for me, you're just missing a little something

❧ Shim Changmin Faun Deer Mutation Former staff at Insolitus Academy. Forest wanderer and informant of his troop. Hover Disclaimer

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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 A squeal left her lips as she was suddenly airborne and in his arms. Was he princess carrying her through his apartment? indeed he was and she was dying in the very best way. He liked to say he wasn’t very Disney but she was beginning to think that was quite a lie. He was exactly what disney princes were styled after and well she was more like a side kick villain. 

"You’ll see, I have master holding and hair petting skills.  I bet I could put you to sleep and at ease faster than you’ve ever experienced.” She was quite proud of her skills.

Folding backwards on the bed she let out a yawn she had been holding in before curling on her side. “Mmm long sleeve please, I get cold easily and my hands alone could freeze you to death.” He was in for a delightful treat come winter months.  "What movie do you want to watch? You know, I don’t think you’ve told me your favorite movie. “

He could play prince charming if he wanted to, the faun was a grump and would certainly donkey-kick most people who would ever dare ask him to do so, but Jieun was different. She got the special treatment.

"Mm, don't put me to sleep too soon," he snorted, after putting the woman on the bed, he'd turned to his close to go dig out a larger sweater--anything would be large on her, but he had one in mind that she could just swim in, since that seemed to be what she wanted. Dragging it off the hanger, he was relieved that his antlers were shorter currently, freshly trimmed since Autumn was approaching and he didn't have to worry about doorframes, or in this case, somehow catching Jieun with them...hand, face, anything, especially if she wanted to play 'big spoon'.

"What's your favorite? I feel like I need to learn that sort of thing," chuckling, he offered over the sweater, then moved to drop to a sit beside her, bouncing the poor, tiny woman a little as he did so. "I don't really have a favorite honestly--not big on watching shows, since internet is shit in the Her Meeting Grounds." Yes, he somehow survived without a lot of internet, but it could explain why he'd go static silence for a while. "So, we'll figure that out, but what is yours?" Something disney, he was sure, which he was fine with.

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It was hard not to be embarrassed which she knew he knew. Pride was something she definitely struggled with and keeping up a strong, sarcastic front was something she had perfected over the years right down to the nonchalant air of casual feelings towards anything and everything. It was one thing to let a stranger see you break down on the bus or at a coffee shop, you’d never see them again. When it was someone close to you that was a whole different story.

He moved her gaze from the floor to look at him and for a split second she withheld it suddenly feeling strangely shy by his comforting tone and grasp. Funny enough, she had never been good with tears either from others but especially not herself. His admittance had a laugh slipping past her lips as she was squeezed again. Wriggling her arms from his hold she slithered them up to wrap around his neck now raised on her tiptoes as she hugged him and sighed.

“Can I admit something else?” She half whispered half sighed.  “I like you much more than I ever planned.” She had easily come to the like the Faun with his brusque attitude and no nonsense sarcastic nature. They had developed a strange sort of comradery but never would she had imagined it would blossom into this relationship. Changmin was affectionate, sweet, caring and extremely observant – the latter was something she’d had to get used to; it was usually her who watched and caught onto the small things, not the other way around. She felt like she could be herself around him.

"I know I’m far from the most ideal girlfriend. I’ll probably drive you a bit crazy, forget to not shut you out, cling to you a lot and steal your jackets and shirts, but I also promise to always be there when you need me and sometimes probably when you don’t. I have a habit of that. I’m kind of great at being the big spoon, my hand holding skills are unrivaled and I’m great at listening - kind of came with the job of listening to prayers for centuries.” The last one was kind of a joke but also kind of true.

Maybe he'd been around enough other people (fauns?) to not be as embarrassed about showing emotions. he was pretty blunt with his emotions, and they were normally easily read on his expression...as she probably already knew. Of course, he did hold his temper and sadness at times, but more often than not it was everything out in the open and showing. He wished her the same, at least around him...but he understood that she'd gone so long without doing so, it'd be hard to just switch.

As her arms came up around his neck, he bend his legs a little more, still comfortable of course especially with the faun legs and the different joints, he wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his chin atop her head. Listening, he chuckled at her admittance, "Well, I'm glad, because I like you more than I ever planned," Changmin hummed, squeezing her a little and tipping his head so he could press a kiss to her temple. Only she really got to see this side of him, speaking of emotions being hidden...even around his herd he wasn't ever very affectionate. That was reserved for specific times and specific people. AKA Jieun, and maybe one or two others got a hug or a pass on getting donkey kicked (which in his book was affection.)

