đŐ. .ŐđŠŻââ *â LOVE LANGUAGE. cortis x fem!reader , headcanons : fluff && playfulness !!
james : words of affirmation
this man can be so silly at times but he is also super smooth with his words. he is so charming, he will have you smiling from ear to ear every single time. i also believe that he is the type to write you letters !!! whether itâs you birthday, anniversary or any other important day, he will not just give you the most thoughtful gift ever but he will pair it up with the cutest love letter which will have you crumbling and crying in his arms. he just has such a way with words when it comes to you. ( he is such a green flag honestly )
juhoon : quality time
we all know that he can be quite introverted, so even though with you he manages to come out of his shell, he still has his moments. he wants to spend as much time as possible with you. he views you as his safe place. he will come over no matter his social battery, if his social battery is full, he will come and genuinely talk non stop with you about whatever is on your mind, but if his social battery is low, that still wonât stop him from coming over. he will come over and just sit next to you while youâre each doing your own thing, finding comfort in your warmth and knowing that even though thereâs silence between you two, itâs never awkward silence.
martin : acts of service
he takes his role as the leader very seriously. he takes such good care of his members which genuinely makes me think how much of a good boyfriend he would be to you. and itâs probably one of the few times where he is nonchalant because letâs face it, martin is nowhere close to being nonchalant. he takes care of people like itâs his second nature, so you better believe he does the same with you. he takes care of you and looks out for you like itâs nothing, like his actions arenât the reason behind all the butterflies in your belly. he makes sure you eat, he helps you with your errands, he always walks you home, he comes over with soup when your sick or with chocolate and extra cuddles when youâre on your period, heâs just such a gentleman !!!!!
seonghyeon : gift giving
princess !!! treatment !!! 100% !!! definitely spends almost half of his pay check on you. no matter if you tell him not to, he will not listen. he just wants to take his lady ( you ) out on cute dates now that he has the money too. he will take you shopping and spoil you, he will take you out on that fancy restaurant or that over priced coffee spot, he will come with you on your nail appointment + pay for your nails obviously, he just wants to spoil his favourite girl rotten. ( the princess treatment we all deserve, never settle for less ladies )
keonho : physical touch
if he isnât touching you in some way he will literally explode !!!! he doesnât care he just wants to be close to you. whether itâs his hand on your shoulder, him laying his head on your lap, him squishing your chubby cheeks, his hand on the small of your back guiding you somewhere, holding your hand and swaying it, he just wants hold you. he is literally like a koala, hanging off of you 24/7. he is sososo clingy but how could you ever resist his cute boyish smile and puppy dog eyes ? spoiler alert : you canât.
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author's note. eeeek i love them downnnn this was fun to make bc it genuinely just flowed out of me anywho have this and something else i drop later :3
Martin Edwards Park as your boyfriend is literally golden retriever plus music producer and it's incredibly messy but in the best way possible.
He loves to spam you with voice memos at 3AM like "BABE BABE listen to this beat I just made" and it's either the hardest thing you've ever heard or just him beatboxing for 45 seconds. And it makes you giggle every time. Either way he's sitting there in the dark waiting for your response like his life depends on it. If you say anything even remotely positive, he's screenshotting it and probably crying a little.
Height difference goes crazy with him. Dude is 6'3" so he's always leaning down to hear you, resting his chin on top of your head, using you as an armrest (even though you threaten to fade him every time). His ass thinks it's hilarious. You'll be trying to have a serious conversation and he's just there towering over you with that stupid fond smile that makes you forget why you were even mad.
Martin is tactile. In other words, clingy, touchy etc. Like cannot keep his hands to himself tactile. Always holding your hand, playing with your fingers, pulling you into random hugs from behind. In the studio he'll have you sit on his lap while he works, one arm around your waist, the other on the mouse, and he's fully multitasking like it's normal. If you try to move he's like "no, what are you doing?" without even looking away from the screen.
His love language is making you playlists. You'll wake up to a new Spotify playlist titled some random shit like "songs that remind me of ur face" or "for when i'm feining for u (i miss u x3000)" and it's 3 hours long. He's put thought into the order too, like it tells a story. And if you tell him you listened to it, he gets so hypeâMartin will quiz you on your favorite songs and get fake offended if you skipped any.
Date nights are lowkey spontaneous and always involve music somehow. He'll be like "get dressed we're going out" and suddenly you're at this tiny underground show or some record store that's open till midnight. Or you'll just drive around aimlessly with the windows down, his hand on your thigh, aux cord privileges fully yours because he's obsessed with your music taste. Because, of course he loves everything his girlfriend does.
When he's producing for other artists or sunbae-nims he gets really in his head about it. Like he'll work himself to exhaustion and forget to eat. It's at a point where you've learned to just show up with food and sit with him quietly until he takes a break. He always pretends he's annoyed but pulls you into the biggest hug after and mumbles "thank you" into your hair.
Martin is so proud of you, it's almost embarrassing. He will hype you up for literally anything. You could send him a fit pic and he's posting it on his close friends like "LOOK AT MY GIRLFRIEND??? HELLO???" with 50 heart emojis. The members clown him for it constantly but he genuinely doesn't care because he looooves you into the next dimension.
He's also very thoughtful in ways that catch you off guard. He remembers every little thing you mention in passing. For example, you said you liked a specific snack once three months ago? He's buying it every time he sees it. You mentioned wanting to learn guitar? He's already ordered you one and cleared space in his schedule to teach you.
Arguments tend to be rare because he HATES conflict with you specifically. If something's wrong he wants to talk it out immediately, gets all serious and holds both your hands like "what's going on, baby, talk to me." He'll listen to everything you have to say without interrupting, and even if he disagrees he's so respectful about it. He also apologizes when he's wrong without making excuses because he's doesn't like bullshit.
Sometimes, his negative side does shine through. Martin can be overwhelming sometimes. Like his energy is a lot and there are days where you just need quiet and he's bouncing off the walls talking a mile a minute about seven different things. He doesn't always read the room well, especially when he's excited about something. You've had to tell him straight up "I need you to chill for a sec" and he gets it, but in the moment he just doesn't notice he's being too much.
He also has a tendency to overwork himself, especially with production. He'll stay up for 48 hours straight working on a track, forget to eat, ignore his health completely. You've found him passed out at his desk multiple times. When you try to get him to take breaks he gets frustrated, says he's "almost done" (he's never almost done). It's scary sometimes because you worry about him burning out but he's so driven he doesn't know how to stop.
When it's late and you're both tired, he gets extra sweet with you. He traces patterns on your skin absentmindedly, plays with your hair, asks you random deep questions like "do you think we knew each other in past lives?" He'll fight sleep just to stay up talking to you, even though he has practice early. When he finally does fall asleep he's got you locked in his arms like he's scared you'll disappear.
