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riabef · 1 year
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✎. The snow guides me to you
SUMMARY: It’s not the easiest task for those to confess their love so easily; yet even in your absence all he can think about is you, so why not try anyways?
FEATURING CAST: Alhaitham!!! hehe secret Santa gift for @prawndip! hi hi this is for you <3
PRONOUNS: gender neutral reader!, second person perspective “You”
WORD COUNT: 1444 words
WARNINGS: i think this is pretty fluffy, just about him going from “I tolerate you I guess” to “oh I think I like you” less in than 2k words
AUTHOR NOTES: writing this never made me feel so single before not going to lie - Wasn’t sure if you celebrated Christmas so I just went with a general winter theme, but changes can be made ^^ just send me an ask and I’ll prepare something else! I know it probably doesn’t snow in Sumeru or like,,,, the rest of Teyvat except for Dragonspine and Snezhnaya but …. Listen it’s for the plot 😔
✉︎ Alhaitham
The first time he met you was under a glittering sheen of snow, the frosty flakes and the cold nipping at his skin. At the time both you and him were only children, exploring the world under your feet, too caught up in the enveloping curiosity you felt; from wandering the Grand Bazaar to the ends of the city where the forest began, it was all so enticing for children to explore.
Despite your curiosities, there would always be a slight difference between you two, and that was that Alhaitham, your childhood friend, was always prepared. On the other hand, you, unfortunately, were not. So when the snow fell from the sky, almost by instinct your head turned towards him as though he was your answer.
Amidst the gray clody skies, coloured in shades of fossil and silver, there stood two children. Just far enough from the city to tune out any merchant chatter, or the noise of the city slowly getting ready for the end of the day; endless footsteps echoed across the pavement. The two children stood, bantering, almost, most likely because of the falling snowflakes.
Capturing one with your hands, you admire it’s beauty, the shaped perfection that these crystals had were utterly breath-taking, of course, if it were not for the cold you wouldn’t have an issue. Unfortunately for you, your archon decided to spare no mercy for the unprepared as the temperatures dropped even lower.
“Does it look like I’m your saviour?” Adorable as he seemed, he looked almost fed up with your antics. In hindsight, he really was adorable, if you ignored the irritation in his voice, or the passive scoldings that he’d give you; with all things considered, he was a good friend. Despite bantering with you from time to time, you truly care for him. And fortunately, that was reciprocated.
“Yes it does actually,” placing a mocking hand on your forehead as you clutched your heart, ready to give a performance that would just shy of opera standards, “my one and only friend. We’ve been through so much in our brief lives, and you’ve always been the one guiding me, the light in the dark-”
“So you’ve forgotten your gloves again?”
“Once again, you are right my dear Watson! Your deduction skills are simply extraordinary!” nodding your head solemnly as though you weren’t talking about your forgotten gloves. You continued, “However, it isn’t as it seems, although it appears as though I’ve misplaced them, or dare I say, forget them. They are here, in my pocket!”
All that fell out of your pockets were marbles.
“While you were having your little soliloquy, I thought it’d be better that at least one of us brings an extra pair,” he sighed, and for a moment you let yourself misleadingly think that maybe he isn’t so bad, perhaps he did have a soft spot for you all along, “of course, to compensate for the other’s forgetfulness.” 
“Sometimes I forget how much of a jerk you are.”
“The feeling’s mutual.” He promptly throws a pair of gloves without any warning, and you let your hands tread across the material very carefully as though it were a prized heirloom. Surprisingly, the glove fit almost as if tailored, and the material was incredibly soft against your skin.
Maybe you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming he cared about you a little more than he let on.
The next time you meet, the both of you are fervent researchers of the Akademiya, eagerly searching for all the answers that didn’t exist, and trying to gain an understanding of the environment around you. Although, Alhaitham supposes that you’ve taken the latter part of that statement a little too seriously as you tried gathering samples of even the flowers around Sumeru City, much less the snow.
Perhaps in a last-ditch effort of finding a perfect thesis, your mind could only find one solution.
As typical years of Akademiya alumni would describe, the arduous process of creating your thesis begins, however it began with searching for the perfect topic. Ideally one that no one had previous research on 
Crouching while trying to stuff some random moss from the pavement, you carefully select your words before voicing them aloud, “Hey Alhaitham-”
“It’s a bad idea.” Flabbergasted, you whipped your head to look at him in disbelief.
“But I didn’t even speak?!”
He sighed, as if expecting the answer, “I’m not wrong though.” 
“Anyways, what if I made my thesis about how good snow tasted?”
“That’d be wonderful, you could even make up another culinary darshan.”
You scoffed, resisting the urge to curse him out further in favour of gathering snow to make into a snowball, juggling it between your two hands as if contemplating your further decision.
Taking notice of this, “If you eat that, I won’t be liable for any physical illnesses you go through.”
“You say that as if you were planning to take care of me in the first place?”
He remains silent.
Although he cherished your smile, and especially your laughter (fuzzy feelings swirl around in his mind, for reasons unknown) he do has to admit that your especially low view of him does hurt him quite a bit. Regardless, he’s content remaining as is. The silent friend who shows up once a blue moon to show they actually care for you, the one who’s been waiting for you to take notice of his feelings, and waiting even longer to accept that maybe he didn’t just tolerate you.
Although unlikely, it’s possible that he’s taken a liking towards you.
The next time he sees you, he’s more than conclusive about his own matters, unable to deny it any longer, all that’s left is to accept his growing feelings for you. Especially with the way that you always seemed to meet him with the change of seasons. Like anyone else, he has his own secret to keep; and his seemed to be that he looked forward to winter for the chance to see you.
As busy students in the Akademiya, it’s not odd that you two find it difficult to share time together outside of the occasional glances shared in the halls with the occasional nods of acknowledgement. Despite this, the saying does go, “the heart grows fonder with absence” and that proved true with Alhaitham.
How ironic was it that someone who vehemently rejected human emotions felt one of the most strongest known feelings?
