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onskepa · 3 months ago

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Hiii! Would you like to make the sully family and tonowary family react to the first season of the tv show vikings? I think they would be intrigued by the human culture and life back then.

Hellooooooooooo~!! As a fellow Viking fan, I am so happy this was requested! Enjoy!

P.S: the winner of the polls of which style the theme is!

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If I had a heart

“If I had a heart, I could love you

If I had a voice, I would sing

After the night when I wake up

I'll see what tomorrow brings…”

Slukx was singing as she made a bracelet with a braid-like style. Enjoying the beautiful weather. Which was cloudy, gray skies and a high chance of rain. The perfect weather in her eyes. Singing the theme song of her beloved show.

“Dangling feet from window frame

Will they ever ever reach the floor?”

The thump of her heart beat being the beat to the song. Her voice is soothing and calm. Very beautiful to hear.

“You sing pretty”

“AH! Dang it, you scared me!”

“What was that song you were singing?” kiri asks. Hearing the lyrics made her curious about its meaning. Nothing like the human music she heard before.

“Just a song from a show” slukx said casually. The girls were collecting some herbs that the tsahik needed.

“Can you teach me…?” kiri asks a bit shyly. Slukx happily nodded.

“Sure, there is actually two version, the english version and the norse version”

Kiri’s ears twitch in interest.

“Really? I want to learn both of them”

“Þetta mun aldri enda því at ek vil meirr

Meirr, gef mér meirr, gef mér meirr

Þetta mun aldri enda því at ek vil meirr

Meirr, gef mér meirr, gef mér meirr”

Mo’at and neytiri were looking at kiri very curiously as she began to sing in a language they had never heard of. It sounded oddly soothing, like the soft echoes in a cave. Or raining hitting the ground. Hauntingly beautiful.

“Ma’ite, what is it you are singing?” Neytiri asks. Kiri stops and looks over at her mother and grandmother.

“Oh, its a song slukx taught me. She was singing it herself when I heard it. It was so beautiful I asked her to teach me, "Kiri replies honestly. Kiri liked the sound of the other language. Somehow managed to pick it up better than her siblings.

“I never heard those words before, is it even english?” mo’at asks.

Kiri shakes her head, “no, it is another human language. Norse language, slukx taught me”

Mo’at and neytiri look at each other before looking back at kiri, “can you take us to her?”

“Vikings” slukx said simply.

“They were real people, their history is still shrouded in mystery but historians did their best to connect the dots in how they lived and their culture. Norse was their main language spoken, while only a few areas still speak it, the norse language is slowly dying. I'm sorry if you felt uncomfortable with me teaching Kiri the language.”

Mo’at, neytiri, jake and their fellow metkayina brothers and sisters all heard slukx’s explanation.

“The song, is the song part of the culture?” ronal asks.

Kiri and her siblings looked slightly embarrassed, slukx having to explain herself as to not get them in trouble.

“Not exactly, it is a song from a show called ‘Vikings’. Loosely based around the historical figures and the era it took place in. But the song does reflect the people and their ideals” slukx explained further.

Mentioning the word ‘show’ was enough to peak everyone’s interest.

“This show…….can we watch it?” tonowari asks.

Slukx was ready to answer yes until she saw tuk. And so many intimate scenes appeared in her mind.

“Ummmmm….sure, let me just……review it first” she hesitantly replied.

The scene opens to that of bloodshed and violence. One man stood tall as he was surrounded by his fellow brethren and fallen enemies. Crows surrounded the dark scene, all eyes on anything worth feasting. Death heavy as those who still fight, fight to their last breath.

The man looked around, not uttering a word, his piercing blue eyes out shining the blood smearing on his face and body. He looks at another man, fighting the remaining enemy, slicing away until the opponent had fallen.

“Oh boy…” tsireya mutters, slightly cringing and a bit disturbed at the very first scene of a new show. Blood isn't something she is afraid of, is it the cause of bleeding that scares her.

“Even in the long past they fought?” Rotxo quietly asks slukx, she nods as she shares her popcorn with him.

“Yes, however, this fight isn't about survival, it was about conquering” she replies smoothly.

Everyone’s eyes glued at the screen as the opening began to start

“If I had a heart, I could love you…”

“Ragnar lothbrok…such an odd name” ronal mutters.

“It almost sounds like Ragnarok,” slukx replies. All na’vi heads turned.

“What is ragnarok?” tonowari asks.

“You will know later” the girl says, gesturing everyone to focus on the screen to which they did.

Ragnar was leaving his small farming village with his son Bjorn, as his wife Lagartha stayed behind with their oldest daughter, Gyda. Showing he is a family man who cares for his own. They make their journey to the main city, which looks more of a village. Many people wore interesting clothing, far different than the humans that wore today.

And a lot of facial hair from men.

By instinct, neytiri touched jake’s chin, enjoying his smooth skin under her finger tips.

“No hair, perfect” neytiri says, jake grins at her, “would I look good with a beard?” he asks.

Neytiri’s eyes widened slightly as she imagined her darling man with a big beard, worse if braided. Shaking her head, she kissed his jawline, “no, perfect as you are”. Jake chuckles and holds her even closer, enjoying it.

The show goes on, showing Bjorn and Ragnar meeting Ragnar's older brother, rollo. Taller and having a much more relaxed personality. The three eat in what looks like a tavern. After some time bjorn was gone to do something else leaving the brothers to have a serious talk.

“I believe there is a way, to go west” ragnar begins to say. A smile growing on his lips.

“I have something that will change everything”

Wrapped in cloth, ragnar reveals a wooden item.

It was round with a pointed tip at the top, and a base at the bottom to balance it. Inside was rings.

“It is a sun board,” he begins to explain.

Rollo scoffs, already not believing in his younger brother.

So, they get a bucket full of water, ragnar places the sun board on the surface while holding a candle. He explains how it works. By using the light from the candle, the pointed top’s shadow moves.

Rollo follows but then pinches out the fire, “what if there is no sun?” he asks.

