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fellominaarcher · 27 days ago

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GOT MARRIED - YOO JIMIN / KARINA AESPA X FEM READER

11. Away From You

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We Got Married, entering 9th month

So much has happened since the seventh month of shooting We Got Married reality show.

Despite the fact that the show is currently in production, Jimin and Y/N must continue to fulfil their idol duties.

Y/N was always eager to discuss the girl's confession because she was intrigued by it.

To the point, it bothered her and made her unhappy at times.

Jimin remained silent as well because she was unsure if what she had spoken was the result of alcohol or the expression of her innermost sentiments.

She was troubled by the idea that Y/N would misinterpret it, which bothered her as well.

Following that night and within their eighth month as a phoney couple, the show continued to film as usual. Doing things that married couples do together, but without the sex.

DayDream recently released a single as a thank you to their fans.

Their dancing practise video for the single album had been fully recorded. As the choreography came to a close, all of the girls were exhausted, so they took some time to rest.

Y/N laid on the floor. "Oi, why are you lying there?" Dajeong questioned her.

She was holding her drink in one hand and gently kicking Y/N's thigh with her foot.

The lead vocalist gave her a glance. "Ha? What? I'm tired," she responded and her eyes were droopy.

Dajeong made a disgusted face, "On the floor, you know people literally could step on shit with their shoes, right?" she told the girl in a reprimanding tone.

Y/N rose from the floor and sat on her butt, her arms crossed over her legs

She sighed, "Do you think people tell the truth when they're drunk?" the confused girl queried with a somber look on her face.

Dajeong gave her an odd look while raising both brows. If one's eyebrows can raise above one's head, that would be Dajeong's expression.

She joined Y/N on the floor. "Oh, I remember the both of you were drinking in an episode before..." she brought up Jimin's drunken night.

Dajeong was looking at Y/N with caution, a thousand thoughts racing through her mind.

Y/N slowly nodded her head. "Sureee," she answered in a tired manner.

"Tell me the full story." Dajeong commanded as she was invested in it.

The WGM couple hadn't met in days because filming on the show had been put on hold. They still have regular conversations at times. Due to their increased workload, they seldom ever call anymore.

But somehow they still communicate.

The year was also coming to an end. Many kpop groups will be required to prepare for another year-end award ceremony.

Well, another award show is on the way, making this a busy month.

Everyone put in a lot of effort to prepare, and it was imperative that nothing will go wrong.

The award ceremony will take place today, and the winter season is just around the corner.

Aespa sat in their car, patiently waiting their turn to exit the vehicle and walk down the red carpet.

"They haven't told us where we are going to sit with," Minjeong expressed her sadness with a pout on her face.

Jimin heard of it. "It's okay, it's okay I know you miss Yurim." the leader assured her with a comforting smile.

Ningning faked a cough. "While you are missing Y/N," In between her pretend coughs, she mocked the leader.

She jokingly shot the maknae a frightening glance and she also gave her a goofy expression.

Ningning's gaze averted, "What? What? Nothing!" the maknae exclaimed but she couldn't help but smile.

The cute smile that soon turned into a loud contagious laugh. Typical Ningning. Everybody loves her.

Minjeong had been whining about how she wished she could meet Yurim Daydream again. Because it has been a long time since the two groups have spent time together.

Their car came to a halt outside the entrance to the award ceremony. The girls stepped carefully out of the car and walked slowly down the red carpet.

While doing so, they waved to the cameras and posed for photos with fans or signed autographs as they went.

Aespa members wore opulent, stunning attire that evening that perfectly expressed their beautiful looks.

On the red carpet, they had their interview.

Sadly, Aespa and DayDream aren't seated next to one another this time for unclear reasons.

Jimin frowned at the idea and appeared a little disappointed that she couldn't sit next to Y/N.

The award show was certainly entertaining, watching the junior groups performing and the senior artists killing the stage professionally.

But having to watch all of this without Y/N by her side made her heart sink.

The show's MCs are Jeon Somi and Treasure Asahi, who are currently speaking their lines and making announcements.

Jimin was simply sitting there, staring at the floor. She'd occasionally look up at the top seats, where DayDream sat.

Her eyes were clearly looking for Y/N, and the 'newlywed' would occasionally make eye contact.

Y/N was the first to look away, while Jimin would stare at her face for a few seconds before looking away too. At this point, she doesn't care if this moment is going to be recorded and go viral on the internet tomorrow.

Jimin didn't notice that Aeri's spot had been taken by someone else because she was still staring at the floor with a pout on her lips.

"Look at Somi, she's so pretty. Why aren't you looking at her?" Y/N alerted Jimin loudly enough.

Jimin awoke from her trance, her heart skipped a beat, and she looked in the direction of the voice.

Her mouth was slightly agape, as if she couldn't believe what she had witnessed and she's really happy to be able to be next to Y/N again.

"Last time I checked, I slept with you not Somi." Jimin answered. She fired back.

She side-eyed Y/N and averted her gaze as she forced herself to concentrate on the stage; the poor girl was sulking.

Y/N looked at her with a devilish grin on her face "Did you missed me? Why?" Y/N asked and she just loved teasing the Yoo Jimin of Aespa.

Jimin had a sour expression on her face and her gaze was fixed on Y/N. "What happened to Aeri?" Jimin wondered.

When Y/N pointed above, Jimin immediately looked up to the pointed location and Aeri saw the couple then immediately waving her hand cheerfully at them.

It turned out, Y/N had asked Aeri earlier if they could switch places for a few minutes before their group's performance.

Jimin returned to her own world without saying anything. Externally, Jimin tried to look fine but her heart was messing with her and her body, making her feel strange and electrifying things.

A staff member approached them and informed them that Aespa, DayDream, and Stray Kids were in line to perform next.

Jimin motioned the other girls to the changing rooms as the two idols nodded and rose from their seats.

DayDreams and Aespa walked down the hall together, heading to the changing rooms. Jimin dragged Y/N away from the peers by grabbing her wrist.

They are in the restroom down the hall, and Y/N is waiting for Jimin as usual by leaning against the wall.

Jimin washed her hands for no reason because she's a little flustered with Y/N around and looked in the mirror before approaching Y/N.

Trying to get into her element.

Jimin suddenly showed off her back to Y/N, and Y/N could only stare in utter confusion because she had no idea what she's supposed to do.

"Zip it!" Jimin instructed, she looked over her own shoulder.

She was waiting for Y/N to zip her dress. "Come on wife, pull it up!" she told the younger girl with a hint of authority in her voice.

How Y/N manages to be so composed around Jimin, the literal Karina from Aespa, is still a mystery.

Y/N pulled the older woman's dress' zip as instructed, but she did it deliberately slowly.

She utilised the tiny object to physically draw Jimin close to her while still holding onto the small zip.

She took advantage of the situation to tease the goddess-like woman. "Why are you trying to seduce me now?" Y/N inquired in a deep, quiet voice, almost whispering.

"Weren't you just now mad at me?" Y/N added.

Jimin arched her brow, trying to keep it cool, "Well, because I've missed you." she answered it with confidence.

She had a stern yet seductive and attractive expression on her face. Y/N would never be able to get over her.

Y/N is a lucky shit for having such a view, a literal beauty served before her eyes. The younger idol noticed that her heart was beating in a quick rhythm.

"You look sexy in this dress and really gorgeous." those damn praises.

Jimin simply sneered. She knew the power she had over this girl, "Thank you, you look really good too and attractive tonight." the Aespa leader returned the praise.

Jimin also purposefully left her zipper a little open while on the way to the restroom. They remained in that position for some time, but Y/N had finished with the zipper.

She laid her palm flat against Jimin's back. "I wanna see you without this dress, Jimin," she told Jimin in a deep voice.

While her other arm tightly, almost possessively encircled Jimin's torso, Y/N's fingers gently made their way down her back. The naughty fingers of Y/N's traced their way down to her waist and right thigh. She gripped it tightly.

It's almost surreal how they're already acting like a couple while they haven't exchanged no words of love or devotion.

Y/N's arms left Jimin's body, distancing from the Aespa's member and walking away after successfully seducing the older girl.

"For the record, I miss you more." Y/N halted for a second at the restroom entrance, she turned around and gave Emma a last one observation.

The younger girl walked out of the restroom with a smug expression on her face, leaving the older girl alone.

Actually, the DayDream member was about to combust, about to release the biggest gasp and about to fall to her knee that's why she made her leave.

Jimin was sexually frustrated and she realized it, "I wanted to kiss her so bad just now!" she expressed out of frustration.

The night passed, the award show concluded but SME hosted a small celebration to congratulate the winners.

It meant the two couldn't meet again for the night, and Jimin was going insane because she longed for Y/N and Jimin needed her to be by her side for the whole night.

We Got Married, ending.

They're filming the final episode of We Got Married today. Nobody anticipated it to be this quick. The finale of everyone's favourite programme was approaching.

Their mothers must have enjoyed the show as well.

Y/N was nervous, and the events of We Got Married had caused her to overthink a lot of things.

She had no idea that things would turn out this way after their initial meeting, the garden proposal, the karaoke, the house decorating, the magazine photo shoot, and the drunken nights.

The makeup artist had just completed her makeup, "Are you okay?" Hayeon asked, concerned.

Y/N's group members were accompanying her for the filming of the last episode. The vocalist shrugged it off, "Yes, but I'm a bit nervous." she answered with a weak smile.

"Hey, trust me that it's going to be okay, you know." Hayeon assured her friend.

Hayeon rubbed Y/N's back. "Thank you, my idiot." with a mischievous grin on her face, Y/N thanked.

"OKAY, WE'RE READY TO SHOOT!"

The production team had a surprise planned for the couple. The production team are also renting a local auditorium for this plan. They had all decorated the balcony with fairy lights and flowers, and there was also a table seat for two.