There was a moment in time where all he could do was spare a glance at you in the library, or the halls. Even if all he could do was spare a few of his thoughts for you, it didn’t help him get over this crush; almost akin to a poet’s longing glances towards their muse, drawn to the inspiration the other offers. It was almost laughable how his thoughts were easily drawn to you the moment the moon rose, when all was quiet in the city, when the lanterns were lit and the citizens drawn into a slumber.
Or perhaps the way his mind would drift to you even while the sun was high up in the sky, when the breeze felt a little too quiet, and the space beside him was unoccupied.
Time passed as endless and unchanging as ever, no compromises to be made, or any hesitation. Just like the grains of sand trickling down the glass, counting down to when he could see you again. Not like it could tell an exact date, but it helped pass the lonesome hours by. The endless feeling of work was a routine he took a liking to; although he found that including you in that routine was something he yearned to do.
It was then that he understood what he needed to do.
Only a letter was left on your desk with elegant writing, the name of the sender and everything was all left out as though it was of no importance; only requesting your presence at midnight at the “place where memories were”.
While you waited in the dark, the snow began to fall from the sky like it had all those years ago, except this time he was not the boy he once was, and you were not the child you once were either. With a smile you only knew that there could only be one person who called your attention like this, and it was him.
If it were anyone else you would’ve been displeased at the simple conversation, but because it was him, Alhaitham, your heart soared above the clouds, yet to reach the ground. 
“I think I love you.”
“Think?”
“I apologize, I know.”
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sebabestianstan101 · 4 years
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Suit and Tie - 001
Pairing: Ceo!Bucky Barnes x Reader
Synopsis: You’re good at your job as the Secretary in The White Wolf Enterprise for years now, with a great set of friends and co-workers and a really hot boss, James Buchanan Barnes. You have a pretty decent work-relationship with him, even if you have to use all of your strength and self-control to not jump on him at every chance you get. Nothing exciting is really going on with your life, until your boss himself decides to spice things up a bit.
Themes throughout the series: Smut, angst, fluff, slight dom!bucky x sub!reader (nothing too crazy..), swearing, there’s probably going to be more as the story progresses
SERIES MASTERLIST Teaser 002 
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Your day has just begun and so far, everything has been absolute shit. 
The top-floor elevator button takes the beating as you vigorously press it, hoping that it would make it go up faster. You say a silent prayer to arrive on time. You can’t be late. It’s unlike you, and your boss wouldn’t be happy.
In exactly 30 minutes, the CEO of Stark Industries, Tony Stark, will meet with your boss to discuss a business partnership that would benefit both parties and is set to raise The White Wolf Enterprise’s profit margins up to 55% at the least. This is a big project and your attendance is expected to take important minutes from the meeting. You’re excellent at your job and you know that Mr. Barnes trusts you more than anyone with these kinds of things, and you don’t plan on disappointing him. 
“Come on, come on…” You tap your foot as you watch the floor numbers increase along with your heart rate. 
It’s not that he’s the typical asshole CEO/Boss that some people unluckily have. You’re not scared of him or anything –– it’s just that you don’t want to disappoint him. You thrive from his approval of your work which is why you’re so good at what you do. It doesn’t help that the reason you’re not as early is because you overslept. You can’t really blame yourself though; you really tried to get home as early as you can from your sister’s wedding last night, which is a 4-hour drive away from where you live. Leaving the wedding reception at 12AM and arriving at 4AM, gave you about 3 hours to get settled. All was well, until you fell asleep on your couch instead of making your way out the door. 
After what feels like forever, you reach the top floor and quickly make your way to the conference room to set up the presentation. You would normally drop by Mr. Barnes’ office before you prepare for meetings, but you didn’t want to risk getting reprimanded and causing a delay.  You dab your sweat that was starting to form in your forehead, careful not to wipe off your makeup. You fumble with the cords and typed in the password, having to take a few tries before successfully inputting it. Damn, you are a mess today. 
Distracted, you tap your nails against the table and your focus was completely on the screen in front of you that you did not realize someone entering the room. 
“You’re late,” a firm voice behind you takes you by surprise. 
A startled gasp escapes you and you swear you feel your neck almost snap with how fast your head turned. 
“Fuck!” 
Bucky raises his eyebrows at your inappropriate language, finding it amusing but keeps a neutral face, nonetheless. He takes notice of your unusual distressed state, the slight bags forming under your eyes making him squint out of concern. Beautiful, he thinks to himself. Regardless of how tired you look, you still manage to stay radiant in his eyes. 
If possible, your eyes widen even more as you notice him squint his eyes, thinking that he was offended by your language. Immediately, you clear your throat and stand still to compose yourself. 
“I apologize, Sir, I didn’t mean to use such, uh, inappropriate terms, uhm,” You can’t help but feel even more nervous by just seeing him stand so confidently. With the way he's looking at you, you don’t know if the fluttering in your stomach is because of fear or arousal. “I did.. Just arrive. I apologize for that as well, I had an exhausting drive back home and I may have.. Overslept,” 
He holds your gaze long enough to make you squirm and break eye contact, preparing to be scolded. What were you thinking? You should’ve just told a stupid lie about how your car wouldn’t start or something rather than oversleeping. You mentally groan and drown in your thoughts that you miss the way the corner of his lips curl upwards as he looks at you with… fascination. 
He smirks as he calls out your name, making you look back at his piercing blue eyes. 
“I don’t think you received the memo from Wanda earlier, but Stark moved the meeting on Thursday. You’re all good.” 
You blink up at him once again, relaxing a bit, but still a bit tense because of how stressful your whole morning had been so far. It didn’t help that he startled you earlier. You almost want to cry because of how tired you are, but you kept your composure and smiled. 
“So.. I’m not in trouble or anything, right?” You peer up at him while giving him a shy smile. You don’t know how you can manage to keep eye contact with him for longer than a minute with the way he looks at you. His gaze is always so deep that you wouldn’t be surprised if he can actually read your thoughts.  