"Just don't steal all my shirts, I need those," snorting slightly, he shook his head, "You're my ideal." He hauled her up after she was finished with her comments, sweeping her off her feet quite easily so he could turn and take the few steps required to get to his bedroom. Rather than tossing her onto the bed, he carefully sat her down (unless she preferred to stand) and loosened his hold on her. "I'll give you a chance at the big spoon, but I'm not sure how that will work. What kind of shirt did you want? Long sleeve or short?"

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"This must be what batman felt like the first time he stumbled upon the batcave.” She laughed softly as the door swung open and he ushered her inside. The first thing she noticed was the lack of the smell of bleach and then that it smelled sort of like him. Homey, warm,  woodsy, kind of like fire kindling minus the smoke. “I like it here.” Definitely it was a place she could see herself visiting more than once.

Shuffling forward she wrapped her arms around his waist hugging him from the back. “Think you have an extra shirt I could borrow? Todays look was mainly to be cute but…not the most comfy.” She hadnt anticipated being out long and definitely not going to his place but here they were and here they would happy stay.

She wasnt quite in a rush to let go of her hold on him even though she’d asked for a spare garment. Instead she threaded her fingers together, closed her eyes and sighed. “Thank you, for today. Last night.” she’d asked for a spare garment. Instead she threaded her fingers together, closed her eyes and sighed. “Thank you, for today. Last night. You asked earlier how i felt and well. I feel awkward? Embarrased you had to see me like that. I want to show you my good sides, my strong sides.  Not the bumbling, crying mess from before. ”

Feeling her arms come around his waist, his tail flicked aganst her stomach, and automatic response to being touch--he meant no harm in it, obviously. Reaching down, he placed his larger hands over the woman's own, stroking his thumb of one hand over the top of her hand, listening. "Yeah, I have a lot--probably some you could wear as a dress," chuckling, he'd been about to move, to her hold didn't loosen, so he didn't budge. Just slid his hands over her arms carefully.

Listening carefully, he looked down at her laced fingers, able to tell she was comfortable now..however, he shifted, not meaning to interrupt her, but he loosened her hold just enough so he could turn around to face her, allowing her head to settle on his chest rather than the back of his shoulders. Mindful of his hooves of course while moving..not wanting to hurt her, and end up ruining the moment. "Don't be embarrassed," he snorted, lifting his hands up to stroke carefully over her hair, to her shoulderblades, where he ended up just resting his hands. "I'd rather be there, and see you at your worst, and be able to do something about it than let you go at it alone. Just so you know. I'm not great with tears, but I try," grinning, he leaned back and brought both hands up to cup her cheeks, making her look up to him for a moment, "I know you're strong. But even the strongest people have their low moments. Don't think you're any less strong because you needed help, okay?" Pressing a kiss to her forehead, he released her cheeks and instead wrapped his arms around her, playfully squishing her against his torso.

"Though, you're more than welcome to show me more of your good and strong sides. As long as you're willing to let me help you with your lower moments." He refused to use the word ‘weak’..it just wasn’t what it really was.

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💍 - Changmin

I thought this was fitting for them. 

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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Hmmm this was true, they were a pretty classy couple. Not much more had been shared beyond a few kisses and some weighted looks. She had climbed in his lap but she refused to give that seat up no matter how many people stared.  Screw them and their judgement.  

The sound to come out of her mouth was half a coo and half a snort at the boys comment. "There is no way you’re even serious sir! I’ve seen the crowds part for your beauty and absolute god tier persona.” As they passed gaggle of girls who very obviously stopped to stare at him, Jieun hid a laugh behind her hand. “And just like that i win this conversation! They didnt even see me.” Not that she blamed them,  Changmin was quite breathtaking. 

With his arm around her shoulder she leaned into him,  head resting against him quite content with this new position.  

"I think they part because they don't want their toes stepped on," he teased, glancing up when he saw the girls, but he just brought Jieun a little closer. Nope. No interest. The faun loosened his hold so he didn't trip  her up, but kept his arm around her shoulders as they walked. "Bah, it's cause you're so small," another tease, and he smirked, moving them towards his apartment complex.

It didn't take long to reach the apartment, letting her go and tapping in the code to get the door to unlock. Changmin opened the door to let her in first, then followed. The apartment was quite clean--maybe not to her level clean, some dishes in the sink and some laundry near the washer haphazardly tossed into a basket...but, clean. Motioning to the kitchen, he stepped up onto the carpeted floor and hummed, "Need a drink or snack?" They just ate, but, he figured he'd ask.

