night & day ;

yoo kihyun. 21. nova's moonlight. photographer, aspiring idol. even when the bright morning comes, it doesn’t shine on me. if it’s for you, i could easily endure anything.

[kihyunrk]

— 20 questions.

[kihyunrk]

⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     .. not really ..   ; unsent ⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     i slept okay i think ^^ hopefully you did too? ⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     oh .. um .. because we’re friends? am i not allowed to know? .. >: i thought because it wasn’t too personal you’d answer ⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     well if it’s lame and i like the idea, does that make me lame? i like games like this .. don’t you? since you suggested it, after all - ⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     let’s play anyway ^^  you still owe me an answer!

outgoing → 예뻐죽겠네 ➟ you think? hmm... doesn’t sound like you’re too sure 🤔 ➟ but i slept okay, too... i think. ➟ i like games like this! so i guess if anything, we’ll both have to be lame together ➟ well i mean... it’s usually a closely guarded secret of mine, but... ➟ i’ll make an exception for you. i like spicy food! ➟ and since i haven’t had time to think of a question of my own, i’ll give you the same one ➟ sweet or spicy food?

[kihyunrk]

— 20 questions.

⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     good morning ~^^ ⊏   TO  :  유기현   ⊐     do you prefer … spicy food or sweet food?

outgoing → 예뻐죽겠네 ➟ good morning~ did you sleep well? ➟ hmm… am i allowed to ask why you want to know? ➟ better yet… if i answer a question for you, will you answer a question for me in return? ➟ if not, i’ll probably tell you anyway, but… a little question game might be fun ➟ wow… that sounded a lot lamer than it did in my head

[rksihyeon]

⋆ nerf this. *･ﾟ

[kihyunrk]

she’s not really sure how they got so close so quickly, but she’s fine with it.

nahee’s been wanting to learn a little more about kihyun, because when he smiles at something he really likes it’s like the sun opened up for just a minute.  for now, though, she doesn’t realize that those smiles are pointed at her - instead, she assumes they’re pointed at anything but, and wants to learn the things that make him happy.  maybe that’s the reason for today; it’s just an innocent desire to learn more about a new friend.

it’s easy enough to welcome him over, because her new kitten vanilla twists around kihyun’s legs and nahee feels a little more like he’s accepted.  today, he promised to show her how to play fortnite after mentioning it off handedly as they were messaging back and forth.  nahee mumbled she’d never learned how to play it, because all of her interests lie in otome games and first person shooters are not her cup of tea even if fortnite looked more fun than most.

still, she wants to learn, because he seems to like them.  judging by his favourites, at least.

her eyes flick over the laptop in his hands, then the headset and she’s feeling a little out of her element, but she smiles anyway.  “ where do you want to set up? i’d say we could try in the room i record my videos but ahh .. it’s a little cramped in there -” her voice mumbles apologetically, walking backwards as she leads him further into the apartment.  “ is it a hard game to learn?”

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if he’s being totally honest, kihyun isn’t sure how he managed to get someone like nahee to agree to hang out with him, least of all on multiple occasions. he’s not entirely sure how they managed to grow so close in such a short amount of time — even if they don’t know everything there is to know about each other yet, they’ve still reached the point where nahee feels comfortable enough to invite kihyun over (which, in his eyes, is a big step).

even now, his heart is picking up speed in his chest, the idea of introducing nahee to any of his interests far more appealing than he would have imagined. he sees himself as lucky to have the chance to get to know her at all, which makes it all the more exciting when she shows interest in getting to know him. despite only knowing each other for a short amount of time, kihyun already feels comfortable enough to open up to her, making him all the more hopeful that they’ll only grow closer as time goes on.

“a little cramped?” he questions, softly humming as soon as the words have passed his lips. “that’s alright. we can probably set up just about anywhere, honestly... i try not to be picky, so long as i’m comfortable. pro tip... comfort should always be your number one priority!” it’s hardly enough to be classified as a pro tip (especially considering the fact that kihyun isn’t exactly a pro), but his heart is in the right place. “but... i don’t think so? it was kind of easy for me to pick up, but i know that it’s different for everyone. so long as you’re patient, though, i don’t think there will be any problems.”

[kihoney-deactivated20240708]

boyfriend kihyun makes my heart weep 

[kihyunrk]

— goodbye winter.

You’re called into Hyun Bin’s office first thing Saturday morning and, after waiting behind locked doors for about twenty minutes, the CEO walks in followed by a few men in suits. He sits behind his desk and motions for you to take the seat directly in front of it. While you get settled, he browses through some files until he finds the folder he’s been looking for.