“Well, I could give you a warning for it, but you seem like you’ve gone through a lot at 9 in the morning.” He says, giving you a sympathetic look. 
“Well Mr Barnes, you’re right about that,” You sigh while bending forward to fix up the laptop you were trying to set up earlier. For a brief moment, Bucky lets his eyes drop to your ass that looked so full through your tight skirt. He clenches his jaw to stop himself from taking you right then and there.. He looks back up before you catch him. He’s surprised you haven’t caught him, given that he’s been checking you out every single time he got the chance to for years now. 
“You can settle down for a while - drink some coffee if you can before dropping by my office. You’re going to need all the energy that you can get,” 
You freeze and your eyes snap at him, wide-eyed, not sure if you heard him right. 
 “Sir?” 
He raises his brow while giving you a little smirk, knowing the connotation of his words “Yes, while we discuss some changes with the presentation. Can’t have you on low energy today, Y/N,” 
“Oh! Right, Uhm,” You chuckle nervously, tucking a strand of hair behind your ear, “Of course. I’ll be there in a while,” 
He gives you a curt nod before leaving the room, making you release a deep exhale. Boy, does he make you nervous. 
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It’s been a few hours, and you’re now typing on your laptop, making the necessary changes for the presentation. From his desk, Bucky has probably glanced at you multiple times as your lips slightly move, murmuring the words you’re reading. It’s a habit that you have, which has brought his attention to your lips from the very beginning. He can almost tell how soft it is and how good it would feel on his own. 
He feels like a freak, fantasizing about you when you’re literally steps away from him. Though, he can get credit for being risky enough to do so. Every time you’re near him, your presence clouds his mind and he just wants to make all his fantasies become reality. Would you go along with it or will you deny him? Would you immediately drop on your knees if he commands you to? Will you be his good girl? 
He’s not oblivious to your long-held stares and how your breathing quickens when he’s near you. He knows the effect he has on you, and he’s almost confident that you’ll be willing to do anything for him. But, he also respects you and the relationship you both have. He’s your boss and he knows how much you value your job. 
“Hm, okay.. I think everything is here?” Your voice breaks his crowding thoughts as you stand up with the laptop on your hand, walking towards him. He clears his throat as he stands up from his chair to double check your work edits. He almost wished that there was an error so you’d stay a little bit longer, but as always, you’ve done everything perfectly. 
“Alright, everything seems to be in place,” He hums, nodding as he hands back your laptop. You give him a grateful smile as you look up at him with your doe eyes. “Have it ready on Thursday and send this to Wanda as well,” 
You nod before asking, “Is there anything else I can help you with?” 
Bucky takes a sharp inhale as his mind, once again, clouds with inappropriate thoughts. Yes, Y/N, you can get under my desk and keep my cock in your mouth as I work. 
He shakes his head along with his thoughts before dismissing you, “I think that’s all we need. Thank you, Y/N. I’ll call you when there’s anything else,” 
You thank him and you gather your things before exiting his office, leaving Bucky on his own with his thoughts once again. He can still smell your lingering perfume in the air, and it’s enough to make his semi-hard member harden even more. He sighs as he makes his way to his bathroom, locking his office door on the way.
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A/N: OMG OKAY.. she’s here :> Please send an ask if you want to be tagged! 
As usual, reblogs and comments are highly appreciated –– Let me know what y’all think! It’ll really help me improve and provide better content for y’all. Keep safe! 
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marknaehyuck · 6 years
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Let’s Eat Dinner Together
Relationship: Jeon Jungkook/Kim Seokjin
Tags: Fluff, Domestic Fluff, Established Relationship
Sypnosis: Jin isn’t going to sleep until his boyfriend has some food in his belly.
A/N: Hello! This is my first fanfiction. This is inspired by Let’s Eat Dinner Together episode with Jin and Jungkook, where Jin got to eat but Jungkook didn’t :( If you guys enjoy my writing, I do write about other ships as well, so you can comment some requests or prompts :) 
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It was almost 12 am when Jin and Jungkook reached their apartment. Taehyung, Jimin, and Hoseok were in the living room playing some video games while Namjoon and Yoongi were sitting at their kitchen aisle discussing some song ideas.
“Welcome home guys,” Jimin called out to the duo as they entered their apartment, “How did filming go today?” The entire Bangtan boys looked up upon hearing the door closing and Jimin’s voice. They all crowded around Jin and Jungkook to hear more about their endeavors.
Jin saw out of the corner of his eyes how tired Jungkook looked, and decided to move the conversation to the couch where Jungkook could rest. Poor boy, he didn’t get any home cooked meals and didn’t even get to eat any convenience store food. Both of them had eaten lesser during lunch that day with hopes that they can get some home-cooked meal. The moment they landed their asses on the couch, Jungkook immediately leaned onto Jin’s shoulder, and Jin just instinctively wrapped his arms around Jungkook and pulled him closer in. Jungkook breathed in the familiar scent of his boyfriend and let himself be rest against the older’s broad shoulders.
Jin conveyed how they walked around until the end of dinnertime trying to find a house that has yet to eat dinner, all the different celebrities they met and how Jin managed to achieve a miracle when a group of girls spotted him and invited him and Kyung-kyu up for dinner. He jokingly blamed their group for being too good and being a distraction to their fan’s education, but also how it can be a motivation. He also told how Jungkook and Ho-dong were 3 minutes late from potentially getting dinner and the fact that he has not eaten until this point in time. The boys just looked at their golden maknae who was cuddling Jin, pitifully before continuing on with whatever they were doing before the couple came home. It was their day off the next day, so they tend to stay up really late and only wake up around noon.
However, Jin and Jungkook decided to head to bed as they were rather exhausted from the filming. Jungkook was too tired to even shower before sleeping, but Jin decided to have them shower together knowing that Jungkook would usually grumble in the morning if he woke up and realized he didn’t shower before bed. He’s a hygiene freak, although his bedroom might say otherwise.
“Hyung, sleep in my room tonight?” Jungkook mumbled sleepily as Jin washed his hair.
