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jae-ha . | akatsuki no yona //affiliated with toshi city

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intruder! || ki-ja & jae-ha

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Kija’s attempts were futile; after picking out the shells from one, he attempted yet another, only to achieve the same result. Again, and again. There were so many shattered shells, one couldn’t tell where each belonged, or just how many had been broken any more. Frustration steadily became apparent in the form of complete fluster. His inadequacy to assist was tormenting him, but he wouldn’t waste this opportunity to prove himself.

Though, lost in those thoughts; it wasn’t until Jae-ha’s hand reach past him that he noticed the other man had realised what was happening over on the other side of the kitchen. His eyes widened a little as the other offered advice and demonstrated casually—expertly, even. It only served to make Kija feel even less competent; he was so confident he could at least do this without help, it really can’t be that hard if done so easily. Technique… clearly Kija didn’t have that.

But he was sincerely grateful the other hadn’t gotten mad; however that was no reason for him to simply disregard his own mistakes.

Glancing down, his head bows slightly. “Sorry for the trouble.” he mumbles, “and, uh, thank you for helping.” he adds, albeit even more sheepishly than the apology. He’d always been told he was rather heavy-handed, despite his delicate looking frame. Then again, it wasn’t as though defending himself was strange; be it because of his slender frame or the hand he kept mostly hidden beneath bandages—though his family and his village had looked after him, there were still many difficulties.

“You’re right.” he laughs a little, “I can make simple meals, usually with rice or noodles… I guess eggs just aren’t really my speciality.” he lets out a long sigh, “I’m sorry for not saying so before; I had thought this a much simpler task in my mind. Even you can make it look so easy.” Kija picks up one of the eggs and cautiously rolls it in his palm—careful not to drop it of course. They’ve clearly used enough, for now. “Next time show me your technique again so I can practice. I’ll be sure to master it eventually!”

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  Jae-ha blinked, and peered into the other’s face. It wasn’t a bad thing to not be good at cooking, in fact, Jae-ha was more than happy to help out. “Don’t worry about it, Kija. Not everyone is perfect, but you were pretty close ♪.” Seriously, hopefully Kija wasn’t taking it too hard on himself. He took a mental note to further discuss their skills later, but first they still needed to finish making breakfast.

  At his words, Jae-ha simply smiled, “Well there you go! Perhaps Lunch will be on you next time then? I’ll be looking forward to your dishes ♪.” That was for another time, though. Hopefully he was being more honest with himself, and to Jae-ha as well. Eggs were probably not going to be handled by Kija any more, so Jae-ha took the bowl, and with a whisk from the drawer, started to mix it thoroughly, adding a bit of cream, and tossing it into the pan, letting out a brief sizzle. 

  “Aaah... I’ve had a lot of practice, not to mention have been cooking as part of my job as well. Think nothing of it.” He added, starting to tossle the eggs in the pan. But as he did, he kept glancing back at Kija, smiling as he saw the other gently handle the egg, “Oh? I’ll be waiting, then ♥.”

  “But first, we should really get to eating, shouldn’t we? Most of the food is already done. Let me finish off the ggs, help yourself to set the table~.” It was nice to have someone around, it made everything less lonely and more productive. “Cups and plates are in that cupboard over there.”

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“Jae-ha!!” Kija’s losing hope of ever reaching the notebook; his words and actions (reaching, with all his might,) have no effect. It’s not as though the details were something to be that embarrassed of; the content was just an average recollection of day-to-day events, but his feelings were also incorporated. And though they’re nothing to be ashamed of, it’s still mortifying for someone to learn of his thoughts when he hadn’t expressed them personally.

It feels like there’s a small light of hope; Jae-ha’s squinting meant he couldn’t really see the pages, right? He smiles in momentary triumph. “Give up, Jae-ha, you’re not going to be able to read it.” After all not only was the book held far away, Kija’s neat writing is small and tidy. “Please just give it back… It’s important.”

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  His roommate was not much shorter than he, but Jae-ha still looked down upon him, seeing the way Kija’s tone become defeated. Mm... Perhaps he went a bit too far? But then again, it was just as he said. There was no way that he could read it. Darn his growingly poor vision, and Kija’s pretty writing. 

