#literally gave myself whiplash walking back out into ice cold weather

[ikemenomegas]

wishing on every one that you'll be mine

Haku x Reader || Dandelions

a/n: with the song anon told me their name was from, it felt pretty easy to stick with a sort of aesthetic sense for this one. I've had the bullet points in my notes since I first got the ask and I'm very excited to have the time and energy to finish it this week! Haku was very popular at the start haha and it was fun to expand upon a sort of OC idea for them cw: haku working through the "i was raised to be a weapon" mindset, imaginary sunburns, omegaverse setting, alpha!reader

You collapsed onto the warm grass with a delighted huff, rolling between patches of shade and sun.

Haku looked down at you with amusement, putting his own pack down next to yours but stretching out beside you with no less enthusiasm.

The summer afternoon was already pressing down heavy and languid, threatening another light rain. With nowhere in particular to go, you could bend to the movements of nature. As midday had become hotter and rain had become more frequent, you and Haku had taken to waking while the dew was still wet and the morning still dark, moving on in whichever direction he chose, and finding a place to camp when it grew too hot.

But finding a place is not the only step to setting up camp. You pull yourself upright with a groan and Haku waves from the ground as you wander into the woods surrounding the little clearing you've dropped into.

You've more or less entirely embraced Haku's habit of wandering. It's remarkable how much freedom there is in living as a civilian with all the safety of knowing that you are probably one of the more dangerous things on the road. Haku had wanted to see the world and you had wanted to go with him, to be with him while he discovered world without purpose but to live how he wanted.

Ahead, you could see the brightness that signaled another break in the trees. Your eyes widened in delight and you rushed back to where you had left your traveling companion.

He was already rummaging around in the bags for something and the tent had been released from its sealing scroll.

You sighed inaudibly. Haku preferred to keep his hands busy, but this had as much to do with his feelings of worth being tied to his level of productivity as anything else.

"Haku."

"Hm?" He looked up at you, his wide dark eyes alight.

You cleared your throat. "Come see what I've found."

Haku immediately stood up, brushing his hands off. "What is it?"

You beckoned him over and were pleasantly surprised when he grabbed onto your hand. You retraced your steps.

With a sudden burst of inspiration, you told him to close his eyes, which he did with an amused expression.

You moved carefully, but even with his eyes closed he never stumbled and moved with sureness. You were glad his eyes were closed so he couldn't see the way you shifted uncomfortably your neck in your suddenly over-warm collar.

"Okay."

You stopped on the edge of the meadow.

Haku gasped a little. The first thing he saw was a field of gold and white.

He stepped slowly from the treeline, graceful as a dear and practiced in crushing as few of the fluffy yellow flower heads as possible. He cupped a cluster in his hands, feeling the leaves.

"These are so healthy," he said. You could hear the quiet delight in his voice. "Dandelions make wonderful tea and they're good to eat, and there's a lot of uses for medicines-"

You bit back a growl, you weren't upset at him, but sometimes he really could have a one track mind. He was meant to relax! Not everything in the world had to be looked at for its utility!

You bit back a smirk and hummed as you half circled Haku with your hands behind your back, catching just enough of his attention before charging out into the field and spinning around, carving a path through grass and sending parasol-headed seedlings whirling into the air.

"They're also beautiful and smell nice and are soft enough to lay on," you said, darting away further into the wide stretching meadow. Come on, please come with me.

Haku's eyes darted to the yellow flowers and then to the incredible expanse of them. With a quirk of his lips he was almost invisible and then he was right behind you.

You laughed, elated as you raced him to the top of a little hill not far away.

Petals and drifting seeds had landed in Haku's hair. Heaven just might be Haku leaning against your legs while you combed through his long, silky hair with your fingers, brushing dandelion fluff away and twisting the dark strands into loose braids.

Even when you were done, he didn't move and you almost wanted to hold your breath, scared to frighten him away like some small wild thing.

He skimmed his hand through the grass, letting it tickle his palms. He held up a full headed flower, perfectly round and white like a cloud. You blew on it and watched the seeds float away. You brushed away a few that didn't make it far.

The air was heady with the scent of the field and Haku's hyacinth scent mixed with yours, thick in the air as you sweated lightly in the early summer heat, a welcome breeze wicking moisture from your neck. You drew it deep into your lungs to savor the clean, green taste, purring faintly on each exhale. All you wished for was more moments like these.