Ragnar came prepared as he shows rollo a sun stone, holding it up on a cloudy day, with the stone you will find the sun.

Rollo felt encouraged and inspired. His belief now is on his brother. A new land, and perhaps new treasures.

“Why would this ‘west’ land be a myth? Surely they must know of other humans near them” ronal wonders.

“In the old world, humans, wherever they are, believed they were alone in the world. Communication was nearly not common. Contacting other lands, especially across the seas. So many took risks in search and finding other lands with other people, "Slukx explains.

“That is one of the main concepts of vikings before they expanded. To explore what more was out there. The need to find new places and what it could offer. Humans get bored” she went on.

Neytiri rolled her eyes. “Boredom never leaves you humans” she says.

“I'm afraid not, but what fun would there be if we just stayed put?” slukx speaks. She does have a point in neytiri’s mind. She leans closer to jake, her mate being on for just adventures back in their younger years.

“Why don't you come in? I'm waiting” a voice said.

Ragnar and bjorn enter a place where there are bones and other materials hanging, making rattling noises as they pass. A man wearing a black cloak was sitting, his lips black, his nails sharp, and his eyes, more so, lack thereof, are sewn shut.

“Who is that?” mo’at asks, trying her best to hide her horror and disgust.

“That is their shaman, a seer who holds a unique connection to their gods” slukx explains.

“Their roles were very similar to the role of a tsahik”

Ronal agrees and shakes her head as she stares at the seer.

“We could never harm our own bodies like that, dont you compare slukx” mo’at hisses.

Slukx raises her hands, “forgive me mo’at, ronal, but its the best I can explain. True you and other tsahik don't go to that extent but it was done to strengthen their connection. That their vision should be only the things their gods grants them”

Mo’at understands but it still didnt settle her inner disgust. To know what humans will do to their own bodies even before technology was a thing, truly a horrifying thought.

Ronal however lets her displeasure show. But she looks at her hands, yes her people do ink their skin but never taking away anything such as sight. To not see her world is a terrifying thought.

As the seer explains what he sees, by the end, ragnar grabs the hand of the seer and licks the palm of it.

“Eeeeeeewwwwwwwww” all the kids said in grossed out unison.

“Floki, this is my son bjorn” ragnar introduces his son to his good friend, floki.

“He is a silly man” tuk giggles, already liking this wacky man.

“Looks like the type that would eat weed or shrooms” Jake comments. Slukx chuckles at that.

“He does, doesn't he?”

Floki goes on what tree would make good use for what, as ragnar states floki is a boat maker. Clearly floki takes great pride in it. To demonstrate, floki observes the trees around him, letting the surroundings take in. And goes to one of the trees. Feeling its texture and smiling.

“This one” he says.

“Inside of this one are two almost perfect planks. They will curve like a woman's thighs to the back. When I split this tree, I will find them” and begin to cut.

“Is women the other thing he is good at?” tonowari asks, not all too impressed with floki. No answer was given as it was clear as day.

“Hello bjorn, where are your parents?” rollo arrives at the family farm where the boy was carving a stick.

“They are having se-some time together” bjorn answers, rather a bit odd.

Jake notices it and looks over at slukx, who was already looking at him.

“I had to make some edits to cover those ‘steamy’ moments” she answers.

He nods and continues to watch the show.

The episodes go on, as Ragnar and his new crew journey out to the west. Almost losing hope when they finally reached a sandy beach and not so far up on a small hill was a small building. With axes, swords and shields they march towards up the building.

At the same time, young monk Athlestan and his holy brothers and fathers all begin to shield themselves and pray for a god that neither the vikings nor the na’vi can understand.

“Why do they not fight back?” tonowari wonders. He sees these half bald men all gather at a building called a ‘church’ and merely chant.

“No arrows? No metal things?” neytiri also wonders.

The vikings are prepared to kill yet these monks cower in fear.

“They do not believe in violence, they do not crave bloodshed and merely desire peace” slukx tells.

Neteyam turns to her, “do other humans also share those beliefs?” he asks. Slukx slight frowns. “Very few net, very few”

Tsireya took tuk with her as she could no longer witness the amount of bloodshed that was shown on screen. It wasnt something a child should witness. Kiri left as well not long after tsireya. Neteyam, lo’ak and ao’nung stayed to watch more. However lo’ak noticed that ao’nung had his eyes wide and looked very scared.

“Dude, its a show. All of that is fake” lo’ak tries to comfort his frenemy.

“The show lo’ak, is fake. But this is a reenactment of what happened thousands of years ago in human history. Like your songs and stories, this is how we tell our history” slukx mentions.

Ao’nung turns to her, slightly scared, “y-you mean….?”

“Humans are just as violent as they were back then. So, yes, this is in a way, real”

Humans truly are scary.

“Yeah I'm done” ao’nung walks away, having enough of the show.

Further into the show, Athelstan sees his brothers hung like they were animals to skin. From a monk now turned slave, every pities him as he was now lesser than he was. Ragnorok gives him the option to be free if he so wishes, but everyone knows he wouldn't last long on his own. In a world that he knows so little of.

Neytiri pities athelstan. To be forcefully taken from what you have known and into a place where they see you as a bug. To parade around like a thing, all while seeing your brethren dying right before your eyes.

“Even amongst their own do they treat each other so terribly?” ronal asks.

“For humans, not everyone sees each other the same. Some see themselves superior and feel that they hold the power to decide what others should and should not do” jake answers.

Humans are really confusing and so complicated.

“Is he going to fight their olo’eyktan? While still being injured?” neteyam reacts in shock as ragnar challenges the earl.

“Well he isnt an olo’eyktan, he is an Earl” jake says without looking away at the screen. Tension clearly rising, wanting to see what happens next.

“What is an earl?” neytiri wonders. She has heard of chief, commander, colonel, olo’eyktan, sergeant, but earl is new.

Slukx, being a nerdy goof, let her mouth go on autopilot.

