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𝜗ৎ 𐔌՞ ܸ.ˬ.ܸ՞𐦯 ⋆.˚ .ᐟ after a very long awaited decision as to who to make this mini smau about, i bring you the first part of beautiful stranger ! the next two parts will come out sometime this week ! 𐙚⋆.˚ .ᐟ @xikskrrrs @dazzlingjaeyun @my-root-came-2006 @xionvlog @teacuplps @tiramisumin @lovhyeon @ilovegojosatoru13 @reinmyheart @chae-rries @lilbuzi + lmk if you want to be added ! 𐙚 back to the masterlist 𐙚 please do not copy, adapt or steal any of the content !!!

hold time tightly in my heart and live you who have grown in past years

the sun peeked through your curtains ever so gently, as if nature wanted you to finally wake up. the air conditioning kept the morning cool even in the hottest of days, giving you the perfect excuse to use your boyfriend as the portable heater he was.

you became aware of your surroundings as you stirred awake, kamden’s arms secured around your torso as he held you against him even in his sleep. he was always the most gentle with you, treating you like you were made out of the softest of porcelains and would break with one sudden, rough move.

it was in his nature to take care of you. something rooted so deeply in the foundations of his soul that he could never ignore it, even when he was lost in a dreamland where — to no one’s surprise — he found you as well. that's why he held you close and heated you up even when he complained about you setting the aircon so low, having him freeze his ass off every night just because you couldn’t handle heat.

in the midst of regaining consciousness you could feel the way that kamden’s head rested against your chest, his nose buried on your skin. he had done that ever since the first time you spent the night together, putting the excuse that your natural scent was one he loved. 

your hands found their way around him, cradling his head in a position perfect to give you access to tangle your fingers on the strands of his soft brown hair. you scratched his scalp ever so gently, sleepily attempting to let some of your undying affection for him show. the boy moved subtly, shifting awake and immediately tightening his hold on you. his head tilted just enough to allow him to nuzzle into the crook of your neck, right before his breath tickled your skin as he spoke.

“morning, angel,” his sleepy, hoarse voice sounded straight out of heaven and pulled your very first smile of the day.

“good morning, kammy,” you muttered, not yet opening your eyes as sleep still had its hold on you. “happy anniversary.”

you could feel the ghost of his smile on your skin when he spoke. “happy best four years of my life.”

your heart melted with affection when he moved enough to let his face be in front of yours, greeting your freshly opened eyes with the sight of his sleepy smile.

you returned the gesture before leaning in to kiss the tip of his nose and hold him even closer. a small, deep chuckle rumbled in his chest at the action right before he mirrored it.

“i have so many gifts for you,” you said excitedly as you looked at his beautiful face.

“do you?” he asked, his mood not yet matching your enthusiasm as he slowly blinked away the sleep from his brown eyes.

“hmh, i’ve been waiting to give them to you,” you nodded happily, your hands still running through the strands of his hair.

“i have gifts for you too, baby,” he smiled, his chest swelling with affection. you had always loved giving and receiving gifts, it being clearly your favorite part of any type of celebration.

it wasn't the materialistic tendencies that appealed to you, but the way in which kamden’s eyes lit up every time he opened one of the things you had so thoughtfully gotten him and wrapped. and well, also the way your boyfriend always knew exactly what to get you.

“i can almost feel you vibrating with how much you want to go get them right now,” he smiled, your emotions always so evidently on display for him.

“we can come back to bed later?” you asked, a bright smile on your own face.

“just five more minutes?” he asked in exchange. he wanted to spend the rest of his life just tangled up with you under the sheets, feeling the way your bodies fit together perfectly like two puzzle pieces.

“okay, i can wait,” you mumbled before leaning in to kiss him gently.

“good,” he mumbled over your lips before holding you closer and attaching his face to your neck again, leaving soft kisses on the skin there.

your fourth anniversary with kamden was spent at home, so tangled up in each other and your love that nothing could ever tint the memory of it.

today, thickened into my flower thanks to you kamden was on his last straw. 

his day had been probably part of the top ten worst days of his life, and it was just getting worse by the second. 

from waking up away from you because he had to stay and make sure a very drunk mackiah didn’t choke to death with his own vomit after his dramatic break up on a sunday night, to getting caught on the first rain of the year while he walked to work to deal with the most annoying customers he had ever met, to having to go back to an empty house because you worked overtime that day.

he was wondering what the fuck he had ever done to deserve that type of karma when he opened the door of your shared apartment with a heavy sigh, dropping his keys on the table by the door as he kicked of his shoes. however, the smell of food filled his nostrils and the sound of soft music in the background caught his attention instead.

