50proof

As much as Jaden wanted to understand the other merman’s fear and hesitance towards the water, he just couldn’t. The blonde merman tore his gaze away from the struggling man to observe the sky for a little bit. With rain coming, Jaden wouldn’t have any other choice but to retreat to the ocean for a while, but he wasn’t sure if Wonhyuk would accompany him then. ❝ Why not? The water can’t hurt you. This is where we both belong. Don’t you miss it? ❞ Of course, Jaden wasn’t supposed to preach considering that he left the ocean to live among humans and lost his family due to his decision. But he never had a bad relationship with what he still calls home. The ocean was his home and it will always be. Slowly, Jaden approached the younger and wrapped both arms around him from the behind. Then, he rested his chin on Wonhyuk’s shoulder, still keeping his eyes on the water. ❝ I promise, nothing will happen. We will just take a little swim and then we get out again. ❞

                                        The     extravagant     atmosphere     did     very     little     to     impress     her  -  or     perhaps     it     was     solely     the     company     kept.     SHE    WAS   NO    STRANGER    TO    THE    SELF-CENTERED.     No     stranger     to     men     who     devoted     more     attention     to     their     own     NEEDS     than     the     needs     of     those     around     them.     It     is     possible     it     was     due     to     the     years     of     working     for     one     of     the     most     prominent     companies     in     the     country   —-   forced     to     encounter     various     personalities   —-   most     lacking     in     true     CHARISMA     and     AWARENESS.     One     thing     was     certain ,     she     could     not     be     accused     of     lacking     patience.     An     hour     and     forty     minutes     of     her     life     wasted.     Conversations     lacking     in     substance   —-   reminding     her     of     why     she     avoided     such     social     interactions.     SHE    SHOULD    HAVE    JUST    STAYED    AT    HOME.     Enjoyed     a     very     well     deserved     day     off     instead     of     having     her     time     wasted     by     someone     who     deemed     status     and     control     more     important     than     connection     and     growth.     WHAT    A    SAD    REALIZATION    IT    WAS    TO    KNOW    THIS    WASN’T    HER    FIRST    ENCOUNTER    WITH    SOMEONE    LIKE    HIM.     Forced     to     interact     with     men     who     spoke     down     at     her     due     to     the     position     they     held.     At     least     a     free     meal     came     out     of     the     ordeal.     She     is     a     sight ,     this     much     is     obvious     as     she     walks     away     and     various     glances     come     her     way.     Professional     attire     has     been     replaced     by     a     curve     fitting     Zimmerman   playsuit.     The     silky     black     fabric     in     perfect     contrast     with     fair     skin.     HOW    SAD    TO    FIND    MORE    ENJOYMENT    IN    LEAVING    THAN    THE    DATE    ITSELF.     Only     she     finds     herself     stopping     as     her     eyes     fall     on     a     familiar     face.     Her     life     revolved     around     her     job   —-   doing     more     for     the     man     who’s     eyes     she     encounters     than     for     herself.     He     is     swift     to     recognize     her   —-   to acknowledge her   —-   and     she     can’t     help     but     experience     a     sense     of     RELIEF     as     she     greets     the     familiar     face.     She     comes     closer ,     the     space     between     them     becoming     minimal     as     a     courteous     smile     appears     on     her     lips. “ My   first   time  ,   actually.   I   was   just   about   to   leave.  ”     She     glances     around     as     if     to     assure     the     unwanted     company     was     nowhere     to     be     seen.     “  Is   there   anything   I   can   do   for   you?   Anything   you   need   of   me?  ”     Daily     habits     of     attending     to     his     needs     making     themselves     known   —-   unaware     of     just     how     connected     to     her     job     she     is.     “  Is   everything   to   your   liking?  ”     A     brief     glance     at     the     plate     on     his     table     before     their     eyes     reconnect.

something about today was extra exhausting and the minutes just seemed to drag on. every time he looked at the clock it’s barely moved and yet his body continues to pour sweat. he could hardly keep up with rehydrating himself, already on his second bottle of water. he crashes down on the practice room’s floor in front of the group’s leader hyun. breathing heavily he wipes his forehead, pushing away some of the hairs that were sticking to his forehead. at the mention of their missing member genie his interest peaks. it wasn’t any secret that the two of them were close. “ what i would give to be there instead… “ he meant it in more than one way but he knows, or at least hopes, no one catches on.  “ we still have two hours. ” a groan escapes his lips but soon transforms into a whine, eyes shutting tight.

@50prxxf gets a smol starter ♥ ( thankyou for liking sweets!! looking forward to this! )

‘ nope… NOPE ——— !! ’ the overdramatic ( ass ) that was hana herself had jumped up so quickly that she nearly broke the table in front of her. ‘ did you see it though?! it was like the size of my face! ’ the enemy, you ask..? a small spider.

          FOR  A  MOMENT  ,  DEWEI  IS  NOT  SURE  if  he’s  imagining  the  indifferent  tone  of  angel’s  voice  or  not  ,  his  words  muttered  and  soft.  the  wedding  planner  has  to  put  effort  into  listening  to  what  the  other  has  to  say  ,  but  is  very  glad  the  volume  picks  up  after  his  suggestion  to  go  out  for  a  drink.  ‘’  yes  ,  of  course  i  want  to  !  ’’  dewei  smiles  ,  this  time  less  bitter  and  showing  more  warmth  with  the  corners  of  his  mouth  curling  upwards.  ‘’  if  you  want  ,  we  can  go  to  that  place  where  we  went  to  and  first  started  drinking  ——  oh  ?  ’’  he  looks  down  at  angel’s  arm  ,  his  wrist  and  a  loose  watch  wrapped  around  it.  ‘’  oh  ,  sure  ,  ’’  his  voice  goes  soft  again  ,  hands  a  little  too  shaky  to  his  liking  as  he  tightens  the  watch  around  angel’s  wrist  ,  twisting  it  right  for  him  to  read  the  time  and  then  holding  onto  his  hand  for  longer  than  necessary.  dewei  shakes  his  head  a  bit  to  himself  ,  dropping  angel’s  hand  and  looking  up  again.  ‘’  do  you  still  got  my  number  ,  byun  ——  angel.  sorry  ,  i  meant  angel.  ’’