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i solemnly swear that i am up to no good.

[msutaejun]

hello everyone~ first i’d like to say thank you to everyone including admods for creating such a fun and welcoming space! i really enjoyed my times here at msu and have grown to love rp more through developing my muses here :)

i am going to be keeping taejun and xander however i am still deciding if i’ll be moving them onto a mumu blog or not. if i do i will definitely update it somewhere with my dc (dangitdro#4507) or twt (@imcanadagoose). as for threads that all depends on those deciding to keep threads and muses as well i am completely open for keeping threads <3 

i’d also like to apologize for those i was never able to get around to plotting and threading with. if you’d like to keep in contact or continue writing or plot if we haven’t i would love that <3 please feel free to give me follows and don’t mind me asking who you munned for if my one braincell does not connects the dots right away flwjaoigj

again, thank you all for such a wonderful and amazing time here <3

[hqsanha]

190527 Idol Radio 선물 | do not edit.

[msutaejun]

a friendly taejun appears !!!

[msutaejun]

sticky consequences.

with @msuxnahyun on campus grounds

there were a lot of events that had taken place over the weekend with all the activities that the school and staff had put together for the students to enjoy for the holiday. if taejun had to be honest though, his favorite part of the entire occasion had been the time he spent with eloise. both in the carriage and at the costume party where he had finally confessed his true feelings for her.

he has no trouble admitting that ever since that night, he's sort of been on cloud nine. considering the dopey smile and way he seems to be in his own world wherever he's walking though it's not hard to tell. the usual attentive attitude that he has is sort of lost under all of the excited feelings and butterflies he's consistently feeling at the thought of eloise so he can barely remember who he's greeted throughout the hallways.

another student greets taejun and he simply beams his blinding smile at them and an enthusiastic wave before he continues on his way. he's just left the building heading towards the department of magic to drop off an outside project for his defense against the dark arts class when he catches onto someone shouting. only then does he stop for a second to listen and realize that it's his name that's being shouted before he turns around towards the sound of the voice.

[msutaejun]

a tale of two.

with @msudotty in the suseong common room

despite it seeming like a regular day, it's really not with the way that taejun is drifting around barely aware of the people he's come across in the hallways. his smile is a little wider, a little brighter, and a little more cheerful than it usually is. of course, he has every reason to be beaming the way he is now that he's official with eloise. ever since the grad geumseong student had confirmed her feelings for him and her that night at the costume party taejun has been floating on cloud nine.

he's just finished his last class of the day and entered the suseong common room when he spots dotty sitting on one of the couches. considering that she's alone and doesn't seem like she's waiting on anyone, taejun makes his way over before plopping down onto the spot next to her. he drops his bag down in-between his legs before turning to look at her with a perky grin.

"are you busy right now dotty?" taejun asks despite the fact that he's probably going to ask her to listen to him anyway.

taejun knew that his relationship with dotty was a unique one considering how long the two had known each other and why. with the way the two interacted - as one of taejun's good friends - he knew that many weren't aware of the fact that the two had actually dated years ago back in their hogwarts days. in fact, dotty had actually been his first official relationship in his young inexperienced teen years.

dotty had been great with him throughout the entire relationship and although it obviously didn't end up lasting the two had remained as friends simply because dotty still wanted to be his friend afterwards. despite the fact that it had been dotty to break up with taejun, he never held any hard feelings for her seeing as there wasn't much he could offer her as inexperienced as he was. after getting through the break-up period though, the two really did hit it off well as friends and even grew to be able to talk openly about their relationships with each other. of course, much more of it being dotty's different escapades with the guys she met.

so taejun knew that dotty was one of the few friends he could go to about his relationship without any judgement with how excited he was about it.

"i have some exciting news to share." he states with a small dance to show off how ecstatic he is.

