kiss my lips

ryu dahee, also known as reese. i've been doing this for longer than some of you have been alive

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rvtaeyang:

“i’m sure they will be. this tour was a huge success.”

“Do you think they’ll ever do something like this again? The fans really enjoyed it.”

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@rvjianyu

“Things won’t change once we get back home, will they? I mean, between us. Because I don’t think they will, but I’ve been told I’m too optimistic for my own good sometimes.”

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rvathena:

she paused pensively. “i don’t know– i’ve done a lot. i’ve had some big achievements. i’m happy if this is how it all ends.”

“There are plenty of actors and performers who are parents and still work. You’ve done so much, I don’t think this is something you couldn’t handle if that’s what you want.”

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rvathena:

“i don’t know. i don’t know what it’s like to have a kid yet. i can’t say.”

“You know I’ll support you no matter what, but I think it’d be a real shame if this was the end for you.”

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rvtaeyang:

“it was really clever of the organizers.”

“Definitely. I hope whoever came up with the idea gets paid really well for it.”

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rvseyeon:

“those new cups that have the little candies inside them, duh,” seyeon said, as if it were obvious. “you should. he’d be a great guy to talk to.”

“They make stuff like that? I guess I don’t keep up with candy news as much as I should.... If I ever see him around, I’ll talk to him.”

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rvtaeyang:

“the fans at every venue have been so excited. it’s been a real treat.”

“It must be nice for everyone whose first tour this is. There are always people around, so they don’t have to worry about not having an audience.”

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rvathena:

“spotlight’s two remaining second generation soloists, and you’re the only one still standing. how’s it feel to win the hunger games?”

@rvreese

“Lucy! This isn’t the Hunger Games. You’re coming back eventually, right? I don’t want to think of doing this if you’re not around anymore. I mean, I can hold down the fort for a while, but this can’t be the end of the road for you. I’ll never see you again if it is.”

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rvjianyu:

“Um….” after hearing her ask what he had in mind, he had to pause, smiling sheepishly and rubbing the back of his neck. “The less innocent stuff. But listen, I’m not like that. I think today I’m just a little worked up or easily distracted or something,” he admitted in a moment of vulnerability and honesty. “I was just stating the facts. We are on tour with Riah, TNT and Hyunjoo, just to name a few. I can’t imagine any of them are keeping hands to themselves,” he pointed out. “There’s two here– if we are feeling fairly PG and innocent, I can get Day to share with Taehwi and you can stay here some nights? Dahee, I have a thriving career and so do you. We both have more than enough to pay for a couple hotel rooms here and there. KBS doesn’t need to pay– we’re adults. I’ll pay,” he said with a little eyeroll. “I mean, I can’t make it a trend all on my own. I’d need help with that.” He smiled. “If you give me a minute, I’m sure I’ll figure something out.”

“I could do even less, if that’s what you want. I could take a nap. I am feeling a little sleepy, now that I bring it up….” he said with a innocent shrug. “Of course we will. I’m just making excuses for why this took so long, though even then….I’m sure we could have made this happen sooner…..You live and learn, I suppose.”

“I don’t think that’s who you are, Jianyu. I was kidding before,” she assured him, putting down the shirt she was folding so she could lean over and kiss him. “You’re pent up, so am I. This has been a long time coming, I don’t think I can fault you for that.” She ran her hand up and down his arm, doing her best to let him know that she wasn’t bothered by it. “That works for me. As long as they aren’t bothered by me being here. Okay, maybe the budget point is moot, but the ‘are we allowed to do that’ question still stands. They’re really on top of security and everything, do you think they’d be okay with us getting our own room? If we do, there’s no way I’m letting you pay all of it. If we end up being able to do that and wanting to, we can split the costs.” Dahee smiled and nodded. “Some have called me a trendsetter before,” she laughed. “Take your time, I’ll be here.”

“Do you want your things packed or not? You can sleep on the plane,” she replied. A little sigh of relief left her; it was good to hear him say that. “You live and you learn,” she agreed. “I’m sure we could’ve worked this out earlier, but it’s okay. We’re together now, that’s what matters. Is it bad that I’m kind of glad this didn’t happen at a different point in our careers? We’re both busy, but a few years ago, it was way worse. I think this is the right timing.”

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rvjianyu:

He took her eyebrow hinting and encouraging, crossing his arms over his chest and looking to her. “Now, tell me, in these fantasies of yours where I’m shirtless, what are we doing? Or am I just standing there, because I feel like that could get a little cold after a while,” he said, smile playing at his lips. “If that’s what you want to take from that statement, I’m not going to correct you,” he answered innocently. “Hate to inconvenience her if it becomes a trend– there’s always the option of seeing if the hotels we happen to be staying at have extra rooms,” he told her. “Oh? What a coincidence. Today is going in my favor too.”