As the sun sank westward, it would tinge the whole meadow golden, gilding the dandelion covered field.

You too were learning to do things without a set purpose. You looked down at Haku. To let beauty rest without request.

Haku was drowsing in the sun, eyes half open, his cheeks and lips tinged pink and a flush just visible where his collar had slipped. You looked somewhere else, anywhere else.

His voice was low and languid and hypnotizing. He could name the birds that darted across the sky and the unseen insects by their sounds. His sharp nose could detect the presence of other plants in the forest. When he fell quiet and his breath momentarily deepened, you could hear the far off sound of running water.

You felt yourself growing briefly drowsy too and leaned back on your hands, tilting your head back and closing your eyes.

You came back to after Haku. The sun had not moved much but the embracing the brief lull in your energy had perked you up again.

"We could make dandelion wine," Haku said. Clearly he felt the same as you because his hands were trailing busily over the ground again. After a moment, he stood up and walked to a thicker clump of brush.

You watched as minutes passed and he worked his way along the outskirts of the meadow. Some seeds lazily drifted up after him, but before another quarter of an hour had gone, Haku had seated himself on the ground and started pawing about for flowers he deemed suitable.

He looked tranquil as always, but also vaguely like he was only doing this because he had to be doing something. The wind carried towards you a low, odd sound, almost between a whine and a growl, that stuck in you like a thorn. You weren't even sure he knew he was making it.

You shook away the last of the afternoon sleepiness and stood up, shaking dandelion seed from your clothing.

You were quick enough and Haku distracted enough for you to displace the pouch of plucked flowers from his lap and scoop him up into your arms before he could protest. You drew upon your alpha's strength and your training, pushing chakra through your limbs until Haku, tall though he was, felt as though he weight no more than a particularly oddly shaped sack of rice.

"What are you doing," Haku gasped, arms going around your neck.

You turned around. "You know what else you can do with dandelions?"

"What?!"

You picked up speed until you were running, clouds of fluff rising around the two of you as you discovered a part of the meadow where the stalks were higher and almost every single flower had gone to seed.

"Make a wish!" you shouted over the sounds of your own feet. Your heart was beating so very quickly.

"Why?"

"Make a wish!" You spun around, Haku was looking at you like you'd gone mad. "I wish to dance under a full moon. I wish to be light as air. I wish for a red cherry tree!"

Haku started laughing as you shouted into the sky.

"I wish to find sweetfish!" he joined in after a moment. "I wish to climb a tall mountain! I wish for you to carry me on your back!"

With another spin, you did just that, swinging Haku around so that his arms were draped over your shoulders and his knees settled on either side of your ribs. He reached up to drag his fingers through the rising cloud of floating seeds, laughing breathlessly as the wind stirred by his reaching sent them wobbling just beyond touch.

"I wish to see snow in July!"

"I wish I could whistle!"

"I wish my backpack was as light as Haku!"

"I wish my feet wouldn't hurt at the end of the day!"

All my wishes are that I could be with you. Maybe one day, I'll have the courage to ask you if I can stay.

[masqueradingwriter]

Querencia [ Part 4 ]

🌸 Pairing: Jungkook x reader (Y/N) ※ Yoongi x reader (Y/N)

🌸 Author’s Note:  Man, I lost sleep for a few days; it’s giving me a headache. Good news: I finally have time to do what I like to do: writing and making content.

“Are you sure this is a good idea? I don’t want you to get in trouble…”

“Relax y/n, I’ve done this multiple times and I was fine the next day.”

“...Today would be a good day to counter that statement.”

“Don’t jinx it then and stop worrying. C’mon, it’s just around the corner.”

The skies were painted with the sunset hues of pinks, blues, and lavender as Jungkook led the way through the streets of Seoul. Everywhere I looked, it was filled with people either rushing to go home after a day’s work or with students finding places to recover from school. The weather was just right; not too hot and not too cold.

It was honestly a perfect afternoon if not for the fact that it worried me so much that we went out without his manager. He at least had his usual disguise on but let’s be real: when did it ever actually work?

“...You’re frowning again, y/n. You’re gonna get wrinkles early if you keep that up.”

“I wouldn’t be getting wrinkles soon if you just told your manager beforehand what we’re up to.”

“We’re not gonna do something stupid. Have a little faith in me.”