“An earl is a a man born of nobility. He is above viscount but below a marquess, also way below a king”

Everyone just looked at her in utter confusion. So she shortens it, “its someone who watches over his people”.

And then everyone nodded in understanding.

Next time they should watch royal family documentaries. Though, maybe or maybe not the na’vi would laugh at how stupidly complicated ranks are.

“Come on…come on….” jake mutters, obviously on ragnar's side as they all watch him begin his fight with Earl haraldson. Everyone leans forwards, not one blinking. Their tails swaying in anticipation. Swords swinging and clashing, grunts and groans. Blood is already leaking from their skins.

They watch how ragnar started as a simple farmer, a man with big dreams to do more with his life. To enter a new world full of wonders and new possibilities. His dream and determination, his ambition for bigger things. Too big for the earls' liking.

Tonowari, as leader, can tell that this earl haraldson felt envy and threatened by rangar. Many were switching sides and begin to follow the farmer. To follow someone that isnt the leader, that poses a threat. But tonowari knows, the threat isnt of losing to someone more worthy or anything, the threat is of losing power and control over the people. Something a leader should never do.

“Perhaps its time he falls…” he mutters, seeing haraldson become weak in the fight.

“And let a new one rise…” ronal finished for him.

“But will the change be a good one?” lo’ak wonders.

They all watched and cheered as the fight was done. Ragnar won, and all who surrounded them kneel to him as the new earl. Many were ready to swear their loyalty to him, as they knew he would make things better.

“So he is the leader now?” mo’at asks all of a sudden.

Everyone was quick to turn around and see her getting comfy with a big bowl of fried teylu and popcorn.

“When did you leave??” Ronal asks in a rather startled tone, not once did anyone hear mo’at get up or say she was coming back.

“2 hours ago” mo’at answers simply as she offers the snacks to her family. Everyone just stares, slightly confused. She isn't one to just leave like that. Mo’at sees this and looks back at them, “what? Everyone seemed very interested so I did not say I was gone”.

Mo’at knows she missed a good chunk of the show but doesn't mind.

They all resume watching.

While it is not known how much time passes in the show, by hints the characters drop, some can guess a few months since Ragnar became the new earl. Athlestan has grown his hair and is wearing better clothes. The children have slightly gotten older.

Neteyam doesn't know why but he likes the young boy, Bjorn. First born and takes care of his sister despite his age. He can somewhat relate, making sure his parents are on the same page of whatever they discuss while he grows.

Lagertha welcomes her new position and aids those in need, especially the women. Neytir and ronal likes her, and seem themselves in Ragatha.

Jake however, for some reason does not favor any characters. He sometimes questions their motives. One thing he is definitely sure of, his major dislike for Rollo. A man who has a hungry lust and is never satisfied with what he is given.

“Now comes the big parts” slukx predicts, not really a prediction since she saw the show before.

“Bye” lo’ak leaves along with neteyam. The time for sacrifices has come. And that part was both intriguing as it was terrifying. The temple, those who watch over the godly statues, the prayers and traditions. To begin learning of the olds gods, Thor, Odin, Freya, Loki. All of them. And how all demand something different. What lengths humans were willing to do for them.

Something the na’vi can understand to a certain degree.

But this was too much. Yes, risking their lives and willing to die is not anything new, but by the hands of your own? Such an inconceivable idea.

“Their gods demand blood all the time?” tonowari asks, horror written in his eyes. Those poor animals. And those humans as well. Saying their goodbyes and never seeing them again.

“Not always, only on certain occasions, like this one. They sacrifice for the future of fertility, health, prosperity, and good luck” slukx informs.

“And do they answer?” mo’at asks.

Slukx slightly shrugs, “if they are pleased with the sacrifices”

“And….if they are not…?” ronal wonders.

“Then the people better hope they can survive the next day”

Reaching the last episode, Ragnar enters the home of Jarl borg, as emissary on behalf of king Horik. While Lagertha pleads to the seer, what is to come of her husband. While the seer has been shown plenty of times, his overall appearance is something mo’at nor ronal can get used to.

And the ones to interprets eywa’s will and search for anything of signs, they dont mutilate their bodies to seek answers.

If the seer was the one to damage his eyes.

The two cant help but enjoy him wherever he is shown. Oddly satisfying, something they won't admit.

As the episode goes on, there was one odd edit that was shown, aslaug appear and claimed ragnar's friends saw her bare, but did not show it.

“Yeah I had to edit that part as well…” slukx rubs the back of her neck. It was tiring really, trying to make sure all intimate or risky parts were out so it can be safely watched by the kids.

But neytiri, seeing that smirk from Ragnar, as he admires Aslaug's beauty.

“He better not…” she slightly growls.

“Better not what?” jake asks.

“He better not betray lagertha. He mated her for life, did he not? Does he not love her?”

Jake gently swings side to side with his love in his arms. “Easy baby, its merely a look. Its not that deep. Nothing wrong with admiring a woman's beauty” he tells. But neytiri quickly turned her neck to face him.

“Do you admire another woman's beauty? When I am not around?” She challenges him.

“No, you are the only beauty I see” Jake quickly answers.

“That's what I thought”

Slukx and mo’at sees this, “sheesh you two”

A plague was growing in the village. Many people were being infected and spreading fast. Rough coughs, heavy sweating, dizzy vision, skin around the eyes darkening. Strength was depleting. Medicine from what was shown, is hardly doing anything.

“And the seer? Can he do anything?” Tonowari looks as the people get weak, the mention of young children dying.

“Shamans only see the vision of the gods, he is no healer” slukx answers.

Many were dying, bodies already being burnt to prevent the plague from spreading. Mothers cry as they find their families dead.

It was a horror to see.

“Odin…. I give you this offering, hoping you find it pleasing” lagertha prays as she slices the neck of the poor lamb.

However, it was for naught.

“Oh no….” neytiri mutters, her voice shaky.

Gyda was dead. Poor girl was innocent, out of everyone she has done no wrong. Yet their god has taken them. Before her was Thyri, another innocent child. Wed to an old man, whom she did not love. Dead, now that she may join her father and brothers into the afterlife.

