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#''it's a bug scin'' bro have some fun. play and draw a lil like the boys are.#ppg#rrb#rowdyruff boys#powerpuff girls#they're so silly... my sons..........
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Dihua Exchange 2024
For the dihua exhange, I was paired with @scin-tillates.
I had a lot of fun writing a-spec dihua, I hope you like it :)
Learn the ways to look at me (5625 words) by Caspartine Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: č˛čąćĽź | Mysterious Lotus Casebook (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Di Feisheng/Li Lianhua | Li Xiangyi Characters: Li Lianhua | Li Xiangyi, Di Feisheng, Fang Duobing, Qiao Wanmian Additional Tags: Asexual Character, Post-Canon, Miscommunication, Li Lianhua | Li Xiangyi Lives, (but doesn't get his powers back), Getting Together, POV Li Lianhua | Li Xiangyi, Hurt/Comfort, Angst with a Happy Ending, Ace Li Lianhua, Demisexual Di Feisheng, Internalized Acephobia
Summary:
âWhy are you even still here?â asked Li Lianhua. âI thought you would have left by now, returned to the Jinyuan Alliance.â âYou know why,â said Di Feisheng. âDo I?â asked Li Lianhua, with a wave of his hand, âBecause I will admit you've had me stumped for a while now. We're never getting that duel, you know that well enough by now, so why would you still want to play nursemaid when you could be out there, conquering the jianghu.â Di Feisheng met his eyes steadily. âWhat use do I have for the jianghu?â âWhat use do you have for me?â he cried. Li Lianhua is cured, but won't ever recover fully- now he has to contend with what it means that Di Feisheng is still here despite that. (He also has a lot of ace feelings about it.)
#dihuaexchange#scin-tillates#dihua#mysterious lotus casebook#li lianhua#di feisheng#fanfic#my mlc fanworks#things made by me
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X8X Am I The Arsehole For Not Avenging My Hatefriend X8X
X8X I (7 Purple) Have An Important Duty I Cant Disclose Details About. Part Of This Duty Involves Apprehending Heinous Criminals And Bringing Them To Justice X8X
X8X Quite Recently The Matesprit (NE, 8 Sea Dweller) Of My Ex-Matesprit, Current On And Off Moirail (TN, 8 Gold)'s Ex-Kismesis (KK, 7 Bronze), Who Is Also One Of My Closest Hatefriends, Was Attacked In His Hive. As NE Was Quite A Big Deal To My Employer It Was Assigned To Me To Avenge Him Professionally, And Unrelatedly By My Hatefriendgroup. They Are Not Aware Of My Duty But Know Of My Passion For Justice X8X
X8X I Was Also Recently Introduced To A Hatefiend Of TN's (MM, 15 Anon) Who Has Recently Moved To This Part Of Alternia. We Have Become Close And I Believe I Have Flushed Feelings For Her X8X
X8X However Recently My Duty Continued And I Discovered That MM Was Responsible For NE's Death And That There Were Significant Extenuating Circumstances. As Such I Chose To Not Apprehend And/Or Cull Her X8X
X8X However KK Refuses To See Reason And Has Gone From His Depressive Slump To A Seething Rage And I Worry I Am At Fault X8X
X8X AITA X8X
X8X PS: TN I Know You Read This Blog. If You Tell MM About My Feelings I Will Rend You With A Fury No Worlds Hath Ever Seen X8X
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Scintillation: We cannot get married I am literally your personal guard-
Niamh: Who better to marry than to the person who I trust my life with??? You are with me 24/7 and we bicker like a married couple anyway?? Idk I think this is couple goals right here
They're in my head with their shenanigans
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Turning Back the Clock: My Experience with Derma ProGenix Advanced Anti-Aging Skin Care Serum
I've always taken care of my skin, but as I've entered my late forties, I noticed the inevitable signs of aging creeping in. Fine lines became more prominent, and my skin lost some of its youthful elasticity. I wasn't thrilled about resorting to drastic measures, but I also knew I wanted to explore options to minimize these visible signs of aging.
Finding the Right Product
After a considerable amount of research, I stumbled upon Derma ProGenix Advanced Anti-Aging Skin Care Serum. The product description resonated with me - it promised to address wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation, all while leaving my skin looking radiant and youthful. What truly appealed to me was the focus on natural ingredients and a gentle yet effective formula.
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#Derma ProGenix Advanced Anti-Aging Skin Care Serum#scin#scin care#old#aging#glow up#touch up#enhance
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Did you guys want to see worse pictures of this fit that i forgor I had?
Shout out to my friend's room with the Boob Statue that tumblr probably won't let me post wothout throwing a fit
Ok fine, I'll post the Emo Night 2 outfit
Complete with my gay ass no knowing how to pose
#the hair makes a lot more sense in these photos#anyway tell me i look good or I'll deactivate#/j#gay#before anyone says anything#i know my phone camera quality is ass#it's part of the vibe tbh#take it as an artistic choice#also i love the effect fishnets have on me because of my scin tone#you get the illusion of a fishnet#you gotta come close if you want to see my skin
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ŕźLECHE OF THE SIRENS.ŕłŕż*
corrupt!enhypen ot7 x siren!reader warning(s): the boys being downright disgusting, reverse harem, mature themes, obsessive and possessive behaviours, (y/n) is manipulative and puts them in their place, unconventional 'love' type: mini series word count: 10.4k
seven nobles who are corrupt meets a girl akin to a celestial being. little do they know, that the maiden is anything butâas she is the bane to all abominable man, a siren.
đđđĄđŁ 1
đŽunghoon scoffs incredulously at his friend, Jongseongâs, decision to sneak into the prostitute house through the back door. âDonât tell me youâre still playing the role of the refined, virtuous young lord?â
Jongseong clicks his tongue with a frown as he turns his face away from his deprecating friend. âI have to. If I wish to be the head of my house, I have to maintain a polished reputation. My father sees to it that I will.â
The young can only roll his eyes though a ghost of a smirk plays on his lips. âOh, and youâre doing a very good job with that, arenât you?â
âHow is it that youâve managed to keep your wickedness hidden?â Jaeyun asks with an arch of his brow.
âBecause Iâm smart,â Jongseong shamelessly confesses as he faces them once more. âI only use those with either nothing to gainâŚor everything to lose if they were to be acquainted with meâthat includes the ladies.â
The other five of his friends, excluding Riki and Sunoo who seem to be disinterested in their venereal subjects, only stay silent at the sideâarms crossed and deadpanned.
âWell then, the three of us will proudly enter through the main door while you have to sneak around like a little rat for daddy,â Heeseung mocks to which Jongseong frowns at but he tells no falsity.
He then turns to the youngest three with hands in his pockets. âWhat about you lot?â
Riki wraps an arm around Jungwonâs shoulders with a playful smirk. âWe plan to watch them dance. They have a performance tonight.â
âAnd weâve gotten the VIP tickets,â Won adds and pulls out two slips making Seong knit his brows.
âOnly two?â
Sunoo raises a hand. âIâm staying out. The aromas they they use are headache inducing.â
âSuit yourself,â the oldest of the bunch says casually with a shrug before they all haughtily enter the establishment in the red district.
The lone member sigh watches them disappear before he retreats to the lively booths that line the roads. Various savoury smells and appetizing images of food bring delightârekindling his spirit for fun. Heâs always been fond of all types of delicacies.
âWhat would you like, young man?â The vendor asks Sunoo who so conspicuously eyes the food at his stall with stars in his eyes.
The customer grins happily, ear-to-ear before he speaks. âAll of it!â
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âIâve eaten too much, ugh,â Sunoo groans and pats on the waistband of his high-waisted trousers that make his every move uncomfortable. Even breathing is distasteful with each inhale causing his slight bloated abdomen to strain against the band.
As he walks at the side of the now much serene and isolated street as itâs nearer the exit of the district, he halts in his steps at the sigh of a maiden standing near the shore of the sea.