[msutaejun]

autumn days.

with @msufriday near the pool of universe

despite having his jeans rolled up to his knees, the edges are damp with water from the pool of universe where taejun had just come from. his unlacing sneakers are tied together and wrapped around his neck, both shoes dangling on either side bouncing against his torso with each step he takes. his bare feet thump quietly against the dirt path as he sends a few texts back to alec, slightly concerned at the texts regarding the boy's thoughts about leaving the reserve team.

of course if his roommate ultimately chose to leave the team there wasn't much taejun could do. but as co-captain, there was a lot he would try to do to meet the needs of his teammates no matter what. it's the least he can do to make sure that as both his roommate and teammate, alec enjoyed his time on the team and leaves with a light heart.

taejun comes to halt though when he suddenly spots a pair of feet from the corner of his eyes. bare feet. matching his own.

so he slips his phone into his pocket and finally lifts his head to see who the other bare foot person is. after all, it wasn't often that taejun came across someone who preferred the comfort of no shoes over protecting them with the weather beginning to drop as the start of autumn arrived.

when he sees who it is though, it's  pleasant surprise. "oh, friday! i didn't expect to see you out here."

he tries to insinuate through his head nod towards her feet that he's surprised to see her outside like him. "what are you up to?"

[msutaejun]

msunathaniel​: baggage.

nate’s phone suddenly goes off, a series of notifications coming in at once. grabbing his phone, he goes to check what it is. a bunch of spellcastr notifications, apparently all from the same person — taejun, seeker for the suseong quidditch team. despite the two of them being on rival teams, nate would say the younger is a friend. a good one, even. 

what he sees when he unlocks his phone to check said notifications, is not at all what he’d been expecting. what awaits him is a picture of a pair of feet (are they taejun’s, he wonders?), along with a series of messages — something about word going around about him liking feet. what the fuck? this has to be queen bee’s work again, that damn blog. at this point, nate won’t believe anything that’s posted on there. 

beatermoon05 → do.you.noh

??????? wtf taejun WHO told you i like feet bc that is NOT true 😤 wait do YOU like feet???? is that why you’re sending this?? 🤔 sus…

furrowing his brows, thoroughly confused, he closes out of the app. well, that was weird.

taejun chortles loudly as he reads through nate's replies, sensing the other's frustration through the messages.

to beatermoon05.

i don't even know dude lol i was just walking around and heard 'nate' and 'feet' in the same sentence something about the queenbee blog too but i haven't checked out that blog. sounds like trouble feet are feet though not much to like about them

he's not surprised that the question is redirected at him considering how random it is. mostly, he's amused at -what seems to be - nate's disdain for the entire thought of nate liking feet. he's not sure what kind of kinks the geumseong senior is into, but honesty he wouldn't judge if that was something was into. taejun always tried his best not to judge when it came to people and their preferences but that didn't mean that he never judged and felt slightly appalled by some things.

a shiver runs down his back as he thinks of a few things that are quite horrid before turning his attention back to his phone.

to beatermoon05.

anyway i meant to say i met your younger sister earlier at the beginning of the semester can definitely tell the family resemblance it must be great to have a younger sibling on campus

[msutaejun]

msuxhamin​: love, butterbeer.

[...]

this time he could already see this night was far from over when a very drunk guy stumbles into the chair across from him. raising a brow in concern at the guy, he couldn’t help as his lips curled up in concerned amusement.

“thanks… I doubt you’ll remember it though even if I tell you now.”

taejun is definitely out his mind as he sits across the familiar stranger groggily. there's definitely something about him that makes taejun feel like he knows he's seen him from around somewhere before. with the amount of alcohol pumping through his body and the feel of the music and shouts from everyone around them though he's not even sure he remembers where he is anymore at that point. so there's no doubt that he'd be able to even guess why the boy is familiar but he still insists either way.

"hey man come on now!" taejun excitedly objects. "if i don't remember you the next time you see me, i'll do you a favor!"

really nothing taejun is saying seems to make sense but can you really expect that out of someone as drunk as he is? besides, considering how drunk taejun is, his usual nature of befriending those who seem to be off to the side is amplified by tenfold. now that he's spotted this good-looking student by himself there's no way taejun is leaving him alone until he feels the boy has enjoyed his time at the bar. that is unless the boy asks him to leave or his friends drag him off. whichever one comes first.

"you might not believe me..." taejun begins slurring as he tries to sit himself straight. "but i swear i know you from somewhere. or seen you at least. are you in any clubs? sports?"

none of it's processing but whatever conscious taejun has left that's poking at his mind is telling him he will feel bad if the student was in defense against the dark arts. as the president, taejun does his best to know each and every one of the members and make sure they all feel welcomed - in and outside of club meetings. but the possibilities are endless. maybe they've shared a few classes in the past which could also explain the familiarity. see a face enough times and eventually you'll feel like you know them somehow right?

