Just a quick note to say that, during my time away from roleplay, I put a lot of thought into Rioh and Iโve decided to revamp him into a new position! From his new acceptance on, heโll now be Catalystโs maknae, main dancer, and lead vocal! Heโll also be undergoing a few changes in terms of his backstory, his marketed image, and his personality will be altered in a manner that I find more fitting! Iโm extremely inspired to get the ball rollinโ, and I canโt wait for you all to meet him once heโs finished and accepted! ๐ค I hope all is well with all of you! ๐ฅฐ
iโll be posting official plot calls for crowned pt. 2 soon, but dropping this here really quick to gauge interest levels. ness and i are interested in the possibility of doing this unit stageย ( for ease, a cover of iuโs [ or in famed!verse, sujiโs ] โlove poemโ as performed by eunkwang of btob, jongho of ateez, and seungmin of skzย ) for crowned with rioh, haesol, and possibly your muse !! if youโre up for it, please like this post, im one of us, etc. ! weโd love to have you with us !
edit,ย this is open to a male-presenting main / lead vocal !!
โwell, youโre quite busy, arenโt you?โ thereโs no bitterness in her words, no indication that riohโs busy life is somehow an annoyance for joohyun. because it isnโt. if thereโs anyone who understands the hardships that come with the job, it is her. joohyun, as part of a group that hasnโt met significant success, has a piled up schedule herself, so she reckons someone like rioh, whoโs lucky enough to be in a widely successful group, isnโt allowed a lot of free time. โkinda thought your managers wouldnโt let you come either,โ joohyun points out with a shrug. โi donโt know, bc seems a bit more uptight about stuff like this. granted, iโm probably more likely to get shit for being photographed with you than the other way around, but i thought cloudโs image was more tightly controlled to prevent anything leaking. so. but i am glad youโre here! and that youโre enjoying yourself! and especially that youโre not falling asleep out of boredom,โ joohyun laughs, shaking her head. โthe singers, i reckon, would be quite upset if people fell asleep in the middle of their set.โ
joohyun could get into her own familyโs history with alcohol, but the mere thought of it has her heart clenching. โitโs fine, donโt worry,โ she waves him off. โdrink as much or as little you want. as long as youโre comfortable.โ ending her sentence by drinking the rest of her beer with one gulp seems like the most appropriate response. she allows herself to be distracted by rioh telling him about his newโฆ boyfriend? joohyun reckons thatโs probably the case. of what she knows of rioh, she doesnโt think heโs the type of person to do casual.
โteddy, huh?โ she smirks at him, raising an eyebrow. โhavenโt met him properly, but iโve seen him around. you sound absolutely love drunk, babe.โ joohyun snorts. and then pauses, turns to him with wide eyes. โoh my god, wait. you let the guy fuck you?โ joohyun tries keeping her voice as low as possible while still offering the needed dramatics. โoh my, oh my. i hope heโs making an honest man out of you after that.โ as much as sheโd like to pretend otherwise, joohyun knows the giddiness that accompanies a first time, the excitement that comes with knowing youโre truly wanted. maybe sheโs not in the path towards love, but sheโs not unfamiliar with lust. โor are you going to tell me now that youโve become the type of person who does one night stands, huh?โ
โThankfully our managers have gotten way more lenient with us whenever weโre on breaks. We gotta be careful, that goes without saying, but weโre not as, like, heavily regulated like we were in the past. I... am so grateful for that, to be honest.โ He lets out a sigh, thinking back on the days when he was newly dรฉbuted and trapped in a very confined bubble. He knew that BC Entertainment was particularly strict with him because of how young he was in comparison to his members, but it still made going out and experiencing life extremely difficult for him. Now, though, heโs catching up on lost time. Thatโs what he tells himself anyway. โI feel like as long as I remain, like, hidden enough from everyone, Iโll be alright. No oneโs really caught onto us yet... at least I donโt think they have? The hat and sunglasses help, Iโm sure.โ Rioh grins, gesturing upwards towards his accessories. โThat, and I donโt know. There arenโt many people around here who would know who we are, at least I donโt think so. They all seem older.โ With that, he takes a look around; noting how the demographic is different to what he would see at one of Cloudโs concerts. Itโs honestly refreshing.
All of that aside, though, he settles into divulging what heโs been up to outside of work, and the effervescence that infiltrates his soul now that heโs telling Joohyun about Teddy is notable. Itโs completely taken him over, and he tries his best not to be so obvious about his giddiness, but itโs easier said than done. โLove drunk seems like an accurate descriptor, yeah... and heโs really nice, like, Iโd love for you to meet him!โ However, his warm-and-fuzzy daze is shattered the instant his comrade reiterates what he just told her โ a blush burning at his cheeks in a manner that still makes him out to be rather innocent despite this new level of growth heโs experienced.
