It was nearly 8:30 and Talia still hadn’t gotten the call from Minjun that she should come find him so they could go home. Usually, he was the one reminding her of what time it was, that they needed to get home and eat. Since the end of November, she’d been doing what she could to remember it and make time for things that weren’t work. A week without him had been too stressful for either of them to want to do again.
Turning off the lights in her studio, she locked the door and headed for him. Of course, she’d stopped to bother whoever was around first, but it didn’t take her long to end up in his doorway to knock lightly on the frame, like she always did. “Min....” She wasn’t quite yelling, but she definitely wasn’t whispering. He was too busy with whatever he was doing to have heard her knock. “C’mon. It’s late. It’s time to go home, this will all still be here in the morning.” Her arms wrapped around him from behind. “You need food and lots of my attention and affection.”
Talia’d had a short day at work, though she couldn’t say the same for Min. She’d gone home half way through the day since she was done with training and working on new routines. And, truthfully, she just napped the whole day. It was half because she hadn’t slept too well the night before and half because she was hoping to have a long night with her boyfriend. After the talk about having a family, she’d really started thinking about how much she’d like that one day. Especially with the reaction he’d had. But they hadn’t had too much time alone, what with the concert and the show starting up. It wasn’t ideal, not being able to lay around with him all day.
So back to work she went. In her truck, of course, since he refused to get on the back of her bike. She’d get him to do it one day, but she wouldn’t push it. For now. Walking in, she headed straight for his studio - the only place he’d be. She stood in the doorway, whispering loudly. “Psst! Min, I’m here! Follow my voice and you’ll earn yourself a very nice kiss.”
Talia: Hey, babe. You almost done with working? I just got out of my last meeting and Joonki and I don't have to film anything tonight. We haven't had time to ourselves in a while, have we? I think it's time for a date night. I'll even turn my phone off and tell my obnoxious best friend to leave us alone for a while.
[ call: Min <3 ] I really like calling when I know you can’t pick up so that I can leave you these.... It’s nice to think that you’ll always be able to hear me. Love you, Min.
middle of the night voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] [ timestamp: 1:48am ] I know that you think that having a little time apart is a good idea, but I can’t even sleep in my own damn bed when you’re not here. So I’m going to Joonki’s and we’re probably just gonna get really, really fucking drunk. I’ll probably be late for work tomorrow. Not that I expect you to be looking for me. But just in case you were planning to, maybe wait until after lunch. I love you.
drunk voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] Okay, I’m only calling so you don’t worry when I probably don’t answer if you call tonight, but.... Long story short, I had to defend my title as Ruler of the Shots. I’m impressed with me. Normally I’d come home and sleep on my bathroom floor, but this idiot over here tried to drink me under the table and I shouldn’t leave him on his own. I’ll see you tomorrow, love you.
loving voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] So, I know you’re in the middle of your radio show, which is why I’m calling now. I just.... I’m really lucky to have you, babe. I feel like a lot of things with us revolve around me and I don’t ever want you to forget that I love you just as much as you love me. I might even say I love you a tiny bit more. /she laughs; I digress. I just really, really appreciate having you in my life. You mean a lot to me and I feel like I don’t tell you that enough. Anyway, I’ve gotta get back, my trainees are running wild and I’ve gotta yell at them. I love you so much, Minjun. Don’t forget.
depressed voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] I don’t know why I left, Min. Really. I fucked up so badly and you must be a saint for not hating me. Like, a gift straight from whatever higher power really exists. The opposite of whatever created me. I’m sorry. And I’ll tell you that every day for as long as you’ll let me, and it still won’t ever compare to how sorry I really am. I should’ve stayed. I should’ve told you. I should’ve taken you with me. I should’ve- /her voice breaks off, clearly in tears; I suck. I’m really the worst and I hate me. I hate how badly I treated you. You’re the best thing I’ve ever had in my life and I probably just completely ruined it all. And I don’t blame you for not wanting to be anywhere near me. This bed is just.... I don’t like being alone. So I’m gonna go. I don’t know where I’m gonna go, probably Joonki’s, definitely somewhere with alcohol so I can try to forget you. It won’t work, but I guess trying is better than staring at my ceiling. I should go. I love you.
scared voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] I should stop calling. You’re not picking up for a reason, obviously. You’re hurt and you’re probably pissed and I can’t blame you. I’m, without a doubt, the most selfish person I’ve ever met. Not just for leaving, but because I’m terrified that I’ll lose you. How fucked up is that? I left without even a fucking 17 second voicemail and here I am, leaving you these....whatever they are. Pathetic, that’s what. I’m so afraid that things will never go back to being like they were with us. I’m not afraid of anything. I’m fearless, until it comes to you. And I don’t get it. But I should go now. This is getting really, really depressing and you deserve to be happy. So just.... Call me, okay? Whenever, it doesn’t matter. I’ll drop everything for you. I love you.
curious voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] What’s it like? I mean, how do you put up with me all the time? I’m really wondering because I can barely handle myself. How do you manage to be with me as much as you are and still love me at the end of the day? You’ve gotta be crazy or something. Not that I’m complaining. Gotta go, I’m needed in a meeting. I’ll see you later, love you.
accidental voicemail
[ call: Min <3 ] ......and I’m the biggest idiot. Obviously. No! I’m not just doing this because I think he’s hot. Jesus Christ, he is, but that doesn’t mean I don’t actually love him. C’mon, asshole. I’m shallow but that doesn’t mean I’m incapable of emotions. Yeah, right, surprise. /momentary pause; Would I? Honestly, I’d probably stay in Korea forever if he asked. You think it’s crazy to hear it? Imagine waking up one day, being the way I am, and realizing I’d be completely content just being in one place for the rest of my life.....