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Her feet hit the floor and she gave a small hop, smoothing down her shirt and cardigan. Small fingers ran their way through her hair fixing it as best she could without a mirror as Changmin stretched a bit.  She smiled again,  it really was nice hearing about his family and herd and village and everything really.  She loved listening to peope speak of where they came from, it let her put together vivid images which were probably not at all accurate, but still nice.

 Together they wandered back to to the lobby of the cafe where a fondly smiling waitress bid them to return sooner than soon. 

"Well now,  I suppose they dont mind PDA. Times are truly changing.” Speaking of PDA. Sliding close to the faun, Jieun slipped her hand in his interlacing their fingers as they headed for his man cave. It seemed like a majority of the crowd had remained in the central area much to her relief and the lack of people had her giving a sigh of cheer. 

“It’s a beautiful day, though you’re even more beautiful. ”

Watching her, Changmin couldn't help but grin. She was much cuter than she'd like to think, he had a feeling. Her actions, that is. Reaching up to fix a few strands of her hair himself, he hummed and just after, they were off.

"Guess not," he chuckled, "Not like we were being disruptive. I've seen some couples in cafes doing weird shit," 'couple' was such an odd word to him. It had been a long, long time since he'd even thought about being in a relationship--and this one had been rather sudden, so he still hadn't quite grasped it. It was welcome, though. Like a breath of fresh air.

Keeping his steps slow so she could keep up (heh, shorty) the faun glanced over to her as his ears swiveled, listening to the different sounds going on outside. "Smooth," he snorted, lifting an arm up to wrap around her shoulders to give her a bit of a jostle. He kept his arm there afterwards, though. "I'm only beautiful because I'm with you."

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"Theres nothing wrong with being lazy.  At least thats the mantra I chant to myself when i’ve stayed in bed all day watching the same movie on repeat because i’m too lazy to change the disk.” The coffee was accepted,  sipped with relief at the Fauns next suggestion.  Was this what all the hip couples called a compromise? 

By being at his place, Changmin could be comfortable in his true form without having to worry about causing damage and she could be comfortable without having to keep up the somewhat high energy it took to be alert in public places. 

“I don’t think i’ve ever been to your place.” She mused from behind the rim of her mug with a smile. “I was beginning to think you slept on a bed of fallen leaves in the forest under the pale moonlight.” she was teasing, kind of; the thought had struck her mind before. Sliding the now empty coffee mug back to the table - bless this place and their strong coffee- she nodded. “I can cook dinner later too? As an apology for the cup noodles last night.”

"Been there, done that," he responded, both to the 'mantra' as well as to the 'slept on a bed of leaves' comment. He snorted, shifting a bit to slide her off his lap and onto her feet, "No more of the camping out thing, though. Even with the herd, we have a little...village? I guess, with houses and rooms to let everyone sleep in. It's very crowded, but we make it work," thankfully, that usually wasn't the regular 'home' of most of the herd members. "It's 2019, we've finally progressed. Finally."

Getting up to his own feet--hooves, he shifted a bit to stretch his legs before settling down just a...few heads taller than her. He snickered, and touched the small of her back, "We just head out and turn to the left. It's not too terribly far. We'll get our fresh air in for the day--I have some snacks at home, so I think we'll survive."

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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Oh how she needed to hear those words. ‘I’ll stay.’ To say she had issues with feeling abandoned was somewhat of an understatement and while she wasn’t keen on acknowledging that fact it became so much more evident to her in moments like this. The tightened in her chest seemed to loosen ever so gradually as if the hold around her heart allowed itself a moment of rest. She was often queen of keeping herself detached in relationships knowing at some point or another they would move along and she’d continue to exist alone, but for the first time in a long time she didn’t want that cool aloof feeling in an attempt to maintain control. She wanted this, this intimacy with another person that came as easy as a steady breath.

"At least you can tell your parents that your woman is quite the fighter, a master archer and not half bad at cooking either.” A humble brag? No just a brag in general.

Bed and movies did sound quite lovely. As fun as going out like this was, it was also the first time in days since she had actually left her apartment on a non school errand and she was somewhat itching for the silence and controlled environment of her own apartment. “Won’t you be bored?” He had spent the majority of the night and morning in bed with her and despite him saying he didn’t mind the niggling of guilt and doubt still gnawed at the back of her mind. Didn’t fauns need exercise of some sort?  "We could walk around town for a bit? Explore some more? They’ve opened up quite a few other shops and things.“

Wrapping both arms around her to keep her sitting on his lap, he was quite content with this--even if they did get a few odd looks from the waitress as she took plates and gave them their coffees. It's not like they were being troublesome or overly affectionate, he just had a feeling the closeness would be beneficial...for both of them, but for Jieun especially. She needed to be reminded that he was there, and there to stay.