“The village dies but ragnar enjoys the pleasure of another woman” ronal rightful criticizes.

“I am with your child” aslaug tells ragnar.

“Oh shit…” jake says so bluntly. Neytiri pinches his ear.

Perhaps admiring the beauty of another woman was not a good thing after all.

As the last minutes of the final episode was in countdown, all was rising to what could happen next.

“So what do you say Rollo? Are you with me?” Borg asks Rollo as they meet in secret. Is he going to betray his own brother”

“Yes, I will fight with you against my brother” was the answer.

“Why, why do families have to fight against each other?” neytiri asks, annoyed. Family is precious among the na’vi. Family is everything.

“Blood doesn't mean anything to humans” jake tells her. He should know, while he loved his family, kin doesn't always stick together.

From lagertha having to grieve of her miscarriage, then her daughter, and the loss of the people to the sickness. Bjorn sees his father be distracted by some lady and betray his mother. And Rollo gives into his selfishness. All too much is happening. A possible war is going to break out. And even more, a child on the way. It ends the episode with many possibilities. Credit roll and the show comes to an end.

“But why so many gods?” neytiri asks. Curious as she is, its a bit odd to remember many names.

“And why haven't we heard of them?” she asks another question. Grace has taught her and others of what earth was like and what humans believed in. This was something no one has heard of.

Slukx shoves some corn into her mouth, “because they died”.

All na’vi turns to her, “died?” mo’at repeated.

“As all the other gods”

They begin to clean up their little setting as the show ends. Still, many questions linger.

“So this odin, thor, all of them are gods. But many were seen worshiping this ‘jesus’ and their ‘lord’. How did they coexist?” tonowari asks.

Slukx takes a moment to think about it, “huh, well to be honest, that is something many even today wonder. There were so many gods on Earth. Some fought, some got along, but all of them entirely? Not sure”

“All other gods…” mo’at repeats. They only have Eywa, and Eywa is all they ever knew.

“How many gods were there?” she asks.

Jake this time answers, “too many”

“And they are dead as you say?”

Slukx nods, a hint of sadness in her eyes, “yes”

They all stopped momentarily, more question they are eager to ask, but one they now want to know.

“How did they die…?” mo’at asks. She just can't help herself.

Jake now wonders too, he wasn't much of a religious man but then again, religion was already fading as he was growing up.

Slukx turns around to look at everyone, her smile slightly bitter but not towards them.

“How else? The humans killed them by abandoning them”

okie ngl, this took me a loooooooooooooooong time to finish, between watching the episodes, and life getting in the way. FINALLY!! its done! Yes there was a huge chunk that I skipped but then it be way longer than needed.

Either way!

So I hope you all like it! Tell me watchu think! until next time! see ya!

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sehyunie23 · 1 year ago

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|Summer Fic|

Nothing's Gonna

Change My Love For

You - Aespa Karina

Y/n POV

"Mun, how many orders do we have for tomorrow?" I asked my assistant.

"Based on our calendar, we have..." Mun looked at our records while I compute our profits for this week.

"We have 10 orders for this week," Mun said as he looked at me.

"10? That's quite a lot," I chuckled as I put the financial papers away.

"You accepted it, not me," Mun said as he raised his hands.

"Oh get out you smarty pants!" I said as Mun just giggled and went out of his spot, probably going to get some good food because it's already lunchtime.

I stretched from my seat and closed my computer, then gonna go outside to breathe some fresh air.

Grabbing my coat, I left my office and went on my way to the building's exit, also greeting some of my employees along the way.

Going out, the bustling sounds of the busy city hit me. Cars honking, the clacks of the people's shoes, music blaring from afar. If you are not in a great mood, you will be irritated from where I am standing.

I then walked some steps and arrived at my cafe slash restaurant where some of my creativity and love for food is poured in.

Entering what is like my second home, I see many customers eating and enjoying the ambiance of my cafe which puts a smile on my face. I then went to the kitchen where the pastries and some savory food were already plated, ready to be served to our customers.

"Y/n! Nice to see you again. Your good is gaining popularity huh?" Jun, one of my managers went up to me as he picked up a tray full of food.

"Tell me about it. And pasta?" I asked as I saw his tray, plates full of pasta.

"Well, you know. You going for that European vibes has it's perks," Jun said which made us both giggle.

"Uh... Can anyone speak English or French? I have a customer right now but I don't speak both languages," Mihyun said as she opened the door to the kitchen and pouted.

"Mihyun, didn't I tell you to study English?" I raised an eyebrow at the girl.

"Oppa~," Mihyun then whined and stomped her feet.

We all laughed at her but I went to the counter with her following in tail. Seeing the customer, I put up my smile and greeted him.

"Bonjour! Bienvenue dans notre café. Qu'aimerais-tu commander?" (Good morning! Welcome to our cafe. What would you like to order?) I said and the customer smiled and proceeded to tell his order.

Punching the items on the computer, Mihyun is watching intensely beside me, eager to be better at her job and that's a good thing.

"Je vais donc répéter votre commande. deux croissants, trois macarons et deux chocolats chauds?" (So I will repeat your order. two croissants, three macaroons, and two hot chocolates?) I said and the man happily nodded.

"Oui, merci beaucoup," The man said and I entered his order into our system.

"Vous souhaitez payer en espèces ou par carte?" (Do you want to pay by cash or card?) I asked and looked at the man.

"Je paierai par carte s'il vous plaît," (I will pay by card please) The customer said and took the payment for his order and then he gave his name and voila, the transaction was finished.

"Wah~ you sound so sexy speaking French oppa!" Mihyun said and squealed making me laugh at her silliness.

"Oh you little pumpkin," I said and ruffled her hair, making her laugh.

Giggling as well, I then looked at the operation of my business, and from what I saw, it was doing well. I hope that it continues for a long time.

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Karina POV

"Good job for today girls, your promotions end today, and give yourself a clap. Congratulations!" Our manager said and the staff clapped, congratulating us, making me and my group mates thank them.