Not to mention a piano too at the center of the stage.

"Okay, ready!" the director gave a cue.

"ACTION!" he gave the command to start working right away.

As Ningning and Aeri assisted Jimin to walk to the intended spot, the camera filmed the scene of her with her eyes covered with a blindfold.

While Minjeong trailed along behind them. The girls carefully guide their leader to the assigned spot.

"Okay, we're here!" Aeri informed as she assisted the girl in untying the blindfold. Jimin first fixed her hair and made herself comfortable while observing her surroundings.

The Aespa leader was taken aback by how beautifully decorated the location was and she let out a quiet "Woah!"

Furthermore, the sun was about to set, and there was a candle on the table to accentuate the ambiance.

"Woah, these are so pretty!" she exclaimed excitedly as her eyes continued to scan the surroundings.

Ningning poked her leader's shoulder and she pointed to Y/N, who was slowly approaching them.

When Jimin turned around to see who it was, her eyes lit up as she saw it was Y/N with a rose in her hand.

For the final episode, the production team suggested that Y/N sing a song to Jimin for their farewell.

Y/N couldn't believe she had to do this, therefore her face was filled with anxiety and a hint of stress. Sadness too.

It's not that she doesn't want to do certain things for Jimin yet she felt nervous and ashamed about singing for her in person.

"Why are you dressed up so well?!" Jimin asked eagerly as she laughed while covering her mouth.

Y/N shrugged her shoulders. "I don't look stupid, right?" Y/N inquired, rolling her eyes and smiling.

The older woman was laughing, "No, no, I think you look cute!" she reassured the younger girl with a smile.

Even if Y/N half disagreed and still believed she looked silly in this position, Y/N simply nodded to Jimin's answer.

Minjeong and Ningning gestured for their leader, Jimin, to sit on one of the seats in the auditorium while Y/N was making her way to the stage, to where the piano is.

The rest of Aespa members move back to give the fake married couple a space, joining the production team and we're only watching from a distance.

Half of the light in the auditorium went down, focusing only on Y/N on the stage and Jimin at the audience area.

Jang Y/N took a seat on the piano stool, clearing her throat softly as her heart pounded against her chest. Her fingers hovered over the black and white keys, poised to play, waiting for her cue through the in-ear monitor.

The song began to play. The first key was pressed, and Jang Y/N slipped effortlessly into her professional self - a well-polished K-pop idol, showcasing her skill as the lead vocalist of the girl group DayDream.

"You are a gift, sent down from the sky. In this lonely world, I will protect you..."

Y/N sang passionately, pouring every emotion from her heart into the lyrics. Each note was a confession, each word a fragile thread woven with memories she couldn’t say out loud.

Though her marriage to Yoo Jimin was virtual - performative and crafted for national TV - it was real in a way neither of them could explain. It wasn’t just a show. Every month they’d spent together had been worth it.

Karina of aespa, known offstage as Jimin, sat alone in the front row of the empty auditorium, save for a few scattered crew members filming the scene. Despite herself, she felt the sting of tears welling up. This was farewell.

Y/N fought hard to disassociate from the sadness threatening to spill from her eyes. She focused on the song, grounding herself in the melody, determined to sing for Jimin - not for the cameras, not for the show, but just for her.

But Jimin was already crying. The tears came freely, unchecked. It was cruel, really - how the entertainment industry had paired them for the nation’s enjoyment, only to tear them apart when the final episode is near.

They were both young. Both passionate. And somewhere along the way, feelings had tangled themselves into the script of We Got Married.

For the nation’s entertainment, they’d become a "fake" married couple. But the emotions? Those had been real.

"Even the painful memories I wanted to forget, can be washed away with the raindrops..."

Y/N’s voice soared, rich with emotion - the very sound Jimin loved most in the world.

Y/N played the final notes, her fingers pressing softly against the piano keys as the melody faded into silence. The lights in the auditorium flickered back on, casting a warm glow over the empty seats. She sat there for a few seconds, her hands resting gently on her lap, letting the weight of the moment settle.

In the front row, Jimin quickly buried her face in her hands, trying to hide the tears that had already fallen.

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A/N: I used English translation of Sudden Shower.

GOT MARRIED

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sugarushwriting · 5 months ago

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from this idea/request

your dream job.

working with a boy kpop group as a marketing newbie.

they came to the united states for tour. you were excited to work for the one and only stray kids.

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not proofread. please like, comment, reblog! do not repost or translate, tysm!!

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you could barely contain your excitement. even 2 weeks later and 4 shows later. you don’t think you’d ever get over the fact you are literally working with the stray kids.

you didn’t care if your job was to double check and make sure catering was okay. or if the wardrobe designers had everything they needed. or ran errands for food or other supplies.

it was all worth it to be able to be in close proximity with the stray kids.

your korean language knowledge lacked, however the boys were good speaking in english and hearing you talk in your native language. you once even apologized to them because you couldn’t communicate with them in their language. even with simple words.

bang chan and felix looked at you like you had two heads and said to never apologize for that. it seemed the other boys didn’t mind either.

you all communicated well enough to make sure everyone was on the same page.

right now you were carrying 2 big plastic bags and 2 drink carriers to the guys’ dressing room while they waited for press conference in boston.

opening the door softly, you bowed and walked in quietly as each boy was doing their own thing.

han was singing, lee know harmonizing. hyunjin and felix playing a game on their phone. seungmin and i.n. was napping. changbin and bang chan deep in conversation.

you were just surprised more chaos wasn’t happening right now.

changbin and bang chan immediately saw you carrying everything and rushed to get up to help you.

“here, let us help.” changbin said in his cute english accent.

“we could’ve went and got our own take out.” bang chan smiled taking the drinks.

“it’s fine, part of the job.” you awkwardly replied.

“thank you so much!” felix smiled pausing his game with hyunjin.

you turned around to leave the boys, as your supervisor would yell at you for spending too much time lingering.

even though the boys (all 8) have even told you they didn’t mind company.

they loved their u.s. staff.

“do you want to join us? we got extra.” bang chan asked. what you didn’t recognize in his tone was hope.

he was hoping you would say yes. but frowned when you shook your head politely. “i wish i could, but i should go see if my boss needs me for anything else.” you smiled and walked out of the dressing room.

your smile could melt bang chan.

what you didn’t know, was that bang chan started to enjoy your company. the first day he met you, newbie to this industry and work, he loved the brightness your energy brought.

he wanted to call you sunshine in a nickname, but was scared to see how you would react.

him having a crush on staff? fine, okay.

but he knew you were probably drilled to not even look twice in their direction in that way or else you’d be terminated.

he didn’t want to ruin this opportunity for you.

but he also wanted you. sexually? maybe. but even more so, just wanted to spend more time with you.

and he would find a way.

︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶

and bang chan did.

he had texted your personal cell asking for you to bring him something as he felt nauseous and had a headache.

it was rare bang chan asked for anything. at least, from what you observed.

so the fact he texted your personal cell rather than your work cell, your stomach dropped thinking something was truly wrong with him.

you even texted him back asking if you should bring back up, and he had said no.

bang chan: no, i just need you

bang chan: and the stuff i asked for, yeah

bang chan’s ears got red at the thought of the first text message and how it could be interpreted.

he waited anxiously in his private hotel room, pacing back and forth waiting for your knock.

what if you got the stuff but handed it off to security to bring to him? dang it, he should’ve been more specific that he wanted you to hand it directly to him.

light knocks came to the door, and he smiled knowing it was you being polite, even with knocking on a door.

he opened it, seeing your worried face, and you pushed passed him.

“are you okay bang chan?” you asked frantically and took everything out the bag that could hopefully help him.

bang chan couldn’t get sick and you would do everything you could to help that.

in reality, bang chan was fine.

“just feeling a bit queasy.” he says with a fake frown. “no matter how much traveling we do, being in different time zones so many times do get to us.”

“i bet!” you turned to him finally seeing him. he was dressed in black sweatpants, black sleeveless shirt and house slippers.

those fucking muscles. you could literally drool at the sight. heck, you probably were. you had to blink rapidly to get your mind right.

“yes, right,” um you stuttered, noticing bang chan smiling. “i—i should go now.”

“stay for a while?” he asked, his question thick with his aussie accent.

“i don’t know—,”

“please? just for one movie at least?”

was this appropriate? probably not. you could potentially get fired. but couldn’t you also get fired if you left your client unhappy?

you’d do anything to make the boys happy. anything. and you knew if you truly didn’t want to, they wouldn’t make you.

the thing is—you wanted it all.

bang chan hoped you would agree. but he wouldn’t hold you hostage if you said no.

please say yes, he internally begged.

you nodded, “okay.”

thankfully, you were dressed in comfy clothes because when he had texted you, you ran to the nearest convenience store in panic.

his room was big enough to have two big comfy chairs that had sight of the television on the wall.

“what kind of movies do you enjoy?”

“anything in mind yourself?” you asked.

“how about the new marvel movie?”

“sounds good to me!” you smiled and hugged your knees close to your chest getting comfy on the chair as he got comfy on the other chair next to you.

if bang chan was bold enough, he would’ve asked if you wanted to watch the movie while laying in bed.

but would that be too bold? he can hear some members say, ‘not bold enough!’

how bold should he be with you? he did some lurking and found your personal social accounts. before you deleted any evidence, he found that you were a fan of theirs.

although he joked saying fans needed to touch some grass, he needed to touch some grass.

he saw the thirsty posts you had made of him before deleting. that’s why he wore the sleeveless shirt.

going shirtless would be too much too soon.

bang chan was restless during the entire movie and you noticed quickly.

you got up and grabbed some of the medicine and pedialyte from the bag. “here take this. you’re restless!”

“oh, um thank you.” he smiled timidly and took the the one pill and drunk the pedialyte.

“maybe that’ll help.” you smiled sitting back down.