“Hey, I’m helping,” he laughed with a little eyeroll. So what if he wasn’t putting anything in the actual suitcase. He was passing her things, and that definitely counted as helping. It made things quicker and easier for both of them, at least. “I missed spending time with you too. ‘S a real shame we both lead such busy lives.”

Glad that he got her hints, she looked off, pretending to think for a moment. “You’d have to stand there for at least a minute so I could admire my gorgeous boyfriend, but after that.... Cuddling and kissing. Though, I don’t know if that constitutes a fantasy. There are a few less innocent ones, but we can work our way up to those. Why, what did you have in mind?” She laughed, pushing at his shoulder a little. “That’s how you made it sound.” Dahee nodded. “Especially because it’s not like she could just ignore us- there’s only one bed in our room. Do you think they’d let us do that? Wouldn’t that mess with KBS’ budget or something? But....you plan on making it a trend?” she asked, voice hopeful. “Is it now? Is there anything I could do to make it even better?”

“Barely,” she sighed in feigned annoyance, glancing over at him with a smile. It was probably easier for her to do most of it, anyway. She already knew what she was doing, and he was contributing a little, plus his company. “We’ll make it work, right? There are plenty of couples in the business who have their careers and still have time for each other. You think we can do it, too?” Obviously, she did, but thinking about how much each of them had on their plate was a little jarring. It wasn’t something that had crossed her mind until then.

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rvjianyu:

He glanced sideways at her, and there was a large part of him wondering how much of what she was saying was innuendo, and how much was just her genuinely just wanted to admire his physique (though they were hardly at the stage yet that he was going to just outright ask her. they’d get there eventually). “Can’t be the first person on this tour to be kicked out of their room for a little while– there much too many people here for everyone to be okay with keeping their hands to themselves. She’ll survive,” he replied matter-of-factly. “But in the mean time, I was going to change into something else for the flight anyway. Maybe if you’re lucky, I’ll give you a little show.”

He sighed a little, finding his place beside her. For the most part, Jianyu was a pretty organized person. His room in the dorm was always nice, he kept the hotel rooms looking presentable. He did much of the cleaning for B.O.W. His suitcase was one of the few things that didn’t extend to, and he hadn’t an idea why that was. “We’re lucky the stylists are in charge of most of the stage-wear and I only had to bring casual stuff,” he admitted with a little laugh.”This would take so much longer otherwise.”

She wiggled her eyebrows at him, following it up with a giggle and a reassuring smile to let him know he could say or ask whatever he wanted to. There really wasn’t much she wouldn’t be willing to talk about (or blush at). “Are you implying you can’t keep your hands to yourself?” she teased. “I’m sure she’d be fine if you ever wanted to spend time in my room. If only we’d figured this out before the tour started, we could’ve actually roomed together.” Of course, she was blushing again, focusing more on the clothes in front of her than on him because she knew it would only get worse if she looked at him. “I’m feeling pretty lucky today already.”

“It won’t take that long, you have me,” she laughed, though she was glad he didn’t pack all that much. “We’ll definitely make the flight on time, that’s for sure. Even if I end up doing all the work myself.” They packed in silence for a little, getting most of his things squared away before she spoke up again. “I’m really glad we talked. Not just because of all the flirty reasons. I missed spending time with you.”

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rvjianyu:

A very large part of him wanted to say ‘it’s different–i’d want to see you in less’ but he stopped himself. He could barely recognize himself with all these lines– the least he could do is keep them to a minimum. Didn’t want to become someone he wasn’t, fun as it would be to see her reaction. “Next hotel’ll probably have a pool, eh? Most hotels do. And a hot tub. I’ll hook Dayoon up with Jun or Matty and I’ll see what I can do for you,” he said with a little laugh. 

It took a large amount of self control to pull away. He wasn’t acting like himself. Instinct and desire were taking the lead, and he needed to remind himself of the circumstances. This was the first time they’d connected like this. Taehwi or Dayoon could come back any moment. He needed to pack so he wouldn’t leave it last minute. He was sure they’d get more moments like this, too. So he held her against him for a second, kissing her forehead before going to go get all of his stuff out of the drawers so he could pack it. “Technically you haven’t paid up. You’re the one in my debt now. What are you gonna do about it?”

Dahee could almost see the gears turning in his head and the fact that he’d managed to keep whatever he was thinking to himself made her laugh a little, as impressive as it was. Maybe she’d manage to get it out of him later on. “Hopefully. I love pools, and I packed a bikini that I haven’t gotten to wear yet. But, you know, you don’t have to have a pool around to take your shirt off. You could always just come to my room and be shirtless as you want in there. I’m sure Stella won’t be too bothered if I kick her out once in a while.” 

