tame-dashed

✦ CHA EUN-WOO, CIS MALE, HE/HIM ✦ LEE JAE-HYUN the TWENTY-SEVEN year old has been in Hidehill for HIS ENTIRE LIFE and was a ONE NIGHT STAND to Jade Parker, the missing first murder victim. Whispers on the streets are that the OWNER OF THE PET DOCTOR who lives in HOVE LAKE. He is said to be INTELLIGENT and NONCOMMITTAL but I guess we’ll find out for ourselves. 

“i’d start running in the mornings but i would hate to go alone.” especially with the shadow back. it made her feel not so safe. hell bringing out lola by herself made her feel iffy about being out there. after seeing jae though, it made her feel at least some what relieved.  "don’t worry about me. i usually stick to my house, where it’s definitely a lot more safe.“ she replied. it was true though at least. pushing herself off of the bench, she walked over to where he was with lola. "you better be staying safe too.”

"If you ever need a partner, you've got me," he offered with a smile. He didn't feel like he could afford to let the Shadow get to him. To him, it didn't really feel like any where was safe. The most recent deaths happened in someone's home, not out in towns. He wouldn't mention that to Mariana, though, who already seemed cautious. "I am... but you and I probably have different definitions of safe."

Jae didn't know if he could move on, let alone forget what was happening between them. It was a problem for later, yet the both of them only seemed to be making it feel like a larger one with their words spoken. It was their one time to do this, to get it out of their system. But the more he had her, the longer they remained in each other's arms, the harder it felt to get Achara out of his mind. He was telling himself he'd find a way to feel normal around her again after this. It wasn't the first time he'd slept with someone that was really just a friend to him before, there was no reason that this had to be different from the rest. 

Except, it was. He felt beyond out of control, a ragged breath leaving his lips at the feeling of her tightening around him. Everything she did left him feeling intoxicated, especially the way her body responded to his, unraveling him in a way that he'd never felt before. All of the reserve and the restraint he'd had was far gone, wanting nothing more than to make her feel good, to overwhelm her, to send her off the edge. Every thrust and touch and clouded thought revolves around her in that moment, paying attention to every part of her body. His hand settled under her back, holding her steady and close to him as they kissed, trailing towards the back of her neck. His gaze remained steady on her, enjoying every bit of watching her fall apart right in front of him. The trembling of her body against his didn't stop the intensity of his movements, the feeling of clenching tightly around him only making him pull his fingers out to grip her waist. 

Knowing that look on her face, and the loud moans escaping her mouth was because of him turned him on, making him chase his own high. Hips rolled against hers, slamming into her wetness without remorse and holding her up in front of him. His lips found hers again, deeply kissing her with shallow moans separating each one. "Fuck," he mumbled under his breath. His thrusts became rougher and less consistent, her pulsing insides sending him to his own release. He pulled away from her, forcing his eyes to meet hers just as she'd done the same with him, a moan escaping his lips before kissing her once more. He let himself relax, heavy breaths sounding out as he looked at her, reality coming back to him after a few moments. But Jae couldn't bring his eyes to look around, knowing now that he wouldn't see anything good, eyes remained on her as he spoke.

open: @hidehillstart​ location: any coffee shop

“How is it possible to be out of caramel at eight in the morning?” Connor questioned in disbelief as he eyes darted back to the menu displayed above him. It was clear with his tone that he was taken off guard and couldn’t help but wonder if this was just to mess with him on what would of been an ordinary Friday morning. “Hey — can whatever you’re getting equally replace the lack of caramel flavor behind the counter? I’m too tired to work out a back up plan.”

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Chase clears his throat, knowing that Jae was one of Selin’s best friends and maybe he should have checked his surroundings a little better before opening his big mouth. He brushes his tongue along his lower lip as he gestures to one of the machines. “Was hopin’ you’d spot me?”

Sure, he probably had a few reasons to not like Chase, based on what others had said. But he wasn't in a position to take sides, knowing there were multiple sides to every story. And even if that wasn't considered, Jae wasn't a mean person to begin with. "Sure, no problem," he replied, standing up and stepping behind the machine. 

