walk you home.

until we see each other again.

[ywsangeun-deactivated20200130]

belonging.

[ywtaeho]

sangeun said…

( … )

"It’s nice, isn’t it? Everyone coming together to have fun and support each other.” Sangeun tilted his head to the side. “I think it’s cool you came too, you know?” He straightened his shoulders in an attempt to seem looser, less awkward. “Did you celebrate something like the Feast of the Winter Star too? When you lived in… the States, right?”

the holidays were meant to be a time of “ good cheer ”,  where even the most unlikely of combinations came over to share their love for one winter holiday. taeho knew this. and yet, it still seemed so strange to see just how true that was in yangwon. even more so than in america,  the town had a community spirit that really shined during the holiday event. it was quite the sight to see, and taeho soon finds himself stepping back to observe the party in mild amazement, simply taking in his very first potluck.

the male’s sudden approach startles the boy slightly, body shifting in the direction of the voice. only when he realizes that it’s sangeun smiling he becomes even more shocked, wondering what had caused such a change in spirit for the other. ironically, throughout the time of the year meant for forgiveness and second chances, taeho had never anticipated a chance for his own. both had started off on the wrong foot, they could both agree on that, but the bad feelings lingered, causing a sort of tension to remain between the two all this time. though he had tried his hardest to make up for the rough patch they’d had, sangeun’s seeming indifference toward him proved his efforts to be worthless. until now.

“ i... ” he struggles to find the proper words to say, but as if on autopilot, his mouth turns up into a friendly smile. he considers making a teasing remark, but decides against it, hoping to preserve sangeun’s kind spirit. “ well....yeah. yeah, i guess you’re right, it is pretty nice. everyone’s really getting along today. ” it’s like the other can read his thoughts, and looking out into the crowd he smiles before his eyes return to the boy. he can’t really hide his shock for the sudden praise, and now a true grin takes form on his face. “ thanks, man. i wanted to see what it was all about, you know ? ” he nods in confirmation of the statement, as memories from winter in his hometown play in his head. “ mm, california. well my family is a classic christmas sort of family, you know ? tree, lights, gingerbread houses. all that. we had all of it. ”  he gets silent for a moment, before deciding to speak again. “ is it weird i like it better like this now, though ? in yangwon, i mean. it’s simpler. more real. ” now his body fully faces in sangeun’s direction, playful smile on display as he adresses the elephant in the room.  “ after all, i thought hell would freeze over before you talked to me again. just the miracle of a yangwon christmas though, hm ? ”

[ywcommunity-blog]

meme #1 (winter)

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“How are you out here without a coat? You’re going to get sick.”

“SNOW BALL FIGHT!!”

“Do you want something hot to drink?

“How am I supposed to get home when the snow is up passed my knees?”

“Don’t touch my snowman!”

“You complain about the cold, but once summer comes you’ll complain about the heat.”

“I’m building a snow fort, wanna help?”

“I know it’s cold out, but do you really need to make the house a sauna?”

“Let’s go ice skating. It’ll be fun!”

“Are you sure the pond is frozen?”

“You’re cold as ice! How long have you been out there?”

“Give me your hands, I’ll warm them up.”

“They’re saying to stay indoors until it passes.”

“Calm down, we won’t need to burn books to keep warm.”

“I suppose the blizzard isn’t so bad if it means cuddling.”

“Oh god, Being snowed in with you sounds worse than freezing.”

“Here, use my scarf/gloves/hat.”

“Stuck? Let me help.”

“Oh no, you’re not dragging me out there.”

[ywlea-deactivated20200220]

` oops gotta go

[ywtaeho]

lea said…

( … )

which is exactly why the first idea that passes through her mind she executes. hiding under the table she’s been sitting around for the past minute proves to be more challenging than one would expect. the tablecloth is long and heavy and it takes her a while to find its edge. when she does she realizes that crouching when one is in heels is not a good idea either, because if you’re not experienced enough, and lea isn’t by a long shot, you can easily fall on your behind much to the onlookers’ chagrin. “oh dear god take me now.” the words come more as a mutter than anything as she continues her not so brilliant plan with the hope that maybe she isn’t noticed by the only person she’s trying to avoid.