Also he's definitely the type to send you songs he's working on like "doesn't this remind you of us? it's goated, right" and it's the most beautiful thing you've ever heard and now you're crying at 2PM on a Wednesday. He acts all shy about it after like he didn't just create the soundtrack to your entire relationship.
âź â â ZHAO YUFAN / JAMES
James is quiet in a way that makes you hyper-aware of everything he does. He's not awkward-quiet at all, just... incredibly selective. When he talks, it's because he actually has something to say, which makes people listen harder than they normally would.
He's like incredibly versatile in the sense that he can be the goofiest goober ever and also be so freaking intimidating (reference to him in the airport footage hello).
He's NOT a big texter but when he does text you it's either a full essay about something he's been thinking about OR just "i need to talk" at four in the morning with no context. You've learned both require immediate attention. The essays are him being vulnerable in the only way he knows how, and the random texts are him missing you badly but being too shy to say it outright.
James is big on quality time but in the most lowkey way. He doesn't need to be doing anything specific, he just wants you there, you know? You'll be sitting in the same room in complete silence, him working on music, you doing whatever, and he's fully content. Every so often he'll look over at you and smile to himself before going back to what he was doing. If you catch him, he gets so flustered and tries to play it off.
His pet names for you are either in Chinese or Thai and he REFUSES to tell you what they mean at first. You had to literally beg him for translations and even then he got all embarrassed about it even tho he was the one who made them. Now you use them back and he malfunctions every single time, tries to hide his face because he's blushing too hard.
James shows love through acts of service in the most thoughtful ways. Your phone's always charged because he plugs it in without asking. There's always your favorite snacks stocked at his place. He notices when you're cold before you say anything and he's already handing you his hoodie. He'll tie your shoes if they come undone, fix your necklace clasp if it's twisted, move hair out of your face when you're eating. He never makes a big deal out of any of it, but he does baby you occasionally.
When he's comfortable, he's so funny in this really dry, sarcastic way that has you dying. He'll troll you with the straightest face and then crack up at your reaction. The members say you're the only person who can make him laugh that hard, and that's not something he takes lightly. Your laugh is literally his favorite sound.
Studio sessions with him are intimate in a way that's hard to explain. He'll let you sit in while he works, which the members say he NEVER does with anyone. He'll ask for your opinion on stuff and actually take it seriously, incorporate your ideas. Sometimes he'll just look over lyrics with you sitting in his lap, your head on his shoulder, and those are his most productive sessions because you ground him.
He's terrible at expressing feelings verbally but somehow always knows exactly what you need to hear. Like he'll say the most simple thing but it hits so hard because of the way he says it, the way he looks at you when the words leave his mouth. "I'm glad you're here" shouldn't make you wanna cry but when James says it you feel it.
Date nights are super chill. Cooking together at home, watching movies in languages you don't understand while he translates, late night drives where you just talk about everything and nothing. He's not about grand gestures, he's about making sure you feel loved in the small everyday moments.
With arguments, he's patient, listens to understand not just to respond, and takes accountability when he's wrong. He never raises his voice, never says things he doesn't mean. He is always honest if he has an issue which is good. If you need space he gives it, but always checks in to make sure you're okay.
But on a real note, James can be brutally honest to the point where it hurts sometimes. He doesn't sugarcoat anything, even when maybe he should. If you ask his opinion he's giving it to you straight, with zero filter whatsoever. Sometimes you're not ready for that level of honesty and it stings. He's not trying to be mean, he genuinely thinks he's helping, but there are moments where you wish he'd be a little gentler with his words. When you tell him he hurt your feelings he gets quiet, processes it, then feels terrible about it. He's working on the delivery but old habits die hard.
He also has this habit of shutting down when he's going through something. You have to practically drag it out of him and even then he's reluctant. Says he doesn't want to burden you with his problems (even though you've told him a million times that's literally what you're there for). It's frustrating because you want to support him but he won't let you in during those times.
He's stupidly talented and acts like it's nothing. You'll mention wanting to learn something and he'll casually go, "I can show you," then proceed to be the most patient teacher alive. He never makes you feel dumb for not getting it right away, just keeps explaining different ways until it clicks.
James at night is your favorite version of him though. His guard is completely down, he's extra affectionate, says things he'd never say during the day. His texts get longer and more thoughtful. He'll send voice messages in Chinese or Thai, forgetting to translate until you remind him, then he laughs at himselfâthe most genuine sound you've learned to appreciate.
He tells you in detail how much you mean to him, how scared he was to let someone in because of things he's gone through but how grateful he is that it was you. He holds your face in his hands and kisses your forehead like you're the most precious thing in the world. Those moments feel like he's letting you see the version of himself he doesn't show the world, and it's genuinely everything.
âź â â KIM JUHOON
Juhoon is the definition of "acts nonchalant but is actually such a cinnamon roll." He'll try to play it cool, but then you'll say something nice and he gets flustered so easily it's almost funny. His ears turn red before his face does, and he always tries to hide it by looking away or suddenly becoming very interested in his phone. it's so incredibly endearing you get emotional sometimes.
Height complex is real with him. He's 5'9" which is perfectly fine but Martin's existence haunts him daily. LOL. You've caught him standing up straighter around his leader multiple times. You think it's adorable and tell him so, which makes him whine and pout. But then you'll say you like his height because it's perfect for hugs and kissing and suddenly he's smug about it.
He has this competitive streak that comes out at random times. You'll be doing something completely mundane and he'll go, "Bet I can do it better," with a straight face. And then if he loses? He pouts. Full-on pouts like a kid, arms crossed, refusing to make eye contact until you stop laughing at him.
Basketball Juhoon is something else entirely though. He gets all cocky and competitive, shows off his skills, flexes when he makes a good shot. If you're watching, he plays 10x better because he's trying to impress you (it works every time). After practice, he's sweaty and tired but still makes time to see you, still asks about your day even though he's exhausted.
He's SO good at making you feel heard. Like you'll be ranting about something that happened and he's giving you his full attention, nodding along, asking follow-up questions. Remembers details you don't even remember telling him. And he remembers detailsâtalks about them days later in conversation, proving he wasn't just humoring you. Brings stuff up weeks later like "didn't you say you had that thing today? how'd it go?"
Juhoon asks about your day in this specific way that makes it clear he actually cares about the answer. He'll listen to you ramble about the most boring stuff and nod along like it's the most interesting thing he's heard all week. And he remembers detailsâbrings them up days later in conversation, proving he wasn't just humoring you.
He's kind of protective without being overbearing. If you're walking together, he positions himself on the street side. If it's crowded, his hand hovers near your back to make sure you don't get separated. He never calls attention to it, just does it naturally like it's not even a conscious decision.