 There was no more use having this banter, so Jae-ha brought down the notebook and firmly placed it into Kija’s hands. “Here. Have fun studying, or noting, or writing in your diary. Make sure to write about me today ♪” 

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candied hearts || Jae-ha & Avery

[drowning-in-ebony]

“Hmmm….I suppose not…” He muttered with a nod, and a simple “Thanks.” Afterward at the slight compliment Jae-ha had paid to it.  Avery thought for a moment. He didn’t want to come off exactly as he looked at first; his sharp teeth giving way to a slightly more carnivorous nature, he knew. But then, on second thought, he honestly didn’t care that much either. Why start off in a new town by trying to tone his true desires out simply because of his appearance?  “Rare, I suppose.” He said, looking to Jae-ha with glowing orange eyes and nodding. 

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  “But of course ♪. It is a pleasure!” Jae-ha responded, smiling towards the man. It didn’t seem like the man was a man of many words, so the small responses were enough for him.

  Ah, another one of his assumptions had been right. “Rare? Mm, just give me a moment. I’ll whip you something up to your tastes ♪” And made his way back behind the counter. He was one of the only workers today, and not having many customers meant more personal dishes. Jae-ha helped himself to cook Avery’s steak himself.

  “And... here we are!” He announced, placing the steak in front of the man. A slice of meat had been precut to show the redness of the meat. “I hope it’s to your liking ♥”

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sweet tooth | miyako & jae-ha

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… Sweetheart? That was a common term of endearment, was it not? She didn’t know this man, though–why would he call her by a name typically reserved for those with a closer relationship?

She didn’t quite understand…and frankly, it felt just unnatural. No one had ever referred to her in such an informal manner before. It was…slightly embarrassing…

Before she could begin to protest, though, the stranger continued in an attempt to clarify his intentions. An act of kindness, he said…? Were exchanges such as this common amongst civilians? Whether it was or not, she had no reason to reject his offer, but…–

“Ah…thank you, then. I will enjoy it.”

Miyako accepted the box, and offered the man a small smile.

“I truly do wish I could repay your kindness, though. From what I have heard, this brand is a bit more expensive than most others…”

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    He paused, trying to make of what her silence meant. Of course, he would receive reactions similar to hers-- perhaps it was confusion, unsure whether to trust a stranger with a cake, or maybe just embarrassment? Either or, when she took the box, smiling at him, it caused the green haired man to smile back. This was what he wanted! It was so nice to see happiness be spread, even if it was just temporary.

    Upon her next words, Jae-ha pursed his lips. He didn’t usually accept gifts back... “Please, think nothing of it ♥. It’s a gift from me to you, love.” Oh! But he did have an idea... “Hm... Well...”

    “How about you tell me your name, and let me walk you wherever you’re headed?” But he didn’t want her to misinterpret his words. Despite how strong Jae-ha came off, he had pure intentions. ...Well, most of the time. This was one of those cases, at least. “I already fancy your company, miss ♪. My name is Jae-ha, it’s most certainly a pleasure to make acquaintance with you ♥.”

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intruder! || ki-ja & jae-ha

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Kija didn’t quite expect what was handed to him; perhaps one of the few things he wasn’t really… great with, was exactly what was placed in his waiting hands. Eggs. However, just because he wasn’t very good with them didn’t mean he couldn’t make them or anything… probably. At least, this would be his one of few attempts ever. But, there was a first time to succeed with anything, right? It’s not like it was that hard, but Kija just had a habit of being heavy-handed despite his gentle look and dignified way he carried himself.

With little more than a nod, he quickly turned on his heels and walked the few paces to the kitchen counter and set down the carton; taking a moment to grab a glass bowl and a whisk in preparation for when he’d broken the eggs. He glanced at Jaeha, already busy (and quite efficiently) working on his own tasks set for himself. Clenching a fist and making a small almost fist pumping gesture, Kija resolved to do his best to help out, too.

Upon opening the carton, the other called out; the timing was so perfect Kija had to turn to check the other wasn’t looking over at him and noting the hesitation, but he wasn’t. “If I need it, I will.” he answered, though a little dishonest (but only because he at least wanted to try to get this right himself) as he could do with a little assistance already. “Hm? Oh. Yes, I do have some experience.” That wasn’t a lie, at the very least; with what was perhaps the real mystery that needed answering.

