#mc is vanderwood's ex

[bluejay-writes]

MysticTober Day 1: A Matter of Time

Prompt: Fav Character / Hourglass

Pairing: Vanderwood / MC

Wordcount: 1897

Summary: Vanderwood saves his neighbor from a burglar. They bond over unexpected topics.

Author's Notes: This is the first fic in my endeavor to write all 31 days of Mystictober 2024! The last time I managed this was my first attempt back in 2021, which also opened with Vanderwood, so.... maybe it's a sign. Song & Tea links after the fic!

You can also read this on Ao3 if that's more your speed!

A Matter of Time

Vanderwood smiled contently as he pushed open the door from the quiet stairwell. Living on only the third floor of a high rise building meant he never had any interminable elevator rides that weren’t for work. Also, it was better than a bunker. He also had never met his neighbors, which he deemed a resounding success. Until tonight. Tonight, there seemed to be some kind of breaking and entering in progress on his neighbor’s unit.

Great. Vanderwood set the grocery bag next to his door, and continued down the hall to his neighbor’s apartment. He didn’t figure they were home, given the brazenness of the burglar, but just in case… As he was thinking that, a loud thump and a muffled cry came from the apartment.

Fuck, misjudged that. Not a random B&E. Vanderwood thought, and rounded the corner through the door to see a woman being held against a wall. Her attacker had one hand over her mouth and the other around her throat.

No weapon? Vanderwood scoffed mentally. This would be easy. He cast his eyes around looking for something to disable the man, and grabbed the first thing he saw that would do the job - he had no idea how much her airway was being constricted, and didn’t want to risk needing a second hit.

I’ll have to replace this later. He thought, then brought the hourglass down against the back of the attacker’s head with a sickening thud and the bright chime of shattering glass.

“Thank you again.” The woman said, while the police were hauling off her attacker. Her voice was hoarse, thready. Bruises were already blooming around her neck.

Vanderwood shook his head. “You shouldn’t be talking. Is there anyone I can call for you?”

She shook her head, looking anywhere but at him.

“Do you want them to call an ambulance for you?”

Her eyes snapped up to his, half-panicked. She opened her mouth as if to answer him, and he gave her a look. She shut her mouth with a snap, and shook her head. Then she pursed her lips.

In for a penny, in for a pound. “Do you want me to drive you to the ER?”

Her face lit up, and she nodded, before looking away, shy.

“It’s fine.” He said, putting a hand tentatively on her knee. “I wouldn’t want to be alone with strangers right now either, but are you certain I’m any less of a stranger to you?”

She gave him a look. It screamed “You saved me, idiot.” He felt like an idiot, to be fair. He should never have gotten involved, but if a murder happened next door, he’d have to move, just to avoid accidental press coverage, and he was not about that. He liked this apartment.

“You’re sure I can’t call anyone? An ex-boyfriend or an estranged parent is probably better than the neighbor you didn’t meet until you were attacked.”

She shook her head again. He felt like she probably would have been the type to babble endlessly if she hadn’t been injured.

“Alright, well.” Vanderwood took a deep breath, and let it out. “I’m Marius. And you are?”

She opened her mouth and then shut it before handing him her ID, which she’d gotten out for the police, before any of her voice had come back.

Vanderwood looked at her name, looked at her, and smiled.

“Madeleine Camellia?” 

She spun her finger to tell him to keep going.

“…Edelweiss Fairfax-Saville? Jesus woman, and I thought Marius Lestat Vanderwood III was bad enough.”

Her eyes widened, and she tried to laugh, but it sounded pained.

“Sorry, sorry.” He chuckled. “I knew better than to make you laugh.” He stood, and held out a hand for her to take. “Come on, Madeline Camellia, let’s go get you looked at.”

She held up her hands and made a squishing motion, and then held up two fingers. He paused and considered what she meant.

“You want me to call you MC?” 

She nodded.

Vanderwood was pretty damn good at charades.

“I’m sorry, ma’am, your form is incomplete, we need you to fill out the Emergency Contact section.” The nurse said, handing the clipboard back to MC. She frowned and looked at Vanderwood, and given her previous quietude on the subject of acquaintances, he took it from her without question and filled in his own information.

Well, guess it’s time to find a new apartment. He thought, bitterly. Better to save a life and have to move than have let her die and still have to move.

The nurse smiled when he handed her the clipboard back, and they went back to waiting for the next available doctor. Vanderwood had been all over the world, and everywhere the emergency room had the same issue: Waiting. He’d have taken her somewhere else if he thought she’d get seen any faster, but no. This was the best choice.

They waited long enough that MC dozed off against his shoulder, and both of them were startled when his phone started ringing in his pocket.

“Your phone ring is Johnny Rivers' Secret Agent Man?!" She croaked and he shook his head.

"My little brother changed his ring tone in my phone." Vanderwood grumbled. "He's a millennial so he never calls unless he absolutely has to, hang on I need to take this." He stood and patted her on the head, walking over to the window so he'd have better reception (and a bit of privacy).

"What is it?" Vanderwood answered. "Where are you?" "Dealing with some fallout from an incident." "Were you part of that attack that was on the news?" Vanderwood grunted. "You're the mysterious savior aren't you?" ". . ." "I knew it! Do you have a girlfriend?! You know we can't have attachments!" "She's just my neighbor, simmer down. I just happened to be getting home when it happened." "Mhm. Sure." “If anyone calls looking for Marius Vanderwood III, vouch for me.” “Marius?! Ok, Mary.” Vanderwood sighed. "Why did you actually call, Zero Seven?" "Rika wants me to invite you to the party next weekend." "I'm not going to your charity auction." "Aw, but V will be there too!" "Not happening. Just because I let you maintain contact doesn't mean I want to be involved. Besides, I have to find a new apartment now. No time for frivolity." "Boo, you're no fun, Vandy." "Don't call me that."

Vanderwood ended the call, and took a few deep, cleansing breaths before heading back over to where MC was waiting.

“Sorry about that, he can be a pest.”

She shook her head, and tipped it sideways as if to ask what the call was about. Vanderwood was getting tired of having to carry the conversation. He never really talked this much.

“He wanted me to come to a party next weekend, but I can’t, I have other obligations. He’ll probably complain to me about it all week, but it won’t change the fact that he waited too long to ask. I’m bad at short notice.”

She smiled wanly, and laid her head back against his shoulder.

“MC, we’re home.” Vanderwood shook her shoulder, having parked the car.

She startled, and then sighed. “Thanks.”

They walked up the stairs to the third floor in silence, and MC looked forlornly at the door. The management company had already had a locksmith out, as well as a cleaning service to clean up the glass. Everything was safe, but he could tell she was still nervous.

“Just thump on the wall if you need anything, I’ll come right over.” Vanderwood said.

MC sighed again. “I know you’re probably tired, but… would you come in for tea? I know, I know, short notice.”

Vanderwood chuckled, but nodded. “Let me change out of my work clothes and I’ll be right over.”

He waited until she was inside with the door shut before heading back to his own. Once alone in his apartment, Vanderwood unloaded his weapons back into the arsenal closet, and switched out of the leather and into an unassuming pair of plaid pajama bottoms and a long-sleeved tee. His biggest relief was that neither the police nor the hospital had noticed that he was carrying. As far as he could tell, neither had MC.

Stocking-footed, he walked back down the hall and knocked on MC’s door. She opened it with a smile, also cozily clad in pajamas, the bandages around her neck the only sign anything strange had even happened.

“I made Dry Desert Lime. It’s a bit odd, so if you hate it don’t drink it, I won’t be offended. I just wanted a comfort tea after a night like tonight. No caffeine, I’m going to have a hard enough time sleeping tonight.”

Vanderwood chuckled, and sat across from her at the tiny kitchen table. “I thought you were supposed to be resting your voice.” He took a sip of the tea and made a small pleased noise. It was sharp and acidic, and dry without being bitter. “Oh, this is lovely.”

“It’ll get enough rest tomorrow.” She said, with a wry smile. “Besides, I think you’ve already done enough talking for both of us, Marius. I’m glad you like the tea.” She was blushing.

A few more quiet sips of tea, and then she sighed.

“Thank you again for saving my life.” She smirked at him. “But did you have to use my Lead Crystal hourglass? That was my favorite one!”

Vanderwood sighed. “I’m sorry, MC. It was a spur of the moment impulse. I’ll replace it.”

She waved him off. “No, no. I’m sure I’ll find another one like it eventually. You already did more than enough.”

This woman was going to be the death of him. She was exactly his type, and she already seemed to understand him. He really was going to have to move. He wasn’t allowed attachments.

There was a knock at the door, but when MC opened it, no one was there, simply a box waiting by her feet. She bent down and picked it up, taking it over to her kitchen table to open it.

She looked at the lovingly hand-packed gift in front of her, a cut lead crystal hourglass exactly like the one she’d had before it was broken, only the sand inside this one was purple instead of blue. With it was a box of the dry desert lime tea. There was no note, and no return address, but it could only have come from one person.

“Silly, why didn’t he just bring it over?” She hadn’t seen him in a few weeks, but then their paths had never crossed before the incident either, so she hadn’t been particularly concerned.

She got up and slipped into her shoes before going over to knock.

A woman opened the door, and took out an earbud. Behind her, boxes were strewn all over the place. “Hi, are you my neighbor? I’m Choi Suyeong, just moved in!” She stuck a hand out to shake in greeting, and MC numbly shook it before shaking some sense back into herself.

“I’m MC, just down the hall. Just wanted to say welcome! Let me know if you need anything.” Suyeong nodded, and MC wandered back to her own apartment, leaning on the door once it shut.

Gone? Already? What if he really was a ‘secret agent man’?

Here's the song that's Vanderwood's phone ring: Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers, from 1966!

Here's the tea they're drinking: Numi's Dry Desert Lime

If you're interested in making requests for other prompts this month, hit up my ask box!

[arielle0808]

Hello! So I’m getting over an extremely abusive relationship. I gave this man everything (including my virginity) & Ive been struggling. Could I get some hcs from rfa & minor 3? The game has been helping distract and comfort me & Im sorry if this is too personal! I think hcs are fun & maybe this would help me feel better! Like.. them comforting mc or confronting the ex or idk. The biggest problem rn is I feel I’ll have nothing new or special to offer my true love now that my virginity is gone..

Oh, hun *hugs hugs* I’m sorry that you had to go through that and I’m glad that you’re getting over it

Here you have it! Thank you for your request and I really hope it helps

Yoosung

When he hears everything MC has gone through, he embraces them with tears in his eyes.

“You are so strong, MC,” he would say, hugging them tighter.

He’ll be somehow jealous of the other person that took their virginity, but only because he wants to be special for them, too. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean he thinks MC has nothing to offer him.

“You’ve given me strength and support as no one ever did, and that’s something only you could give me, and more special than anything else anyone has to offer. You are unique and special, MC.”

If MC tells him that he is their true love, he would be over the moon. He values that much more than anything else.

Would leave a message at their phone everyday with something he loves of them

Zen

He would hug and kiss MC when they tell him what they’ve been through. 

He wants to fight the person that hurt them, but what’s important at that moment is comforting MC.

“I don’t mind that you’re not a virgin, MC,” he would reply. “I feel bad because you had to go through that, but I don’t think you have to give me your virginity to give me something new of special. I just want your love.”

Would make campaings to raise awareness of physical and psychological abuse in relationships.

Jaehee

She would be so mad that someone had abused them and even made them think that they have nothing more important and valuable to offer than their virginity.

“MC, so are so brave and strong,” she would hug them. “Stepping out abusive relationships and overcoming them is not easy, so this proves your courage and strength. And you give all that to the people around you. That’s more important than anything else.”