“Here it is. Now… Kihyun-ssi. My staff members tell me you’ve been missing practice lately, and that when you do show up, your commitment to classes is lacking at best.” He leans forward, gaze piercing through as he continues. “That behaviour is unacceptable, and you may already suspect by now why I called you in here today. You’ve disappointed me, Kihyun-ssi.” He pauses, takes a deep breath, lets the effect of his words kick in fully. “And I am not particularly thrilled about the idea of spending my time and my resources on someone who keeps on disappointing.”

“So, I’m here to offer you a choice, so we can both stop wasting time. If you cannot commit yourself to this company and abide by our rules, I will work on an agreement with our legal department so we can terminate your contract effective immediately, and you will be free to do whatever it is you think is worth doing instead of showing up to practice on time. However, if you’d like to give yourself and your training another chance, I will let you stay, under the condition that you present only your best self from now on. One more slip, and you will be out without question.”

He slides over the folder he had been holding onto, and points to where his signature has already been drawn out. “It’s up to you. I will leave you to your thoughts. You have ten minutes.” With that, he gets up and leaves the room, followed by all but one of the lawyers that were present as well.

from the moment he’s called to hyun bin’s office, he knows what it’s about. there isn’t a single doubt in his mind that this has everything to do with his performance — or lack thereof, — as a trainee. whether he’s putting little to no effort into improvement or skipping practice altogether, time and time again kihyun has found himself shirking responsibility, placing his focus anywhere he views as more convenient. it was only a matter of time before something like this happened — confrontation was inevitable.

it’s no secret that he’s been unhappy with the company from the moment he signed his contract — or at least, it’s no secret to him and jinyoung. the slightly older male was easily kihyun’s favorite thing about nova, and, quite honestly, he’s the only reason kihyun managed to show up to practice at all. they were always honest with each other, open with the way they both felt about nova; only now, kihyun was being offered a way out.

for a moment, kihyun frowns. he doesn’t want to leave one of his best friends behind, yet why should he stay with the company if jinyoung is his only reason to stay? he wishes that he had the time to ask for jinyoung’s advice, knowing that the older would have the same valuable insight he offered the night they met by chance when kihyun had accidentally dialed his number. ten minutes. kihyun shuffles in his seat, a feeling of discomfort beginning to settle in.

the next moment, he’s thinking of seokjin, another of his favorite people at nova; someone else that he’d easily consider to be one of his best friends. what would he think of him? would he understand his reason for leaving? could they even be on good terms after this? he doesn’t know the answer, though, honestly, he’s not sure if he’d blame the older male if he did sever ties. he knows that he’d feel bitter if the shoe were on the other foot.

he thinks of wendy and sunmi, an uneasy feeling making its way into the pit of his stomach. he cares for the both of them so much, even if they’ve known each other for less than a year. he knows that they’ve both got a long career ahead of them, and he prays that hyun bin realizes their potential before it’s too late. they both deserve better, he thinks, once again wishing he had time to seek out advice from others.

and chaeyoung. kihyun wishes that he had time to fill her in on what was going on, not wanting to leave his friend behind without any warning whatsoever. he hopes that she isn’t too hurt by his decision to leave, considering the close friendship he believes them to have developed during both their time at interstellar and nova.

surprisingly enough, he’s even saddened by the thought of leaving meiqi. while they’ve hardly gotten along during their time spent together at nova, there’s a part of him that’s come to cherish their little pranks towards each other. she’s definitely one of the best things about nova, even if he’d never admit it. he’s going to miss her.

he tries not to even think of huidong or ricky. he has a gut feeling that this might be the last he hears from them, and, once again, he knows that he wouldn’t blame them. it’s a selfish move on his part — abandoning his team for the sake of his own happiness. still, he feels it’s the right move; they’ll persevere as a team, he knows it. so why should he stay, knowing that he’d remain unhappy? he’s finally being presented with a way out, a chance to leave nova and focus solely on his own music — a chance to live life on his own terms.

kihyun stares at his ceo with a blank expression, lightly drumming his fingers on his lap. “i see,” he speaks plainly, an empty sigh slipping past his lips. “while i appreciate the fact that you’d even consider letting me stay… you said it yourself, we should both stop wasting our time here. i’m smart enough to know that training would only get harder on me from now on, and you’re smart enough to know that i’m already discontent enough as it is. so how about we both save those ten minutes, hmm? maybe you can use them doing something useful for the trainees you still have. but, again… i really am grateful for my time spent here, even if i could never fully commit myself to it. if the timing had been any different, well… maybe things would have worked out differently. i’m… sorry that they couldn’t. but… thank you.”