Moments of silence (besides the obvious sounds of the potato frying) were broken by a loud crunch. Kija froze; the sound much louder than he’d expected it to be, and uncertain of what his next move would be. Looking down at the bowl, sure enough all the egg had gotten into it without spilling much… however it was accompanied by more than what one would call a few fractured eggshells. Frowning, he began attempting to pick them out one by one—starting with the bigger pieces.

…It would be rude to waste Jae-ha’s eggs after all.

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    Jae-ha let Kija be. It wasn’t like he was... absolutely terrible, and just putting on a face, right? If someone didn’t know how to cook (or was prone to setting things on fire, for instance) would definitely know their limits and stay out of the kitchen, right? Well, let’s definitely hope so. Jae-ha was preoccupied with cooking the rest-- Kija was going to be alright with just the ggs. It wasn’t that big of a responsibility anyways.

   He gathered some plates and padded them with some paper towel, so as soon as the potatoes turned to a nice crisp brown he placed them down, dabbing them accordingly to rid of the excess oil. While he did this, he was listening to how well Kija’s egg breaking was going. He was a bit skeptical, because usually most would have already finished cracking eggs by now... The buttered pan that he had readied earlier had already burnt out, and Jae-ha was definitely sure that Kija didn’t know how to break eggs.

   Snatching a quick glance back at his new roomate, he could see the other trying to break an egg (and it seemed to be.. his third? or fourth? Man...) and watching him shamefully picking out the broken shells from the mixture. “--Pfft.... Jeez....” 

  Jae-ha reached over behind him and helped picked out the remains and set them aside. “You’re applying way too much force, Kija! You need to be gentle, but with a little force, the right balance!” To demonstrate, Jae-ha took one in his hands, and with a flick of his wrist, the egg split graciously in half, letting the yolk and white flow into the bowl.

   “You should’ve told me you were at least a rookie. Shall I teach you some techniques?” He said, leaning against the counter beside him, adding a gentle wink. “If we’re to live together, as much as I’d love to cook for you, I can’t do it all the time ♪"

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mishaps | jae-ha & sora

[wielder-of-hearts]

—♔   Sora was among those bustling students. Classes had ended for the day and most of the students were out and eager to go home. Usually Sora would stay behind and partake in clubs, or usually be working on late homework, but still being new to the Academy, he hadn’t yet found any activities that caught his interest. So he joined the throng of students as they all made their way in similar directions. It was hard to not get caught up in the crowd.

—♔   Barely having to actually put forth the effort, the brunet allows the crowd to practically carry him to the train station, where the student populus only seemed to grow larger. The more cramped space as people made their way to the platforms left even less wiggle room than before to get through, and Sora couldn’t find it in himself to shove people around just to get through. When he found openings he’d slip through them, barely small enough to make it through unharmed.

—♔   He knew the train would be coming soon and if he could just reach it in time then maybe he could get home within reasonable time. The teen continued to slip through the crowd, small ‘excuse me’s being barely audible over the loud talking. But he could see the platform. It was right in front of him.

—♔   A small shove pushes him to the side, but with his head turned down he spots a  cellphone on the floor. It wasn’t his, that much was certain (but a quick pat to his back pocket to confirm that it was still there was necessary anyways). He picks it up before someone can step on it and smash the thing, and tries to look around to possibly spot a potential owner. 

—♔   All this shoving around wasn’t helping, though. Sora, in a short moment of what his friends would probably call stupidity, went against the crowd of people to attempt to find an emptier spot by the wall. At least here he could breathe for a moment before calling out to the crowd. Probability of anyone actually hearing him was low, but if he spoke his loudest maybe someone could help. Otherwise he’d take it to the security’s lost and found. 

—♔   ”Heeeeeeey! Anyone drop a phone?”

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   The area was bustling; not only were people shoving their way through the crowd but the people were also causing so much noise, an bizarre mix of chatter and talking. But, Jae-ha could hear someone call loudly over the midst, and quickly tried to shuffle his way over. “Ah! Yes, I have... Hold on....” He had tried to wave a hand, in attempt to catch whoever’s attention.

    Upon all the shoving and pushing, Jae-ha finally found himself in a small clearing, and met with the one who had found (what he hoped was) his phone. With a quick exhale, Jae-ha spoke up; “I’m surprised you were even able to find such a small thing amidst this mess of rush hour.”

    “Thank you for going out of your way for picking it up, kind boy. I need to repay you for this act of kindness!”    

