#juminzenweek day 1

[kamenowriting]

JuZenWeek 2018-Day 1:First Meeting

For @juminzenweek 2018.

Obviously I’ve been left behind there xD But I can’t help it, I really want to join this week so badly. So hope I’m not too late orz

The timeline takes after about a week after Jihyun visits Zen in the hospital because of the motorcycle accident and Zen agrees to join RFA.

Words count: 2500+

Their first meeting was almost like a cursed. Bound to be meet each other in spite he doesn’t want to. But it was amazed how this man knew where he’s gone. Not many people knew of this place, which, he would always known this place as his ‘secret hiding place’. The place there was really breath-taking and calmed himself down. It's a very nice spot to watch the sun is setting until it reach to the deepest of horizon.

There was a big fight between him and the actors. How they are all envy of him in spite his acting is not as good as the rest of professionals actors, yet his gorgeous looks kept him away from ruining his act. What’s worst, the Director fond of him more than the rest of them.

Feeling very frustrated, Zen ended up riding his motorcycle to cool his head down and avoid them all.

Although his broken leg still hasn’t healed properly from an accident yet, Zen remembered how he’s been warned by V that he shouldn’t ride on the motorcycle anymore after the albino-haired male willingly to join the RFA.

However, he couldn’t helped it somehow. He was rather in a bad mood, thanks to those bastards, and he needs to go someplace where the Director or actors couldn’t find him.

Somewhere he could calm himself down.

And his secret hiding place is the best spot to hide himself away from them.

“Haaa…..” Zen gave a long exhaled before he takes out a box of cigarette to start smoking.

He puffed out the smoke from his lips, having in a deep thought then. He didn’t realized there’s a black, limo car stopped behind him as he was too addicted smoking.

Until a man with a business suit came out from the car and speak to him;

“Are you Hyun Ryu?” A monotone voice startled Zen a bit. Almost dropped his cigarette on the hill.

The very first moment his crimson orbs laid into those cool and collected grey eyes of an unfamiliar man, his heart had almost stop right there.

“I’ve heard a lot about you from Jihyun. You must be a new RFA member, yes?” His presence made him feel something. Something so familiar. Something strange at the same time. Is it good? Is it bad? He couldn’t put a finger somehow.

It took Zen to realized how dazzling his looks is; grey orbs are sharp like a hawk that’s been waiting a naive little rabbit come out from its hole. Shiny, and gorgeous ebony hair. And those lips. Those soft lips of hisㅡ

“Let me introduced myself firstㅡmy name is Jumin Han. I am the son of Chairman Han, the President of C&R International. From what I’ve heard from Jihyun, you seem to be having a difficult life due to living by yourself. I’m doing this for my close friend,” Jumin held out his long and slender arm toward Zen. “would you like to change your life; lived in an easy and better way? You have no need to take a lot of part time jobs anymore. I can take care of everything if you’re very concerned about it.”

And that was it.

The moment the raven said that, there was definitely a very familiar feeling he felt for a long time.

His throat somehow feels a little dry up as if he was lost in words of the other male’s offer. His heart starting to beating fast once again. …Ah. So that’s how it is. He knew and recognized this feeling so well.

There are so many things he wants to say to the ebony-haired male, yet at the same time, he ended up speechless.

However, the first thing he managed to say to him isㅡ

“..Trustfund jerk.” He said with a very disgusted and displeased expression on his gorgeous face.

.

.

.

-.-

The other male's head tilted in confused of the albino’s respond. Zen would’ve expected the older man would be pissed off of how he called him that. But insteadㅡ

“..Is that how commoner’s greeting way?”

Well that made him frustrated even more. Zen could feel his blood is boiling reach to his head at the sight of this jerk. Stuck with him for more than 5 seconds would drivin’ him crazy at this rate. Especially when he came here just to cool himself off.

“Shut up..” Zen let out an exhausted exhale this time, putting his slender hand on his nape. “I just came here to get some fresh air, and now you’ve ruined everything. I’m outta here.”

As soon as Zen passed him close, a strong grip yet gentle came from his wrist then. His crimson eyes flashed into the grey one in annoyed and disgusted.

“What?!”

“What made you refused my offer?” Jumin said with a calm and composed tone. Grey orbs bored deep into the albino’s chest. The way how that jerk look at him feels frustrated and tired.

Zen replied with a scoff and pried his wrist away from the raven’s hold. “Haaa…. I wish I could tell you but I doubt that a stuck-up jerk like you would understand.”

“What is it that I don’t understand about?”

“I was being sarcasm right there, you trustfund kid!”

Zen found himself shocked for a moment there. Never once as he ever raised his voice to anyone before. Not even his brother whom he admired so much. Although it’s true that he can be a hotheaded sometimes, but he rarely yelled to anyone. Probably something about that jerk really get on his nerve.

And just after he turned on his heel close to his motorcycle, there was a gentle touch on his shoulder this time.

“What is it now, you jerk?!” God… he really needs to get out of here so badly.

“Your leg,” Jumin whispered, eyes gazed down on the other male’s bandaged leg.

Zen blinked for a moment and follows where his grey eyes gazed at that filled with… maybe concerned and worried? No, no.. that can’t be. Just ignored it, Zen.

Zen shrugged. “Don’t worry, Trustfund jerk. I can heal like a monster. It should be alright for a couple of days. Nothing to be concerned of.”

And just before he was about to ride on the motorcycle, Jumin’s strong grip pulled him and dragged away from his motorcycle.

“H-Hey! Where are you taking me, you jerk?!”

“Just because you can heal like a monster, doesn’t mean you can ride on whatever you like.”

“I can do whatever I can likeㅡwaaah!” Zen exclaimed when the raven forced him entered into his limo car and shut the door. The other male desperately tries to open it but the door instantly locked.

“Where to, Mr. Han?” the driver asked when the raven had came into the car on the opposite side of Zen’s.

“Where to?” Jumin questioned this time, his calm grey orbs bore deep into the crimson one.

Wh-who? Me?” Zen said flusteredly, in which, the other male nodded. “Uh.. well,” he tells the raven where he works.

“Just as he said, Driver Kim.”

“Understood, Mr. Han.”

“W-wait!? What about my motorcycle? You can’t just leave it like that?!”

“Rest assured you that I’ve already ordered my personal assistant to send it back to your house.”

“..How will you know of my address?"

“Jihyun told me.”

“Make sense…” Zen murmured.

-.-

There was nothing Zen could do after then except stay still in the jerk’s car and distant himself away from him as well until they reached to his work place.

The riding was really uncomfortable for Zen. Because for one; he hated seeking any help from arrogant rich family, especially this Trustfund jerk of course. It reminded him of so much of a memory that he hated to remind of or remember.

He was expected the other male would start a random or awkward conversation to the actor. But so far, he hadn’t speak anything except, sitting right there, eyes full of mask like an expensive porcelain doll.

It didn't take more than 15 minutes later then, Zen could feel his nose started to feel itchy somehow. When he tries to rub his nose, it starting to turn red and sneezing comes then.

Jumin noticed of the actor’s behaviour.

“Are you sick?”

Zen shook his head.

“N-Not really..,” he admittedly. Being an actor and often stays health, he rarely catch a cold or fever.

Unless..

“..hey, Trustfund jerk,” he called. “did you, by any chance brought a cat in this car?”

Jumin tilted his eyebrow of the actor’s random question. With a long pause from deep of thought, he finally answer as if he remember something;

“Now that you mention it, I did brought Elizabeth the 3rd here this morning.”