If he had to do something to prove that to her, he would, of course.

Pressing a soft kiss to her cheek, he hummed before chuckling lowly, "They'll probably want you to teach me to cook."

Leaning back in his seat, he brushed his thumb over her waist and focused on her expression at the question, trying to read exactly what she might want--he had a gift, apparently, in reading people. Or maybe he was giving himself too much credit. "Nah, not bored, I'm lazy as hell most of the time," smirking, he lightly jostled her before reaching over to get her coffee, offering it to her (carefully) while keeping her close. "We can go to my place--I have a few streaming websites, we can watch your disney movies and give me legs a rest on a bed that fits and a floor that wont get knicked up by hooves. It's not too big, but big tnough?" He didn't live too far, though he seemed to spend more time with her anyway at her place.. “We can also look at what’s opened on our way over there, it’s a bit of a walk but not too bad.”

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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Goodness when he said a herd he really meant it. She didn’t know too much about his faun life and it was something she was curious about. Since she’d first met him he’d never been one to really be around many people so hearing where he came from really put things in perspective.  "Hundreds of you, my oh my I really would get lost, itd be like walking amidst the red oak trees in California.”

More coffee arrived just at his admission to having missed her enough to return and despite its steaming enticement it was ignored as she stared at the faun, brown clouding with a mixture of emotions. Rising from her chair she slip into Changmins lap, arms wrapping around his neck as she leaned in to kiss him perhaps a small bit longer than deemed appropriate in public. 

She didn’t release him opting instead to gently rest her forehead against his. “I..” Saying she missed him felt far too obvious and yet not like it was enough. She hadnt just missed him odd as it seemed. Without him she had felt quite empty. “Can feel the waitress staring.” Oh yes the woman was trying to appear busy but it wasn’t working. Jieun ignored her. “I’m more than glad your back…part of my small herd." 

"Lots of tails to go for," another soft chuckle at the thought, because really, most fauns were pretty tall when walking with their legs fully extended. Most were lazy, and somewhat close to human-size...but quite a few of the males were tall for no reason at all, it felt like.

Changmin was one of those.

Looking down to her when she suddenly stood up, the faun shifted to straighten up, wrapping an arm around her waist once he realized what she was doing exactly. Of course, he returned the kiss, to hell with the waitress, she'd get over it. And if not, it'd make for a good gossip story later, right?

Once the kiss was broken, he used his free hand to reach up and brush his fingers beneath her jaw, moving her hair out of her face and tucking it behind her ear. "Should we give her a better show?" The faun teased, squeezing her playfully before loosening up, though he made sure she didn't topple from his lap. Instead, he correctly placed his hooves down to the floor, giving her his full lap to sit on and not one at a downward angle. "I'll stay this time," he tipped his head slightly, pressing a quick kiss to her lips, "And I'll drag you back to the family reunions. I'm sure my parents would love to meet the woman that captured their son's attention." And kept him from his responsibilities--whoops. Changmin grinned, "What should we do the rest of today? Bed and movies?"

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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Oh she remembered how it had been. Him showing up after leaving for so long. Her with the most sour attitude unsure of how to react to him being back; slap him or hug him? Cry or scream? They hadnt been what you would call an ‘item’ at the time and she winced ever so slightly remembering the meeting again. She wasn’t always the most mature. 

"Herds. I like that.  It seems so homey. Are their many elders?” The mention of fluffy tails had her giggling again,  eyes tearing up as she looked up at him with glee. “I truly felt fear that first time and that doesn’t happen often. But beyond that,  I felt curiosity on soo many levels. And you pinned me with those brown eyes that looked so angry….and cute.” It hadnt been the best time to be taking in his attractiveness but come on!

Now that her coffee had been downed she was in fact buzzing as he’d commented before,  fingers softly drumming on the table as she wriggled in place. “Do you miss them? Being around them? Being away must be hard. " 

Well, he'd probably deserve the slap for disppearing for so long on her. Twice. But, in his defense, it wasn't entirely his fault... And now he was here to stay. He'd planned this out before returning. Because she had to know that she was really the only reason for his returns, right? He could donkey kick half the school and not feel guilt one bit.

Romantic, right?