โYโYeah, and it was really, really good... like, so good. I donโt even know where to begin...โ He croaks, swallowing his nerves; his heart rate quickening at the thought of that night. Thereโs a shred of embarrassment at how flustered he gets thinking about it, but he canโt help himself. It was unlike anything else heโs ever been through. When she teases him about being someone whoโs open to one-night-stands though, he chuckles; the sensation that settles in his chest and stomach causing his laughter to be randomly loud. โOh, no! Gosh, I donโt know. I mean, it was really good... but the idea of doing that with random people kind of freaks me out. My drunk self likes to think that thatโs a good idea, but I donโt think my sober self is there yet.โ Rioh shrugs, smiling at the thought of Teddy again. โBesides, Iโm pretty positive that Teddy and I decided that weโre exclusive now, and even though weโre both really busy, I wanna give it my all. Heโs... like, he makes me feel special, and I hope I do that for him, too.โ
Another sigh breezes from between his lips, then he looks over to Joohyun. โWhat about you, though? What are you up to these days? I know youโve been filming a lot, but are there any pretty people in your life right now that youโre crazy about?โ
A BRIEF LOOK AT RIOHโs STANCE IN THE INDUSTRYโ
DISCUSSING FUTURE PLANS, SOLO WORKS, ET ALย //
Since the beginning of the year, Rioh has made a lot of changes; ones he considers to be really beneficial for not only his personal life, but for his career, as well. For one thing, heโs spent many hours in the gym working on toning his physique. Being that he was rather slender to start and it isnโt extremely easy for him to gain muscle, he put himself to the test in many ways, but the results heโs seen make him extremely proud of himself and his efforts. Physically, heโs earned a level of musculature that heโs overjoyed with. His healthy, strong body also aids in him having a sharp mind, too. The physical activity he does has improved his symptoms of ADHD a lot, and his confidence levels have skyrocketed, too. Needless to say, heโs pleased with this alteration of his, as superficial as it might sound, and he hopes that it allows his audience to see him as a man;ย not merely as his monikers of โbaby cloudโ orย โtiny baby maknae.โ He realizes that thatโs been an important era in his career, and heโs more at peace with it now than before, but lately, heโs more interested in sharing his not-so-overly-marketed personality to everyone else. Being that heโs been the industry for a few years at this point, heโs ready to take that next bold step.
One way heโs doing so is with his social media content. Just this month, he deleted all of his previous posts ( with company permission )ย on Instagram to take on a new angle: one thatโs more alternative in aesthetic, more playful and softly grungy, more up his alley, in a general sense. Additionally, heโs amped up his presence on Cloudโs official TikTok account, and is in talks to open up his own YouTube account to post regular vlogs of his life. Whether it be to document his time on Cloudโs tours, or to show off the rehearsal process for future musical theatre involvement, or to give those who follow him a glimpse into whatโs on his mind at any given time, heโs discovered that carrying a camera around and filming content is something heโs great at, and itโs also something he enjoys doing, which makes it all the better. This revelation has prompted him to put a pause on promoting any solo music. Instead, he wants to unveil a station track at some point to make sure one of the tracks he was working on sees the light. More than anything though, heโs adamant on skyrocketing into a social media juggernaut.ย It might be a long and hard climb, but heโs excited.
Additionally, heโs been looking into auditioning for more live musicals. He really enjoyed his time in Bare the Musical, and he thinks it would be great to show his supporters the exclusive behind the scenes world of theatre. Heโs received word of a few productions set to go into rehearsals around the time he returns from tour, and heโs in the process of filming auditions to send to the casting directors while heโs on the road. He has no idea if heโll be given a role or not, but heโs hoping that heโll star in something in the early part of next year, or slightly sooner if he can make it work. Heโs also in talks to possibly promote a special album with a company-mate, but itโs in very early stages of development and has not been confirmed. Itโs simply an idea.
Another small change heโs made is that, as of July 1st, heโs dyed his hair platinum blond and has let it grow out to a decent length. Going from dark brown to a color the exact opposite scared him at first, but heโs loving his new look and thinks itโll only add to his developing image! Heโs also been working on implementing new styles choices into his wardrobe to assist with that, too, so look out for some OOTD posts.
Overall, heโs thrilled to start the next phase of this year. Please look forward to him!
He canโt help but laugh when Teddy starts to explain himself, and thatโs largely because that kind of thing happens to him all of the time, too. It seems they have more in common than he once realized.ย โI donโt think Iโd ever kick you out... like, ever.โ Rioh replies, then pauses when his chin is lifted and he locks eyes with the man before him; his pupils dilate, his cheeks are flushed, and he listens with intent. Each new word falling from his loverโs mouth makes warmth resonate in Riohโs chest, and itโs almost enough for him to become emotional, but he does his best to contain his feelings;ย not wanting to startle or alarm his senior even more than he already had mere moments prior. Swallowing what little nerves he has left, the smaller of them beams upwards.ย โI... genuinely donโt know what I did in order to deserve you, or to deserve this, really, but wow โ Iโm so glad I did it...โ He coos, then nibbles down on his bottom lip.ย โTrust me, I โ I really like you, too. A lot, a lot. Like, a lot, a lot...โ A giddiness swathes his spirit, but he tries to combat it by focusing in on the otherโs center; trying to remember where all of this was going before this brief intermission. Right; the prelude to the main event. It registers to him right then and there, and his memory is continuously refreshed by the way Teddyโs hands slide down the length of his toned arms;ย redirecting him towards the route he was previously traveling on.