Sheâs clothed in a ragged dress with the hems either disintegrated or chewed away by ants and its colour has faded to the point where one canât exactly discern its original hueâwhether grey or brown or beige or even white.
Furthermore, she lacks shoesâstanding with her feet bare against the sand as she blankly stares at the water that rolls towards her toes but not close enough to touch.
Sunoo scowls, disturbed and mainly disgruntled by seeing an obtrusively nameless, untitled woman who so clearly does not belong in the festive and enchanting district. Heâs about to turn away but the maiden does so firstâmeeting his glare that instantly softens to be filled with astonishment.
Heâs awestruck.
The beauty the lass beholds is unlike any other. With eyes as clear and scintillating as the full moon yet deep and secretive like the depth of the seas, dewy skin that shimmers beneath the light, cheeks that bloom radiantly with life and lips pulled to the loveliest smile that the young noble has ever seenâshe is mesmerizing.
So bewitching that it enthralls himâhis every sensesâto the point that he believes that she might not be human.
And for someone renowned as one of the most irresistible and pursued men of the time, that statement holds no exaggeration.
âWhat a beaut!â A man suddenly comes by with his friend. The two are dressed in fine suits and adorned with ostentatious accessories, displaying their wealth and rank in the social class yet their behaviour juxtaposes them.
Their faces are flushed and hair all tousled, clearly blotto.
âWhich company are you from, huh?â The man hiccups as he approaches the mysterious girl whoâs now focused on the pair. âPretty girl like you wearing crappy clothes like this in this place can only mean two things.â
She remains still and silent with head lifted to look up at the taller man looming over her.
âOne, you ran away. Two, you got thrown out because youâre not âperformingâ well. NotâŚsatisfying enough,â he continues with a drunken chuckle while his friend snickers.
The first sound emits from the girl when the latter roughly grasps her jaw in his hand, causing her to gasp. He hums as his eyes narrowed onto her. âDANG! With this typa face, tho! Youâre too precious to he thrown! You ran away, huh?â
She takes a step back.
âNo, no, donât you dare run,â the man growls and now grapples her by the shoulder with his free hand. His face expresses displeasure but it soon shifts to a mischievous grin. âWhy donât we find out ourselves, hm? If there really is something wrong with ya.â
His hand unlatches from her jaw to travel down her neck to her collarbones and Sunoo, the only witness to the whole scene, turns on his heels to walk away.
âSheâs ravishing, but sheâs still a shameful, used woman with nothing to her name,â he thinks vainly and begins to step away. âWhatever happens is not my responsibilityâand none will care either way.â
He begins his stroll but is compelled to turn once more at the sound of a painful grunt and heâs met with the view of the young woman biting the hand of her assaulter that rests on her shoulder before she kicks the other in his shin.
And with another swift motion, she retrieves an auger shell from the sand below them before slashing its sharp tip against their facesâalmost stabbing one of them in the eye which leads to him stumbling backwards and crashing onto his arse.
âYOU WHXRE!!â The one on his feet roars with pure wrath and the gaze in his bloodshot eyes is baneful. He plans to end the girl right where she stands.
But just as many times before, she stays mute and skillfully dodges him with a mere bend to the sideâhis drunken self too wobbly to move as agile as he wishes. And right when his back faces her from his reckless offense, she stabs the shell into the flesh of his back without a single blink. Once, twiceâand thrice.
His wail of pain cuts through the tranquility of the night as he falls onto his palms and knees into the water. Blood flows rapidly from his three wounds despite them being quite tiny. She dug them deep enough.
âTake him with you,â is all the girl says to the one trembling with fright and thus, forced to sobrietyâhis face blanched and the centre front of his trousers carrying a warm, dark patch.
He pathetically crawls to his injured friend and carries him onto his back before hasting away like a scurrying rodent.
She who remains behind observes as they further away before dropping the bloody shell and inhaling, exhaling, as if to calm herselfâignoring the second presence who stares her from afar with wonder in his widened eyes and cheeks in a faint rosy tint.
He already found her entrancing enough by a mere glance, but now, seeing what sheâs capable of, seeing how a true gem she is, heâs utterly spellbound. And he truly must be because heâs completely unaware of her approach until she stands before him with an armâs length between them.
âWhy did you not aid me?â She queries and the sound of her voice tickles his ears, causing his hair to rise and his insides tingle with a rush of sparks heâs never felt before. âWhy leave?â
Sunoo looks down at her as his breaths slow, the adrenaline that courses through him from just watching her beginning to calm. ââŚThere was no reason for me to help. You are an insignificant stranger and neither did saving you will benefit me in any way.â
âHow cruel,â she says yet, those words hold no criticism or any sort of sentiment. Itâs simply a statement, an observation and still, the softness and tune of her voice in which she uses to speakâa most subtle raise in pitch at the endâmakes it seem as if sheâsâŚamused. âItâs a shame you think of me in such way when I think of you so highly.â
The other maintains his position as she takes a small step forward. âWhat do you mean?â
âI was hoping to gain your attention. Iâve been seeing you since before, Sunoo,â she continues and her knowledge of his name befuddles him. He should be interrogating her, demand answers as to how she knows of his identity however, the fact that she seems to be interested in him outweighs any other thought.
His face mantles and long pretty lashes framing his foxy eyes flutter at his flustered rapid blinking. âY-you have?â
She nods her head and heâs never seen someone conduct a simple action so gracefully, especially so with that sweet smile that resides on her face. âI think youâre a very noble man, Sunoo. To leave your friends as they fall victim to their insatiable desires⌠You are different.â
Sunoo is uncertain what it is about her words, but they always squeeze his heart as butterflies emerge in his stomach. And those gorgeous eyesâŚthe bat of her lashes as she looks up at him, the unwavering tenderness in her gaze and undivided attentionâitâs unalike any of the many, many heâs received in his life.
He wants more. He wants her. And if acting as a righteous, refined young lord is what it takes to ensnare her, he can play the role for as much as he needs to.
âIt must be cold, isnât itâto wear such a thin dress in this night breeze?â He begins and wears a beguiling smile that never fails to swoon those around him. âIf you donât mind, would you allow me to gift you with a few warm coats and dresses?â
The maiden shakes her head as she turns away. âIt is fine. There is no place for me to put them, anyways.â
At this, the nobleâs brows raise. âDo youâŚnot have a place to stay?â
Her silence confirms his suspicion and as vile as it is, a sense of relief and delight fill him. An opportunity strikes.
Suppressing the urge to let his smile tilt to a cunning smirk, she asks the girl.
âThen, would you like to stay in my residence for the time being? There are plenty of rooms to offer and I would not mind the companyâŚif you will have me.â
The other lifts her head to him and the expression on her face already tells him of her decisionâwidening his grin.
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âHe ditched us without a single notice and now heâs disappeared for a whole 2 weeks cooped up in his home?? Thatâs awfully suspicious, wouldnât you think so?â Jongseomg clicks his tongue harshly, both annoyed and worried for one of their youngest as he stomps up the formerâs grand staircase.
Being friends with one another has its perks, one of them being that they donât require to send letters to inform them of their visitsâtheir doors always open to each other.
âMaybe heâs been occupied with all his lessons? He told me heâs been slacking,â Jaeyun tries to assuage the olderâs frustration but his only response is ignorance.
Five figures trail behind him and their paces fasten when they reach Sunooâs floor. Their soles brushing against the squeaky clean tiles create rushed, dissonant shuffles and footsteps.
But before they can venture further down the corridor to his room, theyâre forced to a halt at an unfamiliar sightâor to be exact, an unfamiliar person.
Slipping out of her room is a girl accoutred in a silk white dress that shimmers softly at every sway, its fabric hugging her chest, following the shape of her bosom down to her waist while its long skirt flows down in freelyâallowing for as much stretch of her legs as she wishes.