"Too many, we live for too long," he snorted, knowing he was still young for a faun, yet he had lived...for a long time. And seen a lot of changes. He sighed and took a sip of his coffee, noting her 'buzzing' and having to keep from snickering at her again. "Feeling awake now?" He set his mug down and motioned for the waitress, ordering his girlfriend (still kind of weird to say..) another coffee, despite her wriggling.

Changmin scoffed at her a little, "You grabbed my tail, of course I'd be mad," he huffed at her playfully, finishing off his food and pushing the plates to the side where the waitress could grab them as she dropped off the coffee. "I miss it sometimes, but I'm really not big on herd-life. There can be hundreds of us around at any given time...no quiet time, always kids running around, always elders with their opinions on us 'youngin's' life styles. I prefer it here, but of course I miss a few choice others." He shrugged, "I just happened to miss you more." So smooth.

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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It was true the mans hooves did make him splendidly tall and he definitely wouldnt fit in her  bed. The thought of him trying to squeeze into the meager queen sized bed was enough to send her into a fit of giggling. It really was quite considerate of him to consider her floors because they both knew she could be more than a bit of an anal pain over those things even if she tried to deny it. 

"Excuse me sir, I am only….a few inches shorter than you..give or take a few more inches than that.” In the human body it wasn’t so bad..well at least not as bad as his faun form. Maybe she should start using her wings to hover by him, then they’d be even. 

Attacking a waffle after fully coating it in a thick layer of powder sugar, she sighed realizing for the first time just how hungry she actually was. “I’m really glad we came out. This is nice.” And I really did mean it. It wasn’t a she was always cooped in her apartment,  she left  for classes, night flight’s, training sessions.  But when things got bad the old habits of isolating herself abounded and old habits were truly hard to break. 

“When do you go back? To your pack?” The question was asked with an air of nonchalance, as she held her coffee in one hand and made patterns in the remaining powder sugar letting her eyes linger there.

As the food came, he moved his arm from behind her so he could eat. Thankfully, his antlers were pretty nicely trimmed right now..not to much in the way, and not sharp since he'd trimmed them down. They had a while before they would start to grow out fully again. So the hooves and legs were really the only thing in the way of her being 'a few inches shorter', which made him snicker.

"If by a few inches you mean like two feet, sure," he taunted, nudging her with his elbow. He was happy to see her..well, happy. Changmin tended to catch her when she was tense or having moments like the other night...it made him want to stick around even more, like some clingy boyfriend, but he didn't want to drive her nuts either. The faun was used to having people around 25/8, it didn't seem like she was the same.

"I don't need to, not for a while. And even if I get called, it won't be for long, not like it had been. My parents realized I wasn't cut out for leadership and old ways are dying out, a lot of the herd are going to the cities and whatnot. So, we'll probably just do quarterly meet-ups for whatever the elders want, then return. You should come sometime, lots of little fluffy tails to grab."

[leejieun-ia]

Pancakes, Lovers and Bed fellows ~ Taemin x Changmin x Jieun

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One long,  tight inhaled filled hug later and she was finally awake enough to glance up and see Changmins less than happy gaze. “I love dogs, only serial killers hate them you know,  biblical fact; they had to be given one big glaring "something isnt right with me’ sign.” It was only when her eyes followed his gaze to the bundle of somewhat visible limbs in her bed that she realized the room had suddenly become dare she say awkward? Taemin almost looked as if he were trying to disappear and Changmin,  well, she couldn’t quite read every expression leaping from his eyes, but the muscle twitching in his neck was very clear. 

 "Do you know Taemin?“ she asked grabbing the Faun pulling him further into her apartment. "Taemin this is Changmin, Changmin this is Tae.” Introductions didn’t seem to be making things better. If anything the air between the two boys seemed to tighten as she drew them closer.  "Taemin knows i sometimes have trouble sleeping and checks in on me if too much silent time passes between us.“ Running a hand through her hair she sheepishly continued. "I sleep better with others these days.” She still didnt like admitting that weakness aloud,  even if they both seemed to understand. “We’re connected by school and trauma…academy death missions.” The latter part of that sentence was half mumbled with a wince. 

Looping her fingers through his, Jieun squeezed his hand before snuggling close to the taller boy. “Changmin is my boyfriend, like in the Disney way.” Did that need to be added on? Probably not. But did she truly enjoy saying it? Absolutely. “Now why does it feel like the last time i set a church on fire in front of an angelic gaggle? Someone say something. ”

"Never said I hated dogs," he muttered, still staring at the chesire, who was deer-in-headlights back at him. Ha, there was an irony at that. Slowly, he tored his gaze down and looked to Jieun, wrapping an arm around her and brushing his fingers over the curve of her spine. "I do," sadly, he kept the last word off, scoffing slightly.