“..who’s that?”

Jumin takes out his cellphone from his pocket and shows the actor a picture of white, persian cat.

“The most beautiful creature of all.”

“Gaah!! I should’ve known since my allergic triggered of that furball!” Zen exclaimed, hiding his eyes as if he was blinded from the radiant of light.

“Don’t speak rudely about Elizabeth the 3rd.”

“As if I care! -achoo!- Driver! Pull over! -achoo!-”

“Do you even know where you are? I doubt you would be there in time knowing your motorcycle is not with you.”

"Hah! I rather walking until midnight instead of staying of this car with full of freakin furball’s hairㅡ" And just before Zen could finish his sentences, he could feel a warmth embracing close to his body. His allergic has been forgotten there somehow. But it filled with shock and confusion this time.

“Feeling better?” Jumin whispered closed to the actor’s ear. He was very close to his personal space. So close until he could hear the other male’s calm heart-beating. Feel the warmth and feeling secure as well from his well-built body and what’s worst, the cologne he’s wearing now is very suffocating for the actor as he couldn’t even breathe properly.

What..what is he thinking he’s doing?

Zen hates to admit himself but although he appreciate of the other man’s help(in such a weird way), but this doesn’t help him anything at all! Why’s his heart is pumping so hard as if it’s gonna explode by now?

Thankfully everything’s comes to an end when the car started to halt, Zen knows that they finally arrived to his work place, which the albino quickly shoved off the other male away from his personal spaxe and kicked the damn door to leave there as soon as possible.

“Hyun,”

Zen stopped from mid-walking when the trustfund jerk rolled his name with his graceful tongue. The albino took a glanced on him, regretfully not walking away from that bastard.

“Aren’t you suppose to say something to me?”

That smirk.

That damn and snarky smirk!

He knew that he should’ve just pretend not hearing anything!

Goddamn.. just what’s up with this guy anyway? Does he has to treat him that way? He’s a new member of RFA afterall. That jerk should’ve welcomed him properly or treat him like a junior who still needs to learn for the first time.

He should treat the albino in a gentle way.

…Actually, wait, that feels wrong.

Twitching his left eye in annoyance, he took a deep breathe and,

“As if I’m gonna say thank you to a trustfund jerk like you! And fyi, it’s Zen!”

Zen slammed the door as hard as he could do. He could’ve sworn he can just hear that bastard’s chuckle in his head by now.

When the Driver Kim had drove away, the albino goes back to his work place

With a very foul mood; his argument with the other arrogant actors had been forgotten. But instead, it was about that Han fuckin Jumin.

If he had known there’s such a jerk in the RFA sooner, he should haven’t join it by now.

…

Well, then again, the albino did say that he willingly to join it because he wants to change something different in his life.

…

Don’t tellㅡ that jerk’s the one that could actually change his life in a different way?

No, no, no… he shouldn’t have thinking it too much. There��s no fuckin way his life would change soon thanks to that trustfund jerk.

Argh.. goddammit.. Dammit all.. stop, just stop. Enough thinking about him anymore. He would ended up getting too exhausted for the next practice then.

Once he had enough sleep, he would act whatever happened between them nothing’s happened. ..Or so he thought.

The very next day, Zen could feel his phone made a vibration.

He unlocked his screen phone and checked there’s a few messages from an unknown sender. But its profile picture looks like a white, persian furball, which looks familiar.

Gaaah.. just staring at it longer really made his nose feeling slightly itchy again. Out of all picture its has to pick the disgusting furball..

Trying to ignored its profile picture, Zen started to read what’s the messages written;

???: You know, I’ve been thought of this for a while since yesterday.

???: Would you willingly to become a model for a cat commercial.

???: It suits you, meow.

“Achoo!”

What the hell? That’s the first thing this sender say.

..No. Could it be its giving a wrong person.

Maybe he should try..

ZEN: Are you sending a wrong number by any chance?

Send.

Waiting around a few minutes later then, a new message came.

???: I am sure I’m not, Zen.

ZEN: Wait, don’t tell me you’re

???: Yes. I am Jumin Han,

ZEN: Stop! Stop! I’ve heard enough of your introducing yesterday!

???: Then why would you still calls me ‘jerk’?

ZEN: BECAUSE I HAVE REASONS!!

ZEN: And more importantly, how did you even get my number…?

ZEN: Don’t tell me V gives my number to you.

???: Every RFA member have everyone’s number, meow.

ZEN: DON’T MEOW TO ME

ZEN: THAT DOESN’T SUIT YOU AT ALL.

ZEN: Did you actually find my allergic pleasure to you???

???: Hmm.. Maybe?

ZEN: …

???: So, about the cat commercialㅡ

Couldn’t take any longer Zen eventually turn off his phone.

Gaaah… it’s in the middle early morning, yet this stuck-up jerk has a time to tease him.

Dammit.. Dammit all..

Things couldn’t get any worst is it?

Why would their meeting have to be a cursed..?

[irageneveart]

Day 5: Theater

@juminzenweek​ reinterpreted prompt for day 5. I know this is out of no where and like wtf it’s almost 1 year what are you doing, but I’m planing like 5 stories for the slashers I love and because of my writing anxiety I can’t post/write them. therefore I’m trying to snap out of that and I’ll try to write some stuff too! <3

any constructive criticism is welcomed! hope you’ll enjoy~

Teaser | 1 / 1.1 | 2 / 2.2 | 3 / 3.3 | 4 / 4.4 | 5 / 5.5 | 6 / 6.6 | 7. 7.7

blame this fluff thing on Ed Sheeran and his Nancy Mulligan song

Pairing: Jumin Han x Zen Genre: lots of fluff Word count: 2,116 Warning: none

Watching the fire dancing in his lover’s eyes, he couldn’t believe this magic fairy tale was really theirs.

Earlier that day, the grey eyed man never expected what was going to happen.

The working days were never a pleasure. Hours were passing by at the speed of a snail while he was trying his best to keep the perfect etiquette for those he tries to persuade. It was never easy, but this was the life of a CEO. Jumin Han never complained before because he never knew other way. But all of this had to change. Since his relationship with the albino actor got better and better up to the point they agreed their feelings and moved in together, his whole life changed. Some might say it became more chaotic, and Jumin would agree. But, with a satisfied grin on his face he would add “And I feel alive”.

This was one of those days when he couldn’t wait to get home faster, to get that doze of attention, affection and lifelines that, without admitting, he craves through all the days. It was real, it was his. Hyun was that kind of a person who wouldn’t stop if he wants to touch, would switch from random kisses to shoulder smacks, or would shy away from sudden words of love from the raven haired man, his fair skin matching his burning eyes. You never know what the actor might do next, and Jumin was just ready to experiment everything.