What he witnesses next takes the breath right out of his lungs, and his eyes grow wide as he beholds Teddyโs aching length. The mere sight of it makes Riohโs erect all over again.ย โWhoa,โ he croaks, then looks up to search for his belovedโs eyes.ย โItโs so pretty...โ Was that lame? He has no fucking idea, but thatโs the first thing he thought when he laid his eyes upon it. He knows what he wants to do, but heโs unsure given that heโs unpracticed, and he doesnโt want to mess anything up or take away from how special this is by being clumsy, but like with everything in his life, Rioh prefers to not think about things and just act. Impulsivity at its finest. So, with that in mind, he dampens his lips and motions forward โ opening his mouth so he can take each inch inside of it; its warmth enveloping it slowly, tentatively, but with curiosity, as well.ย โMm...โ he moans, allowing his eyes to shut as he eases his way down; aiming to savor this. Maybe itโs too sentimental of him, but he finds it important that, for the rest of his life, this will be the moment he ditched his innocence and embarked on a brand new journey โ one that heโd argue is going to be much more fun.
Trembling hands reach forward and rest on Teddyโs hips; fingers delicately digging into his flesh as Rioh approaches the base. When he does, he remains there for a spell, then reverses his motions; backing up until he stops at the tip. Itโs then when he starts a steady and gently-paced rhythm of bobbing; his cheeks concave to add more pressure as he experiments with moving his tongue in a zig-zag pattern along the underside. After a few seconds of repetition, Riohโs eyes reopen and aim upward โ non-verbally asking Teddy if all of this is alright. He hopes that it is because, if heโs being honest, despite this only being the beginning, heโs enjoying himself immensely. Little-by-little, his speed increases, but only slightly. After all, he wants to ensure this is feeling good for Teddy before trying to go all out. Heโs trying not to get too carried away... as difficult as that is right now. Heโs so eager, and so interested in trying out so many things; even saying that heโs excited is an understatement.
However, heโs aware that they need to take things slow. At least for now.
Rioh canโt help but feel slightly shy in this moment, that goes without saying, but all at once, he feels a sense of pride envelop him, too. Since the beginning of the year, heโs poured hours upon hours into his body;ย his workout routines becoming more involved once he set his mind to his end goal. He did all he could in order to achieve the vision he had for himself. He was mindful about what he ate and made sure to provide himself with enough sustenance to support his arduous exercise habits. He focused on building muscle tone and filling himself out more, and only after a couple of months, he began to see his results. His abdominal muscles have been carved out, his legs, his thighs, and his backside have grown thicker, his arms can carry a lot more weight now, and his frame, in general, appears more sinewy. It wasnโt easy, and it took a lot of discipline, but heโs never been this happy with his appearance. Itโs given him a confidence that he canโt exactly describe as itโs still so new to him, but standing in front of Teddy without a shred of clothing on his body, he feels almost happy to show off his hard work. Itโs daunting that heโs presenting himself to someone whose opinion about him genuinely matters to him, but he feels good at the same time, and that feeling of contentment only grows deeper whenever Rioh hears Teddyโs reaction. A dopey grin colors his expression, and heโs glad to see that his lover is now standing up and stripping down, as well. Thatโs obviously a good sign.
What happens next, though, takes the breath right out of him. Never in his life has anyone ever touched him like this. The fire trapped beneath his seniorโs fingertips warms him up in the most delectable fashion and moans begin to fall from his mouth; soft, light, needy. The intimate grab of his hips, the delicate massage of his abdomen, the squeeze of his ample posterior, and the splash of Teddyโs tongue melting the sensitive skin of his neck like a sugar cube causes him to feel so weak in the knees. Itโs so hard for him to hold himself upright, and when the final blow hits him โ being told that heโs sexy โ heโs shocked that he doesnโt collapse right then and there. Instead, he lets himself be explored; opens up his body to the man before him without any modicum of regret.ย โTeddy...โ He breathes, licking over his lips; yearning for more. Though, suddenly, the daze heโs in comes to a small halt whenever heโs asked if heโs this forward withย โeveryone [ he ] sleeps with.โ It reminds him of his non-existent level of experience, and he knows that he should tell him the truth, but before heโs able to do so, he gets distracted byย Teddyโs knee pressing against his center in a way that arouses him immensely; growing erect at the intoxicating amount of contact heโs given. That paired with the kiss heโs treated to allow him no time to speak, and heโs coaxed into the sensuality all too easily; all too willingly.
Then, his libido spikes even further at the roughness of Teddyโs words, and without a response, all Rioh does is reach out for his hand,ย clutches onto it tenderly, leads the two of them to his bedroom. Once they arrive, he sits on the foot of his bed and looks up to the handsome man before him, then leans in to press a kiss upon his stomach. After, he returns his gaze back to where it began.ย โIโve got something I need to tell you,โ he begins, not wanting to make that big of a deal about it. Heโs ready.ย Thatโs what he wants to communicate as clearly as possible.ย โIโve never had sex with anyone before. Youโll be the first for me, and I want you to know that I trust you. Like, a lot.โ Hands reach out to rest on Teddyโs hips now; holding onto them sweetly.ย โIโve only been so bold with you because I really like you... and thereโs honestly no one else Iโd rather be with right now. Please know that...โ Riohโs confession finishes, and with its conclusion, he teasingly allows his hands to fall lower; fingertips hooking onto the fabric of Teddyโs underwear from beneath the waistband of his pants.ย โIf youโre okay with all of this, Iโd love to see you now. I wanna appreciate how beautiful you are...โ He lilts, lightly beginning to tug downwards slowly; achingly.
