if y'all saw the pictures of enha's leaked album covers please do not spread it. they worked really hard on their next album and comeback, so it would be disrespectful to spread it around :( and don't spread the source of it either please.
Last week, I learned that the English language has more euphemisms for death than any other language. I learned that the ancient Greeks had no word for the colour blue and that the Hawain alphabet has only twelve letters. I spent last week hollowing out a little place in my heart and filling it with worry. What does that say about us? Do we really go out of our way to avoid death like that? How did the Greeks describe the sea? Are twelve letters really enough? Does every language have a word for love? Every language should have a word for love. And compassion. And gentleness. And figs and snow and that soft sensitive part on the inside of one’s arm. We should have words for everything so that we don’t feel alone. We need very very very specific words for all of the different kinds of sad and even more specific words for the kinds of happy. What if we were able to talk about everything? I want to tell you how I feel and I want to be precise. Sometimes ‘good’ just isn’t enough and few understand what I mean when I say that I feel ’like lightning.’
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ IF YOU CARE ABOUT THE ASIAN COMMUNITY AND WHATS HAPPENING TO THEM!
hi guys! i dont normally make posts like this, but i feel like i need to speak out due to the platform i have on this app. recently, i’m sure you’ve been made aware of the violent and disgusting covid-based hate crimes targeted towards asians lately, not only in america, but pretty much everywhere. this type of behavior towards someone based on their race or ethnicity is absolutely inexcusable and vile. whether the attacks are micro-aggressions or physical assault, it is still harming the asian community and further associating asians with covid-19.
while this post may be informative, i am still white passing, meaning i have not experienced racism targeted towards me before. i can only provide so much information, as i have not been the target of racism-fueled attacks. i highly recommend that you read other resources written by bipoc in order to get a better understanding of what’s happening!
what can you do to help?
firstly, if you see a person getting attacked (verbally, physically, etc.) protect them! calmly intervene if it is safe for you to do so or inform the nearest authority figure near you.
reprimand your peers for their racism! racism comes in all shapes and form; it doesn’t just boil down to hate crimes and slurs. racist stereotypes you may think are ‘jokes’, micro-aggressions, and even drawing harmful assumptions on a person just because of their race are all examples of racism.
amplify asian voices! the asian community is speaking up against the surge of hate crimes, however, a lot of it is covered by media and algorithms! do research, listen to podcasts, watch interviews, repost, etc! the asian community is speaking, we have to listen.
use your privilege for the better. if you are white or white passing, it’s a given that you are born with more privileges based off of your appearance. while this privilege is unfair, we can still use our privileges for the better. if you see someone being discriminated against do not be afraid to speak up and say something! protect anyone you witness being the victim of racism-fueled aggression. use your platform to speak up about hate crimes!!
do not speak over bipoc voices! do not dismiss it if a bipoc person is telling you they would feel more comfortable if you did or didn’t do something; listen if they tell you a certain thing you or another person said or did was racist or wrong; let them use their voice! you can do this by allowing them to speak up on your platform (no matter the size), supporting them if they make a post or statement surrounding their experience as a bipoc, or just by listening to them!
finally, here are some resources that you should go read/support that will help you understand what is happening to the asian community and how you can help! this brief post i’ve made is only the tip of the iceberg, there is so much more you can do!
important + informational websites and articles
- report instances of hate crimes
- bystander intervention training
- learn about america’s long history of scapegoating its asian citizens
- ‘model minority’ myth
- the importance of asian and black solidarity
- stop covid-19 disinformation
- how you can help curb the surge of anti-asian violence
- what you can do about anti-asian violence
organizations
- stop aapi hate
- hate is a virus
- act to change
- asian americans advancing justice
- national council of asian pacific americans
- asian leaders alliance
fundraisers
- support the cause against anti-asian violence
- gofundme for vicha ratanapakdee
- (please message or send an ask if you have a personal gofundme or know of another gofundme surrounding this issue that you’d like me to add)
due to the fact that i am american, a lot of the resources are targeted more towards helping asian-americans. if you’re not from the states and have resources that could help support the asian community somewhere else, i highly recommend that you provide it whether it be in your own post or a reblog of this post!
please amplify asian voices! this post is not as informative as the ones i’ve linked and other posts that the asian community has made! please support those!!
it was friday night, it was busy outside, loud like it usually is. neither one of you seemed to care though, the only thing occupying your thoughts was how much you loved the man that was lying across your lap. you carded your fingers through his hair and watch him fall in and out of his sleep.