“Mmm sure” Jungkook usually preferred to sleep in Jin’s bed, but occasionally on rare occasions, he would ask Jin to sleep in his bed instead. It wasn’t that Jungkook’s room was uncomfortable, it’s just that it had so many equipments and the bed is a bunk bed isn’t really an ideal layout for them as a couple. After dressing both of them in their pajamas, Jin half carried half dragged Jungkook to the latter’s bedroom. After ensuring the maknae’s safety up to the bed, Jin climbed up and laid in Jungkook’s inviting arms. In front of the camera, Jungkook is seen as a cuddlee, but behind it, he’s a massive cuddler, especially with Jin.
“Goodnight love,” Jungkook said sleepily before pulling Jin into a sweet loving kiss.
“Goodnight sweetheart. I love you.” Jin smiled
“Love you more.” were the last words Jungkook uttered before he passed out asleep. Jin giggled at his boyfriend’s antics and decided to read some manhwa before going to sleep. It was almost 2.30 am when Jin was about to sleep when he heard Jungkook’s tummy grumbled. Jungkook pulled Jin closer and pushed his face into Jin’s neck, mumbling something along the lines of hungry and home cooked food. Jin waited a moment, thinking it would go away, but this continued for about 10 minutes before Jin decided enough was enough.
“Baby wake up. What do you want to eat?” Jin tried shaking his boyfriend awake. Jungkook just grumbled, pulling Jin closer to his chest, “Your ass.” Jin rolled his eyes. His boyfriend is impossible.
“Babe I’m serious. I’m not letting you go to sleep while your stomach is growling like a madman and you’re sleep talking about food.” No response.
This called for extreme measures. He pinched both of Jungkook’s nipples, causing him to yelp up and shooting Jin a dirty look.
“It’s almost 3 am hyung, just go to sleep and I can eat in the morning.” Jungkook was actually tempted to ask for food, but he didn’t want to bother his boyfriend. He was really hungry, but he figured that people in less developed countries are probably hungrier than him, so he decided to ignore the hunger.
“Fine if you’re not going to eat, I’m going back to my room. I can’t sleep with the noise of your grumbling tummy. Goodnight.” Jin threatened. Jin and Jungkook haven’t slept in separate beds ever since they got together which was like a year ago, apart from when Jin left to film Law of the Jungle. Jin was about to leave the bed when Jungkook’s arms encircled his waist and pulled Jin against his chest.
“Don’t go. I’ll eat whatever you prepare, just don’t go.” Jungkook mumbled into Jin’s shoulder before pressing soft kisses from his shoulders all the way to his neck.
“Is pork soup rice fine with you?” Jin asked, knowing it’s his boyfriend’s favorite comfort food. Jungkook hummed in agreement before continuing to kiss Jin. He felt so lucky to have such a sweet and caring lover who would willingly cook his favorite food at 3 am. [i want someone like this omg]
Jin unwrapped Jungkook’s arms from his waist and headed to the kitchen to start preparing the food. Bless the fact that Jin’s mom gave him some ingredients when he visited a few days ago. Pork soup rice didn’t take too long to prepare, 30 minutes at most so Jungkook decided to sit at the kitchen aisle to accompany Jin as well as browse through his phone (which is usually a routine before sleeping but he was too tired just now). Everyone else had already gone to their respective bedrooms when the couple went to the kitchen.
Jin and Jungkook made small talk while Jin is preparing food. Jungkook looks at his lover adoringly before noticing that he’s blushing and telling Jungkook to look at something else. Jin may be confident about his looks, but he definitely can’t get used to his boyfriend admiring him. He doesn’t know why it just gets him rather flustered. Both of them love this part of their relationship, where they can playfully flirt and have the most random of conversations about the weirdest topics they can think of.
Soon, Jungkook’s food was ready and the pampered maknae wanted his oldest hyung to feed him.
“Aish this kid I swear,” Jin grumbled with no malice in his voice, rather amusement sparkled in his eyes. He loves pampering his dongsaengs, especially the youngest. Jungkook pulled Jin onto his lap and Jin started feeding him.
“How is it? Is it good?” Jin asked, monitoring Jungkook’s response.
“The best.” Jungkook gave his bunny smile and Jin busted uwus then and there.
They continued their small conversations and steal pecks from one another every other spoonful of food.
“Hey did you know a girl I met just now during filming has me as her phone wallpaper? I was so embarrassed, like in a good way. I’m flattered they think I’m pretty enough to be their wallpaper.” Jin continued sharing his experience, while Jungkook was lowkey jealous.
“You’re my wallpaper too, why aren’t you saying anything about it?” Jungkook called out.
Jin hesitated. Then a smirk appeared. “Are you jealous, bun?”
“No.”
“Uh huh yeah sure.”
“So why didn’t you react to my wallpaper of you?”
Jin smiled and leaned in to kiss Jungkook. “Being a wallpaper on a fan's phone is kind of like an affirmation that I still serve as the group's original purpose as a visual, you know. There are many fans out there who think that you or Tae should be the visual instead and that kind of leaves me vulnerable. But you, you make me feel like I’m the most beautiful thing you have ever seen that I don't need you to put me as your wallpaper to have that reassurance.”
Jungkook frowned. Jin IS the most beautiful thing in his eyes. He loves every aspect of Jin, from his little belly to his lips and every little thing there is. “Well you are, and I love every single part of you, including your imperfections. Those fans who don't think you are worth being the visual are blind; they can't see how truly beautiful you are.” He left the older to be a blushing mess and he tried to clear up all the dishes as well as keep the extra food in the refrigerator. Once everything was cleaned up, the couple went back to their room and cuddled. “I really missed your cooking babe,” Jungkook whispered into Jin’s hair.
“Well, we’ve been busy and I’m really tired after everything, but I promise after we end our promotions and tour, I’ll try to cook more meals alright. But you have to pay me in kisses and love. They’re my motivation.” Jin cheekily said before snuggling into his boyfriend’s chest.