joohyun chuckles. โdo i now?โ itโs a compliment sheโs used to getting at this point. most of it comes from fans, who will naturally suck up to most anything she says, so joohyun doesnโt see it as the most genuine thing in the world. she loves music, is the thing. enough so that sheโll listen to just about anything she can get her hands on, any random playlist she might stumble upon, any artist someone might recommend to her. and joohyun has a good enough memory that she manages to catalogue almost every artist she listens to without much struggle. it makes it that much easier for her to make selected playlists whenever sheโs in the mood for it. โiโm glad you came,โ joohyun offers, drinking from her beer, enjoying it as the still cool liquid ran down her throat. โi honestly didnโt expect you to think it would be fun, so thank you for coming.โ
shaking her head, she gestures towards her half full cup. โnah, iโm fine, but go get one for you, you deserve it.โ riohโs been just as much if not busier than joohyun these past few weeks. while sheโs filming, heโs been touring, and joohyun can only guess how tiring his routine must be by now. she doesnโt have much of a reference beyond what sheโs seen her own brother go through, but joohyun reckons it ought to be exhausting. โdonโt worry about what you end up doing or not,โ she snorts with a shake of her head. โiโll make sure you donโt end up half naked where people can take pictures of you.โ
joohyunโs eyes widen at the information rioh all but tosses on her lap. โare you kidding me?โ in her excitement, she moves her hand too fast, causing the beer to slosh around the cup and some of it to fall on the grass floor, but joohyun pays it no mind. โwho is he? have i met him? is he an idol or? how have you met? what do you mean youโre talking to him? what does that entail? come on, donโt just give me half assed gossip!โ
โWhy wouldnโt I think this would be fun?โ Rioh asks, looking over to her with a smile. โItโs a beautiful day, the musicโs great, Iโm with you... I honestly feel like this is something that I, like, desperately needed on this break from tour. I was going a little crazy with all the traveling and all the shows.โ A sigh falls from between his lips, his head spinning just thinking about how loaded his schedule has been and how, on top of it all, heโs started to film vlog content for a future plan to open his own YouTube channel. That, and heโs also been extremely active on Cloudโs TikTok account โ dipping his toes into becoming more established as a social media figure. While all of thatโs been really fun to him, itโs only adding more onto his plate and eating up the small bits of free time he has, so being able to kick back, maybe drink a beer or so, and let go of his stresses for a day is therapeutic to him. โIโm honestly liking this jazzy style of music a lot more than I thought I would. Sometimes, stuff like this makes me fall asleep since I prefer music with more energy, but most of what weโve heard is so relaxing... and the singing is so good!โ He chirps, moving a little closer to her; the light contact nourishing him in ways he doesnโt realize. He hopes she doesnโt mind.
Taking a breath of the fresh air, he decides to wait on getting a drink โ not wanting to get too sloppy too early in the day. Maybe later heโll warm up to having some alcohol, but heโs good for now. โIโll get one when you want a refill, and I appreciate that youโll keep an eye out on me. Iโm so embarrassed at the fact that Iโm such a lightweight. I wonder if I can build a better tolerance? Though, to be honest, my entire family is the same way โ we turn into blushing morons when we have, like, two sips of a cocktail.โ Rioh grimaces, thinking back on the many family reunions heโs gone to where literally everyone ended up highly inebriated except for him as he was much too young at the time. Having to care for many drunk relatives back then always stressed him out, but due to those experiences, heโs become pretty great at knowing how to kill hangovers and interact with the intoxicated. Itโs definitely a language in and of itself, heโs come to find. One heโd consider himself fluent in, funnily enough.
However, interrupting these thoughts is Joohyunโs excitement, and when she starts grilling him about his potential lover, he blushes a deep scarlet โ becoming giddy that he can finally share this with her after keeping it silent for so long. โHeโs in your company... so you probably know of him if you havenโt properly met him. Heโs a main vocalist. Heโs in Quantum. His name is Teddy.โ Rioh confesses, his blush growing deeper. Itโs not often that he can inform someone that heโs exploring romance with other guys, so heโs extra fluttery. โHeโs really handsome, Joohyun... heโs so tall, and heโs older than me, and heโs so good at kissing... and heโs so nice to me, and seems so into me... I donโt think Iโve ever really experienced what itโs like to be, like, wanted before...โ Saying that makes him cringe out of embarrassment, but itโs true. Most people around him treat him like a kid still. โWe also mightโve, uh... gone all the way, if you know what I mean... Like, Iโm uh, not so โinnocentโ anymore. God, Iโm the worst.โ
itโs not until rioh pulls back, breaking their kiss in the most endearing way possible that teddy remembers he is not in a dream, that this time his mind is not conjuring scenarios to help him fall asleep at night but rather, this is reality, their previous actions something heโs been more or less obsessing over for a while now. a smile tugs at his lips in reply to the youngerโs compliment, small and shy, one that he doesnโt make any effort to subdue because he doesnโt see the need to, truth be told. though he doesnโt immediately offer a response, teddy notices the way rioh averts his gaze. itโs quick and he doesnโt think he would have caught it in any other circumstances but before he can inquire about it and quell his rapidly growing anxiety, he finds himself being guided around the apartment by the younger, their hands wrapped together still as he follows not unlike a puppy that refuses to be separated from its master. a blur of confusion accompanies the singer as he falls back onto the couch but it quickly subsides when rioh takes his rightful place on teddyโs lap, his arms instinctively finding purchase on the youngerโs lower back.ย
thereโs a tension in the air that he is becoming painfully aware of, one that has been present even before they first kissed, one that, as it did only moments ago, now too it prompts teddy to reciprocate the pecks heโs so graciously been given with a fully fledged kiss of his own. so he does just that, his hand gently cupping riohโs nape as he brings the dancer closer, their lips reuniting once again. itโs short and sweet, no tongues involved this time and no matter how much teddy would like to linger and explore he stops himself short, pulling back just the slightest bit to offer a belated reply.ย โyou can, you can have everything rioh,ย always.โ the words come out heavy around the lump in his throat but with something in the tone that resembles an obvious adoration, then he offers a quick peck on the lips, pulls back with a mischievous grin and starts trailing kisses down riohโs neck. theyโre chaste and heโs taking his time with them, one touch of the lips on the shorterโs jaw, another at the junction of his neck and shoulder as teddy employs the help of his hand to stretch the collar of the garment for better reach. then he retreats yet again, his mouth searching for and finding riohโs just as easily as it did the first time, though now itโs easier to indulge in the flavor of it with his tongue.