“what’s on your mind?” your voice comes out barely a whisper, but you smile when you see him look up at you through his sleepy state.
“just you.” he answers with a tired laugh which has you turning red and you’re thankful for how hard it is else you would be highly embarrassed if he could see you. even if he tells you all the time he thinks it’s adorable when you get flustered.
“what about me?” you ask as your heart rate speeds up ever so slightly, he was never afraid to tell you all the things he liked about you but every time it always made you red in the face.
“about how your voice is so soft” he says and you chuckle a little bit “i’m just being honest, it’s so soothing, i could listen to you all day if you let me”
Jay: “go back to sleep”
you came over to jays that night, it was your weekly movie night. where you could both stay up until the sun rises and watch films and just be with each other. but tonight, you were feeling more tired than usual, and it was really starting to beat you.
despite your best efforts, sleep wins and as your eyes flutter shut the only thing you’re thinking about is the soothing circles Jay was tracing all over your body which helped lull you to sleep.
after a while you awaken in the same position that you fell asleep in and after rubbing the sleep from your eyes you look up to see Jay staring down lovingly at you. “i’m sorry i fell asleep” you say, voice dry but he smiles regardless.
“don’t be sorry, it’s been a long week.” he says softly as he brushes your hair from your face. his heart swells when you lean into his hand slightly, you were definitely still sleepy.
“go back to sleep” he says and brings you hand up to kiss it before he watches your eyes flutter closed again “i’ll be here when you wake up”
Jake: “there’s enough room for both of us.”
tonight was the first night that you would be spending with jake while you both starting seeing each other, you were nervous and over thinking the whole situation. after calming your nerves you arrive at his place.
he gives you a quick tour of where everything is and then you both enjoy you evening together by watching tv and playing stupid fun games just for a laugh, but the night was rapidly coming to a close.
you opted to take the couch, you didn’t want to make him feel uncomfortable and put him in a bad situation but when you offered he just shook his head.
“my bed is free, you know, there’s room for the both of us” he says and scratches the back of his neck nervously but you accept his offer despite feeling anxious.
but as you get warm in the covers you both start talking again and you realise it was the best option and when you wake up you blush when you feel his arm around your waist and his face in your hair.
Sunghoon: “call me when you get home”
you and sunghoon had gone out on a date, it was nothing that was too fancy but you both enjoyed it regardless. but all good things must come to an end, you both stood outside the restaurant hand in hand.
“i gotta get going now.” you say sadly, neither one of you wanted to leave. “do you really have to.” he whines and you smile at his cuteness, you really didn’t want to go.
you kiss his cheek and watch as he turns red, cute. after saying goodbye you walk a few steps before he calls your name again and you turn around to see him standing with his hands in his pockets.
“call me when you get home.” he says softly and you nod your head while reassuring him that you would. your whole journey home you were a smiling mess.
staying true to your word, you call him as soon as you step foot into your place. you both end up staying on call for longer than you both expected. but you wouldn’t have it any other way.
Sunoo: “take mine”
it was january, of course it was going to be cold. you had. o idea why you had decided to leave your house without bringing some sort of jacket with you. you guess the main reason was you never had a coat that matched your outfit nicely.
Sunoo had said that as soon as you came to meet him, that you were silly for not wearing anything in the harsh winds. but you shrugged him off and said the cold doesn’t affect you.
but walking home means in the nighttime it’s way colder and you shivered. “you really should’ve bought a coat” he said again sympathetically as you laugh slightly.
