jeon jungkook | he/him | cis male | hey, you know sebastian park? i’m pretty sure they’re 24 and have lived here for 24 years. they spend most of their time at home but also go to the pier a lot. if you ask me, they can be thoughtful, but also anxious at times. if you want to get on their good side, give them an obsidian next time you see them!
back and forth. back and forth. back and forth. very tips of fingers repeated a silent, absentminded gallop across same several inches of manager’s desk. how long had he been doing that? too long. how long had he been staring, bleary-eyed, at empty seat on opposite side of table? too long. how long had he been alone in store, listening only to faint buzzing of fluorescent bulbs high above? lights clicked off, plunging space beyond morris’ office door into darkness. too long.
with yawn that popped jaw, he stood. he made note to turn off timers on lights. it was the same note he made yesterday. and the day before that. and the day before that. maybe if he thought about fixing it just one more time, he’d remember to actually do it when it wasn’t… what time was it? gaze shielded by round lenses slowly turned to clock on nearby cabinet. damn. no going home that night. better to just nap at his desk and hit the diner early for as much coffee as it took to keep him mostly upright for following work day. again.
he laced fingers, pushing palms outwards to crack knuckles. fresh air would do him some good, even if sun had long since gone. maybe walk would even wake him up a bit. ha. he wished.
as he fumbled with store keys to lock front doors behind him, he wondered if trying to sleep in his office was even worth it.
a couple of weeks have passed since shai was forced to move in with his aunt at her farm, but he hasn’t explored much of the town yet. partially because the city boy is too stubborn to accept this new environment, but also because he’s a little scared to go out, after everything that’s happened this year. however, being cooped up inside for so long has him feeling stir crazy, so he decided to go out for a late night walk. some fresh air would do him good, and perhaps he could check and see if the saloon was still open. that is, if he could manage to find it. “ sorry, is this the right way to the saloon?” he asked the stranger, who was locking the front doors to the grocery store, gesturing with his hands. “ it’s not far away from here, right? ”
“ help you? isn’t that exactly what i’m doing? i’d say my presence is a lot of help,” shai quipped, nochalantly leaning his back against the wooden stable wall, offering the farmer a smug little grin. “ and, once you’re done feeding the animals, i’m going to let you take me out for lunch. consider that your reward. i’ve been cooped up inside long enough, it’s time for a change of scenery.” // @crestfallenx
with pelican being the small place it was, sometimes it was difficult finding something to do. alex had no interest in going to drink at the saloon, didn’t particularly like gus’ food (although he’d never say it to his face). so, for a lack of means of entertainment, he’d set on an evening run at the beach, a good way to follow up his mid-morning weight lifting session. the young man bent a knee behind him, grabbed onto his foot to stretch it, and was about to take off his shirt before a voice distracted him. “nah, bro. sorry.” he responded as he squinted to make out the figure standing on the docks. “seb!” alex’s words were meant to come out as a question, but his infliction changed quickly so it was more of an exclamation. it wasn’t often that he saw sebastian out and about. “bro, smoking is terrible for your health.” he said, staring at the little stick in the man’s hand. but then, reminded with how little he got to see of the guy, he tried, and failed, to backtrack. “not to police your habits or anything, but you know, dude? i’m just sayin’.”
“ first off, don’t call me that. not your bro, mullner,” sebastian scrunched up his features, pulling a face upon hearing the familiar sound of his former friend’s annoying voice. probably the last person in town he was hoping to run into, aside from his step father demetrius. the spirits must be in a terrible mood today, judging by his endless streak of bad luck. the frown etched into his features deepens when the athelete approaches him, and points out his unhealthy habit. “ really? what’s the worst that could happen? i go out with a bang, die a quick death, instead of a painfully slow one in this stupid cow town??” sebastian snapped, folding his arms across his chest. the words came out a little harsher than he meant for them to, still feeling on edge after the argument that caused him to leave the house in the first place. however, deep down inside, he knows he shouldn’t be taking it out on alex. idiot can’t help being at the wrong place at the wrong time. “ if... if you’re not trying to police my habits, then learn to mind your own business,” he mumbled, shaking his head. great, no cigarettes for him, and now he’s stuck having to make small talk with that meathead.“ well... shouldn’t you be going home? isn’t it way past your bedtime already?”
