#thread : bomi & hyunwoo

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˖  ࣪  .  ࿐  ♡  ˚  .  bomi  coming  thru  for @blackcardz

            it  was  always  a  pleasure  dining  with  the  duo,  both  of  them  full  of  life  and  enthusiastic  as  per usual  -  a  stark  contrast  to  her  own  parents  who  were  brooding  and  condescending  toward  her  and  others.  the  usual  conversations  ensue,  with  hyunwoo's  mother  asking  her  about  school  and  how  her  studies  are  going.  bomi  wasn't  much  of  a  talker,  but  they  were  an  exception.  in  the  midst  of  the  meal  with  her  would-be  in  laws,  his  presence  comes  into  view,  halting  the  conversations  effectively.  '  oh,  good  of  you  to  join  us,  hyunwoo.  come  sit  next  to  your  wife  ',  his  mom  chimes  out  with  a  giggle  to  match.  giving  the  older  male  a  small  smile  and  even  a  head  bow,  she  puts  on  a  rather  fake  act  -  knowing  this  would  be  one  of  many  of  such  acts,  given  their  arrangement.

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Another missed chord. Another drum hit out of beat. Each small misstep made by the other members of his band caused the irritation inside of him to grow more and more. They had been practicing for hours now and he knew it had to do more with the fatigue of it all than their unwillingness to put the hours in, but with each passing day their efforts seemed to be stilted. They weren’t growing in popularity so why bother? Hyunwoo released an annoyed breath of air before he placed his guitar down on a stand, abruptly ending the song halfway through, and went to collapse on the couch nearby. “Let’s just stop here for the day, alright?” He buried his face in his hands, unwilling to look at any of them now. The probability of him snapping and causing an even bigger problem with the group was rather high right then. His hope was that they’d do as he said and just leave. “We can try again tomorrow. Or next week. I don’t care.” Maybe his words sounded a little blasé, but they were honestly how he felt at that moment. They were getting older, none of this was going to matter for much longer. It’d almost be better to just give up right then.

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 under  the  soft  glow  of  the  seine's  lights,  hyunwoo  gently  took  bomi's  hand,  leading  her  to  a  quiet  spot  along  the  river.  his  heart  pounded,  but  he  couldn't  help  the  smile  that  tugged  at  his  lips  as  he  looked  at  her,  warmth  and  excitement  bubbling  up  inside  him.  ❛  i  keep  thinking.  ❜  he  began,  softly.  ❛  about  how  much  better  everything  feels  when  you  are  around.  ❜  he  squeezed  her  hand,  eyes  bright  as  he  glanced  down,  then  back  up  at  her.  ❛  so,  what  if  ..  we  made  it  official  ?  would  you  want  to  be  my  girlfriend  ?  ❜  his  thumb  traced  gentle  circles  on  her  hand,  the  air  filled  with  a  shy,  hopeful  pause  as  he  waited  for  her  answer,  the  seine  sparkling  beside  them  like  their  own  quiet  witness. ( to bomi )

            bomi  couldn't  have  envisioned  a  more  perfect  scenario.  here  she  was,  standing  in  a  city  she  once  only  dreamed  of  visiting,  with  someone  who  had  quickly  become  one  of  the  most  important  people  in  her  life,  and  he  was  asking  her  to  be  his.

 everything  about  their  story  was  unconventional  -  getting  engaged  first  because  of  their  parents  and  then  slowly  building  something  on  their  own,  together  -  but  she  wouldn't  have  it  any  other  way.  hyunwoo  was  genuine,  kind,  and  had  brought  her  out  of  her  shell  in  ways  she  never  thought  possible.  each  day  by  his  side,  she  felt  herself  coming  back  to  life,  rediscovering  parts  of  herself  she  thought  were  long  gone.

  if  only  he  knew  the  depth  of  what  he  meant  to  her,  though  words  barely  formed  in  that  moment,  her  heart  racing  too  fast  to  articulate  her  feelings.  positioning  herself  in  front  of  him,  she  took  both  his  hands  and  let  out  the  answer  he  was  waiting  for,  "  yes,  i  will  be  your  girlfriend.  "  a  huge  smile  spread  across  her  face,  her  eyes  bright  as  tears  threatened  to  spill,  overwhelmed  by  joy  in  the  best  way  possible.

 before  she  knew  it,  she  was  jumping  into  his  arms,  fully  trusting  that  hyunwoo  would  be  there  to  catch  her  -  literally  and  figuratively.  being  anyone's  girlfriend  was  a  privilege,  but  to  be  hyunwoo's  girlfriend  -  was  another  thing  entirely.

 it  hit  her  then  -  this  wasn’t  a  daydream.  gone  were  the  days  of  losing  herself  in  romance  dramas  and  movies.

 bomi  knew  she  was  finally  living  her  own  love  story.