"Thank you all! We couldn't do this without all of you!" I said and bowed in front of them.

And from there, we celebrated with our staff. Ningning being the youngest, leads the crazy things or dances as she just wants to party.

I still keep a stance, being a leader means responsibility. Looking out for my members, our manager went to me, whispering something.

"Hey, you guys up for dinner after this?" She asked.

"Eun unnie, when did we refuse food?" I asked making her chuckle.

"Okay, I know a place," Unnie said.

"We gonna eat somewhere delicious?!" Minjeong suddenly appeared at my back, asking her question.

"Woah, chill out. Yeah, I know a place," Unnie repeated.

"Oh! Is it the place where you brought the delicious croissants?" Minjeong asked and unnie smiled.

"Yep! Nice memory," Unnie answered.

"Hah! You know me unnie~," Minjeong said as she flicked her hair.

"Show off," I said and Minjeong just glared at me, making me giggle.

"Anyways, I know the owner. I will take a call now," Unnie said.

"Wait! Food!" Ningning suddenly latched herself to unnie.

"Aigoo you baby. Karina!" Unnie squealed as Ningning was piggybacking on Manager unnie.

I laughed at the sight with Minjeong, Aeri arrived here as well, joining in the laughter. Several minutes passed, and I was sitting on the sofa, scrolling through my Instagram until my eyes saw a croissant and an eclair.

Looking at the pastries makes me hungry, I thought that this couldn't be. I need to make someone hungry as well.

I looked to my side and saw Aeri, I smirked and was about to do my plan until she sush me.

"I know what you are going to do Jimin, no," Aeri said which made me pout.

Aeri then looked at me with a smirk on her face, making me scoff.

"Hah! You can't do that to me Jimin. Also, I know Y/n," Aeri said.

"Y/n?" I asked, confused.

"Oh, he's the owner of the restaurant where we will go later," Aeri answered.

"Aha! I love his pastries! Let's go!" I squealed in delight.

"Maybe you will love him more," Aeri smirked.

"Aigoo you flirt, come!" I said, picking up my jacket.

"Girls! Let's go!" Eun unnie said to us and we followed her to the van.

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Y/n POV

"Yah! You little shit! Come back here!" Mun said as Mihyun decided to play a prank on him.

"Oppa~ do you love chocolats?~ Because I always see you in pain," Mihyun burst into laughter while I stifled mine, especially on that little pun Mihyun just said.

At this point in time, the store is usually closed but Eun noona, one of my closest friends called me for a reservation and I just accepted it. Of course, I couldn't do it myself so I asked some of my staff on who wanted to do overtime and luckily, Mihyun and Mun agreed.

"That pun was so bad. Pain au Chocolat?" I chuckled and Mihyun just giggled.

"Come on Y/n. That's not you to laugh at a joke like that," Mun said while wiping himself clean from the flour.

"Wah~ It's good to give exceptions sometimes," I said, calming down from my laughter.

"Not you too," Mun groaned, but a sight for Mihyun who was on the ground, laughing like it was her last day.

"Y-you! HAHAHA!" Mihyun wheezing on the floor and I just let them be.

Suddenly, I heard the door to my restaurant open. Looking at my two co-workers for the night, I giggled at them before leaving the kitchen and opening the front door for my last customers.

Walking to the entrance, I saw a group of girls waiting, with being the first one, of course

"Eun! WHAAAA!" I said as I opened the door.

"YAH!!!! Y/N YOU LITTLE!" Eun jumped and ruffled my hair.

"Ow! Yah! Aish," I said, preventing Eun to pull all of my hair.

"Y/n oppa! I want a croissant," Aeri said.

"Really?" I said a little bit annoyed as Aeri just giggled at me.

"Aiyoo, we want food! Hurry hurry!" Eun said and released my head, then she smacked my butt.

"I wish I just closed my shop," I said and sighed. Just then, the other girls just chuckled at us.

"Oh! Hello everyone! I'm Y/n, the owner of this humble shop. Also, Eun and Aeri, my loyal customers already know me as you saw earlier," I said, glaring at the two girls and they just looked at me innocently.

"Anyways, Welcome!" I said and bowed to them. The other girls clapped at me, making me smile.

"Hello! We are Aespa!" The four girls introduced their selves.

"I'm Karina, leader of the group. The one beside me is Minjeong, next to Aeri is Ningning, and you know. Aeri herself," A girl named Karina spoke, introducing her members.

"Well, nice to meet you all! I hope you enjoy our dinner menu and from what I heard from Eun, you all like my pastries, and with that, I'm very thankful," I said with a sincere smile.

Just then, Mihyun went out of the kitchen with menus in her arms and walked towards us.

"Bonsoir! Welcome to our cafe! Let's get you seated!" Mihyun greeted them cheerfully.

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Karina POV

"I want an eclair!" Ningning said.

"Can I have a gelato?" Minjeong asked.

"We only have Oreo, Choco Fudge, and Coffee," the girl named Mihyun said.

"Can I have a combination of Choco Fudge and Coffee?" Minjeong asked.

"Absolutely," Mihyun answered.

"I will do that please, thank you," Minjeong said with a smile.

"Okay~, for your Aeri?" Mihyun asked.

"Hit me up with a coffee gelato," Aeri said and Mihyun wrote it down, then she looked at me.

"And what will be your dessert Karina-ssi?" Mihyun asked.

"Do you have choices?" I asked.

"I can guide you to our cafe if you want," Mihyun suggested to me.

"Please," I said with a smile. Mihyun retorted about the actions and told me to follow her.

Not far from our table, I saw Y/n with another behind the counter full of beautiful-looking pastries.

"Mun! One Choco Fudge with Coffee gelato and one coffee gelato. Also, one eclair," Mihyun said to the man beside Y/n.

"On it!" Mun said as he scooped the gelato.

"Karina-ssi, you can pick whatever you want," Y/n said making me smile at him.

