to look at him. You canât help it, watching the blue light from the TV dance across his face, reflected in the glasses he put on after the shower. His hair is still damp and fluffy, skin glistening from the skincare post-shower.Â
âYou are good looking.â
âDamn. Only like me for the looks?â
âWell your jokes arenât very good.âÂ
He levels you with a glare and you laugh, kissing him quickly before settling down in his arms again. His embrace is warm and he smells like your shampoo. You press yourself into him further and he grunts, letting you.Â
âCan we do Blood and Popcorn forever?â you ask, watching him fondly. He smiles and kisses your forehead, flooding you with warmth. âPlease?â
âAnything you ask, baby. Blood and Popcorn forever.âÂ
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REALLY quick dragon chan bc Iâm working on a better piece and need to post smth lol (I also am really loving him rn)
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Ten Manga I Think Theyâd Enjoy
Lucifer
He likes manga that reads like classic literature, dark stories, mysteries, psychological stories, and occasionally something sweet or cute
Monster, Devilman, Children of the Sea, A Country Without Humans, Doomsday With My Dog, Island in a Puddle, Erased, For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams, Innocent, Shonen Note
Mammon
He likes stories involving his personal hobbies like working on cars, gambling, etc. he also enjoys funny stories and secretly cute romances or relatable romances
The Brave-Tuber, Call of the Night, Fruits Basket, Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan, Initial D, Fairy Tail, Chioâs School Road, Gambling Apocolypse, Kakeguri, Prince Freya
Leviathan
Leviathan loves everything but heâs especially a fan of gaming manga, magical girls, monster girls, isekai, and the classics
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Black Butler, Berserk, Darling in the Franxx, Dragon Goes House Hunting, I Want to Be A Wall, The Great Snakeâs Bride, Puella Magi Madoka, Sailor Moon, Magical Girl Incident
Satan
Satan loves manga that reads like classical literature but he also loves stories about cats, dark mysteries, psychological stories and ones with characters he finds relatable
Chiâs Sweet Home, Ascendance of a Bookworm, Ex-Yakuza and Stray Kitten, Evil Secret Society of Cats, I Am a Cat Barista, Case Closed, Night of the Living Cat, Natsumeâs Book of Friends, Summertime Rendering, The Promised Neverland
Asmodeus
Asmodeus mostly enjoys romance whether itâs cute and fluffy or extremely erotic
Ouran High School Host Club, Lovesick Ellie, Monster Musume, MADK, Yarichin Bitch Club, Cherry Magic!, Dick Fight Island, Sweat and Soap, Shioriâs Diary, Nina the Starry Bride
Beelzebub
Beelzebub is a big fan of manga involving food but he also enjoys a good action adventure and sports manga
Food Wars, Delicious in Dungeon, Farming Life in Another World, Mashle, Sachiâs Monstrous Appetite, Starving Anonymous, Somethingâs Wrong With Us, Eyeshield 21, Kaiju No 8, Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill
Belphegor
Belphegor likes stories with relatable characters which can be hard to find but he also loves adventures, horror, and Slice of life; heâs a little all over the place
Sleep Princess in the Demonâs Castle, The Girl From the Other-side, Hellâs Paradise, Mieruko-Chan, Tokyo Aliens, Shibuya Goldfish, Non Non Biyori, Kemono Jihen, Beyond the Clouds, Laid Back Camp
Solomon
Solomon loves compelling narratives, dark psychological stories, stories that take a deeper look a humanity and immortality, and oneâs that involves demons/angels/sorcerers. He does also love cat books like Satan
Death Note, Creepy Cat, No Longer Human, Devils and Realist, Frieren, Made in Abyss, Mao, Sakamoto Days, A School Frozen in Time, Steinâs Gate, Happiness
Thirteen
Thirteen is a little all over the place, she likes to see whatâs popular but she also enjoys slashers, oneâs that take a closer look at death and spirits, and dark romance
Elfen Lied, Attack on Titan, Miss Kobayashiâs Dragon Maid, Momo the Blood Taker, Assassination Classroom, Canât Stop Cursing You, Love of Kill, Angels of Death, Vampire Knight, Toilet Bound Hanako Kun
Simeon
Simeon enjoys reading manga that have some religious aspects, he likes ones about authors since they are relatable, and he enjoys some random ones here and there that are cute or funny. Heâs also a sucker for a pure romance
Heavenâs Design Team, Gabriel Dropout, The Kingâs Beast, Merman in My Tub, My Girlfriendâs Child, A Sign of Affection, Tsubaki Chou Lonely Planet, An Incurable Case of Love, Monthly Girlâs Nozaki Kun, Perfect World
Raphael
Raphael canonically likes coming of age sports dramas. I believe heâs also he amused by oneâs involving ant Christian aspects about angels and demons, heaven and hell. He also enjoys oneâs that include his hobbies like security, military, and anything to do with fashion
Blue Lock, Haikyu, Blue Exorcist, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Maiden of the Needle, My Dress Up Darling, Not Sew Wicked Step Mother, Witch Hat Atelier, A Brideâs Story, Wind Breaker
Luke
Luke loves to try everything but his books are monitored to make sure he doesnât stumble upon anything inappropriate for his age ana angel status. He loves ones about food, animals, adventure, and a good slice of life or 4-panel.
Happy Happy Clover, Yuzu the Pet Vet, Yotsuba&!, Sui and Tai-Chan, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Dinosaur Sanctuary, Kitchen Princess, Astro Boy, Naruto
Michael
Michael enjoys funny books, oneâs that take a closer look at humanity and war, classical adaptations, and oneâs involving angels and demons.
Spy X Family, Maximum Ride, Takane and Hana, Obey Me! The Comic, Mr Villainâs Day Off, Hetalia: Axis Powers, Les Miserables, Apothecary Diaries, Deer King, Yona of the Dawn
Mephistopheles
Mephistopheles likes books that involve history, nobility, prestigious jobs, mystery, and equestrian sports. He also enjoys oneâs about demons and servants.
From the Red Fog, Derby Queen, The Elusive Samurai, Imperfect Girl, Peach Boy Riverside, The Splendid Work of the Monster Maid, Tales of the Kingdom, Tokyo Ghoul, Noragami, The Rose of Versailles
Barbatos
Barbatos prefers books that are dark and disturbing as well as insightful books on time, immortality, grief, morality vs law, etc.
Phantom Tales of the Night, My Dear Curse Casting Vampiress, A Silent Voice, Orange, Moriarty the Patriot, Nicola Traveling Around the Demon World, Royal Tutor, Usatoki Rhetoric, The Valiant Must Fall, To Your Eternity
Diavolo
Diavolo absolutely loves cute family manga, funny manga, oneâs that involve demons and angels, cute romances, and exciting action and adventure. He isnât picky and will read anything if itâs been recommended to him.
Wolf Childen, Earthian, The Devil is a Part-Timer, Seraph of the End, Mama Akuma, Little Devils, Cells at Work, Snow White With Red Hair, The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, Azumanga Diaoh
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Gut Feelings Got Me Here (pt.1) | Song Mingi â
ââ Part one of Little Miss Strategist series âžâž
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â Day 28 : Impact Play
⏠[ Synopsis ] : As a princess, you were not accustomed to hearing âNOâ from anyone in the kingdom. That changed when you had your first encounter with Mingi, the royal sculptor, whose silent, mysterious, and dark personality drew you in like a curious kitten. Will curiosity kill this kitten, or will a love so powerful emerge from all the painfully pleasurable and torturous intimacy that even death itself would step aside?
âWord Count : 11.6k (yup, i went fucking overboard..sry ;P) âGenre : Smut with alot of plot, Angst, Royal Au, Historical Au. âPairing : Royal Sculptor! Mingi x Youngest Princess! F.Reader
âââ WARNINGS : mdni!, Historical setting, Pure Smut(18+), some royal-ish plot, impact play, Reader is masochist while Mingi is sadistic, pain play, angsty atmosphere, knife usage (mild), mentions of blood, Mingi is holding a secret , bondage, use of bondage gear, oral (ffem recieving), Mingi is tough nut to crack, reader is a menace but quite intelligent (when the situation demands), praise, pet names ( darling, little princess, honey) mentions of traumatic past, deadly royal punishments, self submission, pain play, nipple play, something secret plans are being carried out against the royal family.
NOTE : Yes⊠Iâm going to continue and complete Kinktober, even though weâre way past the 31st. I really want to finish this challenge and not leave it incomplete, so I hope ma chĂ©ries will enjoy this royal love between a princess and the royal sculptor.
p.s: I was gonna post this on 15th nov but then my brain went "no no no...add more stuff!" so i-uhh well..fucking did that and now its kinda super duper long.
⏠Also, turning this into a mini series cuz I cannot for the sake of my freaking life write a plot heavy one shot..so hope you will become a part of this mini series. Enjoy ma chéries.
The grand hall glowed under the soft light of lanterns wrapped in red and gold silk, casting a warm, golden hue across the room. Ornate wooden screens, carved with intricate dragons and phoenixes lined the walls, while tall pillars adorned with lotus flowers and mythical creatures stretched up toward the ceiling. The faint scent of sandalwood and jasmine lingered in the air, carried by the smoke of incense burning in bronze holders.
Members of the court gathered quietly, their rich robes were a sea of deep greens, dark blues, and royal reds, each shimmering with golden and silver embroidery.
All eyes were fixed on the man in the center of the room, the royal sculptor, Song Mingi. The fifth-generation sculptor of the Song lineage knelt on a woven mat, working carefully on a block of marble. With each tap of his chisel, he carved a likeness of your mother, the Empress. His movements were slow and deliberate, his focus entirely on the task at hand.
Seated near the front, you tried to maintain a composed expression, though your patience was starting to wear thin. Art could be beautiful, yes, but this endless tapping and chiseling ? It felt tedious, even unnecessary. You had far more interest in the kingdomâs politics and the strategies behind running the empire. The courtâs art was all well and good, but it wasnât what you spent your time studying.
You glanced at your father, the Emperor, dressed in indigo royal robe embroidered with golden dragons. His expression was one of complete absorption, as if he had no other thought in the world.
âWhat an exquisite talent,â he murmured, his deep voice carrying through the hall.
Beside him, your eldest brother, Chan, nodded thoughtfully, his gaze fixed on Mingi. âIndeed, Father. Each stroke reveals more than just an image. Itâs as if heâs capturing motherâs essence.â
Your mother, the Empress, wore a faint smile, her hair pinned with golden lotus-shaped pins that shimmered in the warm light. Her expression softened as she gazed upon the developing sculpture. âTo see beyond the stone⊠It takes more than just talent,â she remarked. âItâs rare to find an artist who can capture not just a face, but the spirit within.â
Another tap of the chisel. You fought the urge to sigh. Itâs just a statue, you thought. Why does it need all this reverence or this much silence?
The Emperor leaned forward, his voice both commanding and gentle. âMingi,â he called, drawing the sculptorâs attention. âYou capture the likeness with great skill. But tell me, what is it that inspires you ?â
There was a slight pause before Mingi looked up from his work, meeting the Emperorâs gaze. His expression was unreadable, the lines of his face set in a stoic mask. His deep voice was low, but steady. âYour Majesty,â he replied, âthe Empressâs strength and loyalty to the kingdom⊠these are what guide my hand. Only by capturing the heart behind the face can the sculpture come to life.â
Another long pause, and Mingi returned to his chisel, not showing the slightest sign of being affected by the royal presence. You had to stop yourself from rolling your eyes. Strength, loyalty, heart⊠How dramatic, you thought, tapping your fingers restlessly against the chair.
If I had that much time on my hands, I could come up with something more exciting to focus on, like the political affairs in the council.
Your fatherâs voice cut through the stillness again, his tone suddenly darker, though you paid little attention to the words. âMingi,â he said, his voice quiet but firm, âyou have until the end of the month to finish. I trust you understand the importance of the deadline.â
You didnât hear the slight tightening of Mingiâs jaw, nor did you notice the brief flicker in his gaze. You were far too absorbed in your own thoughts, eyes glazing over as you glanced around the room, your patience stretching thin.
Another chisel tap. Another pause. You sighed, tapping your fingers lightly against the armrest of your chair.
How much longer could this go on ?
Mingiâs voice, calm and composed, replied in a steady rhythm, âYes, Your Majesty. I understand.â
The air in the room seemed to grow heavier with the exchange, a subtle shift that you couldn't quite place, but you remained too disinterested to care.
Your gaze wandered over the court members, the lavish tapestries, and the flickering lanterns, anything to distract you from the monotony of this sculpting demonstration. Your mother, beside you, seemed content enough, her gaze soft as she watched the work take shape. Your father, too, was absorbed, his eyes locked on the sculptor.
Why canât they just see it for what it is ? you thought. A statue. A simple statue. Whatâs all the fuss about ?
You shifted in your seat, supressing a yawn as you leaned back. The tension in the room was palpable, but it had no effect on you. Whatever hidden meaning there was in your fatherâs words didnât matter,not when the only thing you could focus on was the mind-numbing repetition of Mingiâs chisel.
The Emperorâs next words were softer, quieter, and you almost didnât hear them. âMake sure you do not fail,â he said, his gaze lingering on Mingi, the weight of the statement settling into the silence.