She would remind them that she is not innocent either.

Would probably make a couple of calls to Jumin and Seven to make sure their abusive ex was screwed up forever :)

She would hang positive and encouraging messages in the café, supporting people that are going through hard times.

Jumin

“Give me all their personal details, MC,” he would ask them and get into action directly.

Abusive ex would end up paying for his actions and enjailed thanks to Jumin’s better lawyers and prosecutors, and MC wouldn’t even have to confront them.

When that is solved, he would go back to MC.

He would open his arms and pull them into an embrace.

“The only thing I want from you is your love. You are the most important person in my life and I hate that you had to go through all this. But don’t worry. It’s over now.”

Would offer to take MC to the best therapist to help them overcome it.

707

The life of the abusive ex would be over, but before that, he would give comfort to MC.

He would embrace them and kiss them as they tell him, sharing some HBC or their favourite treat.

“You are amazing, MC. You’ve given me love and the feeling that I deserved that love. You’ve given me a reason to live. That’s more important than anything.”

He’s been in an abusive relationship too, though it was mother-son in his case, but he understands how difficult it is to overcome it. He would admire them a lot for doing it.

V

He understand them perfectly. He has just recently stepped out of a toxic and abusive relationship in which he gave his everything.

“We can go through this together, MC,” he would say.

Together they would help the other overcome their self-esteem issues and being whole again.

Would offer them to go to the same therapist.

Would undertake healthy activities together, like painting or sitting down to write as many reasons as they could think of why they are valid and enough. If V has forgotten something, MC would remind him and viceversa

He would make campaings for awareness to victims of abuse as well.

Saeran

He would be really angry at the abusive ex and swear to destroy them.

As Yoosung, he would be somehow jealous too, but would put that feeling aside to comfort MC.

“I am here now and I will protect you. I won’t let anyone hurt you again. You’ve given me so much already, MC. You’ve given me love, freedom, and showed me how real affection felt. Now, I’m going to do the same for you.”

As V, he would offer MC to go to therapy together.

Vanderwood

MC would have to prevent him from actually killing the abusive ex. He wouldn’t kill them, but the abusive jerk can say goodbye to their life as they’ve lived it up until now :3

He would sit MC on his lap and let them talk as he listens carefully, holding their hand. He doesn’t really know what to say or how to comfort them, but he would make sure MC knows they are loved in other ways.

“You’re safe now,” he would say and kiss their forehead.

Would make their favourite food and cuddle them with a warm cup of tea.

He would be there for anything MC needs.

Requests are OPEN!

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[gureishi]

Would it be possible to request HC of RFA + Minor Trio with an MC who doesn’t allow them to do anything out of love/kindness for them out of fear that it’ll be used against them in an argument since that’s what their ex partners did, however, MC will always do things for them out of love??? Could it also be quite fluffy??? I hope this makes sense!!! Thank you!!💕💕

Of course, my dear!

Zen wants to treat you like a prince or princess; he wants to take you to all your favorite places and hold your hand and remind you that you're stunning and radiant and adored. It makes him sad that you're not used to this; he hates that anyone has ever treated you unkindly. But he'll be patient with you; he knows that these things take time. He's not leaving your side.

Yoosung is so angry at your previous partners that he can hardly stand it. You, he thinks, deserve the world; oh, he despises anyone who has hurt you. You'll have to remind him that the past is the past; he can't change the way they behaved. What he can do, though, is love you unconditionally, no matter what, through it all—oh, and he already does.

Jaehee understands that accepting affection can be difficult and painful. She gets that you're scared—she respects that you need time. She'll do little things—make you a perfect cup of coffee in the morning, tie your hair back for you when it's hot outside. She won't rush you. When you're ready, she'll be waiting; she's happy just to be close to you.

Jumin isn't great at receiving affection either. He's never felt truly intimate with someone the way he does with you; he wants to shower you in praise and gifts and admiration, but he understands why it's hard for you. His instinct is to give you everything; remind him that he can love you without going overboard. It will be good for you both to learn what it is to be adored.

Saeyoung's heart breaks when he thinks about the way you've been treated in the past. He hates anyone who has hurt you; he's livid when he thinks about it, and you'll have to kiss his face and tell him to focus on you and now. Oh, he'll try; it's difficult for him not to tell you how cute you are every minute of every day, but he tries to resist till you're ready to hear it. But there is so much love in his eyes; even without words, you know what he means.

Vanderwood has already looked up all your exes' information and is halfway to the car when you put a hand on his chest to stop him in his tracks. Tracking down your exes won't solve the way you feel now; you don't need him to fight for you. Ah, but he wants to; it's easier than dealing with the horrible way he feels inside when he thinks about your past. He's no good at receiving praise either: it's new to you both. There's so much for you to discover (together).

Jihyun wants to do everything for you. It's easy for him to lose himself in your eyes; he cannot understand how anyone would see you as less than heavenly. But he's a good listener, too: he wants to hear about what you've experienced in the past. He's got his own trauma, of course. He empathizes; you can commiserate and share and learn from one another. You've got the rest of your lives.

GE Saeran sees your face every morning and remembers—again—how it feels to be weightless. He is so head-over-heels for you; he wishes you would let him dote on you. And perhaps the time will come when he will shower you in praise and it won't scare you—but for now, you need him to be cautious. He'll do it; he'll show you he loves you in every way he knows how, and he'll wait and watch. Healing takes time. He'll be there for all of it.

[redpanda-redpanda]

I tried doing V's route, but...ugh. I just wanna clonk the guy over the head and tell him to stop keeping secrets and stop trying to do every dang thing on his own. I like seeing more backstory, and I get that the guy has his own issues, but his character has always bothered me. I didn't really hate him, though, at least not until Saeran's After Ending, and then it was just like wtf dude??? You let your crazy ex kidnap two poor boys who you claimed to want to protect and then kidnap the MC and you don't think anything is wrong with that???

The really bad thing is, I want to replay V's route just so I can see that one Vanderwood chatroom. 😂 Even when Vanderwood "betrayed" MC in Sarean's AE...I just wanted to save him, dang it. I love his character - he really is a good guy at heart, and a big ol' softie, and I've got a soft spot for him. How can you make a guy so pretty and funny and not give him a route in a dating game!!! I'd love to see a Vanderwood route with more behind-the-scenes at the Agency/helping Seven or even a Rika one before she went off-the-rails let's-create-a-cult cuckoo.

I did notice 2 empty boxes in the contacts list, so that gives me some hope that maybe eventually pretty please one day there might be routes for those two...

[lunarmessenger]

May I request headcanons for the RFA + V & Saeran as yanderes? Also, I feel like your work is really underrated, and I wanted you to know that I love you and your writing so much! I hope you have a wonderful day/night :)

YANDERE RFA, V + SAERAN

warnings: mentions of violence and death.

of course you can sweetie! thank u for feeding my yandere obsession mMF YES. Oh my gosh thank you???? I’m so glad that you enjoy my writing!!! T_T that means so so much to me, and I hope you’re enjoying a beautiful day/night as well! this ended up being a little long sorry HAHAHA - luna xx

Zen

• You were both at a local tavern together with the rest of the RFA to celebrate another successful performance of his

• People who were fans of his came up every now and then asking for pictures and autographs and of course you didn’t mind

• Both of you actually enjoyed when his fans would come up because it showed his constant growth and that he was getting closer to his dream every day

• But with his popularity rising, so was yours

• You didn’t have fans necessarily, just admirers that thought you were rather pretty

• One of those admirers happened to be at the tavern and they approached you, a slight tint of red on their cheeks

• “Hello! I really don’t mean to interrupt but, I just wanted to say that I think you’re amazing with all of the help that you do with those amazing parties.”

• You were touched, and while you thanked them while giving them a brief hug you hadn’t noticed that Zen’s mood darkened instantly.

• They had long walked away from you both, and after about an hour Zen gave you a kiss to your forehead while smiling that same sweet smile

• “I’m going to go get some air for a moment, princess.”

• “Are you okay, Zen?”

• “Oh of course, I just wanted to go have a smoke.”

• You disapproved but allowed it anyway, giving him a peck on the lips as he walked away

• You had no idea that he’d singled out that admirer of yours, luring them outside into the alleyway

• He was on them, arm pressed against their neck in the shadows as he pinned them to the wall, eyes dark with jealousy as he growled at them

• “Who gave you the right to talk to MC, hm? Looks like you need to learn a few things...”

• When he came back inside you noticed that his knuckles were slightly bruised, but he still had that same smile that you’d always felt safe with

• “You’re okay...right Zen?”

• “Of course, princess. Nothing to worry about.”

Yoosung

• The epitome of a yandere

• You had decided to drop by at his college to bring him some home made lunch since he’d been a little stressed

• He was sitting with his study group outside on the grass, all of them furiously writing down their notes with their books open

• “Yoosung~ I brought you some stew! You’ve been working so hard.”

• His face instantly lights up as you stroll up, holding out his lunch as you kneel down next to him

• “MC! This is so sweet! Thank you so much!” You were met with endless quick kisses to your face, earning groans and playful complaints from his group

• You kissed the top of his head then walked away, and as soon as you were out of sight his friends just lay it on him

• “Honestly though Yoosung, I’m super jealous. MC is very caring, I wish I had someone like them.”

• yandere mode activated

• He asked that specific friend to help him with a certain subject for just another hour while everyone else packed up

• While they were walking to their classroom together to put away their books Yoosung suddenly grabbed them by the neck and dragged them into an empty classroom

• “You think that you can talk about MC that way? Understand that they’re mine, and don’t you ever forget it.”

• He choked them until their eyes rolled into the back of their head, only letting go when they’d stopped struggling so much

• They were left there, passed out on the ground while Yoosung walked away and went home

• There you were waiting for him, dinner already set out on the table as you grinned at his entrance

• “Honey you’re back!” He smiled, dropping his book bag as he opened his arms for you

• “My precious MC.”

Jaehee

• She was always rather protective of you

• Working at C&R showed her both the good and bad sides of people, especially those involved with business

• So when you’d both gotten to finally have that coffee shop together she’d noticed that the owner of the entire strip was getting a little...too comfortable with you

• They had even mentioned to Jaehee now and then how fun it would be for all of you to “hang out” and that was enough to get them on her blacklist

• You were oblivious of course and that was okay because she was going to take care of it

• “MC, would you mind going shopping for some supplies for the shop? I forgot to grab a couple of things, I’ll meet with the landlord myself to discuss any changes of rent, so don’t worry.”

• Of course you didn’t mind, but you were a little discouraged because it would take you at least an hour to get everything that was on the list she’d handed you

• And, that’s what she was planning on obviously

• She drove to the leasing office after making an appointment with the owner a couple of weeks prior, long hair shaping her face and chest as she purposely tugged down her shirt a little more

• Within minutes the owner was interested, though was still making comments about you and how “sweet and innocent” you were, almost as if describing a toy

• That was enough to make Jaehee grab them by the shoulder and toss them to the ground, hand pressing hard into their chest as they gasped for air, eyes empty as she stared them down

• “MC is not a toy, and you shall treat them with proper respect. They are my partner, and are not open to being with anybody else. Is that understood?”

• The owner was terrified, and just to make sure she didn’t come to them again offered to have you both not pay the rent for the rest of the lease until it was renewed

• “Jaehee! I don’t know how, but we suddenly have enough money to take that trip you wanted to go on! I guess profits have been really great this year!”

• She only smiled, coming up to you from behind and wrapping her arms around you into a warm, yet tight hug

• “It’s all because of you, MC. Without you I would still be lost. Never forget that I love you, and I would do anything to make you happy.”