Once he finished working, Jumin greeted Jaehee and all the other young assistants and left for home, ready to wrap up this week and enjoy the beginning of the weekend. The car drive felt longer than usual, even the elevator was taking longer than usual. But he was finally home. “Hyun, I’m home” he opened the door already taking off his tie. He wasn’t expecting the silence in the living room, a little nod forming in his chest. He didn’t expect to find the actor packing some bags when he searched for his beauty into their wardrobe either. “Sweetheart” he says and his voice dropped with relieve, wrapping arms around Zen’s waist and placing a kiss on his nape, startling the younger one. “Jumin!” Zen looked over shoulder and greeted him with a smile. “You are home, I didn’t even hear the door. Welcome home, my love” the man turned around in Jumin’s arms to place a soft kiss on his lips. “I missed you” he says against the other’s mouth, smiling into the kiss that followed. “I missed you too.” Jumin pecks softly again after the kiss and then looked over Hyun’s shoulder. “I see you have been busy, are we moving?” he asked nuzzling a smile in Zen’s cheek, not ready to move his arms away from around Hyun’s waist. The actor chuckled and softly rubbed his nose against Jumin’s cheekbone. “Oh yes, we are” the answer surprised Jumin, widening his eyes with curiosity. Proud of the reaction he got, Zen continued. “Just for the weekend though, but I want to show you something. Don’t try to guess, it’s a surprise!” he grinned and Jumin sighed defeated, but smiling. Placing a kiss on Hyun’s cheek, his jaw and then on his neck, the CEO rested his mouth against Hyun’s shoulder, inhaling his scent. “I cannot wait to see where you are taking me, sweetheart.” Zen’s cheeks flushed from all the attention, pecking on Jumin’s cheek and temple, embracing him tighter, enjoying the warm moments they always have when meeting after a long day, while getting even more excited for his plan.

More kisses were to follow while they finished packing together. Nothing much, clothes and all the necessities for a weekend. They agreed on taking their scrips and office work too, but Zen made sure Jumin promised he won’t spend more time than needed on them. “With my favorite distraction around, how could I?” Jumin’s  mouth curled a bit seeing the actor’s cheeks blush from his words. The CEO learned that when Hyun is not answering it means he melted a little, his voice not being able to speak. Hyun shows he enjoys something by acting all flustered, but also by acting offended too… Well, the CEO was still learning.

“What are you thinking of, hmm?” the albino interrupted his the trail of thoughts by resting his chin on Jumin’s shoulder. The other answered by placing a kiss on Zen’s nose. “You.” “M-me?” his face brightened. “Don’t be silly! I am right here! Come - come now, stop acting weird. Help me finish those bags” he cleared his throat and turned around leaving Jumin chuckling. Yes, exactly like that.

At first, Zen wanted to take his motorbike, but on Jumin’s suggestions they took one of the C&R personal cars. Hyun is a great driver when he is not on a adrenaline rush. “Put on your seat belt, Hyun” Jumin suggested. The other’s reply came in “Why? You’re not the one who’s driving” Zen teased before leaning in for a peck, chuckling. Jumin huffed, but still leaned into that silly and smiley kiss of his lover.

The car drive lasted for one hour, Zen singing almost every song on the radio while Jumin once again beholden his partner’s talent. As they got on off road, Jumin’s curiosity grew again. “Now that we are here, would you like to tell me where are we going?” Zen’s mouth corners rose in a smile. “I love when you’re curious, baby. Well we’re almost there so I suppose some backstory won’t do bad.” Jumin kept his eyes on Hyun while the other was looking on the road. “As you know I had this habit of…let’s say taking breaks.” “Running away. Yes, I know.” Jumin added smiling a bit, making the other to eye him. “However you want to call it. So, once, I went further in the woods - don’t ask me why I went this deep, I just did, and somehow I found this nice cabin.” he couldn’t see Jumin’s grey eyes but he knew the CEO was staring at him with interest. Zen continued. “I think it was one of a huntsman or something, but it was empty and each time I come back here it’s the same as I left it. So no one is living in there anymore. The place is so nice, tomorrow when is light outside I’m going to take you somewhere we can enjoy all of this view. But I thought it would be nice for the weekend to stay here? I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier but I thought it would be better to be a surprise so…” he started to have second thoughts when Jumin, focused on the story, forgot to answer. And he realized that by Hyun’s tone.

After a while being together he learned when Zen needed to be reassured vocally, and he is always ready to give it properly.

“Forgive my silence, sweetheart. I think your idea is wonderful. I was thinking that you were quite reckless to come this far by your own. It could be dangerous. I also did not sleep in a cabin before, although I know some deluxe cabins into the mountains if you ever would like one. This is all new for me, but I trust my angel will take good care of me this weekend” he said and could see Zen not only calming down, but also smiling melted by his words.

After just few more minutes they arrived at the promised place. It was dark outside, but Jumin could see why Hyun chose this location. A wooden cabin surrounded by trees, the silence of the forest and only the light of the moon above. Zen told him there was a lake nearby too, but they will visit it tomorrow. They went inside to unpack, Jumin inspecting the cabin. With only one room, a fireplace, one bed and a table, it was small but enough for two people to enjoy their staying. “It is all made of wood. This is quite exquisite, sweetheart” Jumin stated making Hyun laugh. “Do you think so? I think it’s good and just what we need sometimes, far away from the city.” Jumin came to sit down at the edge of the bed after Zen put new sheets on. “How many of your ex’s did you bring here before, Mr. Ryu?” the director smirked through the question. Zen returned the smirk and leaned closer to his face “You are the first to see this place together with me, Mr. Han.” Jumin’s reply came too fast “So is that making me your first?” Zen’s cheeks lit up narrowing his eyes, making Jumin laugh. “I am sorry, sweetheart. I was only teasing” he kissed the other’s forehead and Zen couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh in return. “You jerk. Take something on you, it’s cold outside” he sneaked a fast kiss on the other’s lips and left while putting on a jacket. “Am I sleeping outside tonight?” Jumin asked jokingly while searching for a jacket for himself between the clothes they packed.

Following the actor outside, Jumin saw him picking up sticks. Seeing his lover, Hyun explained with an excited grin that he was going to make a campfire. “I understand. I know what that is, ” Jumin stated “I saw how it is being made in some television shows.” Hearing that, Zen made sure to make the biggest campfire Jumin could imagine, its sparks reaching up to the cold night sky. The hum of the fire was relaxing and for a little while, they sat quiet close to each other. Jumin found the sight of Hyun in front of the fire fascinating, often comparing him to a divine entity. He finally broke the silence, almost whispering not to scare the beauty away. “It is like the fire dances into your very own eyes.” and he knew the bright color in Zen’s cheeks wasn’t from the fire this time. But Hyun didn’t back off this time. “What if I will be the one dancing?” the albino stood up and looked smiling to the other. “A private show only for me?” Jumin raised an eyebrow in question, curious to see what the actor has for him.

What followed was unreal for the two grey eyes.

Zen started humming a song, following with rhythmed steps. Soon enough, he was singing and dancing around the campfire. It had the folklore song beat, the one the wanderers start singing when they found a new village to settle down for just few days. The story was about two people finding love in an unexpected way; a love that lasted forever from the moment they knew it was real. It was kind of like their story, but what was amazing for the director was the atmosphere - while the dancer’s voice was echoing through the forest, a crowd of people started gathering all around them, singing and clapping with the dancing beauty. Old men enjoying their drinks and shouting, women clapping and tapping with their feet, kids dancing around Zen who was moving and clapping through the song along with the fire. He was so happy, so alive, so tempting to join. It was so beautiful, like reading a great book for the second time. You knew what was going to happen, you knew what it was about, but you can’t help the tickling feel in your chest and the drunk happiness in your mind. He saw Zen dancing before, but not like this.

This was magic.

As in reading minds, Zen gave his hand to invite the other to dance. He refused at first, but locking arms with the white haired man he awkwardly danced with all the claps and cheering from the crowd. And he was oh so grinning and laughing, eyes glued on the other. If he could he’d stop the time right in that moment.