Date nights with Juhoon are thoughtful and planned. He's not spontaneous really, likes to have things figured out ahead of time. Takes you to places he thinks you'll like, always has a backup plan if something falls through. He literally gets nervous before dates still which is so cute because you're literally already together???
He's the worst at hiding his feelings, which is crazy because you'd think he'd be the best. If something's bothering him you can tell immediately. His energy shifts, he gets even quieter, zones out. When you ask him about it, he tries to act like it's nothing but breaks after like 30 seconds and tells you everything. He ends up feeling so much better after, always says "I don't know what I'd do without you" in this soft voice that makes you wanna cry.
Juhoon can be really insecure sometimes and it manifests in not-great ways. He compares himself to the other members a lot, especially Martin (the height thing is deeper than just jokes). Sometimes he'll get in his head about not being good enoughânot tall enough, not talented enough, not enough period. When he's in those moods he gets distant, starts overthinking everything you say to him, convinces himself you deserve better. You have to actively reassure him and even then it takes a while for him to believe it. It's exhausting sometimes, loving someone who can't see how amazing they are.
He can also be kinda of passive aggressive when he's upset instead of just saying what's wrong. He'll say "I'm fine" when he's clearly not fine, then get annoyed that you can't read his mind. You've had to tell him multiple times that you're not a mind reader, he needs to use his words. He's working on it but sometimes old patterns come back.
Juhoon is possessive but in this sweet way. He doesn't like when people flirt with you (even though you're clearly not interested) and gets all pouty about it after. You have to reassure him with kisses and he STILL sulks a little before finally cracking a smile. It's territorial but adorable.
When he's sleepy he becomes a whole different person. He gets extra cuddly, nuzzles into your neck, mumbles nonsense about how much he loves you. He falls asleep holding you and if you try to move even a little he tightens his grip and whines in his sleep. You've stopped trying to escape, it's impossible.
His camera roll is 70% you and he's not embarrassed about it. Candids of you doing literally nothing, screenshots of your texts when you say something cute, pictures of you sleeping (which is creepy but also kind of sweet??). The members have seen his gallery by accident and clown him endlessly but he just shrugs like "yeah and what about it? At least I have a girlfriend."
He hates fighting with you. He gets genuinely upset, not angry just hurt. Constantly wants to fix things immediately, will apologize first even if he's not fully in the wrong just because he can't stand the distance. And Juhoon makes sure you both talk it through completely before moving on, never goes to bed angry.
He stress-eats ramyeon at concerning hours. You'll get a text at 2 in the morning like "you awake?" and you know he's sitting in his kitchen with a pot of ramyeon, probably overthinking something. If you offer to keep him company, he perks up immediately, and suddenly it's a whole thingâyou talking him through whatever's on his mind while he eats and periodically insists he's fine even though he's clearly not.
âź â â EOM SEONGHYEON
Dating Seonghyeon is like being with your best friend who also happens to be the most attractive person you've ever seen. Genuinely.
The banter between you two is your favorite. It's constant roasting, teasing, and playful arguing about literally everything. You've almost built up immunity, but then he'll say something unexpectedly sweet and completely throw you off. The members can't tell if you're fighting or flirting half the time (it's always flirting). He'll say something sarcastic and you'll fire back and he gets this look in his eyes that makes it known that he's kidding before coming back with another comment. It's your love language.
Seonghyeon acts all nonchalant about the relationship but he's literally so down bad, it's embarrassing. He tries to play it cool then does something like drive 40 minutes just to bring you food you mentioned wanting once. When you call him out he's like "it was on my way" (it absolutely was not on his way and you both know it).
His lock screen is a picture of you and when people point it out he just shrugs like yeah, that's my girl. Meanwhile he spent 45 minutes choosing the his favorite photo out of his 15 choices. His home screen is you too. His wallet has a photo card of you. Man is WHIPPED but will literally never admit it out loud.
He's nerdy in a way he tries to hide but absolutely fails at. He'll reference some obscure movie or start explaining how something works in way too much detail, then catch himself and go, "Anyway, that's not important," even though he clearly wants to keep talking about it. If you encourage him, he lights up and suddenly you're getting a full lecture on film theory or production techniques.
Seonghyeon in the studio. Oh my god. It's so attractive it's actually unfair. Watching him produce is an experience because he's so focused and talented and in his element. He'll have you listen to rough drafts of his lyrics and value your opinion so much, incorporate your feedback. He says you inspire him because you're part of his real life, that some of his best work comes from just thinking about you.
He has like a hundred tracks from his trainee days and sometimes he'll play them for you late at night, and tell you the stories behind them. Those moments feel sacred because you know he doesn't share that side of himself with many people. He's vulnerable in a way he usually isn't and you make sure he knows how talented he is, how proud you are of him.
Seonghyeon has the worst poker face when he's embarrassed. You'll catch him doing something he thinks is embarrassingâsinging along to a song, getting excited about something "uncool"âand he'll immediately try to play it off, but his whole face is red and he's avoiding eye contact. It's became a game at this point, trying to catch him in these moments because his reactions are priceless.
He's surprisingly good at giving advice. Not in the typical "everything will be okay" way, but in a practical, logical way that actually helps. He'll break down your problems, offer solutions you hadn't considered, and somehow make you feel better without ever being sappy about it.
Movie nights are a thing with you two. He's a film nerd, so he always has recommendations, explains techniques and symbolism while you watch. You've learned so much accidentally just from dating him. Sometimes you'll reference something he taught you and he gets this proud smile with those big dimples that makes your heart literally explode from cuteness aggression.
Seonghyeon is not a morning person whatsoever but he wakes up for you anyway. If you have an early day after sleeping over, he's up with you, making sure you eat something before you leave, kissing you goodbye even though he's half asleep. Then immediately goes back to bed for four more hours but still, the effort is noted and appreciated.
When he's annoyed with you he attempts to give you the silent treatment but it never lasts because he can't stand not talking to you. You'll let him sulk for like 20 minutes max before poking him until he cracks. He tries so hard to stay mad but ends up laughing and then he's annoyed that you made him laugh. It's a whole cycle.
He's weirdly sentimental about specific stuff. He kept ticket stubs from movies you've seen together, polaroids from random days, your hair tie on his wrist. And of course, a whole folder on his phone of just you two. Sometimes you'll catch him scrolling through it with this soft ass face and when he notices you watching he gets all flustered and defensive. My fingers just did it themselves, what?
Seonghyeon also does this thing where he fixes things without asking. Your phone brightness is too low? He's already adjusted it. You haven't ordered your food? He's already ordered for you. You're cold? He's passing you his jacket before you can protest. And if you thank him, he waves it off like it's annoying that you even noticed.