“Then I’ll provide you with an endless supply of those if it means I get to eat your cooking more,” Jungkook looked down at his lover and kissed his temple, “You know, you’re perfect for me. I love you and everything about you, don’t forget that.”
If the lights were switched on, Jin’s face rivaled a tomato’s. “If I had known that cooking for you in the wee hours of the morning makes you sappy, I would’ve done this more often.”
“Nah, I just felt that I should tell you how much I love and appreciate you more often. Not many people have the pleasure of eating home cooked food, especially from their lover. I gotta appreciate this.” Jungkook knows that his words are making Jin flustered with the way Jin’s currently squirming in his arms.
“Yeah, I love you too Kookie. More than you can ever understand.”
Those two only fell asleep around 5 am, cuddled tightly in each other’s arms and basking in the warmth of their love for one another.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read!! saranghae ❤️
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wannawrite · 6 years
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Lights on
who?: Wanna One’s Yoon Jisung 
genre: 🌸 type: bullet point, day one of christmas collab winkwonk
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• part of the collaboration with my girls @onlyjihoons and @hwinkinghwi • Jisung is in charge of running a huge, high class, world recognised flower garden
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• honestly • in all honesty • cross your heart • you did NOT want to be here • when your parents suggested taking a day trip to Gardens By The Bay • and drag you out of your precious bed during the December holidays • it was a huge hell no • work/uni had been so stressful you just wanted a day to yourself and the bed • well, that had been your life since the start of the holidays but • nothing could beat the workload landed on Singapore university students • study study study • jiayou friends!!!! • occasionally emerge from your house to run to the kopitiam [ food court ] or wet market for food • and kopi • and kaya toast • before going back to the safety of your room to hibernate • preferably without a blanket fort because Singapore is hot enough • tropics • ahh yes sunshine • sun: *fries you up on Orchard Road pavement* • it never really feels like Christmas here if you don’t see the fancy decorations at malls and Orchard Road • because this island only ever has one season • which is summer • maybe that’s why your family wanted to visit GBTB to get a feel of some Christmassy decor and winter plants • to ‘get into the holiday mood’ • but really • as much as you wanted to admire the view • and the place the government put tons of money into building • there was work calling your name • and you were still sleep-eyed when your mum woke you up, shoved you into the backseat and drove halfway across the island to the resort style flower garden • fun fact: I performed at GBTB once • such talent [delete] • the crowds of excited tourists and booming noise of chatter irritated you and you wanted nothing more to go home • why • plus, your parents planned to stay in the area until nightfall for some lighting display thingy • why • your sleep schedule had been really REALLY   • really • messed up • :”) relate • you NEEDED sleep • December holidays is for sleep • fix your sleep schedule • proper sleep had become a need • it kind of always is but you just ignored it, grinding on to push your GPA up • get that 4.0 GPA! • but now • a need • you slept all the way to Gardens By The Bay, ignoring all the magnificent sights and attractions on the way • Merlion started sobbing how dare you • he was all scrubbed clean for the holiday season some more • Singapore Flyer wants to fly your ass away • Marina Bay Sands crumbled to the ground and you were still snoring • what a great citizen 👍🏼 • you were dead tired • yOU DON’T DESERVE THIS SLANDER • especially when you’ve seen it all already I guess • but honestly, I really want to be a tourist and do touristy shit one day • so you were ready to throw hands at all the people you didn’t exactly want to be around • ‘WAKE UP SWEETIE WE’RE HERE’ • cue car door opening • and blazing sunlight burning through your shut eyelids into the core of your orbs • AIR CON WHERE’S THE AIR CON • if you didn’t run, the humidity would frizz your hair up • before you could protest or wash your face to look as alive as the thriving plants • all the plants are hella well looked after believe me • iTS SO ALIVE AND ENTHRALLING • a ticket for Cloud Forest and Flower Dome was shoved into your hands • and you were thrown into the mystifying lands inside Gardens By The Bay • ooohhh • it was chillingly refreshing • misty • hmm • mysterious • mysterious Christmas • of course, GBTB had spared no expense on Christmas decorations • there was a Santa sleigh and reindeers pulling it on the upper floor • bet, it was going to illuminate once the sun went down • this is hard to explain in words but basically when you enter Flower Dome, you’ll see this really high platform far away on your right and usually some decorations are placed there • I actually haven’t been there in awhile • rip I googled all of this but my wifi is SLOW here • flowery scents wafted into your nose and surprisingly, it was energising • mhmm are those pine trees? • REAL pine trees growing in the soil • REAL ONES • we never get anything here • my mum nearly bought a dead $80 tree from Cold Storage idk if we should or should have • are those poinsettias? • red • blue • green • this is how Singapore decorates every year I’m not kidding • go Orchard Road and you’ll see • I think • anyway • you won’t be surprised if there was going to be gingerbread men growing on trees • Singapore science and technology is advanced 😫😭 • they actually formed the formula for the OCBC [bank] Skyway trees • they absorb sunlight, turns it into solar energy and that energy powers some parts of the park! • but imagine if food really grew on trees • you did buy a gingerbread man from a cart to fuel yourself • since you did skip breakfast • maybe you should get turkey and log cake for breakfast • even the lady serving you was decked out in poinsettias and a christmas hat • this is fiction I think ^ • huge mood   • PUMP UP C’MON • Christmas carols and pop songs were blasting through the speakers • ‘ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOUUUUU’ • it really got you into the mood • you wanted to dance • ‘JINGLE BELL ROCK’ • ah yes • jazzing to Christmas music • maybe