The song inevitably ended and together with it the crowd disappeared, leaving behind just two bright cheeked men, chests wavering for air. But Jumin could still feel it, inside his beating heart and his buzzing head. It was like a dream— no, it was real and he made sure of it smacking a kiss on Zen’s smiley lips and feeling his frozen nose. Heavy breathing, Hyun was looking straight to the other’s grey eyes, just as happy as Jumin. “Hyun, that was…that was amazing. I do not know what to say.” he was still in shock, he was in love, he was everything right there. And so was Zen. Grinning out of breath he softly answered “Then don’t, baby. Just kiss me”

Watching the fire dancing in his lover’s eyes, he couldn’t believe this fairy tale was really theirs.

But they kissed again caressed by the campfire’s warm touch, and they knew it was their magic reality.

[noelshipschunjoe]

He was drunk , too drunk , apparently . Otherwise , he’d never be standing there of all places , in front of his worst nightmare .

He sways , the movement proof enough of how much he’d drank , and it doesn’t take long before his emotions take over , spilling out of his mouth like a waterfall .

“ Give back what you took from me fifteen years ago !! ” No longer on the verge of breaking down , Zen cries out to the still of the night , his voice cutting through the sound of clashing waves and rebounding back to him just as helpless .

The realization robs him of his breath , strong enough to make him collapse , legs too vulnerable to support his weight and the intense guilt he carries ever since that day .

His breath hitches at the effort it took to control his grief but he soon realizes how futile it was of him to try and stop the inevitable and so he let it all out . It was bound to happen one day after all . He couldn’t keep running away , could he ?

“ Give him back .. ” his voice cracks the moment he stops caring about the tears raining down his cheeks and he curls further into himself , a hand implanted in sand and the other holding his forehead . And yet

The waves don’t seem to have a care in the world . they sing and dance in front of his very own eyes , mocking him , luring him in .

Any other day , he would not respond to the siren’s call because he wouldn’t even be there to hear it in the first place .

But at the moment , he was drunk , lost , and too grief-stricken to see anything past the illusion of his best friend waving at him and smiling before going deeper into the sea .

Zen doesn’t think , he follows him , eyes glazed over and mind a jumbled mess , until a force snaps him back to the real world .

He gasps , feeling arms around his waist , pulling him away from the sea before he could get any deeper .

Someone speaks to him but to his ears it sounds like white noise as he chances a glance at that person and spins his head back to watch the sea , his gaze searching For traces of someone he knew he’d never get to see again .

( part 1 Give him back )

@juminzenweek

Getting back into writing be like . ©2018

[defudefu]

Day 3 - Discoveries

by "someone" Mr Chairman would totally meant his new girlfriend. ...and somehow Zen (in Jumin’s body) can feel the "pain".

For @juminzenweek (wow look I am so damn late just at day 3 wow) Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

[ankounko]

@juminzenweek  Day 1: Secrets // Mutual Pining

Be Gentle with that model body please, Han- 

... when u are lazy but still wanna join the shipping craze... 

[kaijoskopycat]

For Day 1 of @juminzenweek : Secrets.

“Zen.” 

Jaehee blinks at her computer screen. She had thought Jumin would head back into his office, but he still stands in front of her desk. He’s been tapping his fingers against the desktop as if he has something to say, and Jaehee has been preparing herself for the woes of another inconveniently timed cat project. Zen is the last word she would expect to come out of Jumin’s mouth. 

Finally she looks up from her computer screen. “Zen?” “He’s been acting… strange.” Jumin looks down at her. “Has he not?”

Zen has indeed been acting very strange. He’s been avoiding the messenger for quite some time now and when he does pop in he’s been quiet, distant. He’s been a lot more vehement when the topic of Jumin comes up. Disappears altogether when Jumin himself logs in.  “Zen has…” Of course Jaehee has noticed every subtle change. She’s gone to lunch with him and Yoosung in the past week when Jumin, in a rare show of generosity, gave her the time to do so. Zen had looked tired. He had fidgeted in his chair, glancing around every few minutes as though he expected someone to show up uninvited. Someone like… Jumin, perhaps. “He’s been very distant lately.” 

No use in lying. Jumin has clearly noticed and is, oddly, bothered by it.  “Mm.” Jumin’s noncommittal hum is more telling than any response.  “Are you worried, Mr. Han?”

Jumin doesn’t answer. He stares out the window to their left, watching as someone exits a car across the street. Jaehee follows his gaze and nearly topples out of her chair when she sees the flash of silver hair. 

“Mr. Han, I think–” “Cancel my meeting,” Jumin says. He’s disappeared into his office before Jaehee can so much as confirm that she heard his demand.  Jaehee barely has time to situate herself before Zen walks in.  He looks disheveled. Like he just woke up and pulled on a wrinkled shirt from a laundry basket and haphazardly tugged his hair back into a loose ponytail that looks like it could fall out at any moment. He looks like he hasn’t been sleeping. He’s breathing like he ran a mile and his eyes are wild, worried.  “Zen… are you alright?” Zen blinks as though he’s just noticing that Jaehee has been sitting there the whole time. “Where is he?” Jaehee stares at him. “Mr. Han, you mean?”

Zen nods. His eyes flicker toward the closed office doors.  “He’s in his office.” Jaehee hesitates, watching as Zen takes a few tentative steps toward the door. “Would you like me to announce that you’re here?” “No!” Zen stands in front of the doors. He reaches for the doorknob, then pulls his hand back. He does this again. And again. And once more before he turns around and stomps back toward Jaehee’s desk.  “Do you think this is stupid?” He asks. He eyes the doorway as if afraid that Jumin will step out. “This is stupid. This is so stupid.” He paces back and forth in front of Jaehee’s desk. She isn’t able to get a word in. Zen runs his fingers through his hair, pulling strands out of the already loose ponytail. “Fuck. I mean, I’m missing a rehearsal for this!” “Zen…” Jaehee slowly stands, her eyes following his path back and forth. “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” she admits with a shake of her head. “You’ve been all over the place lately. You’re really worrying us all. Even Mr. Han.” She doesn’t miss the way he flinches when she mentions Jumin. “Is everything alright? I can’t imagine what could be plaguing you enough to miss a rehearsal.” It hits her as soon as the words come out of her mouth. Her eyes widen and the pain that tightens Zen’s expression says it all. He’s been trying to hold it in, to deny it for weeks. She can’t figure out exactly when the realization hit. Zen is an actor for a reason and he’s good at pretending when he wants to be. But Jumin’s presence must have worn down even his acting ability because he clearly couldn’t hide it anymore. “You’re…” Zen nods before she even finishes. “In love with Mr. Han.”

The soft gasp from behind them makes them both jump. “Zen…”

The color drains from Zen’s face. Jaehee can see the way his hand shakes, the way he leans toward the exit as if he might run.  “Zen,” Jumin takes a step toward them and Zen whirls around.  “Don’t! I don’t need your condescending bullshit. I know this is stupid. I shouldn’t have come here.” Zen shakes his head and takes a step back. “I don’t know what I was thinking. I–” “About me?” Jumin asks, taking another step forward. 