Jumin

• Also another yandere type man

• He’d invited you along on a business trip in Dubai, and of course you were excited to go just because you were going to be with him

• After a meeting he’d offered to take you to the beach and you were beyond excited, leaving him in the sand as you ran for the ocean

• He watched fondly as you stripped off your bathing suit cover and waded in the water

• He had never seen anything more beautiful in his entire life, and he was thoroughly proud of himself for deciding to take you along with him during a trip

• That is until you were walking back up to the cabana he was under, his brows furrowing as he noticed that you were crossing your arms over your body

• “MC? Is everything alright?”

• You slowly shook your head, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around your body as you sat down on his lap and leaned against his chest

• “I just felt a bit uncomfortable...when you’re done with that glass of wine, can we go back to our hotel?”

• It was then that he looked up in the direction you were walking from, a couple of men staring at you as they chuckled and laughed at themselves while making inappropriate gestures

• He immediately grabbed your shoulders, gently pushing you away so  you could meet his eyes

• “Did they touch you, MC? At all?”

• You shook your head, but he knew that they came pretty close to it from how violently you were shaking just from thinking about it

• While you were resting in his lap he brought up his cell phone, texting the head of his body guards a couple of orders before placing his sunglasses up on his head to look those men in the eye

• Within minutes those two men had been discreetly grabbed and walked off the beach, their eyes full of fear while Jumin smirked as they walked away

• Later that night after you’d fallen asleep in the hotel room he slipped out of the room, adjusting the tie as he took the elevator down to the basement with his escorts

• He was led to a private room, those two men from the beach sitting on chairs in a dimly lit room, faces contorted in fear as Jumin emerged from the shadows

• He gave a heavy sigh, shaking his head as he rolled up the sleeves of his suit, leaning in close as he clicked his tongue

• “You gentlemen have no idea who you’ve messed with. You’ll never see the light of day again.”

• By the time he was back up in the bedroom it was day light, his clothes a bit rough but not enough for you to notice due to the groggy feeling you had from sleep

• “Jumin? Where did you go, honey?”

• “Just an emergency meeting, kitten. Don’t worry. I’ll keep you safe.”

• You hadn’t even noticed the slight hint of blood on the back of his neck...

707

• He’d noticed that you were feeling a bit off for the last couple of weeks, and he’d finally decided to address it with you

• That’s when you told him that you were dealing with your ex partner, who’d recently began to message you non-stop

• The breakup had been extremely messy, and now they were asking for you back

• His eyes clouded over as he asked you to see your phone, and of course you obliged

• He was happy to see that you’d mentioned endlessly that you were with somebody else, going so far as to send a picture of you and Saeyoung so that they would get the hint

• “Can you just block them, Saeyoung? I don’t want to deal with it anymore.”

• He beamed at you, bringing you in for a soft kiss as he hugged you close

• “Of course. Anything for you, MC.”

• And he blocked them of course at your request; but he also decided to take a step further

• He’d found the location of your ex, slipping out in the middle of the night while you were fast asleep

• Bringing Vanderwood with him stating that it was a mission from the agency, he had reached your ex within a few hours, breaking in quietly

• “Why are we really here, Luciel?”

• “Shut up Vanderwood. We’re here to get rid of filth.”

• Your ex slowly woke up to see Saeyoung standing over them, eyes wild as he leaned in close and let out an unhinged giggle

• “You should have left MC alone when you had the chance.”

• Within moments Saeyoung had grabbed them and dragged them out of bed

• He grabbed their head and twisted quickly, a horrifying snap resounding through the quiet bedroom

• “Luciel are you...Luciel?”

• Vanderwood looked shocked at how quickly he hadn’t hesitated, Saeyoung standing over their lifeless body as he looked at his long time partner in crime

• “You do not speak a word of this to MC. Do you understand?”

• Vanderwood agreed without question, and with that the two men drove home in silence

• When you’d awoken Saeyoung was in bed with you, shirt off as he slowly ran his fingers up and down your arms

• “Good morning, Saeyoung. I haven’t heard from my ex for the past few hours; thank you for blocking him.”

• He kissed you softly, running his hands through your hair

• “They won’t bother you anymore, MC. Don’t worry.”

• He smiled.

V

• The two of you had gone to a gallery where he was showcasing his work, the area extremely crowded since he never hosted such events for himself

• His arm was around you all night, except for a brief moment when you’d separated to go use the restroom

• On your way back you were bombarded by reporters, asking all sorts of personal questions while you tried to decline

• V kept his life private for a reason, and while it was very much public information that you two were together, both of you agreed that the public didn’t need to know every single detail about you

• That’s why when he’d noticed the commotion he was immediately engulfed with rage, shoving through the crowd as you tried to protect your eyes from the endless flashes from the cameras

• “Please everybody, back off! Give them some room!”

• He almost snarled, brows furrowed as he took off his suit jacket and wrapped it around you to hide your face

• One particular reporter happened to trip over someone’s feet, shoving you even further into V as you yelped from the contact

• All it took was for V to look at them, and instantly they stumbled backwards, promising that they never purposely tried to hurt you

• Later that day when you’d decided to visit Jaehee to talk about what happened, he took it upon himself to contact that reporter offering an exclusive interview

• The address that the reporter found themselves in was enough to make them regret taking up the offer, waiting outside of an abandoned building

• Before they knew it they were knocked unconscious, V holding an old rusted pipe as he tossed it aside and grabbed the reporter

• He dragged them inside, tossing them into a deep hole that was filled with old rusted metal pieces

• Some were jagged enough that they’d gone right through the reporters limbs and chest, puddles of blood pooling around the now lifeless body as V wiped his nose

• “That will teach you to touch my darling MC.”

• He picked you up from Jaehee’s after taking a shower at home, smiling at you from inside the car as you slid into the passenger seat.

• “Feeling better darling?”

• You nodded, leaning your head against his shoulder as you sighed with a small smile

• “I love you V. Thank you for understanding that I had to get away for a bit.”

• He returned your smile with a slight chuckle

• “I love you too, darling. Glad I could make you feel better.”

Saeran

• He had taken you on a date at the local botanical gardens, the two of you holding hands while he explained every type of flower’s meaning

• It was the perfect day, the sun shining on the two of you as you lazily strolled around

• He thought that absolutely nothing could ruin it

• That is, until one of the employees accidentally bumped into you while holding a few roses, one of the stems brushing against your arms

• “Ouch!”

• You’d cried out, a couple of thorns from the stems sticking out of your skin as you hissed and reached to pluck them out

• “Darling! Oh darling, are you alright?”

• Saeran was immediately fussing over you, and while you were distracted tending to your small scratches the employee immediately looked down in shame and panic

• “I am so so sorry! It was an accident!”

• When you weren’t looking Saeran glared daggers at the employee, taking notice of their name as he told them to leave you two alone

• “Are you sure you’re okay, MC?”

• You looked up with a small smile, shrugging your shoulders as you grabbed his hand

• “I’m fine, Saeran. Oh, did that employee leave already? I wanted to tell them that I was okay...”

• After so much reassurance you both continued on with your day at the garden

• Saeran mused that he had to use the restroom so you promised to wait at one of the benches under the shaded trees in the garden

• While you thought that he was on his way towards the employee’s only sections, having snatched a hat from one of the employees when they weren’t looking and making his way towards the break area

• There he’d found the employee that had bumped into you, standing at their locker; alone.

• He was behind them in minutes, shoving them into the lockers and pressing hard as he let out a deep menacing giggle

• “Found you.”

• He was back to you within twenty minutes; asking that you two finish the day with some ice cream before going home

• Of course you didn’t object, and while you were riding in the car you had heard a slight bump in the back

• “What was that Saeran?”

• “I’m not sure, MC. Let me check and see if something might have fell in the trunk.”

• He pulled over, leaving the stereo on as he got out of the car and opened the trunk

• When he was sure that you weren’t looking he leaned in close, the employee looking up at him with tears in their eyes and duct tape over their mouth

• They were bound by utility wires, squirming in fear as Saeran grabbed the tire iron and grinned down at them

• “Didn’t I say to keep quiet? We’re almost home.”

• With one hard swing the employee was unconscious, Saeran tossing the iron back into the trunk and slamming it closed

• “What was it, Saeran?”

• “Oh, nothing my princess, the spare tire just came loose. Let’s go home, darling.”

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MASTERLIST PART 6

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UPDATED AS OF 07/28/2021 (IF YOU THINK I MISSED A FAVORITE OF YOURS LET ME KNOW AND I’LL FIX THE LIST)

Ray + Danger

Single Parent MC W/ Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran

GE Saeran W/ an MC who plays a trick on him

Saeran x Yoosung x MC poly ship

Seven x Zen x MC poly ship

GE Saeran + Seven catching you singing

RFA + Minor Trio W/ an MC who won’t sleep

General GE Saeran fluff

Taking GE Suit Saeran on a date

Su-Jin [Kid Saeran] meeting another little

Jumin + V W/ an MC who has a lot of cats

Grave [SE Suit Saeran] with an affection MC

VAE Ray and MC in a relationship 

MC calling Saeran their husband before they’re married

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + VAE Ray + Unknown + SE Saeran + V W/ an MC that bakes them something sweet

Giving Ray kisses on the neck

SE Saeran + GE Saeran W/ an MC studying for scholarship

GE Saeran W/ an MC that writes him love letters

SE Saeran + SE Ray + Grave [SE Suit Saeran] + Su-Jin [Kid Saeran] when Lila [my MC] brings home a kitten

GE Saeran W/ an MC who is gullible 

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran if an MC paints their nails

Ray + Suit Saeran W/ a Psych Major MC

Ray + SE Saeran W/ an MC with an abusive EX

Grave [SE Suit Saeran] W/ a skittish MC

Ray getting an love letter from MC but their handwriting could use some work

Cow Boy Suit Saeran

MC studying flowers for GE Saeran

GE Saeran comforting an overworked MC

RFA + GE Saeran + V morning kisses with MC

RFA + GE Saeran W an MC that doesn’t think they’re worthy of love

RFA + Vanderwood + V + GE Saeran W/ an MC who uses She/They

Unknown + Ray with a hacker MC

RFA + GE Saeran W/ an MC smushing their face

Poetry + GE Saeran

GE Saeran W/ an MC that plays Otome

GE Saeran W/ an MC that draws on their arms

GE Saeran W/ an MC who doubts their worth

MC sneaking a kiss when they think GE Saeran is asleep

GE Saeran stitching flowers into MC’s veil

Vanderwood + Yoosung W/ an MC who is losing earing in one ear

Grave [SE Suit Saeran] W/ an MC who is done with him

Painting + GE Saeran

GE Saeran W/ an MC who isn’t big on PDA

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + Unknown + SE Saeran W/ an MC who passes out suddenly

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + Unknown + SE Saeran + VAE Ray W/ an MC on their birthday

GE Saeran W/ an anxious MC

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + Unknown + SE Saeran W/ an MC with good puppy eyes

Ray + GE Saeran W/ an MC that’s not great at baking

Seeing MC down the aisle with GE Saeran

Ray + GE Saeran + SE Saeran W/ an MC who struggles with dissociation after confronting their triggers

SE Saeran W/ an MC who struggles with isolation

Ray + GE Saeran + Unknown + SE Saeran W/ an MC who is too nervous to stim around them