Butterfly sleeves hide a majority of her upper arms with a sheer fabric layering the silk, creating a more sophisticated and elegant form. Her further adornments consist of a snowy gold bustier corset top to accentuate her frame while the frills that are sewn onto its upper edge give the illusion of being a part of the butterfly sleevesâmaking it seem as if sheâs wearing an off-shoulder dress.
Her ensemble is an immaculate combination of extravagance and yet gracefulness. Whoever made it is surely an exquisite tailor.
Although, the 6 young men would know nothing about it considering theyâre not able to dwell on her dress as theyâre too busy gawking at the ethereal damsel that stands before them. Theyâve seen many women beforeâsome even doing more than seeingâand yet, theyâre confident to declare that theyâve never seen one quite like her.
Sheâs breathtaking in a way where itâs inhuman. As if sheâs an extraterrestrial beingâor a creature of myth that tends to lure unprotected, vulnerable men like they are at the moment just to bring them to their demise.
A lethal beauty.
Unlike them however, (y/n) merely shifts her glance between them just to identify. Not once does her eyes widen and sparkle nor do her cheeks flush from the fluster of meeting such unrealistically gorgeous young men who can instantly bring anyoneâand anythingâbelow their feet.
â(y/n), why did youâOh,â Sunoo soundsâtone shifting from curious to blunt indifference.
His presence that exits from the same chamber (y/n) emerged from instantly rouse suspicion and intrigue in his friends.
Jaeyun scoffs. âSo, this is what this was all about? Youâve found yourself a woman and decide that youâd rot in your mansion with herâneglecting your own friends?â
Sunoo frowns as he shields (y/n) from their prying, scrutinizing eyes. He was never one to really care about their reprimands. âNeglect? Itâs not like youâre all under my care. Iâm not your parent who needs to coddle you.â
âKim Sunoo, you know that isnât what we mean,â Heeseung rebukes, a sharp and fierce glare on his otherwise doe eyes. âYou vanished for 2 weeks with not a single word!â
âDo I need to inform you of my activities?â The younger hisses with his own eyes whetting and things would have escalated from the fire growing in the two if it isnât for (y/n) placing a hand against her hostâs arm.
His glower softens almost immediately as he shifts his focus onto the girlâhis instant sickening his friends.
(y/n)âs voice is gentle, airy like the morning breeze as well as clear and alluring like the glistens of the water surface from the shining moonlightâcharming one to stay and watch the waters glitter.
Or in terms of voice, seducing one to not just remain and hear but listenâjust as how they all fall into an unanimous quiet.
âShould I leave?" She asks, shocking Sunoo terribly as dread fills him. The idea itself is horrifying. "It seems I might have overstayed my welcome."
Sunoo shakes his head vigorously. "No, no! Don't leave! IâThey are just being rude, they know nothing."
His frantic behaviour that drips with desperation is both amusing and astonishing to his friends who have never seen him act so...pathetic before. He's always been the embodiment of sophistication, of grace to the point that it's boastful at times.
(y/n) looks up at him nervously, her brows tilted with worry. "Butâ"
"(y/n)," her host cuts her off as he cups her cheek, thumb caressing her skin tenderly. "Don't fret, hm? This is all just a small argument between my friends and I. Why don't you go back in and practice the new piece I taught you?"
Seeing no reason to refute, the girl nods and returns to the room she exited from with quiet nimble footsteps.
Sunoo's gaze that was warm and endearing turns frigid and stern the moment she disappears and he turns his head to his friends. "I'm not going to entertain this useless bicker between us so I suggest we digress. Leave, stay, I don't care what you do as long as you don't disturb us again. (y/n) is my guest and she will remain here for as long I will her and none of you are to defy that."
With one last warning glare, he turns away to join (y/n) whose melodious play can be hear from the momentary opening of the door before Sunoo slams it shut.
A deafening silence overtakes until Jaeyun clears his throat.
"You heard what he said so who's up for an impromptu sleepover?" He suggests with a playful, wide grin as he wiggles his dark brows at the others.
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It's so fun being powerful. They can make anything happen with a flick of the wrist or a snap of their fingers. With just a simple order from them, those around them easily obligeâeager to execute every command. Just how they need not to lift a finger while their servants back home are panickedârushing to pack clothes and other necessities for their young masters who so suddenly sent a letter informing them of their plans of staying at Master Sunoo's abode.
Jongseong scoffs as he recalls his maids and butlers running from the gates the moment their carriage arrived and pretending to be all calm and collected as they stood in front of himâas if their skin wasn't glistening with sweat and breaths weren't heavy as they pant.
Knock, knock!
He furrows at the abrupt interruption of his reminiscence and sits up on the bed to face the door. "Who is it?"
"It's (y/n)," the entrancing voice from before promptly straightens his posture as he springs onto his feet.
Clearing his throat and neatening his shirt while approaching the door, he abruptly halts at the ridiculousness of his own behaviour. Why is he trying to impress a poor, insignificant girl anyways? He already heard the talk from the servants on how Sunoo randomly brought her home while she was still in her rags and completely barefoot.
"What is it?" He utters with a heavy sigh as soon as he opens the door.
"Would you like some tea? I made it myself," (y/n) asks with a hopeful mien, eyes sparkling and lips in a small smile.
The other cocks up a brow skeptically. "You know how to brew tea?"
"I watched," she answers, deepening his skepticism.
Another long, unamused sigh leaves him. "Just get in."
She enters cheerily and sets down the tray on his little tea table while watches behind with arms crossed and gaze sharp.
âI thought it would be a nice welcome. Sunoo taught me that itâs good etiquette,â (y/n) says as she pours him a cup of warm tea with calculated, precise movementsâshocking him, to be honestâand placing it down in front of him without a single tremor. âI hope you find it to your liking.â
Jongseong scoffs at his futile wish. Heâs one of the most picky when it comes to his mealsâalways thinking none of is good enough and that includes how he enjoys his tea.
He had to personally teach his servants how to brew and how much sugar to be used to actually make one fitting his palate and even then, they still canât satisfy him.
After a few gentle blows to cool down the hot drink, he brings the brim of the cup to his lips for his first sip and once again, receives another surprise. ItâsâŚsplendid. Such aroma and perfect balance between tea and sugar that spreads perfectly on his tongue and warming him from the insideâakin to sitting in front of the hearth during winter.
He lifts his gaze to meet with (y/n)âs as he lags to utter the words in his headâall of them jumbled from both disbelief and yet, amazement. âHow did you make this? Itâs exactly as how I prefer it to be.â
âIâŚum, I actually asked your servant beforehand on how you typically enjoy your tea,â (y/n) timidly answers as she stares at her fiddling fingers on her lap. âI apologize for not asking you myself and instead, intruding on your privacy.â
Strangely, he doesnât mind very much although usually he would find it offensive that someone is investigating him through his servants. Instead, he finishes the rest of his tea before passing to her on its small plate. âPour me some more.â
His request rekindles a discernible light onto her face as she physically perks upâeyes upturning and corners of her lips curling as she obliges. And Jongseong canât help but admit that she looksâŚadorable.
For him to be able to control her mood with a few words or actions, he finds it amusing and truly lovableâso much so that he doesnât notice how much time has passed with her sharing her experience living at the mansion while he merely sits and listen with a gentle smile retained on her face.
Only when the room darkens to the point the cups in front of them are almost unseen and their faces are shadowed does he finally, take note of the time.
âOh! Iâve taken too much of your time. I should leave now,â (y/n) exclaims with alarm as she rushes to her feet while collecting all their cups and biscuits back onto the silver tray. With hands on her stomach, she then bows at Jongseong respectfully, bidding him goodbye before she lifts the tray and out she goes.
The lone man remains in his room as his servant enters to light the candles and lamps before leaving him to his own devices.
As much as he enjoys the silence, he never knew how lonely it can beâŚuntil today.