Zen squeezes his eyes shut. “I’m leaving. I need to leave.” He turns to walk away, but Jumin catches his wrist.  “Zen…” He squeezes tighter when Zen tries to pull away. “Hyun…” Jaehee feels her heart leap into her throat. She doesn’t think this is something she should witness, but she can’t seem to make herself move. She cares about Zen, and Jumin. She wants them both to be happy. A part of her also feels like she’s watching one of Zen’s dramas. She thinks this might be the best one of all.  “Don’t…” Zen whispers. “Don’t encourage me when you have no intention of following through. I don’t need your pity, you trust fund bastard.” “When did I say I wasn’t following through?” Zen opens his eyes and glances over his shoulder.  “I have no intention of letting you walk out of this building,” Jumin tells him. His grip on Zen’s wrist loosens until he finally lets go. “Not until we talk. I have… quite a bit to say to you.” He pauses and his lips twitch. “You will hear me out.” Zen scrunches his nose. “You…” He glances at Jaehee and frowns, apologetic. She waves it off, raptly watching as he stomps past Jumin toward his office and says, “I’m staying because I want to. Not because you told me to.” Jumin smirks as Zen passes by. He glances up at Jaehee and nods his head. She can’t quite tell if that’s supposed to be a thank you. “Cancel everything for the rest of the day.” When Jumin closes the door behind him, Jaehee nearly collapses. She can’t believe any of what happened in front of her. She can’t stop thinking about Zen’s expression, about Jumin’s (which was even more surprising). And she can’t stop thinking about how many complaints she’ll have to deal with when she calls everyone on the schedule for the day and cancels.  Love really does hurt. 

[irageneveart]

@juminzenweek day 2: cats and dogs | jealousy

i can’t decide if ju looks better as a cat or as a dog lol so is your time to judge

*inspired by @soopycet ’s comic

Teaser | 1 / 1.1 | 2 / 2.2 | 3 / 3.3 | 4 / 4.4 | 5 / 5.5 | 6 / 6.6 | 7. 7.7

[juminzenweek]

JuminZen Week // 21 - 27 May

Banner by @cheebsrtd​ // Header by @kandismon // Icon by @tinyqueenart - praise to these amazing artists!

At the end of May 2018 we will have our second annual week to celebrate our favorite ship JuminZen! To join, create something and in the week of 21 - 28 May and tag it with #juminzenweek so we can reblog it! You’re also welcome to submit your work to the blog in that week!

Daily Prompts:

Day 1: First Meeting // Confession

Day 2: Cats and Dogs // Jealousy

Day 3: Karaoke // Drunk/Hangover

Day 4: Alternate Universe // Beach Day

Day 5: Theater // Cherry Farm

Day 6: Lantern Lights // BBQ

Day 7: Roleplay // Travel

Guidelines/Rules:

Your work must be about JuminZen

You don’t have to use the prompts if you don’t want to and think of your own

Other pairings are welcome, as long as the main pairing remains JuminZen

Anyone can participate (writers, artists, editors, etc.)

Tag the post with #juminzenweek so we can reblog your work!

Don’t worry if you didn’t finish on time! We will still reblog your creations no matter when as long as it is tagged or post when you submit them

NSFW is allowed

Multiple AUs are allowed

No hatred on another ship/character/person

If you have any questions, you can message our mods @mariamagica, @cheebsrtd, @tthumbelina or send an ask to this blog

I hope you will enjoy this week!!

[commander-yinello]

JuminZen Week Day 2 - Cats & Dogs

@juminzenweek Based on something that actually happened to me in real life... confusing my friend’s cat for something else jlsdkdslkjdkj xD I hope you enjoy! More under the cut <3

Cool raindrops hit his face as he exited the theater. Zen pulled his jacket up to shield his neck and mentally prepared himself for walking through the rain when something in the corner of his eye seemed to move. Turning his head, he saw the alley beside the building, littered with empty bottles, plastic bags, torn up fliers and a small cardboard box. It was nothing unusual.

Except the box moved.

Zen walked over to it and very carefully opened the flaps, desperately hoping it was just a trick of his imagination and not a huge angry rat that would bite his face off. What he saw instead, he almost thought it was a rat at first, was a wrinkled, completely furless, small animal staring up at him with big dark eyes. Its ears, too large for such a tiny head, were poised stiff and made Zen think of a dog. It backed away into a corner, scared of the giant human looming over it.

“Hello little one, why are you out here?”

There was a dirty blanket in the box, making Zen suspect someone had put this animal here. When its body shivered from what had to be both fear and the cold, Zen’s heart broke.

“You sure aren’t the prettiest puppy, are you? But that doesn’t mean you should be out here.”

Zen took off his scarf and placed it in the box, hoping it could warm up the poor thing. With no effort, he picked the box up, the puppy weighing nothing. While heading home, he noticed how the puppy started to shiver less but never stopped staring.

***

Tuesday, 20:21 - Jumin Han, Yoosung★, Jaehee Kang, 707

- ZEN has entered the chatroom -

Jaehee Kang: Hello Zen ^_^

Yoosung★: Hi Zen!

707: Actor man! ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪

ZEN: Hey all ZEN: What, no hello for me Trust Fund?

Jumin Han: If you insist. Jumin Han: Hello Zen.

ZEN: -.-

707: lolololol

ZEN: Whatever, I don’t have time for your bullshit now

Yoosung★: Oh brb guys, raid pull

ZEN: Guys, I need some advice ZEN: Have any of you ever owned a dog? ZEN: Don’t bother answering Jerkmin

Jumin Han: C&R has a branch that imports dog food.

ZEN: What did I just say

707: Who needs a dog when you got the lovely Elly~! ♥‿♥

Jumin Han: Her name isn’t Elly and I would like to remind you of the restriction order.

707: Ellllyyyyyy ;___;

Jaehee Kang: I can’t imagine owning any pet right now. But a dog? Why do you ask?

ZEN: Thank you for being the only normal one Jaehee ZEN: I found a puppy. I found him in the alley next to my theater in a box

707: :0

Jaehee Kang: In a box? :o In this weather?

ZEN: Yeah, ikr? Some people are heartless. Dumping a puppy in the rain?

707: D=

ZEN: I brought him inside

Jaehee Kang: That’s Zen’s kindness <3

707: Say the word and I will try to track the asshole down, Zen

Jumin Han: It’s good that you did that, but make sure you have food for it as well as a towel. Jumin Han: Assistant Kang, look up the nearest shelter for dogs.

ZEN: Obviously I already did all that, you jerk! D:<< ZEN: What I wanted to ask is if anyone knows about dog illnesses, because of the fact the puppy looks strange, I’m worried

Jaehee Kang: Strange how?

ZEN: He seems to be missing his fur? Like all of it? And he doesn’t seem to like the food I set out for him. I’m scared he’s very sick, maybe that’s why he got dumped ZEN: He looks like a wrinkled shirt tbh ZEN: I guugled a bit and maybe he has mange? But I’m not sure cuz Guugle images seem different ZEN: He’s really sweet though, he won’t stop climbing on my lap and making these odd rhythmic sounds

Jumin Han: …Like a motorboat?

ZEN: Yeah, kinda. How did you guess?

Jaehee Kang: Maybe Yoosung might know. Do you have a photo?

ZEN: Of course I had to make a selfie with me and Adonis

707: Pfff Adonis, really

ZEN: Of course, he’s just as handsome as me~

ZEN: <IMG309094888>

ZEN: Two lost souls, beautiful yet abandoned, finding each other~~~~ ZEN: The apartment is small but I think I might keep him.

707: …

Jaehee Kang: Err Jaehee Kang: Zen

707: SJDDSKKDJSDSJKSDKSDJJKSDKJSD

ZEN: ???

Yoosung★: Back! Yoosung★: Oh Zen, you adopted a Sphynx! I didn’t expect that of you

ZEN: A what

707: LOOOOOOOOL 707: A CAT 707: ZEN ADOPTED A CAT 707: AND HE THINKS IT IS A DOG

ZEN: Stop making bad jokes Luciel!