itโs natural, instinctual even, the way his hands push beyond the barrier of riohโs clothes, freely exploring the skin, tracing his fingernails along it as gently as possible before allowing them to travel south and, well, indulging in simple pleasures has always been teddyโs strong suit. he allows one of them to cup his crushโs backside, tentative at first, unsure about how the contact would be received before doing the same thing in the front, abandoning the kiss in favor of peering over riohโs face for any sign that his actions are not welcome and that he should stop. โis this alright?โ
Riohโs shocking himself. Is his aching need for human contact causing him to be too eager? Is his overwhelming attraction to Teddy causing him to move too quickly? There are far too many thoughts that zoom through his head, almost as if his mind resembles the hustle and bustle of Seoul Central Station, and heโs hoping to God that heโs finding his way successfully. He would hate it if his guest thought that he was only invited over to engage in a game of carnal desires. Thatโs not true; not at all. Honestly speaking, their night was meant to involve the two of them exploring possibilities, and while Rioh prepared himself for lustful acts in case they happened, he didnโt imagine these feelings sweeping him off of his feet so hastily. That being said though, and despite his many doubts, the fact that theyโre starting with their dessert first seems right. Itโs something he canโt really explain, but theyโre moving together in a manner that entices him; that excites him. The simple way that Teddy holds onto the small of his back as they kiss lets him know that how he feels is reciprocated, and itโs further confirmed verbally by his lover mere moments later.
Once those syllables leave Teddyโs perfect lips, Rioh swallows his nerves โ pupils dilating with supreme attraction as his heart pounds against his chest harder than it ever has. Being told that he can have everything nearly brings tears to his eyes, but he does his best to not get too overwhelmed. Instead, he distracts himself slightly by speaking.ย โYou can have everything, too. All of me... I mean it.โ He adds, then hums as the sensitive skin of his neck and collarbone are doused in love-bites. Heโs never felt this wanted in his life; never felt this desired. Itโs something that heโs scared of becoming hooked on, but he canโt help himself from indulging โ from allowing his body to be held in such a heated grasp only to be explored intimately; slowly. Heโs only ever gotten close to the edge when it comes to turning fantasies into reality with the same sex, but right now, with Teddy, he feels himself teetering along the cliffโs edge and preparing to nosedive; hoping to enjoy the free-fall when it happens.
A lustful ( somewhat frustrated ) sigh slips from between his lips before heโs kissed deeper, and as the smoothness of his skin his teased, he feels chills glissade down the length of his spine; goosebumps scattering over his arms and legs at the gentleness of his seniorโs fingertips and palms. How on earth does something so simple feel this good? Throwing caution to the wind, he presses onward; keeping up with Teddyโs motions as best he can despite being way less experienced. Though, a wanton moan roars from his chest and into the otherโs mouth once his backside is grabbed โ clearly letting him know that this part of his body is hypersensitive to stimulation.ย โMmm...โ Rioh hums, then whines audibly when the kiss is broken; despising the loss of contact, his protests coming across slightly bratty.ย โItโs more than okay... itโs perfect,โ he begins, then leans in for another peck, โyou are perfect...โ he coos as he pulls back briefly. In this intermission, he boldly pulls his shirt off and tosses it across the room; revealing the torso heโs spent hours working on at the gym.
Stripping off one article of clothing gives him an idea, though, and deciding to take the initiative again, he begrudgingly lifts himself from his position on the tallerโs lap โ standing before him.ย โI donโt think I wanna wear these anymore...โ He announces, then motions to undo the button and zipper on his pants. With swiftness, he tugs them down the length of his legs โ their tightness clutching onto his underwear, as well, which wasnโt exactly his intention, but he goes with it anyway, now standing completely bare in front of Teddy; the lovely mixture of sharp angles and soft curves of his frame bathed in the warm light of the living room. A blush blooms on his cheeks as he steps out of his jeans and undergarments, kicking them aside. He swallows nervously, then looks over to his guest; offering a giddy, toothy grin.