“i think I should lay down?” he asked more in a question rather than a statement.

“ok, i’ll leave you be.” you smiled and stood back up.

“no, can you stay? um, just make sure i don’t vomit in my sleep?” bang chan wanted to cringe so badly at his own pleading.

“don’t you sleep naked?” you blurted without much thought and he laughed.

“yeah i do, but i can stay dressed for you.” he winked.

oh this flirt. this mister, ‘i don’t know how to flirt.’

should you stay?

“yes, you should stay.” he said and you wanted to slap yourself as you found that you said that out loud.

bang chan got comfy in bed, turning off the television. he patted the empty spot next to him. you hesitated but remembered technically he’s your boss too.

the thought of sleeping with your boss? your celebrity crush who’s your boss? amazing.

you sat next to him and you two got in comfortable conversation. it started with him asking how did you know you wanted a job like this and you replied it started in your teen years with the 17-magazine and teen vogue magazines wanting to be around celebrities and get to know them better.

like isn’t it fun to be able to interview your favorite popular artists?

as time you went on, you suddenly yawned and looked at the clock on the hotel nightstand.

“shit! it’s almost 1 am!”

bang chan laughed. “well, our show isn’t until the day after tomorrow,”

“you mean today? the day after today?”

“no. it’s not today until we sleep then wake up. regardless of time.”

you looked at him with interest. “that’s an interesting way to put it.”

“either way, we sleep, we wake up, we have nothing to do so we can sleep in.”

“well depends if my boss needs me to do anything.”

“i can tell her to give you a day off. say i need you as my personal assistant.”

you laughed. “personal assistant in what? keeping you company.”

bang chan blushed. “maybe.” he replied quietly with a smile.

“i can do that.” you replied.

was chan flirting with you? or was he just being his usual self?

no, this seemed like flirting. you doubt he’d just ask anyone for that.

“well i can keep you company whenever we wake up.”

“and tonight. while we sleep?” bang chan stared at you, his brown eyes looking at you with hope.

“sleep?” you choked out nervously. sleep? with? bang chan?

you could literally combust.

“i don’t have sleep clothes?” you questioned.

“i can lend you something if you need, unless you sleep naked too?”

you bit your bottom lip. should you do this?

“please? i won’t do anything you’re not comfortable with. if you don’t want me to touch you, i wont. i—i just really like your company.” bang chan admitted shyly.

how could you say no to that? “okay.” you smiled.

what you wish you could tell him was, ‘yes! touch me! i’ll sign an additional nda!’

you got into bed next to bang chan, after dressing in a plain black oversized stray kids shirt he gave you. you denied needing any pants as it would just make you restless in your sleep.

the shirt covered all that needed to be covered.

you both laid in bed, facing each other with nervous smiles.

“we should get some sleep.” you said with a yawn.

“yeah, we should.”

you and bang chan stayed up until 6 am that morning.

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braaan · 1 month ago

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HOLID-AMA ANSWERS!

OR: QUESTIONS AND BRAN-SWERS

Thank you to everyone who submitted an ask! These were very, very fun to do, and overwhelmingly flattering. I'd like to do more of these very soon :)

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On writing

@kooyabooya asks: what made you want to start writing about kpop ggs in the first place (this could aka what inspires you to write in terms of dynamics, tone, prose, imagery, etc etc...)

Hi Koo! Thank you for the question! :-) I think – like you’re indicating – there’s a couple of parts to this:

(1) and most inherently: COVID changed me. I went from legitimately adverse to kpop to perusing the genre to #ONCE Forever in maybe 6 months LOL. I seriously blame the physically disgusting amount of League I was playing (there was a player on ladder who always shit on me with Dahyun as their ID) but more realistically think it was just fandom at work! I wanted more content eventually, and it didn’t take me long to stumble onto the kpop-latent writersphere.

(2) Neatly from above: I think the kpop-latent writersphere is one of the most rich and rife communities out there; to a sizable degree: I write because of you! I am surrounded by great writers, am always reading something that is funky and/or makes me feel some type of way every month, and I think because of that, have similar stories to tell!

The Hyewon was my first piece of smut, longform, evocative writing (everything in between, really), and I credit all of that to the community. As long as you continue to enjoy my stuff, push the bar yourself, and re-invest in the space along the way, I think I’ll be here for a while!

(3) Bong Joon Ho says something to the effect of art needing to scare you. I believe in this so viscerally, and think it’s why I fundamentally write so… annoyingly descriptive… recursively metaphorical… pithy? I think I spend a lot of time understanding a character in and out; I’ll always have a Weverse Live going on when I’m writing — just to catch the quirks — because I really want you to believe that, even for a moment, what you’re reading is real. I think parasocialism can lend itself to a hauntingly beautiful form of want, and to me, if I can tell a story so true to life that it lingers — leaves a lasting impression on you that makes you feel something, even if just for a moment — that is awesome.

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@fuckkkkkklol asks: do you have ways to push through writer’s block and/or executive dysfunction when it comes to creative things (including but not limited to writing)? if yes gimme your best ones

@majorblinks asks: tips for overcoming heinous & debilitating writer's block (asking for a friend not me)

Hi Miggy, hiiiiii major ^_^, and hi major's friend! I think my very unqualified advice here doesn’t stray far from: be bored and don’t do what you don’t want.

Above is just a screenshot-worthy sneak peek of what my current drafts look like — the slate totals up to maybe ~15 pieces that I’ve worked on on and off, and though are in many states, all of them unfinished. The haunting voice in the back of my head hates this: that I have so many drafts that I should finish, that I must go back and put out all of these stories, that I have an obligation to do these things… but the better part of me knows that is contradictory.

Creation is iteration — when @capslocked wants to be smart, he has a sweet turn of phrase that goes “writing is rewriting” — and I think it’s fundamentally inconsequential to have to create.

Get words out of your system, play around with an idea for a timeframe, get bored of it, chase a new premise that you start a completely different draft for, then do it over again — eventually, to me, this ends up coalescing to something that I can put out: I’m ALWAYS looking back at drafts and exercises to Frankenstein them into other pieces (“I really liked this pacing from here” … “Ooh, and then this metaphor I think sits nicely with this other one” … Eunseo was a combination of lots of unrelated drafts before it).

Also: you are so opinionated! Reading something, I form an opinion almost immediately of a writing voice: what I don’t like, what I do, and how I’d do an idea myself. I think this instinctive editorial motion is great when applied to the above exercise: I’ll start a new doc in the direct middle of a one-shot, riff off something I saw somewhere else, or just play with a metaphor that I really really like — none of these are ever intentional of a story I’ll write, but I do think it continues to keep writing instinctive and, like above, almost always becomes recycled into something that eventually does make it out.

In short, I think the remedy to writer’s block is time, and continuing to nurture the muscle is what makes overcoming the hurdle easier and easier when you inevitably come back to it. To me, any hacks, additional fire under your ass, or other things to speed up the process are inconducive of actual Craft, and most likely do not let you enjoy doing what you initially set out to!

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@kesujo asks: Every writer's writing style is inspired by his/her favorite writers, which may even change as they discover new writers. Has this ever happened to you, where you noticed your writing style change, or you pick up some stuff from new writers you've discovered? And, if you were to say the top 5 influences to your current writing style (doesn't have to be in order), who would they be, and what about their writing style did you like the most that you picked up from this writer?

Oh yeah, like I mentioned, I’m very new to the space (and this voice of writing in general), so I’m definitely always :notee:-ing.

I’m not reading enough these days, and if I am, it really is strategy-latent nonfiction, but for here:

@yieldtotemptation easily has the most fun-laced voice and ideas — we could be several thousand words deep into an otherwise raunchy piece, and I'd still find myself putting my phone down to laugh at a disarming line of dialogue or perfectly packaged, real-life metaphor. Gray has inadvertently taught me a lot about having fun with my stuff, and I think I'm trying to take myself less seriously because of them!

@majorblinks is my blueprint, and genuinely, viscerally, in-real-life annoys me. Completely straight: I think Major is the bar for storytelling. We're both on the same wavelength when it comes to the stories we'd like to try, but only one of us has gone out and done it (see: DOWNRIGHT ICONIC), and I think that makes all of the difference. I'll spare you the brainworm: there's writing for writing's sake, and then there's writing with a purpose. DOWNRIGHT ICONIC as an example is a fundamentally masterful understanding of how smut and its readers work as a vehicle**, and I think everyone would benefit by taking a sliver of Craft that it literally oozes out.

@capslocked is a pioneer of many, many things in this space, but I think doesn't get enough credit for how technically crafty he is. My drafts are guilty of overusing "And" to start new sequences, and it's not until I've re-read a Caps piece that I go back and fix them. Caps has an expertly-crafted, seriously refreshing style of paragraphing, structure and usage that I'm always looking to for inspiration, and easily is the writer that dumbfounds me the most with how rudimentary / fundamental his phrasing feels — it's always a mix of "oh wow!" and "of course!" if that makes sense!

** Alex Cornell has a fantastic, 25-minute talk about Idea Vessels (here) that touches on this

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Anonymous asks: Hello Bran, just wanna say I love your fics and writing style. Wondering if you have any upcoming fics that your currently working on?

Anonymous asks: Curious on any upcoming fics?

Hi very, very kind Anons! I have two in the slow cooker that I'd really like to see come out. Sneak peeks at both of them below!

(1) is this Julie piece from last summer that I put on pause. There was a week where I put on Mother (Letterboxd), Perfect Days (Letterboxd), and Shoplifters (Letterboxd) on back to back to back, and this came from that!

There's something about noir and darker themes that I think expert directors understand lend themselves well to the one long take that feels more and more intrusive as it stays on a character / scene, for example, and this piece really tries to encapsulate that into writing.