joining in on the winter season’s festivities was definitely a first for taeho, usually preferring to stay at home and rest or going on some sort of holiday. but this year seemed like one to try new things, and that’s exactly what he was doing. that included meeting new people, people such as lea included. they weren’t exactly close - yet, that was ! lea seemed to always hurry off whenever he was around, but that couldn’t have been from a fault of his own ... right ? after all, he tried his best to be his most friendly around her, figuring her stern disposition just needed a little loosening up that a friendly face around town could fix.

sure, he could be a little chaotic, but taeho was pretty self-aware and was deciding on playing things cool for the holidays. he was sure she had other friends at the party as well, but rather than bombard her as he might’ve done otherwise he decided on giving her space. at least .... he was trying. he was really, really, trying. but it’s hard to ignore the thing that’s, quite literally, crashing right in front of your face. his mouth, stuffed with holiday cookies, gawks at the familiar woman as she crashes to the ground. was that....

“ lea !? ” he asks for confirmation, eyes widening in disbelief. falling seemed so ... unlike her, anytime she was near he felt like he was with a statue - polished, neat, composed. his face curls into the familiar smile, trying to mask it with his cup, though his upturned eyes tell the truth regardless. “ i - haha - i mean, noona ! are you ok ? ” outstretching his hand, taeho’s face is red with trying to hold in laughter at the situation. “ never thought i would ask this in my life, but ... what are you doing under the table ? it just ... doesn’t seem like the way you’d spend your afternoon, is all ! ” dear god, please don’t let him laugh in her face.

[ywtaeho]

a gift for you ❉

there was a bit of anxiety with partaking in the feast of the winter star’s gift exchange. sangmin had a tendency to overthink and panic where need not, and here he was standing before taeho’s residence. #555, sangmin’s eyes dart to the numbers to confirm, again and again. it’s the thought that counts, he convinces himself as he places the bag on the ground in front of the door. that’s right. the thought!

the truth is, he isn’t as close to taeho as he’d like, but trust him, sangmin has only heard good things and all his interactions with the other boy were pleasant. that didn’t mean he knew precisely what taeho would like, or already had in his collection.

in the bag nestles one flareon plush, and a room light of sorts in the form of king boo. no figurines, unfortunately, but sangmin truly did not want there to be duplicates in taeho’s collection and prying too far in, would have probably revealed that he had drawn taeho’s name. also, as a personal touch he also had a bag of sencha green tea as an extra. min attempts to be anonymous, ringing the doorbell and taking a few steps to leave the premises, no name left on the holiday card either- here’s to hoping that taeho enjoys the present!

taeho had almost been so engulfed with the idea of gifting others that he’d almost forgot the gifts for himself. in fact, he was so forgetful that when he nearly trips on the bag looking for who’s rung the doorbell that he doesn’t have a clue what it is. he looks around, but it seems like leisurely steps were too slow for the visitor - they’re nowhere in sight. it takes for him to pick it up to realize what the present is, eyes lighting up in joy at the idea of a gift for himself. still, he doesn’t excite himself too much, just in case it’s actually for another family member.

he definitely doesn’t have the patience to wait and see though, so the boy vehemently removes the wrapping paper to unveil nothing short of … amazing. “ amazing ! ” he repeats aloud, nearly squealing as he views the first gift. he’s definitely a child at heart, because his eyes light up with joy the second they meet the plush. “ flareon !? dude, this has to be for me - sweet ! ” internally he’s already planning the spot where it’ll go once he’s back inside - should he put it on his bed or have it with the rest of the little characters he’s picked up over the years ? he has time to figure it out, but it’s not long before he realizes there’s yet another two items in the bag.

promising he’ll be back for it he sets the plush down, and replaces is it with the light and green tea. his little gamer heart’s practically singing at this point, over the moon at the gifts that seemed to be handpicked for him. had his video game addiction been spotted ? the room light was a perfect touch to when he was playing games late into the night, and the green tea seems like an unintended reminder that 2020 needs to bring him some healthier diet habits. whoever’s given him this had done their research, and he reaches for the card to get the name of who to thank on the way to the potluck later on. except there’s … nothing. absolutely nothing ! there’s a really nice holiday note in there, but he can’t find any indication on who has given him the thoughtful gift. he gives one more hopeful look down the street, before he realizes they’re long gone. he might not know he’s given him the present, but he’ll always remember it as one of the greatest he’s ever received.

