Summary: Seokjin feels a certain way for his best friend Yoongi and it seems like he has a potential love rival
Warnings: you're allergic to pining and YoonJin cuteness, this probably isn't for you...
A/N: This is birthday fic for a very special person @eternalseokjin <3 happy birthday Dean and I really hope you'll like this! And props to @thebtswritersclub for giving me the opportunity <3<3<3
The warm summer evening was just closing in as Kim Seokjin was working his shift at his university’s unfortunately named coffee shop, It’s Coffee Time!
Normally during the summer, the shop wouldn’t be open past 5 PM; however the enrollment for summer courses was unusually high compared to last year and, as expected, students really needed their coffee. Despite this, Seokjin really didn’t mind serving his fellow students. The pleasant smell of strong espresso and the endless rotation of the coffeehouse songs was actually a comfort for him. And he definitely didn’t mind serving a certain customer…
Amidst working that conveniently slow shift, Seokjin hears the door chimes and looks up to see who walked in.
“Yoongi!,” Seokjin calls out to the demure yet stoic looking young man. Min Yoongi is his best friend and had been friends with him ever since they were assigned as roommates during their freshman year of university. While things were initially awkward due to their contrasting personalities, the two men bonded through shared interests such as video games and, surprisingly, fishing. Countless moments where the two had confided in one another and shared their dreams for the future, there’s no wonder that Yoongi considered Seokjin a brother. But while Seokjin shares the similar sentiment, recently he has been feeling something much stronger for his friend. A feeling he wasn’t ready to admit to himself, let alone Yoongi.
Yoongi gives him a small wave as he walks towards the counter.
“Hey, hyung. One venti iced Americano please.”
Jin shakes his head and smirks. “You know you don’t have to tell me what you want. You’ve been ordering the same drink for the past three years.”
Yoongi chuckles slightly. “If that’s the case, why isn’t my drink ready by the time I get here.”
“Don’t get ahead of yourself, Min Yoongi.” Seokjin fills in Yoongi’s order and starts to prepare his drink. “So how was your day?”
Yoongi groans miserably, “Dude, absolutely terrible. Had a project due for my poli sci class and totally forgot my fucking flash drive. Then when I was studying earlier, some chick spilled her smoothie on me! That’s why I’m wearing Namjoonie’s sweatshirt.” Yoongi raised his arms, showcasing the ill fitted garment.
“Whoa,” Jin says sympathetically, ‘that’s rough.”
Yoongi sighs. “It’s whatever. Something kinda good actually happened today. You remember Jiminie, right?”
“Yeah,” Seokjin answered unenthusiastically. He definitely remembers Park Jimin, a freshman at the school. The same freshman that’s been getting all too close to his best friend.
“Well, we bumped into each other just before I got here and he gave me this,” Yoongi reached into his bag and pulled out a little, plastic container filled with a sparkly, black substance.
“Ugh,” Seokjin eyes the container suspiciously, “What the hell is it?”
“He said it was slime. It’s fun to play with apparently. He said he can make you one as well, a pink one.”
Seokjin gives a fake small. “How nice of him.”
After sliding this iced Americano towards him, Yoongi reaches into pocket for his wallet.
Seokjin gestures to him to stop. “Don’t worry, it’s on me this time. But don’t get used to it!”
Yoongi takes a sip of his cold and bitter drink and he gives Seokjin a small smile. “Thanks, hyung.”
Seokjin feels he is about to blush so he quickly looks away. “No problem, see you later.”
When he does look up, Seokjin finds himself watching Yoongi walk out of the coffeeshop into the amber hued outside.
He thinks back to the slime gift and wonders if this was Park Jimin's way to gradually take away his precious Yoongi.
Oh hey look at me doing this within a more timely fashion than the others haha. I ordered every slime from this restock, so get ready for a really long one!
LOOK AT ALL THAT STUFF! All seven slimes: What’s Your Dream, The Most Beautiful Moment In Life, Lost in a Maze, U Wrong Me Right Ddaeng, Shine Dream Smile, Beautiful Prison, and Not Seven With You. Plus EXTRA candies and goodies because Dean went all out for the anniversary, the photocards and stickers, a thank you card and even a recommended playlist of a bunch of BTS’ most-loved songs over the years! To say I was excited to dig in is an understatement! I was in the middle of getting ready to move (in less than a week at the time I got the package) but I couldn’t help but get into these gorgeous slimes immediately!
