#osh:self

[sehzo]

IE MONTHLY PROMPT!

Considering your muse, how do they feel about the pressure that they face when it comes to relationships and dating? Do they wish to find love, or have they already and faced the consequences for it?

It’s no secret that Sehun is a fearless lover; whether it’s platonic or romantic, the same amount of effort is spent in trying to satisfy the wants of the ones he holds close. His heart reads like the loose pages of a soul driven novel, and he takes great care in making sure that his actions properly communicate the way he feels. Affection is like second skin, and his fellow members know full well the prowess of Sehun’s gentle embrace; whether it’s a simple squeeze on the shoulder, or a quiet prayer before his slumber, each of these matters greatly to Sehun. The love he has for his bandmates has only grown over the years they’ve spent crying, cheering, and practicing together. It is loyal, and extremely pure. However, Sehun’s willingness to share his affections can often bring him heartache as well. His previous romantic endeavors, although not often spoken of, remain in his inner being like scars that refuse to fade away. Originally, his interest in pursuing romantic partners isn’t as fervent as his desire for companionship in general, but he is bashful in his attempts to garner the attention and feelings of those he finds himself lingering upon. A pun or a joke is his go to for starting conversation, and he always carries photos of Vivi at hand just to add that extra touch. ( “Who doesn’t love dogs? Especially, Vivi?” ) He isn’t smooth or overly suave when it comes to making the first move, but he likes to think that that sense of shy awkwardness works in his favor. Sehun has found love. It’s in various places within his life and there isn’t pressure for him to seek more than he needs. His family, friends, bandmates, and bichon frise are all he needs to be happy. In fact, it’s knowing how fortunate he is to have such supportive peers that steers him away from having negative thoughts regarding his love life. It’s cheesy, but Sehun is a destiny believing kind of man. If there is someone out there he’s meant to be with, then he will wholeheartedly believe that. Perhaps there is, but with time comes change, and with change comes new opportunities to meet and love, over and over again. But of course, if there is anyone special he wants to treat well this Valentine’s Day, it is most definitely his lovely EXO-L.

[sehzo]

IE MONTHLY PROMPT!

Considering where your idol is in their career and where their agency stands in the industry, give us a glimpse into their life as they go forth into their preparations. You may include their thoughts and feelings towards the high standards they face, or go into detail about their day-to-day activities in the days before their release.

Early mornings. A hasty breakfast that might consist of some cereal, spilled milk, and graveyard conversation that only emphasize the lack of sleep they’re all getting. Sehun is usually the second to last person to say anything; it might come as a surprise, but usually mornings are there for him to revel in his drowsy state before reverting into his active, stage persona. If it is the morning of a live performance, then they’re loaded onto the buses in their sweats. Sehun doesn’t particularly mind the long ride, because he can catch some shut eye there too. No one in the van typically has the energy to joke around, and Sehun is almost thankful for that. 

Rehearsals introduce a new flood of thoughts for Sehun. He’s thinking about where he needs to be standing when they emerge on stage. He’s thinking about that one verse he tends to miss, and he’s thinking about the critique he’ll receive afterwards from his members and peers. All of these are met with a blank expression, one that fans have typically labeled as his ‘stone stiff face’. But his bandmates are a good distraction- they bring life into his features with an outpour of laughter, nudging at his drowsy emotions until they come into full bloom. Typical of a group of brothers and their youngest. Cheesy jokes are exchanged, random videos are watched as Junmyeon continues to question all of their life choices (“A swimming pug with goggles, really?”).

The night following his barrage of activities is either very lively, or very low key. It’s never truly in between. Chanyeol is usually his go-to for a fun night out on the town; they’ll hide beneath the bills of their baseball caps and cackle over warm dishes of ddukbokki. On the other hand, Junmyeon and Lay are usually best fitting for quiet walks alongside the Han, or brief trips into Namsan tower. Sehun knows he can be silent and still have a relaxing time with either two. 

At home, a meticulous skin routine ensues and a bit of exploration on Instagram accompany the falling action of his day. His pillow is soft to the touch as always, and the blankets don’t fall short on his toes- that’s always a good thing, considering his height. 

Then it’s lights out. 

The year is still young, and Sehun doesn’t find himself in too stressful a situation. Comebacks are inevitable, and promotions are always around the corner. He’s just taken a small trip to the beach with Vivi, and all is well in terms of health within the group. There is no reason as of yet, for Sehun to feel any displeasure. All in all, he is quite happy.