[rkhuidong]

» sizzling attitude » huidong&kihyun

[kihyunrk]

Huidong surveys the younger male for a little while before answering, his expression difficult to read but at first glance could be easily interpreted as tired. His impression of Kihyun didn’t get off to the best start, and perhaps unfortunately for him it’s caused Huidong to be a little more withdrawn from him, a little more stern. Respect is a a strong ideal for the man, and the words that were spoken to him crossed that invisible line.

Regardless, deep inside, Kihyun isn’t a bad kid. He’s skilled in some ways Huidong isn’t, with his own strengths and talents. It’s just the problem of him speaking before thinking at times.

“Jusst a Coke. Coke Zero. There’ss nothing too sspecial to drink, ssincse a lot of the kidss here are underage.” He pauses for a moment, thinking to himself what is taking the server so long just to pour something from a can into a glass. “Having fun here? There’ss a lot of new people to meet and get to know from other companiess.”

kihyun eyes the older trainee for a moment, trying his best to get a read of him. he can see that he’s tired, but, other than that, he’s unsure. in any case, it doesn’t look like huidong is having a bad day — if possible, maybe now would be a good time for kihyun to reach out to him, hopefully with a better end result than last time. he hasn’t told me to leave him alone yet, so that’s a good sign, he thinks, offering a subtle smile in huidong’s direction.

“ooh, coke zero — now that sounds like a good idea. i mean, it’s no pepsi, but it’s still something,” he replies, light laughter escaping him. he’s relieved to see that the older is still interested in speaking with him — he’s always known huidong to be a good guy, but kihyun also acknowledges the fact that he pushed his buttons in their conversation not too long ago. “i’m having a... decent time. i’m not sure if this is my thing, really, but... i guess it’s mandatory for a reason, right? how about you, though? you enjoying it?”

[seungcheolrk]

cold ones.

[kihyunrk]

guilt settles in his stomach despite the friendly smile on kihyun’s lips. he knows the other’s greeting isn’t meant to be bitter and certainly doesn’t come across that way in tone, but seungcheol has always been awful at reading people properly — and even worse at ignoring his insecurities. still, he does his best, focuses on the older man in front of him and catching up rather than the amount he’s missed. “I wouldn’t say that, but this is choi seungcheol. surprised you recognised me with this new look they gave me.” he jokes, though he feels like it’s in bad taste immediately after. 

“it’s… been a while.” he admits with a small blush. “I’ve been good, though.busy— a good busy. debuting is… busy.” it feels like every word he says is wrong in some way. maybe it’s deeper rooted in those nagging thoughts that he still doesn’t deserve his place here; in convex, in sphere, in kihyun’s life. maybe he’s just a coward. ( there’s no maybe about it, really. ) “that isn’t an excuse, by the way. I’m just a bad friend, ha… anyway, how have you been? nova treating you well? how’s hoseok?”

"oh yeah, i noticed that — from handsome to handsomer,” he jokes (though truthfully), light laughter slipping past his lips. truthfully, he feels nothing but pride in seeing all that his friend is managing to achieve; to debut isn’t easy as it is, but to debut in a company like sphere? he feels almost like a proud parent, which is amusing when he remembers the fact that they’re only a few years apart. “i’m just glad to see that sphere seems to be doing right by you, you know? you’re moving up in the world, buddy — and i’m proud of you for it.”

“pfft, don’t be so hard on yourself. it goes both ways, you know? stuff happens, we’ve both been super busy... i could have called you, but i didn’t — i don’t think i’m a bad friend, just a busy one. but the fact that we’re talking now shows that we both still care about each other, so i’d say that’s a step in the right direction for both of us.” he hums for a moment, thinking about seungcheol’s previous questions, his features shifting into an indifferent expression. “nova’s... complicated. i’m not even sure if i want to be there, honestly. it’s... not what i expected. as for hoseok, he’s doing good! at least he isn’t trapped in nova with me.”

