Hi~ for the drabble game, can you do 4 + 4 with Xiumin please? Thank you!
Xiumin
-at a bar + “a cup of coffee would be nice.”
In the late afternoon, you clocked out of your work and joined the rest of the population who ended their day the same time as you. There was an unusual amount of traffic, so instead of going straight home, you detour down some local roads. There were cute shops littered here and there, ones you’ve never heard of but had no doubt were good. One place in particular looked mysterious and inviting, so you find a parking spot on the curb to check it out.
Coming up to the door, it looks like any other cafe, but something told you there was more to it. You open the door and step inside.
What looked like a cozy cafe on the outside was only half the story. Further inside, a smoky looking bar took up the back and to the right of it was a small stage for local artists to share their talent.
You walk up to the bar and sit yourself onto a stool that was surprisingly comfortable. The bartender who was cleaning some cups glances up at you, his eyes sparkling in the low light.
“What would you like?”
“A cup of coffee would be nice.”
He smirks at you, a very playful expression on his face as he waltzes over to you.
“You’ve come to the bar to ask for coffee?”
You smile back. “Something tells me it’ll be one of the best coffees I’ll ever have.”
He accepts the challenge and prepares your drink for you. You watch his every move, how graceful he is in all his actions. You try your hardest not to stare at his eyes, the most captivating ones you’ve ever seen, and somehow familiar.
The bartender finishes your drink and places it in front of you. You go to pick up the mug but he stops you. He crouches behind the counter to reach for something, and when he stands up, he places something next to your mug, still covered by his hand. You raise a brow at him, and he winks.
Removing his hand, you find the most perfect looking mini tart, decorated with a dangerously red colored frosting with the words ‘eat me’ written in the most perfect script in black frosting.
You look up at him, startled, causing the bartender to laugh, showing his beautiful wide smile and sparkling eyes. You know why he’s so familiar.
“Minseok,” his name escaped your lips.
“It’s been awhile,” he begins to say. “Would you like to go back to Wonderland?”
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The temperature dropped now that it was well into the night, creating a fog that peppered the cool air. After a night out with friends, you made your way back to your car, stumbling only the tiniest bit; it had been a tough week. You clicked the unlock button for your car, looking for the lights to spot it more easily, but the fog was so thick that it made it especially difficult. You thought about pressing the panic button, but it was just after 1 am, and you were close to a residential neighborhood. No one wants to be that person that sets their alarm off in the middle of the night. Approaching the street corner, you stop and lean against the street lamp to collect your thoughts and to give your feet a small break from walking in your heels.
The streets were empty, no cars coming or going in either direction and not a single soul walking about besides yourself. You look across the street and see a shimmer in the fog. You immediately rub your eyes, and look again, this time seeing a figure walking towards you. You could have sworn there was no one around.
“Are you all right, Miss?” the figure said. It was one of the most soothing voices you’ve ever heard. The figure materialized before you, shimmers falling around him as he seemed to become solid. He looked completely normal, save for this mystical ability. You notice his eyes even though he was mostly in silhouette. They were captivating, hypnotizing, and nearly the last thing you were able to see clearly. You wanted to respond, but your head began to feel heavy and your mouth couldn’t form words. The last you see was the figure reaching out to you, shimmers surrounding the both of you before everything went dark.
The fuzzy feeling in your head finally began to clear and you were able to come to. Opening your eyes, you find yourself laying down on a elegant velvet chaise. Across the room the door was half open, and in your direct line of sight you saw a table filled with people sitting and standing around it playing a game of cards.
Carefully you got into sitting position, moving slowly incase any sick feelings were to overtake you again. Luckily that all passed. You stand up and smooth out your dress before walking out of the room.
Before making yourself known, you take a good look around the table hoping a familiar face will show. And a familiar face did not become known, but an unmistakable pair of hypnotizing eyes certainly did. At the head of the table a young man stood up and approached you with a warm smile.
“I’m glad to see you’re awake.” he said, taking your hand and giving the back of it a kiss. “I’m Minseok. I’ve brought you to my lounge since it was close by.”
You introduce yourself as well, following him to the table. Every spot was filled, so you wait for instruction from Minseok. He gives the table a once over, stopping his gaze on the person to his right. Without hesitation, the man got up quickly to grab another chair. You would almost say the man was afraid of Minseok.