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candied hearts || Jae-ha & Avery

[drowning-in-ebony]

Avery nodded and sighed, crossing his arms. “Unfortunately, yes, you would be correct….” He muttered, not in annoyance at the man before him, but rather inwardly towards himself, looking off to the side and flipping some of his hair out of the way before looking to him again and then blinked at his next statement.  His eyes widened vaguely for a moment, as if the man in front of him had read his mind. “I was just wondering about steak, actually….” He said, pupils dilating a bit again, realizing it was in fact, on the menu. “Yes, actually. I would like that instead of the sandwich, perhaps. Thank you, Jae-ha.” He said in his rather typical monotone voice.  Not sure what to do, he simply sat at a chair (that was probably a bit small for him) that was at a table close to the counter and waited, knowing it probably wasn’t proper to just stand there.

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   Bingo! Jae-ha prided himself in his perception of the man, his features beaming happily. “Hm! There’s nothing unfortunate about that, dear sir. You shouldn’t be ashamed of that. It’s a lovely trait to have! ♪”

   Nodded, glad that the other was being a bit more conversational now (it made the whole process a lot easier). Jae-ha bowed before taking back the menu, “How do you like your steaks?  I wouldn’t want to just assume since everyone has their difference preferences..~ Well done? Medium rare?”

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“That doesn’t matter! So what if–!!” 

Upon realising he was about to reveal that yes, in fact, he was about to write about his day (and considering previous mentions of his ‘handsome’ roommate, he’d quite rather keep that silent) Kija’s mouth clamps shut. He attempts to keep his level glare, however, and hope that Jae-ha doesn’t pick up on what the rest of that sentence might have been. “I-I’m not hiding anything, Jae-ha! It’s just my notebook and I need it back!” He begins flailing once more for the diary, despite being aware it’ll never work.

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    Oooh, right into his trap! When flustered, Kija seemed to not pay close attention to his choice of words, so as he let out a slip, it caused Jae-ha to smirk. What was inside this notebook of his? “Hmm... But if it’s just a simple notebook, why is it such a big deal then?” 

   Curiosity getting the better of him, Jae-ha started to pry the book open (still holding it high above his head-- he silently thanked the gods for his height and the other’s disadvantage). ...Well shoot. Jae-ha squinted his eyes, trying to figure out what the page had-- to no avail. Was his vision always this bad? 

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He panics, frantically trying to grasp the notebook back. “It wasn’t just left around!! I put it down so I could use it!” he stops to contemplate what Jae-ha said. No way was he about to say what was in it.

“Th-There is no such thing!! Give it back to me!” he finishes on more of a whine than anything else, as he continues trying to reach for the book, of course to no avail.

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    Jae-ha had picked up the book mistaking it for one of his own-- not even wanting to trigger this entire fiasco, but now that it was unveiling, he found himself rather amused. He offered the other a smirk, enjoying watching Kija squirm for whatever was within his grasp. 

“Hm? Use it for what? Going to write about how wonderful your day was spent with your handsome roommate? Oh please, Kija, you’re too sweet ♥” He teased, but remained unfazed, casually stretching his arm away from his reach. “Mm, nope ♪. Not going to give it back, especially now that you made it seem so important...~ Wonder what Kija’s hiding from me...”

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sweet tooth | miyako & jae-ha

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Though some might think it strange, Toshi’s citizens and culture never ceased to fascinate her. There were some in this place that reminded her of those she had exchanged words with at home, and some that brought politicians and scientists she’d read about to mind, but more often than not, the people that Miyako met on the streets and within establishments were colorful in a variety of ways–the man currently standing in her way a fine example.

She was unaccustomed to receiving gifts–especially from strangers–so admittedly, the young woman found herself at a loss for a moment. The man was offering her a small cake (a wrapped one, labeled with a logo she had recently become familiar with), but…why? She had overheard other civilians complain that this particular brand was quite expensive, so why give it to a random person on the street…?

Unless…maybe…–?

“… I appreciate the generous offer, but I’m afraid I don’t have the money to pay for such a thing.”

Or rather, she did, but not in cash. Many, if not all of her purchases, were made with a credit card–which was really a shame, now that she got a better look at the offered confection. It looked delicious… After a long day at work with few breaks, she could feel her mouth watering.

“Perhaps next time.”

