＃ MYSTIC MESSENGER !! ♡ — DIFFERENT WAYS THEY SAY "I LOVE YOU".
#. synopsis! — there are many ways to say "i love you" .
#. characters! —jumin , hyun (zen) , saeran (ray) , jaehee .
#. warnings! — none .
#. alt accounts! — @ddollipop (nsfw) @yyolkchi (reblog/spam) .
#. others! — navigation & masterlist .
𖦹. ━ JUMIN !!
Jumin worries for you often, which is an extension of his love. He cares for you, and especially when he's not around to look after you himself, he likes to call and be sure that all is well. If anything ever happened to go wrong, he would swim an entire ocean to ensure your safety above all else.
He calls to ask if you've eaten around lunchtime everyday, and will do the same thing around dinnertime if he finds himself working overtime. If he finds that you haven't yet, he urges you to do so in order to keep your strength up.
He leaves voicemails for you to wake up to when he's on business trips that take him away overnight. They're sweet and sometimes incredibly comforting, reminding you of your best qualities, saying he misses you and can't wait to be in your arms again, and relaying parts of his own day to you.
When he knows you've been working continuously or very hard for a certain amount of time, Jumin is sure to give you small measures of encouragement, but also asks you to sleep and be sure to take care of your needs.
He reminds you to put your seatbelt on each time you get in a car with him, and warns you of any potential dangers; even if they're miniscule at most. "Watch your step, love." // "Careful, the pan is hot, be sure you don't burn yourself." // "Don't rush, —the knife is sharp, angel."
Jumin requests that you call or text him when you travel a longer distance, just to let him know that you made it safely. He typically won't sleep or turn his phone off to work until he knows you've gotten where you need to go alright.
Jumin also offers his assistance to you in the face of small tasks. If you're preparing food, he'll offer to do some of the work; like chopping vegetables or making a side dish. If you're cleaning, he'll offer to take one half of the room in order to lighten your load. If you're washing dishes, he'll offer to dry them or put them away.
Sometimes, he also sends flowers to you at random and for no particular reason. They're always accompanied by sweet notes, —ones you've stored for safekeeping.
𖦹. ━ HYUN !!
Hyun often tells you how he feels in different ways and offers a variety of compliments to you in order to show his appreciation.
He frequently tells you that he's happy to have met you and mentions how he feels your presence in his life has impacted him for the better. Hyun also insists that you bring out the best of him just by being yourself.
He also reminds you that he's there for you if you ever need to talk about anything, —or even if you just need a shoulder to cry on. Though he might not always have the right answers, he does what he can to give advice from time to time, and though it doesn't always hit the mark, you can't help but be thankful for his efforts.
Love is often a verb for Hyun, leaving him to show his feelings through physical means. When he comes home after a long day, the thing he wants most is a warm hug from you. He'd even go as far as to say that he doesn't feel right relaxing until he's had his evening embrace.
Kisses are another physical way Hyun says "I love you." Anywhere on your body he can comfortably press his lips at a given time is good enough for him; although he is impartial to your lips, jaw, and forehead, in that order.
Hyun also doesn't skimp on acknowledging the effort that you put into the relationship. He often tells you that he's appreciative of everything you do for him, and he's sure to say thank you after even the smallest things.
Packing a quick lunch for him to take to rehearsal in the morning? "Thank you so much, I'll be sure to eat every last bite!" // Getting a stain out of a shirt for him? "I appreciate it so much, thank you!" // Getting him a small present for no reason in particular? "I love it, thank you! I'll cherish this forever!"
𖦹. ━ SAERAN !!
Almost all of Saeran's "I love you"'s are silent to begin with. He's not the biggest fan of verbally expressing things when they have to do with his feelings. It's easier for him to show it through little things than it will likely ever be to verbalize everything that crosses his mind.
One of the most frequent ways Saeran says "I love you" through actions is by giving you food from his plate. He'll offer you small bites here and there, maybe some when you're not looking as well, just to make sure that you eat enough.
He calls when you're away from one another for no reason in particular, just to hear your voice. He might not phrase it that way, often brushing it off as "just because," but it's easy to read between his lines.
Saeran often insists that you let him fix things, even when it's not necessary. He'll prompt you closer and take care of whatever the issue is with typical ease, all the while never making you feel small or embarrassed for having the issue in the first place. Even his small comments are more playfully sarcastic than anything.
"You didn't have to ask" is another favorite phrase of his. Saeran will often remind you that you don't need permission every single time to do certain things like giving him a quick kiss on the cheek or snuggling up to him in bed at night.
He comments bluntly on little things as well and tends to repeat the sentiments if he finds that it makes you smile. "You're warm." // "You smell nice. . . It's relaxing." // "That color looks nice on you."
𖦹. ━ JAEHEE !!
Jaehee checks in on you often, —making sure you've eaten, making sure you've gotten enough sleep, and even helping to keep track of any deadlines or time-frames you may have to adhere to in your life.
She also leaves lots of room for information about you in her mind. Jaehee knows how you like certain foods cooked, how you like certain drinks made, and she loves listening to you talk/rant about media you enjoy. As someone who can get quite into entertainment of that nature herself, Jaehee enjoys discussing characters and storylines with you, even if she's never personally engaged with the root media itself.
Jaehee also offers words of encouragement to you often, letting you know that she believes in you and will be there to support you no matter what. If you need help with anything, —she's the one to go to. She's well versed in many things and completes tasks with an almost astounding precision.
She also seeks to share any burdens that you carry. Jaehee's worst fear is you bottling everything up inside as she's done in the past, leaving yourself to bounce between uncertainty and indifference. Any problems you're facing, she'd like to face them with you.
When it comes to going outside your comfort zone, Jaehee will check in on you often. She memorizes subtle expressions or movements you make when you're feeling less than secure, just to be sure she doesn't miss something in the thick of it all. "Are you sure you're okay with this?" // "Please let me know if you need anything." // "Don't hesitate to tell me if you're having a hard time."
Just as well, Jaehee never misses an important event. She's there for everything with appropriately themed gifts tailored to your tastes.