Mingi responded with another brief, âI will not fail.â
The room returned to its tense stillness, but you were still lost in your own boredom, oblivious to the gravity of the exchange. It was a moment that would have been heavy with meaning for anyone paying attention, but to you, it was just another moment in an endless sea of dull ones.
Chan noticed, a quiet chuckle slipping from him. Leaning toward you, he whispered, âFinding this all a bit dull, little sister?â
You shot him a wry smile, grateful for the distraction. âIs it that obvious ? I mean, I donât see how you and Father find all this so thrilling.â
Chan raised an eyebrow, still smiling. âArt is more than just entertainment. Discipline, focus⊠thereâs beauty in it.â
You tried to look thoughtful but knew you probably just looked bored. âMaybe. But why does he have to be so serious ? Itâs just a statue.â
Your motherâs soft voice caught you off guard. âOne day, my dear, you may find that focus and patience are beautiful in their own right. There is a quiet power in restraint.â
You gave her a polite nod, but inside, you couldnât help but disagree. Your gaze returned to Mingi, who was still working with that infuriatingly stoic expression, seemingly oblivious to the admiration around him. It was as though he existed on another plane, one where he didnât feel the need to acknowledge anyone watching him. He was as much a part of the stone as he was its sculptor. Hard, unmoved, and silent.
You slumped back in your seat, determined to endure this as best you could. But for all your efforts to ignore him, you couldnât help but feel a flicker of curiosity.
Who was this man, this royal sculptor, who could stand so unmoved before the royal family ?
As soon as the sculpting session concluded, you leapt from your seat, eager for a more exciting ways to spend your time. A group of maids hurried after you, struggling to keep up as you moved from room to room, as each maid follow behind you. They whispered gentle protests as you made your rounds, but they knew better than to try stopping you. Even when they did, you always managed to slip past them with a playful grin on your face which was both charming and unstoppable.
Being the youngest of the three royal children, you were treated with an abundance of care, and no request that left your lips was ever refused. As the Emperorâs darling little princess, you were never burdened with any royal duties. You were your motherâs most precious child, especially since you had been born premature and required constant attention from the very beginning. This made your parents cherish you even more.
Though all this love and attention spoiled you, it also motivated to gain knowledge in various fields. Growing up, you observed your eldest brothers, Chan and Minho, as they became powerful figures. Chan, the Crown Prince, was groomed to rule, while Minho served as the Kingdomâs general, leading the army at the northern borders of your vast kingdom.
As their baby sister, you were showered with love and affection, and they never hesitated to help you with your studies.
Breezing from one room to room, nothing seemed to peak your interest until you reached the royal kitchen, where two of your favorite chefs , Wooyoung and Yunho were engrossed in preparing the dessert for the royal banquet.
The smell of sweet pastries and savory stews filled the air while Yunho and Wooyoung were absorbed in their work, carefully arranging fruit tarts and custard buns on silver trays. As you tiptoed up behind them, your maids tried to hold you back, whispering, âPrincess, please, the chefs are busy preparing for the banquetâŠâ
âGood afternoon, gentlemen,â you said brightly, startling Wooyoung so much that he almost sent the whipped cream flying.
âPrincess!â he gasped, clutching his chest. âYou canât just sneak up on people like that!â
âOh, Wooyoung, youâre too jumpy,â you laughed, sneaking a finger into a bowl of honeyed custard. âAnd who could resist all these treats ?â
Yunho gave you a playful glare. âAnd there goes the custard,â he said, clicking his tongue. âYouâll spoil your appetite before dinner, princess.â
âNot if I keep it a secret from everyone,â you replied slyly, reaching for a spoonful of candied fruit.
With mock horror, Wooyoung moved to block the tray of ingredients. âNo, no, no! Youâve already sabotaged half our desserts!â
You leaned in close, smirking. âNot my fault, its just that my favorite chefs make the best deserts in the world that I canât contain myself.â
Yunho chuckled and shook his head. âRemind me never to let you in here while weâre working.â He tried to shoo you out, but you swiped one last piece of fruit, grinning triumphantly as you left the kitchen, their playful grumbles reaching your ears as you walked to the banquet with your maids trailing behind as they sighed at your antics.
The royal banquet in evening was a grand success, with the chefsâ culinary creations earning well-deserved praise. You swarmed through the crowd, exchanging warm greetings with friends and royal guests from neighboring kingdoms. All the while, you felt Chanâs watchful gaze on you, ensuring you wouldn't try any mischief in the midst of the gathering.
As you savored the delicious food, your eyes landed on Mingi, the royal sculptor who was standing a corner, but he was not alone. He was deep in conversation with an elderly man who looked to be a high-ranking official. The discomfort on Mingiâs face was unmistakable, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes as he listened to the older man. His hands fidgeted nervously, confirming your suspicions.
What is wrong with him ? Who is that official ? Why does he look so scared ?
Your thoughts were interrupted and your feet lifted off the ground, when your second brother, Minho, swooped you up into his arms. You gasped, playfully swatting at his shoulder.
âBrother!â you gasped, squirming in his grip. âWhen did you get back ? And put me down, would you ? What kind of behavior is this ?â
Minho only laughed, ignoring your protests as he carried you effortlessly through the crowd. âWhat, no warm welcome for your favorite brother ?â
âYouâre the general, for heavenâs sake!â you huffed, still trying to wriggle free.
But your attempts were futile as Minho simply laughed and carried you through the crowd, drawing amused glances from nearby guests who were well-accustomed to his playful antics. He winked at you before delivering you directly to your mother, where the two of you were swept into the flow of conversation with family and friends.
The concerning thoughts about Mingi faded to the back of your mind as night settled around you.
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The next day you embarked on another one of your side quest. On your way you passed Mingiâs sculpting chamber, he was carefully chipping and giving a shape to yet another statue. His face as usual was stoic, giving away no emotion as he engrossed in his work.
As you were about to leave for the training grounds, a small scar on his hand caught your eye, it was definitely from working on the sculptor. Suddenly his scared face from the yesterdayâs banquet flashed infront of your face as you slip into deep thoughts.
Why be soo serious and engrossed in a work of this sort where you donât even have time to take care of yourself ? You thought before making your way to the training grounds.
Carefully skipping the Apothecary in the way, where the royal doctor Yeosang, who also happens to be your master who taught you medicine was busy working with some herbs. Quietly, you slipped out to the training grounds, where San and Jongho, your brother Minhoâs right-hand men, were practicing their sword skills.
Their movements sharp and focused, their wooden practice swords clacking as they clashed. As you approached,your maids came running to you, whispering, âPrincess, itâs dangerousâŠâ You thought you had sneakily escaped their watchful eyes.
âGo easy on him, Jongho! Heâs not used to winning!â you cheered from the sidelines.
Sanâs face twisted in a mixture of shock and slight annoyance as he looked over his shoulder. âPrincess! Are you here to distract us or give encouragement?â
âOh, Iâm here to keep things interesting,â you replied, grinning.
Jongho chuckled and gestured for you to join. âHow about you, Princess ? Want to show us your swordsmanship ?â
You raised your hands, laughing. âI wouldnât want to kingdom in your safe handsâ
You clapped your hands, watching as the two resumed their practice, but you couldnât help tossing out little comments to keep them on their toes. âJongho, donât let San get the better of you! And San, maybe try not falling for the same move twice?â
San sighed in mock defeat. âIâd be doing so much better if I didnât have a certain royal running commentary,â he muttered, though the glint in his eyes said he didnât mind one bit.
As they resumed their sparring, the faint smile did not leave their lips despite their best efforts to focus. The maids behind you exchanged worried looks, but they knew better than to interrupt. They could only sigh as you moved on to go back to your chambers in order to do your daily studies.
On the way to your chambers, you noticed the royal apothecary doors were open, and with Yeosang nowhere in sight, you welcomed yourself inside despite your maidsâ protests urging you to go back to your room.
After about thirty minutes, you emerged from the apothecary, casually wiping your hands clean. Just then, you heard a familiar voice behind you.
âPrincess,â Yeosangâs calm yet stern tone stopped you in your tracks. You turned, attempting an innocent smile as he raised an eyebrow at you. âAnd where were you today instead of attending our teaching session ?â
âOh⊠umm⊠I was just studying in the library,â you replied, attempting to sound convincing. âLibrarian Seonghwa gave me a few books about political alliances and strategies⊠soâŠâ You tried to keep a straight face, concealing the fact that you had actually been at the training grounds with San and Jongho.
Your maid sighed behind you, which caught Yeosangâs attention, but he let it go this time.
Yeosangâs gaze narrowed as he looked at the apothecary, then back at you. âAnd what exactly were you doing inside the apothecary?â
âOh⊠well, I was just⊠um⊠looking for some rare herbsâŠumm.. for tea! Yes, I wanted to surprise my mother with a new blend,â you replied, hoping it sounded convincing.
Yeosangâs expression softened slightly. âAlright. Thatâs good. But try not to skip the class again,â he said, his tone both kind and unwavering.
With a sheepish nod, you promised to be there next time before making a quick escape.
Meanwhile, far from the apothecary, Mingi sat in his sculpting chamber. A small jar of ointment had arrived, sealed with the royal doctorâs distinctive stamp. Attached was a short note, instructing him on how to apply it to reduce scarring.
Mingi turned the jar in his hands, his brow furrowing as he wondered who could have sent it, especially with such precise instructions. Deciding not to question the gesture, he applied the ointment to his scarred hand, feeling a faint relief as the cool medicine soothed his skin. Setting the jar aside, he resumed his work, his usual stoic focus slowly returning.
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Next morning, the palace courtyard bustled with the lively early morning activity, sunlight filtering through the trees and casting long shadows on the stone path. You were just moments away from the library for your morning session with Seonghwa, the royal librarian and your master who taught you royal etiquettes, when a familiar voice cut through the air.
You stopped in your tracks and turned to see a frowning Minister Hongjoong and your brother Minho who was lounging in a chair with a smug grin on his face. A finished chess game board rested between them.
âWell, if it isnât our little strategist,â Hongjoong greeted, his tone light but laced with frustration. His brow was furrowed in a mix of annoyance and amusement, clearly because Minho had bested him again.
You greeted them both, and Hongjoong glanced at the chessboard between them, shaking his head. âThatâs eight matches, and eight losses. Iâm beginning to think your brother is impossible to beat.â
Minho smirked, leaning back in his chair with a confident grin. âImpossible ? Not at all, Minister. Maybe you just need someone who wonât make it so difficult for you.â He glanced at you with a teasing gleam in his eye. âMy sister, perhaps ?â
Hongjoong raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Your sister ? Do you really think she'd be an easier challenge?"
Minho laughed softly, clearly enjoying the banter. âIâm pretty sure sheâll be just as much of a handful as me, but who knows, maybe youâll get lucky."
Hongjoongâs eyes sparkled with challenge as he turned to you. âOooooh ? Is that so ? Well then, Princess, how about a match?â
âIâm so sorry, Minister Hongjoong, but I have to be in the library. Master Seonghwa will be very angry if I skip the lesson,â you tried to excuse yourself.
But Hongjoong pressed, âIâll speak with Seonghwa, donât worry, Princess Y/n. Defeat me, and Iâll grant you three wishes of your choosing.â
âThree wishes ?â you repeated, lifting an eyebrow as you exchanged a glance with Minho, whose smirk widened at the challenge.
Minho chuckled softly, thoroughly entertained. âOh, donât worry, Minister. Itâll be over in minutes. Today your luck seems extra bad with chess.â
Hongjoongâs pride flared at Minhoâs words, and his smile sharpened. âPerhaps you are too confident in your sisterâs abilities. I wonât make it easy.â
Minho leaned in, his voice thick with playful mockery. âDonât go easy on her, Hongjoong. Itâll make it all the more fun when she beats you.â
The gauntlet was thrown, and there was no turning back now. You took a steady breath and nodded, accepting the challenge.
âAlright, three wishes if I win,â you agreed as your pulse quickened. The game began with the pieces set on the board.
As the game unfolded, Hongjoongâs moves were calculated, each one sharp and deliberate, his gaze never wavering. You matched his intensity, your mind working at its full speed, weighing every possibility.
But as you considered your next move, something caught your attention.
Across the courtyard, Mingi stood in quiet conversation with the same high-ranking official you had seen at the banquet. His posture was tense, his usually stoic expression strained, and the exchange between them seemed uneasy like something was off. Mingiâs hands fidgeted, and the official leaned in close, his words low and firm. Mingiâs eyes flicked away, his jaw clenched before he nodded reluctantly.
Your heart skipped a beat. Why does he look so unsettled ? The uneasy feeling youâd dismissed at the banquet two nights ago resurfaced, gnawing at you as you watched him, unaware of Minhoâs watchful gaze on you, as your eyes lingered on the royal sculptor.
âPrincess ?â Hongjoongâs voice cut through, drawing you back to the game. His brow was furrowed, waiting for your move.
You focused back on the board, shaking off the unease that had distracted you, and locked into the game again. The moves began to fall into place, and soon Hongjoongâs defenses started to crack. His confidence wavered as the pieces shifted in your favor.
It was clear that Hongjoong had no chance of winning now. His gaze hardened while Minho chuckled beside you. With swift precision, you moved your bishop into place, trapping his king in the corner, making it impossible for him to escape.
