Dancing on Air

What happens when you put a flourishing business woman and a record store owner together? A telepathic mutant with an affinity for writing and dance named Jaebum. A rather unexpected development indeed.

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// getting away with murder

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huxjihoon: 

Jihoon wasn’t the type to drop out of nowhere and burst someone’s concentration bubble but with all the paper scattered around the other - someone from his elective class, Jihoon recognizes - he couldn’t help it. Slowly approaching the other, steps quiet as he peeked at the other, waiting for the perfect time to speak. He hadn’t expect the other to reply so quickly to his statement.

“Maybe?” Jihoon questioned, eyebrow raising. Of course, it would make for a boring novel if the other was caught so easily. “I mean, I guess if the cops you include in your novel are component enough then he’ll get caught. That or if he’s a skilled enough murderer, he won’t…” Jihoon muttered softly, “Is it alright if I take a seat?” Shifting his horror novels from one arm to the other, Jihoon tilted his head to the right, eyes peering at the other questioningly. He didn’t mind moving elsewhere but it was nice to be around people he knew.

Now, normally Jaebum isn’t the sort who is overly keen on his concentration being broken by anyone. Hell, he doesn’t even like it when his roommate comes in the room too quickly if he’s working.  But he likes when others are interested in his work. Perhaps that makes his ego a problem but he liked to think he never fished for compliments.  Really, he’s far more invested in genuine conversation about it and discussion of plot. “Maybe, yes.  He’s crafty and there are so many other issues in the world.” He does is smile and motion for Jihoon to take a seat across from him.  “Go right ahead.  I just won’t be the most sociable.”  He admits with a little chuckle.

Glancing through his notes again, he rubs a hand over his face and jots a small revision in the margins. “To be honest, it’s more so the work of a detective that hunts him down.  Though the police force isn’t bad, they’re caught up in red tape.  I like playing with grey morality.”  Humming quietly, he starts tapping on his keys again, somewhat furiously as if a thought has just struck him.      

[genusfortis]

⌜telltale.⌟

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huxyoongi: 

@huxjaebum !

Min Yoongi is often found on the run, or at least occupying himself with various activities. He was never one to sit around idly and let time pass him by without fructifying it in some way - he considers himself self-sufficient because of that very reason.

Today is one of the few days in which the male’s found in an unusual place, respectively the library. Unsurprisingly, his head isn’t burried into any book, rather he allows his gaze to wander around to the surroundings; once, twice and then three times over, until the vicinity is clearly mapped out in his mind. He isn’t alone, however; it was because of Jaebum that he came here to begin with, otherwise this place wouldn’t have seen him for a much longer while.

Eyes lazily drag themselves over the pieces of paper which the other male scribbled away onto, reading over the writing which contrasted over the sea of white. His interest isn’t piqued for long, so brown orbs move themselves to the two books that lay open in front of them, only for a grimace to surface at the long sentences - he’s back to square one, leaning back into his chair and either casting glances around or following Jaebum as he furthered research for his homework.

Boredom ate away at his mind, so of course that it allowed room for it to wander, to go over different things said at various points in time and thus, there’s something which he can cling to. Not only that, but if he plays his cards well, then Yoongi is bound to rope Jaebum into setting aside homework and offering him some form of entertainment. 

Shuffling in his seat, he leans over the table a slight and fixates onto the papers that were lowly being filled with various information - doesn’t bother to check exactly what it was about, since it was past the point. “You seem good at this whole research thing,” his voice remains low, words coming out in the form of a quiet whisper, “Was it the same when you were writing?”

He’s not even sure how he managed to lure Yoongi here for some actual study time.  Maybe it was the promise of food after they did some work that brought the other forward.  Then again, Yoongi seemed to be remarkably understanding of Jaebum’s research tangents ever since they started having more classes together.  A fact he appreciates and admires, lord knows Jaebum doesn’t have half the tolerance of the other sometimes and he isn’t all that patient to begin with.  However, he doesn’t miss out on the way in which Yoongi isn’t paying as much attention as he should be but Jaebum doesn’t call him out on it.  Plus the others thoughts of boredom could be a little distracting and demoralizing if he focused on it too much.