[ywtaeho]

i haven’t been on at all but i should be on later today !! sorry for any late replies i have to get to, promise they’re getting done v soon !

[ywtaeho]

; i have questions

[ywtaeho]

mieun said…

( … )

“Is that how you truly feel, Taeho?” Mieun finally speaks up after her  observation of the teen. His sudden discomfort is blatantly obvious in the way he stammers. With eyes still stuck on him, fascinated, she takes a step closer, hands gripping her long skirt. Her intent is hardly to make Taeho uncomfortable. “And what do you mean it’s no use? Of course it is! There are things looking over you and listening. Maybe not all of them are in the sky, though.”

it’s like it’s october all over again, because the minute he notices who it is he gets terrified. she was definitely one of the town’s believers in things such as the winter star, he knew that much. surely she was ready to come for his head the minute she realized who his anger was directed to. he winces, readying himself for her bickering but there’s...nothing. instead, when he opens his eyes she seems very calm, curious even, at why he feels the way he does.  he wasn’t expecting an intervention following the spontaneous decision to rant to the star, so at her question he genuinely looks stumped. “ well i mean ... i guess - not that i’m that mad or anything ! ” he suddenly corrects, really hoping mieun doesn’t hate him for this. 

shoving his hands deeper into the pockets of his puffer coat, taeho cocks his head to the side, processing her question. “ it’s just - why trust a dumb - i mean, an old star when it hasn’t done much to begin with ? it just seems silly. ” the male trails off the longer he speaks, still a little wary of what he says among the company he has. her next words do interest him, though, and with curiosity, he looks up. “ wait, really ? you think so ? i thought those sort of things could only be above us. ” his voice changes; no malice, he’s not mocking mieun but rather genuinely wondering about what she’s speaking about. taeho still wasn’t sold on the idea, but was always curious about others’ beliefs and interested in what she had to say, especially since she’d heard everything he’ thought. “ how can you be so sure, noona ? ”

[ywtaeho]

haeil‌ said...

( ... ) 

it didn’t take long to satisfy his stomach, but it also didn’t take long for a new costumer to arrive. his grandparents greeted them like a friend, and he tilted his head, peering over their shoulders and through his glasses to see who it was exactly. a choi. choi taeho, more precisely. he didn’t look presentable enough for his. peering down at his work clothes which really was just a sweater and jeans, haeil puffed out his cheeks and quickly shook his head before stepping forward to make himself known. he had fixed a few of his clothes before, and knew what he liked. though, he wondered if he had a different order, or needed something new to be done. 

“hi! need anything today?”

it’s nice having a tailor nearby in town, especially when his parents were always sending him there. he liked it, too, much preferring his clothes when they fit just right and had that special touch. it was even better that haeil, his go-to for these sort of things, was always a friendly face and helping hand when he needed something altered. today was one of those days, and as he had times before the younger walks into the shop, equipped with a garment bag and warm smile. upon entering he makes an effort to conversate with the older couple, though his eyes dart around looking for someone in particular. it isn’t understandable who until haeil makes an appearance, causing the boy’s eyes to light up and wave.

“ hey ! it’s been a little while, right ? how’ve things been ? ” he greets, eyes crinkling as he grins at the other. “ listen, i know i always have the same issues, but my parents are back at it again. would you believe ? ” scoffing, he steps forwards, unzipping the garmet bag to reveal a navy blue suit. “ my parents bought this for me to wear, but ... ugh, they’re gonna have me looking like a baby in this ! look - ” showing the tailor he frowns, pointing to the flared legs of the pants and sleeves. “ is there any way you can like ... slim the fit of this, at all ? at least in the legs. i’m gonna look straight out the 70′s. ” rather childishly he groans, nearly stomping at the thought of going out in public like that. “ please, haeil, you’re my only hope ! ”

[ywtaeho]

