strange love.

kat | gmt | 22 pure evil is running through my veins, it's always been a part of me i could never explain. i made people fall in love with the way that i made them f e e l-- i found cracks in their broken souls before they could h e a l. and it was pure evil. i hurt you in a way i could never forgive myself for. i found you on a tray, and pretended you never existed at all.

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semi hiatus until my mental state figures itself out and i can relax again yo. so replies will come when they come

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thervnaways​:

                      dee stirs at the sound of the car door closing but if she were being more truthful here, she would’ve opened her eyes the moment the car stopped. she’d heard the voices of the two men earlier but nothing clear enough to know what they were saying, still too groggy to even try to make out their words. 

when she realizes her brother isn’t in the car, she sits up to look at the winged mutant, brows furrowed as she rubbed her eyes, forgetting that she still had some makeup on. “no, i’m awake so it’s my turn to drive.” just like they’d agreed on earlier. dee takes his advice, though, and exits the car but only to stretch a little before walking over to the driver’s door, knocking on its window. “switch with me. c’mon. out you go.”

he smiled a little when she stirred, pulling his hand back now that she was awake at least and knew what was going on. he already knew what the outcome of this was likely going to be though. that dee would take over driving regardless of what he offered her. it was just how it worked anyway, and it was sort of a relief anyway that he’d be able to relax some more now and not be stuck in the same position either. 

so he gets out the car as she told him, though not before shrugging an oversized hoodie over his wings. it didn’t hide them fully and it definitely looked odd.. but he couldn’t risk it much here. “you’ve smudge your makeup a little,” he told her quietly though, pointing a little at where she’d managed to mess it up a bit. “it’s not too bad but.. figured you’d want to know.” getting out left him the ability to stretch too now. cracking his neck a little and feeling his wings flutter and ruffle slightly at the more freedom they got. “i need to find somewhere i can stretch out my wings that isn’t this public.” there wasn’t exactly anyone around, not much. but there could be cameras.

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maybe sungki should feel ashamed that the first thought that had run through his mind at the marriage was the flee. to take off and never look back because god he couldn’t do it! he couldn’t get married! could he? well no.. not to a stranger. that was terrifying. so what had sungki done? he had run. he’d run for the hills and away from the kingdom. all the way out of it until he ran into a group that he probably shouldn’t associate with, but they were surprisingly nice. it was fun, and he’d been with them for a while now actually. this weird band of outcasts and outlaws.. and apparently without all the stupid royal robes and crowns, sungki fit in damn well. it was the freest he’d felt in his entire life, actually.

but he kept his past to himself. mostly, anyway. he’d been getting close to one particular member of the strange group.. close enough that he could feel his heart flutter whenever they walked into the room or just.. spoke. he hadn’t felt that way before. so it wasn’t entirely surprising that one night, laid out under the stars just the two of them as they all settled for the night, that he let it slip quietly.

“i ran away. it’s how i ended up here? i ran away from a kingdom i.. i was supposed to take over.” his words were soft, gentle maybe. “i was supposed to marry a stranger but i couldn’t do it-- is that wrong? am i wrong for doing that and abandoning it?”

muse: min sungki open to: any gender connection: supposed to be arranged marriage? ( tbh idk how to describe the connection, makes more sense in the plot ) based on: in the source ( can be m/f or m/m )

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iilluision​:

     ☾ ˚⊹ *・゚a small laugh escaped her lips when he mentioned his family, realising that she hadn’t really thought about that at all when she planned on surprising him. his family really should have been the ones surprising him if anyone was going to but honestly the only thoughts that filled her mind was being able to see him finally after he was away for so long. “ well it’s nice to see you again too, ” she replied, a chuckle following her words as she welcomed his hug. mia held onto him tightly, keeping close to him for a few moments. it wasn’t like she wanted to let go, but it had been a while since she was able to hug him so she was making up for lost time. “ honestly it wasn’t that long. an hour or so but i had my phone to keep me company, ” she answered, finally pulling back and looking at him, a grin spread across her face. 

his lips quirked up a little at the laugh, glad she found amusement in it anyway. but it wasn’t like kouki cared about her surprising him before his family either. they could wait, and he’d spoken to them earlier on the phone at least. plus.. it was sort of nicer having a quieter welcome back like this than a loud one he’d expect from his family. he didn’t let her go then though either, just stroking her back gently as they settled into the embrace for a few moments. it was nice to be back, to have these moments he supposed and he was sure it’s what she wanted too. “good, not that i should care if you were waiting since i didn’t know,” he smirked a little, quiet teasing tone coming out as he looked down at her. this was definitely nice anyway. a good feeling and welcome. “fuckin weird finally being back, but i’m glad.”