With a heavy sigh, he leans back in his chair and rubs his hands over his face.  They’ve only been here for about an hour or so but he can already feel himself getting a little cross eyed.  Letting his hands fall to the side, he looks back down at the books and sighs again.  Maybe it would be good to take a break.  Though if he did, he was fairly certain they would never get back to actual studying although maybe that isn’t the worse thing to happen.  

Yoongi’s question is a welcomed distraction.  Leaning forward, he smiles and covers his book with his arms.  “You kidding me?  You should see my old room or my dorm.  The walls are covered with index cards and connected with strings.” Realizing he’s a little too eager with the whole research thing, his smile turns slightly sheepish and he moves back slightly.  “My mother insisted I learned how to dig out every bit of information I could find on anything I wanted.  Or she wanted but…I found more useful application for it.”  He doesn’t really talk about his mother often, but with Yoongi he felt like it was alright.  Like the other wasn’t going to judge him for the things she said and did.  

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"Have you ever remembered a life you did not lead?"

How can he answer this one without sounding completely off his rocker?  Eunbi is a writer herself from what he’s been told about her and what she’s revealed but still he isn’t sure.  Gut instinct tells him to be truthful with maybe just a little flourish and he has to work to keep himself from unintentionally reading her mind as well.  Just to see where she wanted to go with that line of questioning.  He can feel a headache forming behind his eye with the effort but ignores it.

Instead he pulls out his small, black notebook and waves it slightly.  “I mean sure, if you want to count all the idiots in here.”  He re-pockets the book and rolls his shoulders slightly.  “But if we’re talking some past life kinda stuff.  I don’t know, I don’t remember my dreams or stuff like that very often.”  Or the lives he hears from others when he passed by them.  But that can be left out.  “Why?  Do you?”

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"All murder is illegal. Also, attempted murder."

The clacking of keys seems to vibrate around Jaebum as he furiously types away a new chapter of his novel.  Well it isn’t exactly new, but considering this is the third time he’s rewriting it and he’s introducing a new character--he’s calling it new.  Next to him are a few sheets of paper that list out official language and jargon of the judiciary sector of the government with a few in particular circled in red.  

It doesn’t surprise him when Jihoon leans over and sees the writings and has that sort of reaction.  In fact, he’s already smiling before the other even says it out loud.  But reminds himself to have the proper surprised reaction as if the other managed to sneak up on him totally.  Pulling his earbuds out, he turns and offers an amused chuckle and slides over another sheet of paper.  On it is a list of names and he points to one.  “Tell that to Hoon here.  But don’t worry, he won’t get away with it.  Maybe.”

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"You can guess what happened, I think."

Behind his book, Persuasion, he hides a small smile.  He didn’t get to talk to Jinah often, their classes intersected occasionally but he mostly saw her around campus.  And at his night classes.  For once they seemed to be in the library at the same time with a table and two cups of coffee between them.  After having pretended to not listen to her story at all, he finally lowers his book and eyes her carefully.  

“So he gave you free coffee because he messed up your order and made you drop your books.”  He chuckles and picks up his own coffee, taking a long drink.  He needed more caffeine.  “Hate to break it to you but he was probably hoping for your number.  You didn’t give it to him right?  Cause you have a paper to be working on, no time for baristas.”  Jaebum eyes her laptop and chuckles under his breath.  “Kidding, kidding.  You always have such odd stories you know.” 

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"Ask me what?"

“I mean Jiho is the best for this kind of thing okay so I want to ask him but it’s stupid and you guys know I hate--”

“Ask me what?”

A part of him is embarrassed as he turns to face Jiho who seems to have just returned from class, carrying a sketchbook under his arm and fresh paint stains on his hands.  With a small cough, Jaebum rubs the back of his neck and grins a little too widely, his eyes disappearing into crescents.  Sohee who is behind him, rolls her eyes, waves to Jiho and disappears into her own room before the other can even think to explain himself.  