Strolling through the corridor is (y/n) whoâs reminiscing her conversation with her guest before and a smile stretches itself onto her face. A glint sparks in her eye and a passing Sunghoon espies the ambiguous expression she wears but she disappears down the stairs quickly, ridding him of the opportunity to observe more.
His luxuriant dark brows knit in wonder as he returns to his room.
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The next day is just like any other for (y/n)âawaking at the sounds of cheery chirping birds, freshening up with the help of her designated servants and getting dressed with the outfit of her choice before she leaves to have her daily etiquette lesson with Sunoo.
One might think sheâs the lady of the house from the way sheâs treated by the staff and to even be privately tutored by the young master himselfâthatâs the grandest, most gracious gesture heâs ever done for anyone at all.
But to think sheâs only a nobody picked up from the street, itâs a cultural shock to others.
âGood morning, Sunoo,â (y/n) greets Sunoo whoâs already waiting for her on the windowsill as he stares at the sunny view outside. âWill we pick up from yesterdayâs lesson?â
The noble lad turns to her, his eyes already scintillating with adoration as he approaches her with long, calculated steps. âHow about we take a break today? The day is beautiful outside.â
His suggestion excites the other who nods vigorously and he giggles with contentmentâhand reaching up to fix her hair and trailing his fingers to the side of her face to warmly press his palm against it.
Electrifying tingles bloom in his chest when she reciprocates his affection by leaning against his hand, her eyes shutting briefly before they open to look up at him.
Sunoo feels his breath hitch. She always does this to him. Every single time. He initiates the intimacy and yet at the end heâs the one breathless and desperate for more, craving for her touch and wanting her to want him just as he does to her.
âIâll tell the servants to prepare you favourite pastries and tea. Wait for me in the garden veranda, hm?â
She nods and he reluctantly slips his hand away, leaving him feeling cold and bare as he yearns for her warmth and comfort once more.
(y/n) casually makes her way to the garden, humming one of the sweet melodies Sunoo taught her to play on the piano as she ambles.
An air of peace and joy encompasses her, disregarding the predatory eyes that ominously tracks her every move from behind a tall bush. His hand rests on the side of the prickly leaves as he stalks the naive prey.
His tongue darts out to wet his bottom lip as a sardonic smirk reveals itself when he sees her stop at the verandaâtaking his first step towards her.
âI thought you had lessons,â Heeseung begins and the girl spins on her heels.
Her brows twitch upwards subtly at his unexpected presence. âYes, I was supposed to. But Sunoo thought it was better to enjoy the sunny weather today.â
ââSunoo?ââ The male repeats, intrigued by the fact that sheâs on a first-name basis with the oh, so majestic Kim Sunoo. He scoffsâthough, not of demeaning nature. âI see you address him using casual terms. Will it be improper of me to ask you to do the same for me?â
(y/n) tilts her head, puzzled and he continues.
âLee Heeseung, that is my name. But you will just call me Heeseung.â
Her lips form an âoâ in understanding before she beams brightlyâfingers pinching the sides of her skirt to slightly lift them up and perform a curtsy. âIt is a pleasure to know you, Heeseung. My name is (y/n).â
âJust (y/n)? No family name?â Heeseung furrows. He knows her origins are obscure but he expected her to at least, be aware of the name of her kin. However, the nod of her head answers his curiosity. And somehowâŚhe favours her even more because of it. âIâve been told on how Sunoo found you near the edge of the red district unaccompanied and lost. It must have been terrifying.â
The girlâs gaze travels down to her shoes before back up at him, unsure of what to say. âWellâŚâ
Heeseung translates her uncertainty as meekness howeverâa sign of vulnerabilityâand heâs more than glad to be the pillar of her strength if it meant sheâll lean onto him. âYou can tell me anything, (y/n). Iâll be there whenever you need someone to talk to.â
His hands gather hers before he clasps them together, swallowing them completely and a shaky breath escapes him at the sight. With eyes swirling with ambition, he looks into hers with feign empathyâdoe eyes feigning innocence and goodwill as he closes the distance between them.
âWill you let me? (y/n)?â He askâno, pleads, almost as he continues his pretense of a selfless hero. He lowers himself to a slight extent as to not intimidate her by looming over her completely though, it fives not much of a difference. His frame still shadows away the sun from her anyways, leaving her with dim lighting as sheâs nearly caged by him.
The maiden smiles softly before nodding although remaining quiet and Heeseung immediately lets out a breath of relief. For a moment there, her stillness seemed to suggest rejection but she must have merely been nervous.
âWhy are you acting so benevolent suddenly?â
Her question takes him aback and he stammers, âP-pardon?â
His gaze falls from her face to their hands when she slowly slips hers out to rest them onto his larger onesâthumb softly drawing circles onto his skin which brings desirable shivers down his spine.
âI know how you are. Iâve seen you. Committing all those criminal acts, indulging yourself in dirty riches and greedy gambles as you find pleasure in women that you deem worthless thus, undeserving of any care or compassionâand neither do you give any compensation for those that youâve treated with injustice,â (y/n) speaks with an eloquence that leaves no room for debate. She isnât just reiterating all those rumours she might have heard but she is fully cognizant of every word she speaks, of every allegation that they are nothing but truths.
Heeseung is struck by a turmoil of emotions: displeased and offended by her unvarnished tongue yet at the same time wonderstruck by her character that completely goes against his initial impression.
âYouâŚ! I thought you were of low origins? You should not be aware of anything regarding the aristocracy!â Heeseung hisses as he snatches his hands back in attempt to conceal his disconcerted demeanor.
But (y/n) retains her sangfroid as she lets her arms relax onto her sides. With a pretty smile gracing her pretty face, her lips part to speak pretty, pretty words.
âIf your genteel veneer is merely a pathetic attempt to lure me, then Iâd very much prefer it if you were to bare your teeth and spit your venom into my tea,â she says in a whispery tune, just enough for both him and her to hear. She then lifts her hand up to trail her feathery touches down from his neck to his chestâparalyzing him as he shudders with unashamed titillation.
His eyelids fluttering and breath hitching as she smirks deviously, an image even Sunoo has yet to be graced with.
A kittenish giggle escapes her and the sound of it ignites himâhair rising and pants tightening especially when she pulls him down by the nape to whisper.
âBecause at least then, you might have the chance to ensnare me with your sincere wickedness rather than your feeble, futile attempt to be a saint,â she snaps and he groans at the feel of her lips lightly grazing the shell of his ear before she pushes him away. âSunoo will be here soon. I suggest you leave.â
Poor Heeseungâs head is much too dazed and fogged to respond as he drunkenly drags himself away with a painful throb in his lower region and skin flushed red as he replays his moment with her again and again in his head.
(y/n) is a pretty woman, the most gorgeous he has ever laid eyes uponâbut she is as lethal as she is beautiful. And what unraveled just minutes ago shows him that she is so much more capable than what she seems. This is mere childâs play.
And he wants to know everything about her.
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âBut young master, this amount may be overwhelming for the villagers. Some of them may not be able to afford this,â Yoo, Sunooâs aide, voices his concerns after receiving the list of demands from the noble.
Nevertheless, Sunoo remains quiet as his eyes sharpen at the sheet he vigorously writes onâburning the letters with his fervent glare. âThey live and conduct their business on our property thus, itâs only fair that they should comply with our rules and commands.â
âHowever, this is too sudden! Would it not be best for you to grant them a period of time to prepare their payment?â
âFather has instructed me to collect a certain amount during his leave and although I do admit that I have been negligent in fulfilling his wishes, it is justified as I have more priorities to tend to.â
The aide bites his tongue from blurting out a name at his masterâs mention of âpriorities.â Clearly, his priorities areâis, actually, (y/n) alone.
From tutoring her personally to spoiling her with endless jewels and clothingâeven calling over one of the most renowned tailor in townâand spending his day and nights with her behind closed door doing what ever it is they are doing.