It's a more condescending and smartass character compared to what I'm used to, and the draft for it sits squarely on top of the framing that idol Julie becomes Oedipus Rex. Written in the style of a tragedy, rife with callbacks to Greek Classics; could be really sexy.

(2) is a Chaeryeong piece that I tried to put out for @passingnotions.

It's legitimately some of the raunchiest stuff I've written, and all sits on the premise that you haven't seen gross yet — I have each of the seven deadly sins in the document LOL; I genuinely always feel guilty when I re-read some of the stuff in here...

(bran pure bran pure bran pure)

On not writing

@octoberautumnbox asks: pls also get nachos on the next milk run and a flavor ice cream you'd rate 6/10

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@majorblinks asks: r we twin flames yes or no

:fishh:

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@kooyabooya asks: the last song you listened to on your spotify?

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@avenger7567 asks: Do you think WJSN will ever return again?

I cannot imagine that it will be the same iteration of WJSN if they do, but I think (and hope) so — the socials are decently active, and will 100% be a gimme for headlines!

It's truly such a sonic loss! I'll find the time to put it into words one of these days, but I really think underdog-y, just under the surface energy is what leads to experimentation within any genre. Music is trendy, and kpop is no stranger of the "regression to the popular grey" — groups like WJSN who don't have enough clout to conform must zag... and then you get shit like Last Sequence.

VIVIZ, NMIXX, RESCENE (here and here), and Billlie play this game very well + keep me sated in the interim! WJSN 2030 comeback :')

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@majorblinks asks: whats ur most recently read book & how many stars would u give it out of 5

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@friskyriskywhisky asks: Nice to see you on Tumblr again!😊 How are you doing so far? What is the most attractive thing an idol has once said? If you can only watch only one idol's live-stream for a whole year, who would it be?

Most importantly: SANA CLAUS is gonna get robbed by one female idol. Who's it gonna be and are you going to warn Santa?

(1) Always good! It's been a crazy start to the year, but I feel like I've always been legitimately blessed :-)

(2) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

(3) Probably Luda (WJSN)!

I'm not a big livestream consumer, but I do notice that a lot of groups where the majority of them are adults tend to have more fun ones. For another time, but I think there's less media criticism inherently of what you are and aren't allowed to say when you're "an adult", and so these livestreams do feel a little less... sterile?

The last Luda stream I watched, I remember there being a sequence where she legitimately spent 2 minutes making fun of a fan comment because they commented that they were single LOL

(4 AND MOST IMPORTANTLY) step bro i'm stuck in the Sana multiverse and if you even remotely think about trying to get me out i will absolutely end u

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@kooyabooya asks: what is your spirit animal or pokemon (if you have one by chance)

LOL can you guess:

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@majorblinks asks: give me like 3 of ur new year's resolutions . what r we getting up to in 2025

I need to crack open the journal and really Reflect to get them down down..... but I think will largely stem from the same place of having a better relationship w work and the things I do...

Long pause moment in recent memory came from a conversation I had with some friends — among many tidbits: "I want complete control over something ... and then will want control of my control" + "where is the line between full trust in yourself and mistrust in anyone else?"

... think I've come to a place where it's actively harmful for me to not let go a little bit more, so hopefully in 2025: less so default white-knuckle about things!

Other than that, probably getting back into music production in one way or another, and eating majorblinks alive! ^_^

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@zeketheknight asks: What are your favorite K-pop moments from 2024?

2024 was a great year for moments up my alley in general — I feel like I've been quite prolific about the more adult idols drum (which only becomes more real with time), and I think I can point to content coming out of Jeongyeon, Chaeyeon, Eunbi, Haewon, Shuhua, Youngji/Eunji as probably some of my more memorable moments of the year!

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Like the middle minutes of this is still so fire LOL

The bar is low for risqué (real) in Kpop, but until we let them even address shit like this it's going to be diluted, pandering, and brainrot for a loooong time.

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@kooyabooya asks: thoughts on matcha lattes?

Big fan! I'm always doing a 2-shot matcha something within the workday.

I've been meaning to explore more of this — I am somewhat... unconvinced the matcha game goes deeper than it looks like it does on the surface — so if you have good match recommendations please send my way!

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@friskyriskywhisky asks: How would you navigate this situation where you're not sure Hyewon is being friendly or flirty?

WHERE IN THE HELL IS THIS ONLY FRIENDLY IN ANY CONNOTATION?????????????????????

i'd probably piss my pants frisky 😎

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That's QUESTIONS AND BRAN-SWERS this time around! Thank you again to everyone who submitted an ask, and you for reading if you got all the way down here. This was really, really fun, and I'd like to do more writing-latent stuff in the future. Until then: happy new year, be good to each other, and see you in the next one!

— Bran

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shadowkoo · 5 months ago

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I just needed to come here and vent for a moment. As a writer, I put a lot of time and thought into curating my ideas and outlining fics before I even begin writing. So, you can imagine my surprise when I woke up this morning to a tumblr notification that someone had tagged me in a post titled “[My Fic Title] Part 2.”

Naturally, I was a bit shocked. After scrolling through it, I realized that this user had written a second part to one of my fanfics, and they tagged me to credit me for the original story.

While I won’t name the specific fic or the user (they did remove it per my request), I feel the need to address this publicly with a quick PSA.

My characters, storylines, cliffhangers, and everything in between are my intellectual property. Yes, the characters are inspired by real idols, and yes, some of my plots exist within established TV/film/book universes. But the ideas, twists, and execution are mine, and I’m the one who will decide how they unfold. (For clarity, the fic in question isn’t set in another media universe, but I wanted include this line since it is relevant for a couple of my other works).

I appreciate that this person enjoyed my fic enough to be inspired to write something themselves, but to be completely honest, I don’t think what they did was okay. I have some serious issues with this, and I want to share them to hopefully prevent this from happening to me—or anyone else—again.

First off, I find it incredibly rude that they didn’t reach out to ask my permission beforehand. Had they done so, I would’ve immediately told them not to go forward with it. Instead, I found out through a tag after the fic had already been posted, which felt like a slap in the face. To make matters worse, because of time zone differences, the post was live for hours while I was asleep, gaining traction.

I know that in the fanfic community, it’s somewhat common to write alternate endings or continuations for larger works from big-name authors or shows, but that’s not what’s happening here. I’m a hobby kpop fanfic writer. Writing a fanfic of my fanfic just feels out of line.

To be blunt, it felt like they were piggybacking off the success of my story, trying to steal some of the excitement I’d built for an upcoming second part. It also seemed like an attempt to siphon engagement, followers, and interactions from my readers—people who were already invested in the original work.

What bothers me even more is that I’ve publicly mentioned I’m already working on a second part. It left me with a bad taste, like this person was trying to rush out their version before I could post mine. That kind of move creates confusion for readers and, from where I stand, feels calculated and disrespectful.

So let me make this crystal clear: No one has my consent to rewrite my work, create additional parts to my fics whether they’re complete, on hiatus, or in-progress, whether or not i have mentioned that i'm writing another part, or to publish alternate endings, etc.

Thank you for understanding. - Raven

#raven rants #important psa

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dove-net · 2 months ago

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welcome to the official launch of dove net!

as of january 1, dove net is officially up and running!

dove net is a network run by @ddeonghwa-s that is dedicated to the promotion and archival of kpop fics that may be considered morally grey, niche, or untraditional (for the sake of brevity, in all posts these fics and their kinks/tropes will be referred to as niches).

what does this mean? that means this network is dedicated to promoting and gathering kpop fics that may not be promoted in other networks or may have you getting judgemental looks for liking/writing them. dove net accomplishes this by having an extensive catalogue of fics. this means giving creators and fans a safe space to explore darker themes without criticism and with the knowledge that everything said and desired is purely within a fictional frame.

something to note is that this network does not require membership for promotion and archival. to promote your fic without being a member, you simply have to use the #dovenet. however, this does not ensure your fic will be seen and reblogged to the network. to ensure your fic will be queued, as well as be around others who have the same mindset as you when it comes to fics with more niche kinks/tropes, become a member!

what does membership do? membership ensures the promotion of your fic as well as offers you community. you will have access to the member-only discord where you can build community and create friendships!

now that dove net has officially launched, admin will be working to update each and every link within the catalogue to include the corresponding tag. this will mean that links on dove net may be empty (or not exist) until there is a fic to fill it. please be patient while we gain a proper archive! if you would like to help boost this archive, please go ahead and send a fic that contains one or more of the niches into our inbox!

if you would like to apply to become a member of dove net, please look over these posts to ensure this is a network you would like to be a part of:

εїз — list of niches εїз — membership post

you can find the official application for the network in membership post.

once again, ddeonghwa-s would like to extend a massive thanks to @junkissed and @yoonguurt for their help in the creation of dove net and server. for the first time, however, i would like to extend my thanks to all of those who have shown interest in dove net leading up to the launch, whether it is from following and reblogging, becoming a member, or becoming an affiliate. i genuinely wasn't expecting for there to be so much love for the overarching idea behind dove net from the offset, so, once again: thank you.

i can't wait to see how dove net grows in the upcoming months. thank you everyone!

xo jupiter @ddeonghwa-s

#dovenet: important post #dovenet: launch

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premiumbitch · 4 days ago

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Hii !!

I want to manifest being an Kpop idol, how can I do it ? And also I want like to choose the member and like everything about the group is lt possible and if yes how can I do it ?

I don’t like the Kpop companies right now so can I like manifest that an new companies open and they have great rules and don’t overwork their idols ?

Hi, love! yes you can manifest new companies, you can manifest anything you want !

But I'm not the best person to ask for advice, as I'm new to the community myself and still learning. I only create manifestation and scripting packs to help you with ideas on *WHAT* to manifest. I can't provide the *HOW* because I'm still a 15-year-old girl who's new to LOA and don't want to say the wrong thing. This goes for those who have DMed me for advice and anyone thinking of asking me "how to manifest." I appreciate your interest, but please understand that I'm still on my own journey and prefer to do what feels comfortable for me.