She knew what he was feeling; she felt exactly the same way. If they didn’t have things they had to get done and a flight they had to be on, she would’ve insisted on spending more time just standing there, kissing. But he hadn’t even started packing yet. “What am I gonna do about it?” she repeated, grinning at him. “I’m going to teach you how to pack effectively. Come, sit.” She plopped down on the floor, patting the spot next to her. “The goal is to make everything as small as possible so do what you have to to roll things up as much as you can. Put stuff in other stuff. We’re playing wardrobe Tetris here, Jianyu. Oh, and always put your shoes at the bottom. Heel to toe to make the most room.” She picked up a few things, starting to pack them away, the shoes going in first.

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rvjianyu:

“That’s hardly something that’s secretive. How many stages has Spotlight had me basically shirtless? Too many to count– ‘s what happens when you’re the company’s only boy group where everyone is of age, and of age by enough that it still isn’t weird,” he pointed out. “I have a few months to plan things out, I guess. I mean, who knows. Maybe he doesn’t know what he’s doing and is overcompensating and the meaning is getting lost– we’re not in his head. We don’t know these things.” Surveying the room quickly, he made sure most things were in order or ready to be packed (his groupmates’ things included). Just because he had a girl in there didn’t mean his role as the responsible B.O.W Leader went away. Taehwi was packed, though, and all of Dayoon’s stuff was laying on top of his suitcase, so while Jianyu was a little exasperated, he knew it wouldn’t take the kid long to clean it all up. All of his own stuff was either already packed or in drawers, so once those mental checks were done, he turned on her and kissed her, with admittedly a bit much heat. What could he say? It was long overdue.

“That’s on stage you, though. It’s not the same as my you. Just like on stage me isn’t the same as your me. You’ve seen some of the stuff they’ve put me in. Does that mean that if I wore it when it was just us, you wouldn’t feel like it’s different?” she asked, genuinely curious. This wasn’t a conversation she’d had with anyone before; a lot of her stage persona was still herself, but this felt like a private piece of her life that no one else would be privy to. She didn’t know if other people saw it the same way, though. “That you do. I’m sure it’ll be great. I guess it’s possible, but he missed his shot if that’s what he was going for. You’re not getting rid of me.” Her arms reached up to wrap around his neck, finger immediately carding through his hair as they kissed. It was more than overdue, at least for her it was. She’d had a crush on him for quite a while, and the uncertainty of what they were to each other only made her more antsy. Actually kissing him for the first time was a relief. “If that’s how you kiss as payment for me helping you pack,” she murmured, starting to pull away, “I can’t imagine how you kiss when you’re not in my debt.”

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rvjianyu:

“I don’t know. Why would you blackmail me, Dahee? What do you want? What are you gunning for? Is Dahee even your real name?” he egged her on. “Can you wait a few months? We’ll be in Paris for New Years Eve– romantic enough for you?” He shrugged. “If Dayoon has a crush on me, then he’s playing this hard to get thing a little too hard. Hard to get doesn’t work if you make the other person think that you hate them. Ulterior motives or not, we were friends, so the point you’re trying to make is moot.” The elevator door dinged and he lead her out and to his room (he and the other boys got the very last room on that floor, but at least they were next to the stairs. waiting for the elevator in the morning with so many people trying to get to the lobby was a real hassle). “I’m multi-dimensional, Dahee. There are many sides to me,” he replied, opening the room and letting her in. “I wanted you to sit on it until you pointed out that you helping me fold would result in more spare time,” he answered. “Sounds like a good deal to me. Can’t do anything about that coffee right now, but….you want me to pay up on that other piece now or after?”

“Only your affection, and maybe seeing you shirtless once in a while.” If he was going to flirt, she didn’t feel so bad flirting back, even if her version of it was slightly less subtle than his already obvious lines. “Wait until then to be your girlfriend? That’s like two months from now. You can’t take it back now that you’ve already asked, you’ll just have to woo me some other way in Paris,” she laughed. “Is it still considered playing hard to get if he’s actively trying to get away from you? Or is that just him trying to tell you to screw off at that point? My point isn’t moot, you’re moot.” She linked her arm with his as they walked toward his room, letting him lead her. “I must be the luckiest girl in the world, then, huh? How many people would kill to be me right now?” Dahee entered the room and glanced around. “That sounded vaguely dirty, but I’m gonna blame you for starting the flirting and just start helping you get yourself together so we’re not late for our flight.” Why was she acting like a love struck teenager? The description wasn’t too far off, if she actually thought about it. She turned back, looking at him. “Now. Definitely now.”