Yoo doesnât blame (y/n), of course. If anything, he thinks she has been one of the sweetest characters he has ever been graced with. However, he canât deny that she is a great distraction to his master.
âYoung master Sunooââ He attempts to begin another argument.
âAide Yoo,â Sunoo abruptly interrupts with his voice only slightly raised but the lowness of its pitch thatâs inordinate for one whoâs typically said to be akin sunshine causes the other to tremble. He gulps as his face blanches with fright.
The noble gently puts his quill down but his following acts are anything butâwith a gaze so banefully intent that threatens to almost kill, he perturbs the assistant. âIt seems you are mistaken. Iâve passed that document to you not to hear your thoughts but for you to simply relay it to the village. What is so difficult for you to comprehend?â
âI-I was only trying to help, my lord.â
âWell, itâs futile and in all honesty, irritating. Now leave for (y/n) will be arriving soonâand by then, no one is permitted to enter my study,â Sunoo commands with a hiss to which the aide instantly bows at before scurrying out.
He shuts the door behind him as quiet as possible but nearly screams his lungs out at the sight of (y/n) whoâs standing by the entrance. â(y-y/n), Master Sunoo is waiting for you.â
With another small bend at the waist, Yoo dashes away to promptly finish his assignment and the girl slips into the chamber.
Seeing her is like a breath of fresh air for Sunoo and he instantly rises to his feet before rushing to the maidenâseizing her into his arms and laying his head against her crown.
â(y/n), my lovely (y/n)âŚâ He mumbles and the other says nothing, only patting his back in a slow, calming rhythmâits sensation quietening the loud noises in his stressful mind. âCome.â
She follows obediently, letting herself be lead to the couches before he sits them both down. After straightening her gown for her, Sunoo coils his arms below her waist and lays his head against his chestâlistening to her heartbeat as if itâs a lullaby.
A small smile graces his face as his breaths slow to relax.
(y/n) gazes down at him momentarily, trailing down his features and tracing their shapes before turning her head to his overfilled desk with its surface covered in sheets after sheets of documents. Heâs slacked far too much to spend his time with (y/n).
And the knowledge of that brings a content smile to her face. She has him right where she wants him.
âBusy?â She asks quietly, almost in a whisper to not interrupt the tranquility that encases them.
Sunoo nods, bottom lip sticking out unconsciously at the reminder of his despair. âFather is returning in two weeks. I have many works to settle before then.â
(y/n) hums in acknowledgment as her fingers begin to comb through his dark brown locks, causing pleasurable tugs onto his scalp and he almost purrs in delightânuzzling more against her bosom as he raises slightly to feel more of her touch. âMy poor Sunoo.â
A love arrow straight to his heart.
Sheâs accepted him. Sheâs regarded him as hers. It was always him to express his affections, him to initiate the meetings and now, sheâs finally welcomed him into her world. Oh, how blessed does he feel. Suddenly, all that pile of work on his desk doesnât seem so dauntingâhis being now buzzing with bliss.
And (y/n) certainly knows that. From the way his smile widens, apple of his cheeks glow in a rosy hue and eyes visibly upturned even while shut, heâs overjoyed. Using her other hand, she begins to outline the features of his soft, angelic visage, mourning at the fact that heâs not as sweet as he looks. Still, sheâs grown quite attached.
â(y/n),â he calls suddenly. She hums in response, urging him to continue. âWhat am I to you?â
Itâs this question. Itâs not frequent but some of her previous victims have too, inquired her the same and with each, she answers differently. An answer she knows has to be believable, not too exaggerated but not too humble and yet impactful enough to occupy his head and ring in his earsâhypnotizing them to believe her fondness of them is sincere.
And for Sunoo, itâs simply too easy.
âYouâre my saviour,â she purrs and the allure of her voice upends the hair on his skin and his body quivers ever so slightly as eyes flutter open with surprise and yet, admiration. The pounding of his heart only heightens at the sight of her already looking at him with the most endearing smile cast on her lovely countenanceâeyes swirling with an ambiguity but nevertheless, warmth for him.
His own stare softens, melting into hers as they search her face for any hint of falsityârejoicing internally upon seeing none and his body lifts to place his plush lips on hers for the briefest of moments.
And yet that single second felt like heaven to him.
The feel of her bare skin against his mouth ignites a desire in him he never knew he had, overtaking his senses and ridding him of every thoughtâthe heavy longing for her growing with every breath wasted not having her and it festers inside him, eating away so quickly he feels he might shrivel and perish.
But he canât yield to itânot now. He might scare (y/n) away, especially after her confessing her heart, professing to him of her trust and devotion by calling him her hero, her knight in shining armor. He might ruin his chances before he even completely captures her heart.
He titters at the surprise painted on the girlâs face and he lifts his hand to caress her cheek with the gentlest of touches. âAnd I shall be for as long as you wish.â
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âThe fish tell me youâre an exquisite skater.â
Sunghoonâs brows knit as he turns to face the owner of the lullingâyet, with a touch of mischiefâvoice. âThe fish?â
She nods and directs her gaze to the large man-made pond at which he crouches beside. âThey tell me you tend to skate here when the water freezes over as you find yours at your own home not as freeing.â
The noble readies to stand but decides against it when the girl joins his sideâmindless of the ends of her dress that drape onto the grass as she gazes longingly at the water. âIs that so? What else do these fish tell you?â
(y/n) smiles, as if amused that he seeks to know more despite the ridiculousness of her statements. As an underwater creature, it is a norm for her to speak to marine life but the same canât be said for a creature of land. âThat you possess an extravagant beauty among your kind.â
At this, a corner of his lips twitch to a smirk of intrigue. âAnd? What do you say?â
Her stare shifts to the manâs reflection cast onto the still waterâs surface. âI wouldnât say Iâm against it.â
Her indirect yet direct admission of his beauty makes his smirk widen into a grin and he too, turns to look at the pond.
âWhat a shame. A beautiful woman and yet, disturbed by her own insanity,â he thinks and exhales through his nose. But the smile on his face doesnât falter. ��Well, she isnât completely useless.â
Of all the women Sunghoon has shared his bed with, none are comparable to the woman who now sits a mere forearmâs length away from him. If he plays things right, he might be able to have her tonight.
âSo you think Iâm handsome?â He asks boldly and (y/n) nods but still keeps her attention to the small fish swimming. âThen, why donât you look at me?â
His question prompts her to do exactly thatâto look at himâand sheâs abruptly met with his deep gaze boring into hers. He smiles at her obedience. âTell me, what you like about me.â
For a moment, a silence encases the two with the exception of the occasional chirps of birds and faint rustles of the flora dancing into one another with the help of the wind.
She's attentive towards him, eyes fixed on his face and although Sunghoon knows that she's only finding the answer to his question, he can't help but feel slightly abashedâtips of his ears turning red as his apple bobs in his throat from the fluster.
"You remind me of winter," (y/n) finally responds and he blinks, nearly missing her answer if it isn't for her tilting her head at the notice of his straying mind.
He clears his throat to gather his voice. "Are you a fan of the season?"
"I suppose. The cold and snow refreshes me in comparison to hot, drying summer," the girl explains briefly and once again turns away to look at the pondâmaking him frown.
The lack of attention from her is beginning to vex him. What's so interesting about a pond and its small swimming fish? Obviously, nothing muchâespecially with the Park Sunghoon existing in the same space. He's far more eye-catching and valuable than a pool of water.
He retains his composure however, knowing that he can't lose his head if he wants to succeed in his objective. "You must be good friends with the fish seeing as how you're so engrossed by them."
His comment earns him a soft chuckle and he'd be lying if he said the saccharine sound doesn't placate him. The twinkle in his eyes and fangs peeking from below his top lip as he smiles are telltale signs.