; make you see

— IT WAS YET ANOTHER slow day at the center. with the holidays in full swing, many were either away or at home and didn’t need to use the daycare as often as they would otherwise. for taeho it meant some free time to socialize with eunki, but also missing out on seeing some of his favorite kids. it’s just around closing time, and the male is bored out of his mind awaiting the time he can leave. that is, until a familiar male entering the building catches his eye. he nearly falls over the toys as he scrambles to his feet, eyes lighting up as he approaches with a smile. “ i - hey ! ” he spits out, all the way doubting himself. “ do my reindeer antlers make me look stupid ? ” he asks himself, checking himself out in the reflection of the window. hastily, taeho adjusts his hair.

okay - so this was pathetic, and he knew it. taeho knew that for daehyun, he was nothing more than a friend, that guy who worked at the daycare he picked his friend’s kid up from. but to taeho ? his heart had, without warning, taken a liking to the older after his frequent visits, sometimes with cheonsa and sometimes alone. and god, was it embarrasing ! not that daehyun’s a guy, he’s accepted his sexuality for a while and it wasn’t quite a big deal anymore. but it was the fact that he knows daehyun never felt the same. he knows this, and yet, his mind reminds him of the same stupid fact everytime the other enters the room - he has a crush. it wasn’t all too uncommon for him - taeho fell for people after passing by them in a store - but his growing affections from seeing daehyun so much didn’t help at all. “ i mean - happy holidays ! haha, yeah. here to pick up ara ? you’ve gotta fill this out, but uh, i’m sure you’re used to it ! ” sliding the pick up sheet across the counter, he nearly zones out before a realization comes to him. “ oh ! i almost forgot. i uh ... ” rummaging through the desk he seems to find nothing, until triumphantly he pulls out a small box of cookies. “ i got this for you, but i didn’t know you’d be coming today ... so it’s not wrapped ! but i did make them myself. uh .... do you like cookies ? ” complete failure.

@ywdaehyun​

[ywtaeho]

; deck the halls

— SO HE KNOWS THAT he shouldn’t lie, it’s one of the basic principles of life - and especially when it involved his older brother. but did he really have a choice ? there was no way james would do this on his own, so after a little manipulation on his end, he’s got the other out the house in a christmas sweater. “ i swear, this will be really quick ! apparently this .... uh, cafe has a deal that if you show up in christmas sweaters, your whole order’s free. pretty cool, right ? ” he only briefly looks james in the eye, because when he looks away his eyes fill with slight terror. youngest by nature were always slightly fearful of the older siblings, and taeho was definitely no exception. he wouldn’t be too angry when he realized what was going on, right ? he sure hoped not, because taeho knows well he’s a horrible liar and he really wanted these christmas pictures. there’s no time for second-guessing, however, because just up ahead lies the studio. it was now or never.

“ ah .... haha ! so um ... here’s the thing ! this actually isn’t a cafe. ” it was pointless to even say it, because right in front of them lies, very obviously, a studio. “ and we’re not actually getting food. instead, we’re getting ... pictures ! ” waving his hands in the air, taeho turns to his older brother with anxious anticipation. “ i know i shouldn’t have lied to you, but like ... daehyun’s my friend ! i wanted to support him, you know ? plus - we haven’t done christmas pictures in a while ! it could be cute, right ? ” looking up he awaits the other’s reaction, showing off his own decked out sweater as he does so. sure, it was only the two of them, but family was family and he didn’t know how effective trying to drag the rest of the chois out the house would be. this would turn out great, anyways ... right ?

@ywcjames​

[ywtaeho]

; up and down

— AT THIS POINT, TAEHO’S used to the constant slipping and sliding up the hill. it certainly didn’t make each and every fall any less embarrassing, but knowing that eunki was the one to witness it took the sting off a little. after all, the boy was one of his closest friends in the small town, and it's always felt like they’ve known each other since they were babies. but the two hadn’t known each other longer than a couple years, and yet their similar lifestyles had brought them closer than taeho would have expected. now, per taeho’s request, they were hiking up the mountain, preparing to do one of his most anticipated activities - sledding.