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            holding  back  an  amused  grin  from  appearing,  bomi  questions  the  sudden  switch  up  despite  knowing  that  hyunwoo  was  still  in  a  joking  mood,  "  hmm  ?  i  could  have  sworn  you  asked  if  you  could  see  me  naked  just  a  while  ago  in  the  hotel  room  ?  or  .  .  i  guess  i  was  imagining  stuff,  huh  ?  "  chewing  away  the  last  bits  of  the  pastry,  the  female  washes  it  all  down  with  the  delectable  hot  chocolate  drink.  "  it  is  perfect,  the  perfect  way  to  end  our  first  night  in  paris  !  "  she  responds  animatedly,  raising  her  arms  over  her  head  as  if  to  cheer.  "  now,  time  for  a  stroll.  i  think  the  jetlag  will  hit  us  soon,  too.  let's  go  now  while  we  still  have  the  energy.  "  standing  up  from  her  seat,  bomi  waits  for  her  fiancé,  wrapping  her  arm  around  his.  "  ready  whenever  you  are,  my  hopeless  romantic  husband.  "  she  teasingly  remarks,  making  her  way  toward  the  river  in  the  distance  as  luckily  they  chose  an  accommodation  that's  close  to  the  iconic  body  of  water.  taking  a  moment  to  appreciate  her  surroundings  again,  bomi's  eyes  busily  wander,  a  hum  of  contentment  escaping  her  then,  "  so  romantic.  "

 hyunwoo  smirked,  leaning  back  in  his  chair  with  a  casual  confidence,  eyes  twinkling  with  amusement.  ❛  influencing  ..  to  take  your  clothes  off  ?  ❜  he  raised  his  hands  in  mock  innocence,  the  teasing  edge  in  his  voice  impossible  to  miss.  ❛  i  would  never.  but  hey,  if  you  just  happen  to  want  to  take  your  clothes  off,  who  am  i  to  stop  you  ?  ❜  he  leaned  in  a  little  closer,  catching  that  playful  glint  in  her  eyes,  clearly  enjoying  the  way  she  always  kept  him  on  his  toes.  her  energy  was  infectious,  and  there  was  something  undeniably  fun  about  the  banter  that  flowed  so  naturally  between  them.  his  grin  widened.  ❛  i ��mean,  it's  romantic,  right  ?  the  perfect  way  to  end  a  night  like  this.  ❜  he  took  a  sip  of  his  drink,  eyes  never  leaving  her  as  he  continued.  leaning  forward  again,  he  added  with  a  sly  grin.  ❛  and  as  for  your  verdict,  well  ..  i  will  be  waiting.  but  no  pressure.  i'm  just  honored  to  have  the  "  hopeless  romantic  "  title  for  now.  ❜  his  tone  was  teasing,  but  there  was  that  deeper  sincerity  in  his  gaze,  the  kind  that  hinted  he  enjoyed  every  moment  with  her,  no  matter  how  it  ended.

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            "  oh  i  don't  doubt  that  even  for  a  second,  i'm  sure  you  can  be  even  more  ridiculous  than  this.  "  a  laugh  escaped  as  she  ended  that  statement,  eyes  studying  the  male  sitting  across  her.  maybe  that  was  part  of  what  drew  her  to  him  in  the  first  place  .  .  his  humor  and  unapologetic  way  of  being  true  to  himself  were  things  she  genuinely  admired.  "  so,  let  me  get  this  straight,  "  putting  on  a  rather  stern  facade,  bomi  leans  in  closer  to  the  edge  of  the  table,  though  still  careful  not  to  rest  her  elbows  on  it  (  blame  it  on  the  years  of  etiquette  classes  ),  eyes  squinted,  "  you're  simply  influencing  me  to  take  my  clothes  off  ?  not  necessarily  bribing  me,  correct  ?  "  

despite  the  seriousness  of  her  words,  there  was  that  playful  glimmer  in  her  brown  hues.  even  though  hyunwoo  continued  with  the  cheesy  remarks,  bomi  soaked  it  all  in,  face  twisting  in  a  delighted  expression,  matching  the  sincerity  of  his  words,  "  well,  if  i  bring  out  the  hopeless  romantic  in  you,  then,  i'm  honored.  "  pausing  for  a  moment  to  snag  a  bite  off  of  the  pastry  in  front  of  her,  she  takes  that  time  to  ponder  on  what  kind  of  activity  she  wanted  to  do  next,  "  hmm,  perhaps  a  little  stroll  by  the  seine  is  enough  after  this.  "  another  moment  of  silence,  right  eyebrow  raising,  "  then,  maybe  after  we  get  back  to  our  hotel  room,  i'll  give  you  my  verdict  if  your  influencing  worked  or  not.  "

 leaning  back,  propping  his  chin  up  on  his  hand  with  an  exaggerated  sigh,  eyes  sparkling  as  he  watched  her,  hyunwoo's  grin  only  widened  as  he  noticed  the  way  she  was  trying  to  keep  her  laughter  at  bay.  ❛  aigoo,  bomi  ..  if  this  is  set  in  stone,  does  that  mean  i'm  officially  allowed  to  be  as  ridiculous  as  i  want  ?  because  i'm  just  getting  started.  ❜  he  reached  across  the  table,  nudging  her  cup  of  hot  chocolate  toward  her  with  a  grin.  ❛  i  knew  it.  i  have  cracked  the  secret  ..  flattery  and  sweet  talk.  and  just  so  you  know,  i  don't  bribe  ..  i  influence.  ❜  he  gave  her  a  playful  wink,  reveling  in  her  attention,  clearly  savoring  each  reaction  she  gave  him.