âCheckmate,â you said softly, meeting the Ministerâs gaze, victory twinkling in your eyes.
Hongjoong stared at the board, disbelief flashing across his face. Minho burst into laughter, leaning back in his chair, arms crossed, completely unfazed.
âSee, Minister ? I told you itâd be over in minutes,â he teased, his grin wide. âLooks like my little sister knows a thing or two after all.â He reached over to gently ruffle your hair as he admired your game.
Hongjoong managed a faint chuckle, though the blow to his pride was clear. âWell played, Princess. I seem to have underestimated you,â he said.
Minho didnât miss a beat. âBetter luck next time, Hongjoong,â he teased. âPerhaps you should find a gentler opponent next time.â
Hongjoong gave a rueful smile. âIâll remember that, General.â he muttered. âAnd as promised, Princess, three wishes are yours to command. Use them wisely.â
As Hongjoong walked away, Minho leaned in with a grin, his voice low but amused. âImpressive work,â he murmured. âJust donât ask for anything too easy. Okay?â
You smiled slyly in return. âIâll make of that.â
But as Hongjoong disappeared into the distance, your gaze drifted back to where Mingi had stood. The unease that had been creeping up on you during the game returned, stronger now. There was something more to his conversation with the official, something you didnât fully understand.
What was going on? And why did Mingi seem so unsettled? More importantly, why am I so concerned about him anyways ?
In the evening, after finishing your studies and wrapping up the day's tasks, you decided to take a stroll through the garden. The evening sky had begun to change, painted with soft oranges and purples as you savored the peacefulness that came with the beautiful sunset, with no maids trailing behind you. It was just you and the cool evening breeze, uninterrupted.
As you wandered, your gaze fell upon Mingiâs sculpting chamber, tucked away in a quiet corner of the palace. You had often wondered what went on behind its stone walls, curious about the man who worked in such isolation. Mingi rarely spoke to anyone, kept to himself, and seemed detached from the world around him.
Youâd seen him pass by occasionally, his usually calm expression betraying nothing of the thoughts that lay beneath.
What was it that made him so distant ?
You had heard nothing concrete, but sometimes, when you caught him in a rare moment of vulnerability, there was an almost visible tension around him. It was as if there was a weight on his shoulders, as if something inevitable that he couldnât escape was waiting for him. He was always buried in his work, meticulously carving away at his sculptures for the royal family and higher-ups.
But tonight, something felt different. A strange impulse stirred within you to check up on him, to see how he was doing. You knew he had been working tirelessly for days, never leaving the chamber except to eat or sleep, and you couldnât help but wonder if the toll was starting to show.
Was his hand okay ? Has he eaten yet ? Why am I even concerned about him ? He never interested me in the first place, nor is sculpting any of my passions, so⊠why am I concerning myself with such trivial matters ? You brushed the thoughts off, thinking it was your doctor instincts kicking in.
With a steady breath, you approached the chamber door and pushed it open.
The air in Mingiâs workshop was thick with the scent of freshly carved stone and the faint scent of sweat from hours of labor. The light was dim, casting long shadows that stretched across the cold floor, making the room feel both alive and suffocating at the same time.
He stood at his workbench, eyes focused on the figure he was sculpting, the chisel in his hand moving with the kind of precision that only comes from years of practice.
But as always, he was alone.
You watched him for a moment, standing quietly in the doorway. There was something about him. Something so mysterious, withdrawn, that made you wonder why he kept so much to himself. The rumors swirled, of course, but none gave you a concrete reason for his strange demeanor.
You couldnât stand it anymore.
And your curiosity got the better of you.
âAre you always this quiet ?â you asked, your voice breaking the silence as you stepped into the room. You didnât wait for an invitation as there was something about him that made you want to push, to question, even if it irritated him.
Mingi didnât flinch. His chisel paused mid-stroke, but his eyes didnât shift toward you. The only acknowledgment was the briefest tightening of his jaw, a hint of irritation that quickly disappeared.
âI donât need company nor do I like talking.â he said flatly, not looking up. His voice was deep and rough, the words blunt, as though he had said them a thousand times before. There was a coldness in them that sent a chill through you, but it only piqued your curiosity more.
âBut why ? Youâre always alone. Always working.â You moved closer, your voice soft but insistent. âWhy do you keep to yourself like this ?â
There was a flicker in his eyes before he turned to face you fully. His gaze locked onto yours, dark and intense. The room seemed to shrink, the weight of his stare pressing down on you, almost suffocating.
âBecause itâs none of your business,â he said, his voice sharp, as though heâd spoken those words many times to keep others at bay.
You werenât satisfied. Something in you itched to know more, to unravel the mystery behind his detached behavior. âI donât buy that,â you said, your voice rising ever so slightly. âEveryone has a reason. Whatâs yours ? Why do you act like this ?â
âI just hate people.â Another one of his dry and sassy replies.
âHowâs your hand ?â you asked, a slight concern in your tone as as your eyes flickered to his hand.
âItâs fine. Iâm fine,â he replied slightly taken about by how you know about it but soon his voice went flat again. He rubbed the scared spot which seemed fine now but nervousness was evident in his body language as you mentioned his hands.
You caught it, the way his hand had trembled ever so slightly. His composure slipped, just for a moment, and that was enough to make you press harder.
âYou donât look fine,â you said, stepping closer, eyes narrowing at the sight of the cloth wrapped around his hand, a different spot from the scar though. âWhatâs going on with your hands, Mingi ?â
His jaw clenched tightly at your question, and for a split second, the room seemed to hold its breath. The silence stretched between you, thick with unspoken words, and then he stepped closer, blocking your view of his hand entirely.
âPlease leave, Princess.â he warned, his voice low, dangerous.
But you didnât listen. You stepped forward, your curiosity ignoring the obvious warning. âYouâve been hiding it, havenât you? Your hands, whatâs wrong with them ? I am studying medicine, maybe I can help.â
His eyes darkened, the usual calm of his demeanor replaced with a cold, calculating glare as his tone went a notch up. âI told you to leave. No one can help. So let me do my work.â
HmmâŠwhat does he mean by âNo one can helpâ ?
His words hit like a slap, but you didnât back down. Instead, you watched as the muscles in his neck tightened, his posture stiffening. You couldnât quite place it, but something was eating at him, something far deeper than just the isolation he had wrapped around himself.
âIâm not leaving until you tell me whatâs going on ? Maybe I can help, you know I can talk to my father if someone is bothering you.â you said, your voice steady now, defying the uneasy feeling that crept through you as you refered to the higher up you had seen him with in the mroning.
The tension in the room grew unbearable, and with a sudden, violent motion, he grabbed your wrist, pulling you into him. His grip was so tight it nearly crushed you as you both stood chest to chest, pressing as your heart skipped a beat. His eyes were wild now, filled with a fury you hadnât expected.
âYou shouldâve left when I told you,â he growled, his voice low, deep, and raspy. âDonât make me repeat myself.â
Your breath caught in your throat at the heat of his anger, but you werenât afraid. No, something darker stirred within you, something drawn to the rawness in his eyes, the power in his grip. It was a strange, almost magnetic force, something you hadnât felt before.
You barely had time to register the position you both were in when something cold touched your skin, a knife against your throat, the cold steel barely grazing your skin.
âDonât test me, Princess,â Mingi said, his voice almost a whisper, but it sent a shiver down your spine. âI wonât hesitate.â
The shock of the moment hit you harder than you expected as you stood there frozen, eyes locked onto his, the world around you fading, and it wasnât just fear that kept you in place,it was something else.
Something thrilling. A craving, maybe. To be handled like this, with power, with rawnessâŠ.with anger which was a stark contrast to how you were oh so gently taken care of by everyone around you.
âYouâre playing with fire,â you whispered, your voice barely audible as you stared at the knife. âDo it. Iâm not afraid.âYou challenged him wanting to see how far he is going to go.
But for a long, tense moment, Mingi didnât move. His gaze never left yours, the silence in the room suffocating.
Giving him a smirk, you moved your neck slightly as the knife gave a small slit on your neck and blood spurted out, nothing dangerous enough to kill you but enough to make Mingi pull the knife away as his eyes widened at the crazy act you just pulled, his grip loosening on your wrist though the soft and concerning flicker of emotion that was in his eyes didnât go unnoticed by you but he soon composed himself into the stoic and cold god he is.
âLeave,â he said, his voice cold again as he recovered from slight shock you just gave him.
You didnât speak. You didnât argue. You turned and walked out of the workshop, your heart racing in your chest, your mind swirling with the intensity of the moment. You had pushed him too far, and yet, you hadnât felt more alive than you did right now. You fingers ran on your neck smearing the blood off. If your maids or anyone else see it, chaos would unfold which you not hoping to cause.
Walking towards your chambers, you couldnât shake the feeling that there was more to Mingiâs silence than you had realized, a secret you were fully sure he was hiding the after witnessing the softness in his eyes, even for a brief moment, it was enough to pull you into his dark world.
What was he hiding ? Is anyone bothering him ? And why did the knife on my throat make my heart race⊠with thrill ? Did I like it, his anger, his rawnessâŠwhy am I suddenly admiring such negative traits ?
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After that night in Mingiâs chamber, you found yourself avoiding him. It wasnât intentional, but your feelings were too tangled to face him. His dark aura, intense and commanding, had a magnetic pull. The way he handled you, in such raw and unflinching way was a stark contrast to the gentleness you were used to, leaving an impression you couldnât shake.
Yeosang and Seonghwa tightened your schedule, leaving no room for wandering thoughts. Still, you noticed Mingiâs absence.
When you asked, Minister Hongjoong mentioned heâd gone home for urgent family matters. The news left an unexpected ache in your chest, but you pushed it aside, telling yourself it didnât matter.
Yet, no matter how busy you kept yourself, thoughts of Mingi lingered. His raw presence had stirred something deep within you, something real but unsettling. It made you question everything you knew about your desires, even though you didnât fully understand why.
So, you buried your feelings and focused on your studies, too afraid to confront them.
After a long day full of tasks, you found yourself in the library, hoping to find some peace among the books. Going near Mingiâs sculpting chamber would only make you think about him, and you werenât ready for that yet. As you wandered through the shelves, trying to distract yourself, Hongjoong appeared, his footsteps soft but noticeable. He greeted you warmly, but his sharp eyes quickly caught the sadness in your expression.
"Is something troubling you Princess ?" he asked, his voice was gentle.
You hesitated, unsure of how much to share. Your thoughts were tangled, and you werenât sure if it was wise to speak about what had been bothering you. You hadnât fully understood it yourself, let alone said it aloud. Finally, you spoke carefully, leaving out the incident with the knife, unsure how to explain the confusion inside your head.
"Itâs... Mingi," you said softly. "Thereâs something about him, the way he keeps his distance, his coldness... Itâs not just how he acts. It feels like thereâs more to it. I canât shake the feeling that something happened to him, and Iâm curious. Whatâs his story ?"
Hongjoong paused, thinking before speaking. "Mingiâs... been through a lot," he said carefully. "His familyâs past is not something people talk about. But itâs shaped him. Itâs a heavy burden he doesnât show."
You nodded, trying to take it in. Hongjoongâs gaze softened, but he didnât say more. You understoodâhe wasnât going to share everything, at least not yet. Some things were better left unsaid until the right time.
Then, Seonghwa entered quietly, sensing the mood. He smiled softly, his eyes full of understanding as he spoke. "I see youâve been thinking about Mingi a lot," he said. "Whatâs got you so curious ? Youâve never seemed interested before."
You faltered, not sure how to explain. Why had you suddenly been so affected by him ? You didnât even understand it yourself. The more you thought about Mingi, the more unsettled you felt.
"I... donât know," you admitted, your voice barely above a whisper. "I just feel like thereâs something beneath all that coldness. Something that makes sense, but I canât figure it out. I... I just want to understand him better. Just out of curiosity. You know how I am with that, Master Seonghwa.â
As you spoke, you felt a strange warmth in your chest, something you couldnât quite place. You didnât want to admit it, but a part of you was becoming more drawn to him, even though you werenât sure why.
Was it pity ? Curiosity ? Or something deeper you werenât ready to face ?
Seonghwa simply nodded as he was fully aware of how engrossed you become when you get curious about something but his gaze stayed on you, full of quiet understanding, and Hongjoong didnât press further.
For now, they accepted your answer.
But as the conversation ended, you couldnât shake the feeling that Mingi wasnât just a distant figure anymore. He had somehow crept under your skin, leaving you more curious and maybe more invested than you wanted to admit.
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Next morning, after breakfast, you went to find your brother, Minho, who was busy sorting through a stack of papers in the royal study. He glanced up when you entered, his brow furrowing slightly. Even before you spoke, you could tell he wasnât going to like what you were about to ask.
âMinho,â you started, trying to sound casual, âI was hoping I could get your permission to visit Mingiâs sculpting chamber today.â
He looked up fully, his expression wary. âMingi?â he repeated, his tone skeptical. âWhat for?â
You hesitated briefly, then gave your prepared excuse. âThereâs a figurine Mother received from Mingiâs father. Itâs cracked, and itâs very delicate. I was hoping he could repair it. His skills are unmatchedâI donât think anyone else could do it properly.â
Minho raised an eyebrow. âAre you sure? Youâre asking to go alone, to Mingi, of all people?â His tone was light, but there was something sharp underneath it.