“yn?” he called out, standing up right and slowly walking towards the kitchen, where he caught you dancing around the kitchen as you cooked. 

your attention moved towards him, a smile making its way into your face the moment your eyes found his.

“hey baby,” you spoke happily, walking towards him and pecking his lips softly. “i tried to reach you on your phone, everything okay?” kamden let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head. “my phone died because mackiah didn’t have a charger.”

you nodded in understanding, placing the spoon on the counter and shrugging off your apron before wrapping your arms around his middle. “off day?”

he sighed again and hugged you back, relishing on the feeling of finally being in your arms after the long day he had. “the worst.”

instead of prying what had happened out of him, you held him a little tighter in your arms. “i’m sorry to hear that, my love.”

“it’s okay, i’m better now,” he assured, burying his nose in your hair and inhaling. the coconut scent of your shampoo immediately calming his body down.

it didn’t take long until you both sat on the dinner table, a plate of his favorite soup in front of each of you as he ranted annoyedly. “and he was so sad, like actually sobbing his heart out while he was throwing back shots that seungmo kept giving him even when i told him to stop. so obviously, i was the one that had to stay to make sure he didn’t fucking choke and i was caught on the rain when i went to work, the girl that asked for private classes kept trying to flirt with me even when i told her i have a girlfriend and then she actually cried when i politely asked her to back off.”

you looked at him with soft eyes, wishing you could just erase the horrible day your boyfriend had had of existence and replace it with nothing but happy memories.

“i’m sorry, that sounds like an awful day,” you said, reaching to hold his hand over the table. “may i interest you in an adam sandler movie and cuddles for the rest of the night?”

as you spoke, his chest swelled with affection, because even when his days were awful, you were there to make his nights better.

my love is a flower in your hands our time

“na kamden i swear to god,” you exclaimed loudly, amusement evident in your voice as you held up a spoon in his direction menacingly.

“what are you going to do, smack me?” he asked, looking at you daringly as he approached you, a fistfull of flour in his hand.

“i will, and you know that,” you laughed, swatting the spoon around as you backed up further into the kitchen.

just then, your back hit the fridge and your menace of a boyfriend saw the perfect chance to sprinkle the flower right on top of your head. you let out a shriek at his actions, closing your eyes to avoid getting flour in them as you hit his arm repeatedly until you got him to back away.

“you bitch!” you cried out, not being able to contain the smile on your face as you shook the flour off of your hair.

“come on, i know you have to wash your hair tonight anyways,” he laughed, finding the sight of you covered in flour all too amusing.

“you’re so annoying,” you laughed, moving to grab a fistful of flour and charging at him, following around the small kitchen until you had the chance to catch up to him and throw the powder in his hair. “payback.”

“you little menace,” kamden let out a groan and wrapped his arms around your waist, tickling you without any possibility of escape as you screamed out in laughter.

he didn’t let go until  tears of laughter ran down your flour stained cheeks and you had told him you would give him all the kisses he wanted, now letting you rest in his arms as you tried to get your breathing back to normal.

your arms wrapped around his torso as you rested your face on his chest, calming your heartbeat while you enjoyed the feeling of his strong arms holding you. soft music filled the background, slowly coaxing your boyfriend to begin swaying your standing figures side to side ever so gently.

that was one of the many things you adored about him; he always danced, no matter the situation. he danced for his job; he danced during parties; he did an adorable little shoulder dance every time he ate something he particularly liked; and he danced with you in a kitchen full of flour, with your hair painted white and the powder getting in his nostrils every time he breathed in your scent.

nothing ever got kamden to stop dancing, just as nothing ever got him to stop loving you.

“i’m not cleaning this up, you know,” you interrupted the silence, a teasing smile on your face as you looked up. your arms had moved to wrap around his shoulders as his rested on your hips, gently guiding you through a lazy sway.

“i know, you're too lazy to even think about it,” he snorted, making you swat his shoulder softly.

“i’m not lazy,” you complained, earning a questioning look full of disbelief from him.