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    Well this certainly wasn’t going as planned. Had he said that she needed to pay for it? Didn’t he just... offer it? Oh, she must be misinterpreting... Jae-ha shook his head, and didn’t move the cake from where he held it to her. “Ah, you’re mistaking me, sweetheart. I’m not asking you to pay for it.” And held it forward, insisting, almost. 

    “It’s just an act of kindness.” He almost wanted to add, please take it so I don’t make a complete fool out of myself-- but he still had some pride left in him. But seeing her initial reaction, he could guess that he was probably going to get painfully rejected. Oh well. Let’s hope nothing too bad happens.

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“Jae-ha! Don’t you dare! Give that back!”

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“Ooooh? But why would you carelessly leave it around? It was just asking for it to be picked up.” Immaturely, he lifted his hands higher-- just so the other couldn’t reach.

“What’s so bad about me taking your notebook anyways? Got embarassing names surrounded by hearts~♪ Oh Kija, how cute of you~♥” 

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intruder! || ki-ja & jae-ha

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Kija watched the other gather up ingredients for breakfast with idle curiosity. It seemed he was one for cooked breakfasts; not that Kija minded, but he would keep it in mind for future reference. The other’s mirror action of his own previously made the smile that had momentarily disappeared crawl back across his face. But he was certainly appreciative of the other’s understanding, despite him having arrived when Jae-ha wasn’t even home—it certainly made things easier for him to have a considerate roommate, even if he did appear to like teasing him already.

He was taking things seriously when it mattered though, he supposed.

After breakfast, he’d have to finish unpacking his boxes and maybe in the process of putting everything away tidily he could clean up the rest of the apartment, too. Especially if cooking wasn’t going to be an option to make up for the intrusion yesterday evening. He had to wonder though, just what it was that kept the other out all night; he wasn’t one to ask invasive questions unless the answers would really affect him, so he simply let the thought live and die in the moment. 

"I wouldn’t mind helping out." he shrugged his shoulders slightly and set his mug down, "what do you want me to do?" he questioned, glancing back to Jae-ha. He cast the latter part of what the other said aside entirely; if he reacted to everything the comments would undoubtedly become endless. As handsome as the other was, indeed, Kija would rather not stroke another guy’s ego simply to get along. It didn’t seem like the other’s confidence would be shattered all that easily anyway.

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    Not surprised at theother’s response, Jae-ha hummed in content to reply. Thinking of what to makewasn’t necessarily the problem; being someone that worked with food on a daily basis. Just from his looks, it was safe to assume that Kija knew at least the basics (hopefully his intuition was correct this time around) of cooking, so this experience was going to be fun. Probably. “Seeing as we both seem terribly tired and to be quite honest, I would like to keep things simple but all the while delicious.” Jae-ha turned back to the ingredients he laid out on the counter and picked up the carton of eggs, and handed them to Kija. “Start with lightly whisking these, then?”

    He fell in a light rhythm, pacing from the counter to the stove where he was already frying some potatoes and in another he tossed a slab of butter for the eggs that Kija was to whisk. It felt.. different... almost a bit foreign to be here cooking with someone. Sure, he never really bothered to invite anyone over (aside from Gigan and the occasional girl), but there was something about the action of cooking with his new room mate made Jae-ha kind of... giddy. Well, let’s not get our hopes up-- and tackle the issues one by one. First with this breakfast.

    “We’re just going to have something simple ♪. If you need any help, please don’t fret to call my name, Kija~” he teased, without turning around to see how the other would react. Maybe he was being a bit excessive? “...You do have experience with cooking, right?” No, being more practical and concerned for both of their safety was probably a better way of putting things.

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candied hearts | masami & jaeha

[mxchagreen]

This guy seemed super friendly! Immediately perking Masami’s previously exhausted mood to a more upbeat, re-energised one, her smile only growing at the sight of all the pastries…Which also resulted in her stomach growling. “It’s good to be here!— Something sweet sounds great right about now, I could barely keep my eyes open a few moments before walking in here.”

"Woah- Really? That’s really nice of you, thanks!" not being one to turn down such a brilliant offer, her eyes were scanning over the drinks menu and the pastries on display, practically sparkling at the beauty known as food. It was making her head hurt just trying to narrow it down to two. "Ah! I don’t think I can decide! Would you mind picking for me? I completely trust your judgement…Barista!"