Seven + Zen + Minji [CMC] + Judas [CMC] W/ an MC that’s overworked

GE Saeran + Seven W/ an MC who is sick

Raising a cat with GE Saeran

Seven W/ an MC that overworks themselves emotionally

V with a MC who is quarantined 

RFA W/ an MC who has a breakdown

GE Saeran W/ a sick MC

Saeran W/ an MC with a bad hair cut

Zen W/ an MC who bikes

Su-Jin [Kid Saeran] When his best friend is sad

GE Saeran W/ an MC with red hair

RFA + GE Saeran W/ a Lolita MC that makes them outfits

VAE Ray W/ an MC who comforts him during a storm

SE Saeran comfort HC

Ray W/ an MC who compliments him

GE Saeran W/ an MC with allergies 

RFA + V + GE Saeran W/ an MC that longboards

Lady Ray + Lady Suit Saeran + Lady GE Saeran + Lady VAE!Ray + Lady Unknown + Lady SE Saeran W/ an MC who plays with their hair

GE Saeran W/ an MC who has a puppy

SE Saeran + Ray W/ an MC gets them to watch Bee and Puppycat

Suit Saeran + Comfort

Ray getting headpats from MC

GE Saeran W/ an MC that wears a dress with his face on it

Unknown being called Sugar

SE Saeran comforting an MC that can’t eat

MC taking care of a sick Suit Saeran

If MC leads a dance with Ray

RFA + GE Saeran W/ an MC that wants to confront their abusive family

GE Saeran W/ an MC that lost their pet

Suit Saeran + forgiveness

GE Saeran W/ an MC that wrote a song for him

Falling Asleep W/ Ray

GE Saeran W/ a cat

Seven + GE Saeran W/ an MC being bullied over their haircut

GE Saeran W/ an MC who like bitter things

GE Saeran W/ an Ace MC

GE Saeran + SE Saeran W/ an MC anxious about starting meds

RFA if MC got pulled into ANOTHER messenger by a stranger

MC dozing off and calling GE Saeran “Ray and Saeran”

MC seeing VAE Ray’s scars for the first time

MC giving Ray hickeys 

Tall MC comforting Suit Saeran

Ray W/ a clingy MC

Ray curled up in MC’s lap

Jumin + V + Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran W/ a supernatural MC

MC calling Suit Saeran “Suit”

Doting on Ray when he’s tired

Suit Saeran being praised by his MC

Suit Saeran comforted by a kitten + Continuation + Contin. 3

MC putting Suit Saeran in a blanket burrito 

Overworked Ray collapsing in front of MC

Telling Ray he has a kissable face

MC wearing a shark onesie for GE Saeran

Hitting on SE Saeran with cheesy one-liners

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran Kiss HC + VAE Ray + Unknown + SE Saeran

MC doting on Ray by calling him their prince

Unknown taking MC during the Christmas DLC

MC gets GE Saeran a penguin cake

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + Seven W/ an MC that feels “dumb”

RFA + Vanderwood + GE Saeran W/ an MC who laughs a lot

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran W/ a cake decorator MC

Seven W/ an MC that’s been masking then pain finally cracking

Ray being pulled into MC’s lap

MC teaching Seven how to garden to surprise GE Saeran

MC helping Ray practice his grammar 

VAE Ray + SE Saeran + GE Saeran W/ an MC who rides motorcycles

MC taking VAE Saeran on a motorcycle ride

MC wearing a strawberry costume for GE Saeran

GE Saeran comforting an MC that’s studying hard

Suit Saeran Birthday Title 2021 blurb

GE Saeran making a friend at the aquarium 

SE Saeran W/ an MC afraid of horror movies

Ray + GE Saeran + Unknown W/ an MC with acne scars 

GE Saeran W/ an MC who just got a puppy

Assistant MC paints Unknown a photo of the sky

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + Unknown W/ a Ouji Male MC

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + VAE Ray + Unknown + SE Saeran getting them to blush

GE Saeran reacting to MC wearing Ray’s jacket

GE Saeran W/ an MC afraid of bugs

Comforting GE Saeran during a breakdown

GE Saeran W/ a messy MC

GE Saeran getting a bunny

Calling Suit Saeran a good boy

GE Saeran + “My sweet, stupid love.”

Wedding Night [SFW] W/ GE Saeran

GE Saeran W/ an LDR

Suit Saeran being tickled

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran W/ a Male MC that likes to play games

Seven Cuddle HC

Ray W/ a shy MC

GE Saeran as a dad 

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran W/ an MC that sings a lot

GE Saeran W/ an MC struggling to find work

Jumin W/ an MC that thinks they’re faking their pain

Ray W/ an MC that’s failed making him chocolates

Seven Cuddle HC

Ray being comforted after taking too much elixir 

GE Saeran sings MC a lullaby

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + Unknown + SE Saeran + VAE Ray W/ a skittish MC

RFA + V + GE Saeran W/ an Hikikomori MC

Suit Saeran W/ an MC who had a nightmare where he died

V + Zen W/ an Ouji male MC

MC knits Suit Saeran a hat

Ray’s favorite ways to be kissed

Pillow Talk Saeran

Pillow Talk Jaehee

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + SE Saeran W/ an MC with Resting Bitch Face

GE Saeran W/ an MC that plays through an injury

Calling SE Saeran + GE Saeran a pretty boy

GE Saeran comforting an MC that was harrassed 

Seven W/ an MC that’s scared of being alone

Ray W/ an MC that talks to flowers 

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran W/ an MC that sings them lullabies 

GE Saeran W/ an MC that gifts others on their birthday

Shopping W/ Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran

GE Saeran W/ a jokester MC

When GE Saeran is mad about something

Reassuring GE Saeran of his beauty

Zen + Seven looking after a Trans Teen MC whose family disowned them

Zen comforting an MC on vocal rest

GE Saeran W/ an MC that feels like they have to do everything to be praised

GE Saeran honeymoon ideas

Unknown comforting an MC on their period

Ray W/ a clumsy MC

GE Saeran W/ an MC that does henna

Seven W/ a Shy MC

Suit Saeran + Ray W/ an MC with resting bitch face

Unknown when his MC makes grabby hands

Suit Saeran W/ an MC that does their makeup like a jointed doll

GE Saeran W/ an MC getting their wisdom teeth out

Choi twins as dads

MC smacking Ray’s butt + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran + SE Saeran

Ray + Suit Saeran + GE Saeran W/ an MC who woke up like this

Seven’s night drive with MC

GE Saeran W/ a lactose intolerant MC

MC sneaking in to see Ray

RFA W/ a pianist MC

Touching VAE Ray’s scars

Comforting GE Saeran after a nightmare

MC not wanting GE Saeran to leave bed

MC being teased for having a crush on another member

[reifromrfa]

Surprises: Vanderwood x MC | Mysme RBB fic

Hi guys! I’m sure you’ve seen this project in the fandom, there are a lot of talented artists and writers who are a part of it ^^ This piece is for the @mysme-rbb and it was such a thrill to write it! I’ve missed writing for the fandom and I’m glad I got this opportunity to do so <3 Even luckier that I got paired with two amazing artists! 

For this first collab, I got paired with the wonderful GLX ! Please check out their instagram HERE!  We’re super lucky to have collaborated on a character we both love: Vanderwood! So I hope you enjoy the story and I hope I can write for everyone again soon ヾ(@^▽^@)ノ PS: I’ll edit this post with the link to the art once it’s out! ^^

. ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : – ⭒ ⊹ ⭒ – : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ .

Surprises

In collaboration with gl.artsy 

"Hurry!"

Vanderwood chuckles and closes the car door, hoisting bags and baskets on his arms and shoulders. MC laughs and hugs the beach towels to her chest, grinning widely.

"Sorry...I'm a little excited," her grin turns sheepish but Vanderwood shakes his head, his smile mirroring her own. Seeing her this happy makes him feel things he hasn't felt before --pleasant feelings. Feelings...that a secret agent just doesn't have the luxury to be thinking about, much less feel. But he's not a secret agent anymore --he has a legal job now, one where he doesn't have to risk his life everyday or dirty his hands. Hell, the dirtiest his hands can get with his new job as Jumin's bodyguard is cleaning up after his cat.

With his free hand, he reaches for hers and weaves their fingers together.

Today is their one-year anniversary and Vanderwood wants everything to be absolutely perfect. He's not one for grand gestures and romantic stuff, but he knows celebrations like these matter to girls.

In the past year he's been with MC, he's gotten used to watching those cheesy romantic chick flicks. Never in his life did he imagine he'd be forced to watch those kinds of shi--stuff. But he's braved through The Notepad, A Stroll to Remember, Crazy Silly Love...and he's learned a lot from those movies. For one, his girlfriend ends up crying every time they watch the shows together.

Every. Single. Time.

But he'd see how immersed she is in the scenes where the guys make a big move for the girl. Vanderwood would notice how she heaves a deep sigh and wipes her eyes, a dreamy smile on her face.

Ha...he's new to this relationship thing but he's not stupid; Vanderwood knows how this works. The bigger the gesture, the happier MC will be...

...right?

He's startled out of his thoughts when MC tugs his hand, pointing at a spot on the beach. "Over there! There's a free spot there!"

Vanderwood follows after MC and starts setting up their towels and beach umbrella. This is the first step in his grand surprise for MC today: spend the morning at the beach, a place MC rarely went to. The excited look on her face is all the confirmation he needs; he did good, choosing this as the start of their date.

MC sits on the towel under the shade of the umbrella and takes off her wide-brimmed hat, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. When she opens them, she turns to Vanderwood. "Baby, this is perfect. The skies are clear, there's a breeze and there's not much people; it's almost like we have the beach to ourselves!"

Vanderwood chuckles, sitting beside his girlfriend and reaching out to tuck her hair behind her ear. "You like it?"

At his touch, she blushes and smiles, nodding her head. "I do, Vanderwood. I really do."

He leans forward, lips quirking up into a smirk. "Good...that's real good, MC." Vanderwood can see the blush on her face deepening as he inches closer and his own heart races, eyes darting to her slightly-parted lips. As he draws nearer though, he hears a whooshing sound through the air and a distant yell: "LOOK OUT!"

His reflexes kick in and Vanderwood pulls MC against his chest then pins her against the ground, using his body to shield her from whatever it is --MC doesn't even have the time to process what's happening. But she feels herself warming, eyes fixated on Vanderwood's tense expression, at the way he's hovering on top of her, holding her protectively against him.

A second later, their umbrella is knocked over and a spray of sand flies across Vanderwood's back. He turns away and shields MC's eyes, a million thoughts already flying through his mind.

"Could it be that some agents found me? How many are there? How am I gonna get MC safely to the car? The taser's in the bag, if I could just reach it in time

"Vanderwood turns his head to look for the target-

-when his eyes fall to the white volleyball lying on the sand near them.

"Sorry! I'm so sorry, that's my fault!!!" A kid with blonde hair is running up to them, waving his hand and trying to bow at the same time. Vanderwood's eyes narrow. Wait a minute...isn't that-

"Yoosung?" comes MC's voice.

Sure enough, Yoosung's purple eyes widen as recognition dawns and he laughs, running faster. Right behind him is the silver-haired actor and Jaehee Kang, all dressed in their beachwear. Zen smiles when he spots the two familiar faces but it only lasts for a second --the moment he realizes the position the couple are in...

"YA!!! Vanderwood! What are you doing!" Zen glares at Vanderwood, pointing an accusatory finger at the Silver Spoon's bodyguard. Vanderwood narrows his gaze at the actor but hurriedly straightens himself, his face feeling warm.

"Baby, are you okay?"

"I am...what was that all about?" MC takes Vanderwood's hand and he pulls her up just as Yoosung stops in front of them, a sheepish smile on his face.