We walked through a narrow path with no people passing by and simple houses decorated on our left and right. Jungkook brought me inside a tiny cafe that was stationed next to one. It was a camera and photography themed cafe colored in earthy tones and a royal blue. It looked cozy; with a wooden structure and with tiny baby’s breath flowers growing in the flower boxes under the glass windows. It reminded me of a cabin inside a busy city.

Jungkook pushed the door open; a tiny bell ringing signaling the staff and we were welcomed with the typical smells of coffee beans with a hint of pine. The speakers were playing Eddy Kim’s song from the Goblin OST and the walls had displays of cameras from different eras caged in glass boxes. A lot of scenery photos hung beside the displays and the tables were filled with succulents as centerpieces. As I looked up, my eyes widened a bit as the source of light came from scattered driftwood with lightbulbs hanging like raindrops. The AC was humming quietly and the small sounds of dishes being placed away resounded from the kitchen.

It was so peaceful and serene.

No customers were inside; only a young girl behind the counter. She looked like she was fresh from high school. As we walked towards her, she gave us a tiny a smile and words of welcome. Jungkook removed his mask and the girl’s eyes twinkled in recognition.

“Oppa, welcome back! It’s been a while since I saw you!” She said.

“Hi, Nayoung-ah. I know, I’m sorry it’s been really busy. How are you? Did you do okay with your exams?” He greeted with a bunny smile.

I stood beside him awkwardly not knowing what to do or say. It seemed like they’ve known each other for a long time.

“I’m doing good, nothing interesting happening lately. I have another one in a few days and then I’ll be waiting for the results to come out. Who’s this with you oppa?” She asked; giving me an equally warm smile.

“Oh yeah, this is y/n! She’s a really close friend of ours. Y/N, this is Nayoung. She’s my cousin. Her parents own this cafe and she helps out whenever she has free time.” He introduced as I waved at her.

“Ohh! She’s y/n that you’ve bee-”

Before she could even finish what she was saying, he placed his hand to cover her mouth and laughed awkwardly. She looked confused at this and raised an eyebrow.

“R-right, Nayoung-ah, you know what I like so I’ll get that. Y/n’s getting a regular iced vanilla latte with a drop of hazelnut.” He ordered while taking out his wallet.

Nayoung pushed his hand away from her face with a tiny nod and proceeded to ring up the orders. I was about to pay for my drink when Jungkook stopped me from getting my wallet out.

“I got this, y/n, I’m treating you out after all. Why don’t you go and choose a seat for us? I’m gonna catch up a bit with Nayoung.” He said; giving her his personal card.

Turning around and quickly surveying the area, I decided to go for the walnut-colored couch near the entrance. Jungkook and Nayoung conversed in hush tones as she made our drinks; obviously not letting me hear what they were talking about. I amused myself with the photos that were framed behind me.

Not one photo was captured in the same location but the style was the same. There was always a man with his back turned to the camera as the central focus. His clothes varied to fit the season and he was always holding a bouquet of baby’s breath and purple hydrangeas on his right hand. After looking closely, it seemed like this photographer’s set locations were either in Seoul or in Busan.

“Pretty right?”

Jungkook placed our drinks on the table as he sat across from me. I held my iced coffee and took a few sips before answering him.

“They are. Whoever took these has a great eye.” I complimented.

“What’s your favorite one?” He asked with a hint of excitement in his voice.

“Ohh hmm, it would have to be that one.”

I pointed to the photo that showed a park with cherry blossom trees fully blooming. The petals were dancing around like a whirlwind around the man. He was, however, holding a couple of cherry blossoms instead of the baby’s breath and purple hydrangeas.

“It’s really pretty and romantic. It’s a wonder how the photographer was able to capture this knowing that parks with cherry blossom in season are usually filled with people. He or she managed to get one with just that man and no one else. Plus, the cherry blossom petals suspended but twirled around him? On a captured photo? It’s breathtaking.” I ranted with awe while staring at the photo.

Jungkook softly smiled.

“Thanks, that’s one of my favorite ones too. Took me a while to get the perfect shot.”

I could’ve sworn I would’ve suffered whiplash with how strong my head turned at his statement. My eyes were widened in surprise.

“Wait, you’re the photographer?!” I exclaimed.

He shrugged like it wasn’t a big deal and continued to sip his iced americano.