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haruwrites​:

a chuckle slipped past his lips, “nah, you were shitfaced last night. rough day yesterday, huh.” he pressed his lips into a thin line, “i know that we don’t know each other but i’ve seen you around at the bar a few times enough to recognise your face. thought that i’d be throwing you to the wolves if i didn’t do anything.” he finished up half a cup of his beverage, “i didn’t know where you lived too, so… my home’s the best option i guess.” isaiah admitted with a small smile. “how are you feeling now, though? need anything that i can help you with?” he asked with a tilt of his head, “you can use the shower too if you’d like and uh … there’s some extra clothes i set out for you, figured you need them.” he nodded towards the room that the other came out of. “i’m isaiah, by the way.”

“shit..“ he grumbled out quietly to himself, groaning. it wasn’t like it was often he did this anyway, but he could be annoyed at himself for getting so drunk that a stranger had to interfere like this. “oh.. well thanks? i mean, i’d probably have gotten home someway.. but thanks-- ah.. i stay at university dorms anyway so you probably wouldn’t have found it even if you knew.“ he shrugged a little, nibbling on the pancakes for a moment then as they spoke. “still like shit but the initial panic, confusion and embarrassment is slowly starting to simmer out. maybe not the embarrassment, that’ll stick. could use some painkillers though if you have them?“ maybe he could bake the guy a cake or buy him a nice ornament for putting up with his shit and taking him home. that’d be a good thank you, right? if people even did that for situations like this. minnie didn’t really know the etiquette here. “oh-- yea. okay, thanks. i’ll take that offer, a shower sounds good and thank you for the clothes too.“ he nodded a little. “s’nice to meet you, and thank you again. i’m minnie, and i’m not usually someone that needs to get taken home like this.“

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thervnaways​:

                    “you were kinda our best bet. dee can drive later, though.” had she not been as tired as she was, she would’ve been the designated driver. he takes another look at his sister with half a mind to wake her up already, ready to throw some rolled up paper at her but he knew she’d release all hell on him if he did. the male chuckles at the other, more than amused. “of course i’m not. i’m used to it.” not that that was anything to be proud of but zee’s had his fair share of having to pee in places that weren’t actual bathrooms. 

as they pulled into the stop, the tattooed mutant surveys the area but because he isn’t particularly thorough nor does he really care at this point, he shrugs and gets out of the car. “feel free to wake her up,” he says, gesturing to dee at the back.

“yea the best bet is a guy that’s been trapped in a cage or facility his entire life,“ he snorted softly, shaking his head a little. he didn’t mind it though, it wasn’t too hard to drive but he still wouldn’t say he was the best. if anything it was his enhances senses that helped him out. he’d drive until dee was ready though, but she deserved the break right now. “aren’t we all,“ he laughed quietly along with him then though. it was just something that you had to get used to when you were practically driving constantly. on the run. he sighed at that a little though. 

“i will, but go pee before you burst. and don’t cause any trouble,“ he teased quietly, waving the other off as he turned in his seat carefully then. he scowled at the pain that twinged in his wings then too, before reaching over to gently shake the female’s knee. “hey. we’ve stopped off if you want to go to the restroom or stretch your legs. you can go back to sleep now or after though if you want to.“

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hellescape​:

he stares at his companion, letting his gaze linger longer before the look of fond resignation eventually bore its way upon his visage. hyuk doesn’t need to have it pointed out to him to be aware that izzy is already conjuring up a storm of worries in his head; downcast and irresolute. sure, he supposes that he did invite himself over at an unfortunate time. but he knows enough that he wouldn’t come to this decision if his situation isn’t as dire as it is. he needs the affection, the reassurance, the physical intimacy… and who was hyuk to deny him just that?