As always, you can check out the Instagram (BorahaeSlimes) or blog (@borahaeslimes) for updates! Items are on sale on the Etsy shop by the same name whenever a new restock is up. Dean has been selling out INSTANTLY so be ready to buy at launch to make sure you don’t miss out on the slimes you want! And of course, if you are 18 or older, Dean writes some really awesome mxm fics over at @eternalseokjin! Alright, time to get into the slimes!
Also, I’M SORRY I can’t make the pictures side by side.... I tried editing on mobile to do that but tumblr is dumb and keeps giving me an error and not making the changes v.v
What’s Your Dream
What’s Your Dream is based off of BTS’ debut song, No More Dream. It smells very much of a teenage boy who loves his cologne a little too much (kudos to Dean for making it a smell I can enjoy even though I usually hate cologne smells XD). The bingsu and little crystals give it a lovely texture. Even if I don’t have too much to say about some of the slimes, they’re all really great!
The Most Beautiful Moment In Life
The Most Beautiful Moment In Life is of course inspired by the albums of the same name, and the storyline they started. I had to ask Dean how what I was supposed to do with a “jelly float” slime because I was confused lol. It was kinda cool to see the gray slime just float inside of the clear red before mixing it :) When mixed, it’s still very much a red color, just a little deeper and less clear. The smell is kind of confusing to explain. Dean describes it as “the grey city streets and the sweetness of dying youth.” It does have a bit of an underlying sweetness to the smell, and I think the other part is reminding me of an incense? Overall a very unique and pleasing smell! (Also the charms were perfect and I love the lollipops!)
Lost in a Maze
Lost in a Maze is based off of Young Forever and is a basic slime with a mini fence and some feathers for accessories. I didn’t dare let those feathers anywhere near the slime (lol), but the items certainly match the song! The smell is very soft and refreshing, so it’s a great slime for someone who wants something simple!
U Wrong, Me Right, Ddaeng
This slime was one of the ones I enjoyed the most! U Wrong, Me Right, Ddaeng is based on Ddaeng and is one of his more intricate slimes. The overall texture is so nice and the little pops of color still show through the black really easily even after being fully mixed. The smell is kind of musky. Definitely similar to an incense but personally it reminds me of some of my family’s birthday and holiday parties growing up. I had some relatives who smoked a lot and kept their house completely closed off so those smells would kinda just stick around... That sounds really gross but I promise this scent is a much cleaner smell! The slight muskiness to it just reminds me of that. :)
Shine, Dream, Smile
Shine, Dream, Smile is GORGEOUS. LOOK AT HER. SO BEAUTIFUL. So much glitter and sequins and just uuuggghhhh I love it! Definitely very fitting for a slime based on Mikrokosmos! The purple is so pretty while staying very clear, and it has a very clean, light smell that just puts a smile on my face.
Beautiful Prison
Next up is Beautiful Prison, inspired by ON. When I tell you I had a mini freak out when I saw the state that my slime came in.... It was by no fault of Dean’s! But the clay topper settled a tiny bit into the slime and there was a thin layer of slime covering it. I was so worried! But then I started to very lightly scratch at it and I luckily was able to uncover the topper good enough to get some good pics! When I say that cracking the clay topper is satisfying, I mean it. I’m not a fan of ASMR (it gives me the wrong kind of shivers, more like the kind you get from nails scratching a chalkboard lol), but those little cracking sounds were so satisfying to hear even as I felt bad for destroying that beautiful piece of art. It’s hard to describe the scent, but it is a soft, kind of nature-like smell and I really like it!
Not Seven With You
The SHOWSTOPPER of the release! Not Seven With You is of course, based on We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal and it is AMAZING! So much detail and thought went into this beauty! I was SO upset when the slime was too sticky (because it was HOT that week) when I took it out to put the clay checkboard in the bottom because that meant I’d have to let it sit overnight for the bubbles to come out. But I patiently waited until it was clear enough to get a decent picture. Not perfect, but that’s because I was just too excited to finish playing with it the next morning!