However, I encourage you to explore various resources, such as books, videos, *EXPERIENCED* tumblr accounts, and online forums, where you can find valuable information and support from more experienced manifesters. Everyone's journey is unique, so take your time to discover what works best for you.

Thank you for reading, and I wish you all the best on your manifestation journey!

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This is such an exciting concept! I am looking forward to playing each angle! :-D I had a question. Will the story over all - and each section - have the staple k-drama side characters? Like the rival in the office romance or the bestie that's like a sibling! The community that's like a family in the hometown romance? Will we get a parent trying to pay the PC away from the RO in the kpop or office romance? Will the office RO have a right hand man [like the second in command to the ML in WWWSK or the chief secretary to tae mu in BP?] Will PC have siblings? Parents?

Sorry I got away from myself, lol. I got super excited ll

Hi grapecaseschoices! Thank you so much for your question!

Yes, each story overall will have a cast of side characters that will probably be very familiar to you if you're K-drama fan. I do have a rough idea of what I want the side characters to look like, but details are still up in the air because I'm still trying to plot everything out. Here's what I'm planning to include so far.

(Warning: potential spoilers and a long read because I also got ahead of myself)

Side Characters

Note: MC is an orphan with no siblings. They were raised by their grandmother, who died when they were in high school. MC has no other family, as far as they know. This is part of their lore, so this won't change. As for friendships, I thought about giving MC a best friend, but I'm not sure where I'll fit that in. I might add a best friend character, but we'll see.

The Boss Route - An ecletic cast of office co-workers from the marketing department. They generally revere you because they're terrified of the boss. Whether they respect you out of admiration or fear will be up to you! - The boss' family, which is primarily just their mother and father since they're an only child. You'll mainly interact with the mother, since she'll be the hardest to win over (and who knows, maybe she'll try to pay you off too!). - A second male lead and female lead, probably from a different chaebol family. Right now, I'm envisioning them as a brother-sister duo (maybe twins?) who are up to no good but we'll see! - Bonus: now that you mention it, I can definitely see the boss having their own right-hand man/friend in the company, so I might actually add one now!

The Idol Route - The idol's management team, including the road manager, stylists, choreographers, etc., but you'll interact the most with the manager. You'll also interact with other people at X Entertainment agency, such as trainees, and behind-the-scenes crew for whatever projects that the idol is doing. - The other former member(s) of NOVA, who may or may not have a grudge from the past. - The idol's mom and potential younger sibling(s), but they are out of the limelight so you won't get to interact with them often. I don't see the idol's mom being difficult whatsoever. In fact, I can see her being very sweet and become like a mother figure for MC. - A second male and female lead, who are probably also in the entertainment industry (still in the works!).

The Childhood Best Friend Route - Of course, a strong village community with an interesting mix of personalities and temperments. Definitely planning to have a group of aunties who like to gossip and play matchmaker. - Potentially, other childhood friends that stayed in their hometown, like in Welcome to Samdalri. - The best friend's ex from Seoul who's visiting your hometown while on vacation. - Potentially, your boss dropping by unexpectedly to ask you to come back to Seoul. - A second male lead and female lead (still in the works, but could be the ex and the boss).

The Grim Reaper This route admittedly is not as developed as the other three routes so I haven't thought as much about the side characters. I could see the MC helping the Grim Reaper like Hotel Del Luna style, in which case the side characters might be the spirits that the Grim Reaper is assigned to, plus the friends and family that those spirits leave behind. I could also see MC getting a part-time job that's a little more relaxed than her old job and making new friends there.

#ask me anything #faq

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i just wanted to say that your latest update on what's been going on with you personally is really brave and meant a lot to me - I know you know already that you don't owe anyone any updates on your private life, but it resonated with and comforted me a lot and I'm grateful you shared.

I work as a painter irl and recently have been really afraid that I'm dipping into depression after a long time of feeling good - and have been even more afraid of what that means for my creativity. I'm only just at the start of an exciting career as a painter, so I've been sort of upset at myself for hitting the brakes on it because of my mental health.

So to hear you come out and very firmly say that you're prioritising your mental health above all else - and to say that if creativity comes alongside that's great, but if not that's also fine - is so validating and is exactly the kind of kindness and patience I want to show myself.

I really hope you feel safe and supported through your mental health & neurodiversity journey. As a long time reader I ADORE your work (I think it's all the better for the time you take to write them), and as well as that I'm so inspired by your boundaries and priorities you set with yourself and us readers too.

Whatever you're working through, you've got this! Xx

I’m so glad that my post gave you a little comfort, and I’m sorry you’ve been going through a difficult time like that. It’s funny how sometimes creativity can be a double edged sword, and mental health really affects that. I wrote Into the Aurora in what was possibly one of my worst years of life after the loss of my father and a million other things I’m not super comfortable talking about yet, but what I found in writing was both so good and so bad. It was good because it helped give me a community of people and helped me stay afloat, but it was also bad because I found myself unable to feel anything positive or do anything meaningful outside of writing. It affected my job, my personal relationships outside of the kpop sphere, and genuinely burned me out even though it was a creative thing I loved.

I say all this to say….. as someone on the other side of that dark period, but still actively working, taking the steps towards mental health and healing is the right path every time and I wouldn’t choose anything else now that I’m here. Online during that year I was posting, I was creative, and I’m sure I looked happy, but it was also the year my partner had to pull me back from the edge and get me the help I needed. While I love Aurora, and I love writing, I wouldn’t trade a second of my life now on the other side of that pain for however many words I was able to write or ideas I was able to have. I’m still able to be creative, I’m still working, but I’m trying hard to have it be a thing that is worked into my life instead of a thing I’m using to hide behind or cope.

Please don’t be upset at needing to prioritize yourself right now over your painting. Something I’ll also say, is that if you’re at the beginning of your career as a painter….. my guess is that you’ve very recently started to get paid (like paid a decent amount) and that can sometimes make the creative thing feel heavier than it used to to. It adds a pressure that wasn’t necessarily there when you were just doing it for the love of it, and that can make it challenging. If you’re experiencing that, outside of any financial obligations you currently have and if you’re in a position to do so I really encourage you to take a step back and recharge. If you’re not able to do that, and it would be unsafe financially or otherwise to do that, I encourage you to find the time where you can to let yourself rest. Depression is hard, creativity is hard, and if you ever need talk about it my inbox is open.

Anyways thank you so much for all the kind words, and you’ve got this too x

#answered anon

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colourstreakgryffin · 2 years ago

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Hiiii Could i req Mui in like modern au ver with a Jennie from blackpink like reader? Thank youu..,,

Oh? What is Jennie like? And we are a K-pop icon, I assume so that sounds very fun! I’ll do it and it’s a bit short! Kimetsu Academy AU again!

Tokito Muichiro [18+]

Muichiro is a big fan of you and your albums. He finds your music so calming and gorgeous, he loves listening to it as he works through the hours

You’re a transfer student. Moving to Japan to get better education and to shy away from your insane popularity in the Korean Pop community, you wanted to take break from fame for a semester or two

This is where you met Muichiro in class. He was oblivious to the fact you are his favourite musical celebrity, and he treated you so much differently then you’re use to. He treated you… like a normal person

Muichiro thought your face was familiar but he didn’t tie the knot for a long time until he showed you your own music during a private study session. You were nervous as you tried to pretend you’ve never heard of you but Muichiro noticed your singing matched the idol’s

Muichiro was very shocked when you revealed yourself as his favourite K-pop icon. His face exploded in blush and he stuttered out apologises. Complimenting you for your work and listening to you lovestruck sing to him

Muichiro loves how passionate you are and he encourages your desire to express yourself. You are who you are, and your music reflects that. He is your biggest fan in every form and he will defend you if he must

Muichiro has matching strong values to you so he always stands besides you in moral arguments and he won’t let anybody try twist the way you care about what is morally right and wrong. You and your values are important so they must be preserved

Muichiro admires your creativity, both in and out of the Kpop music genre. You’re intelligent and you know exactly what you’re doing, he just loves that and he could ramble on and on why he loves it

Muichiro follows your lead without a second thought. You’re a experimental one, and everything you come up with always comes out lavish and beautiful. He always suspects your ideas and your experiments succeed, he doesn’t believe you can mess up

Muichiro also shares your style of learning with you. He prefers to try something new and learn as he goes along, and the fact you’re the same has his heart beating so fast. You match him in many ways, his idol and crush clings onto his hand happily

Muichiro hides your identity from the Academy as much as he possibly can. He doesn’t want anybody to rat you out and flood you with Japanese fans of yours. You really appreciate his kindness and your own crush on him grows

Yes. Muichiro has introduced you to his older twin brother, Yuichiro and it wasn’t as bad as he thought it would go!