on days where the farmer was frankly just too tired to bake something herself, melly found her way to the town’s bakery. which, in her opinion, was one her favorite spot to frequent after the beach. so after spending an ungodly amount of time choosing something to munch on, she decided to wander around town a bit, finally ending up on the pier. it was peaceful, and there was just something about it she enjoyed. so admittedly when someone seemingly called out to her, she jumped a little, startled by the sudden intrusion by the voice. now amelia couldn’t quite place when nor why she started carrying a lighter with her, but if she had to gander it probably stemmed from a past relationship or friendship. either way the habit had stuck. so she made her way towards the other, fumbling in her pocket with one hand for the object as she munched on her pastry. finally pulling it out, she flicked it open and ignited it, holding it out. “here ya go, i knew this would come in handy one day.” she laughed.
his frown was quick to falter upon seeing the lighter in the baker’s hand, and sebastian breathed out a sigh of relief as she offered it to him. just the thought of having to walk home to retrieve his own, after making such a dramatic exit, was making him cringe. “ thanks mel, i really owe you one,” he nodded, a hint of a smile tugging on the corners of his mouth, cigarette dangling between his lips. the young male didn’t waste any time to light it, and took a long drag before blowing out a stream of smoke. just what he needed to take the edge off after that stupid argument. “ oh, right, your lighter. sorry,” sebastian awkwardly hands it back to the woman, suddenly feeling a little flustered. small talk isn’t exactly his forte, but not wanting to come across as he rude, he tries to make an effort. “ i didn’t know you were a smoker too.”
jeon jungkook | he/him | cis male | hey, you know sebastian park? i’m pretty sure they’re 24 and have lived here for 24 years. they spend most of their time at home but also go to the pier a lot. if you ask me, they can be thoughtful, but also anxious at times. if you want to get on their good side, give them an obsidian next time you see them!
STATS
NAME: sebastian park / park seojun ( korean name )
GENDER & PRONOUNS: cis male, he/him
AGE & BIRTHDAY: twenty-four, february 10
STAR SIGN: pisces
ETHNICITY: korean
OCCUPATION: freelance programmer
SEXUALITY: bisexual
HEADCANONS
sebastian is born and raised in pelican town. he’s the oldest child of robin and her ex-husband, yohan park. his grandparents forced his parents to get married after robin accidentally got pregnant at eighteen. however, the marriage only lasted for about a year, as the two of them clashed on nearly everything, and had fallen out of love by time sebastian was born.
his mother remarried shortly after her divorce was finalized, and had another child with her second husband, demetrius. it took a bit longer for sebastian’s father to move on, but he ended up moving away to south korea, and started a new family over there when sebastian was ten years old. due to the distance, and the resentment he feels toward his father, the two of them have a very rocky relationship.
demetrius basically took on a father role after sebastian’s real father left town, which sebastian didn’t appreciate. they argue a lot, not really seeing eye to eye on anything. sebastian feels like his step dad favors his biological child, maru, a lot, and the same goes for his mother. sebastian often feels like the black sheep of the family.
he currently works as a freelance programmer, and is self taught, because as much as he would like to leave town, the idea of going to college doesn’t appeal to him. sebastian is saving up money so he can move out of pelican town and find his own place in the city.
sebastian is a rebellious but introverted guy. his hobbies include playing table top games with his friends, reading sci-fi books and driving around on his motorcycle.
CONNECTIONS
i’m open to anything, but i’d love someone bubbly and upbeat, basically the polar opposite of sebastian, try to break down his walls a lil? also an enemy or frenemy to banter with, a former best friend, and a new friend he’s still getting to know. would also like ( past ) romantic connections such as exes, first love, crush, flirtationship etc.