"You're so silly. I was more of looking at the water. My close fish friends are at sea anyways," she answers truthfully but Sunghoon believes it as another one of her crazy talk.
And in order to win her heart, he chooses to entertain them. "Must be lovely to have friends from so many places. I take it that they're very cordial?"
The girl nods and her face suddenly lights up as her figure perks. Sunghoon watches with puzzlement as she reaches into a seamlessly hidden pocket at the side of her dress before pulling out her fist and offering it to the noble.
One of the latter's dark, luxuriant brows arches with skepticismâthat is, until she uncurls her fingers to reveal the three irregularly shaped pearls resting on her palm.
Even when they're not in perfect circles, they are still priceless and beautifulâwhite coats carrying a pearly sheen that shines at every light and the rawness of their forms create an exquisite uniqueness that Sunghoon has never seen on any other jewel. An inestimable grandeur.
"I received these from my friends but now that I see them, I feel that they would be in much better hands in yours," (y/n) claims as she gently places the three orbs onto his opened palm. Eyes upturned and smile bright, she looks at him with an apparent eagerness. "With such smooth porcelain skin, you seem to be a pearl yourself."
Sunghoon is unable to retort a witty remark, nor can he muster a scoffâcaptivated by the girl as he admires her limitless geniality. How can one be so unconditionally kind and sweet to a naive extent? To casually grant one with prized possessions simply because she thought they would look better on him. It's foolishâand yet, he finds it so foolishly lovable.
Stretching his lips to a smile, he's finally able to let out a small chuckle. "Are you sure your friends won't be upset with you by giving these to me?"
(y/n) shakes her head and standsâhands dusting her skirt and straightening it before she turns towards the mansion.
"How are you sure?" Sunghoon asks once more as he too, rises to his feet and now towering over the other.
The latter titters and brings her hands behind her back, clasping them together as she begins her amble. "Because I ate them."
It's like every single gear in his head has stopped and all senses numbed apart from his hearing as her voiceâher answer echoes in his ears like an enchantment.
'She...ate them?' He mentally thinks and yet, instead of feeling horrified or even mildly perturbed, the hunger he's felt since before only growsâbubbling and boiling in his stomach up to his chest and throat as it urges him to just seize the defenseless girl in front of him.
To paint her skin with his tongue and relishing in her taste, coating every surface with his moisture before sinking his teeth and leaving conspicuous dents of his fangs as to mark her, warning any other who dares to approach. He craves to own her, to make her his and his alone and have her sing and scream his name so frequently that it becomes the only word she knowsâto be the only one she recognizes.
Oh, how terribly starved he is for her.
"Are you not returning? The sky will darken soon," the girl asks as she twirls to him slightlyâskirt swaying and hair flowing in the wind before she tucks it behind her ear to reveal her face. Her pure eyes staring curiously at him as she awaits his answer.
Sunghoon gulps, both mind and heart turning erratic as he struggles to remain composed and stoic despite his flawless performance throughout the years.
"Sunghoon?"
He throbs with need at the sound of her voice calling his name and his lashes flutter from his shaking lids, dazed and mesmerized by just a simple gesture from her before he nods his head with a stutter.
A gone man.
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Jaeyun melts into (y/n)âs hands that play with his hairâbraiding and twirling the dark locks with her fingers, delivering delicious, gentle tugs onto his crownâand his eyes are shut tight as he relishes in the feeling.
It all happened so quickly, unexpectedly, for him and (y/n) to become close. All it took was him loitering in the garden one afternoon from boredom and (y/n) inviting him to join her lone picnic. He accepted, seeing as he had nothing else worthwhile to do but he didnât expect anything from the activity.
He thought it would be mediocre at best. After all, what else is there to do aside from sipping warm tea and munching on fresh fancy-filled sandwiches? And he canât even do anything âexcitingâ with (y/n) being so out in the open.
And yet, after a few minutes in, Jaeyun was filled with a sense of tranquility and comfort that heâs never felt before.
He was embraced by a warm sense of home and relaxation, one that entirely limps his body and empties his mind that makes him believe the respite heâs had all this time before are poor excuses. Thereâs just something about (y/n), something that makes him feel so casually free and blissfulâeven while doing nothing and justâŚreveling in each otherâs presence.
Just like now.
â(y/n),â Jaeyun starts quietly as he leans his head against the pillow she put on her lap for his ease since heâs sitting on the carpeted floor and her on the couch. âHow would you like to stay at my residence for some time?â
The girlâs motions freeze entirely and that one simple act instantly makes him straighten his back as eyes shoot open, alarmed and anxious.
â(y/n)?â He calls again, shaky, as he spins on his seat, looking up at her with eyes pleading for an answer to her abrupt change. What was it? Did his invitation offend her? Does she think that his offer is with salacious intent? It wonât be a surprise if she did. Did his reputation precede him and affected her view of him without him knowing?
The noise in his head quietens as she begins to speak.
âNo, itâs nothing. Itâs justâŚI donât plan on leaving Sunoo, Jaeyun,â (y/n) softly declares as her fingers brush the fallen strands of his hair away from his eyes. His doe eyes blink up at her nervously as his brows raise and angle downwards at the end, an adorable expression for an atrocious man.
Jaeyun gently holds her hand just as it begins to retract. âBut, why? It wonât be for long. Just for a brief, even a visit! Youâll love it there, Iâm sure of it.â
âSunoo wonât like that,â the girl rejects again with a soft shake of her head. âHeâs my saviour, Jaeyun. He was the one who brought me to his home and cared for me. Iâd hate to go against him in any way.â
For the first time in forever, Jaeyun loathes himself for having fun. If only he wasnât so drunk and occupied with the pleasures of the red light district, he mightâve been the one to find her. He mightâve been the one to welcome her in his home and is able to covet her freely without fear or concern for anyone else.
Because then, he would be the one to own her. The one whom sheâs tethered to, just as how she is with Sunoo.
He furrows, frustration imbuing.
âBut recently, I have been a bit worried,â she says suddenly and this pulls the otherâs attention back to her. âI overheard him last time discussing with his aide regarding the collection of tax. And I know, I know itâs for the greater good butâŚI canât help wondering if his aideâs words run truer than I hope.â
âWhat do you mean?â Jaeyun asks, now fully focused as he sees an opportunity to cease her concern, to be her knight in shining armour. His hand squeezes hers assuringly, prompting her to spill the words in her head.
She sighs in defeat. âHis aide said that the amount of tax might be too overwhelming for the people, but Sunoo said it was urgent and that nothing could be done.â
Jaeyun restrains from scoffing out loud. He knows that the only reason their host is rushing with the collection is because he had been slacking.
âIâm aware that there must be a reason why heâs putting such great pressure on the villagers but I fret,â (y/n) confesses and meets his eyes, making his heart skip a beat. âDo you think theyâll be alright?â
This is it. His moment.
He smiles and shifts to sit on his heels before clasping both her hands in his. His thumbs draw soothing circles below her knuckles. âIf it may bring you some sort of comfort, we can go to the village.â
The rekindled sparks in her eyes bring him more joy than he ever thought they could and he unconsciously wears a grin as his tender gaze is transfixed on her.
âWe can?â
âNo. To be honest, no. Not without Sunoo losing his marbles,â he thinks but his smiling eyes say otherwise.
âOf course.â
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CRASH!
âWhere is she?? FIND HER!â Sunoo shrieks with unbridled wrath as he tightly grips (y/n)âs dress in his fist. Shards of white adorned with prettily painted flowers scatter the sparkling floor from the tea set he hurled towards the wall.
His aide flinches at his piercing scream and gathers his hands together in fear while maids hurry to clean the mess. âW-weâre trying our best, my lord.â
âDo her servants have no clue where she went?â Sunoo snaps as fox eyes sharpen more than they ever have and Yoo shakes his head vigorously. âI shouldâve assigned her those guards but I didnât as I was afraid sheâd get uncomfortable. Foolish! Idiot!â
Yoo and the other staff around shudder violently, terrified of what their master will do. They have never seen him be so cross and upsetâbecause he has never been this emotional before. But ever since (y/n) entered his life, theyâve seen many changes in their employer.