“you are, let’s not deny that,” he muttered, a smile on his face. “I still love you, though, and that’s why i’m going to clean this mess.” you couldn't help but let the adoring smile adorn your face at his words, one of your hands carding through his hair. “just give me a minute until this song is over.” you nodded and marvelled at the sight of his breathtaking smile as he leaned in to kiss you, sealing an already beautiful moment as the most perfect one of all.

i'll give you something unforgettable my feelings forever

kamden’s heart felt like it was about to fall out of his ass.

in his entire almost 24 years of life he had never been so nauseatingly excited and nervous at the same time, and he wasn’t quite sure that he liked it. still, he pushed through. everything was worth it if it meant seeing you smile.

“can’t you just give me a hint?” you asked as you watched him through the reflection of the mirror you were currently sitting in front of. kamden sat on your shared bed, waiting until you were done getting ready as he watched you with a lovesick expression.

“i already told you no, angel,” he chuckled softly, heart melting when a pout settled on your lips.

“you can’t just buy me a dress and tell me we’re going to a surprise destination and not expect me to want to know where we’re going,” you complained, settling the hairbrush down and turning to look at him. “yes i can, you ready?” he asked, standing up to walk up to you and kiss your forehead.

“i hate you,” you glared playfully, standing up so you could finally go wherever it was that he wanted to take you.

“i love you too,” he smiled, stealing a quick kiss on your lips.

...୨♡୧...

“okay, we’re here,” you heard kamden’s voice say as the car came to a stop, so you sat and waited for him to help you out. being blindfolded was not your ideal idea for a date, but you couldn’t really complain. kamden always went above and beyond to make you the happiest you could be, so if you had to be blindfolded in a car for forty minutes to make him happy, you would in a heartbeat. 

your boyfriend guided you out of the car, making you walk a few steps until you felt grass tickle the exposed skin of your legs, “ready?”

you could feel his breath on your skin as he stood behind you, waiting until you nodded to take the blindfold off gently. you blinked a couple times as your eyes attempted to get used to the light before you could focus on the breathtaking view in front of you.

“holy shit,” you said breathlessly. kamden’s arms wrapped around your torso from behind and his chin settled on your shoulder.

“you like it?” he asked, leaving a small kiss on the skin of your shoulder.

“i love it,” you spoke, not being able to take your eyes away from the view. a field of flowers, of lilies that extended so far out that you couldn’t meet the end. “how did you find this place?”

kamden couldn't help the smile that pulled at his lips, the warmth in his chest that bloomed just like a flower from the beautiful sight of your smiling face. “just did some research, not very hard.”

you turned around in his arms, wrapping your arms around his shoulders and bringing him closer to yourself. “it's beautiful, kammy.”

he smiled even brighter as he leaned into you, nuzzling your nose ever so gently before capturing your lips in a soft, tender kiss that screamed promises of undying affection.

“you’re beautiful,” he whispered against your lips once he parted away, stealing one last peck before moving away. “now come on, i have one more surprise.”

you did nothing but follow him as he pulled you into the field, a basket in one hand and you in the other. you walked until you were in the middle of the field where he laid a blanket, pulling you with him so you stood away from crushing them.

“i’m going to have to put a lot of effort into the next date,” you joked, amused as you watched your boyfriend take food out of the basket and lay it on the side of the blanket. “you better,” he joked, finishing his work before he pulled your hand enough to have you sit flush against him and kiss your temple.

hours passed between thunderous laughs, stories, and kisses with sweet nothings whispered in between. the sun began to set and kamden grew nervous again, so much that you had to stop your story to give him a questioning look.

“is something wrong? you look nervous,” you asked, head tilted in worry and curiosity.

the boy felt his heart swell at the look on your face, so he reached to caress the skin of your cheek affectionately. “nothing is wrong,” he assured, “i just have something to ask you.” “okay? you know you can ask me anything,” you smiled, moving to hold his hand and give it a reassuring squeeze.

“i know,” he nodded, bringing your hand up to kiss your knuckles, “listen, uhm… i have to say something before i ask.” you nodded, urging him to continue. “ever since i met you for the first time i’ve known that my heart will always belong to you… i have never loved anyone as much as i love you, and i know i never will, because you’re it, yn, you're my one.”

your heart beat harsh on your chest at his beautiful words, realization slowly beginning to set in as he continued.

“and i really wouldn't have it any other way. you make me feel like the luckiest man in the world; like nothing in my life could ever compare to the comfort you give me even in my worst days; to the love i feel every time you look at me.” he spoke, his hand reaching for something behind him as his eyes stayed on yours. “i love you, yn, and i want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

your eyes stung with tears as he pulled out a tiny box, opening it to reveal a beautiful ring. 

