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jeong yunho / 21 dancer, gymnast, rap ☀ points ☀

[rkyunho]

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7in_jyh let’s go for a drive just you and me 💕

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POSTED 2 HOURS AGO

[choisanii]

yunho, you ALWAYS look good no matter what 😤😤

bonus: 

[rkyunho]

☼ picnic date(?)

with @rkxskm

Yunho was nervous. He was about to hang out with Seokwoo—alone—for the first time since he had crashed at his place. Well, first time outside the flat. They’d been alone plenty before but this was different. It felt almost like a... date. But it wasn’t a date. Nope, no... definitely not. Despite telling himself that this was just a hanging out type of deal, Yunho’s heart was beating like a wounded bird trapped in a cage. He’d even taken the day off from work to prepare for their... outing.

With a small sigh he squatted down to check the basket for the umpteenth time just to make sure, really sure, that nothing had moved or broken in the last two minutes. Yunho could only hope that a) they weren’t going to get food poisoning from his kimbap and b) that Seokwoo actually found it good (or at least edible). He’d packed it carefully along with several boxes of banchan and some beers. It had said that there would be food trucks available so if everything went to hell at least they wouldn’t be hungry.

( mssg ✉️➜ dearest friend seokwoo )

✉️➜ hi!! ✉️➜ I’m waiting by the big flag pole. u can’t really miss it... ✉️➜ see you soon! ^^ ✉️➜ ps. I hope ur hungry bc I brought some food for us~

Immediately after he had hit ‘send’ Yunho had the overwhelming urge to throw his phone far away and just lay down and die. God, it was a wonder how he even functioned on a daily basis around his friend. He just prayed that Seokwoo hadn’t noticed just how much he stared at him when he hoped that he wasn’t looking.  Why was he so embarrassing? And dumb? And just... fucking lame?

[rkyunho]

tenrk​:

☼ baby ballroom

since deciding to expand his knowledge of different dance styles ten had tried contemporary, jazz, modern and tap, and had loved all of them. he’d only taken a few classes here and there in each, but fully intended to keep up with them, even if he didn’t attend every single week - there just wasn’t enough time to do them all regularly, sadly. one he hadn’t tried yet, he realised one day, was ballroom. 

in fact, as ten listened to some of his older students at the dance studio talking about a ballroom dance class they’d been to recently, he realised it was something he’d like to try - and try he did. yunho’s ballroom dance class was a lot more fun, and far more challenging, than ten could have imagined. 

it’s the end of another lesson and ten’s ready to go home, shower, and collapse from the difficult class. he smiles at yunho, taking the bottle offered to him and gulping down about half of it in one go. “i like him, he’s nice.” ten says, looking over to the guy he’d danced with that evening. “hope he doesn’t mind me stepping on his toes.” ten laughs, acknowledging just how much he still has to improve. at the question, though, he turns his head to look up at yunho with a bright smile. “yeah, i’m enjoying it too much to not. usually i switch it up and do a different style each week, but i think i’ll stick around here for a bit longer.” he says, bumping his shoulder against yunho’s arm. “if you want me to, that is.”

Yunho smiled bashfully at the other, a faint blush dusting the apples of his cheeks. He nodded and combed his hair back with a hand. “Of course I want you to come back! I need your money after all,” he teased lightly, nose wrinkling in amusement. It had been a while since he’d been comfortable enough to relax around someone so fully but he enjoyed the feeling of being able to give and take in the banter instead of just looking like a flustered goldfish.

If only he could be this confident around Seokwoo.

“Your wallet isn’t the only reason I want you to come back,” he said giving Ten a nudge in return, “I want you to improve too. I mean, you’re already well versed in several types of dance and have great control over your body so i think you’ll be able to pick this up quite quickly... although dancing with a partner is probably something new for you, but I know you’ll adjust quickly.” Yunho nodded encouragingly and gave him a thumbs up.

He turned to get his things before impulsively turning around, nibbling on his bottom lip. “Um... what’re you doing now? Do you wanna... go eat something? My budget is like, non-existent, so it’ll have to be kimbap or drinks and anju...” Yunho trailed off looking down at the dance floor.

“Like friends do... because I need some.”

[rkyunho]

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7in_jyh so... if you ever need help learning how to dance ballroom just let me know~ I teach beginner classes so if you really need to impress your date by dancing beautifully in a formal setting, I’m your man!

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[rkyunho]

☼ late night mukbang

with @lixrk

Lately Yunho had gotten a lot more traffic for his adult beginner classes but he wasn’t about to complain: more people meant more money for the studio and perhaps even a little bonus for him. In the end it wasn’t really the money that drew him to dancing—obviously—it was that he had a genuine love for it. And the kids were cute. Seeing his students perform well filled him with a warm sense of pride and joy. Dance occupied most of his waking hours which meant anything else got put on the backburner, such as eating.