it wasn’t exactly that taeho liked to sled - in fact, he didn’t know the first thing about it. instead, it’d been something he had always seen in the movies, and thought that was just what you were supposed to do in the snow. taeho’s nearly at the spot they’ll be starting at, confidence beginning to run through him, the male even claiming “ this is pretty easy ! ” to the male behind him as they approach the peak. everything seems fine until suddenly, the ground below him seems to give out. looking behind him, he gives his companion a look of worry, but before anything can be said his body begins to fall down the hill. he’s hoping something can slow him down, but all that’s around him is slippery snow - and it’s sending him straight in poor eunki’s direction. “ eunki ! duck ! duck ! ”

@yweunki​

[kitayrin]

the actual sun

[ywtaeho]

; i have questions

— HE DIDN’T REALLY KNOW if that famous star could really listen. after all, it didn’t have ears or anything, and who could really hear what he asked for from all the way up there, anyways ? but taeho had been trying to respect and participate in the town’s traditions as of late, and honestly, this one seemed the most interesting of all. the idea of getting what he asked for was very appealing for the youngest choi, especially after years of wishes to santa for a million dollars had gone unanswered. he’d swore just like the rest of the skeptics of the town he’d never ask anything of it, yet here he was, standing outside on a chilly night staring up to the sky. little did he know anyone was nearby, because he surely wouldn’t be speaking with such .... passion if he was even mildly aware of mieun’s presence.

cocking his head to the side he kicks the ground, though snow stops his boots from going very far. “ oh yeah - if you’re the winter star, you must have something to do with the snow that plagues this town, right ? if so, i wish you’d stop ! it makes me trip way too much for my own good. ” really, snow had been a welcome surpise following living in california, but after embarrasing run-ins like falling into seoyun, he wasn’t happy. “ and that’s not all i have to say, either ! don’t you think you could give these people a chill pill ? like, dude, so many people hate us. haven’t i been nice enough ? i haven’t gotten a figurine in ages to cheer me up ... do you even listen to these wishes ? probably not. ” there’s a lot of unanswered questions; why taeho called the star dude, and why he’s resorted to standing in the freezing cold, yelling at the sky. but there’s no time for his questions to be answered, for just as he turns around he spots the town shaman staring him down. “ i was- ” panicked eyes dart around, looking for a person he can excuse himself as talking to before giving up. “ yeah .... nevermind. it’s no use, anyways. ”

@ywmieun​

[ywtaeho]

; make it right

— NERVOUS LAUGHS ECHO off him causing his throat to burn, reminding him yet again of the horror the events hours prior had caused. he’d been running off to do some last-minute shopping following a quick hot chocolate break when out of seemingly nowhere,  seoyun appeared on the sidewalk in front of him. his mom’s voice in the back of his head was nagging him to slow down - but he really, truly can’t. he’s been gifted with two left feet and the slipper winter ground’s not doing him much good, either. so he only manages to push himself further in her direction trying to slide away and yell a panicked “ wait ! ” before the dreaded happens - his scorching hot drink collides directly into the poor girl.

now, a few hours later he’s walking alongside her, looking in her direction every five seconds to make sure she doesn’t look too angry. he’d felt terrible for burning her with the drink but was equally scared of the repercussions, so to compromise had settled on a grand apology. “ no, you don’t understand ! i’m really, really sorry. ” taeho definitely didn’t need to start any more trouble in this town than his name already did, so he’s careful with his words as he guides the fellow student through the town. “ but hopefully, the surprise i’ve got planned will make you feel a little better ! ready for your apology gift ? ” he asks, eyes evidently still nervous as they dart from her to the snowy road ahead of them.

@ywseoyun​

[ywtaeho]

; under the mistletaeho

— OKAY, SO THIS WAS incredibly cheesy, to say the least. everyone else’s acting perfectly normal, eating the food and conversating with each other. maybe it was because it was his first time celebrating the festival, or maybe it was just that he was extra. but choi taeho had decided that for his very first feast of the winter star potluck, he was going to make his presence known. but instead of doing the expected, he’s created an invention all his own - the mistletaeho. really, he could take no more credit than of taping a picture of his face onto a mistletoe, but it was the thought that counted. his thought is that if people didn’t like him already, this would sway them into adoring him. all he had to do was find that perfect person, someone who looked like they were in need of good conversation.