In addition to that, he's actually cracked at reading your moods. He knows when you need space vs when you need him there, when you need him to be silly vs when you need serious support. He adjusts his energy to match what you need without you having to ask. It's like he has a sixth sense for your emotions.
Physical affection is constant but casual. Hand on your thigh when you're sitting down, fingers playing with yours absentmindedly, random forehead kisses as he walks past. It's never performative, just natural, like touching you is as normal as breathing to him.
He loooves when you wear his clothes. His hoodies, his shirts, especially his jewelry. He thinks you look better in them than he does (his words, not yours). Takes pictures of you in his clothes that you're not allowed to see because he gets shy about how many there are.
Pet names are so necessary from him. Calls you "idiot" affectionately, "dummy" when you do something cute-stupidâwhich you used to think was so cringe in relationships. But then in soft moments it's "baby" said so gently it gives you bad cuteness aggression. The duality is insane and he knows exactly what he's doing.
When you're sick or tired he goes into nanny mode hard. Makes sure you're eating, staying hydrated, getting enough rest. He gets genuinely worried but tries to hide it behind jokes. Will stay up with you if you can't sleep, play with your hair until you drift off. Makes you promise to tell him if you need anything, even if it's like 3 in the morning.
Arguments get resolved pretty quickly because neither of you can stay mad long. He's good at communicating, talking through issues logically while still validating your feelings. Takes accountability, apologizes sincerely, makes sure you both understand each other before moving forward. Never brings up past arguments, believes in actually resolving things not just moving past them.
But here's the thingâSeonghyeon bottles up his stress like it's an Olympic sport. When he's overwhelmed with his performance or schedules or production deadlines, he doesn't tell you. He just keeps pushing through, acting like everything's fine until he eventually explodes over something small and random. You've learned to read the signs now (he gets quieter, more sarcastic than usual, pulls away slightly) but it's still frustrating because you want to help but he won't let you until he's at his breaking point. He's getting better at it but it's a process.
He can also be really stubborn during arguments. Like once he's decided he's right about something, good luck changing his mind. It's the logic brain thingâhe thinks he's being rational when really he's just being hardheaded. Sometimes you have to literally walk away and come back later when he's had time to actually think about your perspective. He always apologizes after though, admits when he was being difficult.
Seonghyeon overall is just like perfect boyfriend though.
âź â â AHN KEONHO
Keonho as your boyfriend is like dating a literal puppy who also happens to be the funniest person alive.
He genuinely has energy for miiiles. He's constantly moving, constantly talking, constantly doing something. The only time he's still is when he's sleeping or when you're playing with his hair (which knocks him out in approximately 30 seconds). Being with him is never boring because he simply does not know how to be calm.
Keonho is so openly affectionate it's almost overwhelming (in the best way). He holds your hand everywhere, kisses your cheek randomly, hugs you from behind while you're doing literally anything. He's like a koala, always attached to you somehow. The members tease him about it constantly but he genuinely does not care even a little bit.
His contact name for you in his phone is something like "my sweet angel â€ïž" with like fifteen emojis and he's not embarrassed about it at all. Answers your calls with "hi baby!!!" in front of everyone. Posts you on his Instagram story constantly with captions like "prettiest person alive" and heart emojis. The members have staged interventions about how down bad he is. He ignores them every time.
But only after you guys start dating. Because before? Oh, he got anxious every time he even saw your name view his story or send him a text. It was bad. He would nonchalantly answer the phone like, "Yeah, what's up?"
Cookie is basically your child now. Keonho gets so happy when you come over and Cookie gets excited, takes approximately 900 pictures of you playing with his dog. Has a whole album on his phone called "my two favorites" and it's just you and Cookie. Sometimes Cookie sits between you during movie night and Keonho pouts about it until you give him extra attention.
He's the baby of the group so he's used to being babied in a small way but with you he wants to be the boyfriend, wants to take care of you. He opens doors, carries your stuff, tries to reach things on high shelves even though sometimes he can't quite get them (you don't tell him that, and let him have his moment). Keonho gets so proud when he does boyfriend things successfully.
Food is a big thing with him. He usually hates sharing food buuuut with you? He always wants to share everything he's eating with you, feeds you bites of his food, orders extra so you can try things. His love language might actually be feeding you at this point. Also he still loves French fries (his words) so there's always fries involved somehow. You've accepted this as part of the relationship.
He's so competitive about everything, oh my god. Video games? Fighting for his LIFE to win. Board games? Taking it personally. Random challenges? Absolutely cannot lose. If he loses, he pouts so hard, full bottom lip out, dramatic sighs, the works. You have to kiss him back to happiness and he's shameless about it, knows exactly what he's doing because he gives you that smirk and pulls you in.
Keonho gets jealous easy but tries to play it off. Someone looks at you too long and he's immediately at your side, arm around your waist, making it very clear you're together. You think it's funny and kinda cute so you don't call him out on it. He appreciates that.
His texts are insane. Sends you 47 messages in a row about seventeen different topics, voice memos that are just him screaming about something that happened, random pictures throughout the day. Your phone is constantly going off and you've learned to love it because it means he's thinking about you.
His date ideas are always fun and sometimes unpredictable. One day you're at an amusement park, next time you're having a picnic, then suddenly you're at a rage room breaking stuff together. He plans dates based on what he thinks will make you smile, puts genuine thought into it even if he acts like he just threw something together.
When he's tired he becomes so clingy it's actually insane. He needs to be in your arms immediately, face buried in your neck, whining if you try to move. Calls you "baby" in this pouty voice that makes you fold every time. He falls asleep on you constantly and honestly? You don't mind, it's when he looks so peaceful and not a menace.
Keonho is secretly really thoughtful under all the madness. He, of course, remembers important dates, knows your comfort orders from every restaurant, notices when something's bothering you before you say anything. He pays attention in ways people don't expect from someone so energetic.
He gets verrrry hype about your accomplishments like they're his own. You could tell him you finished a big project and he's literally celebrating, telling everyone, so proud he might explode. Your biggest cheerleader always, no matter how small the win. Makes you feel so supported and loved.
Pet names are adorable and plentiful. "Baby" is the default but you also get "babe," "jagiya," "yeobo" when he's being extra, and sometimes just your name said in the softest way that hits harder than any pet name. You call him "Keonho-ya" and he loves it, always lights up when you say it.
Arguments don't happen often because he HATES fighting with you. Gets genuinely sad, wants to resolve things immediately. Sometimes he needs a minute to process but he always comes back ready to talk. He tries to pologizes quickly if he's wrong, never lets things fester. He cannot sleep if you're upset with him.