his decision feels more resolute once their fingers have properly linked, giving him that extra push he needs to continue further. yes, he has work, izzy isn’t wrong about that. but, for tonight… his irises glimmer with newfound resolve. he knows that the stack of lifeless papers can wait. with his hand in his, he takes the opportunity to reel him in closer, trap him in a half embrace against his frame and sneak a placating, affectionate kiss on his temple. “you’re never a bother to me, princess.” and he means it. 

it’s unfair how easily izzy forgives him for his tendency to delve too deep in his assignments for long periods of time, hell — he reckons easily that he must’ve never put the blame on him in the first place. he is unbearable, regardless of what he says. setting that incriminating thought aside for now, hyuk loosens their shared embrace and lets his hand go to properly guide him further into his apartment, aiming for the comfort of his king sized bed in the bedroom. it’s not as proper as he makes out to be when his unoccupied arm is already circling itself loosely around his partner’s waist, a sudden urge to display affection surfacing and prompting him to cascade kisses over the side of his face. he really hasn’t seen him in a while. 

as they amble towards his bedchamber, he questions rather pointlessly, pulling away somewhat. “i can make you a cup of tea, if you still want it.” 

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izzy never wanted to be overbearing, knew that some people thought it that way but.. hyuk hadn’t exactly pushed him away or pulled back when he’d told him about his issues or his problems and needs. he’d been kind about it instead, and even now when he could easily be angry with the younger, or tell him to leave or just go back to his works instead.. he wasnt and that meant a lot to the other. it meant a lot to izzy to be given chances like this and attention instead of just being left alone. it felt good like that.

it feels even better to have their fingers linked happily too, the contact alone already calming his racing heart and difficult to control emotions as he settles into the affection. the embrace only fuels that feeling too as izzy all but latches onto the older man, burying his face against his shoulder for a minute before peeking back up at the kiss. the nickname alone does wonders to his mood too, eyes shining a little more lightly now. “you really t-think that?” he whispers gently, but there is a calmer feeling in him now. he’s still upset and his emotions are a little all over the place but.. knowing that he was getting what he wanted, and well, what he needed. it felt good. comforting, even.

izzy practically curls into his side then too as he’s led through the apartment, focus still just on hyuk and every point on contact. how warm and comfortable the embrace is as he just lets his heart settle a little, his mind too. he could still feel a few stray tears, but at least now he didn’t feel a second or two away from bursting. he can’t help giggling at the kisses either, leaning into hyuk more and beaming a little. he doesn’t stop from leaning up to kiss his cheek either, comfortable now with the way that mood had shifted, and hopefully izzy could help hyuk relax too. let him have a break and breath maybe away from his work instead. 

“later? i just want to be near you right now?“ the tea was a nice idea, but with how they were going right now he’d rather have the affection than anything else. tea wasn’t the most important thing to him when he could instead be happily curled up against hyuk.

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shcun​:

          ‘‘  WHY  NOT  ?  MAYBE  I  JUST  CAN’T  STAND  the  sight  of  someone  as  pretty  as  you  being  stood  up.  you  deserve  better  than  that.  ’’  nando  is  not  shy  about  his  choice  of  words  ,  shooting  the  other  boy  a  dazzling  smile  that  he  knows  makes  every  person  melt  on  the  spot.  he’s  a  flirt.  a  heavy  one  and  as  ridiculous  as  this  may  be  ,  he’s  loving  the  situation  right  now.  what  could  possibly  go  wrong  on  a  date  with  a  soft-looking  ,  pretty  boy  like  izzy  ?

          he  waves  over  the  waiter  ,  asking  for  a  refill  of  izzy’s  glass  and  ordering  a  red  wine  for  himself.  ‘’  it’s  no  problem  ,  really  …  i’d  rather  sit  here  and  get  some  good  fun  out  of  it  rather  than  a  boring  night  inside  with  my  smelly  ,  stinky  roommate.  ’’  it’s  an  attempt  to  lighten  the  mood  even  more  ,  because  as  the  other  tells  him  about  who  it  is  they  had  a  date  with  ,  nando  can’t  help  but  notice  how  the  mood  turns  a  little  gloomy.  ‘’  you’re  right  !  someone  showed  up  ,  someone  better  than  that.  ’’  the  camboy  rolls  his  eyes.  ‘’  businessmen  suck.  you  do  this  regularly  ?  is  he  your  boyfriend  or  just  a  date  ?  ’’  he  is  more  than  just  familiar  with  these  kind  of  dates.  despite  staying  faceless  on  his  app  and  during  his  shows  ,  he’s  discovered  it  earns  him  a  lot  more  whenever  he  does  end  up  revealing  his  face  to  the  rich  ones.  two  dates  later  and  nando  was  able  to  pay  his  rent  for  the  next  year.  he  raises  his  glass  of  wine  when  it  arrives  ,  giving  izzy  a  wink.  ‘’  here’s  to  a  fun  night  ,  yeah  ?  ’’