"I see," He grumped a little, realizing this means that he had to try to play nice. But the look on the chesire's face told him he knew exactly what he'd done, and the deer had scars to prove it. "I'll start staying over more," was it a warning to the chesire? Probably. He patted her back before allowing her to take his hand, his free one holding onto the strap of a bag over his shoulder. Could he be mad at someone who helped Jieun so much, it seemed? He wasn't sure, but for now, he was still mad.

Wrinkling his nose a bit, he dropped the expression and looked back down to Jieun, brown doe eyes affectionate though torn, obviously. At least Changmin was holding his temper. "We had a bad run-in once. Because of his old boyfriend," he scowled in the other's direction once more, "And we haven't really had a moment to talk it out." Not that he wanted to. "Are you hungry?" He paused, "Stop burning down churches, it's probably bad for the environment."

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Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

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There was just so much food. She couldn’t remember the last time she had actually been hungry enough to devour an entire plate of something, but this meal certainly seemed like it would be easy enough to do. The coffee was received with quite a happy sigh; two hands grasped the cup breathing in the aroma of the dark coffee as she took that first sweet sip. Ah, she felt alive.

Leaning her head against Changmins shoulder, she took a few more sips of coffee trying to straighten her thoughts out before setting the cup down and crossing her hands in her lap fighting the urge to fidget and pick at the skin, a nervous habit. “I’m…” There were two options here, she could be honest and admit how she was feeling after the night before, a bit anxious and awkward being out of her apartment or she could lie and not cause him more worry or ruin their date.

“I’m good, this place is really nice and it’s nice to be here, nice to be with you.” That part was extremely true. Being here with him did make it all better. “Are you okay?" Reaching out she gently touched his leg before glancing up at him. "You know you don’t have to stay in the human form for me? My apartment is pretty solid and strong and I’m not that small compared to you!” She smiled, that was definitely a lie.

When the coffee arrived, he mumbled a thanks and took his own mug with one hand to take a sip, keeping the other arm draped over the back of the woman's chair. He glanced down to her when she leaned into him, glad to know he could offer some comfort--but he knew better than to think that one night of somewhat decent sleep and now being taken with a significant other could fix everything...well, over night.

Really, he knew it would come out to be more than that when it came to healing, or attempting to do so.

Her hesitance made him raise a brow, taking another sip of his coffee while waiting for her answer. It was an answer he expected, but wouldn't push--pointing out the anxiety wouldn't help in this case. Changmin would go along with the beginning to her good day, and hopefully it would help a little more. For at least the day. Nodding, doe eyes dropped to when she touched his leg, and he shrugged one shoulder.

"It doesn't bother me too much, plus they make me too big for most beds. And, no offense, but I don't really want to put booties on my hooves to keep from knicking floors in your dorm," snorting a little, he hesitated before touching his mouth to her hair, setting the mug down in front of him with his free hand, "Plus, I don't want to lose sight of you. What if I accidentally run you over since you're so small~?" Chuckling, he moved his coffee when the food started to arrive, keeping from mussing up her hair even though he wanted to tease a bit more, "I'll stick to human while in the apartment, and let my legs out when out and about. At least until we know your floors are hoof-proof."

[leejieun-ia]

Pancakes, Lovers and Bed fellows ~ Taemin x Changmin x Jieun

Her hand had slid to knife kept under her pillow the moment she heard a hand on her door. Soon enough there was the fumbling of keys and the grip she’d held loosened as a tired chuckle slid past her lips. This wasn’t a robber or a stranger, few persons had keys to her apartment and even fewer actually used them without given permission. No this was someone who knew the ins and outs of being friends with Jieun and just what they were allowed to do.

The door softly opened and shut, shoes were carefully discarded before they were placed neatly against the wall and she could hear the shuffle of feet before the bed sank down behind her. “Air on, light out, it’s late.” He must have been with his secret lover that they pretended didn’t exist but she knew otherwise. The two of them didn’t exactly have loads of friends so if it wasn’t a lover, it was probably murder, but there were no warrants out for him at least that she knew of. So it was definitely a lover.

Once the other was settle Jieun moved the knife to her nightstand – no need for accidents- and rolled backwards flush against her bed mate. “Good night Tae. Sweet dreams.”