Here's the hard part thoughâKeonho can be really immature when handling serious situations. Like you'll try to have a serious conversation about something important and he'll make a joke or try to lighten the mood when that's not what you need. He struggles with heavy emotional stuff, doesn't always know how to sit with uncomfortable feelings. Sometimes it feels like he's not taking things seriously enough and it's frustrating because you need him to be present and grown up but he retreats into humor instead.
He also gets really needy when he's anxious or stressed. Like clingy to an almost suffocating degree. He needs constant reassurance, constant attention, constant validation. There are days where you just need space and he's texting you every five minutes like "are you mad at me?" "did I do something wrong?" "do you still love me?" and it's like babe I've been gone for two hours RELAX. You know it comes from a place of insecurity but it's a lot to handle sometimes.
Plus he has a tendency to make everything about himself without realizing it. You'll be venting about your bad day and somehow it circles back to something that happened to him. He's not doing it maliciously, he just gets excited and starts talking, but it makes you feel unheard sometimes. You've had to point it out a few times and he always feels terrible when he realizes he did it.
He leaves his stuff at your place on purpose (hoodies, chargers, snacks) so he has an excuse to come back. You've called him out on it and he just grins like "oops guess I have to come over again." Not slick at all but you let him get away with it.
He is just so freaking cute.
Another Keonho comes out when it's just you two at night in the dark, though. That's when he slows down, gets all soft and cuddly. Talks about the future casually, mentions you in it like it's obvious you'll be there. "When we get our own place" or "our kids are gonna be so cute" said so naturally it makes your heart stop. Holds your face and just looks at you like he can't believe you're real. Tells you he loves you in seventeen different ways before finally falling asleep tangled up with you.
( SHOWS ) â± f! reader đđđ est rls skinship kissing bf! martin random headcanons can be read as another au of mgxdoawk au or not âââââ wc 680 : s. how i imagine martin to be as a boyfriend.
bf! martin is the type to hold your hand and suddenly put them in the pockets of his jacket to keep your hand warm. doesnt matter if you say it or not, the moment he feels your hand getting cold even as your holding hands, he shoves them in his pocket and continues to hold your hand.Â
bf! martin is the type to shower you in kisses when the two of you meet up for a date. whether it be your forehead, your cheeks, nose, lipsâexpect to be attacked by soft pecks all over your face.
bf! martin is the type to just let you pull him anywhere without retaliating. he doesnt care at all where he goes as long as he's with you. shopping and you suddenly see a really nice shirt on sale? his arm is suddenly being tugged to the opposite direction of the aisle and he doesnt even care.Â
bf! martin is the type to pull your belt loops or arm to kiss you. he'd do this a lot when you're upset at him and you attempt to walk away in frustration. he tugs you in his arms gently, saying things like please don't walk away from me or dont leave me alone before pulling you into a sweet, long kiss.Â
bf! martin is the type to completely trip over his words when you flirt with him, feeling dizzy and extremely flustered. martin is a flirt, no doubt. he flirts with you every waking moment, flattering you and giving you compliments every single chance he gets. but when it's your turn to flirt back? suddenly all his charm is gone. he turns into a stuttering mess as his face slowly turns red.Â
bf! martin is the type to suddenly show up at your front door with flowers in hand when he knows your upset. he'd ring the doorbell and when he sees your face, he hides behind your favorite bouquet of flowers in shyness.Â
bf! martin is also the type to suddenly climb through your bedroom window when you're upset, or because he wants to hangout but your parents won't allow him over. he definitely falls through the window like a loser, though.Â
bf! martin is the type to do matching fits with you without a doubt. he's a fashion alcoholic, he even said it himself that he'd rather starve than not go shopping for clothes. he has many things in his closet that he could wear to match with you. it doesn't matter if you propose it, if he does, or if it's unsaid. he's always down to match outfits with you. there's also definitely no swag gap between you guys.Â
bf! martin is also the type to pick out your outfits for the day when you feel indecisive. again, he loves fashion. so when you ask him to pick out an outfit for you, he practically jumps to his feet and starts digging through your closet. or when you already have outfits planned and you just can't choose, suddenly your doing twirls and walking in and out of your closet like a runway model as he watches closely.Â
bf! martin is the type to listen to your rants attentively and give his two cents every so often. if it's simply just things that pissed you off during your day that made you even more upset, or drama that you overheard, he's there to listen (and gossip, too).
bf! martin is the type to hype you up in anything you do. saying things like that's my baby or my girlfriend is so talented or just being loud as hell. it doesn't matter what it is, he's your number one hype man.Â
bf! martin is the type to love you loudly with physical touch and words of affirmation. more heavy on the physical touch part. he loves hugging you, holding hands, keeping his arms around your waist and kissing your temples while walking down the street. he's also really good with words, often giving you reassurance and overall just being loud with his love for you.Â
LOREEN'S NOTES đïž ive been very martinholic lately SEONGHYEON LOOK AWAY....if this does well i might do the other members cuz this was v fun to write đđ
ITâS JUST US. ââââ zhao yufan headcanons.
IDOL!JAMES x IDOL!READER âË⥠fluff. established relationship. private relationship. idol life.
SYNOPSIS ⧠random headcanons of bf!james if both of you were idols.
âŽïž BF!JAMES who always memorizes your schedule so he can text you âgood luckâ right before every important thing you do. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who acts playful and teasing in public around his members and the cameras, but the moment youâre alone he softens completely, voice quieter, and hands gentler. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who learns to love late-night convenience store runs because thatâs the only âdateâ you can manage during busy times. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who hates comebacks not because of the work, but because it always means less sleep, fewer messages, and longer times without hearing your voice. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who sneaks into your apartment way past midnight, hair still damp from a shower at the dorm, eyes heavy with exhaustion and you barely have time to speak before heâs dropping into your arms, forehead pressed to your shoulder. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who sends you a few cute and or goofy selfies before every performance, which he never posts because they are specifically for you. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who walks you home while holding your hands with a hood pulled low over his face so nobody can see you both together, and surprisingly it works everytime. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who can't stop hugging you the second he sees you after a long time apart. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who always sneaks out of his dressing room to meet you at the vending machine when having joint schedules with his hood up, mask on, and disappearing through staff hallways like a ghost. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who learns your coffee order by heart even though he doesnât drink it himself. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who presses a quick kiss to your lips before going on stage for luck. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who falls asleep first on your shoulder after long practice days. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who keeps photos you both have taken together in a hidden album labeled with a random emoji for âsafety.â â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who gets extra clingy in private because he canât touch you at all in public. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who always walks a step ahead of you in public but laces your fingers together the second youâre alone. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who apologizes for being busy even when you never complain. â§âË
âŽïž BF!JAMES who drops everything when you need him. â§âË
the waiter steps up with a small smile. âwhat can i get started for you?â
keonho speaks first. âiâll just get a regular iced coffee.â
the waiter nods and writes down his order on the small notepad before looking at you.
you open your mouth. âiâll justââ
âvanilla latte,â keonho says easily.
you blink.