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    And that was the very reason why Jae-ha loved his job. He loved to see the complete switch that people would have simply by entering the small coffee shop, frowns flipping to smiles. "The feeling is mutual, sweetheart. Business has been flat all day, I'm glad you came by. I'll whip you something good, alright ♪ ?"

    He had already swerved around in the small work kitchen, shuffling with the levers and different ingredients, making his customer a sweet macchiato-- eyeing her from where he worked. Jae-ha couldn't help but mirror her brightness, glad that despite saying she was tired, she still rayed enthusiasm. "Call me Jae-ha. But I'm going to have to ask you for your name in return too~♪" He teased; she wasn't obligated to, but it would be nice.

    Thinking about what she could potentially enjoy, Jae-ha placed her finished drink and the first pastry along with it. "A sweet drink with a lesser pastry. Just so you can enjoy your coffee so you can get back into your groove. I'll try picking another one for you when you're done, so tell me how it is ♪."

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candied hearts || Jae-ha & Avery

[drowning-in-ebony]

Avery tilted his head a bit, and though he seemed to maintain the same expression, a hint of confusion gleamed in his slit pupils. “I didn’t do anything to deserve it.” He muttered simply and then blinked at his next comment that he had hardly expected. 

He smirked in a way that was both surprised and slightly defeated. He had a feeling this guy might have caught on rather quickly to his sweet tooth. He honestly had just planned to buy a large basket of sweets and have that as his meal. He did that a bit too often, surely not to his health’s liking. "Uh….yeah, okay…." He said, and looked to the entree page. He really didn’t know what to pick- it was only a cafe after all.  "I guess a sandwich is fine." He said, pointing at a random sandwich on the menu. "I can have that with whatever desserts.." He said, as if the sandwich would be the side. It’s not as if he didn’t love protein based things also; like steaks, and whatever else- but lord, was his sweet tooth bad…. "I don’t really mind whatever it is or the price, I’m sure you’ve got a good idea of what tastes good, so I’ll leave it up to you." He said, really starting to crave a steak at that point as well….damn it. Did they even have that on the menu? He hadn’t looked very carefully, having been to preoccupied with his sweets. 

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    Aw boo. It seemed that this customer seemed to deject his flattery rather harshly, but that's okay. Sweet nothings didn't fancy everyone. Jae-ha simply chuckled in response to the other's rejection to his offer, letting the topic drop. Well, if the other was insistent on refusing his free offer, then there was no point on forcing it. 

    As the other started to speak up about what he was going to order, Jae-ha had sauntered over, taking out a notepad and pen from his apron, ready to write down-- but frowned instead. So he was one of those kind of customers. There wasn't anything wrong with not being decisive or knowing what to eat... Especially if there wasn't much traffic. But in other occasions, it would have bothered him.

    "...Hmm ♪." Hummed particularly to himself in thought-- as he saw the small glint in the other's eye. It seemed that they had taken notice of a certain item on the menu...~ "..~? Well... From the looks of it, not only do you have a sweet tooth.. but your appetite seems far too large to only be satisfied with pastries." 

    "How about a hearty steak? You look like a steak kind of guy?" Pft, as if you could tell that by someone's appearance. It was only a matter of luck that Jae-ha saw the other's eyes trailing said item on the menu. Instead of writing it on his notepad, Jae-ha had put it back, mentally taking it down. But before he left to return behind the counter, Jae-ha offered him a smile. "My name's Jae-ha, by the way. Call me if you ever change your mind about some orders ♪."

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[lawfulblue]

'Before it seemed as if she could have written, there came news of the first skirmish…'

Smoothing the pad of his thumb over the thin, soft paper of the page he read from. It was a Howells short story, one he had read before yet enough time having passed since he last set eyes upon the words. Munakata had a way with this sort of thing, becoming nostalgic over small things or simply making a routine out of menial tasks that did not really have to be completed as often as he did. Maybe he was becoming too comfortable in the familiarity of habit. How unlike him, he thought.

Before he had realized that his attention had strayed from the book in his gloved hands, Munakata realized that his company at the bus stop had grown by one. Glancing up over the rim of his specs, he noticed the woman had shifted uncomfortably from one side of him to the other, treating Munakata as a barrier from their new guest.