You smiled, trying to appear unfazed. âYes, itâs nothing to worry about. I just need to handle this. Iâll be careful.â
He sighed, leaning back in his chair, his eyes scanning your face. âFine. But if anything happensââ
âIâll be fine,â you said quickly. âBesides, youâre in charge of the kingdom right now with Chan and Father away. Youâve got enough on your plate.â
Minho paused, his gaze lingering on you for a moment longer before he nodded reluctantly. âAlright, Iâll allow it. But be careful. Mingi is... unpredictable.â His eyes narrowed slightly, but he didnât push the issue.
With his reluctant permission, you left the room, a knot of anticipation tightening in your stomach.
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The royal carriage rolled to a stop in front of Mingi's home, its wheels grinding against the gravel with a soft crunch. You stepped out, feeling the weight of your decision pressing down on you. The air around you was still, and the quiet seemed too loud, almost deafening in its silence.
"Wait here for me at the corner of the road," you told the carriage driver, your voice was more serious than usual. "It might take a while."
The driver nodded, his face unreadable, and the carriage slowly rolled away, leaving you standing infront of of Mingi's property. You took a deep breath, gathering your thoughts, and made your way towards the door.
The door creaked open, revealing Mingi, his tall, broad frame filling the doorway. His dark eyes locked on you, their gaze sharp and assessing, but he said nothing at first. Behind him, the room was a befitting image of organisational chaos with sculpting tools scattered across a workbench, shards of marble dusted over the floor, and half-finished sculptures looming in various stages of creation.
âYou came about the figurine,â Mingi said at last, his deep voice steady and calm.
Before visiting, you had sent him a letter, letting him know of your arrival. You waited for a few hours, expecting a refusal, but no reply ever came. That silence was all the answer you needed, and so you set out for his home.
âYes,â you replied, holding out the small sculpture. It was a fragile piece, an intricate bird with its wings outstretched. âItâs my motherâs favorite. She would be heartbroken if it couldnât be restored.â
Mingi stepped aside to let you in, his expression softening just slightly as he took the figurine from your hands. He turned it over carefully, his long fingers brushing along the cracked base and the damaged wing.
âIt can be fixed,â he murmured, setting it down on the workbench. âThe damage isnât beyond repair, but itâll take precision.â
You watched as he began gathering tools, his movements were methodical while his focus was intense. For the first time, he wasnât keeping you at armâs length. His quiet acknowledgment of your presence, of your request felt like a crack in the wall he had carefully built around himself.
âYouâre truly gifted,â you said, your voice was barely above a whisper.
Mingi paused for a second, his fingers hovering over the delicate tools. âItâs not a gift,â he replied, his tone was thoughtful and gentle. âJust years of practice. Anyone could do it.â
âI doubt that,â you countered softly, catching a flicker of something in his expression â pride, perhaps, or even gratitude.
The moment was short-lived though.
Mingiâs shoulders tensed as his gaze snapped to the window. Following his line of sight, you spotted a figure striding toward the house with purpose. The official.The same one you had seen Mingi with in the banquet and during your chess match with Minister Hongjoong.
Mingi cursed under his breath, turning back to you with urgency in his eyes. âHide. Now.â
âWhat ? Why ?â
âNo time for questions.â His tone left no room for argument as he grabbed your arm and pulled you toward a door at the far end of the room. He opened it quickly, shoving you inside before shutting it firmly behind you.
You stumbled slightly, steadying yourself on the wall, and froze as you looked around.
The room was dimly lit, shadows flickering over walls lined with tools. Whips hung neatly alongside polished canes, their leather and wood gleaming faintly. Paddles of various shapes rested in perfect order, while chains with cuffs dangled from iron hooks. A dark wooden cross stood against one wall, its straps and buckles leaving no doubt about its use. Nearby, a leather bench with worn restraints sat waiting. The air was thick with the scent of leather, and the space exuded power and intimacy, every detail carefully curated for impact. A shiver ran down your spine as you took it all in.
Is this what he is really into ? Your cheeks flustered at the thought of those stuff used upon you by him. You shook your head as the sound of raised voices outside the door pulled you back.
âMingi,â the officialâs sharp tone cut through the air, âyouâve had more than enough time to reconsider.â
âIâve already told you,â Mingi growled, his voice low and hard, âI wonât do it.â
âYouâre being reckless,â the official shot back, his words cold and deliberate. âThis isnât just about you. Do you really think you can defy the royal court without consequences?â
âI wonât harm them!â Mingiâs voice rose, frustration and anger breaking through. âWhatever youâre planning, leave me out of it.â
âYou donât get it,â the official said, his tone dark. âYour creations arenât just artâtheyâre tools. Tools that can change the balance of power. Think carefully, Mingi. The clock is ticking, and this choice is yours.â
A loud crash broke the tense silence as something heavy hit the floor.
âGet out,â Mingi snarled. âNow.â
âVery well,â the official said, his tone icy. âBut donât think your refusal absolves you. Youâll regret this defiance.â
The door slammed, and the sound of retreating footsteps echoed down the path.
Inside the room, your heart raced as you tried to make sense of what you had overheard. The tension outside had disappeared, replaced by an eerie silence. Slowly, you reached for the door, ready to face whatever awaited on the other side.
You didnât have to open it. The door swung open abruptly, and Mingi stood there, his tall frame blocking the light behind him. He slammed the door shut after stepping in, the sound reverberating through the room. His chest rose and fell as if heâd just run a great distance, and his hand gripped the door handle tightly, knuckles white.
For a moment, neither of you spoke. His eyes swept across the room, and then it hit him as he realized where heâd pushed you in his rush to hide you.
His face twisted, half-apology, half-irritation. âYou shouldnât be here,â he muttered, the sharp edge of anger not fully gone from his voice.
Your eyes wandered over the assortment of tools neatly arranged on the walls, your cheeks flushing with heat.
âThis⊠this is where you work?â you stammered, though it was clear the room held more than just the tools of his craft.
Mingi didnât respond immediately. Instead, he brushed past you, grabbing a whip from the wall. The action was quick, and a slash went across his body, startling you. He maintained a safe distance from you as another lash traveled across his skin, pushing the delicate figurines in the room as the whip met them.
Was he punishing himself with the whip...why ?
âIâll send the figurine back so you can leave now, Princess Y/n,â he muttered, his tone cold. He turned to face you, his eyes blazing with frustration. âIâve had enough people meddling in my life today.â
His words stung, but you stood your ground. âI couldnât just leave⊠not after hearing what he said,â you replied, your voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions inside you. âWhatâs really going on, Mingi? What does he want from you?â
Mingi let out a bitter laugh, the sound harsh and mirthless. He lashed the whip against a nearby wooden block, the crack echoing through the room. âYou wouldnât understand,â he said bitterly, his back still turned to you. âNone of you royal types ever do. You think Iâm just your sculptor, a tool for your games.â
His words hit harder than the whipâs crack, but you refused to let them shake you. âThatâs not true,â you said firmly. âIâm here because I care, Mingi. I overheard enough to know that whatever that official is plotting is dangerous. You donât have to face this alone.â
Mingi turned sharply, his eyes narrowing as if searching for something in your expression. âCare ?â he scoffed. âDonât make me laugh. Care doesnât mean anything when youâre part of the system thatâs made me this way.â
Your throat tightened, but you refused to look away. âYouâre right. I donât understand everything,â you admitted, taking a cautious step closer. âBut I want to. If thereâs even the slightest chance I can help, Iâll take it. Let me prove Iâm not like him.â
Mingi stayed silent for a while, trying to say something but holding back. Only his grip on the whip tightened, and you took that as a chance to press on further.
âInstead of breaking those delicate figures and hurting yourselfâŠâ you paused, gently placing his hand, which held the whip, onto your shoulder. âUse it on me. Let my unbreaking resolve be the proof to you that I am here to help and not take advantage of you.â You took a deep breath, trying to make sense of the words that had just left your mouth. You were literally asking him to use you.
Why had you offered yourself? You had no idea.
One thing was clear in your mind: you wanted to help him, and maybe⊠a small part of your heart wanted to experience the rush againâthe same feeling youâd had that night when Mingi had a knife at your throat.
But this scavenger hunt was going to be more painful. A hell of a lot more painful.
Mingiâs hand tensed, his grip on the whip faltering as his eyes locked onto yours. His anger, once fiery, flickered with confusion. "You donât know what youâre saying," he muttered, his voice rough and shaky. "This isnât something you can just offer. Itâs not a game."
"I know itâs not," you replied firmly, heart pounding as you met his gaze. "I heard what that man said. Whatever this is, I can see itâs tearing you apart. If I can helpâ"
"Help?" he interrupted, a dry, bitter laugh escaping him. He stepped back, running a hand through his hair. "You think letting me take it out on you will help? It wonât fix anything. You donât understand the weight of this, Y/N."
"Then help me understand," you said, stepping closer, refusing to back down. "Youâre not just hurting yourselfâyouâre drowning. If you canât trust me yet, fine. But donât shut me out."
His fingers tightened around the whip, his jaw clenched as he fought the turmoil inside. The battle in his eyes was clearâanger, pride, and something softer, more vulnerable, that he was trying to bury.
He studied you for a long moment, searching your face. "You donât know what youâre asking," he said, voice strained, the whip falling limp in his hand.
"Then show me," you whispered, voice trembling but determined. "Let me carry some of this with you."
Mingi exhaled sharply, his hand running through his hair. "Youâll regret this," he muttered, but his grip on the whip tightened, as if heâd already made his decision. "This isnât something you can just endure."
"Iâm not here to prove a point," you said, steady despite the storm inside you. "Iâm here because I believe youâre worth helping, no matter what."
He opened his mouth to argue but stopped. Instead, he walked to the wall, setting down the whip and picking up a leather strap. He turned it over in his hands, his shoulders stiff with hesitation. "This is different," he warned. "Youâll stop if itâs too much. Tell me if you canât take it."
"I will," you nodded, meeting his gaze.
He motioned for you to step forward. "Place your hands on the table. And remember... you can always say no."
The first strike hit your back, sharp and stinging. A gasp escaped your lips as the pain jolted through you, but it wasnât unbearable. It was different, almost⊠inviting. Your grip tightened on the table, but you didnât move. The sting was real, but there was something else, a rush that followed it, spreading heat through your body.
Mingi stopped, watching you with eyes that seemed to search for something. âStill willing?â he asked, his voice softer now, like the anger inside him was starting to fade.
You met his gaze and nodded. âIâm still here.â
He swallowed, conflicted. He raised the strap again, this time hitting harder. The pain cut deeper, but with it came a strange warmth that spread across your skin. The sting lingered, but instead of pulling away, you leaned into it. You could feel your body reacting, the mix of pain and heat building something inside you that you couldnât ignore.
With each strike, Mingiâs face softened. The anger was slowly replaced with something elseâsomething that made the pain feel like a release, both for him and for you. Every blow became more than just pain; it became a way to let go, to release tension in a way that felt almost necessary.
The strikes kept coming, steady and rhythmic. The sharp sting gave way to a deeper warmth that filled your back, spreading through your body. Each blow was a wave, washing over you, making the pain and pleasure mix in a way that left you breathless.
Your breaths became uneven, not from pain but from the pull of the pleasure that followed it. You were no longer just feeling the sting; you were feeling something deeper, something that made you crave the next strike. Mingi was no longer just focused on releasing his own anger; he was reading you, feeling you, paying attention to how your body responded.
After one particularly intense blow, his hand brushed your shoulder, lingering for a moment. âYouâre shaking,â he said quietly, his voice soft.
âNot from fear,â you whispered, your voice steady despite the trembling inside. The pain was still there, but it didnât matter. It was nothing compared to the warmth that spread through your body.
Finally, the strikes slowed, then stopped. The flogger slipped from his hands as he stepped closer. His touch hovered over your back for a moment before settling there, gentle and warm, a stark contrast to the heat still flooding your skin.
You closed your eyes and let yourself feel that softness, letting the pleasure linger in your body even as the pain began to fade.
"Why would you do this?" he asked quietly, his voice barely a whisper. His fingers traced over the marks heâd left on your skin, his touch soft, almost apologetic. "Why let me hurt you ?"
"Because you needed it," you answered, standing up to face him. "And maybe... maybe I needed it too. To show you that youâre not alone, even if you think you are."
For a moment, his jaw tightened, and you saw the struggle in his eyes, like he was ready to pull away again. But instead, he stepped closer, gently cupping your face. His thumb brushed your cheek as he looked at you, as if searching for something he wasnât sure he could find.
His hands moved to your waist, pulling you closer, like he didnât want to let go. The kiss that followed was slow, soft, a very short kiss but full of emotions. When he finally pulled back, his forehead rested against yours. His voice was quiet as he said, "Youâre maddening. You make me want to trust again, even when I donât feel like I deserve it."
You smiled softly, your hands over his. "Then trust me. One step at a time."
In that moment, you could feel his walls starting to break down, just a little.
The air between you was heavy with tension, each heartbeat feeling like time slowed. Something inside him was changing. Maybe he was starting to trust again after all these years of being alone. Maybe it was care or....love.