[rkhuidong]

» sizzling attitude » huidong&kihyun

[kihyunrk]

Despite the event being a party, the atmosphere is still rather formal with the prescence of all staff members and CEOs from each of the companies on the Seocho rooftop. It feels, then, more like a restrained gathering of sorts, tame and not overly rowdy; they can’t afford to present a bad image of their company in front of other company trainees. But even so, the energy of the event is a little stagnant. Even typical work parties are more light-hearted than this, but he supposes that’s because alcohol plays a big difference in setting the mood.

Speaking of alcohol, a beer would be very much appreciated right now. But Huidong has to content himself with something non-alcoholic (understandable, since there’s a fair number of minors present as well). Over at the drinks bar, he orders a Coke, glancing around while he waits for his drink to be poured, feeling a slight bump as someone else stands at the bar to order a drink as well. It catches his attention and he has to do his best to keep a neutral expression, to prevent a slight scowl from forming.

“Getting ssomething to drink, Kihyun?”

words cannot describe just how pointless kihyun feels this barbecue actually is. they’re accomplishing absolutely nothing by being here, yet somehow they had the audacity to make attendance mandatory. part of him thinks he’d have been better off just skipping the entire thing, focusing his time and efforts elsewhere (read: he could be doing something that’s actually important rather than sitting around with his thumbs up his ass while putting on a friendly face for people he cares nothing about).

he’s speaking with someone he’s never met when he realizes just how parched he’s become, and, considering that their conversation has turned stale at this point, it only makes sense to finally break away and interact with new people. “aah, i really need a drink. but it was nice meeting you, really,” he finishes, honestly hoping to meet them again in the future. after making his way to the drink bar, kihyun accidentally brushes against someone already there, and a short moment later he realizes that he recognizes the man.

“oh, aah... yeah, i was getting kind of thirsty. it is kind of warm out, so i guess it’s not really a surprise? but, uh... what are you having? do they have anything good?”

[seungcheolrk]

cold ones.

[kihyunrk]

it’s been a while. whether that’s down to convex’s debut preparations or seungcheol’s complete inability to keep in touch with people via anything but face-to-face interactions ( his mother had all but stormed into the seocho building a while back after not hearing from him for over two weeks — a long time for a mummy’s boy like choi seungcheol ) is unknown. but what he does know is that he misses seeing old friends — people who he spent time with before all these debut things and before sphere, even. it feels like a distant memory having so much free time to hang out with friends. ( nowadays, he gets to hang out with friends all the time, it’s just that they’re all technically working so it’s not quite the same. ) 

seeing kihyun at the barbecue makes him feel a little guilty at first. he should’ve made more of an effort to keep in touch, more of an effort to check up on him and hoseok every so often. he wonders if kihyun will even want to talk to him — does not messaging come off as ‘fame’ getting to his head? or will they understand that he truly is just bad at balancing a social life and a busy schedule? will he come across as arrogant, as if debuting has made him a different man? it certainly has in ways that seungcheol can’t really comprehend just yet, but he doesn’t think it’s made him any less. maybe it’s just time to bite the bullet and find out. 

“hey, kihyun! h-how are you? it’s b-been a while; sorry I haven’t been in touch much.” 

for the most part, kihyun finds it easy enough to keep to himself during the barbecue, hardly seeing a reason why he should be forced to interact with people he hardly knows. almost everyone in attendance is an unfamiliar face, strangers that most likely don’t give a damn about him in any way whatsoever. no, he sees this for what it really is: a chance to size up the competition from each of the different major companies. because, at the end of the day, that’s all they are to each other: competition. he wishes that things could be different, and, with enough time (and effort on his part), maybe they can be. but he doesn’t see himself putting himself out there anytime soon.

his eyes eventually land on a familiar face, and he’s immediately pulled from his negative thoughts, already making progress towards adopting a new perspective. seungcheol is an old friend, someone that kihyun’s actually happy to see; and the smile that forms on his lips does well to show it. “oh, wow, would you look at that... choi seungcheol in his prime. i feel like we haven’t seen each other in ages... how have you been?”

[kihyunrk]

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[kihyunrk]

— critical beauty.