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Dilara glances over towards him as she presses her lips together. Things have been more tense since Halloween. Everyone was constantly looking over their shoulders and now it was even worse after what happened with that house. Furrowing her brows as she starts collecting some of the paper work to organize it for him, thankful that he allows her to come volunteer her time because she’s not sure what she would be doing right now without it. “Yeah, I’ve been trying to keep busy every since.” She was constantly running around, checking in on people and when she wasn’t at work, she was with Nate.

It was probably better for him to stay busy, all things considered. The Shadow was back, the fire in Hove Lake enough to remind everyone that they'd never be safe in this town. It was nice to have Dilara here, especially given that he'd been filling in for his receptionist being out. "I'm the same. It's easier to stay busy, keep your mind occupied and off everything going on," he let out "But it's not that healthy." Jae thinks he'd know that better than anyone, even if he ignored it most of the time.

“Hm?” He looks up at Jae, taking a sip of his beer before he sits up a little straighter. He’s been absentmindedly watching the Titans game, not really putting his focus and attention there, but it was something distracting enough. His interest is clearly piqued. “Oh this is going to be good.” Whenever Jae broaches something in a similar way, he knows it’s going to be interesting in some way. “You know it won’t. What’s up?”

He rolls his eyes at the others initial response, taking another sip of beer and leaning back onto the couch. His attention had only been on the game slightly, mind elsewhere for most of the night. It was best to just be straightforward, the question leaving his lips casually. "How bad is it to think about another girl during sex?" It wasn't as if it was voluntarily happening, nor was it something that he'd ever gone through before. "Not the entire time... maybe just towards the end." He wondered if that made it a bit better. “And the middle too.”

location:  reign park open to: @jaelees​

with the shadow back from what it seemed, it scared mariana. though she wouldn’t admit it out loud. leaning back on the bench, she watched as lola laid on the grass next to her feet.  most of the time, she would sit, but today she wasn’t. eyes wandering around, they stopped when she saw jae walking. “thought you would be working.” she called to him. it was in that moment that her corgi, lola went running over to him. she didn’t mind it at all either.

Working out was something that Jae did pretty often, mostly going to the gym but when the weather was nice, for a run. It was a good stress reliever, especially given that the Shadow seemed to be back. Reducing his speed to a jog, it didn't take long before he noticed Mariana, her corgi that he'd met plenty of times prior coming towards him, prompting him to bend down and give her a pet. "I wanted to get a run in before work," he responded, glancing up at Mariana with Lola still beside him. "How have you been? Staying safe I hope."

Hyunmi: I've been doing a lot of thinking..

Hyunmi: [photo of her new youtube name 'All About Hyunni]

Jae: i think that'd be really nice

The back of his mind would tell him that he wanted more. That being her friend would never be enough for him. But he couldn't be selfish with her, not any more than he'd already been. He was the kind of person who put others before himself, the kind of person that carried everything on his shoulders even when he didn't have to. It didn't matter if he stared at her for moments too long, if she made it easy for him to be happy, if he'd secretly feel his heart beat faster whenever they'd get too close. Jae knew he couldn't do what he'd done to other girls, make false promises with his words and actions that he couldn't keep. The protectiveness he felt towards her would have to extend to himself as well, reminding him of the kind of guy he was, and how he'd do anything to not hurt her. Even if that meant swallowing anything he'd felt.

Open to: @jaelees​ Where: Pet Doctor

“I been havin’ a lot of trouble with my pug lately…” she started off seeming as though she was completely serious. A frown playing on her lips as she placed her bag on the counter, closing her eyes and shaking her head. Once her eyes opened again, she looked the man in his eyes and let out the deepest of sighs. “She been super bloated, always cryin’ and I’m startin’ to think that maybe she got some you know… mental issues or somethin’. But.. how do you determine if your dog got somethin’ wrong in the brain?” Finally, she pulled her cellphone out, pulling up a photo of Heather and placing the phone on the counter. “Look at her, Dr. Lee… she looks God Awful.”

location: bash’s place

“I have a question,” he spoke, breaking the comfortable silence between the two. He glanced at his friend sat across from him on the couch, the Titans game faintly playing in the background. Truthfully, it wasn’t that Bash was just his best friend, he wasn’t really sure if he could ask anyone else this without sounding like a complete asshole. Setting his beer down on the coffee table, he looked at the other again. “But it can’t leave this apartment.”