Jaehee Kang: Seven is right, Zen. Jaehee Kang: That is a cat.

ZEN: But… the lack of fur?

Yoosung★: Sphynx cats are a completely furless species!

ZEN: But….. I didn’t sneeze or anything!

Yoosung★: Yeah, they can’t shed hair, so your allergies don’t react as heavily

Jumin Han: Sphynx cats are a unique breed, you are quite lucky to have found one. Jumin Han: Whoever abandoned him is truly a monster.

ZEN: …I can’t believe this

707: LMAOOOOOOOOOO 707: I’m screenshotting this chatroom

Yoosung★: How did you not know it’s a cat???

ZEN: I never owned a dog or a cat, okay?! ZEN: I’m used to cats being these fluffy balls that force me to sneeze ZEN: Ugh my nose just started to itch!

Jumin Han: Zen, make sure Adonis get frequent baths, either twice or once a month depending on how active he is. Jumin Han: Make sure to take proper care of his eyes and ears, because of his lack of hair. Jumin Han: Also keep him warm, always indoors - you can clothe him during cold seasons. Jumin Han: I will message you this comprehensive guide.

Jaehee Kang: Mr. Han, I didn’t know you knew so much about Sphynx cats.

Jumin Han: I have researched and categorized every known breed of cat in my personal library.

Jaehee: Kang: Of course. What was I thinking.

ZEN: I

Jumin Han: Cat food ideally with 35% protein and 25% fat. I recommend the brand NutriKitty

ZEN: !! ZEN: What does it matter what kind of cat food when the stores are closed, dumbass!

Yoosung★: I would use the cardboard box as temporary kitty litter box Zen, just throw some dirt in it Yoosung★: As for food…

Jumin Han: There is no need to worry about any of that. Jumin Han: I am on my way with a litterbox, the appropriate cat food, clothes and toys. Jumin Han: Please open the door in 2 minutes and 11 seconds, Zen.

ZEN: WHAT

Yoosung★: Wow Jumin doesn’t waste time Yoosung★: He has a spare litter box?

Jaehee Kang: There’s 2 alone in my house and 1 in my office =__=

707: Jumin, I want one!!

Jumin Han: You can buy your own. Also, restraining order. Jumin Han: 1 minute and 20 seconds.

ZEN: Damn it Trust Fund!!! Are you for real right now?!

Yoosung★: But Jumin, you don’t live that close to Zen right?

Jumin Han: I suspected Zen was in possession of one of the world’s most marvelous creatures and told Driver Kim to start the car.

ZEN: I have a right mind not to let you in

Jumin Han: Zen, prepare to open the door in 30 seconds.

ZEN: STOP IGNORING WHAT I’M SAYING

Jaehee Kang: Good luck Zen ;;;;

707: hmmm if Jumin is away from Elly (¬‿¬)

Yoosung★: You are never going to get past the bodyguards lol

707: they say you can’t win if you don’t try~!

Jaehee Kang: oml Jaehee Kang: Don’t bother, she’s with me right now. Jaehee Kang: Tempting as it is to let you take her, I won’t put my job at risk.

707: \(!!˚☐˚)/ 707: ｡゜(｀Д´)゜｡

Yoosung★: lmao

***

Exactly as 30 seconds passed, Zen’s doorbell rang. The actor groaned and gently pushed Adonis off his lap, who stared at him and the door with wide eyes from the couch, large ears perked up. Zen couldn’t help but smile at the adorable thing while he headed to the front door.

Opening it a large, heavy bag of kitty litter was shoved right into his arms.

“Put that somewhere where you would like the litterbox to be,” Jumin instantly ordered him, holding the plastic litterbox in one hand and a fancy shopping bag in the other. Zen thought that had the be the fanciest and shiniest brand name he ever saw on a bag.

“Jesus, Jumin! You can’t just drop by and barge in whenever you feel like!” Zen said, standing aside as Jumin ‘barged in’ by walking through Zen’s open door.

After the stoic businessman placed the litterbox on the ground, he put the bag on the kitchen table and started taking out cans and what looked like tiny sweaters and hats. “You said you needed help. I’m here to help.”

“Advice! I wanted advice!” Zen huffed, dropping the heavy litter on the floor with a ‘thunk’. Someone passed by giving him a curious glance, and he quickly closed the door.

“You admitted yourself the stores are closed. A litterbox and food are basic needs for a cat, Zen. At least accept them for the night.”

Zen fell quiet at that. Just as Jumin was done filling his entire table with all kinds of cat things that made Zen’s nose tingle, the businessman was suddenly distracted by a hairless kitten carefully staring at them, hiding as much of his body behind a pillow. Adonis must have gotten scared from all the yelling, Zen realized, and felt guilty.

“Is that him?” Jumin asked in awe and already strode to the couch. The kitten fell on his side, startled by the new presence, but upon Jumin offering his hand the cat’s childish curiosity won

Zen swore he saw a smile on Jumin’s face as Adonis sniffed his fingertips. “You’re right, he is quite handsome.”

“Of course he is,” Zen boasted. While Jumin was busy winning over Adonis’ heart, the actor grabbed the bowl on the floor with barely touched dog kibble. Soon it was replaced with Jumin’s overpriced kitty food and he set it near the couch on the floor.

The reaction was instantaneous, Adonis forgot everyone and everything around him, jumping down to shove his face into the bowl, devouring the food.

Zen sighed. “Thanks Jumin, he must have been starving.”

Sitting on the couch, Jumin watched the kitten eat. “He looks healthy. You have a vet visit planned?”

“Of course. What do you take me for?”

Only the tiny sounds of munching filled the air. Jumin kept staring intently at the tiny creature, and Zen’s irritation slowly dissolved. Somehow, he felt the urge to sit next to Jumin and waved the bizarre feeling away. Right after, seeing his newly discovered cat brought about more worrisome thoughts.

“Jumin… I was thinking. Maybe you should adopt him.”

Jumin straightened his back to look at Zen. “You said you wanted to keep him.”

“I considered it, but I know less about cats than dogs. What if I end up hurting him?” Cat or not, Zen couldn’t handle the idea of any animal suffering under his care. His heart raced from the thought of it alone. He bit his lip, hating this sudden anxious feeling. “He would be safer with you, we both know it.”

It was then Adonis was done with his meal, having licked every part of the bowl until he was certain there wasn’t a trace of kibble left. Then, he jumped on the couch, sniffing Jumin for a second before climbing on top of the armrest to demand attention from Zen. Zen couldn’t resist petting the little wrinkled baby.

“There is a saying that the pet chooses the owner and not the other way around. He clearly prefers you. He doesn’t trigger your allergies, he’s not going outgrow your apartment, isn’t he perfect for you?” Jumin countered, scratching Adonis on his back, causing the spoiled kitten to throw on his loud motorboat purr.

Zen had expected Jumin to accept instantly, so the actor was at a loss for words. Since when was the cat freak so nice anyway? It flustered him, causing Jumin to chuckle.

It’s almost like… we’re family, Zen thought, and Jumin must have thought the same, for the moment passed and everything suddenly felt awkward. At once, Jumin halted his petting and stood up, brushing off his suit from non-existent fur. “Rest assured that if you do mistreat the cat, I will inform the police in seconds.”

“Wha-“

“And of course, we must arrange playdates for your cat and my Elizabeth.”