“Yup. My auntie was pushing me to give her photos when she and uncle set this place up. I didn’t want to at first but she was really persuasive. She never told me that she going for a camera and photography themed cafe so imagine the surprise when she invited me over to the soft opening.” He explained.

“Wow…”

“Rendered speechless there from my amazing skills, y/n? I know, I’m awesome.” He smirked.

I rolled my eyes and made a threat like I was about to throw my coffee at him; to which he automatically raised his arms in order to shield himself.

“Way to ruin the mood, coconut head.”

“Coconut head?! Hey, I was only stating the truth! You literally gave me compliments!”

“My regrets are coming to mind and this would be one of them.”

“Seriously, how dare you.”

“I retract everything.”

I gave him a blank stare and he gave me a wide grin.

“You have got to be kidding me.”

“Nope. I’m completely serious. This is it.”

A group of screaming kids ran past me with their mothers chasing after them as I facepalmed at his blunt answer. My nostrils were invaded with the scent of popcorn and fried food as he pulled me inside the street fair. The clowns were juggling, the gymnasts were flipping, and the kids were on sugar highs; terrorizing their parents with their antics.

Stalls were lining the street ranging from food, drinks, clothes, mini-games, and novelty items. The rides were located at the far end of the street such as a falling star, carousel, double shot drop tower, and a skydiver to name a few.

Somehow, during all of me trying to absorb the reality of finding myself in this fast-paced event, my head became a resting place for a headband with black cat ears and I was holding a stick of pink cotton candy. Jungkook was all smiles and he was sporting gray bunny ears on his head.

“My little kitty~” he cooed.

I couldn’t help the blush forming on my cheeks and punched his arm.

“Can you not?!” I screamed.

“Oww! What the hell?!” He screamed back while rubbing his arm.

“Why is your mask down?! Put it back up! Oh my god, why would you bring me here you’re gonna get discovered sooner! I was fine with the cafe and the coffee, seriously, why would you do this to yourself?!” I ranted like a machine gun as I tried to put his mask back up.

He leaned far enough so my hands wouldn’t reach his face.

“Yah, y/n are you blind? It’s just a bunch of kids here and it’s night time! Plus, didn’t you hear what Nayoung said earlier? Students are at home busy studying for their exams. No one is gonna recognize me here.”

“Your fan base ranges from kids to grandparents, moron.”

“Girl, these kids are high. Parents will be too busy trying to catch them rather than to stop and stare at my beautiful face.”

“You spend too much time with Jin.”

“POINT IS,” he said rolling his eyes “No one’s gonna bother us so c’mon, the drop tower is summoning me. You should be enjoying this, I am paying for everything after all. Let’s go!!!”

He didn’t give me any time at all to say my peace as he dragged me like a rag doll to the drop tower. I sighed and decided to just let it go.

For three straight hours, we went through multiple rounds of all the rides available. He never ran out of energy and adrenaline; his excited screams piercing through the air every time there was a drop or a sudden curve. He’d give me heart attacks for suddenly pulling out his phone and filming us two in the middle of a ride rush. He’ll play around like pretending to drop his phone or unbuckling my safety belt. He got scolded twice by the ride managers for doing so.

During the carousel rides, instead of sitting in one horse like a normal human being, he decided to run the opposite way around while it was turning the other way. I laughed hard when he slipped and almost fell off the ride. He wanted to beat his record of running faster as each round we took passed on.

The best was when we went on the skydiver. He placed his phone on a selfie stick to take memes of himself during the ride and it started breaking half from the sheer force of the turns. His face went from derp to horror in a split second; worried that the stick will break completely as his phone was hanging to its inevitable death.

Karma was real.

We went through the stalls during the last hour of its opening hours; buying random trinkets to bring back to the members. He whined saying they didn’t need it but I hit him once again; telling him to be nicer to his hyungs. I made him buy a huge gift for his manager as an apology for disappearing on him and being a brat.

Our time in the fair ended with us binging on the street food and running away from a kid who thought Jungkook was the real LINE character Cony when he was trying on a mascot head. He never did get to pay for that and just went with it. I wanted to go back; feeling guilty for not paying but he said, and I quote, “I deserve this head he gave me” while laughing like a maniac for his innuendo.

“You know, I was a little nervous about this but I gotta say I really had a fun time tonight. But wow are you giving me a workout.” I murmured.