just at that moment, areum appears in his line of sight as a godsend, the boys eyes lighting up with joy at the potential new friend. wasting no time he hops down from the stool he’s been occupying for far too long, grabbing his tray of food on the way. rather suddenly, he appears in front of her, bright eyes showing his utter love of the holidays. “ hey ! areum - right ? ” taeho’s learned most people’s name in the town, partially because it was such a small town and also due to the fact that he’s been making it his mission to get to know everyone. “ merry christmas, by the way ! or well, feast of the winter star ! ” before the moment slips by he continues talking, in fear of the girl trying to end it before it really began. “ oh wait ! this is for ... you ! ” pulling out the mistletaeho he grins, putting it over the two of them. “ oh - we don’t kiss, of course ! i’m not a creep, i swear ! we just hug, as long as you’re ok with that, then you try this- ” he explains, lifting up the fish-shaped pastry treats. “ -and then we talk ! pretty genius way to make friends, right ? ”

@ywareum​

[ywtaeho]

; cooking by the book

— TO SAY TAEHO WAS grateful for haeil’s help was a definite understatement. he didn’t really know what he was doing by putting down bungeoppang for the winter potluck - cooking was by no means his forte, especially in terms of korean cuisine. having haeil on site did some good, though, having someone else as a helping hand in the kitchen. plus, he’d have been bored out of his mind without the other’s company in the kitchen, the sounds of festive music and the smell of peppermint candles and baked goods overwhelming the house. christmas, hannukkah, kwanzaa, or feast of the winter star - however it was celebrated, the holidays were taeho’s favorite - and it showed.

“ thanks so much for coming over, you don’t know how much of a help you are to me ! ” haeil’s appearance is like a breath of fresh air, and taeho’s overwhelmingly grateful he decided to help him out on such short notice. “ i know i should have called earlier than the day of the potluck, but ... honestly i signed up at the last minute and i didn’t know who else to call ! ” taeho was seeing a routine of haeil helping him out of sticky situations, and while he was always happy to return the favor, he was grateful the other was putting up with him once again. “ i’ve never made boong - i mean, bungeoppang before, but it should be fun ! doesn’t it look cute ? ” reaching down to touch the fish shaped pan, his hand recoils quicker than it went down, the boy forgetting he’d already begun to heat it up. “ shoot ! okay - maybe i should let you take care of the hot stuff. ready to start ? ”

@ywhaeil​

[ywtaeho]

quick update !! i meant to do this earlier but ... i forgot ! anyways i’m a clown and didn’t realize when applying james, taeho’s brother was from santa cruz, so ! after making sure it was ok with the admins, taeho is no longer from seoul but from santa cruz, california ! nothing’s really changed for him except that he’s of course better at english, and i don’t think this would affect plots with anyone ?? he’s still from a bigger city & having a hard time adjusting so yeah ! his page is going to be edited to reflect those changes soon !

[ywtaeho]

; puppy love

— IN ACTUALITY, TAEHO KNEW that he couldn’t walk out of here with each and every dog. well, the adult in him knew that. but the much more prominent child in him completely rejected that idea. to keep him grounded, he’d invited cheonsa along, as well as with hopes the male would help him narrow down his choices. the two became increasingly familiar with each other after the older’s daughter ara began going to the daycare taeho worked at. in an attempt to salvage the few positive relationships he had in this town he desperately clinged onto him and cheonsa’s, and through it, a sort of unexpected friendship had blossomed. now, they were walking around the halls of the animal shelter, taeho hoping that he’d find a furry baby to cuddle up with just in time for the holidays.

“ is it weird to say i want a .... well, weird looking dog ? ” he asks, just as he waves at a little chihuahua mix sitting in the corner. “ i don’t feel like they get enough attention, and sometimes ... they’re just so funny looking it’s cute ! d’you understand what i mean ? ” he hasn’t explicitly asked permission to bring a new pet in the house, and even though he’s an adult now his parents and brother still scare him enough to be a little apprehensive, especially if it’s going to be a more unique looking one. “ but more than anything, i care about the temperment. can’t have them acting a mess once they get home, you know ? ” spinning around, he turns to face cheonsa, a small look of anticipation on his features in light of what he’s going to say next. “ but anyways ... what about you ? do you have a favorite breed that could convince you to take them home if you see them here ? ”

@ywcheonsa​