The male seemed to have a hurt expression on his face, though it was flimsy and put-on. Blinking slowly, Munakata smiled at him.

"Is something the matter?"

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   Despite working as a barista and encountering countless of faces throughout a single day; he liked to believe he was good at remembering others. There were times that Jae-ha even went out of his way to interact with certain regulars (mostly because he believed that having a nice friendly relationship was... never a bad thing, right?). So when Jae-ha recognized one of his usual customers, he thought it wouldn't be bad to send her a smile and a perhaps spark  up a conversation. But he thought wrong.

    Instead, it seemed she had shifted herself to avoid Jae-ha, as he faced the other man at the bus stop. Great. He probably gave off the wrong impression, especially to this new stranger... Jae-ha kept his smile (trying to not make it seem strained), as he shifted his attention to the man who spoke up. 

    "Aah. Nothing in particular. I just thought I saw someone I recognized..." And made eye contact with the woman behind the other male, sighing inwardly. "I apologize for disturbing your reading." Naturally, his eyes then trailed towards to what he was reading-- but thought it was rude, so decided to continue the awkward (but already) established conversation. "...What is it that you are reading, if you don't me asking? It looks rather familiar... ♪"

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intruder! || ki-ja & jae-ha

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Kija pursed his lips and held back another protest against what the other was saying. Apparently whatever he said wouldn’t get through to Jae-ha anyway, so he should just let it go. Not that it wouldn’t bother him to let the other have a victory over him already, but it was his first day here and it would be better to make somewhat of a good impression on his room mate at the end of the day. He turned his attention to the counter top where Jae-ha was making the coffee—noting the uncleanliness of it all, and mentally making the decision to fix that when he had the time.

“Thank you.” the young man smiled at the other as he took the cup from his hands; though he was still wary of the other after his teasing moments ago, it didn’t seem like he was all bad. He watched the other move out of the way, a little bemused by how graceful the movement was—but he supposed it suited him. Though Jae-ha had been the one to compliment him earlier, Jae-ha wasn’t lacking any charm himself. Not that the fact was of any importance to Kija right now; he took it upon himself to finish preparing his coffee, adding both milk and a little sugar, before turning back to the other as he spoke.

A small hum was the only thing that left him for a moment, as he considered the offer. Now that he thought about it; it was morning, and he hadn’t seen this guy until now. He canted his head with a slightly curious look, “I appreciate the offer, but have you gotten any rest yourself?” he asked, removing one hand from his coffee cup to point at the man’s face, “your eyes look kind of tired.” Well, at least the one eye that he could see clearly appeared to be. “I don’t mind making it instead, I’m the one who’s suddenly intruded overnight, after all.” he added, once again smiling a little and clasping the mug back between both of his hands before sipping.

“The coffee is good, though, thank you… again.”

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   Jae-ha had already been shuffling through the fridge, collecting ingredients and piling them into his arms. Despite not being home often, the apartment was visited often by some of the helpers of Gigan’s gang—so there was a multitude of fresh groceries in the fridge. …Jae-ha was going to need to tell Ki-ja about the numerous people that had a key to this apartment so he wouldn’t freak out about it later on (that and the fact that Ki-ja didn’t even realize he had come through the window just earlier). Yeah… there were a lot of things that he was going to clarify with his new roommate. But it was easier to take in information over a meal… right?

   As Ki-ja spoke up, Jae-ha rose up from the fridge and gave him his attention—but frowned. “…Do I really look tired?” Oh wait… just his eyes? The frown deepened as Jae-ha realized what the other was probably pointing at. Sure Jae-ha had relatively long nights but he made sure to cover it up (Damn, maybe he ought to invest in some new makeup brands…) Consciously, Jae-ha touched around his eyes with his free hand, and pursed his lips. Realizing his actions were similar to how Ki-ja acted earlier, Jae-ha withdrew his hands. “There isn’t anything wrong with that, though. You needed to move in, and a place to settle for the night. Nothing to make up for.” 

    Despite the long night he did in fact have, Jae-ha was kind of in a good mood, cooking shouldn't be too much of a chore. Looking at Ki-ja, another idea came into mind instead. Jae-ha had put aside the ingredients on the counter and leaned against it, smirking towards his roommate. "Hmm... well how about we just cook together then? It'll be twice as fast. And it'll be great to get to know your new handsome, good-looking roommate. No?"