His fingers shook slightly as they touched your bruises, slow and careful, like he wasnât sure youâd pull away. But you didnât. When his fingers grazed the welts on your skin, you didnât flinch. It wasnât the pain you feltâit was something deeper, something real. His touch was gentle, and it made you feel like maybe everything was going to be okay.
âYouâre beautiful,â he said, his voice thick with emotion, like the words were difficult to say but necessary all the same.
You swallowed, your body humming from the aftermath of what had just happened. It wasnât pain anymore, it was something else. You couldnât find the words, but your body knew what it was, a quiet yearning, a need to be close, to lean into the warmth of his touch. His hands moved slowly, tracing the scars along your back, each movement light but filled with purpose.
"Does it hurt ?" he asked quietly, his voice full of concern. There was no judgment in his words, only care.
âNo,â you breathed, shaking your head. "Itâs... itâs different. Itâs not just pain. ItâsâŠâ You couldnât quite explain, but somehow, in that moment, you didnât need to.
His hands lowered, skimming over your sides, exploring with a kind of passion that made every nerve in your body come alive. Slowly, he began to undress you, his touch deliberate and slow, as if he was savoring each moment. He wasnât in a hurry, wasnât rushing to get to the end. His hands were soft, his movements careful, like he was afraid of breaking you.
When your gown finally slipped from your shoulders, his gaze dropped immediately to your back, to the marks still visible. The look in his eyes softened, and for a second, you wanted to hide, to cover the scars. But you didnât. You let him see every part of you raw, vulnerable, but still here.
His hands moved to your arms, slowly trailing up, each touch deliberate, each movement meaningful. When his thumbs brushed over your collarbone, you gasped, feeling the tender sensation of his touch against your skin.
âAre you sure, darling?â he whispered, his voice low and filled with care. It wasnât doubt, but a need to be sure, to make sure you were okay with what was happening.
You answered by, reaching for him and pulling him closer.
Words werenât needed anymore as a silent permission to go ahead was exchanged between the both of you.
His lips met yours again, kiss started slow as he now with your approval was ready to savour every bit, every taste of your slowly. It wasnât just passion, it was something deeper. A connection that couldnât be put into words. His hands moved back to your back, feeling the rise of each scar, each mark. He touched you like you were something fragile, but also something he couldnât help but want to hold.
As his lips trailed down your neck, you couldnât help but gasp at the feel of his teeth grazing your skin. His breath was warm against you, his body pressing closer, the tension in the room thickening with every movement. His hands slid lower, gently caressing your body, every touch reminding you of his carefulness, his tenderness.
His hands slid under your waistband, pulling the fabric of your royal attire down with slow, deliberate movements, each tug filled with a quiet anticipation and care. It was a slow burn, building gradually, with no rush, no force.
When your clothes were finally gone, he stood before you, his eyes soft but heavy with a quiet hunger. His gaze moved over every inch of you, tracing the lines of your body with an intensity that left you breathless. There was no judgment, no shame in his eyes. Only reverence. Your naked form ignited a deep, smoldering passion within him, and he pulled you impossibly closer, until your bodies were tangled together, hearts racing in sync.
His lips found yours again, deeper this time, urgent, like he couldnât hold back any longer. His hands roamed over your chest, fingers brushing against the soft curve of your breasts. He touched you with a mixture of gentleness and need, his palms warm against your skin as he cupped the fullness of your chest. His thumbs grazed over your nipples, a soft pressure that made you gasp, your body responding instinctively to his touch. His hands moved in slow circles, caressing, exploring, as if he was memorizing every part of you.
The sensation was overwhelming, a tender yet electrifying connection that made you feel both grounded and entirely lost in the moment.The warmth between you grew, but it wasnât just physical. It was emotional, tender, an intimacy that seeped into your very bones.
His lips trailed down to the marks on your torso, each kiss placed with reverence, each one like a silent promise. You closed your eyes, overwhelmed by the sensation, your body responding to him in ways that left you breathless.
âYouâre mine,â he whispered against your skin, his voice thick with emotion. It wasnât possessive, but something deeper, more intimate. A declaration that felt like both a claim and an offering.
You replied, your voice steady but filled with warmth, âMhmm...Iâll protect you, in every way possible. Always.â
The air felt alive between you, charged with something deep and unspoken. His hands slid down your sides, steadying you as he lifted you onto the edge of the workbench. The cool wood beneath you was a sharp contrast to the heat radiating between your bodies, and your breath hitched as his dark eyes locked with yours. They held something raw, something that made your pulse quicken with a mix of longing and love, as if you were the only thing that mattered.
Slowly, Mingi knelt before you, his hands firm on your thighs. The way you looked at him made his heart ache, as though you saw every part of him, the good and the broken, and still wanted more. His lips pressed soft, lingering kisses to your inner thighs, each touch sending a shiver through your body. He took his time, savoring the moment, letting the tension build until it was nearly unbearable.
His hands firmly gripped your thighs, pulling you open with the kind of deliberate care that sent a shiver up your spine. His eyes were locked on yours for a moment, dark and intense, before trailing down, his breath teasing your sensitive clit. It was almost unbearable, his warm exhale brushing against your slick heat, the tension coiling tightly inside you as he took his time, savoring every second of your vulnerability.
When his tongue finally flicked against your clit, your breath hitched sharply, a gasp spilling from your lips. The sensation was electric, sending a bolt of pleasure straight through you. He didnât rush, he began with slow, teasing strokes, dragging his tongue over your most sensitive spot in lazy, deliberate circles. Each movement built on the last, the steady rhythm making your hips buck forward instinctively, craving more of his touch.
A low hum rumbled from his chest as he tightened his grip on your thighs, holding you firmly in place. The vibration of his voice against your clit made you moan, your head falling back as the tension in your core tightened further. He alternated between swirling his tongue around your clit and sucking it gently into his mouth, his pace maddeningly slow yet so precise it left you trembling. You tried to pull away for a moment, the sensation almost too much, but he wouldnât let you.
Your thighs trembling as he brought you closer and closer to the edge. And just as you thought you couldnât take it anymore, his mouth shifted, his tongue dipping lower, plunging deep into your core with a deliberate stroke that made your whole body jolt.
A broken cry tore from your throat as he fucked you with his tongue, slow and deep, each thrust of it drawing you closer to the breaking point. His nose brushed against your clit with every movement, adding another layer of stimulation that sent your nerves into overdrive.
Your body twisted under his touch, every nerve on fire, every gasp and moan spilling from your lips raw and unrestrained. He worked you with relentless precision, dragging you to the edge of release again and again, only to pull back just enough to let the tension simmer, teasing you mercilessly.
Each time you begged for more, your voice shaky and desperate, he only smirked against you, his tongue plunging back into your core, twisting and curling as if he were determined to make you fall apart completely.
Your hands flew to his hair, tugging hard as your thighs clamped around his head. He groaned against you, the sound vibrating through your core and sending you spiraling. Your breath came in ragged gasps as the intensity built beyond what you thought you could handle, your body trembling violently as he pushed you closer to the brink.
But he didnât stop there. His tongue moved faster now, his lips latching onto your clit once more, sucking harder in a way that made your vision blur. The overstimulation was dizzying, every touch too much and not enough all at once. You were utterly at his mercy, your body completely his to command.
When your release finally came, it was devastating. A scream ripped from your throat as your orgasm tore through you like a tidal wave, leaving you shaking and gasping for air. Your thighs clamped around his head, but he didnât stop, his tongue and lips coaxing every last drop from you until tears pricked at your eyes from the sheer intensity.This was the first time someone has touched and handled your body this way.
âBreathe,little princess.â he murmured against you, his voice rough, and it took you a moment to realize you were still trembling, your body barely able to handle the aftershocks. He slowed his movements, soothing you with soft kisses against your clit and inner thighs, grounding you as you came back down from the high.
Weakly, you reached for him, pulling his hands to yours. You kissed his knuckles softly, your lips brushing over the roughness of his skin as your chest heaved. It was a quiet, desperate act, a thank-you and a plea all at once.
Mingi sat up slowly, his eyes locking with yours as he gently cupped your face, his thumb brushing against your cheek. The look in his eyes was intense, filled with a quiet sadness that made your chest tighten. When he finally spoke, his voice was soft but heavy with emotion.
âI need to tell you something.â
His words, raw and hesitant, pulled you out of the lingering haze of warmth, dragging you into a harsh reality.
You met his gaze, worry flickering in your eyes. âWhat is it?â
He hesitated, his jaw tightening like the words hurt too much to say. But he forced them out anyway, his voice cracking slightly. âWhen this is done... the royal familyâtheyâre going to take my hands.â
It felt like the air was knocked out of you. His confession hit you like a blow, the weight of it settling heavily in your chest. You stared at him, trying to process what he had just said, your heart racing in disbelief.
âYour... hands?â you whispered, your voice trembling.
He nodded, his gaze falling to where your hands rested on his, your fingers entwined as if trying to hold onto something that was slipping away. âThey said itâs the price I have to pay. Once I finish the sculpture of the empress and meet the emperorâs deadline... my hands will be cut off.â
Your heart ached for him, for the burden he carried. The weight of the looming deadline, knowing that the very thing he was creatingâthe sculpture of your motherâwould lead to his punishment. His reward? The loss of his hands. Why did your kingdom have such a rule? And on top of that, there were officials within your own kingdom using his art to harm the royal family. Mingi, caught in the middle of a storm he couldnât escape, made you pull him into your arms.
Tears welled in your eyes as the full weight of his words sank in. He was so calm, so resigned, yet beneath his stoic exterior, you could feel the raging storm. The man who had just held you with such care, worshipped you with tenderness, was willing to give up the very hands that had brought you to life only moments ago.
With everything you knew now, there was no going back. You were about to plunge into the heart of your kingdomâs darkest secrets, fully aware of the cost. But one thing was certain â you would either save him, or burn everything to the ground in the process.
And that is how our princess Y/n fell of the royal sculptor Song Mingi.
~ ~ ChĂ©rie â signinâ off
DISCLAIMER: This is totally fictional and not a real depiction of the ATEEZ members. It's all just for fun only so please donât take anything seriously and keep the mood light around here.
© ShixCherie.
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Girl Dad!Skz headcannons
Pairings: husband!Skz Ă wife!fem!reader
Warnings: fluff fluff fluff, mentions of pregnancy, reader wears a dress, mentions of food, teensy swearing
A/N: GUESS WHO HAS BABY FEVER AYY ITS THIS BITCH RIGHT HERE. I am so DONE with watching my fav idols play with babies and not expect me to die. WHERE IS MY CHAN WHO'LL GIVE MR A BABY HUH? anyways enjoy my very drunken headcannons
Bang Christopher Chan
DID I JUST HEAR BEST DAD IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD
This man was born to be a dad istg
He'd be so amazing when you're pregnant, like he'd ask his mom for advice, give you belly rubs if your ask and will willingly lend his entire closet to you.
Would be so supportive through the birth process, is not disgusted or anything because he is him.
"She looks just like you."
Would be just a teensy bit overprotective, just a teensy bit.
"And you will bring her back by 7 yes? Oh and what's your address for unrelated purposes?"
*sends the address to Minho incase he needs to murder anyone*
Would be so comforting when she gets her period
"you know I used to do this to your mother.", While massaging her back.
The baby would grow up multilingual and Chan would be so smug about it
"my daughter is my second producer
Lee Minho/Lee Know
Would have such mixed emotions when you tell him you're pregnant
On the one hand A PERSON MADE UP OF BOTH OF YOU? WOAH
On the other hand OH SHIT A PERSON WHO HAS BOTH OUR GENES
Cooks all your weird ass cravings for you but not before giving you a side eye
"Alright y'all are gonna get a sibling." *Is talking to the cats*
Buys everything cat themed
"baby what if the baby is a dog person?"
Y'all have twins, a boy and a girl (manifesting my twin dad Minho fantasies)
Would dance for them when they're babies and would get elated when they try to copy him
Pouts when their first word is mama
Brags so much about them
"I mean they are MY spawn, obviously they're better at dance than your kid, Susan"
Seo Changbin
GIRL DAD GIRL DAD GIRL DAD
So elated when you tell him you're pregnant
PREGNANT CUDDLES KZKSNSNJ
Would be a 100% on board with lifting your belly to save your back
When you find out it's a girl, he straight on sobs.
"I CAN'T HANDLE ANOTHER PAIR OF ADORABLE YN EYES LOOKING AT ME"
Holds the baby extra carefully in his buff ass arms
She looks like you part 2
Tea parties with her are serious buisness for him
"jagi can't you see im currently discussing with the princess about her magical dragon I'll do the dishes later."
Would probably ask her if she wants to go to the gym with her dad and when she says yes he'd be so happy
"you're better than your mother she can't even lift her ass up and go to the gym"
Hwang Hyunjin
When I say this man would paint you a portrait when you tell him you're pregnant-
HE'LL PAINT YOU A FUCKING PORTRAIT
So sweet with you all throughout but also a nervous wreck
Much like me
Would love to paint your belly if you allow him to
Would try your weird cravings with you
And actually like them
Let's not pretend like Hyun doesn't do the pregnant woman pose everyday
Cries so hard when your baby is born
He doesn't mind the gender or anything, but when he found out it's a girl-
"GUYS ITS A MINI Y/N"
She looks like you part 3
Such a clumsy mess when it comes to taking care of her
ART CLASSES ART CLASSES ART CLASSES
"Darling, we painted this for you."