"Sorry! Zen hit the ball too hard and I received it wrong so it went flying...I didn't know it would end up here where you guys are! I didn't even know you two were going to be here too!"

Vanderwood rubs the back of his neck, wishing they'd leave him and MC alone. It's not that he doesn't like them, but today he'd like MC all for himself. "Ha...yeah, what a coincidence."

"Ya, you!" Zen jabs a finger at Vanderwood's chest, eyes blazing. "What the heck was that!"

Vanderwood looks at Zen with a deadpan look on his face. "I thought there was a threat, so I was defending my girlfriend. Will you stop having perverted thoughts?"

MC giggles. "It's true, Zen! He was just trying to protect me~"

"That's very quick thinking." Jaehee pipes in, picking up the ball. "I suppose that's what makes you a great bodyguard, Vanderwood."

"Ha...thanks." Vanderwood feels awkward still, but for an ex-agent with no family and no friends...his life's shaping out real good. Still, friends or not, he wants these people to go away and let him pamper his girlfriend. "So, now that that's settled-"

"OH! Why don't you two join us in a game of volleyball? Please!!! I'm tired of picking up the ball all the time!" Yoosung begs them, hands pressed together in front of him.

"Aww, that sounds fun! We're game, right, baby?" MC says, winking at Vanderwood. To the others, she says, "The two of us will be in a team against you guys! You'll see, Vanderwood will carry our team!"

Vanderwood can't help but feel proud at MC's words. Okay...maybe one game of volleyball wouldn't hurt. After that, they'll go back to their spot and maybe he can go swimming with MC, or get some cool drinks.

~

Yoosung, Jaehee and Zen stayed with them the entire time. After volleyball, they took MC and Vanderwood to their rented cabin and shared their meal. Vanderwood and Zen ended up grilling meat and seafood for the rest but it was actually fun. The non-stop chatter and laughs, the volleyball games, seeing MC enjoy herself --okay okay, it's not so bad that their first date got interrupted. But of course, Vanderwood has more tricks up his sleeves.

A long drive and a shower later, Vanderwood and MC change into more semi-formal attire as he drives them to one of the fancy restaurants in town. The restaurant is situated atop a building, with the entire floor encased in glass windows so guests can dine with a view overlooking South Korea. It's fine dining and Vanderwood has never been to a classy restaurant while off-duty; to be honest, something like this kinda suits Jumin Han more...but Vanderwood doesn't want to take MC to their regular dining spots. No, for this special day she deserves something special too.

As they're led to their seats by the hostess, Vanderwood once again intertwines his fingers with hers. "I heard this place has the best seoullangtang."

MC tugs at his hand, looking at him with narrowed eyes. "Baby, this place is really expensive...you didn't have to."

Ha...oh no, doesn't she like it?

"It's our anniversary," he tells her, lifting their hands and then turning hers so he can kiss the back of it. "Don't even think about that, baby."

MC turns red at Vanderwood's blatant display of affection. Usually, he's more reserved and careful when they're in public; she assumed it's because of his past and she didn't mind. But today, he's been more touchy and showy...MC has to admit, it's giving her heart a pleasant workout. They're seated right by the window and Vanderwood is the perfect gentleman, pulling her chair out for her and helping her onto her seat. MC feels shy all of a sudden as Vanderwood slides into his seat across her. With the dim lighting from the restaurant, the candle in the middle of the table casts Vanderwood's face in a warm glow and MC unconsciously swallows, entranced by him.

Their previous dates were never this fancy and she's not complaining --she loves wherever they are, be it the beach or the supermarket, a fancy restaurant or McFonald's. As long as they're together, she's happy.

But seeing her boyfriend all dressed up in a crisp button-down shirt and a coat, hair tied into a half-ponytail, brown eyes staring at her --she can't help but feel the depth and seriousness of their relationship. Today is their anniversary, which means she's spent 365 days with this man...more than that, of course. Ever since they met, her days have been full of color and life. MC reaches across the table for his hand and holds it tightly in hers.

"I love you, Vanderwood."

Vanderwood's glad it's kinda dark because his heart does that weird little thing and he feels his cheeks burn as a smile spreads across his face. "I love you too, MC."

She mirrors his smile and it's strange but MC feels like she did the first time she met him in person, nervous and intimidated, but at the same comforted by his presence and intrigued. This once mysterious man is hers and though she knows she's barely scratched the surface of all that he is, she can't wait to learn more about him everyday, for the rest of their lives.

"Baby, order whatever you like, okay? Haha, don't be worrying about the prices." Vanderwood says as they open their menus. MC's eyes are skimming through the dishes (half of which she can't even pronounce because they're in different languages) when she hears the sound of a familiar voice.

"I didn't expect to see you both here this evening."

Vanderwood tenses. No freaking way...

But he's been hanging around that voice for months now and he'd recognize it anywhere --his boss, Jumin Han. Vanderwood reluctantly looks at the man standing beside their table, the leader of the RFA at his side. Jihyun at least looks apologetic for barging into their date.

"Jumin! Jihyun! What a coincidence!" MC exclaims happily, smiling at them. Truth be told, she was looking forward to spending more alone time with her boyfriend, but she also doesn't want to be rude to her friends. "Did you guys just arrive?"

"Yes. A business colleague recommended this place. I would have asked for a private room but Jihyun preferred to stay close to the windows."

Jihyun laughs good-naturedly at Jumin's words. "This place is popular for their stunning view of the city, after all. We should get going to our table, Jumin, let's not bother them..."

"Have a good time, boss, Jihyun." Vanderwood gives them a little wave. "Nonsense. We haven't seen MC in a while. Perhaps we should ask for a bigger table and dine together."

You've got to be kidding me.

"Jumin-" Jihyun tries to interrupt, but Jumin is already gesturing for the host. In mere minutes, Vanderwood and MC are seated with Jihyun and Jumin. Of course...it's not all that bad. He didn't have to be so formal with his boss since they're outside of work, and Jumin knew his way around the menu; the meal Jumin ordered for them was mouth-wateringly delicious. Vanderwood had no idea which ones were good, so he's grateful for that part, at least.

But seriously...this was starting to get annoying. Would the RFA be popping up at his planned dates with MC? Vanderwood represses a sigh though, and fights the itch for a cigarette.

They enjoy their meal and, realizing he has no choice but to endure it, Vanderwood relaxes and allows himself to enjoy the company.

All of a sudden, they're bathed in a hue of colors and MC's eyes turn to the windows, widening with surprise. The sky is lit up by fireworks --something Vanderwood had arranged for. Her eyes are bright and her smile is priceless. As the fireworks paint the night sky with streaks of brilliant color, MC feels a peace inside her, knowing that's exactly what she was thinking of moments before. Vanderwood is like the scene outside, illuminating her life with the most dazzling colors.

And while MC gazes at the beautiful display, Vanderwood stares, enchanted, at the woman who brought light to his life.

~

The last stop of the evening is the last showing of the latest romance movie, a movie MC has been waiting for. Vanderwood settles into their comfortable lazy boy couches, glad he paid for these seats.

"I'm so excited, I've heard a lot of good reviews already!" MC whispers to him, leaning close. Vanderwood chuckles.

"Baby, it's gonna be amazing." He leans closer to her, stealing a quick kiss in the dark theater. MC bites her lower lip as he pulls away, wanting to tell him how much she loves him. But the movie starts and MC has to stop herself from squealing in excitement. She keeps her hand locked with his, eyes focused on the screen.

Vanderwood feels relaxed now, knowing no one can interrupt them, knowing he can enjoy this moment with his girlfriend and sneak glances at her cute reactions.

But just thinking those thoughts has jinxed the situation. The doors to the cinema creak open and Vanderwood picks up the sound of popcorn bags and two hushed whispers. He glances at the empty seats beside him and sighs.

"Oh! If it isn't Mary and MC!"

Vanderwood curses inwardly and almost slaps his hand to his face. No. No freaking way. No damn way.

But after some shuffling sounds, Saeyoung plops down on the seat beside Vanderwood with Saeran occupying the other.

"Ohoho, I didn't know you were into romance movies, Vandy~" Saeyoung whispers before leaning forward in his seat and waving at MC. "Hi, MC! Thanks for restarting this guy's heart! If you ask me, you should have used a tase-"

"Ya! Shut up!" Vanderwood says, a little too loudly. The audience shushes him and Vanderwood slinks into his seat while Saeyoung covers his laughs with a hand.

For the duration of the movie, Vanderwood has to put up with Saeyoung's reactions and his hushed side comments. At some point, popcorn starts to fly towards the brown-haired man too, bouncing off his hair. Saeran shakes his head, heaving a sigh as Saeyoung takes another popcorn and throws it subtly to Vanderwood. The ex-agent was ready though; he catches the popcorn and throws it back to Saeyoung, who slides down his chair dramatically.

"I've been hit...Saeran ah, save yourself~~~"

Vanderwood glances at MC's face to watch her reaction and he's surprised to see her eyes fixed on him. She's biting her lower lip, trying to stop herself from laughing. Vanderwood smirks, reaching out and freeing her lower lip from her bite.

"You want a shot at the idiot?" Vanderwood murmurs near her ear. MC nods and takes a piece of popcorn then tosses it to Saeyoung, who's crawling up his chair as quiet as he can.

Saeyoung gasps and flops back down on the ground, holding his chest as though he's wounded.

"Sneak attack! Saeran, help m-"

"No."

"Okay no ;;;;"

~

Vanderwood stirs, stretching his arms above his head with a yawn.

Damn, what time is it?

Yesterday felt so long --with all that happened, Vanderwood feels exhausted and a little disappointed at himself for failing MC. Everything should have been perfect, but as luck would have it, the RFA just had to meddle in all his plans.

He lays in bed, blinking away his sleepiness, wondering if he can do anything today to salvage their anniversary. Absently, he reaches beside him, wanting to pull MC to his side and wake her up with kisses --but his hands come up blank.

"What the-?"

His head whips to the empty space beside him and Vanderwood sits up just as the door opens. MC comes in, balancing a small tray table filled with food.

"Baby, what are you doing?" Vanderwood asks, bewildered. He starts to move from the bed but MC makes a sound and continues moving towards him.

"No no, you stay right there," she says, eyes staring at the orange juice sloshing inside the glass. "Don't get off the bed, baby!"

Vanderwood freezes, unsure what's happening. Finally, MC lays the tray table on the bed and beams at Vanderwood. "Happy anniversary, baby!"

The brown-haired man blinks, surprised. Then a soft chuckle escapes his lips. "MC, baby...did you do all this for me?"

MC shrugs, her smile wide enough to light up the room. "Maybe~"

She carefully sits on the bed closest to Vanderwood, tucking her hair behind her ear. "Baby, yesterday was amazing! I wasn't expecting those surprises at all."

Vanderwood's brows furrow. "What do you mean..? MC...I...was gonna apologize-"

"What? For what?"

Vanderwood awkwardly scratches his cheek, not sure what to say. "Uh...ha, 'coz I didn't intend for the RFA to show up. And I mean, anniversaries aren't supposed to be celebrated like that...right? The movies we watched, the celebrations ain't like that."

Giggling, MC leans towards her boyfriend and kisses his cheek. "Oh Vanderwood, it was perfect. I had so much fun, even more so because our friends were with us celebrating our special day with us.

Without the RFA, you and I would have met in a different way. But I like our love story, because everything that has happened so far has led us to this moment, baby." She holds his hands, cheeks turning red. "I loved watching you play volleyball and grill our lunch, I loved listening to you talk with our friends, I loved catching my boyfriend all dressed up to take me on a fancy dinner, and I loved that you sat through another romance movie with me, all the while having a popcorn battle with Saeyoung."