It had been some time since his last class had ended and yet he was still there. In the studio. With only the memories of the cheese kimbap he had for lunch floating through his tired brain. Yunho smiled softly at his new friend and student, a bright boy who was apparently a big thing on youtube, and nodded as Felix continued to chatter away. He liked the energy the other brought to his classes and thought it rather fun that he was making vlogs of his experience trying ballroom dance. Hopefully they’d get some more interest from his viewers.

Grrrrrgggll.

Yunho blushed faintly as he heard his belly grumble in protest, his hand scratching the back of his neck as he grinned sheepishly at his friend. “Sorry... but I haven’t eaten in ages and I’m really hungry right now,” he said softly. “So is it like, okay if we get out of here? I know you were talking about your channel and stuff—and I’d love to hear more—but um... it won’t do either of us any good if I end up passing out.” A small nose crinkle with his smile and Yunho stood up to grab his gear. “Know any cheap places to eat around here? Or just anywhere actually...”

[yunhohs]

hala hala .: 190216 :. yunho focus

[rkyunho]

☼ baby ballroom

with @tenrk

A few months had passed since he’d arrived back in Seoul, fully upending both his and Seokwoo’s life but he’d manage to settle in. The first weeks were difficult, what with not having an actual means to support himself and basically being an unwanted freeloader. It was just like every single romcom drama on cable tv. thankfully his parents’ had contacts in the ballroom dance world and had managed to secure him a place teaching beginner’s ballroom at one of their friend’s studio.

Most of his classes consisted of younger kids—whom he found adorable and loved to teach—between the ages of seven and thirteen, but there were exceptions. He taught adult beginner classes once a week since there were always some curious people who were interested in learning how to dance for various reasons. Ten was no exception.

Yunho had actually been surprised to see him in the studio. Even with his poor grasp of pop culture he’d recognised him as an ex-idol. Not knowing what to expect had him pleasantly surprised at how easy he found it to befriend the other, especially when his social skills weren’t the greatest. Yunho was just grateful that Ten had been patient with his clumsy attempts.

“Hey man, good job today,” he said softly, smiling at the other as he handed him a bottle of water. “I told you I could find you a good partner. Unless you don’t think he’s good for you? I can always try to pair you up with someone else but with his height and your height... the ratio is really pleasing... and his experience is good for you too...” Yunho scratched the back of his neck suddenly unsure of himself. Again. “Will you be back next week?”

[rkyunho]

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7in_jyh new hair. new start. new chapter.

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[rkyunho]

rkxskm​:

☼ safe harbour

His whole body shook along with Yunho as he allows the other to sob against him. Seokwoo draws soothing patterns on his ex’s back, gently rocking him in the comfort of his embrace. “Come on, sweetheart, you’re breaking my heart here.” He sighs into their embrace, knowing full well that Yunho needs to let this all out, despite them both hurting in the process. 

He listens patiently as his former heart stumbles upon his words, Yunho looks beautiful despite his disarray, Seokwoo doesn’t think about it too much when he knows he should be focusing on the other’s words rather than his obvious beauty. A small part of him fears that this is just another temporary relapse, what if Yunho’s father gets sick again and he decides to leave Seokwoo just like before. He hates that thought, more so than seeing Yunho breakdown. 

Resting his hands on Yunho’s elbows, fingers gently squeezing around them. “I wish you said something. I know we haven’t been dating that long yet but I would have still understood, heck, I would have helped if you had given me the chance to.” His jaws were suddenly tense as they shut for a brief moment, keeping his temper in because even though he knew his words were hurting Yunho. He needed to get this out as much as the other needed to hear it. “But you didn’t.” 

He sighs looking heavenwards before bowing his head in frustration. Seokwoo felt disappointed in himself for saying such things in Yunho’s time of need, he felt selfish for thinking about his own pain that he rubbed verbal salt on Yunho’s open wound. He doesn’t apologize though, knowing that he isn’t sorry about his words despite his regrets for not handling the situation differently. 

“Hey, now…” Looking up to meet Yunho’s gaze, he pouts unintentionally at the boy’s words, “don’t think I could hate you even if I wanted to.” He attempts to joke but quickly adding, “not that I ever wanted to.” Seriously his timing is completely off at the moment, this is why he doesn’t deal with emotions, “I’m alright, better now that you’re here.” It’s the truth, with everything said and done, Seokwoo would take Yunho in any form the other is willing to give him. “and you… aside from everything… you know… how are you?”