[kihyunrk]

it’s hot outside today. 

she really should have tied her hair back, but it’s so unusual for nahee to go anywhere with her hair up.  she feels far too exposed that way, and for someone who is still getting used to the idea of going out on her own during the daylight hours, she needs every kind of comfort that she can get.  … but it really is too hot outside.  this is something that she learns by simply going out in the summer sun, both a pleasant trip and an excruciating one if the heat is any indication.

eventually, she decides to stop off on a sidewalk where there’s not really any foot traffic - both for her comfort, and the comfort of passersby who just want to get to where they’re going.  nahee wouldn’t blame them in this heat, especially since she herself is about to pull out a tiny elastic and braid the length of her hair.

the braid is a mess, but it’s not as if she minds it much considering nahee has always enjoyed the look of them.  she’s quickly tying the end off when she hears someone approach - honestly, nahee thinks that they’re going to ignore her or tell her to get out of the way, but neither happens.  much to her surprise, the stranger stops and tries to talk to her.

her heart sinks out of anxiety, considering she’s managed to mostly keep to herself on her little excursions from the house.  nahee’s sure that she gives him a look like a doe in headlights, but otherwise makes no move to run off in spite of the surprise.  “ um i - .. i don’t think so -” she finally stutters out, wishing that she’d left her hair down to at least toy with the ends.  now she’s not really sure what to do with her hands.  

he doesn’t look much too threatening though, and that puts nahee at least .. somewhat at ease.  seeing that he’s a little embarrassed helps her feel even more so, and the rigidity in her shoulders drops at least to a level of comfort.  “ are you sure that i don’t ..? i don’t see how we’d be familiar otherwise -” her cheeks flush a pink that has nothing to do with the hot weather, though, because it’s clear this boy is paying her a compliment.  a heavy one, at that and suddenly nahee’s feeling back on edge again because she isn’t sure what to make of this situation.  “ unless you watch youtube, but i .. don’t know ..” she mumbles finally, clasping one hand awkwardly around her other wrist.  eyes lift to him shyly, and nahee wishes the pink in her cheeks would just disappear.

judging by the girl’s reaction, kihyun guesses that this sort of situation doesn’t happen very often for either of them. it’s enough to cause him to feel somewhat at ease, perhaps even completely — he can feel himself physically relaxing, his demeanor becoming much more casual. he hopes that it’s enough to make this conversation easier on the both of them, but there’s no way of knowing for sure just yet. just don’t say anything stupid, he thinks.

“i’m pretty sure,” he confirms with a subtle nodding of his head, his gaze flickering away for a brief moment before returning to the stranger in front of him. his eyes linger as he tries to read the current situation, not wanting to somehow end up leaving a bad impression. while kihyun likes to believe that he can be decent at conversation when he needs to be, it wouldn’t exactly be a first if something were to go wrong. “and mm, no — not really a youtube kind of guy.”

he lets the words momentarily hang in the air, unsure of how best to proceed. on one hand, he could tell her the truth — only he’s not sure if anyone in their right mind would stick around after hearing ‘oh, yeah, we’ve never met, i only admired you once from afar!’, so he’d prefer it a lot more if he could think of something to say other than that.

“alright, so... judging by your reaction, i’m guessing the verdict is this... we’ve never met, even with me feeling like i recognize you from somewhere — which i think leaves us with two possibilities. possibility number one... you really do just have one of those faces, — even though i’m like ninety-nine percent sure that you don’t, — and i only think that i’ve seen you before. or possibility number two, which, for the record, is my personal favorite... i randomly saw you on the street one day and was probably just too shy to say anything to you then.”

“unless, i don’t know, maybe there’s some third possibility that i don’t even know about?” he pauses, lips curving into an all too obvious grin as he admires the pink tint in the girl’s cheeks. she is, quite possibly, one of the cutest girls he’s ever met... and he doesn’t even know her name. “sorry, i... probably should have asked what you’re thinking a lot sooner, right? after all, an extra opinion could help us crack the case.”

[kihyunrk]

— critical beauty.

starter for @rknahee !

he lets out a long, exasperated sigh, his eyebrows furrowing in a display of obvious annoyance. somehow, someway, he’d managed to forget his half-full water bottle (of all things,) at the nova building (of all places), something that he tries to keep with him for his trek home. going back for it wasn’t an option, considering the fact that he’d left early due to personal reasons — those reasons being the fact that he really hates being there (he’s technically skipping, but he doesn’t care enough to worry about the consequences).

with no way to go but forward, kihyun has no real choice other than going out of his way to find something to drink — while it’s technically an option for him to just endure his thirst until he’s back in the comfort of his apartment, he hardly sees it as viable. no, his needs are too great — there’s no reason why he shouldn’t stop for water on the way home.

he’s searching for a vending machine when he thinks that he spots her — a familiar, distinctively unforgettable face. he’s never met the girl before, yet he remembers her all the same; she’s the same girl that he saw months ago, the same beautiful face he swore to himself that he’d never forget. there were times when he’d almost convinced himself that she had been nothing more than a figment of his imagination — a sight too good to be true.

