Roleplay scenario collaboration with @mm-jumin-han-love [They wrote Jumin’s part, while I wrote V’s part] 😘💜💙 Photo was taken by myself near Kilpisjärvi in Finland 🇫🇮
Word Count: 2,084
V: V gently lowered his camera as he heard his phone alert him of yet another text message. Surprise, surprise, it was yet another one from Jumin. He smiled slightly as he carefully turned his camera off before packing it away.
After all that had happened, V and Jumin had realized their love for each other, and finally, at Jumin’s urging, V had gotten an eye surgery that restored his sight. Now, V was abroad taking some new photos so he could re-enter the photography world, while Jumin begrudgingly had to stay behind in Korea to work. He had been pretty upset by it, not wanting to be away from his lover, and had been messaging and calling him almost non-stop. V however, didn’t mind; happy to be loved so deeply.
V grabbed his camera bag, before starting to head back to his hotel for the night. He opened his phone once more, and was just about to reply to Jumin’s message, when he decided it might be better to hear his lover’s voice. Given the time difference, he should be done work, and besides, V truly did miss his voice, even if they had been speaking almost everyday while he was away.
V hit the dial button beside Jumin’s name and brought his phone up to his ear. He smiled happily, still feeling some butterflies in his stomach as he waited for his lover to pick up. No matter how much time passed, he was sure this feeling would never change; his deep love for Jumin. Finally, after a few rings, V heard Jumin answer the phone. “Good evening.” V smiled happily into the phone as he heard his lover’s voice. “Did you have a good day?”
Jumin Han: As the C&R work day comes to an end for the Director, it felt twice as long with his lover out of the country.
Jihyun Kim, childhood best friend, the only one who knew all his downfalls, accepting him for who he is and never trying to mold him into something he isn’t. Their relationship had evolved into a deeper, stronger connection with Jumin barely managing to wrap his head around the overflow of emotions since V’s departure. It had left him feeling anxious with an indescribable ache, he missed Jihyun’s presence, smell, touch, taste, feel, voice and his….. calm
~I miss the peace you gift me~
On the journey home he takes his phone out. He begins to text, erases it, starts again, deletes it. He places the phone on the car seat, looks at it, picks it up, puts it down. Without work to occupy his mind the once mild background ache increases tenfold.
~I miss your voice that soothes~
He steps out of the car, bids Driver Kim and his guards a good night, and enters the penthouse. It is silent with the absence of warmth. He sends Jihyun a text message and walks into the bedroom to find Elizabeth the 3rd is resting on V’s pillow. He kisses her head. “Hello Beautiful, I know, I miss him too.” She meows, and he replies softly, “You do not deserve the right to complain Elizabeth, as you are not too fond of travelling.“ She jumps off the pillow and stalks out the of room. “You may return when you can think rationally again”.
~I miss not seeing your face ~
Jumin sighs and lays back on the bed looking at the ceiling. His phone rings, he answers with a small smile. “Good Evening.” The ache easing as he hears his lovers soothing voice inquiring about his day. “My day would be good if you were home, I miss you.. although I do understand the reason for your departure, I will not pretend to be happy about it.” He loosens his tie, and glances at a photo of V on his bedside table. “Forgive me Jihyun, I am pleased you called, so now my day is very good indeed and yours? I would like to hear the sights and sounds of your day.”
V: V smiled as he heard Jumin’s gentle complaints. He was sure he’s heard something along those lines every day since he’s been away. “I know you miss me, and I miss you a great deal as well.” V softly chuckled as he made his way into the hotel and towards his room. “I’m glad I was able to brighten your day. My day was good as well.” He replied happily, as he entered his room and carefully set his camera bag down on a counter.
He went over to the bed and sat on it, looking at the sky as the sun was beginning to set. After years of being unable to see, or having poor, fading vision, everyday with sight was still a precious gift to him. A precious gift all thanks to Jumin. He sighed and smiled as he listened to Jumin’s voice. V wasn’t one to talk about himself much, but if Jumin was the one who was asking he’d gladly tell him anything. It was the least he could do after all he’d put him through, and after all he’d done for him.
“I took a walk through the hills nearby the hotel today.” He began, hoping he could help paint a picture for Jumin of what he’d seen with his words. He’d share the photographs with him once he was home, but for now his voice would have to do. “The grass is still dull since spring hasn’t begun it’s new growth yet, and there’s still piles of snow here and there. I found a small waterfall nestled amongst the hills. It was very beautiful; the water was so pristine. All in all, the weather was a bit dismal today, but it was still very beautiful.” V smiled, recollecting all he had seen. “I also saw some reindeer in the distance. It was very quiet where I walked… I’d love for you to come here one day as well, it’s definitely a lot different than what we’re used to.” He smiled.
Jumin Han: Jumin closes his eyes, listening intently to his love’s tale of the sights and sounds that he encountered during his day. Since the operation it has become habit to ask a description of what V had seen. It made him happy to revisit the world through his lover’s eyes.