 ❛  and  you  caught  me,  maybe  it  is  the  paris  air.  they  say  it  brings  out  the  romance,  though  i  think  it's  just  my  good  taste  in  company.  ❜  his  hand  stayed  close,  lingering  just  near  hers  as  he  gave  her  a  look  that  was  a  little  more  serious,  a  hint  of  genuine  affection  in  his  eyes.  ❛  but  if  i'm  honest,  bomi,  being  here  with  you  is  the  real  magic.  ❜  his  voice  softened,  a  little  less  teasing  now.  ❛  i  could  be  anywhere  in  the  world,  but  when  i'm  with  you,  that's  all  that  matters.  ❜  then,  with  a  sudden  bright  smile,  he  quickly  added,  ❛  so,  what  else  should  i  spoil  you  with,  huh  ?  a  little  stroll  by  the  seine  ?  some  parisian  sweets  ?  after  all,  it  seems  i  have  got  a  lot  of  influencing  left  to  do.  ❜

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            letting  out  a  tuneful  giggle  behind  the  palm  of  her  hand,  bomi  shakes  her  head,  "  not  sure  if  our  marriage  is  hypothetical  at  this  point,  oppa.  pretty  sure  it's  set  in  stone.  "  she  says  matter-of-factly,  sitting  across  him  from  the  table.  "  you're  ridiculous.  "  another  flood  of  laughs  come  out  of  her,  "  but  of  course,  i  was  only  joking.  i'm  willing  to  share  everything  with  you.  "  it  had  been  a  silent  promise  she  made  herself  that  night  when  they  professed  how  they  felt  about  each  other,  though  now  she  verbalizes  it  to  him.  listening  in  on  the  words  that  followed,  bomi  sips  on  her  hot  chocolate,  eyes  beaming  with  genuine  interest  around  what  he  had  to  say.  the  warmth  of  his  words,  paired  with  the  hot  drink,  stirs  a  cozy,  fluttery  feeling  deep  in  her  belly,  "  thank  you  for  saying  that,  and  just  know  that  the  feeling  is  mutual.  "  she  timidly  responds,  biting  her  lower  lip  as  she's  trying  hard  not  to  grin  like  a  fool,  "  is  this  one  of  the  ways  you're  bribing  me  huh  ?  spoiling  me  with  such  sweet  statements  ?  because  it's  working  you  know.  "  it  wasn't  like  she  hadn't  experienced  being  wooed  by  people,  but  hyunwoo  was  different  from  the  others,  that  was  for  sure.  "  aish,  you're  being  too  cheesy  now.  is  it  the  paris  air  that  got  you  like  this  ?  "

 grinning  when  bomi  didn't  want  to  share.  ❛  oh,  now  you  have  got  my  attention.  you  are  willing  to  share  only  because  of  our  hypothetical  marriage  ?  does  that  mean  i  get  at  least  half  of  the  hot  chocolate  ?  ❜  he  put  on  a  playful  serious  face,  pretending  to  calculate  his  marital  rights  to  her  drink.  but  ends  up  ordering  himself  a  coffee.  with  a  soft  laugh,  he  followed  her  outside,  grabbing  a  small  chair  across  from  her,  purposefully  making  a  big  show  of  looking  disappointed  with  his  own  drink  as  he  eyed  hers.  ❛  but  you  know,  if  we  are  sharing,  that  must  mean  you  are  really  serious  about  this  future  together.  ❜  he  teased,  leaning  his  head  in  one  hand.  

 ❛  so,  does  that  mean  i  get  the  other  half  of  your  pastry  too  ?  ❜  clearly  enjoying  himself  as  teasing  her.  settling  in,  he  looked  around  at  the  dimly  lit  street.  ❛  alright,  i'm  all  in.  people  watching  it  is.  but  if  someone  out  here  looks  like  they  might  steal  your  drink,  i'll  have  to  take  my  future  husband  duties  seriously  and  finish  it  myself.  ❜  letting  out  a  laugh  as  finding  himself  funny.  leaning  in,  his  gaze  softening  as  he  looked  at  bomi  across  the  table.  ❛  you  know  bomi  ..  i  don't  say  this  enough,  but  you  make  everything  feel  better.  like,  no  matter  how  chaotic  life  gets,  you  somehow  make  it  all  ..  perfect.  ❜  he  said,  his  voice  sincere.  he  took  a  sip  of  his  drink,  smiling  a  little.  ❛  and  just  so  you  know,  it's  not  the  pastries  or  hot  chocolate  that  got  me  here  tonight.  it's  you.  ❜  chuckling,  rubbing  the  back  of  his  neck.  ❛  you  make  me  feel  like  i'm  right  where  i'm  supposed  to  be.  ❜