you’d look like the awkward uncle from Hong Kong no one knew about until this year when he finally paid a visit • my family ^ • casually • rocking by yourself • yeah, that mood • bRING ON THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT • uh but you were also kind of freezing because there wasn’t much time to bring a jacket and whatnot • you never actually need a jacket in SG fyi • it’s 30+ degrees celcius all year round • but here, they plunge the temperatures so that the imported plants are able to survive and live well • suck it up • plants can deal with it but I can’t ??? no way • there were sparkly blue christmas lights draped all around the trees and there was a HUGE, GIGANTIC christmas tree decked out with lights, colourful ornaments • ahh so sweet • gET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT • you helped to take pictures of your parents • so cute • all touristy • and of course, family pictures and more christmas aesthetics • then suddenly • your parents spotted a tour ongoing • ‘eh let’s go join,’ • ‘mUM NO WE DIDn’T SIGN UP FOR IT’ • ‘aiya nevermind, they’ll never see one.’ • classic • so you slipped behind this group of people and their tour guide • the man was explaining something about the species of flowers • and how they were only found native in Alaska or something • but you know SG government invested big money to import and grow these JUST for christmas • wink wonk • they really endorse this garden city concept here • it actually is cute I like it • but there should be more garden, just saying • appreciate nature • anyway   • ‘and this species only grows in the coldest of weathers...’ • out of the corner of your eye, you spy a handsome, professionally dressed and seemingly important man • walkie talkie, iphone in his suit pocket, observing the guide • there’s a silver name tag pinned onto his jacket • manager? • supervisor? • managing director? • CEO? • there’s also a tiny poinsettia under his name tag • huh adorable • he’s definitely passionate about his job because you’ve seen these suited dudes and most of them ripped off the pin the second their boss turned their back • he’s different • you notice sweat suddenly rolling down the guide’s face • so that handsome guy is probably his superior and making sure he’s doing a good job • maybe he holds a really high position • ‘hEY HENRY SOMEONE BROKE INTO THE CACTUS EXHIBIT YOU NEED TO COME WITH ME NOW’ someone yells from behind • most probably another staff • this is a MAJOR thing okay • henry, your tour guide, VISIBLY jumps in shock, trying to find a solution • he really doesn’t need a mix of angry Singaporeans and tourists • >:( • wAtch ouT fOR thE CoMplaIN qUEEns • probably me so I can’t say anything • hENRY DO SOMETHING • let him live he just works here • HENRY SAVE THE CACTUS • HENRY DON’T WASTE TAX PAYERS MONEY PLEASE WE SPENT MONEY OF CACTUSES • ‘i got this,’ • your eyes widen when that dapper man pats Henry on the shoulder and gestures for him to follow the other worker behind the group • oooh he’s kind-hearted as he as good-looking • he hastily thanks the man, bowing slightly before running off • ‘hello everyone, apologies for the swap. I am Yoon Jisung and I’ll be your tour guide for today.’ • omg he’s so cute • his lips curve into a smile, one that reaches his eyes, completely opposite of his suave, serious look • ‘now, about this plant....’ • you’re completely amused and into his thorough explanation • plus, he has great way of expressing and wording his sentences • not to mention his facial expressions • that guy who always keeps everyone’s fullest attention • only now, you’re keen to tag along behind the group • sweetie me too • if i ever had a hot guy helping me • well, a Yoon Jisung guiding me • your parents eagerly blend and meld into the existing group, no one bats and eye • Jisung blinks • Jisung just smiles • he closes one eye • continues on with his explanation and tour without saying anything • after about 30 minutes wandering around • 30 minutes in his presence • half an hour breathing the same air as you • indirectly talking to him for 30 minutes • highlight of today • s w o o n • the tour slowly draws to a close • you’re dreading its end • at the end of the last exhibit, Jisung claps once and announces that his mini tour has come to an end • ‘you’re free to wander around, I’ll be here if you have any questions.’ • he smiles as the crowd breaks into applause • oH mY GOODNESS HIS SMILE CAN SAVE THE WORLD • a FrIckINg BEAUTY • between Jisung and the flower bed you can’t tell which one is the flower • ‘hey y/n, we’re going to that exhibit for a bit.’ your parents say, wandering off and leaving to your own devices • ‘o-oh okay.’ • you pretend to admire a flower, really, you’re admiring Jisung • he smiles, nods and waves at visitors while observing the staff • so sweet • doesn’t hesitate to help a curious visitor with questions • or a lost child looking for their parents • lowkey, you’re following him • you know, just around that square of attractions • he’s the biggest one • he faces your direction and you quickly duck, pretending to admire an ignited Christmas snowflake light • thinking he has finally looked away and moved on, you pop you head up • only to • meet his gaze • BUSTED • red-handed • red faced now • WH00PS • whAT HAVE I DONE • oh no • heat flows to your face and you want to jump and hide in a bush • there’s an abundance of bushes too • hey this thorny one seems very appealing • hopefully then I’ll remove all trace of myself • let’s :) hope :)) he :))) doesn’t :)))) see :))))) me :)))))) • I did great • good job • well done • you tried • how to check out a guy and not be caught 101 • 1. Don’t look up • 2. Jump in a thorny bush • ‘hello,’ Jisung greets. ‘how can I help you?’ • uHM • bY NOT MAKING MY HEART FLUTTER • PLEASE GET AWAY FROM ME • W O W MY HEARTBEAT SEEMS TO HAVE SPED UP A LOT • I REALLY WONDER WHY • I must be romantically attracted to plants or something • nO IT’S JUST YOU • and he’s a foreigner • his name gives him away completely and he probably has his own native language • yet he’s so fluent in English • hard-working intellectual • home boy could like...get it • hELP ME • someone save you pls • smiling sheepishly, you try to seem nonchalant and all • ‘I was just wondering...where...uhhh...um.’ • there’s no excuse you can come up with so you stand in silence with a heated face • Jisung just chuckles • he’s so cute when he laughs and his eyes just become crescent moons like ASDFGHJKL • jisung on master key got me rethinking my bias list tbh • Guanlin gonna have to fight >:( • ‘I’m Jisung,’ he introduced properly, offering his hand to shake. ‘How can I assist you?’ • STOP MY HEART FROM FLUTTERING • PLEASE AND THANKS • ‘I’m y/n, and um...what’s the Cloud Forest like?’ you ask randomly, even though you’ve read about it • is that all you could ask? • lol rip • Jisung thinks about it for awhile before bringing his hands together • ‘how about I show you instead?’ • OMG • he wants to spend more time with you • winkie wonkie • ;) • hmmm • you text your parents • because like most Singaporean parents, they’ll probably launch a police report if you’re out of their sight for more than 30 minutes • lol unless they leave you first • you: hi mother I’m going to the Cloud Forest first • the mother: ah can • the mother: with who ah? • oh • uh • how to I explain to my mum that I’m going with this hot manager • who’s gonna guide me around • lowkey shady • but this is Singapore, very very safe one • aiyo but guys please still be careful and wary of people ah • police better be on speed dial • SG Secure is the way • you: with a friend • the mother: who? • you: I bumped into them here • slowly, you shuffle after Jisung • it’s okay, you’re an independent person it’s fine • everyone will see if Jisung tries to kidnap you anyway • or push you off the Cloud Forest bridge • uh • the mother: you’re going with that Jisung guy ah • the mother: don’t play play with your mother • the mother: he’s shuai  [handsome] ok, I’ll be following behind • RUN • you beam at Jisung, looking up from your phone. ‘Let’s go!’ • ok guys this never actually happens so please don’t complain if you go GBTB and then there isn’t anyone like Jisung I’m sorry • Jisung takes you through the corridors, occasionally stopping to talk about the architecture • ‘where are you from?’ you blurt out, unable to keep the question in. ‘wait, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to’ • he shrugs, in fact, he starts smiling. ‘It’s fine. I’m Korean but I’ve lived here for a long time.’ • oPpA sArangHaEyO 😭😫 • ok but no lie, down here got a lot of koreaboos no offence but it’s quite true and it irks me a bit :((( • beaunite is the BIGGEST mess • I’m sorry • if you want to know, drop into our inbox • ‘ahhhh,’ you reply, nodding in understanding • growing up in a multi-racial society, you never had any qualms with having friends of other races • if you live in SG and you have problems with that, please :) move :)) • diversity • diversity is key • yes • Jisung is easy to talk to and you find yourself engaging in quick conversations with him • he’s easy-going • smiles a lot • does his best to talk to you • like • you know, making small comments, giving advice, talking about his own experience • ‘do you know Boost?’ [smoothie shop] • ‘sweetie, let me tell you, that day i Boost, I ordered a strawberry smoothie....’ • ‘LiSTEN, I’m telling you that the best chicken rice was the one Jinyoung da pao [takeaway] yesterday!’ • ‘whICH ONE?’ • ‘I don’t know, I fORGOT.’ • ‘HoW CAN YOU FORGET?’ • and you do the same • cute • this strayed so far from christmas I’m sorry • Cloud Forest is ten times more misting and mysterious than Flower Dome • much more • there’s a waterfall the first thing you enter • you gape at it in amazement • we don’t actually have natural waterfalls or rock formations here so things like these are pretty foreign and cool • the stone pathway around the display is all splashed with water • and you nearly slip • thankfully, Jisung reached out and grabbed your arm, guiding you to the least slippery part of the path • by the way, your arm is freezing because air con air con and more air con all day • it’s at least 10 degrees colder than the outside air • rip electricity bill :”) • he winces, wondering how you survived the cold all along • brace yourself for a cliché • CLICHÉ ALERT • Jisung takes off his jacket, and shyly hands it to you • ‘you’re absolutely freezing, take my jacket for now.’ • ‘oh no I can’t,’ you refuse • we have this very Singaporean thing where we refuse things we actually really want • and it kind of goes like a push-pull • until the person finally gives into the others pushing • ‘take it!’ • ‘I can’t, then you’ll be cold.’ • ‘it’s fine. wear it.’ • ‘....y-you sure?’ • ‘yes. wear it or you’ll become an icicle’ • see • ‘c’mon,’ Jisung says, taking your now covered arm. ‘Let’s go.’ • he seems to be saying that a lot • ADVENTURE TIME • adventure time with a cute guy • ;) • and your parents trailing behind • you could feel their eyes on you • watching your every move • l👀k out • this time, Jisung spends more time talking to you than actually explaining and introducing species of plants • unless it’s an absolute must to know what kind of fern that is • or which flower can be found where • but mostly its just • ‘hmm, I feel like the nasi goreng [fried rice] at Ang Mo Kio is the best..’ Jisung comments, falling into step with you • ‘huh? no lah, where got? The one in Serangoon Gardens is better lah.’ you shoot back, defending your favourite hawker • Jisung sighs and ‘tsks’. ‘No way, I’ll jio [treat you to a meal/outing] you one day and you’ll see.’ • did he just • ASK ME OUT? • WHAT • sure it isn’t ‘let’s apply for HDB’ [marriage proposal] • it’s so great that Jisung knows all the slang and is fluent in Singlish as well • husband • inbox if you want an explanation for all this slang :) it’s quite confusing sometimes • I kind of need Wanna One and Singlish because both are messes and it will be the best mess to ever exist • ‘moving on, this is an orchid that’s native to South Africa and....’ • no you suddenly can’t move on • MOVING ON GET A GRIP • even at lunch at a classy cafe, with Jisung gone, he can’t leave your mind • he said he would see you again after your lunch • somehow • somewhere • if it’s meant to be • ‘aiya, get your head out if the longkang! [drain] Singapore so small one confirm cannot lose people.’ • true • just take the next MRT back out • hi can someone please tell me if MRT stations decorate for Christmas? Thank you • ‘oi, y/n, kuai dian [quickly] makan. [eat] Later we late hor, I blame you.’ • ahhh parents :”) • but you know they’re just playing with you • after lunch, you spot Jisung at The Meadow - another part of GBTB - and wave • he comes running • ‘hi!’ • ‘woah, don’t you have paperwork or something more important to attend to?’ you ask, sort of hoping he doesn’t • you know just how DEMANDING jobs here are • cutthroat society • ‘nothing’s more important than you~’ he winks before bursting into giggles with you • HI NO ONE ACTUALLY SAYS THAT HERE • ‘uh... actually ah my job more important so let’s break up thanks.’ • SUCH ROMANCE • so then right • you two spend the next few hours exploring Gardens By The Bay • with and without your parents following you • Jisung does continue to talk about the gardens in between conversations • your surroundings are so bright and cheery • how were you in a bad mood? • there’s such a stark contrast from Starbucks, laptops and writing essays • cramming at work • cramming after work • the aroma of black coffee • or tea • working in general • so refreshing • so energising • so incredibly burning hot • btw, you returned Jisung’s jacket already which he had abandoned in his office • Jisung also doesn’t mind taking aesthetic pictures of you and the scenery • there’s also a couple of selfies of him on your phone • you find out he’s a bit gullible when you trick him into thinking that there was a dead pigeon on the park bench • he almost called animal patrol to remove it • it flew away unharmed • you can see why Jisung thrives in this environment • he’s so good-natured - pun intended - concerned, sweeter than a flower and more elegant than a swan • what a 12/10 day • then, nightfall comes • he escorts you to view the light display • Christmas Wonderland you think • but it’s already dreamland having Jisung as a new friend • from tour guide to friend • glo up • well done • took a huge WIN • never happens irl :( ^ • the light displays built finally illuminate • a smile ignites your face as you gaze at the structure, completely taken in • ‘impressive, isn’t it?’ Even though he views this every night, Jisung still takes a moment to admire the lights • your mother is secretly snapping pictures of you from behind y’all • ‘very,’ you breathe out, unable to comprehend Jisung’s [delete] it’s beauty • ‘this is crazy gorgeous.’ • the lights make you feel all warm and fuzzy, maybe as cool as royalty • there are sparkles and specks of glitter in your eyes, that’s how amazed you are • ‘thanks for spending the entire day with me, even though you didn’t have to,’ you tell Jisung sincerely. • ‘it was my pleasure. you’re good company.’ • did he go back to his professional, working self already? • your face falls slightly but you try not to let it show too much and nod • ‘I hope there will be more adventures like this,’ he adds. ‘Let’s keep in contact.’ • WHAT • OH GOODNESS WHAT’S HAPPENING • HUH • yOU HAVE ONE NEW CONTACT • you try to keep your cool even though internally, your heart has never thudded so quickly and you have never been this excited yet nervous • ‘so, where should we venture to next?’ • Jisung pretends to be deep in thought, pulling a face that shows he was pondering hard and making calculated decisions in his head • ‘how about National Gallery? or we can go see whose nasi goreng is better?’ • it sounds so appealing you can’t wait • the plans are already starting to form • you can’t bring home any flowers from here • but now, you’ve got one • nodding your head and offering up your pinky for Jisung to lock, you say, ‘Deal.’
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runyouclevergirl · 6 years
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i was tagged by @momo-de-avis! man, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these
1. nicknames: tess and variations, nô, she who won’t stop stuffing food down people’s throats, and idk what else
2. gender: female
3. star sign: Capricorn 
4. height: 158 or smth
5. time: 11am and I should be working
6. birthday: 17 Jan
7. favorite bands: gosh, I’ve been so obsessed with musicals lately, Idk what bands even are anymore. but I do love me some London Grammar, Sigur Ros, Anaquim, Deolinda, Daughter,  Florence + the Machine, etc etc
8. favorite solo artists: ZECA AFONSO, CARAGO. Also Regina Spektor, Vanessa Carlton, Loreena McKennit, and a hell lot of peeps who are in musicals who occasionally record CDs
9. song stuck in my head: a bunch of snippets from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
10. last movie i watched: The Ivory Game, which is this FANTASTIC documentary about elephant poaching that is just omg. PLEASE WATCH IT
11. last show i watched: preacher (catching uuup)
12. when did i create my blog: in the Mesozoic 
13. what do i post: mostly fandom stuff tbh, with a sprinkle of lgbt stuff (mostly asexuality related), a dash of science, and the occasional rant. 
14. last thing i googled: ‘florence and the machine’ cause I didn’t recall if it was solo or a band *hangs head in shame*
15. do i have any other blogs: @tessellatedtales, but I haven’t exactly been blogging books, so it’s been dying I’m afraid... peeps be tempting me to get a biology related one though, so maybe there’ll be another!
16. do i get asks: like 4 a year or smth
17. why i chose my url: I just really like the quote? well, tbh, the one I wanted was runandremember, but SOMEONE *sideeyes* got it before me, so alas. this one is good too |:
18. following: 247 (and it needs a cleaning cause I don’t remember who half of these peeps are ;____; )
19. followers: 553
21. lucky number: 7 or 8? I guess? idk. what even is a lucky number
22. instruments: I got straight A’s when I played the recorder in 5th-6th grade?
23. what I’m wearing: pjs, gloves, a wool coat, and I am still cold
24. dream job: lab technician at a molecular ecology lab by day, writer by night
25. dream trip: all around the world 8D that way I needn’t choose 8D but like seriously. interrail throughout europe, followed by the Trans-Siberian, then down to southern Asia, then go up and down the pacific isles until I reach Canada, then all the way down towards Antarctica (with a stop at Disneyland and HP theme park on the way), then go up Africa all the way back to Portugal (not forgetting Madagascar, ofc!). so uh yeah, I really need to win euromillions. 
26. favorite food: YOU CAN’T MAKE ME CHOOSE!!!! Saag paneer, chocolate, esparregado, teryaki everything, sushi, bacalhau à Braz, nuts, chocolate chip cookies, everything just EVERYTHING.
27. nationality: portuguese
28: favorite song right now: no idea, tbh. gimme a couple of weeks and I’ll have one D: 
29. last book I read: “Before the Devil Breaks You” by Libba Bray, who shall forever have my heart cause dang
30. top three fictional universes: potter, doctor who, and uh maybe lotr? I feel like the 3rd one is not lotr, but I can’t recall what it is gdi *stares at self*
tag: @runandremember @fuselii (I know you got tagged in this already but me no care, gonna do it again) @pseudol @lordvoldemortsnipple @mishfortunes @raggedynimrod
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