I walked closer to the counter where the pastries were displayed and there, my eyes wandered from every bread. Having a hard time picking, a pair of eyes then met mine and I just felt something.

Not strange, not weird. Just something I can't explain for the moment.

"Having a hard time picking?" Y/n said from behind the counter.

"Yeah, they all look nice, to be honest," I said with a smile.

I mean, seeing them displayed is just like going to an art museum.

"Thanks! That meant a lot to me," Y/n said.

"Say, mind recommending me one?" I asked, now looking at Y/n.

"Well, I do have one. It's my favorite" Y/n said and stood up, making me follow his actions.

"Really? What is it?" I said, intrigued.

"Well, here!" Y/n said and picked up a tray of beautifully made pastries.

"Woah~," the cake just made me look in awe at how gorgeous it is.

"Three Chocolate Plaisir. Layers after layers, with each layer offering different textures," Y/n smiled as he gave me two pieces.

"I will trust you on this," I said while giggling.

"I promise you that you won't regret it," Y/n said confidently.

"I would hold on to that. Thanks Y/n!" I said.

"No problem Karina-ssi. Have a nice dinner," Y/n said and I nodded with a smile. I then picked up the plate and went back to our table and just as I was about to sit, the girls were very jealous of my dessert, making me laugh at them.

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Y/n POV

"Wha~ I saw Aespa!" Mihyun began to daydream while wiping the plates.

"Yet they don't know you. HAH!" Mun said to counter Mihyun.

"Shut up~, Minjeong gave me an autograph," Mihyun said as she looked at Mun, totally annoyed.

"WHY ARE YOU SO LUCKY!" Mun shouted.

"Now now, calm down Mun. Now that we are finished here. Care to close the shop for me?" I asked Mun gently.

"Okay, but!" Mun started and looked at me.

"But what?" I ask.

"I want Aespa's autograph," Mun said but I smacked his head before he could mutter another word.

"But, but!" Mun tried to reason.

"Go to their fan meeting. Tell me and I will buy you a ticket," I said and Mun immediately nodded.

"Okay! Go now and I will close the store happily!" Mun said, now humming. A complete turnaround from his attitude earlier.

"He's a certified my," Mihyun said.

"Tell me about it," I giggled.

I then picked up a bag containing of many ready-to-bake pastries for the Aespa girls and Eun, giving it to them as a token of appreciation.

Going out of the kitchen, I went to their table where I saw them getting ready to leave.

"Wait! I want to give these to you all," I said and gave them the bags.

"Oh? What's this Y/n?" Eun asked.

"It's our ready-to-bake item. Take it as a gift," I said with a smile.

"Strawberry croissant?! Yes! Thank you! I will eat this well!" Ningning exclaimed, making me release a chuckle.

"Oh no. It's nothing," I said while waving my hands.

"Oh! Speaking of baking. Jimin? You will ask a question right?" Eun said as she pushed Karina a bit, making me look at the latter.

"U-uh. I-I love yo- WHA! I mean I love bread!" Karina said, a little startled, making me look at her weirdly with a giggle.

Suddenly, the other girls just began coughing. Ningning then smacked the table hard, looking away from me.

I then looked at Karina, fiddling with her fingers, holding the pack of ready-to-bake bread.

"I guess you want to learn how to bake Karina-ssi?" I asked and the girl's eyes widened, making me smile.

"You can call me, or even tell Eun for for the time. Whenever you are free, just ring me up," I said and Karina smiled and nodded shyly.

"Okay. Now that all is finished, here's our payment Y/n," Eun said as she showed me their company card.

"Okay~," I said and took the card for their payment.

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Karina POV

It's been days since we ate in Y/n' oppa's restaurant and it's also been days since my members teased me using Y/n.

"Step to the left but put more energy on the arms when you swing it, okay?" Our instructor said.

"Ne!" We all answered and the instructor said her goodbye and Eun unnie went in front of us.

"Okay everyone~. Aeri, Minjeong, and Ning, you are finished for today~," Eun unnie said which made me confused.

"Wait? I still have on my schedule?!" I whined at unnie.

"At this hour?! She still have-", Aeri is starting to be angry until,

"Y/n. This is your freest time for the next two weeks so why not now?" Eun said as Aeri's anger turned into a smirk.

"Yah yah yah! Shut up Aeri!" I said while glaring at her.

"I'm not saying anything~," Aeri teasingly said.

I looked away from them clearing my throat. Now what happened to me? I was so tired until Eun unnie said where I was going.

"Unnie, bring me a delicious croissant okay? Thank you!" Minjeong said as she ran outside our practice room.

"Yeah unnie! Bring me home- I mean! Bring something delicious! Minjeong! Wait for me!" Ningning followed suit as Aeri walked out slowly, giving me funny faces, and making me glare at her.

"Okay, now come on. Let's go to him," Okay?" Eun unnie said

"Yeah, let's go," I wore a hoodie and went outside of the company with Eun unnie.

I saw our van and was about to go in until Eun unnie tapped me, pointing at another car.

"Eh?" I muttered.

"Y/n will teach you. He is also responsible for you now," Just as Eun unnie said that, the car behind our van flashes its light grabbing my attention.

I looked at unnie at first, a little bit uneasy but Eun unnie just nodded with a smile on her face.

Slowly walking to the car behind, I was about to knock on the window until it rolled down, revealing Y/n.

"Service for Ms. Yoo Jimin?" Y/n said with a tease, making me smile.

"Maybe this is not so bad after all. Great job Jimin," I said in my thoughts.

Smiling at my thoughts, I went inside his car and fastened my seatbelt.

"So, croissants?" I asked and looked at Y/n.

"Croissants. Okay!" Y/n said with a smile then we were on our way.

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Y/n POV

"Now fold the dough again," I said.

"Again?! But we folded it earlier?" Karina whined.

"The more, the better Karina-ssi" I teasingly said.

"But my hands!" Karina whined cutely, making me giggle.

"Then, should I help you?" I asked. Then Karina looked at me with the cutest puppy eyes that I have ever seen.