"i'll even go first!" taejun tries to watch the volume of his voice but he's sure he's shouting a little louder than needed. "i'm noh taejun! defense against the dark arts major and stuff.. and the flying stuff you know-"

[msutaejun]

msukiyoung​: double trouble.

[...]

     “are you talking or am i hearing things?” he returns as he rounds another corner and suddenly comes to a stop. mercifully–or luckily, as he did seem to have impressively but unexplainable good luck–he sees taejun (the real person, not a mirror image or reflection) and can’t help but break into a wide grin even though it’s hidden underneath his mask.

     “taejun,” he almost cries out in happiness, glad he found the male sooner than later. he might be acting a little dramatic right now but he think it’s warranted, considering how he was so sure it’d take forever to meet up with the other again. “i thought i was going to be stuck in here forever without you… i just don’t know how to live in a world where you don’t exist.”

taejun is sure he catches sight of sir hendrick from the corner of his eye and immediately pushes up against the wall to run in the direction the ghost seemed to disappear into. with how the maze has been charmed so that students can walk on any surface, taejun is wondering why there haven't been more wizard attractions like this done sooner. it's honestly pretty fun and he's surprised at how gravity is working against magic because despite being on the ceiling of the maze now, taejun doesn't feel like he's being dragged down. thinking about it though, it's probably for the safety of all students - especially clumsy ones like taejun - in case if they might fall or anything worse.

the chase for sir hendrick is short lived though when taejun finds himself run into a corner and he no longer sees or hears the taunting laughs of the ghost. he lets out a huff of frustration before turning back around towards the way he had come from. if anything, chasing sir hendrick has made him more lost than before considering he can't remember where he came from and is probably even further from kiyoung now. as he's about to exit the corner though, taejun places a hand on a random mirror to stabilize himself when he suddenly falls through it.

slightly disoriented, taejun look around before realizing that he's found the exit and immediately pulls himself back into the maze. he tests that the maze's exit stays in place by sticking his arm through it a few more times before memorizing the exact mirrors location in that corner. he slowly backs out of it getting ready to shout for kiyoung when the other beats him to it.

when taejun hears kiyoung repeat what he says sounding a little closer than before, he can't help rolling his eyes with a small grin. he's stopped moving - waiting - when a second reflection of spiderman suddenly pops up and he knows that kiyoung's found him. turning around to face the other, taejun mutters a 'thank merlin' under his breath as he approaches him before kiyoung makes his next statement.

taejun laughs out loud before clapping kiyoung on the back, honestly just as glad to see him. "are you professing your undying love for me right now.?" taejun can't resist poking a little fun at kiyoung. "you know i wouldn't ditch you here alone. besides, we need to make it to the costume party at least so everyone can see our costumes."

"is there anything else you want to confess?" a part of taejun wants to let kiyoung know he's found the exit, but he's feeling a bit cheeky. "in case if we do get trapped in here forever?"

[msutaejun]

[text boy next door] hey [text boy next door] what if i decide to leave the team? [text boy next door] i mean it's just a thought.

{ sent >> alec412 } what sparked that thought? { sent >> alec412 } have we been pushing too hard during practices? { sent >> alec412 } i won’t have a practice bud if you leave { sent >> alec42 } #bestseekers { sent >> alec412 } if you leave i’ll be lonely { sent >> alec412 } ...and the only guy left {sent >> alec412 } don’t leave me

[msutaejun]

msucamilla​: bad luck.

[...]

“oh! oh!” her eyes went wide and camilla quickly reached for her wand. with a wave, the smoke started to clear up and while her pumpkin’s face continued to move, it stopped shouting out fate. with little bits of smoke floating out of it’s mouth. “sorry!” just how many times would she say that tonight. “i charmed it to give a grim fate to whoever passed by, i was still playing with the charm.” yeah, the smoke was cool and worked but she didn’t want to really scare anyone. 

taejun's lips immediately pull into a smile as he nods, trying to reassure the girl. "yeah, i'm okay!"

he can sense that she feels slightly guilty for what had just happened but if anything really taejun had it coming for him. the day isn't complete if taejun doesn't trip at least once. whether he actually falls or not is always different to the occasion but always expected.

before he can answer her next question though, camilla is whisking her wand around and the eery mist immediately begins to fade. it definitely makes him feel a little more relaxed that there isn't an ominous cloud surrounding him so gives a small 'thanks' to her before he comes to stand still.