“will you give me the honor of being your husband?”

and just then, everything was perfect. the field full of your favorite flowers, a basket full of your favorite snacks and the love of your life sitting in front of you, a ring in his hand as he looked at you with nothing but sheer adoration. he didn’t need to kneel down for you. he needed to be close, to be at eye level with you and show you that it was where he belonged; by your side, sharing his love.

“of course, yes,” you nodded after a beat of silence, tears in your eyes as you let him put the ring on your finger and pull you into his arms.

your bodies fell into the blanket, tangled in each other as you both tried your best to stop the tears that were flooding your cheeks with no stop. still, with your makeup ruined and you eyes puffy, the moment was perfect.

the times I miss silently while looking at me in a pure white form

a random day in 2018

“so, you nervous?” kade asked his brother from his place next to him in the makeshift hall they had made in their classroom.

“i’m about to throw up,” kamden nodded, positively feeling like his lunch was going to abandon him at any point during the next few minutes.

“it’s okay, just pretend you haven't been gut wrenchingly in love with her for the past three years and that this is actually just a school project.” kade smiled, finding way too much amusement in his brother’s pale face as he clapped his shoulder in a supposedly comforting manner.

“oh wow, thanks,” kamden rolled his eyes, just in time to be interrupted by one of his classmates, his friend beomgyu, taking his place in front of him, sporting his ridiculous priest outfit as he introduced the whole bit.

“we have about thirty minutes left of class so if na kamden could please stand up,”

the boy did just that, taking his place in front of his class and offering his teacher a small bow. just then, the music started playing and your pretend bridesmaids flowed through the room with his best friends, taking place at their respective sides so the main attraction could shine.

kamden’s heart was stuck in his throat the moment you walked into the classroom, your puffy white dress and the veil — courtesy of the theater department — making you look even more radiant than usual. your eyes bored directly into his all the way until you were escorted right in front of him, smiling from ear to ear.

“dear classmates and teachers, we gather here today to complete our assignment and thank you for being here for this very official, very real wedding.” he began, making giggles to erupt in the class. “just kidding. but seriously, today we’re here to celebrate two awesome people, na kamden and ln yn, who’ve decided to fake-marry each other for this assignment. now who would’ve thought it’d be them.”

kamden couldn't help but roll his eyes in amusement, because well, he was used to his friends making fun of his stupidly long big fat crush.

“you may proceed to your fake vows,”

you nodded softly at him, signaling him to start. he took a deep breath, felt the reassuring squeeze of your hand and finally began talking. “yn, i promise to be your fake life partner through imaginary highs and hypothetical lows. i’ll stand by your side in this very official pretend marriage, even if you steal my fries or hog the netflix account.” he began, his shoulders tense as he looked into your eyes. “i vow to always be your teammate, your go-to person for group projects, and the person you can count on for backup when things get awkward or boring — like math class or family dinners.” he relaxed slowly as he watched your smile, soothed simply by your presence. “you’re one of the easiest people to be around. you get my weird jokes, you always know what to say, and honestly, if I had to be fake-married to anyone, i’m glad it’s you.”

his speech came to an end with a shaky breath as he watched your eyes crinkle in a smile, a beat of silence between you as he slipped a red ring pop on your finger before you spoke.

“kammy, i vow to be your loyal fake partner, to share imaginary groceries, make fake inside jokes, and survive the chaos of this assignment without totally losing it.” you began, and he could see how nervous you were. “i’ll be the one who remembers your coffee order — even in our pretend future — and who always saves you a seat, no matter how crowded the cafeteria gets. you’re just… easy to talk to. easy to joke with. easy to pretend a life with. and I guess that says something, even if we’re not saying it out loud.” kamden really felt like his heart was going to explode just then and there at the way you were looking at him. “so yeah — thanks for being the best fake spouse i never knew i needed. this might be for class, but it’s been kinda fun pretending with you.”

for a moment, the entire class had disappeared. it was just you and him standing in front of each other, hands intertwined and sporting candy as you did your best not to fuck up the whole assignment you had worked so hard in.

until beomgyu spoke, of course. 

“i’m beginning to feel like we’re intruding, so i’ll just ask. do you, kamden, accept yn to be your unlawfully wedded wife for the rest of the 15 minutes of class?”

“i do.”

“great, now, yn, do you take kamden to be your unlawfully wedded husband for the rest of the 15 minutes of class?”

“i do.”