“It’s only when they misbehave I have to give them a serious look! If I don’t do something I’ll never be able to get through a lesson,” she explains, laughing lightly. However, Gracia definitely one of the more gentle teachers at school, she doesn’t believe in scaring students into behaving. Of course, sometimes she had to be serious, but she liked to establish rapport with her students. “Snake? Oh no… Yeah, I think it’s cute if it stays away from me. Do you have to hold it? It doesn’t bite you, does it?” She scrunches her nose, eyes widening slightly. “I hope so. I think we all need it.” But unfortunately, she didn’t know if anyone would be able to fully move past what happened. “You’re only one of his favorite because you give him those special vet treats.” She scoffs playfully, waving her hand before she smiles. “As long as I’m still his number one, we’re cool. But yes, you should visit. Whenever you want.”

“I scared you right there didn’t I? I use that look on my students,” she jokes. It was a funny look on someone who always had a gentle and soft expression on her face. She smiles at his words, watching him reach for the bag and open it for the food. “Don’t mention it.” Though the words do mean to her. She loved doing things for people. “Yeah? At least you get to see all the fur babies and other cute animals, right?” Should be a bright side despite the business. “I’m alright. It’s been a hectic few days, save for today, obviously, since you know, I’m here around lunch time.” She shakes her head when she realizes she’s explaining the obvious. She reaches for her box of fries. “Anyway, Ollie’s growing up and he misses you.”

    the woman felt utterly embarrassed by her behaviour and people kept bringing it up. it was clear that she’d had some sort of breakdown and that was not funny. however, people had also been intoxicated and probably didn’t see it for what it was - a public spectacle to get some help. turning back around to face the other, claire shrugged. “i made a lot of mistakes, jaehyun. you have to know that.” she could feel tears welling in her eyes and that was the shame setting in. she had cried about it privately but this was only a reminder. “however, you have to know that i’d never try to physically hurt anyone. i wasn’t myself that night but you have to believe me when i say i didn’t touch your sister.” that accusation had ended it for her. it had sent her into a panic and she couldn’t stop crying as she’d struggled with security guards to let her go. claire never wanted to be in that position ever again. “i’m going to…” she shuffled on the spot and averted her eyes. “-see someone about it.”

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“they’re kind of the reason i’m here. we’ve kind of bumped into their music on the internet and the rest is history.” carlisle gestures at himself with a small smile on his face. perhaps this town is really that small that everyone knows each other. he then stares down at his down, listening to jae as he talks about the pair of killers–the shadow and explained their fates. he’s only seen and read the news about it, but hearing it straight from jae felt like something else, something he can’t put his finger on, but he lets him continue. “here’s to hoping it is really over, bruv.” he raised his glass at the other.

“Guess it really is a small town after all. You’ll like ‘em, they’re good people. Talented, too,” Jae replied, shooting a grin in the other’s direction before taking a sip of his drink. Everyone knew everyone in this town, one way or another. Maybe that’s why it was the perfect place for the Shadow to wreck havok, a place like this, where people trusted their neighbors. Having that trust taken away had left most shaken up. Jae hoped his suspicions were wrong though, and that things were over. “Cheers to that.” Clinking his glass against Carlisle’s, he downed the rest of his drink as a salut. 

aaliyah: on the verge of a panic attack ngl

aaliyah: i'll see if i feel well enough to come in on monday

aaliyah: just please stay safe? literally, i need you and all my other friends to stay safe -- i'm so tired of losing people jae

jae: take all the time you need