"Please~," Karina said with a pout. Now, Karina is just displaying her real beauty.

"Okay, now move as-,"

"No," Karina cut me off.

"No?" I asked.

"No. Guide me," Karina said and turned her back to me, making me giggle.

"You are awfully comfortable with me now huh?" I teased.

"Oh shut it. Let's go make a croissant!" Karina said angrily, but to me, she looked like a puppy, making my smile wider.

I then went behind Karina then slowly, I put my hands above hers, guiding her the right way to make my best selling croissants.

But while my body is helping her to do the pastries, my mind is overjoyed and giddy.

I have many friends that are girls but Karina, the way she trusts me even though we don't know each other very well, she trusts me.

Now, I may be overthinking at this but when a girl trusts you, it's a good thing, very good thing, especially when you are a boy.

The way our hands touched each other, ignited a spark that may be merely just a small thing, but that small thing affected me in just seconds.

Thinking for a bit, we do look like a couple. A couple that is on the brink of marriage, wait what?

Shrugging at my thoughts, I then heard Karina laughing like a kid playing with its toys.

I see Karina folding and rolling the dough over and over again. At one point I even released my hand for her to move freely and she just looked at me proudly at her work.

"You're a natural Karina-ssi," I said.

"Call me Jimin. I would like that even more," Karina or I mean, Jimin said, making me look at her.

"Oh? You know I'm flattered that you will let me call you by your name," I said.

"Well, I'm an outgoing girl and by what I feel, I'm comfortable with you," Jimin bluntly said.

"You are such a straightforward girl," I laughed making Jimin giggle as well.

"Knowing Yoo Jimin 101!" Jimin said excitedly.

"Okay okay, let's cut it to portions now or Eun will kill me," I said, Jimin then laughed and nodded.

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Y/n POV

"Delivery for Incheon, Daegu, Anyang, and Seongnam for this week?" I asked Mun.

"Seongnam and Anyang deliveries are already finished. Incheon and Daegu are the places that have big orders," Mun said as he placed the equities and expenses on my table.

"D'accord. Anything else for today?" I asked.

"Well, Mihyun did deliver the croissants you and your girlfr- I mean Karina," Mun said and I threw a crumpled paper to his face.

"Aigoo. There you are again," I said a little bit annoyed.

*bzzt bzzt*

"Would you look at that, your phone vibrates. Come, let's take a bet. If that's Karina, I will work for you for free next week," Mun said.

"And if this is not Karina, I will put you and Mihyun on a date," I said and Mun coughed, making me giggle.

For now, it's the moment of truth. I opened my phone and its...

" Jiminie🐨

Oppa! We received the croissants we made! They are so delicious, we made them well. The mixture of the dough is perfect..... like us. Anyways, have a great day! Thanks to Mihyun-ssi as well! ♡♡♡ "

My eyes widened and Mun took a peek as well but the smirk on his face was bigger than ever.

"Well well well~ who do we have here? Oh! Jiminie~ perfect like us," Mun teasingly said, squealing at the same time.

"Wha. I mean, what did I do for her to tease me like this?" I asked, blushing because of Jimin's words.

"I'm gonna talk to Eun about this," I said.

"Hah! Yeah right. I bet you like it," Mun said as he left me alone in my office.

"I didn't like. I love it," I whispered, smiling, and my heart is like happily dancing on its own.

"You are something Jimin,"

I chuckled at my thoughts and looked at my computer. Nah, I think I have something better to do.

I stood up, grabbed my coat, and left my office in a hurry, but carefully.

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Karina POV

"This unnie. Why is she initiating the moves?" Minjeong asked.

"Because this dumb girl didn't give her number to his man," Aeri answered.

"Oh well. Whatever you say, I say that croissants are the best!" Ningning said while munching on her second bread.

"Aish. Let your leader be, girls. What Karina wants, Karina gets," Eun unnie said.

"I'm pretty sure Y/n oppa would fall in love when a girl messaged him that they are perfect," Ningning said.

"And that's my plan," I smirked.

"Aiyoo, you will be the death of me Karina," Eun unnie said which made me giggle.

"But you know, I heard from the higher-ups, they want to put you in a dating rumor with Taeyong," Aeri whispered.

"What?!" I exclaimed then looked at unnie.

"I will stop that, whatever it takes Karina, with all my power," Eun unnie assured me and placed her arm on my shoulders.

"Okay. I know you always protect us unnie," I said with a gentle smile and held Eun unnie's hand.

"Yep! If that did happen. I will kill the management," Eun unnie joked, making us laugh.

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Y/n POV

"Our revenue is up by 10%!" Mun said excitedly.

"Really? Seongnam really is a game-changer huh?" I said and Mun nodded happily.

"Who suggested Seongnam?" I asked.

"IT WAS ME!!!" Mihyun barged into our office, holding two coffees.

"Aish. Yah! Don't need to do that. Aigoo," I said, a little startled at how she entered my office.

"Hehehe~, Seongnam for the win! That's my hometown!" Mihyun danced joyfully. I then looked at Mun looking at Mihyun with hearts shooting from his eyes.

Looking at the sight, I think I will plan their date earlier than my planned day.

Chuckling at the future couple, I then looked at my computer and saw an article from Dispatch.

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Karina POV

"Aish ssibal. Are they real for now?!" Eun unnie slammed the pile of papers on our floor.

"The NCT members don't know this either. They are beyond confused right now," Aeri said.

"But why in the hell Dispatch?" I asked, curling into a ball.

"Don't worry unnie, I'm here," Minjeong came beside me.

I smiled at the girl and hugged her tightly like a teddy bear.

"Yep! Me too!" Ningning also went to my left, hugging me, and showing her support.

I smiled at our maknaes as they can be a child at heart but when times like this appear, they are probably the most reliable person on earth.

"Something that will never change about businessmen is their love for money," Aeri clicked her tongue.

"Now that's just bad. Exclude me Aeri," A voice coming from a man said.