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izzy couldn’t help the light flush dancing across his face at the compliment, a small smile poking at the edges of his lips because well.. it was sweet. maybe this would be a good night after all. “you don’t even know me,” but the smile was still there. the gentle thankfulness inside still tingling away and he smiled at the stranger. he couldn’t exactly deny that nando didn’t already have him swooning just a little either.. but that was izzy, and izzy was easy to get like that sometimes. 

he smiled when his glass was refilled though, the wine doing a little relax himself even if he wasn’t really the biggest of drinkers most of the time. “so i’m your entertainment for the night?” izzy giggled a little innocently at the light atmosphere that was shifting over them, though he did offer up one of his cute smiles, eyes forming soft crescents for a moment as he let himself settle a little more. this wasn’t how his night was really supposed to go, probably.. and izzy wanted things to be special-- but if anything was special, he supposed an impromptu cute date was. “you’re gonna be better than my original date? good.. i like. it’ll make up for the waiting.” he hums softly. “oh..” a soft blush settles on his cheeks again as he shakes his head, “i.. it’s my first date. i guess i’m the.. always waiting for the right person, kind. i thought i’d try it but i guess i got it wrong. so just a date.. a bad date, apparently.” izzy was sort of glad he wasn’t the dating type either, he couldn’t really imagine being the kind of person that went out on a few dates every week os trying to find the right one. then again, maybe some of his shows were like dates for his audience though when they booked private sessions. he had had a few nice nights with some of them anyway, and the man he was supposed to meet tonight was admittedly through that. it was dumb, maybe. izzy smile lightens up again though, raising his own glass and giggling softly, “i hope so.” but nando already seemed pretty fun anyway. “you’ve already made my wait a little more worthwhile.”

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been doing some self care i guess?? which like tbh by that i mean i bean painting, specifically mha as among us beans bcos cute. but yea so uh been painting, drawing.. stuff like that. i’ll be back next week though bcos i don’t have my classes next week so i can chill a lil and hopefully get my groove back

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i’m doing this again because i liked doing it before, so feel free to like if you already had ( bcos honestly i forgot whoever i did or had to do these for before bcos wow brain dead ). but like this for a starter based on something in your wishlist or a reply to your opens! ♥

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oncebattled​:

thumbs gently swiped across lux’s cheeks, dabbing underneath his eyes. all movements were kept slow and steady to not upset lux further because he never wanted to bring him more pain. sometimes, he wondered just how deep it traveled and if lux would ever open up fully to him about his past. about all the things haunting him on a day to day basis. now, hojin knew all about haunted things and there were secrets of his own he needed to confess to someday.    ❝ neither should you, ❞     he replied, softly, running his fingers through lux’s hair.    ❝ you’re beautiful to me. inside and out. ❞     all the parts he could see and the hidden scars he knew lingered underneath the surface.    ❝ you make me feel so good about myself. like. i matter. ❞     self worth waivered often for hojin but he had been doing better lately. no longer comparing himself to others and trying to measure up.    ❝ hey. lu. ❞     he cupped at his cheek, trying to get the other to look at him.    ❝ you are more than enough. you make me so happy and i always feel cared for. you make me feel like the center of your universe sometimes. ❞     lux had a very intent focus at times and while some probably would be unnerved by it, hojin thrived with it.    ❝ babe. we laugh! we cry. we do a lot of things. ❞     his words trailed off as he pinked up a little.    ❝ being with you is… the best thing that’s ever happened to me. ❞    

lux did his best now to calm down. to stop the tears that were still trying to build up again even as hojin dried them up. it was just.. easy to get into his head sometimes. with a past like his and such a terribly difficult and confusing relationship with emotions and feelings and understanding his own and they were his-- it made them build up easier. it made his worries and fears pile onto him. never ending overthinking. the feeling of never being enough. that wasn’t to say there weren’t miles more of problems either, but he was getting better. didn’t flinch as much at things or freak out over little things like breaking a glass or burning a dish. he’d worked on a lot and hojin had helped, even if he hadn’t told him everything yet. 