MC squeezes his hands and all of Vanderwood's doubts vanish; his eyes fix on her, his heart beating loudly against his chest.

"Vanderwood...the girls in those movies we watch get one big gesture per movie but I got three amazing dates in one day. My friends were there to celebrate a special day with me: the anniversary of the day I promised forever to the love of my life. And I-"

Before MC could finish her speech, Vanderwood closes the gap between them and meets her lips for a kiss, pulling her close to him without toppling over the tray. MC's hands clutch the front of his shirt and her eyes close, her body tingling as he pours his emotions into their kiss.

"MC," Vanderwood says breathlessly, leaning his forehead against hers, "I love you. I'll keep takin' you out for dates, keep celebrating this day with you every year. 'Coz it's the day you and I got together, the day my life started to make more sense..." He gives her another peck and pulls her closer, stroking her cheek with his thumb. "But every day you remind me that there's more to life than fighting and running. Every day, I wanna see you smile and hear you tell me you love me."

MC giggles and wraps her arms around him. "I love you, Vanderwood." She lays her head on his chest, feeling the strong beat of his heart, a heart that's tied to hers. "Yesterday was amazing but today I'm keeping you all to myself."

Vanderwood chuckles, reaching for a piece of bacon and holding it near her lips. MC takes a small bite from it and Vanderwood takes a larger chunk. "You and me all day, huh?"

MC nods, reaching for her phone. "You and me, all day, everyday." She holds the phone away from them, opening the camera app. "Happy anniversary, baby~"

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Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate, @mysme-rbb :) I had fun and kudos to the mods for an amazing project! 

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[juminhandfs]

The Mysme cast dumping you (as quotes from Frank James YouTube channel)

Zen:

"I've been thinking, I'd rather go through the soul-crushing process of awkward first dates full of mindless small talk all over again than to continue to date you, but you are still a great person."

Yoosung:

"I'm just not over my eX... box, since we've been dating I don't get to play it as much"

Jaehee:

"Relationships sometimes just need time for feelings to grow, but I think it's safe to say, after five years, they are not happening here."

Seven:

"I feel like this relationship is going places... and I'd rather stay home."

Jumin:

"We need to talk.. so i sent you an email that I'd like you to read as soon as I've had a chance to get as far away as possible"

V:

"You've really made me a better person - please don't press me for examples." 

Saeran:

"it's not you, it's my internal reaction to you"

Rika:

“It’s not that we don’t have any chemistry, it’s just that our chemistry is like bleach and ammonium, which when mixed together create toxic chloramine vapor.”

Vanderwood:

"I think we should see other people... Or at least maybe you should, because after dating you I think I would prefer to be around nobody...forever."

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Bonus:

(Jumin's email):

"Let's just be friends, the kind of friends who never see or speak to each other, which is actually how most of my friendships are."

MC:

"We just don't want the same things in life, you want to make new friends and travel the world and have adventures, and I wanna stay up until 4:00 am every night watching police car chases on YouTube."

Happy Valentine's Day! 0/

[juminsmysticmc]

Hello, I love all your headcanon. First sorry if my english suck and can I request the jealous RFA + minor trio with MC who addicted and love playing otome games? I hope you understand my request, thank you sweetie 💙💙💙

RFA + Minor Trio being jealous over a Otome Game addicted MC

Hii my babe! Of course I get it! Your english is perfect! I really love your request, since I play Otome Games myself I knew what to write, lolol! Enjoy and please tell me your opinion!

Jumin

,,I‘m home,“ he tiredly mumbled and kissed you.

Your husband hugged you from behind and kissed your cheek, glancing at your phone.

,,Hello Jumin, was your day okay?“ you asked him.

You didn’t close your phone. The screen stayed on that fictional man who didn’t wear a shirt.

,,Jumin?“ you called him for the third time as he didn’t react to your call.

Instead, his eyes were fixed on your phone.

,,Oh, excuse me, my love. Your game… irritated me,“ he told you honestly.

You chuckled and told him to take a seat next to you.

Then you told him that you were playing ,,Is it love, Ryan“.

,,It reminds me a lot of you. I’ve played otome games ever since I was a teenager,“ you told him and tapped on the screen.

,,But,“ he whispered, took your phone, and slowly pushed you on the couch ,,I’m your only one…“ he jealously whispered into your ear and began to kiss your neck.

Zen

Your boyfriend woke up due to your happy chuckling in the middle of the night.

At first, Zen thought that you were dreaming about something funny, but then he noticed that you were on your phone.

He slowly looked up to observe your screen.

Were you playing a game? 

Suddenly, you turned around and shrieked, almost falling down.

Luckily, Zen was able to hold you before you crashed onto the floor.

,,What are you doing in the middle of the night?’’ he asked you, his voice a bit sheepish.

,,N-Nothing…’’ you tried to lie and looked away.

However, Zen could now look at your phone. A man was talking to you and you had to choose your answers.

,,It’s an otome game… for girls…’’ you whispered.

,,But you have me, you have a boyfriend! Isn’t that cheating? You’re flirting with a stranger!’’ Zen complained.

,,Well,’’ you whispered.

,,To be honest, I’m not flirting. This man here is already my husband. Besides, I’m cheating on him with you, by the way…’’ you explained, but then burst into loud laughter.

Zen hugged you tighter and whined into your chest to love only him and to never leave him.

You nodded and tapped on your screen behind his back, trying to hold back laughter.

Yoosung

Whenever your husband played his game LOLOL, you used that time to stay on the phone yourself and play your favorite otome games.

It wasn’t that you were hiding them, but you guys didn’t really talk about them.

,,Oh, Lisa, are you hungry?’’ you asked your cat when she nuzzled her head against your leg and began to meow.

You quickly laid your phone down and got up, ready to feed your pet.

While you fed Lisa, Yoosung paused his game and came to check on you.

Well, he was hungry too after all.

However, he didn’t find you. Instead, he just found your phone with your screen still on.

Yoosung looked closer at the picture in front of him and began to play the scene.

He kept tapping on the screen and read out what the man on the screen said.

,,You unlocked the special scene due to your right choices. Would you like to play the special scene or do you want to go back to the basic story?’’ the display suddenly lit up.

Yoosung decided to play the special scene and quickly let the phone fall when he saw the two protagonists half naked.

This was also the time when you came back and saw him.

,,Oh my god! I missed half of the story, Yoosung?! And you even unlocked the special scene!’’ you complained and looked at the screen in disbelief.

,,WHY ARE YOU PLAYING THINGS LIKE THIS, MC? Am I not enough for you??’’ he asked you.

You shook your head and kissed him telling him over and over that it was just a game and fiction.

,,But tell me, what happened?!’’ you kept whining.

Jaehee

,,I don’t think this is a good idea, Mc,’’ Jaehee told you, unsure.

To be honest, she was excited too, but she was also jealous.

Why did you play games like these where the girl has to flirt with random guys you have choose?

Did she lack something?

Jaehee felt weird at the thought of you playing things like these. She didn’t really like it.

,,It’s okay, you’ll like it! I’ve been playing it for a long time and it’s pretty interesting!’’ you told her and turned on your laptop, showing her a game you had for a long time.

The main girl could see a demon and her teddy bear suddenly began to talk. Both of them wanted to kill her so the purpose of the game was to not die.

And there were different routes.

One of the demon, the teddy, the childhood friend, the ex boyfriend. or the woman next door.

,,You can’t forget to save so you can always return back whenever you make a mistake,’’ you told her and played.

It was quite funny to play with you. She really enjoyed it.

,,We got the bad ending,’’ you sighed and looked at the screen.

Your ex boyfriend cut off your head and put it in a glass.

,,This game is weird, Mc,’’ Jaehee tried to smile as she looked terrified at the scene.

,,True, luckily I have you so there’s no need to be jealous, Jaehee,’’ you told her and chuckled as she embarrassedly looked away from you.

Saeyoung

,,Could you please stop looking into my stuff and deleting my games? I’m tired of starting over all the time,’’ you mumbled as Saeyoung sat in front of his big screen.

,,Well, I don’t get why you need to play these kinds of games. I mean, you have me,’’ Saeyoung sulked.

He didn’t even look at you from the corner of his eye.

,,Saeyoung, they aren’t even real people. I’m just playing this because I think that it’s funny when I don’t have anything else to do!’’ you answered.

,,Well, you could play sudoku on your phone or Candy Crush! Why must it be this odd game SSum?’’ Saeyoung asked you.

This time he looked at you.

You rolled your eyes and kissed him.

,,I only love you. You are my love and characters in a game won’t change my feelings, so dare to delete my game again and you will drive to the shop with a bike, I swear,’’ you hissed.

,,I just became a mother. Now I need to play three seasons again!’’ you whined.

,,If that’s so, we can replay the stuff from yesterday night!’’ Saeyoung teased and pulled you onto his lap.

Saeran

,,Don’t you love me?’’ he asked you.

His eyes were teary.

,,Am I not enough for you, Mc…?’’ Saeran asked you and looked at you with his big eyes.

He looked like a puppy right now.

You chuckled and kissed his forehead.

,,You are more than enough. I just played this game in my teenage years and it’s still ongoing so there are emotional memories that make me hesitate to delete it,’’ you tried to explain.

,,I understand,’’ Saeran mumbled and hugged you.

He was still worried and a bit jealous.

The situation reminded him of the time when he tried to lure you with the RFA, telling you that they were just Al’s, so it was kind of hard for him to accept your taste in games.

What if these Al’s weren’t fake, but instead real people? he asked himself.

However, he quickly found out the difference.

,,I now know why it was so easy to get you to come along with me,’’ Saeran laughed and tapped on his screen.

,,Are you really playing my otome game?’’ you asked him and shook your head.

Jihyun

Your husband had to understand that you had games like these and that you enjoyed them.

Of course, he was jealous of the fictional people in your phone.

You often chuckled or smiled when you played the game.

He was jealous.

Why couldn’t he make you react like that?

He wondered if you liked the game more than him.

But you quickly explained to him that you played that game ever since he left you.

,,Saeyoung felt bad, the RFA wasn’t working out that well, you didn’t tell me where you were, and you left me here.

Only your letters were a sign for me that you were still alive.

I was stressed out at the time,’’ you began.

,,That’s when I began to play these otome games, just to feel better and distract myself.

And one thing led to another, the game went on, and it showed me many other games.

I know that they aren’t real and I only love you so there’s no need to worry,’’ you told him.

He nodded. You must have felt lonely.

He was the one who made you play these kinds of games and thanks to them you could wait for him, so who was he and what right did he have to make you delete them?

Jihyun accepted the games afterwards and even began to watch walkthroughs with you.

Vanderwood

From the outside, he didn’t really care.

And since he looked as if it didn’t matter to him, you kept playing the game in front of him.

You kept giggling whenever something cute happened and became excited whenever something horrible happened.

You couldn’t stop talking about them; the boys in the game who helped you and fell in love with you.

One day it was too much; even for the man with the handsome face.

,,Mc! I’m here, I’m your boyfriend, could you praise me too?’’ he asked you.

His red face distracted you from his words and made you laugh loudly as you turned off your phone and hugged him.

You gave him a big deep kiss and praised him for everything.

,,You did well! I’m proud of you for choosing such a fine woman like me!’’ you laughed and felt how he pushed you back on the couch.

Your hair was all over the pillows.

You laughed as you observed his embarrassed face.

,,Come here and make me feel your chest so that I can praise you some more,’’ you kept teasing him and kissed him, stroking his hair as soon as he laid over you.