“oh shush,” gabriel rolls his eyes, “i don’t need to know about fashion to see that you look great right now. god, you’re so over the top,” he teases, though the joking fades as soon as his cousin is brought up. not just any cousin, no, one that ellis apparently finds hot. gabriel tells himself that the sinking feeling in his chest is a result of who the compliment was aimed for. that’s his cousin, it’s strange to hear someone compliment a family member. but…why does gabriel feel like ellis complimenting anyone would hurt right now? he sighs to himself, brushing the worrying off. it must just be all the nerves surrounding this party. “his name is james, but don’t go embarrassing yourself around him or anything. i…think he has a girlfriend,” gabriel explains to them. except, there is no girlfriend, gabriel is certain james is single and for some reason he’s also become certain he doesn’t want ellis getting too close to him. it’s just his…best friend instinct, he’s trying to protect a friend from getting their heartbroken by his party-boy of a cousin. gabriel takes another deep breath. “let’s go,” he decides, grabbing ellis by the wrist and giving a gentle tug towards the door, “you look fiiine, cmon,” he leans in to whisper playfully, an attempt at masking any of his own worries.
“ and you clean up nicely too, mister. i mean, look at you — i truly am a miracle worker. wonder if your family is even going to recognize their scruffy little gabe, ” ellis jokes, reaching out to smooth their hand over his friend’s hair, tidying it up and perfecting it. “ pff, such a handsome man now. it’s a good thing almost everyone downstairs is related to you, otherwise you’d be breaking so many hearts tonight, player,” the younger is making it sound like they are merely teasing, but truth be told, they can feel their heart beating loudly against their ribcage when they look gabriel up and down. time to change the subject, before they accidentally reveal too much. “ right, james, i remember. guess there’s only one way to know for sure, right? about the girlfriend, i mean. otherwise i might just have to seduce him away from her,” they chuckle, eyes crinkling playfully. it’s actually not a bad idea — finding themselves a nice and goodlooking distraction, keep a sufficient amount of distance between the two of them, just to be safe. “ fine? just fine? what happened to looking great, hmpf,” ellis scolds, puffing out their cheeks, showing little resistance when their friend tugs them close. “ alright, let’s go. it is time to find some better company.” breathing out a sigh, ellis opens the bedroom door, gesturing for the other to follow them as they head for the staircase. “oh wow, judging by the noise i’m hearing, i think the majority of the guests are already here, so how about you introduce me to james the hottie first?”
if it weren’t for ellis tagging along, gabriel isn’t sure how he’d survive the reunion. usually he’d be all for some family fun, but things were going to be different this weekend. they were meeting his stepfather-to-be’s relatives, all while staying at their lavish mansion in manteo. gabriel would be lying if he said he wasn’t nervous. sighing to himself, he peers over at ellis, rolling his eyes when he sees the other is still getting ready. their shared bedroom is already a mess of clothing options, smelling of cologne and hairspray, and as worried as he may be, gabriel can’t help but laugh. at least they’ll look good while mingling with family members and new faces. “are you ready to go yet, princess?” gabriel teases, “it sounds like everyone’s already here, we really should head downstairs soon…” @seashcre
“ hmm, what do you think, lowly peasant? is she giving what she needs to give, or does she still need a little extra something-something?” ellis turns away from the mirror to face their friend, a smug grin curving their lips as they do a little twirl in the middle of the bedroom, followed by a few ‘supermodel’ poses to show off their new outfit. the suit is flashy, provocative, and definitely over the top for the occassion. intentionally so, because what is fun about just blending in with the crowd? if gabe isn’t going to pay attention to them tonight, then they have to make sure others will. “ jawdropping? showstopping? out of this world? eh, i don’t know why i’m asking you, actually. i mean, your mom still buys most of your outfits, and it shows, ” the younger chuckles teasingly, running their hand through their wavy hair. “ i should talk to that one cousin of yours, see what he thinks. the tall and hot one from your instagram stories? what is his name again?”
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