๐ what was ur first ever ~fantasy about A Boy ๐ what are your opinions on the different generations of kpop? what is the 'worst' and 'best'?
๐ ย + ย โWHAT WAS YOUR FIRST
EVER ~FANTASY ABOUT A BOY?
"Hmm... my first ever fantasy about a boy? I remember always being really, like, attracted to the other boys in my class, but never really knew what to do or how to feel about it. Though, when I started training at my company, things got real. Then again, I was, like, barely entering teenage years and things are always weird when puberty hits you. I was just around so many guys all of the time and like, I just always caught myself staring at their bodies... especially when they were dancing. Though, I think what really did it for me once was getting the chance to sit really close to the stage during a Titan performance! I just remember looking up and just being so distracted the entire time by how big their thighs were, and how strong their legs looked, and then like, later that night Iโd like vividly imagined how awesome itโd be if my head was between their thiโ... Yโknow, Iโm actually not gonna go there...โ
๐ ย + ย โWHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS ON THE
DIFFERENT GENERATIONS OF K-POP? WHAT
IS THE WORST AND THE BEST?
โI feel like everyone feels the soft fuzzies when it comes to the first and second generations, and I know when I was really little, I was a huge diehard fan of many of the groups that were apart of that wave, so I have a soft spot for them! Though, being apart of the third generation, I feel like itโd be weird of me not to say that the third generation is the best, but I donโt know. I just feel a lot of nostalgia for how things used to be! As far as what I think the worst is... itโs hard because Iโm such a fan of everything, but I guess if I had to choose a bad element to it all, itโd be that people seem to care way more about how superficial itโs becoming, but thatโs a talking point for another day completely...โ
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๐ + what do you want to be known for in ten years? ๐ + which is more important to you: professional fulfillment or romantic fulfillment? ๐ + if you could change it, would you want to not be the maknae of your group? ๐ + what is your least favorite assumption fans make about you?
๐ย +ย โWHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR IN TEN YEARS?
โItโs kinda funny to think that Iโll only be, like, thirty-one in ten years. It feels old to me somehow, but when you think about it, thirty-one really isnโt old in the grand scheme of life! I feel like, at that point in my life, Iโd hope that people who know who I am remember me as someone that brought them a little bit of happiness when they needed it! Whether it was by listening to some of Cloudโs music, or watching some videos that Iโm in, or whatever else, I wanna be known as someone that cheers people up when theyโre down! Thatโd make me feel really accomplished.โ
๐ ย + ย โWHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU:
PROFESSIONAL FULFILLMENT OR ROMANTIC FULFILLMENT?
"Hmm, this is hard for me because I value both a lot. Though, at this point in my life, after having the awesome opportunities to experience many successes so far, I think Iโm ready to focus on other things. I was a โgood boyโ and didnโt really date anyone for a long time โ even if I mightโve tried to...ย โ and itโs still something that Iโve never truly experienced, so I canโt help but wanna put more effort into taking care of those needs of mine a little more. I feel like the more I talk, the more embarrassing I sound though, so Iโm gonna stop there... but I hope you get what I mean!โ
๐ ย + ย โIF YOU COULD CHANGE IT, WOULD YOU
NOT WANT TO BE THE MAKNAE OF YOUR GROUP?
โYou know, I used to really hate it... especially when I was a little younger. Now, though, Iโm kind of at peace with it. Sure, it kinda sucks that Iโm usually one of the youngest people in the room, and with that comes to need to show respect to all the seniors around me, and while it sucked feeling like I couldnโt be myself that much, itโs gotten easier to deal with. I also think growing up, in a general sense, has made people treat me differently, too, which definitely helps! Not many people pinch my cheeks anymore... nor do they treat me like Iโm eleven. Thank God!โ
๐ ย + ย โWHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE
ASSUMPTIONย FANS MAKE ABOUT YOU?
โSort of what I discussed above, it drives me a little crazy whenever people think Iโm a dumb, hopeless baby. Though, I canโt say that I havenโt done anything to convince people to think of me that way. I remember the producers telling me to act more baby-like during Cloud 6 and I definitely listened to them. I didnโt realize how much that would screw me over later in life, but you live and you learn, I guess!โ
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in retrospect, joohyun think itโs a shame โ borderline shameful โ that she had to bargain with her manager to get this day off. she didnโt have any official group related schedules and she wasnโt expected on set to film her drama either, since she had filmed pretty much every scene she had to for the episodes that would air while they were still filming. there was nothing that said she couldnโt have this day off โ and yet, when she had spoken to her manager about it, the woman insisted the company expected joohyun to be in the building, practicing whatever she could think to practice.
but joohyun is stubborn. itโs a trait she had to develop with the years, otherwise she would just get tossed around and made to do things she didnโt want to. so she set her foot down, gave arguments that were very hard to debate, and ended up walking out with the entire weekend off, something that joohyun is probably not going to achieve again for the next three years at the very least.