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MASTERLIST 2

MASTERLIST 3

14.04.2020// 23:41 MEST

[that-crazy-five-foot-two-chick]

Me, at 6am, having stayed up all night writing 5k words: I never want to write again. Or at least not for a couple weeks.

Also me: OMGOSH THIS SONG WOULD BE SO GREAT FOR A PREQUEL FIC

Still me: ಠ∀ಠ

So yeah, I've been simmering this idea for a month or two now. It can be read as a standalone, but is meant as a prequel to my other fic, Blind Trust. The song is Waste It on Me by Steve Aoki ft. BTS and you should totally give it a listen!

Hurt/comfort, 1.1k words

Moving Saeran into the bunker was a deceptively difficult task. Mostly because he had limited possessions, clothes that wouldn't even fill a backpack, and, to top it all off, no bed to sleep in. So, the twins left to go shopping for necessities, leaving Vanderwood and MC to deal with the chaos of the bunker. They tackled various tasks to attempt to clean up the place as best they could, but eventually, there was only so much more that could be done without the items from the shopping trip. Naturally, then, the only thing to do was steal Saeyoung's snacks and collapse on his couch. After munching for a few minutes, Vanderwood broke the silence.

"I've got to ask. How on earth did you deal with all of the insanity—Saeran, the crazy woman, that blue-haired man, even Sev-Saeyoung—without losing your mind entirely?"

MC's face forced itself into a small smile. "Let's just say I have experience dealing with dysfunctional people."

Vanderwood hummed. "I won't ask unless you want to tell me."

She sighed. "It's not like it's not all in the past now. It's just not fun to talk about too much. Long story short, I've had one too many bad exes. One was a liar and a cheater. Another seemed nice until you realized he was a manipulative little snake—actually, that's an insult to snakes. Another expected me to just give up all my career plans to be his good little housewife. You get the idea. So yeah, I figure dealing with the dysfunctional is just a part of my life now, and I haven't dated for a while for good reason. At this point, trying to find 'love', whatever that means, is just a waste of my time."

"Well, first of all, I don't know how no decent men have seen your strength of character or your kindness despite the absolute trainwreck your circumstances seem to keep being."

MC snorted, but Vanderwood held up a finger before she could open her mouth. "Second of all, I know I'm the last person you should ask about love, but I do know this. Real love isn't like that. I hate to use Saeyoung as any sort of example, but I'm going to anyway. He may not have gotten much right, but joining the agency to keep Saeran safe was the real stuff, even if it didn't go as planned. Sacrifice just so that the other could live a better life, finding each other again under absurd circumstances, learning enough about each other to be able to come to a truce, finding ways to compromise. It may not be the same kind of love, but that's what love is, MC. Each giving all for the good of the other."

"Wow," MC finally managed to get out. "I guess it's been a while since that sort of thing even occurred to me. But it's not like it matters anyway, since I'm not likely to find anyone who's even decent to me, much less has that kind of mindset. So like I said, it's just a waste of time."

Vanderwood growled in frustration. "Why is it so hard for you to believe that you deserve good things and that those things aren't unrealistic?" He ran a hand through his hair. "Why do you think it's such a waste of your time if you know what you want and what you don't want and if it could make you happy?"

"Because I've lived over a quarter of a century and not seen it once, Vanderwood!" Her voice broke. "Not once."

He gritted his teeth. "Fine then, MC. Fine. If love is nothing more than just a waste of your time, why not waste it on me?"

His jaw dropped at the realization of the words that had just fallen from his lips. MC's eyes widened.

"Uh—I mean—"

"I don't know what to say. I've just...been single for so long that I don't even know what it feels like to have feelings for someone anymore. But I mean, you're attractive and all that. And quite honestly, you reminded me today of what love even looks like. So I think that's a good place to start."

"I...don't even know how to respond to that. I didn't even plan to ask you out today, much less expect that I'd get a positive response. I have to warn you, though, we won't be on even ground." MC groaned, but Vanderwood continued, "We won't be on even ground because you hadn't even considered dating me until today, whilst I couldn't shake my admiration for you since the moment you first opened your mouth. Believe me, I wanted to. But I couldn't ignore the grace and strength with which you handled the insanity involved in dismantling Mint Eye and the agency, one right after the other. It also didn't help that you were absolutely beautiful, either."

"Vanderwood, you know I can't promise anything serious. I'm willing to try, but you know my history. I have too many trust issues to be able to commit to anyone anytime soon."

"Well, I think that's something that I can match you pretty evenly in. I've been taught never to trust anybody. If I did, I could be a major liability to a mission. Because of this, if you'll excuse the invasion of privacy, I had Saeyoung scour your background in every way I could think of, because there was no way you were as good as you seemed. Yet, you came back clean. Absolutely normal. So while I know it's something I'm going to have to consciously work on, I'm willing to trust you as a person and trust your judgement. You can take whatever time you need, and I will put no pressure on you to commit to anything. But," he looked her in the eye, "don't think for a second that I'll treat you with any less respect and care than you deserve just because you can't promise commitment yet. Do you understand?"

MC's eyes welled up in spite of herself. "Yeah," she sniffed. "I'm. I'm just not used to this, you know? But I won't try to be flaky with you just because we're starting out with a casual relationship, either. I hope you understand where I'm coming from."

He pursed his lips. "I may not understand firsthand what you've gone through, but I've dealt with a lot of seedy men over my career, and I know what they're like. I also know that simply saying I won't be like them won't convince you, but I will do my utmost to prove it to you through my actions."

"Okay."

"Waste it on me?"

She smiled. "Yeah."

[charlietheepicwriter7]

MC and Vanderwood as cousins au

This post is sponsored by... the fact they look the same.

Also *points at vanderwood* GIVE THIS MAN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

So, their moms are sisters, but Vanderwood’s (Mary’s?) parents died when he was a kid so they grew up as siblings.

He’s actually a few years older than MC, about four years older.

He’s always been very protective of MC growing up, since she has displayed a disturbing lack of common sense from a young age, ex. staying in a dead woman’s apartment for two weeks because six strangers told her too. He has to be super suspicious to counteract her naivete.

Vanderwood’s backstory is never elaborated on in game, but I get the vibe that Vanderwood had to have been forced into the hacking agency like 707, but had more time to get used to being a agency slave.

He was chosen because, when Vanderwood was like 18 and MC was 14, MC got kidnapped. Vanderwood managed to get her back, but ended up killing (by accident or on purpose) some of the kidnappers. The agency learned about this and it was basically a “work for us or go to prison” deal.

Since Vanderwood is always on the look out for number one, he agrees and becomes an agent, cutting off all contact with MC and her parents.

As it turns out, he was a skill infiltrator from the very beginning. 

IDK how the agency works, so lets say number code names go to hacker agents and normal code names go to field agents. Obviously, both types can do the other’s job, but they specialize and partner up. 707 and Vanderwood are partners.

Vanderwood wanted to be called Stark because both he and MC really loved reading Marvel comic books as kids.

He behaves for a few years, let the agency think he’s never going to contact his family before subtly contacting MC. She’s pissed, obviously, but he explains the deal he made and she’s... slightly less pissed, but now it’s aimed towards the organization.

They end up calling each other once a month to make sure the other is okay. They’ve only met in person maybe 3 times after regaining contact.

He uses a burner phone and they always schedule when the next call should be randomly, just to be safe.

MC knows way too much about 707 before she ever meets him.

Speaking of the RFA, Unknown’s hacker version of the RFA app basically eats her normal text, phone, and email apps and won’t allow her to redownload them since he doesn’t want her blabbing to random people about what’s happening. He also blocks all numbers except the RFA

so while she’s working for the RFA at Rika’s apartment, Vanderwood tries to call her and it doesn’t go through.

They’ve never missed a call before, but he tries to stay calm about it for two days before breaking into MC’s apartment only to find it empty and dusty. He panics, thinking someone kidnapped MC again.

He’s not exactly wrong tho...

Vanderwood runs off to Seven to make sure he’s working so Vanderwood can go find MC and not have to babysit 707 when...

“WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU WATCHING MY BABY COUSIN THROUGH A SECURITY CAMERA!?!?”

[minteyedoll]

Masterlist

as for now, Mystic Messenger is the only fandom I wrote on, but I am also familiar with The Arcana and Obey Me! 

Don’t forget to check out the rules 

RFA + Saeran

React to MC dying their hair to match them

MC losing the key to her apartment 

MC insecure about hip dips

As tiktok users

with an MC that stress-bakes

MC is insecure about compliments

Comforting a sad MC

with a male MC 

with an MC who is always playing with their hair (+ Vanderwood)

unrequited love, in love with other’s MC

RFA+Saeran Being an oblivious MC’s first boyfriend 

introverted MC with few to none friends 

MC biting her lips a lot 

MC insecure about their face 

ex-soldier MC with PTSD

INDIVIDUAL FICS

Yoosung:

 Yoosung’s family not liking MC

Finding a stray kitten 

[lovehatemysme]

This is pretty specific I’m sorry if it’s too much,, so in the prologue if you refuse to join the rfa they threaten to sue you so obviously MC stayed. What if she was super nice and bubbly on the outside but she’s actually extremely upset about kinda being forced into the rfa but there’s one reason why she isn’t leaving and that reason is Seven. Can I get hcs for how Seven would react to MC telling him this? Thank you so much have a great day!!!

I remember choosing the option “Is that a threat?” and got a Jumin heart 😭😂

Seven always sees you pace back and forth on the hallway on the cctv monitor 

he didn’t bother at first, knowing it’s your first day and surely you’re shocked and anxious, so he let you have some space

but days after he could still do you the same thing, finally calling you to ask what’s up

“I.. I feel so suffocated inside Seven! I just wanted to help someone, this.. this all too much,” you said in shaky voice

And Seven felt his heart break, seeing you in the monitor he could see you wipe a tear, he didn’t want you to go, but he didn’t want you to suffer either 

“You could go you know.. I could erase your track and tell them I couldn’t find you,” his voice low 

“But.. but I don’t want to,” Seven was now confused

“I thought you said this was all too much?” “Yeah but..” you let out a deep breathe, steadying yourself as you have your resolve “I want to stay,”

“Is it because of the party? We can-” “It’s because of you,” 

Seven blushed furiously, “M-me?” he stuttered, covering his face as if you could see him 

“You.. you make me feel safe,” you said, and he could see you smile in the cctv, his heart racing as he held tight on his phone, afraid he’d drop the call

“Ah ha ha!” he tried to laugh it off, covering up how flustered he is “It’s my job as God Seven!” you winced as he yelled it a little too loudly 

“I’m grateful for you God Seven, you make things easier,” you said as you smiled directly at the camera

Seven clutched his chest, his phone dropped to the floor as he couldn’t contain himself

707.exe stopped working

You had to text him if he was okay because the phone call dropped suddenly 

Vanderwood found his head laying on the table with his face so red 

he lied there for a good 10 minutes, even with vandy’s threat of taser couldn’t budge him 😭😂

[takara-kaneko]

Let Me Go Part 2 (Sneak Peak)

After many months of working on this, I’m finally done! Now, this fic turned out being so much larger than expected. So while I recheck everything and edit it, I have put together a little tidbit for you to read! I hope you enjoy! If you haven’t read the original Let Me Go story, click here!

Zen 

He was in his dressing room, changing out of the costume of his most recent character. The performance was a success, and he had been receiving so many compliments by the audience and his cast alike. But he didn’t really feel happy. Hell, he hadn’t been happy for a long time now. Not since MC left. 

Without thinking, he pulled out his phone and unlocked it. Staring at him was her contact, with an empty text bar. Zen had written up so many drafts, each giving a different apology, and each begging for forgiveness. But he never sent them to her. Not until everything within the RFA was fixed; not until he was fixed. 