“beautiful. now with the power invested in me by the printer by the coffee shop as fake-priest or whatever, i now pronounce you... fake married. you may now awkwardly hug, high-five, or do whatever school-appropriate thing you planned. congrats, you two!"

kamden laughed softly, raising his hand to you and waiting for your very synchronized and planned high five. the moment your hands collided, you moved to intertwine your fingers so you could rush out of the room like you would in an actual wedding.

there, watching the world move in slow motion as you ran and laughed, kamden knew he would be damned if he didn't make that whole thing real one day.

we, as we were back then are still in the same place

back to the present

“so, you nervous?” kade asked his brother from his place next to him in the very real wedding hall.

“i’m about to throw up,” kamden nodded, rejoicing in the deja vu of the whole conversation. much like in that distant memory, he felt like having lunch was a terrible idea, but he couldn’t let that ruin the day he had been waiting for for so long.

“at least you don’t have to pretend you aren’t in love with her this time,” kade laughed, amused at his brother’s nervousness and yet immensely fond at the whole situation.

“at least,” kamden chuckled, fiddling with the hem of his sleeve as he watched your bridesmaids walk in, his best friends along with them. the sight made his heart swell, only being torn down by how brian leaned in to whisper something in your friend’s ear and caused her to giggle.

he couldn’t just wait a little longer to secure a hook up for the night.

his annoyance dissipated immediately after; when you walked into the room by your father’s arm. the memory of how you looked all those years ago was nothing compared to the real thing. your dress looked far too magical on you, you shined in that way that he knew only you ever could. still, the smile you wore was the same he had fallen in love with years before.

the minister — a newly online ordained beomgyu who couldn’t stop fucking smiling — began his introduction, but kamden couldn’t hear what he was saying. nothing existed outside of you when you got to his side, your hands going to his while your tear soaked eyes connected.

his attention was brought back when you squeezed his hand, making him notice that it was time for his vows. just like you did then, you calmed his nerves with a soft smile of encouragement. 

“it still makes me laugh that the first time i stood in front of you and said vows, we were seventeen and pretending. back then, i said i’d be your fake partner, your teammate. what I didn’t know was how real those things would become, even if i wished for them every night. so today, for real this time, i vow to be your home. to be the one who listens when you need quiet, and the one who cheers for you when you forget how amazing you are. i promise to love you with patience, with purpose, and with a kind of joy that keeps growing. i’ll stand beside you in the ordinary days, the chaotic ones, and the ones we’ll remember for the rest of our lives.” he couldn’t help the way in which his voice trembled as he cried, sniffling softly before continuing. “you’ve been my best friend and now, you’re my forever. and I can’t wait to keep choosing you — again and again, for all our days. i love you.”

he slipped the ring on your finger, hands trembling like he was seventeen again. when he looked up, his world shattered at the sight of your pretty face stained with tears and overwhelming love.

“kammy, when we were seventeen, i stood up in front of the same idiot in a suit and fake-promised to remember your coffee order, save you a seat, and be your pretend partner for a class project. but even then, I think part of me knew that if anything ever became real, i’d want it to be with you.” your voice was shaky through your tears, and he wanted nothing but to hug you. “so today, i vow to be your real partner. to love you when it’s easy and when it’s not. to build a life with you that’s full of laughter, late-night takeout, lilies, and quiet moments that feel like home. i promise to believe in you when you forget how strong you are, and to keep learning you even when i think i already know every part… we may have started as a joke, but there’s nothing funny about how deeply i love you now. you’re the best decision i never meant to make — and the only one i’ll keep making for the rest of my life.”

at that point, he was trying to contain the sob that fought to escape his lips when you slipped his ring on, intertwining your hands again. 

“now, do you, na kamden, take yn to be your lawfully wedded wife for the rest of your days?" his friend asked, smiling.

"I do."

“of course you do…  do you, ln yn, take kamden to be your lawfully wedded husband for the rest of your days?"

“i do.”

“well then, with the power invested in me by the internet and the printer at your house, i declare you man and wife. you may kiss the bride.”

your husband didn’t have to be told twice before he slammed his lips against yours, kissing you to seal the promise he had made himself all those years ago. he whispered a million i love you’s against your lips as your guests cheered, all before sweeping you off your feet, stealing one last kiss and leaving the venue and everyone behind.

in years of knowing you, kamden had grown to love you as much as a person could be loved. he had gotten to know you better than anyone and to appreciate you more than he ever thought he could. he knew he was young and time changed things, but if he had already loved you for nearly a decade, what was the rest of your life?

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