The cloud slimes that come with it provide the lilac and lily scents, and it smells so soft and beautiful! I took my time to play around with it before fully mixing. It’s just so pretty!
When I finally took all the slime out and began to mix, I felt bad for ruining that clay (once again lol) and would have missed the cloud slime texture if I didn’t get some more cloud slime as the free extra! It looked really cool and marbled as I mixed it, so of course I took another picture of that. The ending color is a purple-tinted grey because the black from the checkerboard is just too overpowering. But you’re left with a TON of slime and it’s such an AWESOME texture! I seriously adore it! It’s soft and smooth from the clay, and also airy from the cloud slimes. Kind of like a butter slime, but lighter and softer! This slime was SO AMAZING! My only regret is that I can’t undo the mixing to play with all the individual parts again lol.
Extra Slime
For the extra slime, Dean gave me a white little cloud slime that smells sweet, kind of like bubblegum! I love playing with it because I adore the soft, fluffy texture of cloud slime now that I’ve had a taste of it!
So that’s it! Another AMAZING release from the one and only Dean! Check out the shop on Instagram or here on tumblr for updates when new releases will be coming so you can be sure to get some of his amazing slimes next time!
Also, here’s a bonus. As I mentioned at the beginning, I recently moved. And I got some shelves set up to proudly display all the slimes I’ve gotten from Dean. Here’s a picture of that!
Summary: Yoongi and Jin visit a cafe to work.
Genre: slice of life
Word Count: 706
Rating: T (for swearing)
Warnings: None
Notes: Just a little drabble to celebrate the birthday of @eternalseokjin. I haven’t known Dean long, but he is a delightful acquaintance, and his fics are great (even if I don’t prefer smut 😂). Enjoy and hbd!!
Yoongi sighed and sat back in his chair, pulling his cap lower over his eyes to avoid being noticed. He liked this coffee shop. The last thing he wanted was for someone to recognize him and it to get out that he came here a lot.
His eyes drifted over to Seokjin, who was waiting at the counter for their drinks. They had started to come here together about a month ago. The older member had asked for Yoongi’s help writing his next solo song, and Yoongi had been more than happy to oblige. The coffee shop had started as an excuse just to get out of the studio, but over the past week or so, they had started bringing their materials and just working there. They always claimed a table at the far back near the bathrooms. It was private and quiet and gave them just enough cover to be able to work in peace.
Jin, for his part, had fallen in love with the cafe almost immediately when they walked in. 20 years ago, it was a movie rental store, and the owners had kept some of the old props and posters when they turned it into a coffee shop. Large movie theatre-sized posters advertising Titanic and Haeundae hung above the coffee machines behind the counter. The tables had been made out of the paper sleeves of old VHSes and DVDs and resin. The whole place was cheesy, but it didn’t take itself too seriously, and Yoongi and Jin were both enamored with the whole vibe of the place.
A paper cup slid into Yoongi’s field of vision, followed immediately by Jin plopping into the seat across from him. Yoongi smiled gratefully, picking up the warm cup and taking a drink. He made a face and sat it back down, staring at the cup in his hand.
“Why do you look betrayed?” Seokjin asked, a small frown on his lips.
Yoongi’s gaze flicked from his friend, to the cup, then back to Jin. His mouth opened and closed as he tried to decipher what the actual fuck he just consumed. “Grass,” he said finally, taking the lid off the cup. Sure enough, the liquid inside was pure green.
“Yoongi-yah, I think your Americano looks a little seasick,” Jin joked, a small squeak of a laugh escaping him. “Do you want me to take it back up?” He was already half out of his seat.
Yoongi shook his head. It was one of the things he appreciated about his eldest friend. Yoongi was never one to bother people, he didn’t want to be an inconvenience. Jin, on the other hand? Jin often thrived on chaos. He could make a good situation out of almost anything, and he didn’t mind stirring things up if he thought it was necessary. Sending food back to the kitchen or asking someone to remake a drink was nothing to him. So he took care of Yoongi when things went wrong.