It has taken some hard work, but he was finally believing that things were the way they should be. The RFA was making strides coping with their loss of Rika. Many, himself included, were starting to move on. Maybe it was time for him to message. 

On bated breath, he began to type. “I don’t know if this is too late, but I’m sorry. For everything. I don’t expect your forgiveness, nor do I deserve it… I’m just… trying to fix what I’ve done. I’m trying to fix me. MC, I love you, more than I can express in a text. I hope you know that.”

His finger hovered over the ‘send’ button. It had been months, did she really want to get something from him now? Would she even care, or has she already gotten over him? Zen shook his head, trying to ignore his thoughts. With nothing to lose, he sent it.

Yoosung

These past few months had been a really rough time for Yoosung. Not only having to deal with the regular stresses of his life, he had no idea how to do it without depending on someone as capable as MC. 

He had decided to focus entirely on school, even considered dropping out of the RFA, but at their refusal, he explained what happened. The weight of their actions dawned on them. The whole group pledged to work on this mistake, without much pushing from Yoosung. They all seemed to miss MC, even if it isn’t as much as Yoosung did. 

But with the RFA making steady progress, Yoosung decided to get a hold on his life, passing all of his courses this year with flying colors. 

Part of him wanted to call MC, tell her all the good things he accomplished in his strides to become better, but with only time he’s heard from her was the reply to the text he sent the night she left; he didn’t feel he deserved to talk to MC. 

He want to bother her. She likely never wanted to see him again, and he couldn’t blame her. 

  Jumin

“Just reporting: Has the famous CEO bachelor finally found his date to the upcoming charity ball?” 

 With a sigh, Jumin turned off the car’s tv. Despite their engagement was never announced publicly, reporters everywhere were trying to pin down who was the next woman to be Jumin’s girl now that he was seemingly single. 

What they never accounted was that he had no other plans. MC was the only woman he believed could ever understand him. And in these few months, that point became even more airtight. Not even his father truly understood the pain he was going through. 

But he did have to go to that charity ball. He had made a large donation, albeit in the company’s name, to the organization. After all, it was one that MC supported the most. It meant the world to her, so he’d give it as much support as he could. 

Jumin exited the limo and ignored the flashing lights of the cameras around him. Ignored the passing questions and remarks from the reporters. All but one.

 “Have you finally found a replacement for your ex-girlfriend?” 

Saeyoung

Everyday was just like the last. Get up, work, finish the job, sleep. The only variation was when Vanderwood would show up in the day. Ever since MC left, he had been coming over more often, complaining that he’d have to clean more now that MC wasn’t there now.

Though it was really to make sure that he was okay and to force him to eat every once in a while.

And he was right. Once she left, Seayoung fell right back into his bad habits. No eating, barely ever sleeping. He was nothing more than a slave with survival as his only goal. To live long enough to see those he loved live a happy life, without him. 

But it was odd, he wasn’t able to track MC here recently. She was on the CCTV still, trying to talk to him through it ignoring the strange looks she got for shouting and gesturing at a surveillance camera. But online, it was almost like she turned into a ghost. 

With a sigh, Saeyoung turned on his system to continue working on his newest assignment. Maybe it was a good thing, to never be able to see her. Then he’d never be reminded of all the reasons he should never have made her leave.

 `ALERT: VIRUS DETECTED`

The words covered the page. Not knowing what had happened, he knew one thing. He had been hacked.

[redpanda-redpanda]

I just got through Saeran's After Ending, got one of the Bad Endings 😭, restarted, got the Good Ending, and the pic of the twins with MC? SO WORTH IT. It was adorable. 🥰

I tried doing V's route, but...ugh. I just wanna clonk the guy over the head and tell him to stop keeping secrets and stop trying to do every dang thing on his own. I like seeing more backstory, and I get that the guy has his own issues, but his character has always bothered me. I didn't really hate him, though, at least not until Saeran's After Ending, and then it was just like wtf dude??? You let your crazy ex kidnap two poor boys who you claimed to want to protect and then kidnap the MC and you don't think anything is wrong with that???

The really bad thing is, I want to replay V's route just so I can see Vanderwood. 😂 I don't care if Vanderwood "betrayed" MC in Sarean's AE...I love his character and just wanted to save him, dang it. How can you make a guy so pretty and funny and not give him a route in a dating game!!! I'd love to see a Vanderwood route with more behind-the-scenes at the Agency/helping Seven or even a Rika one before she went off-the-rails let's-create-a-cult cuckoo.

I did notice 2 empty boxes in the contacts list, so that gives me some hope that maybe eventually pretty please one day there might be routes for those two.

[cupcakefactory]

Hey all!! It's been a while; anyway welcome to my cmc page~

TRIGGER WARNING;

murder, drugs, alcohol, death, abuse, cults

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Name: Iris Jones

MC: Saerans

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Birthday: 28th October

Eye colour: Brown

Hair colour: Blue

Personality: Shy,Nervous,Unsure,Wants constant reassurance, She can stand up for herself but would prefer not to

Background:

She is the daughter of the agency boss; she has a twin brother but he was murdered along side her mother due to a debt her father had; because of this her father started to do whatever he could for money and developed a want for it – her father slowly becoming less and less like the man she knew she took refuge in the cathedral where she met Saeyoung Choi – they become quick friends and both opened up the the other about there twins and parents. Despite this Saeyoung still went with her father although at the time he wasn’t aware who the agency boss was; when Iris found out she was furious and ran to V + Rika who took her in with Saeran. She lived with them till she ended up at the Mint eye – never leaving Saerans side.

Links to the RFA?: Saeyoung (Childhood friend), Saeran (Boyfriend), Malory (Friend), Skylar (Fellow Believer)

Name: Skylar Hope

MC: Jihyuns

Age: 23

Gender: Female

Birthday: 23rd September

Eye colour: Green

Hair colour: Orangey-Pink

Personality: Strong Willed, Strong grip on her emotions, Mysterious,

Background: She is a believer from the mint eye who came from a formally abuses household, her childhood friend Lainie moved away and she lost her only safe place, because of this she ran away and spent day on day trying to make sense of everyday life – for near on 6 years she scavenged for food, shelter the only thing the made her truly happy was looking at the photographs from her favourite Photographer “V” – when she saw a believer “advertising” mint eye she jumped on the possibility to finally find happiness but it soon disappeared when she found out who the mint eyes “traitor was” and she knew she had to help

Links to the RFA?: V (Boyfriend), Lainie (Childhood bestfriend), Malory (Friend), Iris (Fellow Believer)

Name: Athena White

MC: Zens

Age: 20

Gender: Female

Birthday: 21st May

Eye colour: Blue

Hair colour: Red

Personality: Serious, has a soft side, grip on emotions, closed in

Background: She has a twin sister (although she isn’t a cmc for anyone so she isn’t mentioned again) and was raised in a drug heavy household; her parents where dependant on many types of illegal drugs and alcohol so her and her twin where commonly hurt in many ways – despite this she continued her dream to be an actress and was able to get a scholar ship in England to attend a school just for drama. In the school she met Laurance, Melody and Malachi who quickly because close friends however the school did more than just teach drama; its goal was to make the “perfect” students. Melody and Malachi didn’t fit into the dynamic so there where “removed of by the school” leaving her and laurance to run away. She stays separated from laurance until an audition where they jump into eachother again and meets his housemate Zen – they both get the leads in the show and there relationship grows from there.

Links to the RFA: Zen (Boyfriend), Laurance (Friend)

Name: Laurance Jones

MC: Jumin

Age: 21

Gender: male

Birthday: 30th June

Eye colour: Blue

Hair colour: Purple

Personality: little bit.. simple; is the master of very little things; lovable; goofy

Background: one of my cmcs that actually has an alright background – his mother and father divorced when he was younger and he was left to be raised by his father while his mother went to find herself a new man in America. He didn’t care; his father was a doting man who died when he was 17 (just after her ran away from the English bording school), like Athena he went to the bording school in England to continue his career however due to the nature he didn’t continue after running away to korea – he missed his friends melody and malachi and hated the fact they had been removed of. Because of this he started many charity events to try and raise awareness that this was going on and that is where he met Jumin (who introduced him to zen; they became roomates) – Jumin helped him with his goal and they slowly became closer until one day he just moved in with him. He now works with Zen and Athena producing the music used in most of the shows they preform in.

Links to the RFA: Jumin (Boyfriend), Athena (Friend, Zen (Ex-roomate)

Name: April West

MC: Seven

Age: 22

Gender: Female

Birthday: April 17th

Eye colour: Pink

Hair colour: Green

Personality: Secretive,Goofy,Quick changing,

Background: Lived with both of her parents and sister till she ran away at 18 to join the agency; she never spent much time with her parents growing up and wasn’t aware they had died in a plane crash until she re-met with her sister after becoming part of the RFA. She met with Saeyoung after working with him on the honey-buddah mission – during the mission she was struck over the eye and became unable to work anymore. The agency wanted to rid of her however Saeyoung had started to develop emotions for her so he moved her into his house; Vanderwood thankfully stayed quiet as Seven helped her back to health – once she was better she helped seven with the agency work.

Links to the RFA: Molly (Sister), Saeyoung (boyfriend)

Name: Malory Watts

MC: Rika

Age: 26

Gender: Female

Birthday: 15th June

Eye colour: Orange

Hair colour: Dirty Blonde/ Light Brown

Personality: Arrogant, Hard working, smart,

Background: Raised in an orphanage just like rika they quickly (however she was never adopted; she felt like she was not “good enough”) became close when meeting at a park; rika told her about mint eye and how she was developing it and she was quick to jump onto the idea of helping – when it was fully developed became co-saviours. Saeran looked up to her as a Mum figure; he still kinda did after he escaped from mint eye as she was always the nicest of the pair when it came to “handling” him; she did start to feel bad about everything and helped Saeran get out.

Links to the RFA: Rika (girlfriend), Saeran (“Son”), Skylar (Believer), Iris (believer)

Name: Lainie Rhys

MC: Yoosung

Age: 19

Gender: Female

Birthday: 14th November

Eye colour: Purple

Hair colour: Blonde

Personality: Goofy, Worry wart, hardworking,

Background: She was raised by her grandparents from the age of 5 after her mother and father ran away leaving her on her own; although she doesn’t remember anything about her parents she does feel hate for them when they are brought up. Her parents owned a ranch so she was raised working with horses; helping her gran when it came to the horses and having her best friend Skylar around often. She met Yoosung at University where she went to study Equine Science of a full scholar ship; the original plan to return to her parents ranch lost when she moves in with Yoosung.

Links to the RFA: Yoosung (Boyfriend), Skylar (Childhood friend)

Name: Molly West

MC: Jaehee

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Birthday: 16th January

Eye colour: Black/Grey

Hair colour: Black

Personality: Quick thinking, organised, reliable, independent, Considerate

Background: She spent most of her childhood living with her sister April although when he sister ran away to join an agency she felt more alone than every before; Her father and mother where wealthy business people who spend 99% of the days away once the girls where old enough they went on business trips – spending weeks onto months away from the family they raised. Due to this she never developed a relationship with them and left nothing when the news of the plain crash that killed them was told to her. To make ends meet she started to work at C&R becoming the person who Jaehee Relied on heavily when things started to get hard – Jumin added them both to the RFA at the same time, she became close to Rika both of them enjoying musicals along side Jaehee so it was no surprise when they started dating – She was hurt more by rikas “death” than she was by her parents.

Links to the RFA: Jaehee (Girlfriend), April (sister), Rika (Friend), Zen (Idol), Athena (Idol)