"it's really okay." taejun chuckles after she hurriedly apologizes again, gently placing a hand on her shoulder to try and reassure her that he was fine. "i never thought there was a charm like that but that's pretty cool. where did you learn it?"

taejun is sincere in his interest and actually grateful having run into the charm. tripping now in front of the younger in a much more open space versus tripping somewhere crowded like the costume party would've been a complete wreck. the thought of that mishap occurring in the midst of a bunch of jumping and drunk students was a bit terrifying to think about if taejun had to be honest. now that he's gotten the first trip for the night out of the way though, he's a lot more confident that his balance is going to play nice for the rest of the night.

"and really, i'm actually a bit thankful for running into that charm. any other trip after the first one of the day is always a little easier to deal with."

[msutaejun]

msumiyoung​: anything for a friend.

[...]​

she doesn’t ask  —  when does she ever?  —  snatches the cup from his hold without a warning,  without permission.  “you can get yourself something else to drink.”  a hand waves him off in dismissal and she downs the gorgeous looking drink in a matter of a couple of sips.  what happens next is something she has not expected,  never thought of before;  a tingly feeling throbs in the tips of her fingers and her brain feels … enchanted. 

she turns to look at taejun,  dumbfounded one moment,  incredibly amused the next.  truths start to spill from her lips,  something she seems to have no control of.  “taejun-ah,  i never told you before,  but you really need a haircut.  should i introduce you to my hairstylist?  he will make you look like a god.”  brows raise as she eyes him up and down,  once.  “your outfit looks really cheap.  let me handle it next year for your own good.” 

taejun simply nods with slight agreement when miyoung comments about the party and music. he's honestly not too bothered by either considering that he is enjoying his time with the friends he's run into so far. despite that, taejun feels it'd be better not to voice that out loud and contradict her opinion considering she's actually talking to him now.

before he can even turn to grab a new cup to pour her a drink, his own cup is gone in a flash and its contents even faster. taejun isn't sure what to say or if he should say anything at all because he's not quite sure how to tell miyoung that there was a potion in his drink.... without pushing her even further away than she already was in willing to talk to taejun. he's not sure if she can see the panic in his eyes either as he's watching to see what'll happen to her, as if she might suddenly combust into a ball of flames.

only a few seconds of silence have passed after miyoung's finished the drink but taejun feels like it's been years and he might suddenly be swallowed up by the ground. when miyoung finally turns to look at him, taejun feels like a deer caught in headlights because... did she know? was she feeling funny? oh my god what was he supposed to tell kiyoung if the potion was unlucky and actually did something to her?

when miyoung finally talks though it's not what taejun expects and he's shocked to the bone. especially the way she addresses him so casually.

"i- i guess i do?" taejun agrees unsurely, his voice lilting as he hesitantly runs a hand through his hair. he had thought it was fine but maybe it did grow a little longer than he realized since his last trim. but to think that he could look like a god? what was going on?

taejun doesn't even disagree with her next comment considering that the costume was cheap. he and kiyoung had figured out their costumes last minute after finding out jaewon was going as peter pan to match amelie instead of a getup the three of them could match together. if anything really, they were still all peters so that must have counted for something. it's her offer that makes taejun do a double take again because miyoung barely wanted to converse with taejun most of the time but now she was willing to help him with his next halloween costume?

"yeah, i mean that's totally fine by me." taejun stiffly replies as his eyes dart around nervously trying to find kiyoung somewhere in the crowd. was this miyoung being nice to him? really what was going on??? taejun is too peeved to continue in silence and risks the question knowing it might expose that she had just drank an unknown potion. "miyoung, are you feeling okay?"

[msutaejun]

msukiyoung​: dynamic duo.