before he can think about it, his feet are already carrying him to where she stands a short distance away — his desperate search for something to drink already long forgotten. the distance between them soon closes, and, finally, he greets the girl with a warm, shy grin, determined to finally learn her name. “listen, um... this might sound kind of weird? and please feel free to kick me to the curb if it does, but... i feel like i’ve seen you before?” he pauses, a hint of embarrassment threatening to sink in that he’s forced to push away, not wanting to shy up during such a crucial moment. “and don’t tell me that you just have one of those faces — because, believe me, i don’t think that there could be anyone else with a face like yours.”

[kihyunrk]

— olympian aesthetics ;

` * APHRODITE: laughter-loving, sweet smiles, dressed in silk and satin, flower in their hair, thrives on attention, sees the world as a runway, unapologetically sexual, the sea washing their ankles, in love with love, stirrer of passion, cunning concealed by painted lips, secret daggers, doves, revolution in their kiss, delighting in the waves, flirtatious winks, strolling along the beach, staring wistfully from a balcony, this is how to be a heartbreaker, your boyfriend/girlfriend thinks they’re attractive, wants to be adored, gets turned on by danger

` * APOLLO: glitz and glamour, art galleries, turning the volume up, being made of gold, neatly-organized music sheets, notebooks filled with poetry, bathing in the sunlight, the powerful urge to create, collecting vinyl records, beautiful cover of Wonderwall, playing multiple instruments, tasting like sunshine, healing touch, speaking in prophecies, smile mingled with wrath, shunning lies, sporting shades, hanging out at music festivals with their friends, sleeps naked, arrow to the heart, paint brushes, probably has a Tinder account

` * ARES: armed for battle, wants to raise a dog with their significant other, soft spot for children, gives piggyback rides, scarred body, blood on their hands and face, willing to fight the world for the ones they love, fights against injustice, warm hugs, well-worn combat boots, boxing gloves, bandages wrapped around bruised knuckles, fist raised in protest, ignites revolutions, fear is a prison, more sensitive than what their tough shell may have you think, exhausted, damaged goods, force to be reckoned with, red roses, curses under their breath

` * ARTEMIS: keen senses of a hunter, freckles like constellations on their skin, piercing eyes, disheveled braid, moonlight peeking through the shadows, the calm of the forest at night, lying on the grass and staring at the stars, mother doe and her fawn, protecting their kin, the moon shimmering on a still lake, quiver full of arrows resting against the bark of a tree, running with wolves, bonding while circled around a campfire, not being much of a people person, arrow hitting its target, popping egos, patience on 3%, touches heaven and returns howling

` * ATHENA: discerning gaze, unreadable face, the patience of a life-long teacher, quiet museums, owl perched on their finger, armor that intimidates, eye for architecture, plays the Sims for the sole purpose of building houses, studied the blade while everyone else was busy getting laid, big fan of logic, loves brain teasers, go-getter, balls of wool displayed on shelves, ancient buildings, sweaters in neutrals and cool colors, hair done up, can kill you with their brain, heads to the library often to research, sharpened pencils, abs that can cut steel, stoic statues, pottery classes  

` * DEMETER: soil-covered hands, smile that can bloom flowers, skin loved by the sun, being the Mom friend, can lift you and all of your friends, flowers kept in the pockets of overalls, takes pride in their beautiful garden, speaks to their plants, leaves rustling in the wind, stalks of wheat, picking fruit, greenhouses, heart as strong as a mountain, values simplicity, daisies dotted across a collarbone, curls crowned with flowers, folded pile of sweaters in warm hues, pulling out fresh-baked bread out of the oven and the smell wafting through the air

` * DIONYSUS: drunk shitposter, on their sixth glass of wine before you’ve even finished your second, seductive smirks, untamed curls, rich fabrics on dark skin, sleek-furred panthers, theater masks, stage productions, receiving a standing ovation, rose caught between their teeth, being the baby of the bunch, wild parties that last from sundown to sunup, creeping vines, inspiring loyalty, grand opera houses, masquerade balls, rolls of film, shattered chandeliers with broken glass scattered across the wine-spilled floor, pouring champagne into flutes, lives for the applause