In protest, Zen picked up his kitten, Adonis struggling lightly out of confusion and finally resting his paws against Zen’s chest. “What! As if I’d let my kitten anywhere near your furball! Ugh, my nose is itching again!”

Jumin rolled his eyes. “Excuse you, Elizabeth is a very refined and beautiful cat that yours could learn a lot from.

“Adonis is more beautiful than your bag of fleas ever will be!” Any trace Zen ever had of giving his pet away gone, the actor holding his cat possessively against his chest.

Zen saw the future CEO’s lips curl into a small smile before it dropped off again. “She is a queen amongst commoners. Anyone with sense would agree.” Jumin lifted his sleeve, revealing an expensive-looking watch. “I have stayed here far too long. I’m late for my evening appointment.”

Jumin, late for an appointment? Zen wondered if Jumin would risk annoying a client for a cat. Yes, of course he would. Though Zen knew he would have done the same.

“Good, get out you home invader!” Zen said, acting like he was chasing Jumin out while Jumin already opened his door.

“See you soon, Zen.” Jumin waved.

“Oh come on!” Something told Zen he wasn’t going to get out of those playdates.

After Zen shut the door behind the businessman, he sighed - out of relief, he told himself, not because of anything else. Adonis proceeded to climb onto his shoulders and Zen wondered how he could have possibly thought he was a puppy.

Hmpf, of course Jumin thinks his stupid cat is prettier. He knew he should start practicing his lines as normal, but Zen proceeded to snap more selfies of him and Adonis together and posting them in the chatroom for good measure.

***

Wednesday, 8:37 - Yoosung★, Jaehee Kang, 707, MC

MC: What’s this I read about Zen adopting a cat???

Jaehee Kang: It’s a long story

707: An amazing one!!

Yoosung★: You missed the battle of the cat selfies yesterday. Yoosung★: Jumin’s blurry photos didn’t make sense tho o.o;;

707: I have saved every single one for my Cat Tripter account!

Jaehee Kang: Thankfully they stopped.

707: They didn’t, they went over to private messaging lolol

MC: Awww, I wanna see

707: How long do you think before they plan a date?

Jaehee Kang: A… date for their cats?

707: Suuuuure let’s go with that

MC: I bet not long! ;D

Yoosung★: If that’s true, then Jaehee might have to catsit two cats lol

Jaehee Kang: (⊃д⊂)!!! Noooo spare me!!

MC: Don’t worry Jaehee! I will help you! (=^･ｪ･^=))ﾉ彡☆

707: Why does Jaehee get to live the dream and not meeeeee ;___;

Yoosung★: Guys I was joking ;;;;;;

[defudefu]

JuminZen Week - Day 01 [Secrets]

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

Hi ! I decided to make a small series of JuminZen for @juminzenweek ! owo)/

I still don’t know whether to continue or not but let’s make a bet- if this got more than 100 reblogs I will continue I guess;;(bcoz no point of making if nobody interested-) (or idk after I done with my Patreon stuff I am sorry- I don’t want to neglect my priorities;; Will focus on patreon tonight ~!) Sorry I am so slow– //slapped

Also sorry I don’t follow the prompts much– But I do insert most of them in the rest of the comic;; in case I continue-

P/s: If you are confused, the color of the bubble represent who is talking 

as I thought some people might confuse-[[also look at them putting their hand on each other���s heart]]

[defudefu]

JuminZen Week : Day 02 - [ Cats ]

Also, thank you for all the reblogs, ask, && comments ! It really give me motivation to do the next part ! owo)/ I am happy to know that my work somehow made your day ! ^^ So if you have some more, please send them in ! Thank you !

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

Sorry, I need to focus on Patreon stuff and commission this weekend, so next update might be after @juminzenweek  is over //sad react only

Also, idk I got an idea to elaborate this longer// wayyy longer than  just 7 part that I intended to. So maybe after the 7th part I will just upload this on Tapastic only (Because its more organised there, I like it.)

[juminzenweek]

JuminZen Week // 22 - 28 May

Banner by @kandismon // Icon by @tinyqueenart - praise to these amazing artists!

At the end of May 2017 we will have our very first ever week to celebrate the amazing and fun pairing that is JuminZen! To join, create something and in the week of 22 - 28 May, tag it with the tag #juminzenweek so we can reblog it! You’re also welcome to submit your work to the blog in that week!

Daily Prompts:

Day 1: Secrets // Mutual Pining Day 2: Cats // Drinking // Ribbons & Mirrors Day 3: First Kiss // Discoveries Day 4: Alternate Universe // Hanbok Day 5: Hurt/Comfort // (Beach) Date Day 6: Cherry Blossoms Festival // Food Day 7: Early Mornings // Living Together

Guidelines/Rules:

Your work must be about JuminZen

You don’t have to use the prompts if you don’t want to and think of your own

Other pairings are welcome, as long as the main pairing remains JuminZen

Anyone can participate (writers, artists, editors, etc.)

Tag the post with #juminzenweek so we can reblog your work!

Don’t worry if you didn’t finish on time! We will still reblog your creations no matter when as long as it is tagged or post when you submit them

NSFW is allowed

Multiple AUs are allowed

No hatred on another ship/character/person

If you have any questions, you can message @mariamagica, @misericordemika or send an ask to this blog.

I hope you will enjoy this week!!

[commander-yinello]

Sucking at Keeping Secrets / Day 4: Alternate Universe

Intermission from the April Fools theme to bring an AU for @juminzenweek! Featuring idol Zen and starting businessman Jumin <3

- Jumin Han has entered the chatroom -   Jaehee✿: Hey Jumin   Unknown: Yo Jumin   ZEN: Jumin!   Jumin: Oh God Hyun, not again.   ZEN: Jumin, why won’t you let me model for your company? ZEN: I am a handsome idol with a fanbase over a million, normally business would kill to have me for their advertisements~   Jumin: I told you, I don’t want easy handouts. =.=   ZEN: You’re a starting business, you need all the help you can get!   Unknown: I’m surprised Hyun wants to model, seeing what C&R wants to produce   ZEN: Cat products. My nose itches from the idea alone, but I take good care of the VFA family!   Unknown: Suuuure, that is the reason ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)   ZEN: Shut up Saeran ZEN: Assistant Kim, are you here?   Yoosung Kim: Yes I am, I was silently observing.   Unknown: And maybe Jumin won’t refuse for very long Unknown: I did see you buy those cat ears online Jumin ZEN: Cat ears?   Jumin: Shut up Saeran   Unknown: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)   ZEN: Wait what   Yoosung Kim: Mr. Ryu, I was asked by Rika to pass on the message that she will have to miss your next concert. Yoosung Kim: She gives her apologies.   ZEN: Damn   Jaehee✿: She never is around lately, it makes me suspicious   ZEN: Rika must have her own reasons for not being around ZEN: She’s my best friend and she just lost her fiancé, so it’s understandable   Jaehee✿: Then why was there no body? It makes no sense and I don’t trust her at all

ZEN: I don’t have to justify anything, you’re being paranoid -.-   Yoosung Kim: Please drop the subject ;;;;   Jaehee✿: Fine, just cuz she’s your cousin. Jaehee✿: Saeran, how far are you with tracing that 707? Jaehee✿: I got so scared when he showed up in the chat, I can’t even focus on my LOLOL raids!   Yoosung Kim: Jaehee, if you spent less time gaming and more time studying, you would have opened your coffee store by now Yoosung Kim: You are older than me, you should be more responsible 