[lucidrims]

            scrunching  her  nose  at  his  teasing,  bomi  was  glad  that  hyunwoo  was  never  one  to  shy  away  from  such  interactions.  throughout  the  course  of  her  life,  she  has  gone  through  multiple  language  lessons,  including  french,  but  at  that  moment  her  bashfulness  takes  over  and  renders  her  speechless.  nodding  timidly,  she  waits  by  the  side  of  the  counter  with  him  as  they  put  together  the  duo's  order,  "  are  you  not  getting  a  hot  chocolate  drink  for  yourself  ?  i'm  not  willing  to  share,  you  know  ?  "  another  joking  remark  follows  suit,  poking  her  tongue  out  of  her  lips  as  a  way  of  teasing  him.  "  i'm  kidding  ~  of  course,  if  we're  going  to  be  married  someday  we  have  to  learn  how  to  share,  right  ?  "  as  the  tray  full  of  warm  pastries  and  her  drink  is  served,  she  grabs  the  take  out  cup  and  mutters  a  very  quiet  '  merci  '  at  the  server,  even  bowing  her  head  out  of  habit.  "  should  we  sit  outside  for  a  bit  and  people  watch  ?  i  think  it'd  be  fun  !  "  by  this  time,  it  was  getting  colder  and  darker  out,  but  that  made  the  environment  around  that  much  more  intimate,  at  least  in  her  opinion.

 chuckling  softly,  placing  his  hand  over  hers  as  her  finger  pressed  against  his  lips.  ❛  a  secret  it  is,  then  just  between  us.  can't  have  anyone  else  bribing  their  way  in,  right  ?  ❜  he  whispered,  grinning  as  he  felt  her  tighten  her  grip  on  his  arm.  as  they  stepped  up  to  the  counter,  he  glanced  over  at  her  with  a  warm  smile,  watching  her  eyes  sparkle  as  she  eyed  the  pastries.  he  couldn't  help  but  tease,  ❛  two  pain  au  chocolats  and  a  hot  chocolate  ?  going  all  out,  huh  ?  ❜  but  when  it  was  finally  their  turn  to  order,  and  she  slipped  behind  him  with  that  shy  look,  his  heart  just  melted.  ❛  alright,  i  got  this.  ❜  he  said  softly,  stepping  up  to  the  counter  with  a  confident  smile.  ❛  bonjour  !  we  will  have  two  pain  au  chocolats,  a  hot  chocolate,  and  ..  ❜  he  turned  back,  giving  her  a  little  wink,  a  dramatic  one.  ❛  i'll  get  an  extra  one  of  those  croissants,  just  for  luck.  ❜  after  ordering,  he  handed  her  the  warm  cup,  a  playful  smile  in  his  eyes.  ❛  did  you  get  shy  ?  ❜

[lucidrims]

            "  you'd  be  surprised  how  easily  i  can  be  bribed  .  .  but  you  have  to  keep  it  a  secret  !  i  can't  have  everyone  knowing  that  it's  that  easy.  "  placing  her  index  up  against  hyunwoo's  lips,  she  puts  on  a  rather  serious  expression  -  despite  the  joking  nature  of  their  conversation.  if  there  was  one  thing  hyunwoo  was  great  at,  it  was  definitely  his  tireless  way  of  reassuring  her  and  making  her  feel  special  in  his  life,  "  is  it  really  exclusive  to  me  ?  hmmm  ~  that's  good  to  hear,  i  hope  it  stays  that  way.  "  she  could  sense  how  genuine  the  male  was  with  her,  which  is  why  bomi  will  always  take  his  word  for  it.  hugging  his  arm  tighter  as  they  enter  the  quaint  cafe,  her  eyes  sparkle  excitedly  looking  over  the  displays  of  pastries  laid  out  in  front  of  them.  "  i  think  i'll  start  by  ordering  two  pain  au  chocolats  first  and  a  hot  chocolate  !  what  about  you  ?  "  she  inquires,  waiting  for  their  turn  to  order.  when  their  turn  finally  came,  bomi  hid  behind  the  male,  too  shy  to  order  for  the  both  of  them  and  lets  him  handle  it.