[...]

     at that moment, kiyoung hears someone say the round will start soon so they all follow the person in charge and enter the ‘field’. kiyoung still hangs around taejun though before the match officially begins, and gives him a mischievous but challenging look. “ready to crush the other team?”

taejun doesn't hide the laugh that escapes his lips when he sees kiyoung shiver at the thought of having to clean his gear after practice. when kiyoung brings up another point for making the prize even more individual taejun is all ears.

"write your paper or food? easy." taejun chuckles before pondering what would be a good trade for winning. it only takes a few seconds for taejun to figure out what he'd want from kiyoung though although it's not much a of a task if he has to be honest. "if i win, give me a few strands of your hair for my polyjuice potion escapes."

taejun knows it's asking for a little more considering that when those times come around, the chances of running into someone that kiyoung actually knows could cause some minor inconveniences. but, it's a lot more helpful than it might seem  and really if kiyoung wanted in on some of the polyjuice potion and his hair strands to use for a quick escape too taejun was more than willing to offer up.

his sly grin turns forms into one of excitement when kiyoung states their game plan. taejun might have been a little more academically tuned but when it came to getting snapping strategies out of thing air, kiyoung was always sharper even if simple as a paintball game. just as he's finished adjusting his helmet, the teams are hurriedly shuffled in to get the game started as soon as possible.

"you know it." taejun replies before cocking his head to the side to signal that he'll cover the left side. in a matter of seconds, he's separated from kiyoung and hears multiple shots echoing through the area along with shouts of his own teammates and the opposing directing each other what to do. he still thinks their attempts are futile as he catches sight of enemy member trying to sneak through the side. where taejun is standing, the student is completely open and taejun gets a shot on him before he even realizes it.

the game continues like that with taejun passing back and forth through their own territory making sure to cover any open spaces. adrenaline is running through his body as he finds himself barely evading a few shots here and there when he's focused on watching his own team members attempting to infiltrate the other side. before long though, he sees someone from his team dashing through field back towards their side with the enemy flag while shots are openly fired across from both sides.

a loud whistle announces their team win and taejun is surprised that they actually succeeded considering how unorganized the team seemed to be before the game started. it only takes about a minute for the team to regroup and taejun quickly picks kiyoung out from everyone, a triumphant smile on his lips as he pulls of his helmet - a few strands of hair sticking to his face from the buildup of sweat underneath.

"i missed a few shots but i counted fourteen hits. what about you?"

[msutaejun]

misomsu​: itsy bitsy talk

[...]

Miso was enjoying talking to people, and now he had found another person he wanted to start a conversation with. “Hey” Miso takes a sip of his drink. “Enjoying the costume party?” Miso smiles as he leans against the wall “it’s loud in here, isn’t it?”

if anything, one of taejun's favorite parts of the costume party has been posing with kiyoung whenever the two spiderman figures run into each other to recreate the iconic meme. dressing up as left spiderman wasn't what taejun had initially thought he'd be going for as halloween but it was pretty hilarious and taejun enjoyed it a lot more than he thought he would. overall, the costume party itself was one of the best events of the night if taejun had to say. it was great seeing all the different costumes and everyone's creativity in who they chose to dress up as.

the amount of drinks that have gone around have definitely been a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic for taejun at this point. it's enough to keep him having a good time but remembering that he's trying to find eloise in the crowd of people. it feels like he's been searching for her ever since he's arrived but he keeps getting caught by others. friends wanting to drink and strangers wanting to take photos or dance.

he's taking a break now towards the edge of all the dancing, hoping he'll be able to scope eloise out from there. that or at least take a break and catch his breath. it's then someone talks to him, catching his attention. taejun immediately recognizes miso considering the two share a minor and miso is a member of the defense against the dark arts club as well.

"hey." taejun offers a friendly smile and nod. "it's great! all the costumes ideas are amazing. if i had a better artistic bone in me i might have been able to match their levels but you know. simple is easy."

taejun chuckles at his own comment before agreeing with miso. "loud but lucky we have magic in case if anything gets too loud. how are you enjoying the party?"

he takes a look at miso's costume before chiming in with another question, sincerely curious. "did you charm the ears to move?"

[msutaejun]

msucallie​: ten to one.