âYoung lord! Weâve brought a servant who said he saw (y/n) before her disappearance!â A guard declares after performing a respectful bow and enters the chamber alongside his colleague with a shivering slim boy held tightly between them.
Sunooâs glare shifts to the poor staff member and only then does Yoo feel like he can breatheâstumbling slightly as his abrupt inhale nearly knocks his balance.
âSpeak,â the noble orders lowly and the worker gulps harshly.
âI-I saw her in the garden with M-Master Jaeyun. The two were unaccompanied which w-was odd but I thought they were merely enjoying a stroll so IâŚI said nothing.â
SMACK! THUD!
Gasps erupt from the other servants while hands fly to cover their mouth, taken aback. Widened eyes glance at the noble before they quickly avert them, horrified at the thought of the repercussions if they are caught.
The fallen boy remains ashamed and hurt on the ground while holding the stinging pain against his cheek from Sunooâs abrasive slap.
âThat accursed Jaeyun hyungâŚâ He curses below his breath before turning around, a motion everyone is grateful for as they watch him sit on the missing girlâs bed. He stares at the expensive silk in his hand before running his other against the soft sheets of her mattress. His inordinately unfeeling gaze casts onto her pillow as he smiles at the imagery of her slumbering peacefully but it vanishes as quickly as it forms. âGo to the village. I have a feeling that they might be thereâŚâ
His orders are absoluteâall necessary figures quickly departing to execute his demand while the servants hastily leave him to the comfort of his own presence, hoping he will simmer down.
Sunoo lays on her bed and buries himself underneath her blanketâbasking in her scent and lingering warmth as he clutches her dress against his chest. His head turns into her fluffy, soft pillow and lets his lips brush against the cool fabric as a woeful whimper sounds.
He misses her. He wishes to see her. To touch her and embrace her and be graced with her presence, be spoiled in her unconditional affections. He yearns for her. He needs her.
He canât live without her.
Knock, knock.
He doesnât respond to the sound, expecting the visitor to take their leave so when the door swings open, heâs quick to recover to a sitting position as a glower forms.
âWho dareâSunghoon hyung?â Confusion laces the youngerâs tone as the said noble moseys into the room. âWhatâs so urgent for you to disrupt my private time?â
A scoff emits from the older as his thick, defined brow cocks up with intrigue. âPrivate time in (y/n)âs room? Seems scandalous, is it not?â
His mockery ticks him off and Sunoo stands, letting go of the girlâs dress in the process. âIf you have nothing worthwhile to say, leave.â
Sunghoon raises his hands to his chest in surrender. âCalm. I was merely trying to lighten the mood.â
The youngerâs silence and intensifying glare should be enough as a hint to leave and yet, he still chooses to stay.
âPlease, the matter I am to discuss with you is regarding (y/n). Iâm certain that youâd like to know.â
The other perks.
âIâve noticed that she doesnât seem to be quiteâŚfortified in the head. There seems to be a few screws loose,â Sunghoon says slowly and the younger nobleâs silence compels him to continue. âSo I was going to suggest a proper facility for her to perhaps, fix her. A new institute has recently opened up near by home and Iâve heard of their excellent treatmentsâalways proving to be effective and the staff are cordial and capable.â
Feeling proud of himself, Sunghoon grins brightly as he expectantly rubs his hands together behind his back. Of course, his âhelpfulâ suggestion is a mere excuse. After Sunoo drops her off to the institute, Sunghoon will only collect her and have her stay in his abodeâto be his once and for all.
Sunoo isnât dumb, heâs bound to be suspicious but among all of them, he is also known to be one of the nicest despite his stand-offish attitude. Heâll accept Sunghoonâs proposal if it meant better lifestyle for (y/n).
But perhaps, heâs become too naive, too complacent and confident to realise that his friendâs affections for (y/n) has run deeper than he bargained for. An affection so strong that it borders with obsession.
The sound of the youngerâs scoff pulls Hoon away from his reverie and his dark brows knit at him. âSo, you too?â
âPardon?â Sunghoon sounds, visibly confused and Sunoo stands before striding towards him with a mien, solemn, and gaze, frigid.
âFirst it was Jaeyun, and now you. Itâs laughable how any of you think that you can steal (y/n) away from me,â the host scoffs, a cynical smirk on his face and he tilts his head up to him. "I think it is wise for you to leave my abode at this moment, and never set foot in it until I permit you to."
Sunghoon's luxuriant brows knit as his panicked eyes flicker between the other's, deeply shocked by his abrupt verdict. Seeing the inordinate hostility in his golden eyes and the taut fists trembling on his sides from his restraint, it is as if he no longer recognizes. As if they are distant strangers.
His words are caught in his throat, horrified at the young's unforeseen aggression and thankfully, he needs not to respond as the rapidly approaching clamour and discordance of sabatons against tiles.
Like an alarmed lemur, Sunoo's head snaps to the door instantly as eyes widen with anticipation right as his guards enter while flanking (y/n) and Jake. Relief washes over him, shoulders falling and corners of his lips curling as he pulls the girl away from his men's holds.
"(y/n)! I thought you left me. I was so worried," Sunoo sighs into her hair as he embraces her tightyâa scandalous gesture for unwed figures and yet, none dare to refute. He expects to be reciprocated, to feel her own limbs wrap around his torso with warmth yet instead, he's pushed an arm's length away and is greeted by a face scrunched with pure franticness and concern.
"Sunoo, it isn't his fault! It was my idea, truly! I was the one who encouraged the escapade. Not Jaeyun!" She pleads for mercyânot to grant it to her, but to Jake. And it irks Sunoo, so so much to an extent where he wishes for the older lad's demise.
He casts his focus to the said man, eyes that were previously soft and cordial turning sharp and beady like those of a serpent's as he calmly approaches the apprehended noble. "Jake."
The lack of honorifics shocks the latter who's so accustomed to the other addressing him with respectâeven if they were to be in a friendly banter, Sunoo never forgets their proper labels as he thinks of dignity very highly.
Which meant that right now, Jaeyun is very, truly, undeniably fucâ
"Just as I have said to Sunghoon, you are to pack your bags and to never dare to approach my property in any circumstance. And this order is to remain until I, myself, revoke it," he hisses his words that are laced with venom. Glare fixed solely on the man whose face blanched upon understanding his command.
That would mean he can never see (y/n) again. He can't simply accept that.
"It wasn't my fault! If you weren't such a selfish, lazy arse, you would not have needed to burden your people with an absurd amount of tax! (y/n) was just worried for them and I sought to ease her of her anxiety that was caused by you!" Jaeyun argues, seething as his chest heaves heavily. It's unwise to argue with the host whose edict will dictate his fate but that's all he can think of.
Sunoo scowls, brow arches with disbelief. "What?"
The feel of cold, trembling fingers intertwining with his distract him and he grows quiet upon meeting (y/n)'s gaze. She shakes her head softly as she rolls her lips between her teeth, brows scrunch and eyes constantly shifting from one of his to the other.
"Please," she begs wispily and brings his hand against her cheek which she then nuzzles into. Like ice to a bruise and a hearth in winter, Sunoo's tumultuous emotions are pacified, leaving only heavy exhaustion from his mental strain and the shaky exhale he perform is a telltale sign. He overlooks the curl of her lips when he surrenders into herâcupping her other cheek with his vacant hand before he presses his plush lips onto her forehead in a lingering, intimate kiss.
Sunghoon and Jaeyun gawk at the sight, both shocked and envious of his privilege to do such a thing with her, but they are quickly dismissed by him who chooses to abide by her requests. Even Sunghoon is excused as he's now too eager to spend time with (y/n) after being deprived of her for hours.