We all looked at the man and saw Y/n holding a bag. My eyes widened and hid myself behind Minjeong.

"Y/n! Thank you for this, really," Eun unnie sighed and took the bag from Y/n oppa.

"Seems something is up," Y/n oppa asked as he looked at us.

"O, the higher-ups want to stir the cash flow of this company," Eun unnie sighed.

"By using their idols in such a way? By the way, do Karina also-," Y/n oppa asked.

"Andwae! I love you Y/n oppa! You make my heart beat irregularly, you make me go crazy for you. We just met once, bonded once, croissants! But I feel something special when I'm with you! My happiness, pastry chef! My l-," I said in the heat of the moment but my brain not working as well.

I then regained my senses and looked at the people here with me in the practice room. My eyes widen, thinking about what I just said.

I see the maknaes smirking, Aeri humming, and Eun unnie pointing at the ceiling like it was something amusing.

Sighing at what I did, I faced the wall, ashamed. Before my forehead could touch the wall, I was grabbed by someone making me face him, hugging me tightly.

"Don't worry Jimin. Nothing's gonna change my love for you, whatever the rumors, whatever the problems," Y/n oppa started, making me look up at him.

Ningning and Minjeong squealed like little kids because of how high-pitched it was, Aeri who was surprised enjoyed the drama unfolding in front of her.

"I gotta admit Jimin, you stole my feelings from our first meeting. I don't believe in love at first sight but gosh Karina, you are something special. Just like what you said, the mixture of the dough is perfect, just like us," Y/n oppa said with a smile and then kissed my forehead making me gasp.

"Omo omo omo, what's this?! This is such a fast turn of events," Aeri exclaimed.

"Nope. Let's get out of here. Croissants! Come on Aeri unnie," Ningning said and dragged the older girl with her. Minjeong and Eun unnie went out while giggling, giving me a wink before closing the door.

Silence then followed suit and my look at Y/n oppa strengthened.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Y/n oppa giggled as he caressed my hair.

"Wae? Yah! Why are you laughing huh?!" I said while smacking his chest but Y/n oppa just hugged me tighter, laughing.

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Y/n POV

"You know I'm gonna ask for you to have another lesson with me," I said, teasing the girl beside me.

"AWH! Please stop! Don't tease me!" Jimin said, hiding her hot pink face from me.

Looking at Jimin in this state is so funny, who knew that behind the cold gaze on her face is a warm and loving girl.

"Aww~ is this the same Jimin that messaged me th-," Jimin puts a finger on my lips.

"Shhh! Okay! I'm that girl, please don't tease me~," Jimin nuzzles her head in my arms, making me smile

Right now, we are in the living room of their dorm. The other girls are in the kitchen, again, respecting our privacy I think.

"I mean, I'm gonna confess too but not this early. You really know how to mess up a plan someti-OW!" I said but received an elbow from Jimin.

"I bet you are not, you are a wimp! Hmph!" Jimin said, sulking.

"Oho~, showing me this side of yours already?" I teased, poking her arm.

"Yah! How many times do I tell you to HMMM!" Jimin was talking until I cupped her cheeks and kissed her on the lips.

A good 10 seconds passed and I decided to cut the kiss. Looking at Karina whose eyes are shut while puckering her lips, I giggled at her and connected our lips again.

Loving someone who you barely knew must be risky, but sometimes risks bring in the grand of rewards.

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Y/n POV

"What's our delivery for this week?" I asked.

"We have Busan, Incheon, and Daegu as our big bundle. Seongnam, Anyang, and Jeju for our regular," Mihyun said, looking at me.

"How about our SM branch?" I asked.

"Oh, well it's good. Many artists, staff, and even the admins love your food," Mihyun said happily.

"I know that I can always trust you Mihyun," I said with a smile.

"Merci, je ne pourrais pas le faire sans votre aide," (Thank you, I couldn't do it without your help) Mihyun bowed but what surprised me was that she spoke fluent French.

"Woah! Where did that come from?!" I excitingly.

"I just study~, I told you that I work hard," Mihyun said and flicked her hair, making me giggle.

"Babe! Let's go. Our boss is still single," Mun said and held Mihyun's hand.

"Aish, you brat. Don't look down on me," I said.

"Y/nnie~, I need my hugs and kisses!" Jimin barged into my office and ran straight to me.

Mihyun chuckled while I smirked at Mun who was looking somewhere else.

"Ah! I will be going. Goodbye Y/n, Karina-ssi," Mihyun bowed.

"Aww. Goodbye unnie! Have a great day!" Jimin said to Mihyun.

"Bye~! Great job!" I said and Mihyun bowed, then walked to the door. Being the mischievous girl she is, she smacked Mun's butt.

"YAWWW!" Mun exclaimed and Mihyun just walked out like nothing happened.

"YOU! COME BACK HERE!" Mun said and ran out of my office.

Two years since we met each other personally, Jimin and my relationship didn't waver, instead, it just kept getting better and better.

Karina's dating rumor didn't work for creating good revenue for SM, their stocks even plummeted. That's where I come in, I purchased a minority from SM, and safe to say that Aespa really liked that move.

Running a business is hard, no doubt, but when you have a woman who supports you in everything like this cutie little Jiminie right here. Fatigue will not even exist in your vocabulary.

"How are you babe?" I asked as Karina was sitting on my lap.

"Fine, just came from our practice," Jimin said as she wiggled, making herself comfortable.

"Anything I can do?" I asked and immediately, Jimin faced me with a smirk on her face.

Jimin pushed the lock button on my table and made the window not transparent from the outside.

"Maybe, we can do something spicy," Jimin said while biting her lip, her seductive voice. It's so alluring.

The next thing that I know, one of us is fighting for dominan- You know what, I will stop here.

But Jimin will sometimes be moody and I can't do anything about it. So I promised since the day she gave her trust to me.

I promise that I'll be there for her if she should need me. Jimin, you don't have to change a thing because I love you just the way you are jagiya.

"The world may change my whole life through, but nothing's gonna change my love for you Jimin. I love you"

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