A steady drum beat roused her from a dreamless sleep and blinking a few times she yawned not bothering to move as the door unlocked and a tall figure swept in. “Changmin good morning! You’re just in time for breakfast.” Sliding from the bed she pranced over flinging herself at him with arms wrapping around his waist. “Do you want coffee? Hmm…does anyone besides me want coffee?“

[taexmin-ia]

He felt the need to check up on Jieun–it had been a while, since he was indeed distracted by his ‘secret’ lover…he wanted to see her and make sure she was alive and reassure her that he was as well. Maybe tell her about what was going on with this said 'secret lover’, since he didn’t have a lot of people to talk to… Anyway, he moved to crawl in bed with her, happy to not get punched or stabbed, though he had to move right back out of bed to make sure the air was on and the lights were all out.

Thank god for being able to see in the dark; he crawled right back up into bed, greeted back the woman rolling back against him. Oh, if only Key knew–he’d probably be pretty jealous…he didn’t do it out of anything sexual, their friendship was simply platonic and close, especially after the traumas of the missions Key had sent them on…

Surprisingly, he slept well. It had been a while. But being his usual, cuddly self, he’d wrapped an arm around her and buried his face into her shoulder, where he stayed…up until he heard the lock on the door. Oh, someone else? He sniffed and let the woman go–just as he saw who it was, and they saw who he was. “Oh shit–” He hadn’t meant to say it out loud, but the chesire sat up quickly, confused and wondering what Jieun was doing. He–had nothing to say to the faun, and honestly, he wished he could just hide under the covers….

[changdearling]

Oh shit indeed. He never took Jieun as a cheater, so that was out the window--but he also never took this twink of a mutt as a straight guy, so that reinforced that ‘nope’ feeling even more. Grunting a bit when he felt her jump onto him, he (somewhat possessively..somewhat) wrapped his arms around her shoulders to bring her closer. His dark eyes never left the chesire, however.

“I didn’t know you got a new dog,” he muttered, lifting a hand to absently comb his fingers through her hair, giving him something to do other than go and donkey kick the kid out of his spot on the bed. Hmph. “Didn’t take you as a dog person at all, really,” dropping his gaze now, he arched a brow, giving a ‘playful’ tug at a lock of her hair. “Coffee actually sounds great.” Was she just not going to address what was going on?

[changdearling]

Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

[changdearling]

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Without his faun legs he was tall. When he changed appearances now he was just ridiculously towering. Next to the angel they truly did resemble Godzilla and one of the many buildings he dozed in every movie and from the amused glances of passerby’s, she knew she wasn’t the only one who was amused by the height difference. 

Coffee, she had definitely missed the most important item especially if the both of them wanted to stay awake and semi aware of their surroundings. She had put an extra bit of makeup under her eyes in hopes of disguising the bags taking storage there and coffee would hopefully help as well. As they entered the cafe a smile flew upon Jieun’s face at the quaint little shop and she slowly spun taking it all in. “This place is just lovely, how have I missed it?” Probably because she hadn’t been in the habit of leaving her house lately, but that was neither here nor there! A quiet place like this could definitely become her new favorite hideaway. 

At his offer to order for her, a grateful smile was beamed his way and kissing her finger tips she had to hop up twice before she was able to gently tap his cheek - a makeshift thank you kiss since she couldn’t exactly reach it herself. “Thank you. Mmm, I want five shots of espresso with a touch of creme and sugar. And the food..and fries…and anything else you can think of. I’ll find a spot!” And off she fluttered. 

After peeking around the cafe and exploring a few corners and halls, she stole them a spot on the second story next to a window painted in dappled sunlight. Warm, comfortable and quiet, a perfect place for a day out.

The little makeshift kiss was cute--Changmin swore previously he wouldn't get all mushy-gushy in relationships. It just wasn't...him. But, Jieun was making that a little difficult at this point. If it hadn't been for being in public, he would have just lifted her up to give her a chance to actually kiss his cheek...a teasing act of course, but, he kept from doing so. For now.

Touching her forearm before her arm dropped away from him, the faun arched a brow at the mention of five shots of espresso. "You're going to be buzzing," he snorted, gently flicking her nose before moving to the counter to make their orders. They, of course, had to have their wafflles...waffles and fries were a lot of carbs, but he couldn't bring himself to care. Some sweet and savory made for a good breakfast...lunch, brunch, thing, right?

He himself got a latte with an extra shot, but he returned to her with her concoction of caffeine, and set the drinks down before lowering down to sit beside her, stretching out the poor and achy faun legs a little. Keeping them in human form for so long really did take a toll, but it had been worth it this time around. Sliding her coffee over, Changmin then set his arm over the back of her seat, absently brushing his thumb over her shoulder to get her attention. "How are you feeling?"