[...]

“ahh… maybe it’s because fall is around the corner or something? i don’t know. i’m just starting to get sick of being single so i figured ‘why not, right?’ it was a pretty silly idea thinking about it now, i suppose.“

it's not hard to admit that taejun feels slightly guilty with the way callie asks him and squints her eyes at him. but they both know that he's never really grown out of his mischievous nature. nor does it really help that both jaewon and kiyoung are just as encouraging about the things taejun does when they're just as eager to join in any pranks if not coming up with their own. but it's callie and even if she did decide to lecture him on it, taejun truly didn't mind.

"uhhh-" taejun sheepishly scratches the back of his head with his free hand before chuckling lowly, "i may have let slip to a few underclassmen where and when they could find a few missing ingredients for a potion they wanted to try. it was just for a small underwater breathing potion!"

this is one reason why taejun knew he wouldn't have been able to be a student prefect despite his grandparents wanting to see him do so. although typically a good student, taejun had his bouts of being a bit rascally. if there was anything he was lucky about, it was definitely staying on all his professors good sides no matter the minor troubles he seemed to cause every now and then. professor jung was one of the professors that were a bit more on the stricter side though and he usually tried avoiding getting in any trouble with her. when he did though it was never something a little extra volunteer work couldn't make up for.

after revealing the truth, taejun simply waits for her reaction before knowing she's also caught in debating what to tell him as well with the look she has after he asks her about the ferris wheel ride. he's actually surprised when she answers that it's her third time. he's wracking through his mind to try and figure out what would prompt her to go on the ride three times but her following statement about how the first two going awry answers his curiosity.

"well, third times the charm right?" taejun grins as he teases her in return. "but come on callie, you're a great catch and if anyone else has something to say about that they can have a go with me. plus, they're probably just insecure because you could probably beat their arse in an arm wrestling competition or something."

taejun knows he says it in a joking tone but he's completely serious as he reminisces about the time he witnessed her sock another guy in the face. it was a well deserved punch and also extremely amusing to watch.

"it's not silly though." taejun says aloud to reassure her. he's not usually the softest person but he knows with callie there are certain parts of himself he can be open with and she won't judge him horribly. if anything, he can completely relate to her and does his best to get that across while ending on a lighter note. "it's only natural and i know i sound like a complete sap but when the right one comes along they'll come along. but if we do both manage to find partners before the end of autumn, how does a double date sound?"

[msutaejun]

msuinsu​: (past) difficulties

[...]

“if you don’t mind i wouldn’t mind some help to the cafeteria first. i can go to the infirmary once i get some food in me.” insu adds sheepishly. 

taejun can see the gears turning in insu's head as he considers taejun's words. he lightly scolds himself internally for not giving the younger boy a chance to speak though after hearing the other's stomach growl. with insu's statement about some lunch before the infirmary though, taejun perks a little.

"i was actually thinking of heading for some lunch too. it'd be nice to have some company! we could grab something and i'll go with you to the infirmary." taejun smiles as he takes a step down. considering he had heard insu's stomach growl too, it was better for the two to walk and talk at the same time so insu wouldn't have to be kept waiting.

he pays attention to his pace in front of insu and stays close enough - in case if insu might stumble so he can catch him or if taejun trips himself, that way he can avoid crashing into insu if he takes a tumble down the stairs.

"since i'm a regular at the infirmary, we can definitely make sure that you get help right away." taejun adds as he stuffs his hands into his pockets. not really a good idea in the case that he does fall because he won't be able to catch himself. with that small realization though, he slips a tangerine from his pocket and plays with it as he lightly tosses it with each step he takes. "it's a great perk but out of uh... unfortunate circumstances."

taejun is usually conscious and observant of other's reactions and feelings when it comes to needing help. but it seems this once he's a bit too focused on making sure insu gets help that he's only focused on food and their final destination. he can't quite put his finger on it as he thinks about how most people are usually open and eager for his help when he offers it... but it's also that exact thought that makes him realize that maybe insu doesn't really want his help and is just too polite to say it.

a small frown makes its way to his lips but he hurriedly pushes it away as he turns to glance back at insu. "i hope i'm not making you uncomfortable. if you'd like to grab lunch and go to the infirmary please let me know."

