Happy Birthday Neith!! I couldn’t not write up something for the birthday girl! @cinnella
Minseok hurried down past the colorful walls of the library hall. His last seminar kept him late, and he knew finding a seat in the library was going to be next to impossible. His long legs breezed past the many flyers and posters that advertised local events, paying them no mind.
Usually he would have his friends save a spot, but none of them were free this hour, so he was thrown to the wolves. As he opened the old wooden doors, he scanned the library. Full..
His green hair bobbed back and forth as his eyes searched for somewhere amongst the fellow students. The main area was hopeless, so he went to investigate the mezzanine seating. He climbed the steps, finding a table of promise.
There sat a girl with the most beautiful pink hair. She was poring over a book on the desk, the space open next to her, save for a very fashionable purse. By what he could see, she was gorgeous, with a deep skin tone. *nerves!*
Realizing he probably, no, definitely looked weird standing at the landing, he forced his legs to move towards her. Funny how they seemed hesitant now, compared to the rush they had just been in. Nevertheless, he walked up to the girl, clearing his throat to get her attention.
“E-excuse me, can I sit here?”
The girl took her time lifting her head, waterfalls of hair cascading around her soft face. The most stunning and powerful violet eyes hit his own amber ones. An pink scar tore through her face, disrupting none of her beauty. The blush on his face was instantaneous. Her face was inquisitive at first before breaking into a warm smile that unfroze Min’s body.
“Of course! Just let me move this-“
She hefted her purse to the floor, the airy scent of her perfume dancing around for Min to enjoy.
“Thank you!” He quickly took the seat, trying to occupy himself with getting out his textbooks and supplies. He turned to face her, smiling shyly. “My name is Minseok, or Min. I prefer either.” He touched his glasses, a nervous habit it seemed.”
The girl proudly stuck her hand out, expecting a handshake from him. “My name is Neith, a pleasure to meet you~” Looking at her hand, he took it, feeling warm, worn hands. He hadn’t expected such a glamorous girl to have calloused hands. *another reminder to not judge people based on appearance..*
The two smiled a moment longer, sparkling energy dancing between them until they both went to focus on the work in front of them. The two were mainly quiet until Neith spoke up, a musical laugh leaving her full lips.
“It’s so funny. I have been sitting here wracking my brain for some inspiration in these fashion reference catalogues, but you just gave me exactly what I needed.”
Min looked up, incredibly confused and red again. “A-nd what is that?” He smiled, looking shaky and very cute. Even the tips of his ears were pink.
Neith brought what she had been working on to the center of the table. It was fashion sketches, some detailed and some rudimentary. They were all incredible though. “Wow!” Sprinkled across the sheets was the answer. Emerald and jade greens. The same shade as the hair on his head.
“I’ve been following too similar a color pallet on my fashions. A jewel tone collection is just what I need.” She hauled up her purse, rummaging through and pulling out a flyer for him. “I have a fashion show at the end of the semester. You should come. You can see me and the fashions inspired by you!” She winked, and he could have fainted in that moment.
Using all his willpower, he nodded, adjusting his glasses once more. “Absolutely! I’m glad I could be some help.” He smiled wide at her, Neith now also feeling the same warmth dance across her cheeks.
As the end of the semester drew nearer, it seemed the two spent more and more time together. First, at the library, then at more spots around the campus, until they were to be found at each others dorms. Neith was the one to make the first move, Min nervous but excited.
The fashion show was today, Min having kept the flyer on his wall in pristine condition from that first day in the library.
He got ready, wearing one of his nicest outfits, and headed to the art hall to support his girlfriend. *my girlfriend.. :3*
What followed next was still talked about to this day. Neith Desai’s first collection. Yes, it was university level, but the university still brought it up every few years to highlight their arts department.
Min sat front row with Neith’s friends as the show started. Neith had requested Min to not find her before the show. When she came out from the catwalk, he understood why.
Dripping off her dark complexion was a breathtaking gown in rich magentas. She embodied elegance. Neith started her speech, the room enraptured by the sheer confidence and willpower this young woman had. Their eyes found each other in the lights, connecting them forevermore. Violet and amber.
Following a lively afterparty, Min and Neith found themselves quietly roaming the university grounds, happy to escape the noise of the party. Neith had switched out the gown for a party dress of the same color and design. She had her heels in one hand while the other held Min’s. “You did so well! You’re going to be everywhere!”
Neith laughed, leaning into Min’s space. “I’m only interested if that everywhere includes you, Minny~”
He immediately blushed, glasses touched as per usual. “Of course! What’s an artist without her muse?” The two cracked up laughing as they walked down the still warm sidewalk.