[changdearling]

Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

[changdearling]

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“One of these days I swear I’m going to bite you for the hair.” The threat was tossed after him as she groaned and smoothed down the hair she had so carefully fixed in the bathroom. Bed head was nice when at home, but she had an image to keep up elsewhere. Locking the door behind them she launched herself across the hall in the Faun’s side with a smile at how sturdy he was. 

Now that they were moving she could feel her stomach singing the song of the hunger tribe and she was happy they had decided to go out rather than stay in. It was nice to stretch her legs a bit after lazing in bed for song long and if she was happy for the movement, she could only imagine he was practically ecstatic to be up. 

Walking along side him Jieun looped her arm through his, her head resting lightly against it before her hand slid down to interlace their fingers. It didn’t feel as odd as she had thought it would all things considered and a goofy smile lifted her lips as she swung their hands between them. 

“So lets see waffles, bacon, a crazy amount of whipped creme….french fries. Am I missing anything?”

Snickering at her threat, he shrugged, keeping from making a snarky comment--too soon, probably. He'd save the innuendos for day 2 of their relationship, maybe. When she rushed to his side, he managed to stand his ground, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and giving her a light squeeze..just glad to see her doing better, at this point.

At some point during their walk he had stalled them to change his legs back into faun legs--staying with human legs too long caused quite a bit of discomfort after all..but laying in someone else's bed with hooves crossed him as a little weird--and reminded himself he had to be more mindful with height once more. At least his spring antlers hadn't really come in yet.

Once again he kept from making a comment at her--how her hands were so small to his, he'd just have to get all his teasing out later--but he gave her hand a light squeeze and offered a smile. Ah it all felt so cheesy...like a disney movie, probably to her delight. "Coffee," Changmin hummed, leading them a little further into town before turning down a smaller road to the little shop that the little old woman ran. He ushered her in, glad to see that there were only a few customers (less noise, less irritation) and motioned up towards the menu. "Seems like they have everything...even fries," that must be new, since the place seemed to mostly specialize in breakfasty and dessert foods. "What do you want to drink? I can order if you want to find a spot."

[changdearling]

Fairy-tale twists. [ jieun & changmin ]

[changdearling]

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“You are just….a giant.” And coming from her that was saying something. Angels were known to be tall imposing figures - a physical trait she had opted to dismiss in favor of not scaring the humans too much- but Changmin still could easily have competed with their height. Add in his spring horns and goodness the man was near eight feet tall easily! And yet, he was as sweet and gentle as a brook, at least with her he was. 

She’d heard tales of his hoof kicking. 

It had been quite a few hours since she’d stood upon her own two feet and for a moment she regretted the decision to leave her bed and his warm embrace. Leaning into him she let her cheek rest against his chest; okay so it was more like his kidney but whatever.  

“Thank you for coming last night.” Though the apology was simple she hoped the sincerity of just how much it meant to her would come through. “Just going to go scrub my face then we can go!” Al the mushiness was going to her head and rather than ruin her thanks with a sarcastic comment as she was known to do, the angel half glided half fled to the bathroom to freshen up. 

Popping back out a few minutes later she had fixed her hair, fixed her face by way of adding a bit of makeup and somehow even changed her clothes. “Ready?”

Oh those spring antlers were going to be fun when they came in...doorways were always an exciting experience during the spring, after all. Sigh.

Changmin lightly rested a hand against the back of her head when she leaned against him, allowing his fingers to comb through mindfully while she gained her bearings. Surprisingly, he could survive the mushy-grossness, even though he didn't seem like the type to be able to. It was amusing to see her fluster with it, though. So of course he'd have to adopt more of it...

Obviously she was lucky enough to get this side of him, but god forbid anyone else cross him. That mushiness did not extend past Jieun, and others would find a hoof to the belly if they crossed him the wrong way. Not that it was a good time to bring up such a thing right now. "Glad I could help," he wished he'd come sooner, honestly. Changmin had known she had suffered with sleeping issues, but he'd never seen the fullest extent of it..and he doubted he had even seen the worst of it, which made him frown for a short moment. Now wasn't the time to think that over, though.

Letting her go so she could do her girly shit, he took a seat on the bed once more, half debating on if he should give his poor deer legs a break and actually wander around on hooves rather than feet for a while...maybe once they got outside. Scuffing her nice floor would probably end up with a fist to his own kidney.

"Whenever you are," he hummed, standing once more and wandering past her, lifting a hand to ruffle the poor woman's nice hair..he couldn't help it.