` * HEPHAESTUS: the calloused hands of someone who knows labor, sweaty brow, flame burning in their eyes, inventive mind, broad shoulders, steampunk goggles, nuts and bolts stored away in little boxes, ashes, striking a match, blueprints for future projects, fixing up a busted up car and giving it cool upgrades, wrestles with bitterness, work boots have seen better years, wrinkled plaid shirts, iron melted by blazing fire, huge jackets, crafting masterpieces, greased-stained overalls, fascination with robotics, pain is fuel, stack of weaponry, even their muscles have muscles

` * HERA: resting bitch face, dressed to the nines, cows grazing on a pasture, cool rain, loving and hating fiercely, hand clutching a string of pearls, large chandelier with glittering crystals, plays the Sims for the sole purpose of killing off their sims, romance to realism, pictures of the sky while flying on a plane, files that under fuck it, downs glasses of wine as they relax with a scented bubble bath and Netflix, like their selfie or you’re grounded, knows 57 convenient ways to murder a man, dark eyes that penetrate your soul, marble and gold

` * HERMES: devil-may-care smile, ink-stained hands, always up-to-date on the latest technology, will steal your french fries, does it for the vine, shitposter, puts googly eyes on everything, meme hoarder, long drives on the highway, ma and pop diners, spontaneous road trips, folded maps, fingers dancing across the keyboard of a laptop, shooting hoops on the basketball court, chatting up strangers as you all journey to your own destinations, goes jogging in the morning, mixes Red Bull with coffee, menace on April fool’s, hoodies and sneakers  

` * POSEIDON: storm with skin, colorful coral reefs, waves crashing against the shore, the sea casting its spell, stroking the soft fur of a cat, their heart pounding as their horse’s gentle trot speeds into a gallop, tousled locks, clothes smeared with paint, owns several sketchbooks yet always yearns to own more, leather jackets, fondness for DIY projects, handwriting that flows across the page, nimble fingers playing the strings of a violin, velvety singing voice that haunts your dreams, mood as ever-changing as the sea, the roar of a motorcycle, compass with a spinning arrow

` * ZEUS: thunder in their heart, running on coffee, flash of lightning, natural charisma, eloquence, badass in a nice suit, aficionado of history, force of nature, lenny face, pretends that they don’t have feelings but they do, nightmare-filled nights, proud arm around their lover’s waist, high-rise buildings, planes soaring through a cloudless sky, technician on the piano, maintains order, strong handshake, juggling multiple events on their busy schedule with apparent ease, most likely to be voted class president out of their peers, expensive watch, like a boss

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[rkhuidong]

» something in the air » huidong&kihyun

[kihyunrk]

Huidong slows in his chewing, gaze fixed on the younger as he scrutinizes him for a moment. Perhaps it is because Kihyun is rather new at the company. He seems a nice kid, albeit a little too innocent, and a little too naive as he looks at the world with blissfully rosy-coloured goggles. No normal, sane person would be willingly putting themselves through this right now, so close to the source of such heavy tension. The chill in the air tingles with the caution of a possible storm brewing.

“Why would you think that?” His words are cruel, and cutting, snapping at the kindness of a hand being offered to him in the midst of his foul mood. He releases Kihyun from his stare to look back down at his food, dully moving another bite of his lunch into his mouth.

“I’m fine. There’ss nothing to be wondering about. You’d be besst to put your effort into helping yoursself while here insstead of trying to worry about otherss. Otherwisse you might be left behind.”

the younger boy’s hand clenches into a fist in his lap, only he’s unsure if it’s out of anger or fear. maybe it’s just that he was surprised by huidong’s cruel response, but he doesn’t dwell on the subject long enough to find out. he swallows hard, eyeing the food in front of him as he tries to keep his thoughts calm, not wanting to say something that he might regret. deep down, he knows that he shouldn’t blame huidong — the older’s most likely just having a bad day, even if he’s so reluctant to admit it.

“well it seems to me that coldly pushing away people that are just trying to help is an even easier way to get left behind,” he replies, a hint of annoyance now lacing his tone. it’s something that he’ll probably regret pretty soon — but, in the moment, it feels empowering to speak his mind. “and anyone who thinks otherwise would be an idiot.” at first, he hardly sees how his words could be perceived as an insult — realization hits him a moment too late, yet he says nothing to clear it up, not wanting to go back on his statement.

[rkmeiqi-archived]

⭐️ — prank wars.