joohyun got what she wanted, though, and didnโt have to worry about the tickets she had bought for the seoul jazz festival going to waste. with a cup of beer in her hand, her best friend on her side and an umbrella on her shoulder protecting her from the sun, the only thing joohyun has to worry about is people not recognising her and making a fuss out of her and rioh being seen out together. hopefully their other shared friends being next to them will be enough to distract people. โi did tell you they were pretty good, didnโt i?โ joohyun points out. moonchild has just finished their set and itโs that time of rest in between sets. โwhat did you think?โ
Having been traveling back and forth to new cities for weeks now, Riohโs over the moon that heโs able to rest his bones in Seoul for a little while; the familiarity of the city he was raised in grounding him in a way that no airplane, hotel suite, or stadium ever could. Sometimes, he wonders what his life would be like if he hadnโt decided to pursue a career in entertainment. Would he somehow feel freer than he does right now? Would being anonymous in a crowd of people offer him perks that heโll never fully understand? Would he have enlisted already, or would he be stuck cramming for exams? The list of possibilities seems endless, but genuinely intangible. Thatโs not the life he chose for himself, and thereโs no use feeling wistful over what couldโve been, especially when heโs able to get small tastes of normalcy here and there. Take now for instance. Instead of holing himself up at home and burning daylight by catching up on sleep, heโs attending a festival with someone he cares about so, so muchย โ the two of them creating a beautiful memory that heโll hang onto forever. Itโs summertime, theyโre listening to good music, sipping on drinks, and pretending like theyโre just two random twenty-somethings, even if just for a little while.
Rioh inhales and exhales a deep breath, the ball cap he has on his head shielding his face from the sun that beams down on him;ย his eardrums tapped upon by the group on-stage. This isnโt a genre of music heโd seek out himself, but heโs enjoying it; even learning a thing or two from the collectiveโs vocalist. When theyโre done, he turns his head towards Joohyun and nods.ย โYeah, I actually really liked them โ might even buy an album of theirs later!โ He exclaims, making a mental note to properly look them up after he gets home.ย "Youโve always had great taste, so when you invited me to out to this, I knew it was gonna be good.โ With that, he nudges her with his elbow; soft laughter following suit.ย โDo you need another beer or anything? Iโm thinking about finally getting one myself, but I dunno... you know how I get when Iโm drunk, and you also know that it doesnโt take much for me to get there either.โ Scrunching his nose, he groans; wanting to have a good time, but also realizing that he needs to remain responsible. He leaves for another leg of Cloudโs tour in a couple of days.
โI, uh โ also might be talking to someone right now, and I donโt think heโd like it if I got tipsy and started potentially acting stupid around other guys.โ
teddy can barely focus, his mind busy with an ever present buzz thatโs either the result of the palpable tension between the two or just his brainโs way of letting him know that the wine is finally doing its job of lowering his inhibitions. itโs not something he dwells on too much however, especially not now when heโs so overcome with lust that his faculties are engulfed with the overwhelming need of it. โoh i have a few interesting ideas.โ the reply comes out a bit too shaky for his liking, too breathy, devoid of its usual confidence and bravado and he worries that maybe it makes the proposition and the underlying meaning beneath it undesirable, that maybe rioh, no matter the way theyโve been toying around each other for a while now, might realize that heโs not that good of a catch, that maybe heโd rather spend his time doing this with someone else, someone more deserving of his attention than teddy could ever be.
his doubts, however, evaporate completely when the shorter of the two speaks again, his words almost knocking all the air out of teddyโs lungs. itโs all he can do to keep himself from devouring rioh right then and there, a desire heโs had ever since heโd first stepped into the youngerโs apartment and locked eyes with him, a want that heโs kept hidden, tucked away under lock and key in a safe space inside his heart for fear of ruining the friendship theyโve had for years now, unsure of what the immediate future would bring between them the moment heโd let it out in the open. but the word, ruin, doesnโt seem so bad anymore, it seems like an invitation, like permission, it seems sweet and enticing, much like riohโs lips as he trails his gaze over them once more. something takes hold of him then, something that makes him more sure of himself, more brazen and with the shorterโs confession playing on a constant loop at the back of his mind, teddy does as asked.ย
the wine glass is still prisoner in his hold and he remembers it just in time before vaguely placing it on the nearest flat surface, freeing his grasp on it only to gently grab onto riohโs waist the following moment, bringing it as close to him as possible. teddy loses no time on words, instead just offers a small smile, shy but content and, closing his eyes as he dips his head to finally get rid of the distance between them, he finally envelops riohโs mouth in a sweet, lingering kiss. itโs not long before he tastes the trace of the raspberry wine theyโve shared before and, as if in a trance and unable to hold himself back, teddy allows his tongue to swipe over the youngerโs lower lip before capturing it between his teeth, gently pulling at it afterwards.ย
For a brief moment, Rioh worries that heโs coming across as desperate. Itโs no secret that heโs touch-starved, and he tries not to be too selfish when it comes to contact with other people, but being here in such close proximity to Teddy is making him act in ways heโs not used to; his mind and body on autopilot as he navigates the motions in these foreign, yet gorgeously rosy, waters. He feels like the tide of infatuation is rising higher and higher, and the more dangerously close it gets to him, the more he feels his inhibitions dissipate. Instead of running from the waves, heโs anticipating them crashing into him, and the instant his waist is tugged in close and his kissing cherries are plucked by Teddyโs intoxicating mouth, heโs slipped off of his feet and dragged into the water โ allowing it to surround him as he reaches his arms up to rest upon the breadth of his seniorโs shoulders. He stands on the tips of his toes, trying to match Teddyโs height so that the difference between them doesnโt make things awkward, and all the while, his heart pounds intensely against his chest; threatening to leap from his person and sink into the man thatโs clutching onto him so possessively. Rioh loves how passionately heโs being held โ it drives him wild.