“b-but.. but-- okay.“ his voice was quiet, but he nodded a little, understanding the point being made and it made sense anyway even if it would probably take him a while to fully let that sink in. the compliment didn’t feel real either, words feeling sceptical in his head as he frowned a little. “i’m not.. you can’t think that?“ he couldn’t understand that, or well how someone could see him like that. it was just strange to him always he supposed ( and that wasn’t going into his confusion sometimes at why hojin wanted to be with him too ). “you do matter. you always matter.“ and he always wanted the other to know that. but it still took him a minute to really look back at him though, eyes trailing up finally as he listening to what he was saying. “i do? g-good.. that’s how it should be? i try my best, i want to keep you happy. i mean-- you a-are the centre of my universe.. a lot.“ maybe it was stupid seeing someone in that way, but lux didn’t really have many good people in his life and for once, he finally knew that hojin was a good person. he was good. kind. cared for him so much more than he’d thought a person could. changed his view on so much, he supposed too. maybe it was good for them both. “we do. we.. w-we do all of that.“ he nodded a little, voice wavering a little from the emotions again, but it didn’t feel as painful this time. “i’m really that special to you?“ 

his body still moved before he could really do anything about it though. arms wrapping around the other and his face burying into hojin’s neck gently. emotions still overflowing but it was a lot more of a mixed combination now. he’d never had someone like this before, and maybe it just surprised him every time still. one day it would be better. “you to-- you’re t-the best thing that’s happened to me. you’ve helped me so much..”

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testing to see if this’ll show until / if my starter actually shows. but yea link the source to an open i just posted ( also posted a starter call that didn’t show up so.. ) ♥

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how do you even appear in the tags anymore. i swear it’s only random ones for me that’ll go through and actually tag :// 

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maeum still wasn’t sure if it was his narcolepsy fucking him up again from the fact he hadn’t had any time to nap through the day that night, or it was the fact that the stage had been cleaned and everyone had been having a little trouble finding their footing. still, it didn’t really matter now when he’d fallen and managed to land extremely wrong on his leg, as well as hitting his chest just a little off one of their other raised ledges on the way down. in true maeum fashion though, he’d still managed to continue on with most of the set, having to forego the encore from how bad the pain had built up. not to mention that everyone had to know that he was hurt from the fact that he wasn’t actually getting up from where he’d fallen, and he could see his brother and kouki shooting him looks until he got the message to call it in. and now here he was, in hospital with his leg in a cast and a few bruised, but thankfully not broken ribs. and a lot of people fretting over him, the other being the latest of those.

“i’ll be fine, i just fell. they said i can do the show in a few days too, i just need to give myself a little rest first and make sure i don’t try over exert myself.“

muse: im maeum ( vocalist / guitarist of a famous band ) open to: any gender connection: significant other / best friend based on: maeum fell off a ledge on stage while performing, and now he’s in hospital dealing with the consequences

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haruwrites​:

it wasn’t his first time seeing the not-so-stranger ; in fact, he’s seen him a few times, just enough for him to figure out his name. once he’s done with work, isaiah often finds himself at the bar that his friend runs, earning himself a few drinks on the house. he observed the younger from the moment he stepped foot into the bar until it was time for him to go home or so, he thinks. he doesn’t know minnie personally, but he’s seen him enough for his concern to grow as he became less sober. isaiah thought long and hard before he decided to save the boy from his misery and brought him to his apartment, tucking him into his bed.

he didn’t mind sleeping on the couch – – but he couldn’t fall back asleep once he felt the ache in his neck. glancing at the clock, he took a quick shower before he prepared breakfast, whipping up a quick meal until he noticed that the male stood behind him. “good morning,” he smiled, “first of all – i did not kidnap you. it wasn’t safe for you to be that drunk last night.” isaiah plated the pancakes and placed them on the table, then poured himself a cup of tea. “secondly, you still have clothes on so no, we didn’t have sex –– just in case you were wondering.” he chuckled, “here, fill up your stomach or you’re gonna be sick.”

well it definitely seemed like the sudden stranger was beating him to the punch when it came to talking anyway, and it was oddly calming to have things put in a little more of a clear picture too. even if minnie was still horribly confused. he did sit down though when he was told to eat. his body instinctively doing as he’s told and pulling the place closer to himself then. 