Han Jisung
Immediately freezes when you tell him
Jisung.exe has stopped working
"wait so the protection didn't.... Protect?"
Now Y/N.exe has stopped working trying to figure out whether you actually used protection or not
Talks to your belly all day
Treats the baby like a gossip partner
"girl you won't believe what Hyunjin did today."
"what did he do?"
"yn shush I'm talking to our baby girl."
Is your personal high school cheerleader during the birth
"jagi you are slaying right now you can do this."
Cries when baby is born part 3
Calls her a co-producer part 2
Spoils her shitless
She has him wrapped around her finger, much like her mother :)
Making playlists with her is his love language
Lee Felix Yongbok
Did I just hear breeding kink
Cries when you tell him
Bakes so many brownies when you tell him like one time that you're craving his brownies
Makes your weird cravings part 3
Idk what it is with me and DanceRacha making all your weird cravings
Runs you baths, with bath salts, bath bombs, scented candles and massages your aching muscles I WILL DIE RIGHT NOW
Is the best during the birth, holds your hand allowing you to squeeze it as hard as you want
Dresses baby up like the fashionista she is
Is so amazed and ecstatic when the baby gets an Aussie accent
"JAGI SHE JUST SAID BREKKIE"
Kim Seungmin
Tsundere daddy meow
Will literally melt like his face will be like đ„ș
Buys all the cute stuff on day one
I'm talking cradles, blinkies, toys, bonnets for some reason
"of course she needs a ponyo outfit darling come on"
Tones down his teasing a bit
Still makes fun of your penguin walk tho
And if you cry, he will comfort you and never forgive himself for it
Is kinda disgusted by the birth process but he's a strong soldier
Cries when baby is born part 4
Like Kim Seungmin crying is a real thing chat
Singing lessons are free for her, and she has her dad's angel voice!!
Also inherits her dad's roasting style, and she's the only one who can roast him back hehe
He kinda died inside when she told him he was old (he's never been prouder)
Yang Jeongin/ I.N
Bruh this guy istg
Mixed emotions part 2
"IM TOO YOUNG TO HAVE A CHILD"
Calms down eventually (after a slap on the head)
BELLY RUBS
Spoils the shit out of you because obviously
Asks his mum for advice part 2
Sings to your belly at night when he thinks you're asleep
Secretly hopes baby will have his dimple
He loves kids, so parenting is a natural thing that comes to him
Probably more experienced at holding a baby than you are
Feeds her for the first few days when you're tired
Perfect husband honestly he should marry me
Loves braiding her hair and giving her fashion advice
Mini fashion shows!!!
Dances with her a lot
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childhood friend! Shinichiro Sano
part 1 | part 2 (here)
childhood friend! Shinichiro who matures quite significantly by the end of highschool, no longer asking out girls at school anymore much to your surprise
"Woah, look at you."
"Hm??"
"It's been months since you last asked out some random girl. What happened to the women obsessed Shinichiro I know?"
"Shut up, it was just a phase. Besides, you made me open my eyes in a way."
"How so?"
"I guess... I'm just waiting to ask the right person out now."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who invites you to witness the disbandment of the first generation of Black Dragons, despite you not being associated with his gang at all
"Why do you even want me to go? The people I know are only just going to be Takeomi, Waka and Benkei."
"Because I want you to be there. Is there any better reason other than that?"
"I suppose not..."
"And maybe it's also the fact that I need someone to watch over Manjiro haha..."
"I knew it."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who gets upset frustrated when you chose to ride with Takeomi instead of him on the day of the final gathering (he couldn't complain about it to you though, you made a fair point)
"Hey come on! Why are you going to ride with him? Takeomi's a worse rider than me y'know."
T- "Fuck off Shin. You don't worry about me stealing your girl from ya'."
"But you are a reckless rider-"
"Come on Shin, you can't expect me, you and Manjiro to be able to sit in one bike, can you? One of us is surely gonna fall off. I'll be fine with Take-chan, okay?"
"Fine..." (He was not fine with it)
childhood friend! Shinichiro who you make fun of when he comes over to you after the disbandment of the first generation of Black Dragons bawling his eyes out (you were prepared for this outcome)
"Glad to know you're still the same crybaby Shin I know."
M- "Haha! I'm gonna tell Emma you're such a crybaby."
"Cut it out you two! Thisâsniffsâis a special moment...!"
"You're lucky I brought tissues to wipe your tears away."
"I can't believe you know me that well."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who gets used to you coming over to the Sano household unnanounced whenever you pleased, not that anyone minded, since they all loved your presence
"Emma, be a dear and wake up Shin? Smack him if you have to."
E- "Okay!!"
"Woah, woah, there's no need to smack anyâyawnâone. And why are you here?"
"Emma wanted me to teach her a new recipe to make for breakfast. So here I am!"
"And you decided to come over this early??"
"It's 7am Shin. Besides, don't act like you don't like seeing my pretty face the first thing in the morning~"
"Shut up." (Spoiler, he does)
childhood friend! Shinichiro whom you never grow apart from even after highschool, and you both started going on different paths, him opening up a motor bike shop while you started going to college and applied for a part time job as a cashier near the vicinity
"Wait, the shop you're working at is the one down the street, right? Just a few blocks away from my shop?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Great, looks like I can go say hi to you whenever I want."
"Don't you dare do something stupid to get me fired, Shin."
"No promises, ma'am."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who after miserably failing 5 times asks you for your help to bake a cake for Emma's birthday
"And what is this supposed to be?"
"Clearly, it's supposed to be Ariel, y'know, the princess mermaid??"
"That's your best attempt at making an ariel themed cake?? Now I know why you were begging for me to come over when you called me."
"I blame it on Manjiro for ruining the frosting."
M- "Hey! It was you who ruined it."
"So not true."
"I think the both of you should just shut up and help clean up this mess first."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who's gotten used to his siblings asking him where you were whenever you weren't seen with him and getting teased about it
E- "Neh, Shin-nii, where's [name]?"
"Probably stuck in another class, why do you ask?"
E- "I miss her."
M- "Idiot, we already saw her this morning."
E- "Hey! Don't act like you don't want her to come and play with us too!"
"Seriously you two, sometimes I wonder if I'm your older sibling at this point, with how much you ask for her."
M- "Shinchiro, we all know you love her as much as we do, maybe even more~"
"Shut your mouth Manjiro đą"
childhood friend! Shinichiro who always shows up to your workplace when your shift is almost going to be over, always claiming that he was hungry and wanted to buy something, when in reality, he's there to send you home
"So..."
"And what the hell could you possibly want from this humble store, Shin?"
"Woah, woah! Can't a customer walk around the store to see what they want to get?"
"The last time you were here you knocked down a stack of cans on display, the manager almost reduced my paycheck because of that."
"In my defence, I didn't see the stack of cans."
"Suree you didn't."
"Hey, come on now! You know I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize your job.. on purpose at least...."
"Seriously?"
"Seriously. Now, would you be so kind to get me a pack of cigarettes, y'know, for a very dear friend of yours?"
"The only think you'll be getting from me is a pack of gum, rotten breath."
"Rude... now come on, when does this shift of yours end anyways? Let's get dinner on the way back."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who becomes your gossip and vent buddy whenever he sends you home after your shift, with him hanging onto every word you say, and hating on whoever you hate even if he doesn't know who the hell they are
"Argh, goddamnit, won't she just give me a break already?"
"Who? Waitâno, let me guess. Is it that girl from your econs class? What's her name again? KaâKa something..."
"Kazumi. Wow, didn't think you'd actually remember, well somewhat remember at least."
"With how much you complain about her, who wouldn't? But let me guess what she did to aggravate you this time."
"Go on. No guarantee that there'll be a prize for that though."
"She ditched a group project discussion again? Or she claims she's too busy to complete her part of the project when in reality she's going on parties and all that?"
"Mix of both actually, so congrats! No prize for you though."
"Aww. And here I thought you'll reward me for being a good friend."
"Argh, I should ask Takeomi or Benkei to intimidate her into actually taking this group project seriously or something..."
"Why ask them when you have your number one ride or die partner next to you to do so?"
"What'll you do? Intimidate her with the 20 rejections you've gotten? Pfft, she might even make that 20 become 21 before you intimidate her."
"I thought we swore to never talk about that ever again đą"
childhood friend! Shinichiro who's grateful to you for bringing him his lunch to his shop whenever he leaves it at home and enjoys groans whenever you nag to him about the importance of not skipping any meals
"Guess some things will never change, huh?"
"Huh? Oh, is that my lunch?"
"No, no, it's my supper."
"Ha. Ha. Very funny [name]."
"I deserve more credit for making sure you don't skip your meals."
"Is that so? Would you like me to get on my knees and thank you? I can certainly do that."
"You and your cheesy lines... when will you learn to remember to bring your own lunch to work? You're pulling off the same shit you did back when we were in highschool."
"Maybe I just like your meals better than mine..."
"...??!... That... That still isn't an excuse for you to not bring along something to eat, dumbass. What would you do if I decide not to check in on you, hm?"
"Probably starve to dea-"
-smacks his head-
"Oww??? Alright, alright, sorry I guess, 'mom'. I won't purposely skip my meals ever again..."
"Good... next time, just... ask if you want me to cook extra for you."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who notes how you start to stand one arm's length away from him whenever you're with him, and when he asks you about it, becomes visibly distraught to hear you say he reeks of cigarette smoke
"Hey... why're you standing so far away from me? Don't tell me you came over to my shop just to see me work from a distance now.."
"You just stink, that's all."
"What??!? I definitely don't stink. I took a shower this morning, and I'm not covered in grease or anything..!!"
"It's that smokey smell that's always lingering around you. Y'know, because you like to smoke every now and then.."
"Huhh?!? What're you saying!!"
"Don't tell me you don't reek of cigarettes Shin. It's blatantly obvious, I can probably even smell you from a mile away like this."
"WHAT?!? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME THIS EARLIER???"
"Because I didn't want you to make you self-conscious, stupid! Besides, it's not like I can force you to stop smoking or anything.."
childhood friend! Shinichiro who slowly stops smoking as much as he used to, especially around you so that you wouldn't be disturbed by his smell and stay close to him
"Huh?"
"What is it?"
"Eh... it's nothing important."
"Oh come on, you clearly have something to say. Cat got your tongue or something? Taken aback by my good looks?"
"Yeah, sure, whatever you say. You just... smell different, that's all."
"Is smell all you care about? What are you, a dog?"
"Fuck you."
"Yes please."
"Wha-?!?!"
"I'm joking." (He wasn't really)
"And I probably smell good because I put on this new cologne I got."
"Pfft, to mask off the fact that you're a smoke addict?"
"Hey! Might I inform you that I haven't picked up a cigarette for the past two weeks now."
"Really? Wow, I'm surprised. What made you stop?"
"You. Well, more precisely, you avoiding to get close to me because I stink."
"...?!?" (You were speechless and flustered)
childhood friend! Shinichiro who gets jealous upset when his friends flirt with you right in front of his face, not knowing that they're doing this to get him riled up enough and grow balls to finally confess to you
T: "Say, [name], you got a boyfriend or anything?"
"..?!?! Wha- Why're you asking her that-"
T: "What? Can't a man be curious? Besides, no boyfriend would be pleased if their girlfriend is hanging out with her 'guy' friend and his siblings 24/7."
"Very funny Take-chan. If that's your logic, then I believe you already have your answer."
B: "That's suprising. I was sure a pretty girl like you would have many guys chasing for you."
"...! I'm flattered, Keizo-kun. But I doubt that's the case, haha."
"Oi, you guys, stop bugging her like this..."
T: "Ya'know, I'm pretty sure most girls like strong guys, right? Shin's pretty weak to stay by your side."
"Oi-"
T: "But, he makes it up with his charm and caring side, so I guess you have it good [name]."
W: "Well, that's Shin-chan for ya, so you don't have to worry about him not treating you right, [name]. But if he doesn't, you cant count on us to beat him up for you."
"I.... wow, okay...?"
"?!? Oi, you guys!!? Now you're scaring me!!"
childhood friend! Shinichiro who confronts you one day, telling you all about how his friends and family keep on teasing him about how you and him should date and how he also really liked the idea of that
"Hahaha! Really? Manjiro did that?? I can't believe I missed that!"
"It's painful y'know! Can't believe he's only 12 years old and pulling off roundhouse kicks like that. And to my face too!"
"Well, what'd you do this time?"
"Wha-?!? I can't believe you're so quick to take his side. Both you and Emma."
"What can I say? Both him and Emma are my favourite Sanos after all."
"Gasp After all these years, you're choosing them over me?!? I'm disappointed, [name]. I thought you knew better đ"
"Cry about it then."
"Mean..."
"But he must have a reason for doing that to you though, right?"
"I mean... it's kind of stupid, really."
"Oh? Do tell whatever the reason for the 'invincible Mikey' to roundhouse kick you. And for Emma to take his side on the matter."