~When I close my eyes I see you~
Shades of muted green & brown, white snow, clear water, silent foot falls, the shape of his exhaled breath in the cold air, woodland creatures, a mournful sky… beautiful. He hears Jihyun say “I’d love for you to come here one day as well….” He opens his eyes and returns, “I can be there tomorrow”
~When I open my eyes I miss you~
It is a conversation they have had almost everyday, not a possibility at this moment in time. “I know Jihyun, Assistant Kang will have my hide if I disappear, but I wanted to say it regardless.“ He walks towards the window, Elizabeth the 3rd rubs up against his leg. He scoops her in his arms. “I hope you can think rationally now?” she meows, V accustomed to the way Jumin talks to his loved pet.
~My memory loves you; it asks about you all the time~
“Jihyun, How much longer until your return home?” Another question often asked, missing would be too smaller word to describe the unease felt since his departure, Jumin’s feelings hidden from others outside of this twenty plus year relationship. “I can not settle.” He sighs as he pets Elizabeth. “Ah excuse me Love, this night invites errant thoughts, I will try my best to not let them sadden you, I miss you, simply put”.
~I will stop missing you, when I am with you~
V: V smiled as he listened to his lover’s voice, chatting with him back. He knew Jumin missed him greatly, and he missed him a great deal as well. While he was still able to speak with him, the thing he missed the most was his re-assuring warmth. The warmth that had been at his side for so long now.
“One more week love. It’ll be over before we know it.” He replied, smiling. He was enjoying seeing all the sights, but he had to admit; he missed his favourite sight of all. His lover’s dark hair, his piercing grey eyes, his well toned physique…
V let out a small sigh, before forcing a smile again. While he knew Jumin wouldn’t be able to see it anyways, he knew if he didn’t smile he would somehow find out from his tone of voice. “I’m sure you will never let me leave again once I return home.” He teased, smirking slightly. He knew that Jumin could be possessive at times, and he truly didn’t mind it one bit. He loved every aspect of Jumin, even those traits that others might find undesirable.
“…I can’t wait to see you again.” He smiled.
Jumin Han: “Mhmm, one more week. It can not come fast enough.” Jumin held hopes of V completing his work earlier than expected, but time moves at a snail’s pace, refusing to go faster no matter how much he wills it.
~Time has a way of showing us what really matters~
His mind drifts to life before V, lonely, isolated, artificial sentiments from ‘arranged’ friends and fake women playing ‘mommy,’ such unnecessary thoughts… He shuts his eyes tight to see Jihyuns face, smiling, patient, gentle and loving. It pulls him to the present, his anchor, feeling fortunate to call him his own.
~The expression on your face lets me know I am home~
Jumin chuckles at V’s teasing, it holds a slight truth to it “I do not want you out of my sight. I need you Jihyun, you ground me, however, to cage a butterfly would be a crime indeed.“ He rubs his chest, Elizabeth softly mews in complaint. “Then next time you leave I shall be your camera assistant, I am told my photography skills are impressionism at its finest!” He smiles at his own joke. “I love you Jihyun, these arms await your return”.
~You are the best part of me~
V: V smiled softly before laying back onto the bed. “I would love to have you as my assistant.” He replied, chuckling slightly. Even if Jumin wasn’t the best at photography, just having him around all the time would be wonderful in of itself. But unfortunately, V knew he needed to work and however much Jumin loved him, he knew he also seemed you enjoy his job.
He sighed slightly, looking up to the ceiling of the hotel room. “I love you too Jumin. I truly do miss you a lot, and can’t wait to be in your arms once again.” He replied, his heart starting to ache slightly in loneliness. He closed his eyes, listening to his lover on the other side of the phone. While it had been his idea to come abroad, that didn’t change his feelings.
“It must be late for you. I apologize if I kept you up, I just wanted to hear your voice.” V continued, sighing very slightly before smiling once more. If he could at the very least always hear his voice he’d be happy; although he would also like to feel his warmth, smell his scent, see him…. taste him… “…Just seven more days, and then once we wake again it’ll be six. I will see you again soon love.” V smiled.
Jumin Han: Jihyun’s gentle words left Jumin wanting to hold his love tight against him “Yes six sounds better than seven. Then five, four, three, two, one… Such an excruciating countdown. I do not think my senses can be deprived of you for much longer than that,” he pauses, reluctant to say good bye. He knows he should lighten the mood and not burden V with such heavy departing words…
~Waiting for you is the hardest thing I have ever had to do~
“Seven days from now you will be laying on my chest listening to me complain about diagonal stripes and you never leaving me again.“ He smiles as he looks at V’s photo. It is taken mid laugh, a joke, now forgotten with sound and expression forever frozen in time. “Jihyun, I will try to sleep so you will not worry. You are my dearest friend, my deepest love. I will meet you in my dreams… Goodnight Love.”
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