“i think i’ll be sick either way,“ he mumbled out gently, rubbing a hand across his face before glancing up at the stranger once more. he was still horribly confused really. “if you kidnapped me i’d expect more.. ropes and less food? so good to know? i did think we’d had sex though--“ he nodded. openly expressing his thoughts then now that his tongue was back to working in a functioning order. “i’ glad we didn’t or else i think i would’ve just.. you know, the window’s a good option in those situations to get out quickly. huh.. not that i’d jump out the window-- just-- panic? panic reaction?“ minnie stopped himself there though, his habit for rambling at times like these starting to come out strongly already. maybe not the best impression? actually.. screw impressions, he’d already fucked that one up badly right? “i wasn’t that drunk either. was i?“

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sugapop-rp​:

kris was taken aback at the sight of astra, the odd’s of them running into each other isn’t too weird but considering the time and circumstances of currently? him showing up to his usual apartment locations looking like he has been through an actual shit show. the young male wasn’t sure how to exactly take all of this in and couldn’t even have a proper chance to ask what had happened because soon the male in front of him was collapsing. quick movements from kris in putting his arms around the other. well shit this isn’t looking too good now is it? leaving him out wouldn’t be a smart idea, for many reason and he really wasn’t interested in answering question why a body was at the front of his door, no thank you. also, kris may be an asshole but despite the cold pale exterior…he still owns a heart -and also has respect for the other but you won’t hear him admitting that outloud- 

“hey…hey, breath ok? think you can make it inside or do i have to carry you like a princess?” the male questioned, concerned yes but still having to have a bit extra to say.

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astra nodded, focusing on his breathing for a second of two as he leaned into kris weakly. this could be a lot worse anyway. he could definitely be feeling a lot worse and probably at least on the verge of passing out by now, but it was okay. he was okay. “this princess is the nicest thing you’ve called me,” he teased though, even if it ended in a pained wheezing laugh. he was still astra after all.

but he forced his legs to work instead. forced himself to take the steps he needed to actually get into the apartment instead of completely relying on the other male. he was completely fucked yet anyway. maybe in the morning he’d question why his choices led him here though to someone who definitely didn’t scream very helpful-- which was funny, he didn’t expect kris to actually be maybe offering some help? unless he was just getting him inside to let him bleed out or something like that. the was rude though, and this really wasn’t like their usual interactions anyway. he had a hope he’d make it out at least a little alive then.

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iilluision​:

       ☾ ˚⊹ *・゚it had felt like forever since kouki had been gone and mia truly was missing him. they kept in contact as much as they could while he was on military service but it wasn’t the same as seeing him in person. the girl had the code to his apartment to keep it in check, water any plants, etc. she wasn’t sure if it was such a good idea to surprise him when he came back. mia wasn’t sure if he was going to be too tired to even talk to her or if he even wanted to just be alone for a couple of days, but still she made her decision and she was sat on the couch in his apartment scrolling through her phone and waiting for him to arrive back home. the door clicked, the girl turning her head and watching, waiting in anticipation to see the male. finally she rose from the couch, offering the male a wide and warm smile as she waved at him. “ i wasn’t sure i could wait until you were settled to see you … i hope that’s okay, ” her voice was soft and almost quiet. “ hey, ” she finally spoke properly before walking closer to him. 

kouki didn’t expect anyone to be waiting for him, he really didn’t. he’d already told his family anyway that he’d come see him the day after so he could get some rest first, and surprise his siblings who he hadn’t actually given an official date to. that was the fun part. but even with all of that, he smiled a little as he saw mia. he wasn’t against the company anyway or being surprised with her presence, he’d welcome that right now anyway because it was nice to be welcomed back. “well i told my family to fuck off until tomorrow, but it’s fine. it’s nice getting to see you again.” he smiled a little more warmly then, waving off her worry. “it’s fine.” he dropped his bag then, walking closer as well and pulling her into a gentle hug. “hey.” he did laugh a little at that though, quietly to himself. “have you been waiting long?”