Finding your muse wearing their clothes, sharing a bed, shoulder rubs, reading a book together, taking a bath together, back scratches, slow dancing
finding him wearing her clothes
“Min, where’s my-” Talia cut herself off mid sentence, her question answered before even leaving her mouth. Her missing beanie was suddenly found, atop Minjun’s head, seemingly in an attempt to cover his bedhead. She walked over to him to place a kiss on his cheek. “I was going to ask where my hat went, but I seem to have found it.” She laughed, linking their arms together. “It looks better on you, anyway.”
sharing a bed
Talia finished changing out of her clothes and into pajamas, not bothering to use the bathroom to undress since Minjun couldn’t see her anyway. Turning back around from her closet, she found him already settling into her bed. “I’m glad you decided to stay with me instead of in the guest room. My bed is much comfier.” She climbed in, getting as close to him as possible before wrapping herself around him. “Plus, that means that we can kiss until we fall asleep….” Leaning in slowly so he had a bit of time to react, she placed a soft kiss on each cheek before moving to his lips.
shoulder rubs
"I told you that you’d pull a muscle if you tried to move the piano by yourself. My big, strong, independent man….” She laughed, sitting him down on the edge of her bed before crawling behind him. “Don’t worry, I’m absolutely not licensed to be performing massage therapy, but I do know a thing or two. Someone in Italy taught me a couple tricks of the trade. I’m sure that you’ll be back to perfection in no time.” Talia pushed her thumb into his shoulder, trying to locate the problem spots.
reading a book together
"Hey babe?” Talia called out lightly, looking over the top of her book. “How long has it been since you’ve read a book?” She walked over to the couch where he was seated, sliding onto his lap before wrapping an arm around his shoulders. “I’m gonna read to you, okay? This is a really good story and I know that you always tell me how much you love my voice…. Plus, it’s a real shame for you to miss out on one of the best parts of life.” Flipping back to the beginning, she gave him a quick summary. “So, I’m almost at the end but I promise I won’t spoil any of it for you. It’s called Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children….” she trailed off, getting lost in the story and dragging Minjun with her.
taking a bath together
For the first time in her life, she was getting flustered. “Min, the bubble bath’s ready,” Talia called into her room, waiting in the doorway of the bathroom for him. She wasn’t used to being with someone in such an intimate way. Sure, she’d slept with plenty of people and taken showers with her friends, but this was something so much different. It was almost more nerve wracking that he couldn’t see her. She couldn’t rely on subtle body language or her looks to get her through to a place of comfort. This was just her. Not Talia, not the ever perfect Natalia Rosalie Moon. This was just Natalia. The whole situation had her questioning everything she thought she knew about having feelings. It had her thinking that maybe, possibly, she could be in love with Min Minjun. And rather than shaking the thought from her mind, she let herself bathe in it. Turning back to him, she helped him into the tub before sitting down between his legs, her back pressed against his chest. “I could do this forever,” she whispered, taking his hands and lacing their fingers together. “And I’m not just saying this. Being with you…. It’s the easiest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but it still makes my heart race like I’m riding down the highway, doing 90 miles an hour.” Gently, she placed one of his hands over her chest, laying hers on top of it. “You have no idea how long it’s been since I’ve been this mind racingly nervous. I’ve never been so scared of anything in my whole life, Minjun. And I’ve never wanted anything more, either. I love it.” She titled her head to the side, kissing his arm gently before mumbling against his skin, “And I think I love you.”
back scratches
"No, no…. Down a little more. Left. No, dork, your other left.” Talia, quite literally, had an itch she couldn’t scratch. Her arms weren’t long enough to reach directly between her shoulder blades, so she’d enlisted Minjun to help. Though, he was probably only making it worse. “C’mon, you have to actually scratch, otherwise you’re just making it tickle which makes it itch more.” She sighed, wiggling around to try to help point him in the right direction. “Up just a little bit more…..”
slow dancing
Talia adjusted his hold on her waist, moving his hands around a bit before being satisfied with where they were. “Okay so we’re gonna start with swaying. Just a little back and forth action before getting any steps involved.” She pulled him closer, leading the dance for a few moments before she felt like he had the hang of it. Leaning her head down on his shoulder, she closed her eyes, sighing happily. “It’s really nice to have you in my neck of the metaphorical woods for once, Min. I love having you here.” Still swaying, it would be safe to say that she’d be perfectly content with never moving from this exact spot.
“Yeah, it’s a little....fancier than most places young producers live.” She took his hand, guiding him toward her kitchen. “It’s bigger, too. Really echo-y, but I’m sure you noticed that much. Gets a little creepy here at night, honestly. Or maybe I just get a little paranoid at night.”