“yeah i should’ve” you say whoke rubbing your hands up and down your arms to try and create some friction. “here, take mine” he says and before you can protest it’s already around your shoulder.
so both of you, with rosy cheeks venture your way off. next time you’ll definitely bring your coat so he doesn’t feel like he has to suffer so you’re warm.
Jungwon: “you’re so gentle”
it was a chill at home kind of day, you insisted that jungwon comes and joins you. he watches you as you put a hair mask in your hair (after asking you what it is and why it smells so damn nice)
he asked if you could put some in his hair, to which you happily agreed. you would never turn down the chance you have you hands in his hair. it was always so soft.
“you’re so gentle” he murmurs while sat inbetween your legs as you coat his hair. you blush while you pretend to scoff at him. he always blurted out the most random things just to watch you get flustered.
“i’m being serious this feels so nice.” he hums and you just stay quiet. you enjoyed the simple quiet times like this with him
Niki: “i saved you a seat”
dinner parties, you loved and hated them. you loved the food but sometimes they could feel awkward to you. especially because you were running slightly late and there was going to be a lot of people already sat down.
the only thing that calms you is knowing that niki will be there, but god knows where you’ll sit because you’ve arrived so late. but when you walk through the doors all hope is restored.
because there he is, waving you over to the table full of people and just your luck no one is sat next to him. so you make your way over after apologising and saying hello to everyone.
“i saved you a seat” he smiles and you blush before shrugging off your jacket and taking your seat next to him. “thank you” you say and you’re not sure if he even heard you.
for the rest of the night you both talk abiut everything and it feels like everyone else on the table has disappeared. but that’s what it always felt like whenever you were with him.
authors notes: anyway i’m sorry that it’s so long- but i have the same thing as this but for ateez, skz and bts with different prompts that i’ll be posting at some point.
this is part one- i didn’t wanna make this too long.
author’s note: pretend like u and the boys go to the same school LMAO ... also sorry if there’s any grammar errors i do Not proofread ever
heeseung ー
god he’d be so blushy
lets say one of ur friends told him because they got tired of u constantly simping over him
and u literally Did Not Try to make a move
so they took matters into their own hands and told him
he’d do that thing where he puts his hands on his face when he’s flustered
replies in tiny with a big ass smile
“oh really? hehe”
during class he’d literally send you so many glances
he sat behind you so you didnt really notice anything out of the ordinary
rest of heeseung’s and hyung line under the cut!
he was so scared to even talk to you he had to give himself a whole ass mental pep talk
barely got any of his work done because he was focused on what he was gonna say to you
when the time came tho
he didnt know your friend didn’t tell you that they were gonna tell him you liked him
so when your eyes went wide when he told you he liked you too and you completely brushed off his confession
“they told you WHAT????”
he wanted to d word
he really wanted to d word
he started sputtering out apologies
“oh my god i didnt know- oh my god im so sorry they didnt- oh my god”
even though you were still embarrassed at ur friend outing ur year long crush
you managed to laugh at his flustered self
which made him stop talking and he was like ??? and started laughing nervously while looking around
then you stopped laughing when you registered his words from before
he liked you???
he. liked.
You.
when u asked him that exact same thing he just nodded slowly
“thats what i said... right?”
the two of you arent really good at this stuff 🙂
he’d walk you to your next class and it was lowkey awkward after u exchanged numbers
but rest assured that once u got home
he texted you
“how does friday at 6 sound? (:”
jay ー
cocky.
this mf has never had a gf
but somehow has the biggest ego 😐
he had overheard a conversation with u and ur friend about how cute he was
and that u were jealous of his lab partner bc they got to be in such a close proximity to ‘God Himself’
why would you even say that 😭
he does that thing where he tries to hide his smile and runs a hand thru his hair to make him look cool
he doesn’t approach you at that very moment but he makes sure to look extra nice whenever he passes you
his locker is next to yours btw
so everytime during passing period u go to your locker
he’s there... staring at himself in the lil magnetic mirror
when he sees u look his way he purposely locks eyes with you
and winks.
he winks and walks away.