[msutaejun]

msumalia​: apples to apples. 

[...]

“Should I wait until you get your apple before throwing our peels in and seeing what letter we get?” She asked, her smile still beaming from managing to obtain an apple so quickly. “Unless there’s a certain letter you’re hoping to get and don’t want me seeing.” Malia teased with a light hearted giggle.

"you can do it malia!" taejun cheered encouragingly from behind malia, excitedly watching as the younger attempted her first time at bobbing for an apple.

taejun had been around earlier to witness inori peeling her apple to see if the rumors were true - which they seemed to very much be - but he hadn't attempted the challenge himself. apple bobbing was a fun activity but taejun was also sure that if it involved him, a mishap was most definitely going to take place. that thought in itself was enough to keep the boy from trying and being content enough with watching all the other students try.

running into malia on her way to try it for the very first time though was all it seemed to take for taejun to cave. he had a soft spot for the young toseong girl and didn't see fit letting her go through her first experience bobbing for apples alone. he was also sure she would enjoy his company and if anything, participating in an activity with a friend was always much more fun than it was alone.

considering it was her first time, malia did extremely well and taejun couldn't lie he felt a bit of pressure in matching her speed. in all honesty, taejun had attempted bobbing for apples back at hogwarts before but they never really went to plan. usually ending with him missing all the apples or just getting too drenched to want to continue.

at her remark, taejun laughs along with her cute giggle shaking his head. "no secrets! i'm curious about what letter you might get too so let's peel them together."

feeling a little more eager now, taejun takes a deep breath before zoning in on the apple he wants. considering the height difference between him and malia, taejun feels like he's bent at a much more awkward angle as he tries to bite the apple only to bump his chin against it instead. so he shifts backwards a little, still bent over before he tries again. as he leans in, the apple escapes his bite once again and his face is entirely submerged in water.

he's beginning to regret attempting it again but gives it one more shot. come on. maybe by a stroke of luck, taejun leans in one more time and manages to bite onto the apple. he bites down a little harder to make sure the apple won't fall before finally rising, turning to malia with a cheerful fist pump.

"i got it." taejun grins with an eye shut as all the water collected on his hair runs down his face.

[msutaejun]

msusojin​: for a moment ┊✧

[...]

“i kept telling him i was busy and not interested but it seems like he doesn’t know how to take no for an answer.” she looks up at him with a pout. the guy, as if sensing danger (or maybe he’s been in this position before?) was quick to mention apologies. he didn’t know anais was dating someone. he was very sorry. he’d be on his way now. anais glared at the other. “good. leave me alone or else my boyfriend will have to deal with you.”

taejun can already sense anais relaxing as she wraps her arms around his torso. to anyone watching the situation unfold, the action would seem extremely intimate for the two considering how platonic their relationship was. anyone who knew taejun would know though that the suseong would go to any extremes to protect those he cared for. so despite the times or ways anais would tease or flirt with taejun, it was just part of their friendship and they both understood there was no real meaning behind any of it.

in no way did it ever bother taejun either whenever these situations did take place, so as anais tucked herself into him taejun wrapped one arm around her to add to the effect of an overprotective boyfriend. the look that crosses the males face still seems to be one of skepticism so taejun clenches his jaw in annoyance.

anais is quick to bring the attention back to the unwanted presence of the other male though, which urges taejun to chime in again.

"are you going to show yourself out or do you need help with that too?" taejun address him a little more aggressively than intended but it seems to do the trick as he snaps out of whatever daze he was in ever since taejun's arrival.

with anais final comment as well, the male hurriedly leaves and taejun doesn't feel himself relax until he sees the male disappear through the entrance of the bar. the glare he was wearing is quickly exchanged for one of concern as he turns to check that anais is okay and that nothing else had happened before he showed up.

"are you okay? how long was he bugging you for?" taejun asks as removes his arm from anais, giving her some breathing space after the whole ordeal. he's never had to deal with as much unwanted attention as she does so he can only imagine how much patience and willpower it really takes her to have to not punch a guy like that in the face.

"if you're not leaving yet i can also get you a drink on the house." taejun offers, hoping it'll serve as a perk for what seems to have started off as a less enjoyable night.