 he  couldn't  help  but  chuckle  as  bomi  gave  his  arm  those  reassuring  pats.  ❛  i  can  bribe  you  with  food,  that  easily  ?  ❜  his  eyes  filled  with  mischief  as  he  glanced  at  her,  already  plotting  just  how  many  pain  au  chocolats  he  could  spoil  her  with.  as  they  stepped  outside,  he  noticed  her  taking  in  the  surroundings,  and  for  a  moment,  he  admired  the  way  her  eyes  glimmered  with  curiosity.  it  made  him  feel  lucky  to  be  sharing  this  experience  with  her.  at  her  playful  jab,  hyunwoo  grinned,  shaking  his  head.  ❛  you  ?  jealous  ?  i  don't  believe  it.  ❜  he  teased  back,  but  the  idea  of  making  her  feel  what  way  made  him  want  to  reassure  her  even  more.  ❛  you  know  my  charm  is  exclusive  to  you,  right  ?  ❜  he  bumped  her  shoulder  lightly,  catching  the  adorable  pout  on  her  lips.  when  she  tugged  on  his  arm,  the  excitement  in  her  voice  was  contagious.  ❛  a  cafe  sounds  perfect.  ❜  he  said,  letting  her  lead  the  way.  ❛  i  will  get  you  all  the  pain  au  chocolats  you  want,  as  long  as  you  promise  not  to  share  me  with  anyone  else.  ❜  he  added,  grinning.  already  scanning  the  menu  in  his  head,  ready  to  spoil  her.  following  her  into  the  little  cafe.  leaning  closer  and  whispering.  ❛  you  know,  i  think  this  the  start  of  my  bribery  plan.  i  can  feel  it.  ❜

[lucidrims]

            "  hmm  fine,  bribery,  you  say  ?  maybe  if  you  feed  me  enough  pain  au  chocolats,  i'll  reconsider  my  decision.  "  she  says,  giving  his  arm  a  few  reassuring  pats  while  they  walked  down  to  the  lobby  of  the  hotel.  once  outside,  she  busily  scans  their  surroundings,  just  taking  it  all  in  -  almost  as  if  bomi  was  taking  mental  photos  to  store  and  keep  safe  forever  in  her  memories.  grinning  up  at  him,  she  gives  hyunwoo  a  nudge  with  her  elbow,  "  just  make  sure  you  don't  use  up  your  charm  too  much  with  others  .  .  i  think  i  will  get  jealous  if  that's  the  case.  "  full,  blush-painted  lips  jutting  out  into  a  pout  at  the  thought  of  it  alone.  the  female  never  expected  she'd  be  of  the  jealous  kind,  but  thinking  about  having  to  share  hyunwoo  now  didn't  necessarily  make  her  feel  good,  "  oh  !  let's  check  out  that  cafe  over  there,  oppa  !  it  looks  local  enough.  maybe  we'll  find  pain  au  chocolats  in  there  ?  "  the  sheer  adrenaline  and  excitement  of  visiting  a  foreign  place  worked  up  quite  the  appetite,  as  she  strings  her  fiancé  along,  tugging  him  by  the  arm.

 grinning  at  her  playful  teasing  from  behind  the  door,  leaning  casually  against  the  wall  as  he  listened.    ❛  a  full  camo  suit,  huh  ?  grass  included  ?  i  would  blend  right  in  at  a  golf  course  -  just  vanish  entirely.  ❜  he  joked,  shaking  his  head  in  amusement.  ❛  but  honestly,  bomi  ..  i  don't  think  even  a  ghillie  suit  could  hide  this  level  of  charm.  ❜  when  she  stepped  out  of  the  bathroom,  fully  dressed  and  flashing  him  that  mischievous  grin,  he  pretended  to  act  disappointed,  dramatically  wiping  an  imaginary  tear.  ❛  awh,  man  !  missed  my  chance  ?  guess  i'll  have  to  play  my  cards  better  next  time.  maybe  a  little  bribery  will  help  ?  ❜  he  watched  her  twirl  in  the  outfit,  nodding  approvingly.  ❛  you  look  amazing,  as  always.  but  now  we  really  owe  my  mom  a  thank  you.  she  has  an  eye  for  fashion,  but  it  helps  when  she's  working  with  someone  who  can  pull  off  anything.  ❜  as  she  wrapped  her  arm  around  his,  hyunwoo  grins  like  an  idiot.  ❛  alright  ..  let's  go,  but  just  know.  i'm  not  giving  up  on  that  opportunity.  ❜  he  squeezed  her  hand  lightly,  keeping  the  playful  mood  as  they  headed  out,  maybe  he  would  see  her  naked  another  time.