The warmth from the other soothed him even if he couldn’t control his sobbing, hot tears continuing to fall down his wet cheeks. Seokwoo’s words caused Yunho to flinch and take a hiccuping sob. He was right. He had been selfish and stupid for just leaving without so much as a goodbye. Seokwoo had been hurt. And now he was paying the price for it. If he had turned his back on him Yunho would’ve understood. His heart ached at the thought of his boyfriend spending weeks (or had it been days?) thinking that Yunho had just dropped him like a hot potato.

His sobs eventually quieted, his sniffles small pathetic, gripping onto the other’s clothes in case he should vanish right before his eyes or be swept out to sea on the waves of his still roiling emotions. “I’m so sorry, Seokwoo,” he said softly, eyes red rimmed and bright with lingering tears. “I really hurt you didn’t I... I’m sorry.” Yunho sniffed slightly, leaning forward to rest his forehead on his friend’s shoulder, hiding his face from his beautiful eyes. “I— I don’t deserve your kindness. I’ve been such an ass to you...”

It was like all the adrenaline suddenly went out of his body leaving him beyond tired. Slowly he let go of the other and sank back onto the sofa, rubbing his face tiredly with his hands. “How... am I?” Yunho repeated, blinking as he furrowed his brow. He hadn’t really stopped to think about it. It had been a bit of an emotional and overwhelming day. It wasn’t every day that one reunited with one’s first love. “I am... tired. Very, very tired,” he admitted, looking down at his knees, “but also happy because I’m with you again. I’ve missed you, Seokwoo.”

Yunho bit his lip before looking back at the other’s face, his hands clutching onto his jeans nervously. “Um... I know it’s a bit sudden and kinda weird but uh... could I like, crash here for the night? I’ve got nowhere else to go, I mean I probably could find a hostel or something, but like, I’d rather be here with you. Unless you don’t want me here—which I would completely understand!—then I’ll... um find other arrangements.” He trailed off dumbly, blushing at tips of ears as he looked away and scratched the back of his neck awkwardly, hoping that Seokwoo would let him stay.

[johnni-deactivated20230306]

soft Yunho ♡

[rkyunho]

☼ safe harbour

[rkyunho]

rkxskm‌:

It was one of those nights where sleep refuses to embrace him into her darkness. He was tempted to take some herbal medication for it or perhaps get a drink. The latter sounds fairly attractive that moment, especially when he remembers that he has a few soju and a pack of beer in his fridge. Despite that he remains sat on the sofa, with a tablet in his hands, he continues to draw blueprints and sketch up for ideas he’ll propose to his professor in the next academic year. After all, he needs to maintain his academic scholarship, now that his sports one has been put on pause. 

With stressful thoughts occupying his overthinking mind, Seokwoo lets out a startled noise when he hears the bell ring. His gaze instantly looking at the time indicated in his tab widens when he spots that it’s way past midnight. He doesn’t remember inviting anyone to his place at the time and though he was almost tempted to just ignore it, Seokwoo didn’t want to be the reason why he neglected someone during what might be their time of need. 

Without bothering to look at buzzer camera, he opens the door and is instantly greeted with the sight of someone who he’d never thought to see again. Jung Yunho. His once upon a time boyfriend, who disappeared into thin air. In stunned silence, he stands there a bit dumbstruck as he watches his ex stumble upon his words. 

‘I missed you so much.’ The breath didn’t know he was holding suddenly rushes out of him, most so when he felt Yunho lean against him. Acting without thought, his arms come up to wrap around Yunho tightly. “Jesus Christ,” Seokwoo mumbles, against Yunho’s temple, placing a chaste kiss there as he draws comforting circles on his back. “come on in, you’re fine. I’ve got you.” 

Ushering the other boy into his own home, Seokwoo gently guides the other towards the sofa. Tossing his things aside, he insists for Yunho to have a sit. “ ah… fuck” kneeling down in front of Yunho on the floor, he wrestles the man back into his embrace. “breath, you’re fine…” Leaning back to wipe Yunho’s tears away, “come on handsome, stop them tears.” He didn’t know what else to say or how else to act. It isn’t every day when a past love comes out of nowhere. 

Hot tears stream down his face seeping into the other’s shirt as he clutches onto him for dear life. Yunho’s breaths come in big hulking sobs shaking his big frame barely registering Seokwoo’s arms wrapping around him, drawing him in close in a tight hug. It just felt so overwhelming to finally have the one person he wanted to see for so long standing in front of him, in his arms. “I really missed you so much,” he sobbed into his shoulder desperate to make his friend understand just how lost he’d been without him.

He stumbled inside the flat quite unable to see where was going. But he trusted the other to guide him safely. Still crying he sat down, all his emotions in one gigantic jumble like a tangled ball of yarn filled with knots. It’s only when Seokwoo embraced him once more that Yunho tried to calm down. It was shameful how he must look, red faced and tear stained. Shaky breaths were taken as his tears were wiped away by gentle fingers, his hands coming up to grab onto Seokwoo’s wrists gently.