[kihyunrk]

if any of the other trainees could see the two of them now, with the devious smirks and the irritated furrowing of eyebrows, they’d never recognize meiqi. she’s the self-proclaimed sunshine of nova (she’s only voiced it aloud once but the sound of it rolling off her tongue was surprisingly pleasant), nearly always smiling, body filled with energy, and buying her seniors delicious treats. sure, she can be a brat, but she doesn’t think anyone has seen her this way — the way she acts with kihyun.

meiqi’s  shoulders rise and fall nonchalantly. she can’t deny it, nor can she promise him (or herself) that she doesn’t have more petty tricks up her sleeve, some of which are more humiliating than others. it all depends on his next actions.

“i’m glad to know that you can at least agree with me on something.” lips pressed in a thin smile, she pats the older man on the shoulder. “see you in dance practice? try not to step on my feet, ‘mkay?”

the boy scoffs, briefly shaking his head before turning his attention back to meiqi, a subtle sigh slipping past his lips in the first obvious display of annoyance he’s shown yet. if anyone else were to see him, they’d assume that this interaction was nothing more than an inconvenience to him; in truth, however, this might just be the most he’s enjoyed his time at nova yet (but he’d never mention this to meiqi, for obvious reasons).

“yeah — you and me both. never thought i’d see the day, if i’m being honest.” kihyun pauses, carefully watching as the girl pats him on the shoulder, rightfully suspicious of anything that she could be up to. “i wouldn’t get your hopes up — you know who you’re talking to, right?” an amused laugh escapes him, only this time, it’s genuine. “it’s a miracle if i can go five minutes without stepping on someone’s feet. but... sure. dance practice — it’s a date,” he teases, eyeing the girl one last time in hopes of catching her reaction.

[rkchaeyoung]

&: escape route.

[kihyunrk]

while she listens to the suggestions that kihyun gives to her, chaeyoung knows about the consequences if she did any of them (except plan c). so when he is done telling her his suggestions, chaeyoung lets out a laugh as she responds, “faking an injury would only last for a few days before the instructor questions why i signed up for this. as for plan b, i did try that one and the dance instructor seemed even more upset over me. i think she probably hates me right now.” a sigh comes out of her lips as she pouts. she says rather softly in hopes that anyone passing by would not hear their conversation, “i wished the instructor was as nice as you though. at least i could spend dance practice doing homework.”

but as much as chaeyoung wishes that she could avoid dance practice for the rest of her life, she knows that one day she would need to take her lessons seriously especially if she wanted to stay in nova and debut. yet when she reflects back on the plan c, chaeyoung says in a more optimistic tone, “but your plan c sounds like a great idea. although i am not sure how i could make a trap door without causing so much commotion.” she chuckles as she decides to follow wherever the other was about to go to.

however, she stopped as she tilts her head in confusion. the younger woman stares at him in bafflement wondering if he had another secret skill that she is unaware of. crossing her arms, she questions, “can you even rap, mr. handsome photographer?” she is skeptical over his statement but when she realizes how he transitions to the next topic so easily, chaeyoung pats his shoulder while nodding her head in agreement. “let’s hang out then. but we should do it outside instead of here.” she looks around her surroundings before whispering, “i think one of the instructors is going to come out of the bushes and scold us for not practicing.”

“wouldn’t life be so much easier if all the instructors were as nice as me?” he questions, soft laughter rising up from within him. perhaps he’s acting a little too confident, though he doesn’t see it that way, since there’s no reason that he shouldn’t compliment himself. it’s not like he’s being obnoxious—maybe then there’d be a problem, but, for now, he thinks he’s okay. “but is homework really a fun thing to do, either? if only we could escape all of it.” it’s something that’s been on his mind a lot, though he tries not to mention it. it’s better that way.

“yeah, plan c seems like the way to go. i mean, a trapdoor? it’s pretty much the perfect plan.” he’s obviously joking, though, if he’s being honest with himself, he does wish that something like that could work. anything to help him avoid training, he thinks. it’s not that he’s not cut out for it, but more so that he can’t shake the feeling that it doesn’t suit him. it doesn’t feel right when hoseok isn’t training at his side.

“me, rapping? yeah, of course. i’m like... the king of rap,” he jokes, his trademarked smug smile making its way onto his lips. “kidding, though. you... well, let’s just say you wouldn’t want to hear me rap and leave it at that, okay?” more laughter escapes him before he listens to her next comment, his smile shifting into something that resembles contentment. “outside? yeah, that sounds good,” he adds with a nod, sliding his hands into his pockets. “wouldn’t want them to catch us standing around, right?”