Muichiro swore he is constantly in a dream. His longtime idol is his friend and blushes at the way he compliments them, it’s incredible. He never wants you to move away, and honestly, you are heavily considering moving to Japan permanently

“Dokusha. Y-your music is incredible, don’t you know that? Huh? You don’t like your new music video? Why? It’s amazing. Just like every other one. You’re amazing, so much more than your art”

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fanboy miguel and kpop idol reader where he is a shooter for you and bulk buys albums just to see you in fansigns and then you later find out he’s the ceo of alchemax and it’s just 💀💀

fanboy! miguel x kpop idol! reader

miguel finds himself captivated by a K-pop idol—none other than you, an incredibly talented artist who holds the spotlight on stage. miguel becomes an avid fan, following your every move, listening to your music, and attending every event possible. he takes his role as a dedicated fan to another level. as a photographer, he secures a position as your official shooter, capturing the perfect moments on stage and behind the scenes. his devotion is undeniable as he bulk buys albums just to have the opportunity to attend fansign events and catch a glimpse of you up close.

however, your worlds collide in an unexpected twist. after a series of chance encounters and coincidences, you discover that miguel is not just an ardent fan, but also the CEO of Alchemax, the prestigious company behind groundbreaking scientific research.

you reach out to him, tapping on his shoulder. "wait, you're the CEO of Alchemax? that’s... unexpected." miguel nervously scratches the back of his neck as he confesses with a nod, "yeah, it's a bit of a secret identity, i guess. i wanted to support you as both a fan and from a professional standpoint." your jaw slightly drops upon hearing his confession as you give him an awkward smile. “i had no idea...it’s just...i’m used to fans being fans, not CEOs. this changes things, doesn't it?"

miguel seems to be apologetic, hoping to have not made you uncomfortable or have crossed any of your boundaries. “i never wanted it to be awkward, cariño. i genuinely admire your talent and dedication. but, i understand if this complicates things. i don't want to jeopardize your career or make you uncomfortable."

you slightly giggle while you play with the hemline of your skirt, while carefully thinking on what to say next. “it’s not that, miguel. i appreciate your support, and i’m grateful for everything you do. it’s just...i’m still processing this revelation. meeting you like this was unexpected, to say the least."

miguel steps up a little closer to you as he places a gentle hand on top of your shoulder. he isn’t breaking eye contact with you and is being sincere with you. “i understand, and i’m sorry for not being more upfront about it before. i never wanted you to feel pressured or overwhelmed."

you let out a soft sigh as you reassure him. "you don't have to apologize, miguel. this doesn't change how i feel about you as a person or as a photographer. let’s navigate this together, balancing our personal connection and professional responsibilities." upon hearing your words, miguel gives you a side hug. "thank you. i feel the same way. let’s find a way to make this work, without losing sight of who we are and what brought us together in the first place." with open hearts and a mutual understanding, miguel and you embark on a journey to redefine the boundaries of your relationship. you communicate your desires and address any awkwardness or concerns as you strive to maintain your connection amidst the complexities of your individual roles.

tags 🏷️!! @kairiscorner @emiemiemiii @meeom @sabcandoit @obi-mom-kenobi @astro1bloom

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anyamaris · 2 years ago

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How To Love Your Enemy part 1

Word Count-5836

Summary-An unexpected twist is thrown into your life as you begin your new career, in the form of the man you once knew.

Pairing- Kang Yeosang x f!reader

Trope-Enemies to lovers AU

Warnings-Vulgarity, angry conversations, allusions to past hurt, arguments, mentions of drinking, drunkenness. Minors DNI 18+ just in case...nothing overtly sexual in this but will be in following chapters so beware.

Tags- @cultofdionysusnet @wooyoungmybelovedhusband @yoonguurt @shinestarhwaa @babesindestroyland @lemonhongjoong @stardragongalaxy @kpop-stories-21 @flowerboykun @millennial-fangirl @ericssmile @kthpurplesyou @changbinslovelylegs @yeosxxx @ssaboala @millennial-fangirl @starillusion13 @duchesskaren

Always thank you to @cafekitsune for the use of the beautiful banners and dividers!

A/N-I really wanted to explore a workplace relationship with old tensions. I also was trying to think of how it could even be possible to have an enemies to lovers with Yeosang and this is what I came up with. I like the idea of him being a news anchor due to his work as an MC so I wanted to explore it a bit. Forgive any blunders as I'm still researching the career as I go!

I am dedicating this to my amazing bestie and muse, my hyung @babesindestroyland for listening to my ideas, beta reading, dealing with me running in circles with ideas and overall just being the best bestie ever. Thank you, gorgeous woman 🤍💜🤍

As always feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for reading!

You smile at yourself in the full length mirror positioned in the small one bedroom apartment you’d just moved into. Your first day on the job was today and you were practicing your camera ready smile one last time before heading to the station. You’d gotten the full tour and met your bosses the week prior, in between the insanity of moving and figuring your way around this part of town. You’d met some of your neighbors and had finally managed to get essentials unpacked to the point where you could cook something easy, and not have to dig through boxes for clothing.

Adjusting your hair, checking your makeup, then smoothing your hands over the curves of your hips to check the fit of the new suit, you finally give yourself the approval to head in to your first real shift.

There were many things you’d expected to encounter with having entered into your first real job after university. As a communications major, you couldn’t believe you’d actually made it through all of the interviews to be offered the job as a copywriter for the local broadcasting station. Smiling happily as you walk into the station, you scan your badge to make your way through the security and onto the elevators.

You’d expected to be in awe and overwhelmed at the sheer size of the building, the hustle and bustle of the workers going in and out of the offices around you, the rush of people getting on and off of the elevators as you finally emerge at your floor. Expected the slight annoyance of the secretary who had to direct you to the correct direction where you were to be working.

These and so many other things, you’d thought of, anticipated and expected. But never in a million thoughts of what your first day would be like had you expected to run into the one person in your life that you’d actually decided years ago that you hated.

Kang Yeosang.

You almost stumble with how quickly you halt as his familiar face looks up at you when you walk into the large office space. Your lip curls involuntarily as you take in his dark hair, longer than you remember but styled nicely. You despise how good he looks in his tailored suit, the lean boy you knew had definitely filled out and had definitely become a man. You catch your expression and replace the sneer with a cheerful smile, looking away from the offensive man who has your mind racing. You greet your new coworkers even as your brain is peppering you with questions.

Why was he here?

Was he your coworker now?

Were you expected to work with him?

HIM? Of all people, WHY HIM?!?!

Doing your best to not let your panic show, you greet everyone else and let a nice soft spoken man direct you to your workspace. You smile down at the cute little cubicle, the empty shelf above the computer you were going to be doing your work on. Ill have to get some decor for it, you’re thinking as you hear someone clear their throat next to you.

Looking up, you do your best not to flinch at the dark eyes glaring at you. “Y/n.” is all he says, in his deep, smooth voice. Irritated already and he’d only said your name, you square your shoulders and plaster on a big fake smile. “Yeosang.” He mirrors your weird toothy smile as he speaks tightly through his teeth to you. “Why are you here?” he says, his tone laced with frustration even as he grins at you.

Letting out a small laugh, you can only plop yourself down at your workstation as you bat your eyelashes up at him and bite back, “I don’t have to explain myself to the likes of you. Now, I’d love to start my first day of work. Fighting!” you say, overly bright and cheerful as you raise a fist at him and he huffs, rolling his eyes as he walks away.

Definitely not the start you were expecting at all.

Groaning as you make your way into your apartment, you sigh as you toss your bag, kicking off your shoes. You make your way into the kitchen to drop the bag of groceries as you notice that you only have one. You’d definitely had two when you left the store….you think, rubbing your eyes in frustration. It’d been a long week and you’d barely slept.

Rubbing your neck, you make your way back to your door before you hear knocking. “Yes?” you call out and you hear a male voice on the other side. “Hi, I’m your neighbor from across the hall? I think you left your bag out here?” you sigh in relief as you throw open your door, happy you hadn’t left it anywhere weird. “Thank you-” you say, but you almost choke as you are looking at the chest of the man in front of you.

Your eyes travel up, up, up as they finally settle on the extremely tall man’s face. And what a face, his baby face is unexpected with his height. His gentle smile is calming after the week you’d had. “Oh, thank you so much. I’m losing my mind. I must have set it down as I was getting out my key…” you say, taking it from him gratefully. He smiles at you, holding out his hand.

“I’m Soobin, I live right across here if you need anything.” he says, and you take his hand, happy to meet someone so pleasant. “I’m Y/n, it’s very nice to meet you. And I don’t have much right now but if you need anything as well…” you gesture and he nods. “Great, neighbor. It’s very nice to meet you. I do have friends over occasionally, so if you see some shady tall men coming over in hoodies looking suspect, they're just my idiot friends. But feel free to let me know if anyone bothers you.” he says and you laugh.

“Well it’s nice meeting you, Y/n, have a great evening and it’s nice to have you in the building.” he says, and you wave as he makes his way back to his own place. “Oh! Thank you again, by the way!” you say, holding up the bag. “Welcome!” he says and you go back in to make dinner, a little happier than before.

As you settle yourself in for the night, happy that you have the next two days off, you check your messages. Noticing that one of your friends from university was messaging, you decide to just call her.

“Yo!” you hear her voice as she answers, and you can’t help but snort. “Way to answer, Ty,” you say and she just huffs. “How’s the new job?” she asks and you flop on your bed, sighing. “Oof, that bad?” You rub your face as you groan. “Nah, the job itself is awesome. Just…ran into a very old…I guess I wouldn’t call him ex-friend. More like an enemy.” “Oho….YOU have an enemy?” she says in disbelief.

“It’s a stupid story, it shouldn’t even matter anymore.” you say, glaring at your wall. “Come on, spill it. It’s bothering you even now, so it’s not all that stupid.” You bite your lip, thinking of the best way to sum it up. “Remember when I told you I had a best friend back in high school? But that we’d fallen out because of a stupid guy?” you say, and she groans. “Oh no, is he the stupid guy?” she asks and you just hum in response.

“Ew, I hate that. What actually happened?” she asks and you close your eyes, recalling the events. “Just…I liked a guy and told my supposed best friend at the time. I did the idiot thing and confessed to him…” you hear your friend groan in sympathy on the other end. “Yeah….well let’s just say he turned me down in a pretty harsh way. I was so humiliated. And then not a few weeks later, that best friend was dating that stupid guy. The end.” Your friend makes a puking noise and you just nod at the wall. “Yep. Stupid high school shit, you see what I mean? He’s a jerk, I hate him. Probably the only person I have ever said I’ve hated.”