[lucidrims]

            "  let's  face  it,  not  even  camo  pants  can  help  hide  you.  at  this  rate,  i  need  to  order  a  full-on  camo  suit  -  fake  grass  and  all.  "  she  calls  back  out  from  the  other  side  of  the  door  while  changing,  just  listening  to  her  fiancé  babble  away  about  the  outfit  he  picked  for  her.  bomi's  laugh  echoes  through  the  bathroom  at  his  inquiry,  "  hmmm,  i'll  think  about  it  !  "  as  much  as  she's  in  a  joking  mood,  the  thought  of  that  made  her  nervous  as  she's  never  bared  it  all  for  anyone  before,  "  maybe  !  if  you  play  your  cards  right.  "  opening  the  door  to  the  bathroom  finally,  fully-clothed,  flashing  him  a  grin,  "  but  you  missed  your  window  of  opportunity  for  now  ~  "  keeping  up  the  playful  exchange,  bomi  twirls  around,  "  does  this  look  good  ?  i  need  to  thank  your  mom  for  picking  such  great  pieces  and  packing  for  me.  "  maintaining  the  light  atmosphere,  she  gathers  her  belongings  into  a  smaller  bag,  wrapping  her  arm  around  his  naturally,  "  let's  go  ?  "

 letting  out  a  playful  groan  as  he  watched  bomi  dart  toward  the  bathroom,  a  grin  spreading  across  his  face.  ❛  you  really  are  a  little  troublemaker,  aren't  you  ?  ❜  he  called  after  her,  shaking  his  head.  he  glanced  down  at  the  camo  jeans  and  tank  top  she  had  handed  to  him,  a  smirk  tugging  at  his  lips.  ❛  camo  ?  you  want  me  blending  in  with  the  scenery,  huh  ?  maybe  you  are  secretly  trying  to  hide  me  from  all  the  attention  i  usually  get  !  ❜  he  teased,  raising  his  voice  so  she  could  hear  him  from  the  bathroom.  he  stepped  back  and  started  putting  on  the  clothes  she  picked.  ❛  i'm  sure  no  one  will  mistake  me  for  a  landmark.  ❜  he  laughed,  pulling  on  the  pants.  ❛  unless  you  plan  to  add  a  glowing  light  or  two  to  complete  the  eiffel  tower  look  !  ❜  pausing  for  a  moment,  he  knocked  on  the  bathroom  door,  teasing  again.  ❛  are  you  sure  you  are  not  going  to  pop  out  here  for  a  quick  peek  ?  i  mean,  you  already  suggested  it  ..  ❜  he  grinned,  knowing  bomi  would  find  a  way  to  keep  the  banter  going.  ❛  can  i  see  you  naked  though  ?  ❜

[lucidrims]

            "  like  i  said,  you  are  a  bad  influence.  "  sticking  her  tongue  out  at  him,  thankful  that  she  could  be  playful  with  somebody  for  once.  the  more  she  spent  time  with  hyunwoo,  the  more  bomi  felt  like  herself  -  the  side  of  hers  that  had  been  repressed  for  so  long  under  her  parent's  watch.  "  wah,  do  you  doubt  me  and  my  fashion  sense  ?  "  eyes  squinting  accusingly,  arms  wrapping  around  his  neck  for  a  quick  hug,  "  i'll  do  that.  "  pulling  away  from  the  contact,  she  picks  out  a  pair  of  camo  jeans  and  a  tank  top,  "  these  always  look  good  on  you.  "  bomi  remarks,  handing  both  pieces  of  clothing  to  him,  "  then  you  can  wear  one  of  your  jackets  over  it  !  see  !  casual  and  cool,  but  not  too  overdressed  that  people  will  mistake  you  for  the  eiffel  tower.  "  jiggling  her  brows  playfully,  "  should  we  change in  front  of  each  other  ?  heh,  just  joking  !  i'll  be  back  !  "  continuing  with  the  mischief,  she  runs  toward  the  bathroom,  fleeing  the  scene  of  the  crime.

 grin  widened  at  bomi's  teasing,  his  eyes  shifting  to  something  else,  mischievous  and  teasing.  ❛  oh  ?  ❜  he  mused,  but  continued.  ❛  in  nothing  ..  huh  ?  ❜  he  repeated,  turning  his  head  slightly  to  meet  her  gaze,  eyebrow  raised  playfully.  ❛  should  i  be  worried  about  you,  bomi  ?  you  have  really  picked  up  some  cheekiness  since  we  landed  in  paris.  ❜  chuckling,  leaning  back  into  her  just  a  little,  enjoying  the  closeness.  ❛  but  alright,  i'm  letting  you  style  me.  just  promise  not  to  make  me  look  ridiculous.  i  mean  i  know  i  look  good  in  everything.  ❜  wiggling  brows  as  still  looking  at  her.  ❛  but  i  wouldn't  want  to  upstage  the  eiffel  tower  or  anything.  ❜  he  gave  her  a  teasing  nudge,  adding.  ❛  now,  show  me  what  you  got.  ❜  turning  around,  arms  wrapping  around  her  thin  frame.  ❛  make  me  the  best  dressed  man  in  paris.  ❜  his  smile  was  teasing,  if  it  was  up  to  him  -  they  wouldn't  leave  the  room.