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rvjianyu:

“Why? You gonna record it? Hold it against me as blackmail or something?” he asked, teasing her as the elevator doors closed and he punched the button for the second floor. Once the doors closed, he tugged her a little closer, murmuring, “So? You want to be my girlfriend, then? Is that how I’m supposed to ask this?” Rolling his eyes a little, he pointed out, “That’s a new development, is it not? You were scared to say the word until a few second ago. I’d argue we were friends for a long time before any of this happened.” He glanced sideways at her. “No, but why try sitting on it now? I’m set in my ways, and I’ve finally got someone who can provide me with a nice view while I zip it up. Makes it worthwhile.” God, what was coming out of his mouth? He’d been spending too much time with Adonis or Kisu on this tour, clearly, because he seemed to be picking up some very TNT-esque tendencies– something the well-spoken boy never dared pull out usually. Or maybe it was just her. Maybe there was just something special about Dahee. “I’ll make you a deal– my room is empty now, so you can help me fold real quick, and we’ll get it done. And then we’ll have plenty of alone time until they shuttle us to the airport and until Day and Taehwi come back.” 

“Why would I blackmail you, dork? I wouldn’t wanna get my boyfriend in trouble.” She sighed dramatically, shaking her head. “I thought it’d be a little more romantic, like in front of the Eiffel Tower or under a gentle snowfall, but I guess this is okay, too,” she teased back. “I wasn’t scared, I just didn’t want to scare you off by saying it if that wasn’t what you wanted. Not the same kind of friends you two are. I doubt he has a crush on you, no offense. I always kind of had ulterior motives.” Reese gasped, smacking his chest lightly with a grin. “Wow, is this who you really are? Did you just hide it from me all this time so you could make me fall for you and then get all greasy on me?” Though, her tone made it clear that she obviously liked it. It was surprising to hear something like that come from him, but she certainly wasn’t against it. “First, you just wanted me to sit on your suitcase and now you want me to fold your stuff for you? You’re really cashing in on the free girlfriend labor already, aren’t you? I’ll help you in exchange for....a few kisses. And you have to buy me coffee from somewhere decent in the airport.”

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rvjianyu:

He paused looking for his key card in his pockets, smirking and glancing up at her. “What– the word girlfriend not in your vocabulary?” he teased, though he understood her hesitation. Just saying that sent a fit of butterflies wild in his stomach. “Sounds like bull to me– are we not friends? But yeah….he seems to be more stable at least. Not happy, but….that’ll take a lot of work. He’s spending less time on the bottle and more time with Matty lately so I think that’s a good sign,” he admitted. “Do things fit better when you fold? Because I do not fold. Why fold when everything fits anyway? Seems like too much work,” he murmured, finding his keycard and pulling her to the elevator by the waist.

“I didn’t wanna jump the gun and just assume it,” Reese murmured, cheeks flushing as she thought about it. “You should still ask me to be your girlfriend, though, even if you know I’m gonna say yes. Dunno, are we? I think girlfriend trumps friend in terms of titles. He hasn’t gotten in much trouble lately, has he? I haven’t heard anything but....I’m not always the most attentive. It sounds like a good sign.” She laughed and nodded. “Yes, things fit better when you fold. Especially if you fold small things inside bigger things. You don’t need people to sit on your suitcase if you fold things. Have you ever tried sitting on your own suitcase?” As he pulled her along, she giggled and reached for his hand. “You should visit my room sometime. I can show you my folding skills and you can have some time to yourself.”

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rvjianyu:

“Hey, I’ll be okay. It’s not like I’m losing sleep or missing meals, right? I’m just babysitting. It doesn’t take a lot of energy. It’s just something that needs to be done, and I don’t totally mind doing it. I wouldn’t admit this to anyone else in fear of jinxing it, but he’s doing better than he was when that dumbass girl fucked him over, so that makes it worth it in the long run. And I….it’s not even a leader thing. I’m his friend. It’s my responsibility as one of the few people he gives the time of day.” He laughed. “Jun sat on it when we left, and Day has sat on it every time we’ve had to pack up since. We’re going to be travelling through Canada and Europe throughout December and January, Dahee. I had to pack sweaters and coats.”

“Whether or not you’ll be okay isn’t why I’m worried. I’m your- whatever I am to you, and that means I’m just gonna worry about you sometimes. If you can’t handle it, then maybe you shouldn’t sit next to me. I’m glad he’s doing better, I hope he keeps getting better. You’re a good friend, Jianyu. Better than any friend I’ve ever had.” She rolled her eyes at him. “Even I managed to get my bag closed without needing someone to sit on it. Stella only had to do it one time when I was too tired to refold all my clothes before we left. But fine, I’ll take pity on you and come help you pack. Lead the way.”