âextra foam, no whipped cream,â he adds.
the waiter nods, scribbling it down like nothing strange just happened. âcoming right up.â
you stare at keonho as the waiter walks away. âyou know, i can order myself.â
he lifts a shoulder. âwell⊠you were going to say it. so i just did a favor for you.â
âyou donât know that. i couldâve ordered something else,â you argue weakly.
âreally?â he teases before speaking again, âthen what were you going to order?â
âuh⊠black coffee?â you say with zero confidence.
he just giggles at you. âi know my girl enough to know her order.â
you cringe at his comment but internally youâre freaking out.
he tilts his head, studying you for a second. âlong day?â
you slowly nod.
âwhat happened?â he asks. âi could automatically tell something was up with you the second i saw you today.â
you look down at your hands. âjust exams. donât worry about it, iâm fine.â
âdonât overwork yourself. seriously, i mean itââ he gets interrupted when the waiter returns, sliding the warm cup in front of you. keonho gently pushes it closer towards you, his fingers brushing yours for just a second too long.
you take a careful sip. the warmth settles in your chest immediately.
âooh! yummy,â you say before taking another small sip.
he smiles into his coffee. âgood. that was the goal.â
you giggle, âwhy are you acting like you made it?â
âshut up.â he teases while playfully rolling his eyes at you.
their was a long silence before he spoke again, âno but actually, please take care of yourself. i hate seeing you stressed out.â he says worryingly.
you look at him with a soft smile, âi will, i promise. and thank you, you do more for me than you realize.â
his voice is just as quiet. âyeah. i plan to keep doing that.â
â«ăđïžâ ⊠âyou overhear your boyfriend telling his friends that youâre âtoo muchâ.
ââââ Idol!juhoon x f!reader â± established relationship. âż à cw. angst, miscommunication, skinship, kissing, hugging, fluff, yearning.
Youâd always been the talkative one.
The bright one.
The one who filled the silence between Juhoonâs quiet sentences with warmth and laughter and questions that sometimes didnât even need answering.
And he liked that â or at least you thought he did.
You never meant to eavesdrop that day. Youâd dropped by the practice room with iced coffees, one for each of the cortis members, because theyâd been rehearsing for hours. You were used to the teasing you got when you did things like that â keonho telling Juhoon, âMan, your girlfriendâs a saint,â or seonghyeon making dramatic fake cries about how no one brought him coffee.
The hallway outside the practice room was warm and smelled faintly of floor polish and sweat. You could hear laughter from inside â familiar, easy, the kind of laughter that came from people comfortable with one another.
You never meant to eavesdrop.
You smiled faintly, hand already on the door handle. You were just about to knock when your name floated into the conversation.
âYour girlfriendâs always around these days, huh?â Martin teased, the grin obvious in his voice.
Juhoon laughed â that low, warm laugh you loved. But the words that followed froze you.
âTell me about it. She literally talks from the moment she sees me until I drop her off.â
You froze mid-step, your heart giving a tiny, painful squeeze.
âSheâs sweet though,â James said.
âShe is,â he responded. âBut sometimes itâs like she doesnât have an off switch. I get home from practice dead tired, and sheâll call just to tell me every single thing she did that day.â
The others laughed, and Juhoon chuckled along.
âI donât even know what to say half the time,â he added. âI just nod. If I try to talk, she talks over me anyway.â
The laughter was louder this time. Someone clapped him on the shoulder.
âYouâre too nice, man,â martin said. âIâd have told her to chill already.â
âYeah,â Juhoon said after a pause, voice low but clear. âI donât want to hurt her feelings. She just doesnât know when to stop sometimes. Itâs like⊠she needs attention all the time. It gets exhausting.â
You didnât realize you were holding your breath until your chest started to ache.
Exhausting.
That word echoed in your head, sharp and ugly.
You backed away before you could hear more, your fingers tightening around the drink carrier until the plastic nearly cracked. You didnât even feel the condensation soaking into your sleeve.
You turned and walked away â fast â your vision blurring as you blinked hard, trying to keep the tears from spilling.
âBut she is like my happy pill, my sunshine, my heart so I guess itâs okay.â He says slightly blushing earning a disgusted look from seonghyeon.
âEw.â Seonghyeon says maybe out of envy. âWe get it dude.â James adds on with a chuckle.
He had sounded so casual. So comfortable saying it.
Like it wasnât the first time heâd thought it.
It felt like your chest caved in on itself â because those same things he was laughing about were the parts of you you thought he liked.
The way you filled the spaces. The way you made him laugh when he forgot to.
You thought your chatter kept him company.
But maybe you were just⊠too much.
-
The next few days, Juhoon noticed something was off.
At first, it was small.
You didnât text as much during the day, didnât send him pictures of the random things you saw. When he called, your tone was softer, slower, like you were afraid to disturb him.
When you met up after his schedule, you smiled â but it was the polite kind, the one that didnât quite reach your eyes.
He asked, âYou okay?â
And you nodded. âJust tired.â
But the truth was that you were tired â tired of feeling like your presence might be something he endured rather than enjoyed.
So you decided to try something different: to be quiet, too.
To match his calm. To not be âtoo much.â
At first, Juhoon thought it was sweet that you were being extra gentle.
But then it started to feel⊠wrong.
He noticed how you stopped rambling when you got excited about something. How youâd glance at him before speaking, as if checking whether it was okay to talk. How the little sparkle in your eyes had dulled.
Youâd sit beside him watching a show, not commenting on the funny parts like you used to.
No spontaneous hugs from behind, no random âhey, you know whatâs crazy?â moments.
Just⊠silence.
And Juhoon hated it.
-
One evening, you came over to his dorm after his practice. You brought food, as always, but even the way you set it out was quiet â efficient. You didnât chatter about your day or ask about his rehearsal.
He finally couldnât stand it anymore.
âDid I⊠do something wrong?â he asked hesitantly.
You looked up, startled. âNo. Why?â
âYouâve been different lately,â he said, eyes searching yours. âQuieter.â
You tried to smile. âGuess I figured you liked it better this way.â
His heart dropped. âWhat?â
You let out a small breath, forcing a laugh that didnât sound like you. âJust thought maybe I was too much sometimes.â
Juhoon immediately leaned forward, his brows knitting in confusion and worry. âToo much? Where did that come fromââ
Then it hit him.
The conversation.
The laughter.
His own stupid words.
âY/N,â he murmured, his voice breaking slightly. âYou heard that, didnât you.â
You didnât answer. You looked down at your food instead.