He pulled you closer, gesturing for you to sit in the man’s seat while he took his own. You pushed the chair closer to Minseok to make more room for the man when he returns, watching Minseok immerse himself back into the card game, leaving you to take in the atmosphere around you.
It was a lounge you’ve never been to, which surprised you since you’ve been to nearly every restaurant/bar/lounge in the area. What more, it was a lounge like you’ve never seen before. It was low lit and smoky like something out of a film noir. Everyone was in their best dress, women adorned with lavish jewels and men in crisp suits and even a few tuxes were about with shiny cufflinks. And masks. Many of the patrons wore masks that were as bedazzled as their sparkling jewels. The lounge itself was in dark reds and purples and chandeliers scattered the ceiling.
“Welcome to Wonderland.” Minseok whispered into your ear. You give him a puzzled look, causing him to laugh. He then corrects himself.
“It’s the name of the lounge.”
“It’s beautiful.”
“Thank you. I’ve designed it myself.” he answered nonchalantly. “Do you play?”
“I’ve dabbled a bit.”
He shows you his cards, a jack and king, and then you look to the center of the table where the river was laid out. Three cards were currently drawn; a queen, ten, and ace. All hearts. He had a royal flush. You try your best to keep your expression neutral so you wouldn’t give away his impressive hand. He put his cards down and leaned into your ear again.
“Want a hand in the next deal?” his voice was a purr and it sent small chills over your skin.
“I’ll just watch.” you whisper back. You turn to see him smile as he comfortably leaned back and placed his arm against the back of your chair.
And so that’s how the night went on. You sat by Minseok’s side the entire time, watching hand after hand be dealt. He asked for your input for nearly every hand, taking any advice you had to offer. Aside from advice, you two spent a lot of time whispering to each other, getting to know one another in an atmosphere that felt cinematic. The tabled remained fairly quiet, the other guests keeping to themselves and only offering witty comments occasionally. The rest of the lounge was in hush tones with distant laughter as the patrons at other card tables played well into the night as well.
Sometime after 2 am, Minseok ordered dessert for the table, which consisted of a wide variety of mini cakes and tarts, coffee and tea. You made sure to get some of the yummy sweets into your system to help sober you up along with some tea.
As 3 am rolled around, you lean closer to Minseok and whisper that you think it was time to head home.
“Of course.” he replied. The last hand had been dealt, so he called off the game and suggested it was time for the evening to come to a close. While you got up and did a small stretch to wake yourself up, you noticed Minseok ordered one more thing from the waiter. Within moments, the waiter returned with a small personal tart, your name written on it.
“One last treat, to make sure you make it home safely.” Minseok explained. You take the tart from the plate and take a small bite, enjoying the lemony taste that was sour and sweet all at once.
Minseok bid goodnight to his guests and then placed a hand around your waist, leading you back to the room where you woke up in. As you two walked in silence, you felt your eyes grow heavy. Impossible as it was, since you’ve had two cups of tea and enough sugar in your system to keep you up through the night, you grew tired rapidly and before you made it to the couch, you fell into a sleepy darkness yet again.
“Alice finally awakens.” a voice says from near by. Your eyes flutter open and you notice your back outside on the same street corner where you first met Minseok, sitting together on one of the bus stop benches.
“What happened?”
“You’ve had a long night and dozed off on the ride here. You sure you can drive home? I’ll call a cab for you.”
Rubbing your eyes a bit, you honestly felt like you just woke up from the greatest nap ever. You would be all right driving home.
“I’ll be fine.” you tell him. You didn’t realize you were curled into his side as he kept you warm against the chilly night. “Thank you for tonight. I had a lot of fun.”
He smiled brightly at you with a certain sparkle in his eyes. He then stood up and offered you a hand to help you up. With another kiss on your hand, he bid you goodnight. “Until next time.”
You shyly dip your head and bid him goodnight as well. He waits for you to get your keys out, and when you unlock the car, you hear it go off just a few parked cars away. You wonder how on earth you missed it earlier. Minseok waits for you to safely get inside and he watches you pull away in your car. You steal one last glance in the rearview mirror, but he was nowhere to be found. Only a a few sparkles and shimmers are left dissolving in the fog.
Kim Minseok: Even though you are the oldest you have the personality of a fun-loving kid at heart, when you're not being an attractive little shit. Please don't ever lose those qualities about yourself, or your adorable cheeks.
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