"Ah... they're just mad that I apparently haven't made you my girlfriend yet."
"Huh??"
"I know, stupid, isn't it? They both have been bugging me about this for years now, claiming that they 'want you to be their actual sister'. What's worse is that gramps has the same sentiment as them too."
"Seriously? Sano-sensei as well?"
"Yup. He says he doesn't mind having you as his "granddaughter-in-law" and that you're the only person I ever truly listen to. Bullshit by the way."
"Is it it really though?"
"That's not the point. Hell, even the guys are teasing me for not making it official with you yet. Bugging me about it whenever we hangout, saying that if I don't act soon, they'll steal you away from me."
"I-.... wow... I guess that explains what happened the last time we hung out."
"Yeah, sorry if their words bothered you."
"No, no it's fine. But I'm just wondering... what do you think about all this?"
"Huh?"
"Like.... with everyone bugging you, and well me about this, what are your thoughts on us dating?"
"...?!?... I guess.... I don't mind that..."
"Really? I'm glad then."
"Huh? What do you mean."
"I guess I don't mind us dating as well."
".....Wait..., so are you saying I can be your boyfriend?!?! Really?!?"
"Yes! I'm saying you can be my boyfriend, and I can be your girlfriend, idiot."
"I'm actually so happy right now I could literally kiss you."
"Then do it, Shin. Who's gonna stop you?"
a/n: i love him so much oml, thinking about writing longer fics about some of these scenarios
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Honestly I think crocodile/dragon and crocodile/Doflamingo are only interesting when treated as failed relationships spinning off into increasingly petty grudges and instigations. Become a warlord to piss off one ex by working with his hated father only for the OTHER ex to ALSO become a warlord to drive you insane. Etc.
I am now going to take his as an opportunity to rant about Dragodile because I unironically think it's an interesting ship if Crocodad Real and I don't think I'm ever going to find a better excuse to rant about it unprompted lmao SO HERE WE GO
But yes like. Dragodile is so fucking interesting to me
A marine and a pirate falling in love with each other is already some starcrossed lovers kinda BS. But then it's like, a FORMER marine and pirate who is WORKING FOR THE GOVERNMENT. That's EXTRA JUICY, it adds layers to the starcrossed lovers shit, and I am not immune to it, it's FACINATING, like what was the dynamic here
But also we don't even know when Dragon left the marines and when he and Crocodile first met, so for all we know it could've been some real enemies-to-lovers-to-enemies shit AND THAT'S SO INTERESTING
(Also the mere concept that Dragon could've been chasing Crocodile around kinda like Smoker tried to chase Luffy, only for Crocodile to become a Shichibukai and Dragon having to give up because they're on the same side now (kinda). Like. That is so fucking funny. And then he leaves the Marines to start a revolution. Or just out of spite dshgjdgs)
Then there's the absolutely hysterical part where Crocodile is the meanest, most intimidating, standoff-ish asshole around. So the idea Dragon was fucking into that is INCREDIBLE. THIS MAN LIKES BEING BULLIED DFSHFKGHFGJHDS (It's possible Young Croc might've been less mean but it's funnier if he wasn't)
And yeah. Somehow. In complete secret. A romance blooms.
And then there's a baby.
And Crocodile transes his gender.
And there's a divorce.
And 17 years later Crocodile has commited dozens of unforgivable warcrimes that are almost exactly the kind of things Dragon wanted to stop the government from doing to begin with.
Mind you, I don't actually think there's coming back from that, this relationship was burned to the ground and the ashes blown away by wind, there is nothing left
But could you imagine if despite the anger and the hurt and the warcrimes they still somehow loved each other
I would just
#Moon posting#Crocodad#Sir Crocodile#Monkey D Dragon#Dragodile#OP Meta#I keep on mentioning Dragodile Divorce but to be fair we don't even know if they had been married#All we do have is the fact that Crocodile Very Specifically doesn't wear a ring on his ring finger (in the manga)#(First half of Alabasta it's his middle finger but from the second half onwards it's consistently been his ring finger)#And there's that SBS where a person asked if the Shichibukai were gonna remain single etc and if they had any kids#And Oda was like ''hMmM I wOnDeR iF aNy oF tHeM hAvE bEeN mArRiEd... Anyway I imagine their kids would be like this''#And then very very specifically he only did Doflamingo Mihawk and **Crocodile**#So like. If Crocodad Real. The two could've been married briefly (in secret). Probably just engaged in my personal opinion#Also like. Like we all know Iva's Magic HRT is POWERFUL STUFF right#There is something so deeply tragic to me about the just the mental image#Of Crocodile trying to put on his engagement ring post-HRT only to realize it doesn't fit his massive man hand#Like a horrible premonition of how this relationship was going to end#Even if he was the same on the inside he no longer literally fit the mere concept of the woman Dragon had fallen in love with#Can you imagine the series of emotions Crocodile would've gone through realizing that#Or who knows maybe he realized it all much earlier-- when and however the fuck he decided to get HRT from Iva-chan#There is much to be said about One Piece's running theme of loneliness and the loneliness queer people experience#God Oda please I need this man's backstory#I need to know what the fuck happened#I NEED TO KNOW HOW THE DIVORCE HAPPENED#NGL there's a part of me that almost hopes Dragon was Objectively Horrible (in a heated moment that he really regrets)#Just so Crocodile could be at least a little justified in being at resentful towards Dragon#I dunno it would not sit too well with me if the Cishet Man Dragon was 100% In The Right And Never Did Anything Wrong#And then it's the transgender man who does all the morally questionable horrible shit because he's an evil queer#(There's more than plenty of positive queer rep in OP to balance out one (1) evil trans character don't get me wrong)#(But it would be sad if Crocodile was An Evil Queer especially because he's the one who has transitioned)
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đMallevan/Levanoa Headcanons (1/?)
PART 01âŹïž PART 02
bcs im... cringe fluff appreciatorđâš and my brain suddenly and randomly decided to be delulu on them đđ„âŒïž
ALSO you. might see i draw them differently each time bcs these comics are actually my practice drafts for their fan designđ
... I'd like to imagine they're like a much more lovey dovey couple than a romantic MalleYuu fanfic--- đđ ( plus its all the more reason why Gen. Lilia seemed to get tired by them lol)
Note that Levan is here is implied to be a dragon. (not crowley (for now) XD)
âą âą âą Headcanon 1.
All the Draconias can basically spawn a flower garden when they are at the peak of their happiness. đčâšâ
Each Draconia has different flowers that they can summon (maybe because they resonate a lot with its meaning?).
For example Malleus' flower was Wisteria, and its meaning is described on this post.
I like the thought of Malleus and Malenoa overreacting when they receive affection-- So, I'm just imagining that Malenoa once drowned Levan in a waterfall of roses once he received a "marriage proposal" from himâŒïž
Why did I make Levan refer to Malenoa as Malle-chan? Well--- the gargoyles from the GloMas event referred to Malleus as Mare/Malle/Mal. Since that event seems to correlate to Briar Valley and Levan a lot, I'd like to imagine that Levan once gave Malenoa a nickname such as Malle-chan or something cute like that-- YOUKNOW LIKE HOW IN MALLEYUU THERES TSUNOTAROU--âŒïžđ€đ€đ€đ€âšâšâš
And, Levan seems to be twisted from Diablo (pet bird of Maleficent who got turned into a stone by one of the 3 fairies)
c: @/Ekala on yt
This comic is also based on the scene where Gen. Lilia talked about how Levan cooked for Malenoa to cheer her up after she ate Lilia's horrible cooking---
I love how she referred to Levan as the only person she can rely on because you can relate it on the part where Malleus couldn't confide with anyone about his fear of losing Lilia--- SO!!! he went to visit Yuuâđ„Čđ
In that way, you can correlate it with Malleus viewing Yuu as "the only one he can depend on" as well đâŒïžđ
c: @/gasmask01 (yt) and @/081314 (tumblr)
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Skz as type of dads? đ„č
CRYING YES QUEEN/KING/MONARCH đđ„č kept this open for the kids to be biological or adopted or perhaps some of both for all family types đ„° plus Iâm a huge supporter of adoption personally hehe
Today is US Thanksgiving but fuck that âholidayâ hereâs a post đ€đ»
Stray Kids as Dads
Bang Chan
⥠Such a caring and protective dad, like his kids will never get hurt on his watch or his name isnât Christopher Bang
⥠Being an eldest brother, heâs an absolute champ caring for them, like the moment theyâre born heâs rolling up his sleeves and helping out, screw gender norms or the idea of the dad not helping. Being present with his children is a joy and honor.
⥠Would probably like the idea of a mid-sized family, probably a family of three like he had! Still manageable but no oneâs lonely or received unfairly high expectations. Especially if they end up being closer in age, thatâs ok because theyâll get along better instead of being teens enlisted to care for a baby or something of the like.
⥠Such a multi-talented man is a wonderful mentor to any interests the kids have, easily able to foster and participate in nearly any hobby- sports, singing, dance, acting, playing instruments, you name it!
⥠I can so see him loving to run around with the kids on his shoulders, grinning at the way they laugh and coming up with all sorts of vehicles and steeds to be, whether they want a spaceship ride, a horsie, a plane, or a dragon! Absolutely soft for their pleading to indulge their play.
⥠As a boy dad, Chris views it as super important to model what it truly means to be a man- no toxic masculinity here though! He treats you like royalty so his son(s) know how to treat and provide for their partner someday. He teaches them to fight for what they believe in and be brave. Many of the same things are true for girls, too, but he treats them like absolute princess(ess) too to make sure they don't settle for any less from a man! Indulges dress-up and teaching them martial arts alike because they're his princess(es) but also they must be protected and unafraid to fight back! No one gets the better of his babies!
Lee Know
⥠Acts like heâs got everything under control, but on the inside heâs freaking out a little đ€đ»
⥠Proud dad OMG. Every milestone and first that gets experienced, he is sharing it and telling everyone even if itâs completely normal. Like crawling for the first time? Amazing. Absolutely stellar. Thatâs his kid, you know.
⥠Leans more toward a smaller family like he had, maybe one or two childrenâŠand the cats, of course! He adores the idea of being able to pour all the love and care into his little family and give extra attention to you and the kid(s).
⥠Loves kitchen time with your kid(s), doing anything remotely dangerous like cutting or frying on his own but otherwise giving them near free reign! It's messy, sure, but it's also a life skill and a way they can provide for others in the future, too. Minho's kid(s) will appreciate the effort and quality that can go into meals for sure.
⥠Can be firm when he needs to be, but it's mainly in situations where they show any form of disrespect or intolerance. Beyond being happy and loved, he wants his kids to be beacons of love to everyone they meet, and that starts with teaching them that being a bully is never ok, even if it's to an annoying sibling or cousin.
⥠Boy or girl, heâs making a dancing machine out of that kid(s)! I mean, he wonât force them or anything but absolutely indulges it and becomes their biggest coach if they have any interest in dance or choreography. With a girl heâd be so soft when he twirls her and lets her stand on his feet to slow dance, a smile across his face the whole time. His son would be busting idol moves at a very young age đ
Changbin
⥠His affection toward you increases tenfold if that's even possible once you two are starting a family! And that carries over into the kids for sure.
⥠Honestly the sappiest and goofiest dad, like he won't go a single day without telling his kids he loves them, often in a cutesy voice. Plays with them and gets down to their level so well and gets so invested in any make believe they do.
⥠The idea of having a big family is cute to him, so numbers like four or five don't scare him! But he can be talked down if you like too- Changbin mostly just wants his kid to grow up with at least one sibling like he did.
⥠Playground days are a must for him- heck, he'll be right there going down the slide with little ones in his arms and spinning on the merry-go-round with eager squeals of his own. Becomes their own personal playground, having them hang off of his arms and spin. You have so many silly pictures of them like that.
⥠Plushie theatre! Changbin will act out the most elaborate scenes with teddy bears and stuffed dogs on leashes and anything else provided to him and he will take it as seriously as if he was reciting Shakespeare. May even play music to set the scene. The kiddos laugh so hard and just eat it up every time.
⥠Has the perfect balance to be a boy and girl dad. Lets his daughters put makeup and bows on him with the biggest sappy grin and asks if he looks pretty, then turns around and plays drill sergeant with the boys. Half-jokingly, half-seriously encourages them to mix play with each other and thatâs how you find Changbin in camo with blush and the boys smudging lipstick on each otherâs faces while the girls try to shoot their action figures away from their dolls.
Hyunjin
⥠Really invested and emotional about the whole process, especially in the beginning. His heart just fills and overflows whenever he looks and sees the life you two are raising.
⥠The dad whoâs been practicing diaper changes on dolls or othersâ kids if allowed so he knows he can do it right the first time for real đ„č
⥠In his mind, a small family sounds nice, maybe spaced apart so you can spend some time with each. But when he holds his little one for the first time suddenly he looks up like âI want tenâ. Hyperbole, donât worry. But suddenly bigger numbers like four or five or six donât sound so terrible if youâre game đ
⥠Unafraid to get messy with the fam in the name of art! Hyunjin's at the table when you come home, colors splattered all over his hands and the kids' as they finger paint. Don't worry, he's covered it all up with paper and made sure at least one of the paintings is a portrait of you đ
⥠Dresses up the kids in the most stylish outfits, like you're about to have little models on your hands! Also has a soft spot for coordinating outfits with them, whether it's family photo day or just an afternoon out with the little ones.