“Honestly? It’s not bad grass,” Yoongi mumbled, sniffing the drink before taking another sip. He had never had a matcha latte before, but he didn’t hate it. “It’s not even the worst grass I’ve ever tried.”
Jin broke into a full laugh at that, reaching into his bag to pull out his notebook. “Do I even dare ask?”
“On vacation a few years back, Jungkook and I were walking through a park or something trying to get back to our hotel. We were just barely too drunk to be walking. Of course, the kid tripped and dragged me down with him.” Yoongi laughed at the memory. “I was still picking grass out of my teeth the next morning.” He pulled out his notebook and laptop while Jin laughed at him. “So I put the finishing touches on the beat. Do you want to hear it?”
Jin nodded eagerly and Yoongi passed him a pair of headphones. As Jin was listening to the beginnings of the song he had produced for him, Yoongi spared a glance around the coffee shop. It really was a comfortable space. He hoped that once this song was done, he and Jin could keep coming here.
Maybe they could bring the other guys the next time.
so I answered this once already and it apparently.... disappeared? tumblr wtf.
but so okay I don't actually like a lot of candy/sweets. I'm more of a savory person, but we'll give this a shot.
Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The plain glazed ones, none of those other heathen flavors.
Frozen Reese's cups. Original size, don't you dare give me any of those "fun" holiday shapes. I accept my chocolate and peanut butter in crimped circles only.
Skor bars. Specifically Skor. Heath bars are not the same.
Ben & Jerry's Tonight Dough ice cream. Fuck Jimmy Fallon, but his ice cream is actually delicious, no I will not be taking comments on this.
Peach rings, I guess
this was surprisingly hard and I apparently have very specific opinions on candies.
R: Are there any writers (fanfic or otherwise) you consider an influence?
Fanfic wise, if it's not abundantly clear from the amount of times I've messaged you for help with the side pairings on my hybrid fic, I'll be bluntly cheesy and say that you've been a big influence on my plans for this current stuff I'm working on. And also some of the things I have on my to-do list. Is that too cheesy? Is it weird? It's probably weird. But whatever.
Also I guess probably GRR Martin 😂
Oh, Octavia Butler, too.
And also Carrie Fisher.
Yeah. Definitely Carrie Fisher.
I: Do you have a guilty pleasure in fic (reading or writing)?
Nothing I wouldn't openly talk about. And I can't really think of any off the top of my head.
T: Any fandom tropes you can’t stand?
I don't know if I would call them tropes, but I hate when, in e2l fics, they hate each other for no discernible reason. Like... at least give me something.
Also poorly written smut, and bad bdsm, and when The Straights™ are at it again, but we've discussed all of those fairly extensively (tldr for the kids at home: get your characters good and in the mood, bdsm is built on trust and aftercare is a must, and don't include 'gay' or anything in the LGBT umbrella as a warning on your fics).
S: Any fandom tropes you can’t resist?
"oh no there is only one bed whatever shall we do????" and also anything where the characters adopt a pet (bonus points if it's a hybrid) (bonus bonus points if the member is the hybrid--I'm a simple person. I see catboy, I read the fic).
For the fic title: The Loudest Whisper, the Softest Scream
“I never want to see you again.” Those were the last words Jungkook said to Jin, whispered through the rain with his face averted. Then he disappeared.
Ten years later, the six remaining friends have drifted apart. They are brought back together when the remains of a young man are found in a cave outside of town, evidence says he was murdered. They all start having strange dreams, darkness and blood and screams, and Jungkook leading them through it all.
While working together to figure out their dreams and solve a murder, they must set aside old grievances and renew their friendships.
I can’t actually write mcd so JK is alive and there is some magical thing going on to let him invade their dreams.
*snuggles* pansy ass anons - if they had any guts or talent they’d complain to your face. Schoolyard jealousy - fuck em. You’re the best and i love your writing and you.
*snuggles back* dean!! my knight! haha fuck em indeed 😌 you already knw i adore u to pieces but i ll never get tired of repeating it so ILOVEYOU thankyou for having my back king <333