âY/NâŠâ His voice softened. âThat was just stupid talk with the guys. I didnât mean it the way it sounded.â
You stayed quiet, but your silence wasnât angry â it was hurt.
âI know you didnât mean to sound bad,â you said finally. âBut⊠it still hurt. Because I always thought you liked that I talked so much. That I tried to make things fun. Itâs just⊠embarrassing to realize maybe you didnât.â
Juhoon leaned forward, his brow furrowed deeply. âI do like it. I love it.â His tone was firm now, desperate even. âI justâ Iâm bad at talking sometimes. You know that. I didnât mean âtoo muchâ like a bad thing. I just meant⊠you make up for where I canât. Youâre the reason our conversations even happen.â
You blinked, trying to process his words.
âIâm quiet because I donât know how to express things easily,â he continued, his voice low and earnest. âBut that doesnât mean I donât enjoy them. When you talk, it makes me feelââ he paused, exhaling shakily, ââlike Iâm home. Like I donât have to say anything for it to be warm.â
Your throat tightened.
He made his way towards you and knelt in front of you, gently taking your hand. âIâm sorry if I made you feel like you had to change who you are around me. Youâre not too much. Youâre exactly right. And Iâve been missing you â the real you â like crazy.â
That cracked something open in you.
You let out a shaky laugh, eyes glistening. âI just didnât want to annoy you.â
âYou could never,â he said, smiling softly now. âHonestly, when you stopped talking so much, it felt⊠empty. I kept waiting for you to start again. I missed your voice.â
He tugged your hand gently, pulling you into his arms. You could feel his heart racing against your cheek.
âDonât go quiet on me again, okay?â he murmured. âSilence is too loud without you.â
You laughed softly, muffled against his chest. âThat was so cheesy.â
âYeah,â he admitted, smiling into your hair, âbut it made you laugh again. So I donât care.â
He tilted your chin up and pressed a kiss on your lips â slow and lingering, a quiet apology wrapped in warmth.
When you pulled away, he brushed his thumb along your cheek. âTalk my ear off again. Please. Tell me everything I missed while I was being an idiot.â
You giggled, the sound light and familiar.
âOkay,â you said, eyes bright again. âBut you asked for it.â
That night, he wouldnât stop touching you â hand on your knee, fingers tracing circles on your wrist, chin resting on your shoulder as you finally started rambling again about your day.
And every time you laughed, Juhoon smiled quietly to himself, thinking how silence had never sounded so wrong until you came back to fill it.
âȘ ììí â«ăfluffâ- fic -âseonghyeon x f!readerâăâboyfriend!au, not proofreadâăââ âwhen watching a tiktok about what boys wanted but never asked forâmade you change your entire behaviour towards your boyfriend ft misunderstandings (đŹ) 2.1k words
You canât help itâespecially when you come across a tiktok titled âwhat boys want but wonât ask for.â It makes you really curious, because honestly, youâve never once wondered what your boyfriend might secretly want. Looking back now, you probably shouldâve known it was a bad idea.
Seonghyeon isnât the type to hide things; he wouldâve told you if he wanted you to act a certain way. But of course, you were dumb enough to follow whatever that tiktok saidâand here you are now, doing every single thing it listed within just a few days.
BOYS WANT TO FALL ASLEEP ON FACETIME WITH THEIR GIRLS BUT NEVER SAY IT.
You decide to test the theory out the day he facetimes you after a long gapâboth of you buried in exams and too busy to meet. Itâs your first proper call in days, and that alone feels special. So when Seonghyeon tries to end the call, you make your first strategic move.
âBaby?â you call out, watching as he looks away immediately, his cheeks tinting pink. Cute boyâstill gets shy at the nickname even after a whole year of dating. His doorâs closed, yours too. Secret dating turned out to be way more exhausting than youâd ever imagined.
âWhat?â he murmurs, trying to act casual, his hand hovering over the end call button.
âWhat if we⊠fall asleep on facetime?â you let the words spill out, and he just stares at you through the screen like youâve suddenly grown a third eye. His brow furrows, expression shifting into mild disbelief.
âAre you out of your mind? We have exams tomorrow and youâre saying stuff like⊠thatâŠâ His voice trails off, cheeks burning brighter as he realizes what heâs just impliedâbecause of course, heâs thinking you meant that kind of sleeping.
Your eyes widen. âI JUST MEANT SLEEPING. I PROMISE.â You nearly drop your phone in panic, trying to clear your name before he digs himself deeper into that assumption. You flop back on your bed, holding your phone above your face, pouting dramatically as his accusatory little smirk fills the screen.
Heâs clearly fighting a laugh.
âFine,â you grumble. âDonât stay on facetime with me. Go study and⊠remember your notes while youâre at it.â
He sighs, rubbing the back of his neck, that smile still tugging at his lips. âHey⊠okay. Letâs stay on facetime if thatâs what you want.â
You grin, thinking heâs just pretending to play hard to getâbut really, heâs saying it because itâs you, and he doesnât want to hang up yet either.
You set your phone on the drawer, earbuds tucked in, just staring at him through the dim glow of the screen. Itâs darkâyou canât see him clearlyâbut somehow, it feels nice just seeing him there. Your eyes feel heavy, tone soft as you voice out, âare you sleepy?â a yawn slipping out right after.
âyeah⊠are you?â he asks back, a pillow hugged to his chest as he runs a hand through his hair. His gaze lingers on you longer than he intends. For a moment, he canât help but think maybe he likes this more than he shouldâbecause how could he not? It almost feels like youâre sleeping beside each other, even if itâs only virtual. And somehow, thatâs enough for nowâat least until exams are over.
You just hum, staring at your phone with a sleepy smile, your eyes fluttering shut as he watches you slowly drift off. Heâs not sure when he falls asleep either, but when you wake up the next morning, the first thing you see is him. His t-shirt slightly riding up, hair all messed up, a little drool at the corner of his lipsâand you canât help but grin at the sight.
You whisper an apology through the mic, voice soft, âso sorry, baby⊠Iâll charge my phone. Study well once you wake up, okay?â
He stirs a little, one earbud still in, his voice coming out low and sweetâeven softer than usual. Just that sleepy hum is enough to make your heart flutter before you finally hang up, hesitating way longer than you shouldâve.
THEORY ONE : PROVED RIGHT!
Though you canât quite tell who loved it moreâhim or you. Because now, you know you want more of these facetime nights, even if your phone batteryâs barely holding on at 1%.
BOYS LOVE WHEN THEIR GIRLS SEND THEM SHORT PARAGRAPHS ABOUT THEM OR WHEN THEY SPAM WITH SWEET MESSAGES.