⥠He values all his children so much, especially the awareness that theyâll bring different beauty to the world and be perceived differently. Because of this, he encourages fortitude in all the kids, boy or girl, to be themselves and stand firmly in their interests whatever they are.
Han
⥠This man is the sweetest dad for real! Adores his kids and is always happy to show them affection đ„°
⥠Also the type of dad who tries really hard (sometimes a little too hard but thatâs why you all love him đ€) to be hip on the trends and name their generationâs memes.
⥠I can see him once he gets into the swing of things as the type to want a bigger family, maybe even more than he thought! Nothing crazy, but in his head he thought heâd feel complete after one or two, now that he has them though? Three or four doesnât sound bad, just look at how cute they are with a sibling to play with! Kind of reminds him of the feeling of having so many brothers.
⥠You have to stop him sometimes from buying every cute toy he sees. âDo we need another playset?â âBut babe, then he can run his own sushi restaurant đ„șâ âShit, that is cute, ok.â
⥠Cries when his kids cry, laughs whenever they do or at any joke they ever tell him, can hardly bring himself to scold them because he just loves them so much and doesnât want to break their hearts!
⥠Honestly doesnât mind if he has boys or girls, like both sound great so youâd never catch this dad sulking at a gender reveal! In the end though I can see him having one of each, and it warms your heart to see how he teaches his son(s) to respect their sister(s), value and cheer them on from a very young age. He is all of their biggest cheerleader, though, handing them mics when heâs recording or playing around in the studio, showing up to every event of theirs he physically can, and just going âthatâs my son/daughterâ with a huge smile all the time.
Felix
⥠The type of father to describe his kids as the twinkles in his eyes! Just constantly looking at them with adoration- theyâll never wonder if theyâre loved đ„č
⥠He's always wanted a family, so having little ones of his own is Felix's dream come true for sure. You'll practically have to pry them from his arms, he loves showering them in affection so much!
⥠For some reason, I see him wanting three kids, the classic 'nuclear family' size or in his words the perfect number to fill up his arms! You guys are ever-so-slightly outnumbered, but your life's also full to the brim of cuteness.
⥠A pro at bath time! Felix is the epitome of 'organized chaos' during this time, managing to get all your little ones to love the water and keep it in the tub. He knows all their favorite toys and has a voice for each one.
⥠One Motherâs/Fatherâs Day you awake slowly, eyes fluttering at a few clattering sounds and shushes. Your eyebrows furrow in concern, but sleep swims too quickly still beneath your eyes to pull you up. Your internal questions are answered in moments as Felix and the kids burst in with a tray of all your favorites for breakfast, all clearly handmade as the notes and drawings scattering it.
⥠Absolutely no difference in his intent with raising boys or girls⊠but real talk, the sweetest girl dad on the planet OMG. While he is conscious about modeling caring and providing behavior in both, curiosity and discovery regardless⊠he has at least one girly girl that just steals his heart and has him wrapped around her finger. Will play as whatever princess needed, incredibly active in every single tea party he can make, you name it, he does it.
Seungmin
⥠The do-it-all dad. He learns sooo much about all of their interests when they're older and reads up on everything baby/toddler before then. An absolute champ at juggling care and keeping the house afloat!
⥠All he wants in life is to do right by his family and be a man you can be proud of. No fear with jumping right in to any aspect of raising your family, even if he does crack the occasional joke.
⥠He's a bit open on number, probably leaning between two or three but more wouldn't hurt if you'd like bigger!
⥠Bedtime is one of his favorite times. Just being able to lay down with the kids and read them stories, doing funny voices and raising and lowering for suspense, fills his heart. He'll sing them lullabies until their eyes stay closed and watch for a few moments wondering how he got so lucky to have this with you of all people.
⥠Invents a whole secret language with the kids one day, so you come home and can't understand any of them. Teases the dickens out of you, grinning and bumping your shoulder and egging the kids on to say more until relenting and letting you in on the secret!
⥠He canât decide if heâs more excited to have a son or a daughter! Practically weeps imagining playing dress up but has also always wanted a mini me??? (See what I did there?) He takes photos of the kids often, which ends up sparking an interest in photography that heâs happy to foster. Heck, maybe through that his daughter will become his mini me and he gets the best of both worlds!
I.N
⥠Playful dad! Itâs not uncommon to come home and find him rolling around with the kids in a big ball of laughter!
⥠He hadnât always thought about having a family, but when he met you and you guys began your journey, he wondered how he would have ever considered anything else.
⥠Because of this, he never had some dream number in his head and heâs happy to give you the floor on that question whether youâd like one or three or six!
⥠S-Class (see what I did there) nurse. They'll practically demand that he's the one to care for wounds and put the bandages on because he's so good at distracting from the sting of cleaning it and kissing where it hurts.
⥠They love his trot voice. Thus he hams it up plenty, bringing out his most exaggerated moves and probably bringing props too. Would not at all be adverse to them becoming his backup singers or dancers.
⥠Loves the idea of at least one mini you and one mini him- his words! Yâall definitely get a mini him though, OMG: your son wants to be JUST LIKE his dad, practically following him around all the time. He takes after his dadâs goofy smile and performances so soon you really do have two trot performances to watch! Jeongin is so honored and floored by this that heâs always saying he has to be the best man possible for his son as well as for you đ„č he always encourages his son to say the sweetest words to you too- but donât say it was from him, shh!!!
#stray kids#stray kids imagines#stray kids reactions#stray kids x reader#stray kids scenarios#bang chan#lee know#changbin#hyunjin#han#felix#seungmin#i.n#stray kids x gender neutral reader#gender neutral reader#dad!stray kids#ask#anon#requested#love this anon đ„șđ„°
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This Week in BL - it was a pretty darn good time, frankly
Organized, in each category, with ones I'm enjoying most at the top.
Feb 2024 Wk 4
Ongoing Series - Thai
The Sign (Sat YT) ep 12fin - Everyone looked like they were having a lot of fun in the fight sequences. Iâm very happy for them. Iâm not surprised they shot Khem and Chart. A little shocked it wasnât also Yai, TBH.
I found this final episode rushed. According to rumors, The Sign was originally slated to be 14 eps, and it probably shouldâve been. And I donât say that often about Thai BL. But we all knew it was getting too bloated for its britches, so I'm not surprised they fumbled the ending. For me personally, it just wasn't that bad. It was fine and I was fine with it.
Tho, Billy does not look good with facial fur, messes up those gorgeous angles.
I was ultimately amused that the solution to the mythology thread was simply to talk to the river god and persuaded him to give up... off screen. It felt very old school wuxia. Or like Aeschylus or something. I did adore the stinger, Saint was basically like âI want wings tooâ.Â
FINAL THOUGHTS
This show is literally everything (except straight) all at once. It's BL, queer, band of brothers, romcom, erotica, PNR, fated mates, police procedural, fantasy, mystery, suspense, and slasher. Itâs the king of genre mash-up chaos. Sure, it's madness but there is genius in it. Was it a crazy unhinged mess +1 roll for damage? Yes. Yes it was. Did it manage to hold all those tangled threads together? No it did not. Was it also a charming, sexy, engaging, non-stop piece of entertainment? Sure thing. I think this show is basically my KinnPorsche, and frankly Iâve been chasing that dragon naga since KP aired. Is it perfect? No. But it was balls to the wall FUN and that gets a 9/10 from me.
I'm thinking of doing a full recap review (partly because I have so many great screen shots.)
Cherry Magic (Sat YouTube grey) ep 10-11 of 12 - Since this series is following the yaoi so closely, I knew these were the separation eps. (Also I knew with would be a soft non-doom ep 11, Japan rarerly does these.) I like that they used it to show improve communication and development in all relationships, but, frankly, TayNew are just best when they are TayNew together on screen. So yeah. Letâs keep them back together, please?
Meanwhile, TayNew gifted us a gorgeous loving sweet sex scene. Thanks OG for doing us a solid.Â
I wanna add, it sure is fun to see New play as soft and vulnerable character, I feel like he hasnât done that since SOTUS.Â
(Read all about distribution issues here.)
Cooking Crush (Sun YT) ep 12fin - 1/3 of this is a sweet romance about a student doctor falling in love with a student chef, and the rest of it is utter dross. Look the OffGun bits were GREAT.. In fact, I think theyâre better AS A PAIR in this show than in any of their other BLS. And I'm a hard sell on any OffGun being better than PickRome. Saying that, how can I review a show where I could only tolerate 1/3 of it? Because I didnât like any other aspect of this show, no other pairs and no other plots. That gives me: 9/10 for the OffGun bits, 5/10 for everything else. Frankly it probably should be an 8 but I gotta go with my gut and it's upset about this so 7/10. Sorry boys. Itâs GMMTVâs fault. Your heart was in this show, mine wasnât.Â
City of Stars (Fri iQIYI) ep 4 of 12 - These two are so good at making heart eyes at each other. Itâs ridiculous. They donât need any cartoon images or noises. Moot crush but "I wanna flirt and court more" is so flipping awesome. I love this for them⊠and us.Â
1000 Years Old ep 2 of 12 - Itâs very silly and we have been gifted with the dorkiest vampire ever. But... the smell thing makes me so happy. And I like that the vamp uses chan/nai or tan = v old fashioned. Nahlak. I love our ghost girl. Did you notice she wasnât in the room with them but they left an empty chair for her? Also nahlak.
Ongoing Series - Not Thai
Perfect Propose (Japan Fri Gaga) ep 5 of 6 - Kai was pretty much just âyou're a workaholic but I basically married you whether you like it or not.â SMOOCH. What can I say? I'm a sucker for this dynamic.
AntiReset (Taiwan Fri Viki/Gaga) ep 5 of 10 - How is this show so cute? How do they both love and hurt each other so much. They are both just scared of loosing each other. Gah.
Unknown (Taiwan Sat Youku YouTube) 1 of 12 eps - Youku dropped the first ep to their YouTube channel but I doubt we can expect that to continue. Still, it was nice to be able to watch it in a convenient way. I enjoyed it. But I am cautious about it. Of course this is possibly two of my favorite tropes of all time (stepbrothers or a variation + hyung romance). So Iâm looking forward to the romantic thread, but from the gritty style, it feels a lot more like a Taiwanese short. Which means it could go very dark and may not end happy.Â
Although I Love You and You AKA Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka (Japan Thurs Gaga) ep 7 of 10 - I just donât know if the main couple should be a couple. But when they finally get around to talking to each other, they sure are lovely. Also how great is it to see a uke initiate a kiss? Even if itâs not a very good kiss.Â
My Strawberry Film (Japan Thurs Gaga) ep 2 of 8 - I am still not sure about this one. I am not contesting its quality, just saying itâs not for me. Also Iâm not wild about what amounts to basically a redo of everything that already happened in the first episode from a different perspective. I know itâs a tall order with Japan, but I would like (when itâs a short series) for each new installment to actually move the plot (such as it is) along in someway. Am I asking too much?
It's done but I have no time
What Did You Eat Yesterday Season 2 AKA Kinou Nani Tabeta? Season 2 (Japan Gaga) 10 eps - will binge when I have any spare time. 2024 is crazy busy for me so far.
The Servant and the Young Master - from Vietnam, it's on YouTube. I will give it a try when I have a window of time.
Began Beginning (Myanmar YouTube) - A Burmese BL? @heretherebedork vouched for it, so I will give it a watch.
It's airing but...
Dead Friend Forever (Thai iQIYI) - rumors are it's interesting but full of unlikable characters. I'm waiting to know how it ends.
Ossans Love Season 2 (Japan Gaga) - 5 years later, will anything have changed? This is Japan so⊠probubly not. I won't be watching this. I disliked Season one and actively hated the follow ups. No thank you.
Playboyy (Thurs Gaga) 14 eps - Dear Playboyy, it's not you, itâs me⊠I hate you. Youâre about as deep (and as palatable) as a shot glass of cum. While I'm sure youâre someoneâs kink, you're my weakest link. Goodbye. I DNFed this at ep 5. Frankly I'm impressed with myself for getting that far. Ends next week TF.
Time the series (Tue Gaga/YT) 10 eps - dropped it at ep 4.
A Secretly Love (Thai WeTV) - I tried but I can't get into my WeTV account anymore and I'm way too lazy to figure it out. Should I bother to go grey for it?
To Be Continued (Thai C3 Thailand YT) - High school sweethearts who had a bad break up reunite when both of them have full time jobs but coming out is still a problem. You can watch this on YT but it has no Eng Subs.
Next Week Looks Like This:
We're light on content right now, but frankly I'm so busy with work I don't really mind.
3/6 Born to be Y (Thai ????) 10 eps - 14 contestants who audition to compete in Born To Be Y, a program that searches for the best couple of the year to work together on a giant project. Described as semi-reality series. So I probably won't bother.
3/7 Deep Night (Thai iQiyi) 10 eps - Multiple romances set in a host clubs. Nice to see First back on my screen but this is not my favorite setting.
Upcoming BLs for 2024 are listed here. This list is not kept updated, so please leave a comment if you know something new or RP with additions.
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