Jaehee✿: Gotta become Korea’s number 1, just like my hero D.Va!!!   Unknown: I’m still busy with it, but the app is much more secure now   Jumin: Speaking of hacking, Saeran could you take a look at my phone? Jumin: Sarah Choi suddenly stopped calling me, and even though I’m glad, I fear I might miss out on real clients if my phone is bugged.   ZEN: Oh no, that was me   Jumin: What.   ZEN: You mentioned it bothered you a lot that she always flirted with you when you’re just trying to set up a business deal ZEN: So I called her and told her to back off   Jumin: Seriously? Why?   ZEN: Because   Jumin: Because??   Unknown: lolololol does Hyun Ryu is gay   Jaehee✿: You could make a meme out of that

Yoosung Kim: Please don’t 

Jumin: I hate it when you use your popularity to do things.   ZEN: That’s just who I am, why would I deny that? ZEN: I’m trying to help   Jumin: I don’t want your help, trash music jerk. Jumin: But I guess I’m glad Sarah isn’t calling me every minute.   ZEN: fjjdjsjs whatever cat mom ZEN: And you’re very welcome   Jumin: I didn’t thank you. -.-   ZEN: Yes you did :)   Jaehee✿: Get a room, you two   Yoosung Kim: /sigh   Unknown: Hyun Ryu does is gay~   ZEN: Shut up Saeran!

[juminzenweek]

One week left!

Are you all ready?! (Are we? :o)

7 days left before the party gets started! Earlier submissions are also allowed as long as you specify when we post it. If you participate on twitter, make sure to add @juminzenweek​ so we can retweet it. And for tumblr, don't forget to tag your work with #juminzenweek on the first three tags.

To get everyone hyped, below is a teaser for an upcoming NSFW fic!

Day 1: Secrets

It was performance night at Zen’s favorite bar. A small line-up of wannabe famous artists did their best to shine in their 5 minutes of fame on stage. Zen enjoyed watching them, even if his vision was slightly blurry - he may or may not have had too many drinks.

“Maybe calm down on the beers, eh?” The bartender spoke over the applause of the crowd, passing him another glass.

Pfft, he wasn’t that drunk. Maybe. As Zen chugged his beer, a man dressed as PaRappa the Rapper came on stage. How ridiculous, Zen thought and chuckled.

“Yo drop the beat/out in the street/cats in da hood/follow me like they should-“

Zen almost spat out his beer. What the hell?? His nose itched and he wondered if he should boo him. As the man continued undeterred, his deep voice started to mesmerize Zen. Soon he found himself staring at the man, not hearing words anymore, just the smooth timbre that resonated through his body. The rapper was quite handsome too, he noted, even with that awful sweater on. His saggy pants showed off just a line of pale skin and Zen wished it would drop even more.

When the rap ended, the man reverse dabbed and left the stage under applause. Zen was pulled out his trance and blinked a few times.

“Enjoyed it, did you?” The barman smiled as he wiped a glass clean.

Zen scoffed. Hell no. Nevertheless, Zen’s gaze followed the dark-haired man who looked rather uncomfortable with so many people around him and left for the dressing rooms.

Why was he even here if he didn’t like it? What kind of man wouldn’t relish talking to possible fans and handing out photographs?? Was he some kind of weirdo? (He had to be with that subject.)

Maybe he should go and tell him exactly that. It wasn’t because he wanted to see him again, no. That would be silly.

Zen tried not to trip as he woozily made his way past the crowd and entered the only dressing room with the lights on, where the wannabe PaRappa was all alone, about to take off his red beanie.

“Hey *hic*, you!” Zen called out.

The rapper looked like he was going to have a heart attack when he saw Zen. Quickly, he put the beanie back on properly and coughed. “Yo yo, can I help you?”

He was trying to warp his voice, making himself sound higher pitched. Zen laughed, this man definitely wasn’t a good actor.

“Yeah, what’s up with your shitty rap?” The alcohol made him feel mighty confident, as when the rapper defensively crossed his arms.

“Everyone outside seemed to like it.”

“That applause was just because you’re hot, not because you can rap.”

The raven-haired man’s eyebrows shot up from behind his sunglasses. “You think I’m hot?”

Oh damn it. Well whatever, he could admit it to this total stranger.

“Yeah, I do, you’re fucking hot. And you made my allergies act up. *hic*” For some reason, this guy reminded Zen of another handsome jerk with a cat obsession. “I demand you make up to me for it.”

“What did you have in mind?”

Zen copied his devilish smirk. “Well...”

[commander-yinello]

How to: Set up a Ship Week

After the announcement of JuminZen Week, I’m getting a lot of messages of people asking me ‘what about <insert OTP here> Week’ - which is great! I love how people want the world to know how awesome their ship is! I get the feeling most people think it’s hard (it’s not!) or don’t know how to do it, so here’s a quick rundown of how to get a Ship Week started with some tips!

0. Just do it!

Don’t be scared to run the week! Kidnap some friends/fans and have them help you out, you don’t have to do it alone!

1. Pick a date (hardest part really)!

Brainstorm with fans of your ship are willing to devote some time to creating stuff for their OTP. One very important thing to keep in mind is not to overwhelm the many multishippers in this fandom - try to keep a relative distance between each week.

As of what I know now, we have these weeks (we need a calendar tbh):

JuminV Week @juminvweek​ - half way April (I hope we will get another next year!)

JuminZen Week @juminzenweek​ - end of May

VandeRan Week @vanderanweek ​ - End of July

YooRan Week @mysmeintoxicated - TBD, currently brainstorming (possibly August)

YooSeven Week @yoosevenweek​ - End of October, around Halloween (will we get a second one this year? Really hope so!)

Tip for organizers: When you choose a date, don’t announce it right away but let most fans know and give it a few days to see if people object to it or not. I originally planned JuminZen week in June, but due to exams/deadlines/etc I had to change the date 3 times before settling end May.

Tip for creators: I read that some people feel overwhelmed with all the weeks but remember, you don’t have to join and you certainly don’t have to fulfill all days! Most people usually create 1 - 3 things and even more simply reblog your week for awareness, and everyone adores them for it. <3

2. Create them prompts!

Set up an online Google Doc (which comes with its own group chat) and have as many or as few people write their ideas down! Literally anything you can come up with - put it on the list.

Generally prompts can be broken down into:

Themes concerning the ship and Mystic Messenger

Themes concerning general romantic stuff and the location/setting (food and date themes are always popular)

Themes concerning NSFW if available

Once you’ve got a nice large list, pick out your favorites and sort them on the days you feel are best! Most weeks do about 2 prompts a day and one standard prompt is Alternate Universe.

Tip: Mystic Messenger takes place in S. Korea and they have amazing festivals all year long! Google Korea Festivals + month/season and scroll through various websites and pick out the best one (for example, August has the Firefly Festival - how cute is that?)

3. Set up the side blog and announcement!

Now everyone knows which blog they can follow and what parameters they have to create stuff in! Make sure to add Rules and/or Guidelines so people know the do’s and dont’s of the week. Feel free to copy the format from JuminZen Week, as @queenofsebaciel​ graciously lent me hers to copy from. :D

Tip: Announce at least 1 month ahead of the date so people can prepare! Also make sure to share the prompts a few times to keep people informed.

4. That’s it. Go have fun!

No matter what ship you run, it’s gonna be nuts. There will always be things you did not expect to happen. But the greatest thing about having a week is that it keeps the fandom active when there’s not much happening and the amount of joy you get from it is always worth it.

Hope this helps! If I forgot something, poke me with questions!