With another short laugh, he speaks quickly.  “So the dining hall has chicken wings and I’ve already been twice and I feel like if I go by myself again they’re going to kick me out.  So I kinda need someone to go with please and thank you please.”  A short pause.  “Also I just saw that one guy from dance composition last year and if I see him again I might actually punch him in the face.”  He smiles again, this time with a twinge of pleading.

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“All murder is illegal. Also, attempted murder."

“Valid.”  Jaebum agrees with a small nod of his head.  Leaning back in his chair and raises his arms above his head in a slow stretch.   When his shoulder pops slightly, he sighs in content and slumps comfortably forward.  He always likes these down times between classes.  Especially when he gets to hang out with Amber between them.  She’s got a sense of humor and wit about her that Jaebum really enjoys.

Plus she doesn’t question his voracious appetite despite the stereotypes of his dancing field.  It is much appreciated.  

With gusto, he picks up his immaculately made burger and eyes it carefully.  He had spent far too much time in line prepping this beauty.  Those that passed by thought he was strange for passing over all the other delicious food for bunch of burgers but Jaebum is nothing if not determined.  Plus--he wouldn’t admit it--he really missed his step mother’s burgers.  

“I’m still going to murder this entire plate and sit here for at least twenty minutes complaining that I’m too full.  Attempted murder.  Pft.  Don’t underestimate me.”  He teases with a barely concealed grin and then takes a large bite of his burger.   

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"Well, that’s just mean. And kind of weird." // have it be signed or however works for you <3

Perched on his bed, Jaebum leans against the wall so he’s facing Jinyoung’s bed on the other side of the room.  The pair hasn’t moved for well over an hour, carrying on a conversation in relative silence.  These are the sort of moments that Jaebum is glad he took the time to learn sign language.  Sure he could just read Jinyoung’s mind but that took more energy than he was willing to exert today.  Plus his head still hurts from his dance practice earlier in the day.  So Jinyoung signs and Jaebum responds in mumbled words just loud enough for the other to hear.

These are the kind of days that feel the most comfortable for him.  Of course he’s not very good at saying that out loud.

No, no, instead he focuses on the antics of his fellow dance majors.  Today’s topic involves the ballet teacher sort that Jaebum has included in his latest short story piece.  He’s come to trust Jinyoung’s opinion quite heavily and even though the first draft isn’t even finished, he’s telling the other all about it.  The man in the story is fairly high strung and has a habit of smacking his dancers wrists and ankles with a cane.  And has a too easily indulged desire to control every aspects of his best students lives.

Jinyoung’s response is expected and makes Jaebum smile genuinely for what seems like the first time all day.  Nodding in agreement, he shifts in his bed and thumbs through the few pages of the draft.  “Isn’t it though?  Based off a real person actually.  I’ve had some of the weirdest ballet instructors.  They’re all too serious.”  It’s a cliche but he is fairly convinced his old instructor was still pining for a lost dream and career.  In a way, his work is mean and kinda weird.  Just the way he liked it.    

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"It’s a shame anything had to change. I sure do dislike change."

Out of all the people Jaebum has worked with for his classes, Yoongi is by far one of the ones that he simultaneously understands the most and the least.  Despite his ability to read others minds--usually unwittingly-- he still finds himself surprised at the actions of Min Yoongi.  Just when he thinks he understands the other, something new comes up to surprise him.  This is a particularly interesting tidbit when one takes into account their work in this specific class.

Jaebum has worked in groups for choreography before.  He’s not exactly a fan of relying on others and having to incorporate their styles all the time, but he accepts it and moves on.  For once however, the group he’s formed with a few of his classmates including Yoongi seems to be working.  For once.  

It would figure that this is the time when it falls apart.  Just when he thought things would be otherwise.  