However, his love-driven stupor only continues to spike when their tongues are introduced to one another. Lanky limbs begin to quiver with a desire that heโs never felt before; making him feel deeply inexperienced. Though, instead of following that train of thought, he shuts his eyes even harder and allows himself to explore; pressing forward for more after heโs teased. โMm,โ he hums, feeling inebriated from the embrace alone. After a few moments, he pulls back โ lashes fluttering open to behold the beauty of the man before him. โWow...โ He coos, his cheeks flushed and his body feeling light as air. The momentary silence is broken only milliseconds later when the shorter of the two begins to chuckle out of giddiness โ trying to keep his composure and remain cool so he doesnโt present himself as overly lame. โYouโre really good at that... like, too good at that...โ Rioh admits, eyes glancing at the ground out of nervousness before peering upwards again. Itโs then when he gets an idea, and silently, he uncurls himself from his guest, but keeps connected to him by holding onto his hand โ slowly guiding him over to the couch present in his living room.
Heโs not used to taking charge in situations like this, and might prefer if Teddy takes the driverโs seat later, but for now, he wants to kick things up a notch; his motions causing his company to fall back onto the lush cushions behind them, and as gracefully as possible, Rioh straddles him โ backside on Teddyโs lap as he leans in and stamps a kiss onto his seniorโs forehead. โI, uh โ donโt really know what Iโm doing, but what I do know is that I want more...โ He speaks softly, a deep breath following suit as he reconnects their lips for a quick peck. โCan I have more?โ
it was always a pleasure for minhee to meet anyone outside of polaris. as much as he loved the boys, there was only so much he could actually handle being around them at times. maybe he had gotten less tolerable after they moved out of their shared dorms, he canโt exactly pinpoint it. so having this little interview segment with rioh was definitely gonna be a breath of fresh air needed.ย โno, really, we should have left on time but the previous schedule got delayed so we really had to hurry for this one.โ he explains, not that he needs to, but it was the truth. sometimes things donโt go as planned and you just had to adjust.ย โagain, sorry to keep all of you waiting, i really hope it wasnโt that long.โ because minhee isn'tย sure when exactly they were support to start this interview, but the glance he takes at his manager is enough give him a general idea how late they were.
before anything else can be exchanged, they are given the green light and there is an ever so slight shift in minheeโs posture and demeanor. he lets rioh deliver the opening, a smile just as wide as his on the elderโs lips as he waits for his introduction. as soon as he is introduced, he bows politely to the cameras and rioh, followed by some clapping and wavingย โthank you so much for having me, its a pleasure!โ he says, smile only growing wider if possible by the second. the compliment and comment about his height are well received, he learned very early on he had to accept the whole lack of height comments that would come, so minhee doesnโt even flinch at it. instead he focuses his whole attention onย rioh.
he canโt help but continue smiling at the other, compliment always got him, especially from people who appreciated his workย โiโm really glad to be here today as well! we really do strive to make every performance memorable so it makes me really happy that you enjoy our stages.โ he explains, nodding his head a bitย โweโre busy, but we enjoy what we do so we donโt mind it. we get to see our fans a lot as well as do a lot of different things like this interview with you! so thank you for having me today.โ
When Minhee takes the comment on his height in stride, Rioh is glad that the moments passed with no awkward tension or offense. While heโs taller than Minhee by a few centimeters, he, too, often has his stature pinpointed and made fun of. Itโs something heโs learned to expect, and itโs refreshing to know that his senior is the same. Honestly, it causes the smile he has on his face to widen even more, and it only continues to do so as he listens to the other speak. Itโs almost humbling to be given a chance to interview someone of such a high profile โ one even higher than his own. He knows that he can learn a lot from Minhee, and while this project is meant to have a more professional tone, heโs hopeful that the two of them can genuinely get to know each other better and that, maybe if heโs lucky, they can become better friends. That subject will have to be approached at a later time, though. Possibly directly after the filming stops unless the older of them has to jet off someplace else. Regardless, Rioh tunes into him and his words with undivided attention; practicing his listening skills harder than ever before. Thatโs what makes a compelling interview, after all.
โItโs our pleasure!โ He begins, then erects his posture so itโs straighter and more poised. โIsnโt getting the opportunity to see your supporters in person really amazing? I know thatโs my all-time favorite part of our tours, too. Seeing all those smiling faces and personally thanking them for their continued support is one of the best feelings in the world!โ Itโs then when he recalls a few of his favorite encounters with fans, but does his best not to get too lost in his own head. He realizes they can do a few different takes of the questions if need be, but he also doesnโt want this to feel like a waste of time due to his ability to become easily distracted. โYou and Polaris have traveled all over the world! Do you have any special memories from any of the places youโve visited, or any special meetings with fans that you remember fondly? Iโm sure there are many, so the first one that pops into your mind is fine!โ The younger clarifies, not wanting to bombard him with queries that are too broad.