“Fuck, what kind of douchebag humiliates someone confessing, especially in front of other people? That’s just…disgusting.” your friend says and you can only sigh. “It was senior year of high school, ages ago. It doesn’t even matter. I should get over it.” you say, trying to convince yourself. “Fuck that guy, dude. No way. Just avoid him if you can. Oh…wait didn’t you say you have to write and do all the research and fact checking for his segments?” You just groan and she chuckles. “Good luck my friend, just give me a call if you need and I’ll come set his ass straight.” “Deal. Night, Ty.” you say before hanging up and heading to bed.

You spend the next day cleaning, organizing and unpacking the rest of your stuff, finally able to enjoy the full space you have. It’s not large by any means, but it makes you happy to be out of shared dorms and renting rooms, finally having your own entire apartment. You sing happily along to your favorite upbeat playlist, and finally stop as you take in your work. “Hm…” you murmur, then make your way to find your little notepad. Making a list of all the things you need to grab, you shower and change.

As you shut your door, you notice your neighbor’s door is open. “Hello?” you call out, being nosy enough to worry. “Oh hey!” you hear behind you and you turn to see Soobin and another very tall man lugging a chair from the stairwell. “Oh! I thought you might have left your door open by accident, sorry for being rude…” you say and he laughs, giving you a big smile as they take the chair inside. “Nah, I’m glad you cared enough to check. Yeonjun, this is my neighbor, Y/n. She just moved in. Y/n, Yeonjun. He’s a good friend of mine, you’ll probably see him around a bit.” You smile at the handsome man, and he comes over to take your hand. “Nice to meet you.” he says, and you can only marvel at them both.

“What the hell did your parents feed you both?” you blurt out and they just look at eachother then start laughing as you cover your mouth in embarrassment. “Must be something in the water,” Yeonjun says, grinning at you. “Sorry, my mouth sometimes…” you say, blushing. “No it’s fine,” Soobin says, coming over to pat you on the head. “I mean, you are pretty short though, so…” you shake your head at him, surprised at how comfortable you already feel with him. “Yeah yeah, well…sorry for being intrusive. I’m heading out,” you say, giving them a small wave.

“Hey! Before you go, if you feel up to it, tonight we’re having some pizza and probably watching a movie, or games or whatever.” he says and you nod. “Oh I don’t mind any noise, really.” you say, reassuring him. “Y/n, I’m asking if you want to come by and hang out.” he says, smiling down at you. “Oh! Um…well I’m just going to get some things I need for my place, but if I’m feeling up to it…” you respond. “No pressure, just letting you know you’re welcome.” he says and you nod, waving goodbye to them both and heading out.

Later after your shopping trip and taking in your space, you happily flop onto the couch. “My own place…” you say to the ceiling and let out a content sigh. Closing your eyes, you notice the sounds coming from across the hall. They are faint but occasionally you can hear a laugh or a voice here and there. “Too tired…” you murmur, then you let yourself drift off, enjoying the happy sounds from the neighbors and the bliss of being surrounded by your own personal bubble without having to share it with anyone else.

Monday morning comes around so quickly, you think as you play out your normal routine of double checking your outfit, hair, makeup. Your excitement from the previous Monday was overshadowed by the knowledge that you’d have to work with Yeosang this week. Last week had been mostly free of the man, but you’d been told this week you’d be discussing your actual duties with the anchor. You’d found out from some of the other copywriters that he was fairly new and had been hired on recently as a news anchor.

Deciding to focus on how much you actually loved the job itself, you head out. You smile at your neighbors door, happy to have made some new friends along with your new place and job. You’d gone by on Sunday to thank him for inviting you even though you hadn’t stopped by. You’d baked him some cookies and he and his friends had happily gobbled them up as they bombarded you with questions and chatted away. You found out they were idol trainees and were just as astounded at the other three giant men. None as tall as Soobin, they were all just as handsome as the next. Now a bit more comfortable, you voiced your opinion about how good looking they all were, making them all coo over you, lavishing you with praise and it made you giggle at how silly they were. Soobin had apologized for them all as you made your way home, but not before asking if you could exchange numbers, which you did happily.

So, you let the happy thoughts of new friends energize your mood, rather than the upcoming stress you’re going to have to deal with. You greet your coworkers cheerfully as you settle yourself at your desk, humming one of your favorite songs. You go through your routine, checking emails and memos, double checking some previous week's edits, when you feel a presence behind you. Turning, you purse your lips as you take in the one person that could drag you down from your little happy cloud.

“Yeosang.” you say flatly and you’re just greeted by his stupid, stoic gaze. “Y/n.” he responds and you struggle to not roll your eyes at him. “I suppose it’s time for our one on one meeting,” you say, standing and grabbing your notebook and pen. “Aren’t you going to bring a laptop?” he asks and you just return his bored stare. “I prefer my notebook, thank you. Can we go now?” you ask and he sighs, gesturing for you to go into the small conference room down the hall.

Despite the tension between you, the meeting itself goes well, both of you mature and professional enough to stick to the topic of what is expected of the both of you, what your working relationship is, and so on. You’d be expected to revise and edit anything he wrote for his segments, and at times write some yourself if he needed you. Since you were both new, they’d paired you together.

After establishing expectations and plotting out what you’ll be doing for the week, you close your notebook and nod, standing to go back to your desk. “Send me anything you have at the moment through my email. If that’s all…” you say, nodding your head at him before turning to leave.

“One more thing.” he calls out, his deep tone causing you to halt. Turning, you just eye him, waiting for him to continue. He clears his throat, looking away momentarily before he glances back at you. “Why here?” he asks bluntly and you can only blink at him, not quite understanding. “Excuse me?”

“Why did you come to work here? Why this field? Are you…stalking me?” he asks, glaring at you. You can only bark out a laugh as you reach out to grab a chair near you. Glancing up at the ceiling to collect yourself, you take a moment to form words. Words that won’t get you fired and escorted from the building.

“Stalking you? Stalking you.” you shake your head at him and he crosses his arms, leaning back against the conference table. “What other explanation do you have for being here?” he asks, a stupid smug smirk on his face and you have to refrain from swearing at him. Or punching him in his pretty little face.

“Explanation? I’m sorry, but last time I checked I’m a grown woman with the ability to do what I want. But I’ll humor you.” You slap your notebook down on the table's surface, irritated. “I went to school for this career, I worked my ass off through university, I went through the interviews and I have every qualification to be exactly where I am. As I am sure you do as well. My first thought when I saw you wasn’t that YOU were stalking ME, but I suppose I’m not the type of person you are.” you say, trying your best to not yell at the man.

His eyes only show a hint of surprise before they return to their bored state. “So just a coincidence then?” he says, his expression showing doubt. You snatch your notebook to your chest and stare daggers at the offensive man.

“I have no intention of continuing this conversation. You must think very highly of yourself to even consider such a thing. I stopped thinking about you long ago, Kang Yeosang. Especially after what you did. You’re nothing to me, except someone I have to work with so do me the common courtesy of leaving me the fuck alone unless it has to do with our job.” you bite out, then turn on your heel to leave the room, heading back to your desk.

You close your eyes, taking a moment to calm yourself down and breathe. Stupid jerk, you think, sighing. Taking a moment, you check your phone and can’t help but smile. Soobin had texted to thank you for the cookies. “At least some people are nice.” you mutter and shake your head, deciding to focus on your work for the rest of the day.

By the middle of the week, things seem to be fairly normal, sleep, work, dinner and dramas- repeat. You’re settling into a nice routine, heading into work on Thursday morning when Yeosang approaches you while you’re making your way to the elevators up to your floor. Ignoring him, you join everyone else as they make their way into the cramped box.

Noticing that someone has pressed the button for your floor, you busy yourself with checking your messages and responding to some friends before you start your day. “We need to talk.” you hear from right beside you and you glance up to see Yeosang’s face inches from yours. Flinching back a bit, you immediately return to your phone. “I’m serious.” his low tone says into your ear and you wince from his proximity. “I’m not getting paid to deal with you at the moment so-” you start but he grabs your arm, pulling you closer to him as he whispers to you.

“Cut the attitude, why haven’t you responded to my emails?” he hisses into your ear and you glare up at him. “What emails?” you ask him and he sighs, his eyes dark and intense. “I sent you emails last night, why are you ignoring them? It’s important.” he whispers back, and you sigh. “Yeosang…if you sent them after company time, I don’t have access to work email from my home.” you respond quietly, watching people get on and off as you wait to get to your floor.

“Can we just talk about this in the office?” you ask, growing uncomfortable with how you’re being jostled and pushed closer to him as people board and leave. Someone bumps you, causing you to grab his arms so you don’t fall and you find yourself looking up into Yeosang’s face as he catches you. Your lips part momentarily as you try to catch your breath, having never been this close to him before. He was even more handsome this close, the birthmark by his eye almost beckoning you to reach up and touch it. Then he’s letting you go as you pull away, straightening your blouse.

“Our floor.” you hiss at him, pushing your way out of the cramped space and into the lobby. Immediately his hand is on your arm, pulling you along with him into a small room. Shutting the door behind him, he turns to look at you. “Look-” he says but you stop him, walking right up to him to poke him in the chest. “I don’t know what makes you think you can talk to me and drag me around like I’m some personal toy of yours. Despite what a dick you were in high school, we’re adults now, Kang Yeosang. Treat me like one or I’ll request to work with someone else.”

He puts his hands up, his eyes getting big. “Ok, I’m…sorry.” he manages to get out but you can see the glint in his eyes that he’s unhappy. Like you gave a shit. “So what the hell is it about emails?” you ask, turning to look at the room he’d dragged you into. It was a small office with a desk and a little loveseat. “Where even are we?” you ask and he sighs, going to the desk. “My office.” he says and you nod. At least he hadn’t pushed you into a broom closet like some cliche drama.