[lucidrims]

            snickering  away  so  much  so  that  her  stomach  starts  hurting,  bomi  shakes  her  head  as  a  reply,  "  nuh  uh,  i  don't  think  the  idea  of  putting  together  tweed  outfits  would  have  come  to  you,  oppa.  "  she  teases,  picking  out  a  white  cardigan  and  a  light  pink  top  and  skirt  set  from  the  choices  given  to  her.  walking  over  to  him,  she  eyes  over  the  choices  the  older  has  from  the  open  suitcase,  "  hmmm  ?  should  i  style  you  ?  "  peering  over  his  shoulder,  chin  nestling  on  top  of  it,  "  you  look  good  in  anything  though  .  .  and  also  in  nothing.  "  it  seems  she  brought  the  jokes  with  her  to  paris,  laughing  softly,  giving  the  side  of  his  neck  a  quick  peck  with  a  mischievous  smile.  "  i'll  put  together  an  outfit  for  you.  "

 he  was  laughing,  leaning  against  the  doorframe  as  he  watched  bomi  go  through  the  closet.  ❛  what,  are  you  saying  i  couldn’t  have  done  it  myself  ?  i'm  offended,  really.  ❜  he  grinned  playfully,  stepping  over  to  her  and  peeking  into  the  closet.  ❛  but,  okay,  maybe  my  mom  did  have  a  little  hand  in  it  ..  she's  got  that  perfect  taste,  you  know  ?  i  told  her  you  would  want  to  feel  extra  parisian,  so  she  might  have  slipped  a  few  things  in  there.  ❜  he  wiggled  his  eyebrows.  ❛  honestly,  i  think  she's  more  excited  for  this  trip  than  we  are.  but  hey,  it  worked,  right  ?  you'll  look  perfect  no  matter  what.  ❜  he  says,  finishing  it  with  a  smile  to  move  and  unpack.  ❛  what  should  i  wear  ?  ❜

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            making  a  sour  face  in  jest  at  his  comment  about  her  turning  into  a  monster,  though  that  doesn't  last  long  as  she  breaks  out  into  a  tender  smile,  "  yes,  this  is  all  your  fault  !  you,  sir,  are  a  bad  influence.  "  she  teased,  tugging  him  further  into  the  hotel  room,  which  she  also  takes  time  to  appreciate.  as  expected  -  it  was  of  the  luxurious  kind,  with  a  stunning  view  of  the  eiffel  tower  in  the  distance.  "  let's  get  ready  !  i  have  to  change  into  something  more  .  .  parisian.  "  heading  towards  the  closet  to  unpack.  cheerfully  startled  by  its  contents  -  whoever  packed  her  bags  did  a  great  job  too,  and  she  had  a  clue  on  who  it  may  have  been,  "  did your  mom pack  my  bag  ?  "

 grinning  at  bomi's  excitement,  unable  to  resist  teasing  her  a  bit.  ❛  rest  ?  after  that  flight  ?  you,  not  sleeping  the  whole  time,  and  now  you  want  to  go  again  ?  i  think  i  have  created  a  monster.  ❜  he  chuckled,  brushing  a  loose  strand  of  hair  from  her  face.  ❛  but  honestly,  we  are  in  paris  ..  who  could  rest  when  we  have  got  a  whole  city  to  explore  ?  how  about  we  freshen  up  and  then  take  a  stroll  by  the  seine  ?  maybe  we  will  grab  some  croissants  and  do  some  sightseeing.  ❜  wanting  to  do  everything  with  her,  happy  to  be  somewhere  alone.  no  parents,  no  one.  just  the  two  of  them.  ❛  should  we  get  ready  ?  ❜

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            unsure  of  what  she  did  right  in  her  past  life  for  her  to  be  treated  the  way  hyunwoo  was,  bomi  leaned  into  his  touch  and  offered  a  calm  smile,  "  hmm,  thank  you  oppa.  i'm  really  grateful  to  you.  "  there  were  so  many  emotions  going  on  inside  of  her  that  she  could  barely  sleep  through  the  flight  -  especially  knowing  that  he  had  a  few  more  surprises  left.  enjoying  the  meals  and  watching  movies  throughout  their  journey,  it  didn’t  take  long  until  they  reached  their  destination.  as  soon  as  the  plane  landed  on  french  soil,  it  was  as  if  bomi's  eyes  had  a  permanent  sparkle  in  them,  appreciating  the  beauty  that  the  city  of  love  had  to  offer.  "  it’s  so  beautiful  here.  i’m  in  love  already  !  "  tugging  at  his  sleeve  excitedly  as  they  are  escorted  to  their  hotel  room.  "  what  should  we  do  first  ?  do  you  want  to  rest  or  head  out  ?  "

 hyunwoo  smiled  warmly  as  bomi  leaned  into  him.  he  gently  squeezed  her  arm  as  they  walked  together,  slowing  his  pace  just  a  bit  so  they  could  enjoy  the  moment.  ❛  don't  apologize,  bomi.  if  you  are  crying  because  you  are  happy,  then  i  must  be  doing  something  right,  huh  ?  ❜  he  chuckled  softly,  reaching  up  to  wipe  a  tear  from  her  cheek  with  his  thumb.  ❛  but  you  know,  the  boat  ride  is  just  the  start.  there  is  a  whole  lot  more  planned  ..  and  trust  me,  i  have  got  a  few  surprises  up  my  sleeve.  so,  keep  those  happy  tears  ready.  ❜  he  leaned  down  resting  head  against  hers,  his  voice  soft.  ❛  you  deserve  it  all.  ❜