âBaby, did you know that I love you so much and thereâs no other guy I could ever love as much as you? like, youâre just so lovable and I donât know but ughhh⊠I just love you!!â you type in one go and hit send without even reading it. You donât need toâitâs straight from the heart, and youâre sure heâll love it.
But for Seonghyeon, the moment that notification pops up, he freezes mid-brush. Toothpaste foam still in his mouth, he stares at the screen, making sure itâs really you who sent it. Because honestly? This was so out of character that he almost considers calling to check if youâre mentally okayâtoothbrush still hanging between his lips.
âWhy are you sending that⊠though?â is all he texts back.
You can practically imagine him right nowâdropping his toothbrush, teary-eyed, overcome by emotion because of your heartfelt message. The image alone makes you proud, wiping an invisible tear from your cheek as you pat yourself on the back for being such a thoughtful girlfriend.
âAnd did you know that Iâm so grateful to have you in my life? you make every day shine like boom boom. Iâd still want you even if youâre annoying. youâre just so precious to me⊠even if you stink.â you send another text, ignoring his confusion because, honestly, it feels more like a reaction than a real question.
Meanwhile, Seonghyeon just rinses his mouth, staring at his phone like it might explode. Heâs not sure whatâs gotten into you, but he kind of misses his usual annoying girlfriendâbecause this sudden sweetness? itâs almost too much. sweet enough to leave a bitter taste in his mouth.
âPlease stop, Iâll cry.â he hits sendâmeant it out of sheer disbelief, not emotion, but to you? itâs a total win. In your head, your boyfriend is so touched that heâs on the verge of tears, overwhelmed by your heartfelt words.
âDonât cry⊠your tears are way too precious to be shed for someone like me. Iâd never ever want you to cry for me. youâre justâŠâ you type and send before you can even finish, because truthfully, youâve run out of words. This isnât like youâyou know it, and so does he. But youâre too deep into this tiktok-inspired mission to stop now.
âPlease. Iâm so done.â comes his next text. Heâs standing at the sink, splashing cold water on his face, trying to wash away the irritation bubbling up. not at you, but at this entire wave of saccharine sweetnessâthe kind that makes his skin crawl a little.
He doesnât want to be put on a pedestal, doesnât want the mush. He just misses the usual version of youâthe one who teases, bickers, and laughs with him like a best friend first and a girlfriend second.
THEORY TWO : ALSO PROVED RIGHT.
Or at least you think so. Because to you, âplease stop, Iâll cryâ sounds emotional enough to count as success. And with that confidence, youâre already planning your next love-text attackânot realizing Seonghyeon wants anything but that right now.
BOYS WANT THEIR GIRLS TO PLAY WITH THEIR HAIR BECAUSE IT GIVES THEM BUTTERFLIES.
Your fingers find their way into your boyfriendâs hair almost instinctively as you recall the tiktokâbecause of course you wanted to test it out. You wanted to make him happy, especially after everything he always does for you.
âWhat are you on?â he asks quietly, eyes still glued to his notes, flipping through the history chapter while you twirl strands of his hair around your fingers. He doesnât pull away or complain, which only convinces you more that he does like it. That maybe boys really do love this stuff.
Before long, your fingers move from gentle playing to soft massaging, and he lets out a quiet yawn, your touch melting him into drowsiness. If he were honest, heâd say it feels goodâtoo goodâbut part of him canât help but wonder whatâs gotten into you lately. Because this isnât like you.
âStop⊠itâs making me sleepy.â his voice comes out soft, not angry, just tiredâthough when he finally turns to look at you, all that faint irritation fades. Itâs impossible to stay annoyed when your eyes meet his. still, he canât shake the thought that youâve been acting⊠different.
âHonestly though, whatâs gotten into you these days?â he turns in his chair, eyebrows furrowing slightly. âYou always want to fall asleep on facetime, then you almost made me gag with those sweet texts.â he pauses, sighing. âLikeâit was sweet of you. really sweet. but I hate how youâve started to become sweetâŠâ he trails off, realizing how stupid that sounds. What kind of boyfriend complains about his girlfriend being too sweet?
âWhat I mean is⊠I miss the banter. I miss my girlfriend who roasted me without hesitation.â his voice softens, eyes steady on yours.
Your hands stop in his hair, heart stinging a little as you stare back at him. âbut⊠I thought you liked it.â your voice is small now, confusion written all over your face. Because he had passed every single test, every TikTok theory. And now heâs saying youâre the weird one? It doesnât add up.
âI do,â he says, voice firm but gentle, his hands coming up to cup your cheeks. âBut I miss you. I still wanna fall asleep on facetime, yeah, but I donât want those sugar-coated messages every single day. I donât want a perfect version of you who never argues or calls me out. I just want⊠you.â
his thumbs brush against your skin as he cups your face, his gaze steadyâhoping you understand that he never wanted a perfect girlfriend. Just the girl who made him fall in love in the first place.
âBut I wanted to make you happy by doing things that boys want but never say,â you mumble, sounding like a kid caught eating one too many candies. Standing there guiltily, your face still cupped in his hands, you canât bring yourself to meet his eyes. When he leans closer, you shut yours tightly, expecting his lips to meet yoursâbut instead, he presses a soft kiss to your forehead.
âIf I want something, Iâll say it. You know me better than whatever tiktok you watched, you know that.â his tone is firm but tender, like heâs scolding you and comforting you all at once.
Then, just as easily, he lets go of your face, turns in his chair, and goes back to his history notesâlike he didnât just leave your heart stumbling over itself from his thoughtfulness.
âBut I just wanted to test out the theories, nothing else,â you defend yourself, circling your arms around his neck from behind. You rest your chin on his head, watching him studyâlike you donât have the same exam to give tomorrow.
âSure,â he murmurs, glancing up briefly before adding, with that teasing lilt, âthis is why I never want to invite you for study sessions.â
âwhat did you just say?â you squeeze his neck playfully, mock-threatening, the kind of gesture that means Iâll kill you but really means I adore you.
âMore like my girlfriend, now.â he replies quickly, coughing a little before breaking into laughter.
You release your grip instantly, cheeks burning as you realize youâve just handed him a lifetimeâs worth of meme material. And deep down, you know this will be one of those storiesâone heâll tell your grandkids someday, grinning as he recalls how their grandma used to test tiktok theories on him.
About how she once tried to âexperimentâ on their grandpa.
And as for THEORY THREE? Maybe it FLOPPEDâor maybe it didnât. Because even now, he still keeps you on facetime while he sleeps. He might not like the sweet texts, but if you ever say those words seriously in person, heâll get misty-eyed. And more often than not, heâll end up laying his head in your lap, wordlessly asking you to play with his hair.
So maybe the theories were true, in their own way.