i think he was expecting u to faint or smth
but it doesnt happen LMAO and he’s left looking like an idiot while he struts the halls with a smug smirk
he’d stay after school for debate club
and luckily you were there too for the recycling club
so when u were waiting to get picked up by someone he’d just casually sit beside you
looking out towards the land with a smouldering look
out of nowhere he’d just
“jay park.. god himself huh?”
you felt your heart drop out of your ass
and he started CACKLING at your face
clapping his hands and being loud and all 😭
when you started apologizing bc clearly he heard ur previous Private conversation
he waved his hands with a smile on his face
“i’m just joking, it was cute”
cute????
like you??? or ??? wtf was he talking about
this man was so unpredictable
he pulls out a paper from his pocket and hands it to you, before his ride pulled up
(it just had his number on it but u could see the eraser marks from where he attempted to write pickup lines in order to woo you)
winked at you again and saluted you with two fingers before he got into the car and it drove off
you literally wait all night for him to text you
bc he’s too busy in his notes app planning what to say to you
jake ー
this mf flirts with every living thing
literally everything.
so when he heard that you liked him he was so surprised???
you actually told him yourself
because i mean
jake is a pretty trusty guy
definitely not someone you’d be afraid to confess to??
he’s literally the type to cry if he has to reject someones confession
but luckily for u
ur confession was not one that he rejected (;
you came up to him during yalls study period
kinda sat across from him
he didnt think much of it and just smiled towards you
and then you just
“i.. like you”
he kinda froze and his ears went red
tried to hold back his smile because the librarian was staring at yall like 😐
he was too scared to talk bc he was sure his voice was gonna get high pitched
so he just scribbled his number on a paper
and then when u did the same he got out his phone and started typing really fast
“oh my god tjenfndnfndfn im sorry i cant really reply properly right now but i like you too. literally like so much oh my god im trying to hard not to smile im gonna cry”
honestly even though he wasnt all that blushy ab u liking him
he’d definitely avoid u for the remainder of the day
bc he was shy as hell
but literally as soon as he got home he texted you
in like very brief texts, and a whole lot of them too
he would literally just ask you what your favorite food is, or what your favorite restaurant is so that he could make your first date memorable
yes he was already so mf whipped for u thats his scorpio venus
dont be surprised if he alr has your wedding planned
sunghoon ー
honestly
he gets like 1000000 confessions a day
in person, online, in letters
and usually he hates them
but the one you wrote kinda stuck with him
normally all his love letters are anonymous
and yours was too!!! but he caught u in the act of putting it in his locker and running away
it was a very... strange looking letter so it was easy to differentiate it from the rest of the letters when he opened his locker
it was the first time he’s ever caught someone so obv he took interest in it
and bc u were cute
so he read it in his homeroom and
for the first time in his life
he smiled and blushed at a love letter
his classmates were like ?????? wtf???
because he never even bothers to read them
in school at least
(u bet ur ass he reads all his love letters and giggles like a maniac when hes alone in his room)
but he read yours, in class
in front of everybody
you’d never believe it, they’d never believe it but
he took like thirty minutes to write You a love letter back
he wrote his numbers, scribbled little hearts that were rlly messy and he lowkey couldn’t tell what they were but it was fine
he was smiling so hard at the thought of handing u his letter
then he realized everyone was staring at him
his smile would be wiped off and boom he’s back to his straight face and looking like he’d rather be anywhere but where he currently was
he’d coincidentally run into u after asking his teacher to go to the water fountain to fill up his water bottle
you were late to class and rushing so you werent really paying attention
and then u literally almost tackled him
you almost lost your footing but he held onto you with an iron grip it kinda hurt
and then he recognized u
u were the one who wrote the letter he couldn’t stop thinking about
he’d watch with his eyes narrowed as u tried to pick up your books and stuff before sneakily slipping in his letter when he bent down to help you
you were flustered and stuttering apologies and thanking him
you were a mess
but a Cute mess, as sunghoon would describe it
he’d watch you walk away with a straight face but as soon as you disappeared around the corner
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