“I’m s-sorry,” he sniffled quietly letting him go rub his eyes and refocus his eyes on the other. “I’m sorry for everything. I didn’t mean to leave so suddenly. I— my dad got really ill and I had to go home to help my mother with the dance school and do odd jobs to pay for hospital bills. I didn’t know how long I would be gone so I just... stayed quiet. I also thought that— that you hated me... forgot about me.” Yunho reached out hesitantly desperately wanting touch him again, feel his skin underneath his fingertips.

“Seokwoo...” he exhaled softly, his fingers tracing over his face, drinking in his features. “Have you been... well? Do you... hate me?”

If you do I think I will die.

[rkyunho]

☼ open event: freestyle rap

Yunho had been on his way to the convenience store after scouring the ads for possible jobs. It had been a tiring day but he still felt pretty good. He was missing his time at the university, learning all the different techniques really made his heart sing, even if his life had been little more than study, work, and sleep. He hadn’t expected to be stopped on the street by a fellow university student and asked to perform a freestyle rap in front of a rolling camera. At first he felt a wave of apprehension wash over him as he hurriedly fixed his hair and adjusted his circular glasses but the other’s insistence that it didn’t matter what he rapped about—it could be anything—eased his mind and he soon began to cast around for a topic.

Work, work, every day work Corporate business, self-owned interests Societal expectation and pressures, in this world there’s no time for leisure It’s just work, work, work to make ends meet Work until you drop, work until you’re beat, work until you can’t stand on your own two feet

Perhaps being a cog in the machine of society was getting to him, but it was the first thing to roll off the tip of his tongue. And he did feel a bit better after getting that off his chest, but he was still going in for his shift or he’d not be able to pay rent. Or worse, food.

[rkyunho]

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[rkyunho]

☼ safe harbour

with @rkxskm

Ah.

Yunho wiped his palms on his jacket nervously, shifting his weight from foot to foot as he tried to muster up the courage to ring the doorbell. It was such a simple action. All he had to do was move his hand and press the buzzer. God, he was sweating buckets. His lips were dry, his mouth even more so as his tongue felt big and awkward where it lay. Not that it mattered since he had no clue what to say.

What did one say to their boyfriend (had they been boyfriends?) after disappearing for seven months? Every possibility sounded so silly. Fuck, why was he even here, outside his door? Because he missed him. He had missed him something so fierce. Sometimes just the thought of Seokwoo had gotten him through the day, having imaginary conversations with a boy who had probably forgotten he’d ever existed the moment he’d left. And now he was ready—not really—to barge in on his life once more...

“Fuck!” he whispered, crouching down as he buried his head in his arms willing his heart rate to slow down. He had to do this. He had to. Yunho owed it to Seokwoo... and to himself. Maybe now he could move on. Clear the air between them. Yeah, clear up any misunderstandings that had happened. With a deep breath he stood up, his finger hovering over the bell.

What if he hates me?

Uncertainty flooded his body. Yunho bit his lip as his finger wavered slightly. “No, I have to,” he muttered, pushing the button before he could second guess himself further.

When he saw the other it was like all the breath had been sucked out of his lungs, a vacuum encapsulating them both. There was nothing in the world but them. Yunho’s eyes gazed at him drinking in every detail from the way his hair looked like he’d been running his hand through it to the way he could see the outlines of muscles hiding under the t-shirt. As if in a dream he let his bag fall to the ground, taking a step forward hand reaching out to touch the other. Again he hesitated unsure if he was even allowed to, letting his arm fall back to his side.

“Um... hi? I’m back. I mean, obviously I’m back otherwise I wouldn’t be standing outside your door late at night...” Yunho trailed off as he felt the familiar constriction of his throat and the burning in his eyes as things began to blur. “I— I missed you so much. And I-I’m s-s-sorry for leaving.” Unable to hold back his tears anymore, he began to sob quietly, leaning forward to bury his face in that familiar chest as he clutched onto his shirt.

Seokwoo felt like home.

[rkyunho]

hello it’s me again, your resident @rkhosung and @rkirina mun circe! I am actually here with an rkthirdmuse omg I never thought I would see the day… technically yunho is a returning muse anyway lmao. so basically he left seoul 7 months ago bc family emergency and is now back in town!! he’s unemployed and moody but still quite a soft bean so please handle with care. I do have some old plots up still but here are some connections which I think would be quite nice for him:

rap friends

people from the ballroom dance circuit

k-arts students in the dance section who noticed his absence

a regular at his convenience store where he used to work running into him and recognising him

potential people who can hook him up with a part time job

gymnastic buddies

bad influences who want to corrupt his innocence (lol)

hmu on twitter or ims for further plots!

[wangtaeil]

the heart eyes emoji isnt a strong enough image for how i feel about you