Jungkook decided that walking to my apartment complex was the best way to travel instead of taking the subway. It was at least half an hour away by foot plus we were carrying our purchases from the fair. I was close to just dropping myself in a trash bin and making it my home.

“Hey, it’s the best way to at least get a head start on burning the calories we had from the junk we ate.” He reasoned while walking backward facing me.

“You couldn’t give me this one night to just indulge in my bloatedness?”

He shook his head and I sighed.

“No use fighting with you about this huh?”

“You could but you know deep inside you’re gonna regret not doing something about your bloatedness the following day. I know you.”

I hummed at his response. Our walk was quiet and oddly comfortable. The crickets were chirping softly as our background music and the full moon was our natural lighting. It was really late already so the city was sleeping. As we arrived, Jungkook looked like he was pondering about something so serious.

“You okay there?” I asked.

“Uhm, so...” He started while rubbing his neck.

“What is it?”

“I-I’ve been meaning to ask, where did you get that necklace?”

My hand flew to grip the serotonin necklace that was dangling from my neck. He stared at me curiously waiting for me to answer.

“Ohh, Yoongi oppa gave it to me…” I said in a small voice.

His body stiffened in a split second when he heard this and then we were back in a silence bubble. Only this time, I could feel the tension in the air. He leaned on the gate with his hands hidden inside the pockets of his jacket after placing down the plastic bags on the floor.

“Jungkook, whatever it is you’re thinking, you need to stop. He’s your hyung and your member.”

“And what is he to you exactly?”

I failed to reply right away; thoughts swimming through my head. I didn’t think this night would end with him asking me the one question that I was trying to avoid.

“Y/n, seriously, why is he so close to you? You guys were literally avoiding each other before and now you guys are going around holding hands and ‘hanging out’ in his studio? Even while he’s working?” He said with an annoyed voice; using his fingers to emphasize ‘hanging out’ to me.

“Are you for real right now?” I said irked. “Are you seriously going to ask me this right now?”

“Why? Am I not allowed to ask these things? Am I not allowed to at least care?”

“I can’t believe you’re ambushing me with all of these questions.”

“I’m not ambushing you! You’re literally evading my questions. You’re refusing to give me any answers so this is all on you. You’re making it hard on yourself”

“Jungkook, he’s my best friend.”

“Best friends don’t hold your hands for long periods of time, spend lots of days together, or ask for you in the middle of the night. Be honest with me, are you sleeping with hyung? Is that what this is? Revenge on me?”

Tears started pricking at my eyes but I willed myself not to let them fall. His words were painful and it stung so bad. I didn’t realize I was stepping back a bit from him until I felt his aura went from accusing to guilt in a complete turn. He finally realized what he was spouting at me and visibly flinched at how I reacted. He looked down, avoiding my stare.

“...I fucked it up again, didn’t I?” He whispered.

I didn’t say anything. I was afraid that my voice will falter and the fast-paced beating of my heart rendered me stunned. He ruffled his hair in annoyance and sighed loudly.

“Sorry. This night was supposed to be spent with me apologizing for my attitude and yet here I am doing exactly what I was apologizing for. You know what? It’s obvious you don’t wanna tell me anything. It’s fine, it’s your life, who am I to interfere again right?” He said; laughing off the tense air he created.

“You should get some rest now. We did a lot today. I’ll text you when I get back to the dorm, is that okay?”

I gave him a tiny smile and nodded my head.

“Of course it is…”

“Alright, sleep well y/n. I’ll see you whenever.”

He reached out to pat me on the head awkwardly and then walked away. Not once did he turn back to look at me again. As soon as he disappeared into the corner, I sighed loudly in relief and my shoulders sagged from the stress that I was placed in.

My heart was still beating fast and my hands were shaking a bit from the episode that happened. It was so clear that he wanted something from me and yet I was so scared facing him.

‘You’re so pathetic, y/n’ I thought while mentally hitting myself.

The elevator ride and walk to my apartment door was just me scolding my existence. Honestly, what the fuck, why do these things happen to me?

‘Oh right, that’s because you’re a little shithead.’

It saddened me to think that another night ended on a somewhat sour note again. My mind went back to the time we spent together at the cafe and the fair. It felt so natural, surreal, and too good to be true.

Jungkook may have good intentions and I wanted so badly to stick to that fact.

Just when I was about to feel a little bit better about the day, my phone buzzed and the last person that I could ever think of messaging me appeared right in my inbox.

Fuck.

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