Settling on the loveseat, you cross your legs and arms, waiting for his response. “I had some last minute edits I needed for this morning's broadcast.” he says, pulling up something on his computer. “What time are you going on air?” you ask and he glances up at the clock. “9:30am, 45 minutes from now. Could you-” he says, but you’re already up and pushing him out of the way, seating yourself in his chair. “This?” you ask, glancing up at him, catching his annoyed look.

“I can go.” you say and he shakes his head, his eyes swiftly going to the computer. “This … and this…” he says, pointing to a few emails he’d sent. Opening the files, you start to work, then stop as you realize he’s hovering over you. “Shoo.” you say and you lock eyes with him for a moment before he retreats. “Fine, I’ll go grab coffee. Do you think-” “I’ll take mine with two cream and one sugar, thanks.” you say, never taking your eyes off your task. Hearing his sigh, you wait for the door to shut before you let the smirk creep over your face. Jerk, you think, you deserve it.

You manage to finish your work with plenty of time to spare, looking up finally to see Yeosang seated on the small couch, a frown pulling down his pretty lips. Pretty lips? Ugh, you sigh, rubbing your eyes and standing up to stretch. “Done.” you say, glancing down to notice the little paper cup of coffee he’d placed next to you. “Thanks.” you say, holding it up and heading to the door.

“Y/n…” he says softly and you halt, glancing towards him. His expression doesn’t change but he gives you a brief nod. “Thanks.” You just nod back, then open the door, making your way back to your work area. Yeosang had the decency to have informed your coworkers that you were already there, saving you the hassle. Once the end of the day rolls around, you grab your things and head towards the elevators to make your way home.

Just before the doors close, you notice Yeosang push his way onto the lift, then make his way to you. Suppressing the urge to roll your eyes (yet again, this man was going to make you insane,) you just frown at him as he leans against the wall next to you. “Thank you again for today.” he says and you stare at him in shock. “Wow…two thank you’s in one day? I wasn’t aware that you knew any nice words.” you bite out, then clamp your mouth shut.

The urge to speak without thinking around him was so strong and you just frown down at your arms before putting on your fake smile to look back up at him. “You’re so very welcome, Mr. Kang. Anything to help.” you say and he just shakes his head. He doesn’t say anything as the lift descends, but as you finally reach the bottom floor, he walks beside you as you leave the building.

Stopping, you turn to glare at him. “What now?” you ask and he sighs, stuffing his hands in his pockets and toeing the concrete sidewalk. “Since you can’t check emails outside of work…perhaps we should exchange numbers just in case.” he says, not looking at you. Huffing, you just pull out your phone and hand it to him. “Fine, put your number in and I’ll text you so you have mine. Hurry, so I don’t miss my bus.” he just gives you an annoyed look as he takes the device and plugs his number in.

“If I-” he starts but you put your hand up, texting him so he has your number. Putting your phone away, you cross your arms. “Yes, I’ll answer and help if you need it. I’m not an asshole like some people.” you say, then turn on your heel to head swiftly towards your bus stop, leaving the flustered man behind.

“One more day….one more day…” you mutter to yourself as you make your way home. When you finally get to your place and are fishing out your key, you hear the door open behind you. “Hey there.” you hear and turn to smile up at Soobin. “Hey! How was your day?” you ask, finally finding the key and opening your door. “Oh fine, sorry I caught you right as you were-” he says but you wave away his apology. “No no, it’s fine, come on in.” you say, holding open the door. He smiles and comes in with you.

“Oh, interesting. I guess they are all set up the same, just flipped.” he says, glancing around. “Yeah, it’s kinda fun to see how others decorate.” you say, smiling at him as you set your bag down. “Oh so, you said you work at a broadcasting station right?” he asks and you nod, offering him a water bottle. “Yep, at channel 17 downtown.” he accepts the drink and smiles happily.

“So you work with Kang Yeosang?” he asks eagerly and you feel your smile falter. “Oh…yes. Do you know him?” you ask and he nods excitedly. “I went to the same university as him and I was a big fan of his when he did live mc stuff for the school. He’s so cool.” Soobin says, his eyes sparkling. “I saw that he’d started there and was on the news this week. I realized you’d said you worked for a station and I had to ask. That’s so cool!” he exclaims and you can’t help but giggle a little.

“Sorry…” he trails off, his cheeks going a little rosy. “I’m just…I guess I am a bit of a fanboy of his. He was always so kind to me in university, cheering me on ... .well all of us trainees who also went to uni. I doubt he’d remember me. But … wow. That’s just so neat that you work with him.” he says and you’re too struck by his cheerfulness to be angry about his personal idol.

“Well…I’m glad you had a great experience with him. I actually went to high school with him.” you say before you can stop yourself. His eyes light up and you wince internally. No need to tell him what kind of person he was then, you think. “Oh wow!” he says and you pat his arm. “We weren’t close, not even friends. You definitely deserved the encouragement, any person could see how bubbly and happy you are. If that translates to your dancing and singing, I bet you’re amazing.” you say and he glows as you praise him.

“Thank you, Y/n! I’ll have to show you sometime.” he says and you nod, reminded of a big puppy. “Of course, I’d love that. And feel free to stop by anytime.” you say as he says his goodbyes. “I will! Especially if you continue to bake!” you just laugh and shake your head as you close the door. “How cute.” you say and go to relax for the evening, debating what to make for them next time.

Once you finally turn in for the night, closing your eyes and drifting off to sleep, your phone lights up and you hear the sound of a text message. “Mrrrhhgg..” you grunt, rolling over to glance at it. “Seriously?” you mumble, sighing and rubbing your eyes as you read the text.

‘Y/n, I need your help with this. Are you awake?’

“Freaking Kang Yeosang,” you grumble, sitting up.

‘I am now….’

Huffing, you get out of bed, glaring at the comfy pillow you’re leaving behind. Really, just one more day, then the weekend. You keep repeating that as you make your way to your computer to figure out the jerk’s issue.

Which is how you found yourself irritated, tired and running behind as you make your way through the doors of the building, rushing to the elevators as you try to get to your desk on time. You flop down in your chair, checking the time and sighing in relief. You only had a few minutes to spare, but your normal routine was disrupted and you grit your teeth as you realize you hadn’t even checked your hair.

Well, nothing to be done about it now, you think, pulling out a small mirror just to make sure you don’t look like a complete mess. “Y/n!” you hear your coworker call to you. “Oh yes? Minseok, correct?” you ask. “Yes, you remembered.” he says and you smile at him. He’d been so polite and nice to you since you’d come. “We’re having a small gathering tonight to welcome you and a few new people to the team, right after work. I hope you can come.” he says and you groan a little inwardly, knowing you’re going to be tired by the end of the day with such little sleep.

But the eager look on Minseok’s face and the smiles from the others listening make you feel like you can’t decline. “Actually, it sounds like fun. I’ll look forward to it. Just let me know where to meet after we’re done for the day.” you tell him and he nods, giving you a small wave as he makes his way back to his desk.

Cursing Yeosang for the nth time in your head this morning, you turn to throw yourself into your work. Stupid late night texts, you think. You loved the idea of going out but you’d rather do so on a full night's sleep. Oh well, you think, so be it. You’ll just take a power nap at lunch or something.

But by the end of the day, no naps were taken due to how busy you were. It was fine though, since it was Friday and worst case, you could leave early if you were truly not feeling it. Making your way to the elevators, you wave at your coworkers as they catch up to you. Not far behind is a familiar, unwelcome face and you groan to yourself.

“Yeosang!” one of the women calls out and he gives her a nod as he joins you all. “Where to?” he asks and you realize he is also one of the new people coming along. Wrinkling your nose, you just turn to your other coworkers. Noticing Minseok smiling at you, you eagerly make some small talk with him and a few others as you all get onto the elevator.

“It’s so nice having you around, Y/n. Are you enjoying your work?” Minseok asks and you nod eagerly, launching into small talk about some of the research you’d been doing. It definitely wasn’t distracting you hearing how kind and sweet Yeosang was to the ladies surrounding him, fawning over him. Absolutely not interested in his easy smile and how handsome he looked when he wasn’t sneering. You glance away as he catches your eye, rushing off the lift as the doors open.

Despite your fatigue, you’d found yourself looking forward to the social event this evening. You were looking forward to getting to know your coworkers better, to letting loose a little. To enjoy your new employment like everyone else, doing the normal things adults in the real world did. Simple, easy, fun.

What you didn’t look forward to was spending the evening with your old enemy sending looks your way, his expression changing to annoyance or irritation as his eyes met yours. Only to melt into enjoyment as he looked at others. It bothers me how much it bothers me, you think angrily.

This is how you find yourself, eagerly accepting drinks, shots, stumbling your way with the group from place to place, a blur of loud happy voices, singing silly songs and hugging people. How you found yourself in the arms of Minseok as he holds you up, brushing your hair back. How Minseok’s face oddly looks like Yeosang’s. “Minseok…how’d your voice get so deep?” you murmur, your head resting on his chest.

“You’re annoying.” you hear and you huff, smacking the chest the voice came out of. “You can’t even get my name right.” the deep rumble says and your head tips back to look into the dark eyes of a man who is definitely not Minseok. Into the intense brown eyes of a man you’ve hated for years. “Asshole. I hate you.” you say, poking at his cheek. “I hate you, too.” he bites out, stumbling with you in his arms. Somehow you were both on the side of a building, and his back was to a wall.

Suddenly, you're the one with your back against the bricks and he’s leaning over you, staring down at you. “You’re drunk,” you say, squinting at him. “You must be….you’re not glaring…” you murmur, your hand running over the intense face looking down at you. “Fuck you,” he breathes out, and you tip your head back, your thumb running over his bottom lip. “Fuck you right back,” you hiss, then his mouth is on yours.

This is definitely not how your life was supposed to be, your mind rails at you even as you find yourself giving in to your buried emotions.

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