As the doors of her lavish chamber shut behind the two nobles, they turn to one another and exchange knowing yet simultaneously understanding looks before they separate to their own private rooms.
"I didn't know you would be so affected. I apologize," (y/n) says softly as Sunoo brings her to the bed before gently sitting her beside him. "I promise I will not do it again."
The noble stares at her, hurt flashing across his deep gaze as he recalls how she willingly chose to leave him and follow Jaeyun, but he only shakes his head a smile. She's still his and no one can change that. "It's true I was I upset. But, it was my fault. I knew I was being unfair to the people, but desperation lead me to be...selfish. I shouldn't have." "I'll mend it. I shall revoke my order and instead, retrieve the amount needed from my personal vault. My father would not know if I don't tell him, right?"
He lets out a small chuckle with a grin that spells mischief and slyness. His eyes upturned as they scintillate with excitement.
And at that, (y/n)'s brows raise briefly, pleasantly...surprised at his sudden declaration. He'll use his own wealth to correct his wrongs? Of course, it is to be expectedâfor one who is morally responsible and selflessâbut never did she expect that he, or any of the seven nobles, would make such a decision.
"(y/n)?" Sunoo calls softly, bemused by her abrupt silence before finding himself grappling to remain solid and sane when she presses her lips against his cheeks. His temperature spikes, each nerve end tingling as his face turns pink like a blossom. "(y-y/n)?"
The girl smiles as she cups his cheek, an enigmatic yet, warm gleam in her eyes as she stares tenderly at him. Sunoo feels as if he'll implode from how inordinately quick his heart rate is.
"You're sweet," she says, a strange sense of ambiguity laced within. Her thumb caresses his dewy skin that blooms redder. "I've truly...grown attached."
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Luigi Veronesi - Costruzione Scin 9. 1990
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"right julia? đ" oh damien can read right through julia's gay crush EASILY
#well. everyone can. but only damien called it out like this so. king!#total drama#td spoilers#total drama spoilers#mkulia#''he wasn't insinuating that scin'' yes he was because i said so! he calls it like he sees it!
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no lube, no protection, all night, all day, from the kitchen floor to the toilet seat, from the dining table to the bedroom, from the bathroom sink to the shower, from the front porch to the balcony, vertically, horizontally, quadratic, exponent al, logarithmic, while i gasp for air, scream and see the light, missionary, cowgirl, reverse cow girl, doggy, backwards, forwards, sideways, upside down, on the floor, in the bed, on the couch, on a chair, being carried against the wall, outside, in a train, on a plane, in the car, on a motorcycle, the bed of a truck, on a trampoline, in a bounce house, in the ool, bent over, in the basement, against the window, have the most toe curling, back arching, leg shaking, dick thribbing, first clenching, ear rining, mouth drooling, ass clenching, nose sniffling, eye watering, eye rolling, hip thrusting, earthquaking, sheet gripping, knuckles cracking, jaw dropping, hair pulling. teeth jitterbug, mind blogging, soul snatching, overstimulating, vile, sloppy, moan inducing, heart wrenching, spine tingling, back breaking, atrocious, gushy, creamy, beastly, lip bitting, gravity defying, nail biting, sweaty, feet kicking, mind blowing, body shivering, orgasmic, bone breaking, world ending, black hole creating, universe destroying, devious, scrumptious, amazing, delightful, delectable, unbelievable, body numbing, bark worthy, cant walk, head nodding, soul evaporating, volcano erupting, sweat rolling, voice cracking, trembling, sheer gasked, lip rocking, scin peeling, eyelash removing, eye widening, pussy popping, nail stractching, back cuts, spectacular, brain cell desolving, hair ripping, show stopping, magnificent, unique, extraordinary, slendid, phenomenal, mouth foaming, heavenly, awakening, devils tangos, he could put a nuclear bomb inside me and i'd still ride.
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I've been reading your url wrong for months I kept thinking it was "jenscin" and was gonna make a joke about "so who's Jen and who's Scin" but now I see that it's jesncin. Jes N Cin. I feel like a slight fool
asfaf please- mistah Jen is my sister! Call me Jes. (no really that's my lil' sister's name)
I've joked this often but there was a beautiful time on the internet where if you googled my username, Jensen Ackles pictures would pop up and I'd tell people that was me. Alas, a bygone era as I gain notoriety.
#askjesncin#my white man era was so short lived#the âcinâ is pronounced âsinâ btw not âchinâ. it's like the cin in cindy#i know it makes no sense with an indonesian accent lol
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Redid the borders of the map for Ice Child, and readjusted it to match the dimensions a little better. The changes were mainly done to be more meaningful and thus better reflect the cultures, as well as to incorporate some better understanding of the art styles I'm (roughly) mimicking.
As with the previous version, the top bar, and the right side and corners are for the "Ceorlish" people, pagan tribes migrating to an island named Partania. The bottom bar, and left side are reflective of the "Partanians", an iteration of a much earlier culture on the island, heavily changed by the Tiberian Empire that ruled over them for 300 years.
More info and details below:
The top bar, showing intertwined serpents, wheels, birds, and two men engaged in a sword dance.
The top right corner, showing 4 tangled wyrms, flanked by ravens.
The right band shows the story of the Ceorlish migration to Partania. From the top: HaleĂž Oshere is slain in battle against the King of the Obii, this, alongside rising sea levels forces them from their old homelands. Frigfrea, the Ceorlish goddess of plants, life, and family, is shown looking towards the island, she communicates this to the other gods and the Ceorlish. Her hair tangles with the hair of Weland, the Ceorlish god of crafts and work, who inspires the building of boats that carry the Ceorlish to their new home. This migration is symbolized with the antlered head of Dirling, the god of the wild, animals, and travel. It then depicts the discovery of Scin Igland (the shining island), where they find a gleaming hawthorn tree. The tree is flanked by ravens and robins, birds considered emblematic of Witenos and Thanor, the gods of the mind, knowledge, and magic, and the god of storms, the sky, and will, respectively. Two dogs flank the rune for Frigfrea, symbolizing their settling of the land, and the establishment of a new home. Two warriors are shown clashing, the left one is clad in Partanian and Tiberian armor, representing the Partanians, the left is in ceremonial Ceorlish armor. They, and the tangled serpent between them represent the conflict between the Partanians and the Ceorlish. The rune for HĂŚl, the god of death and change, flanked by two ravens, and twisting serpents representing the turmoil of the world.
A willow tree, representing Witenos, two cats, hares, and hounds, and a pair of tangled serpents all surround the rune for EorĂ°e, the mother goddess of the world.
The Partanian borders feature geometric interlace, with a special focus on the X shape that symbolizes the martyr, Ceset, who was crucified by the Tiberian Empire, only for his religion to replace the Imperial Pantheon a 100 years later. Triquetras and Trefoils accompany the interlace, and while they have been syncretized with the Cesetist faith, the were originally symbols of the 3 ancient gods of Partania.
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IRL, the two styles are inspired the Anglo-Saxons for the Ceorlish, and Celtic for the Partanians. Both would roughly fit under the category of "Insular" art, also called Hiberno-Saxon (for Ireland and England, the two centers of the style). The rough difference I cut between the two is that English/Ceorlish uses animalistic imagery, human figures, and is irregular and asymmetric. Meanwhile, the Celtic/Partanian style is geometic, symmetrical, and relies on symbol.
#ice child#art#fantasy art#fantasy#fantasy map#world building#fantasy world#interlace#knotwork#yes this world is a ripoff of britain in late intiquity and early middle ages sue me
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oh i love trail mix so much!! it is such a savior during a long work day in particular ^^
hi đź what's your fav snack?
I guess it depends on what I'm in the mood for?
Overall, I'd say trail mix. It's a good variety that usually does the trick when I'm either not sure what I want or just want to snack.
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eye kisst the scarz on hur scin
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