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            cheeks  already  aching  from  smiling  too  much,  bomi  watches  him  retrieve  their  bags  and  upon  recognizing  her  luggage,  she  takes  hold  of  it.  a  startled  gaze  settles  on  her  features  as  she  learns  another  big  piece  of  information  about  the  trip,  "  a  private  sunset  boat  ride  along  the  river  ?  i  can't  wait  !  "  tugging  on  her  luggage  with  one  hand  and  encircling  her  arm  around  his  with  the  other,  she  walks  through  the  busy  airport  with  hyunwoo,  leaning  her  head  on  his  shoulder,  "  thank  you  for  organizing  this  trip  for  us,  oppa.  i'm  already so  excited  !  actually,  excited  isn't  even  cutting  it,  really.  "  this  was  the  first  time  someone's  ever  organized  something  as  grand  as  this  for  her,  and  she's  suddenly  filled  with  an  overwhelming  sense  of  happiness,  so  much  so  that  tears  start  to  well  around  the  corner  of  her  eyes,  fanning  her  face  while  they  walked  to  the  gates,  "  oh  no  -  i'm  sorry  !  don't  mind  me  ~  i'm  crying  because  i'm  happy.  "

 he  couldn't  help  but  grin  at  her  reaction,  the  way  she  lit  up  and  bounced  in  her  seat  making  him  feel  like  he  had  already  won  the  day.  ❛  yup,  right  now  !  ❜  he  laughed,  barely  able  to  contain  his  own  excitement  at  seeing  her  so  happy.  ❛  don't  worry  about  packing,  i  took  care  of  everything.  we  have  got  the  hotel  sorted,  and  our  flight  leaves  in  a  couple  hours.  i  wanted  it  to  be  a  surprise.  ❜  when  they  arrived  at  the  airport  and  bomi  jumped  out  of  the  car,  he  followed  quickly,  as  he  grabbed  their  bags  from  the  trunk,  he  walked  over  to  her  and  lowered  his  voice  a  bit,  trying  to  keep  one  last  part  of  the  trip  a  secret.  ❛  and  i  might  have  also  booked  us  a  private  sunset  boat  ride  on  the  seine.  thought  we  could  see  the  eiffel  tower  sparkle  from  the  water.  ❜  he  shot  her  a  wink,  hoping  the  romantic  gesture  would  make  her  melt.  ❛  we  can  go  for  a  shopping  spree  too,  i'll  get  you  anything  and  everything  you  want.  ❜

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           giggling  behind  the  palm  of  her  hand  at  hyunwoo's  comment  about  her  professors,  bomi  thought  that  he  did  make  a  good  point.  if  she  were  to  be  completely  transparent  with  herself,  she  knew  that  spending  time  with  hyunwoo  was  so  much  more  enjoyable  for  her.  when  her  brain  finally  put  two  and  two  together  after  her  fiancé  revealed  where  they  were  headed  -  a  loud,  almost  uncharacteristic  gasp  echoed  through  the  car,  "  what  !  you're  kidding  ?!?  we're  -  we're  going  to  paris  ?!  right  now  ?!  "  it  was  the  loudest  bomi  has  ever  been  in  her  life,  excitedly  bouncing  on  the  car  seat,  "  really  ?  oh  my  god  .  .  i  didn't  even  pack  !  where  are  we  staying  ?!  what  time  is  our  flight  ?!  "  acting  like  a  puppy  getting  a  new  toy  for  the  first  time,  she  immediately  gets  out  of  the  car  as  soon  as  it  pulls  up  to  the  airport,  heart  pumping  in  her  chest  at  the  thought  of  getting  to  go  to  one  of  her  dream  places.

 he  chuckled  softly,  glancing  over  at  her  as  she  made  her  guesses,  her  excitement  contagious.  ❛  professors  can  wait,  this  is  more  important.  ❜  he  teased,  giving  her  hand  a  gentle  squeeze.  ❛  and  as  for  where  we’re  going  ..  let's  just  say,  it's  not  anywhere  local.  ❜  his  tone  was  playful,  but  there  was  a  glint  of  excitement  in  his  eyes  as  he  kept  driving  out  of  the  city.  ❛  you  have  been  working  so  hard,  i  thought  it  would  be  nice  to  take  you  somewhere  a  little  more  ..  international.  ❜  he  paused  for  effect,  watching  her  out  of  the  corner  of  his  eye.  ❛  how  do  you  feel  about  paris  ?  ❜  he  grinned,  waiting  for  the  her  reaction,  already  imagining  the  look  on  her  face  when  they  pulled  up  to  the  airport.