After nearly three weeks of adjusting, planning, and a plethora of blood, sweat and tears, three out of six of their group mates dropped out.  Though two had legitimate excuses one with a broken leg and the other with a sprained wrist, the last was a complete shock.  She had just up and dropped the course without any sort of notice for the team or anything.  And their presentation was supposed to be in a few weeks.  Jaebum could practically feel the embarrassment bubbling up in his chest at the thought of not being ready in time.

He had been the one to break it to Yoongi what happened and made plans to meet up at one of the practice rooms to try and salvage their work.  As always, Jaebum arrived far too early and stood around anxiously, waiting for Yoongi to arrive.  When he does it’s followed by a casual complaint but more so of a revealing statement about the other that actually makes Jaebum pause in his step for a moment.  Instead of asking about it or pointing it out, he merely smiles slightly, apologetically and sighs heavily.  “I’m not a fan of it either if I’m being honest.  It’s always when things are going right huh?”  A pause.  “What do you want to do?”  Admittedly, he’s grown to value the other’s opinion in this regard after all.

[actiasteeth]

“You don’t get to tell me who’s overreacting. You’re under-reacting!“ 

“All murder is illegal. Also, attempted murder." 

"Well, that’s just mean. And kind of weird." 

"We cannot tell you. We’re not allowed." 

"Murder wasn’t my intent." 

"I meant nothing by it." 

"We have forgotten so many things." 

"I guess I was wrong earlier—I don’t know. Weird, right?" 

"I have conflicted feelings here." 

"It is not a feeling I wish to experience again." 

"So, let’s not waste any more time." 

"I don’t remember what I was just saying." 

"That is—ugh. I’ll have to think about what that is." 

"You need to run." 

"This day started bad, and it does not appear to be getting better any time soon." 

"You can guess what happened, I think." 

"I know that there is more coming, as always. This is what I know." 

"Don’t look. You will not at all like what you see." 

"It’s all a shame, whatever it is. Such a damn shame everything is." 

"You are weak. You are nothing." 

"I know I am safe. Sadly though, I am not okay." 

"I don’t know. But I’m trying to find out, okay?" 

"I know what is what." 

"You know, it would upset me if it weren’t just who you are." 

"I could do so many things to you without you feeling it. Remember that if you remember nothing else." 

"You seem kind of— I mean, lately. Lately you’ve been—" 

"It’s awful when you can see the reason for someone’s feeling toward you while knowing wholly that they’re wrong." 

"I do my best with what I have. I don’t have much." 

"I’ve been working on something I’d like to show you." 

"Denying that you are guilty is a major sign of guilt." 

"Ask me what?" 

"I mean, I know. I know everything." 

"I wish I did not know." 

"You know, I don’t want to talk about it just yet." 

"It’s a shame anything had to change. I sure do dislike change." 

"Not saying that it is a long time—uh, who knows what a long time is even? Not me! But it just seems that way, that’s all." 

"Here I am, as I thought I might never be." 

"These days, the world seems to never be ending for some and not others." 

"The world is a worse place now than it ever was before, but far better than it ever will be again." 

"The past is always better than the present. And the future is the worst of all." 

"I extend my deepest sympathies. Not that my sympathies will do you any good." 

"Have you ever remembered a life you did not lead?" 

"It was a better day earlier. Back when I hadn’t heard that story." 

"This present, this now, is no good. No good at all!”

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[Also a very witty title]

Sorry Nikki I’m stealing your idea woops.  So yes hi hello there, this is Lulu at your service the mun behind Jaedumbdumb also admin chancellor coughs.  I’m going to need y’all to look after this absolutely dweeb of a boy because lord knows he can’t do it himself and also I’m very very tired and he’s a handful.  Seriously I’m done with this child already.  He’s a baseball nerd but also loves his dancing and surprisingly really likes science?  No idea.

Okay so his about is here, but if you check here you’ll find a lot more of a detailed profile about him.  The canons page is also kinda cool if I do say so myself.  I do not actually have plots up just yet but they will be here sooner rather than later i promise you.  I am of course still up for plotting and brainstorming and such, you can catch me here, on tumblr IM and aim at wonder_panda.

[thedefsoul]

Boyfriend; Im Jaebum 🌁