hey jude

[jude to ???]: where are you right now?

[jude to ???]: i am in the monkey suit and the mouse mask

[jude to ???]: come on i just managed to ditch management so i could get a decent drink

skin of her inner lip slipped from jeonghwa’s teeth as her lips pursed. snooty people didn’t sound exactly like what she’d consider a good time. jeonghwa shrugged, and said, “not sure how you can earn thinking you’re better than others because of stuff like money. it’s all fake anyway.”

an ooh left her lips, similar to the one that brought her into the room, as jude pulled out his switch again. her legs flung off of the side of the chair before she got up again, just to flop down next to the man. one foot tucked under herself for the ease of sitting semi-sideways, and leaning over for a better look. she felt her hair brush jude’s shoulder and reflexively pulled it to the other side to hook over her own shoulder. the thought passed briefly then, that this may have been more close than jude had anticipated her to be, but jeonghwa couldn’t find it in her to care. he could deal with getting to know her by dealing with her. “a tour so sudden? not even gonna add me as a friend first? what if i have some furniture you’ve been desperately wanting? i’d even give it to you at a discount. cousin’s deal.”

“I will take my superiority wherever I can get it,” he said. “Also, avenging my enemies.” Really, there was nothing more satisfying than playing a prank on someone he did not like. Especially cuz he could then argue it was just a game. 

Jude cracked a small smile. “I am not sure we are close enough for friendship yet. My island is very exclusive, you know.” Still, she piqued his interest with the mention of furniture. He never said no to a deal. “But let’s see after that furniture. I might change my mind.”

He began walking around the island, first stopping by his house. It was not a castle; he wasn’t a castle kind of guy. He was, however, a guy who liked a nice mansion. “See, surrounded in waterfalls.”

after jude calls @fmdsooah his ideal type

Despite his outward behavior, Yejun was in fact tactful when it came to his career. Sure, he more often than not caused chaos when in other circumstances, but he would never look a gift horse in the mouth. That meant sometimes he had to make calculated decisions, including with his ideal type.

It wasn’t that Jude didn’t find Sooah attractive; he was hardly blind. But she was not usually what he would consider his type (which was usually the kind that could just as easily kill him as he could them). But, her image was perfect for the one he put on camera as Jude. Really, the reason he had said her name in the first place was because he considered themselves close. 

So, like any other mature adult, he had invited his ideal type for ice cream just in case she really was pissed at him for making her potentially risk the ire of genesis. “If it helps, I am pretty sure the fandom just thinks it’s cute that I am apparently mooning over you.”

⟨ andy ➝ origin #2 ⟩ still doesn’t sound like job security to me dude ⟨ andy ➝ origin #2 ⟩ sounds more like ur admitting you don’t want to leave the group

[jude to andy]: i mean i do like the attention

[jude to andy]: and having people i could throw in front of me in case of danger

[jude to andy]: or you know, that i can frame

tian nearly bit his tongue at the remark, frowning at the older origin member, a crease appearing between his forehead. respect had never been his strong suit, and it was a crucial part of his job when it came to other idols, especially from other agencies, given his past behavior and the lack of trust bc already had in him. and yet, there was still part of him incapable of letting things go. “respect your senior, man.” his tone was smug, slightly mocking knowing the difference in experience wasn’t anything major, only about a year, but that he was still correct. 

he eyed the other man skeptically as he seemed to struggle to stand for a moment, the crease deepening. “are you okay?” he asked, a look of brief distaste crossing his face when he decided he wasn’t exactly sure how to respond to the situation. “if you wanted to see me so bad, you could’ve just texted.” he finished slipping his shoes on, glancing back to his apartment with a squint. “do you want me to call you a cab or do you need to sit down longer?” 

Jude nearly bit his tongue off trying to hold back a reply that would have definitely gotten him into an argument he was way too exhausted for. Yes, Tian was Jude’s senior, but they both knew who the elder was. Even if Jude did not exactly look like it most of the time. He rolled his eyes. “Sure. Just make sure to respect your hyung.” He held back a comment about whose group would probably have more longevity.

“Yes Tian, I was overcome by my deeply amorous feelings for you and had to come over right away.” Jude tried to stay upright but he really needed a nap. A good ass long, nap. “I was hoping to nap at a friend’s place. It’s closer than mine and I am exhausted.”

a video chat with @fmdalex

To date, Jude was still not sure how he and Alex were friends (not that he would ever admit such a thing to anyone’s face). Really, considering the animosity and the lies their relationship began with, it was a miracle they hadn’t killed each other. At the very least, Jude should have alienated Alex by this point in time. He didn’t do well with forming bonds, usually ruining them and pretending he didn’t want to be friends with them in the first place. But, he hadn’t ruined it this time despite his prickly exterior. Instead, the two of them were talking despite the fact that the cameras were off and that Jude was overseas, promoting with Origin. 

The video chat had barely started when Jude began, not even bothering with a greeting. He was never one for small talk anyways and he might have respected Alex a little too much to pretend otherwise.

“If I get another request for aegyo, I may end up murdering someone before I get to go back to Korea,” he said. “I guess I could still write from jail. But, it would definitely put a dent in my fans.” 

Jude sighed, before changing the subject. He was a broken record at this point. Maybe when he turned thirty or something he would be able to drop the façade or at least upgrade his image into something less nauseating. 

The OST: Auditory Hallucinations

⟨ andy ➝ origin #2 ⟩ what kind of job security does being an idol have? these bitches would have dropped you like you were nothing before you started making them bank

[jude to andy]: and then i would have had to kill them

[jude to andy]: but now they can’t get rid of me unless they want genesis to murder them all

ash was oblivious to any alternate intentions jude might have. being approached isn’t something he’s unused to, but, in a convenience store late at night, he’s too on guard for people recognizing him that he can’t recognize back to have much apprehension about someone whose face he at least knows, even if it’s only through the media and attendances at shared events throughout the years.

“you headed to the states or somewhere else this time?” it didn’t take knowing jude well to be aware of the amount origin traveled. even during their peak, ash didn’t think knight had traveled out of korea as much as origin seemed to do now. ash liked traveling and the us had its unique atmosphere that felt more familiar than seoul did even to this day, but he’d still hate to be in the position of an origin member.

“as for me, i have to blame insomnia. i got stuck working on songs. sleep won’t come and neither will lyrics, so here i am. this ramyun isn’t quite good enough to inspire any great love songs, though, so i might be just wasting my time.”

“The States. Apparently, the idea of rest seems to be lost on Gold Star.” Jude enjoys his job, but he is not exactly crazy about traveling yet again. Once this whole thing was over, if he could have a nice vacation in Jeju, he would be a happy man indeed. However, he was pulled out of his little fantasy by Ashton’s next words.

For a moment, Jude forgets his mission of hitting on Ashton. Mentioning writing will make him forget everything, even how attractive Ashton is. At least, for the moment. Instead, he leans in with actual interest. “A love song? Is it for you or the group?” Most of Jude’s work had yet to see the light of day, but he still had his fingers crossed that would change soon. He wanted to get his writing out and he would dammit.

Send 💕 and my muse will use The Love Calculator to see how compatible they are.

Send 💕 and my muse will use The Love Calculator to see how compatible they are.