* / WILL BE LOVED

      he was really glad that she had decided to take his card and get something. it wasn’t necessarily daeseong showing off -- for the sport he was in, he was extremely humble and always liked to give back to those around him. most of the money he actually earned would go straight back into the boxing gym he ran, so who could blame him for wanting to spoil his girl a little, especially after he had just bought a few pairs of sneakers for himself. dae’s usual bright smile returned as he watched her approach him once again, pushing himself away from the wall and extending the hand that was already carrying his bags, for hers also. “damn.. you don’t want to model more for me?” the man teased, a small pout resting on his lips before his head shook. if she didn’t want to go to more stores, he wasn’t going to force her. “we can do whatever you like, i’m not bothered.” he leaned down to press his lips against her head, beginning the small walk back to his car. just being around the woman was enough to lift his spirits and always had, jinae had been the constant in his life for as long as he could remember and the only girl who really made him truly happy. even in the years they weren’t together, the thought of her alone made him smile. and that pushed and pushed him more than he’d ever admit when he had tough times with his career. “you wanna order on the way back? that way it’ll come quicker and we can eat and then relax a little?”

      “but... i wouldn’t fit into your clothes.” he pouted playfully, his smile breaking through a second later. “ -- it applies to me too.” it always had and it always would. he was pretty sure that fourteen year old him did leave a hoodie with her whenever he left to move to daegu and he was almost certain that it would still fit the woman. she had stolen a lot of new stuff too though. her words do bring on another pout, his head dropping to stare at his hands to again, keep him from fidgeting. he absolutely loves spoiling her. loves buying her whatever she’ll allow him to and loves seeing her wear whatever he gets her, but he isn’t about to force her to agree with him. she doesn’t want it, he can deal with that. “it’s all good, baby.” his voice drops ever so slightly upon hearing people walk past, slowly standing up. he shouldn’t even be near the women’s changing rooms, he knows that pretty well, but he did just want to see her try on a few things and feel good about herself. mission: unsuccessful. at least it was in dae’s books. “you don’t want them, i get it.” he moves closer to her to press a quick kiss to her lips, his head snapping back towards the entrance before he slowly began backing away. “just leave the dresses there and then let’s get out of here and get something, i’m cool with that.” and he was. truly. “i’ll just be waiting outside so somebody doesn’t absolutely kill me for being in here.” dae blows another mocking kiss her way before exiting the changing rooms all together, swinging his own bags by his side as he rested against the wall to wait for her.

     “it hasn’t been that... long.” his eyes narrowed playfully, gaze locking onto the wall as he thought. had it really been long? he doubted it had been months, but most likely a pretty long time. “i’m absolutely whipped, aren’t i?” daeseong broke into a laugh, his hands moving to rub at his face. he just always enjoyed sangwoo’s company, they were good friends and someone dae knew he could trust and absolutely lean on whenever he needed to. of course he was one of his first thoughts on who to call when he knew he needed a little time for him and his boys. “you know i don’t drink all the time though. if i say that.. just give me a glass of water, yeah?” he grinned, reaching forward for the controller he had moments before. it was definitely something to keep in mind; daeseong never liked the thought of bothering somebody, but if they were offering? he’d surely take him up on that. “if you put your mind to it? i bet you could. you just need to settle down with someone i think. get yourself tied down.” he winked. “it’ll keep you out of trouble.”

      “i’m having a good time, i’m next to you.” dae had never been a big drinker anyway. when he was younger, he was used to constant drug tests and he knew those were going to start back up again. of course he was allowed to drink, but he’d just rather to stay away from it completely. maybe for a special occasion, but not really a beverage for him to consume every weekend. bella could do that for him instead and make both of them proud. “fine. at least you can actually decide where you want to eat. i feel like every other woman in my life struggles with that decision.” his eyes rolled, though they did catch sight of her face and he knew that she was feeling every drink she had. he let her move to the exit first, though before she could even get the door, he slipped past her, holding it open with a smile. “i didn’t do much.” he shrugged, waiting until she passed through before he did the same. though being the loving and protective friend he was, he held his arm out for the other, clearly wanting to be there for her if she stumbled. “i just worked out earlier and then had my classes with the kids at the gym.. that’s it. i assume your day has been far better than mine though?”

      “you honestly look unbelievable.” daeseong grinned, straightening his legs out on the stool he was sitting on. it was far too small for him, but he was going to power through it. he was the one who had practically convinced her to go on and try a few outfits whilst they had time to kill anyway. all he wanted to get at the mall had been a few pairs of sneakers and naturally, he had to nudge his girlfriend into the nearest store that he had heard her speak about before. “go try that other dress on and then we can pick up food and go home.” his eyes widened ever so slightly, fidgeting with his fingers to keep his mind off the little slip-up. that was a telltale sign of how nervous he had suddenly became though, and jinae would pick up on that if she spotted it. sometimes she knew him too well and he wasn’t too fond of it. “--go back to one of our places.. is what i mean.” dae licked his lips, already pulling out his phone. “now go change so i can get a few pictures of you and convince you that you look so good in everything you wear!!” and hopefully convince her to let him buy it for her, but he knew he’d have to fight with her for that to happen. “you also get to choose what we get to eat if that convinces you more.”   @hijinae

     “dude, i so appreciate you coming over.” daeseong mumbled as he closed his apartment door behind sangwoo, pointing down to the slippers that were resting just beside his door. “-- the pink ones would definitely suit you.” he added quickly, his smirk growing as he moved through his apartment and immediately threw himself down on the couch just where he had been resting moments before, playstation controller tossed to the side, pizza on the table and cans of juice to wash it all down. “i love jinae with my heart and everything, but i just need a lil bro time.” trust him to get all bro-ish and american on his friend. “don’t tell her that either.. tell her the love part, not the bro part.” he’s rambling. he knows that. he just can’t help himself when he’s comfortable and around someone he actually likes. sangwoo is definitely high on his list in terms of friends. “how’re things with you though? staying out of trouble i hope?” dae questions, reaching forward to hand a tin of juice towards the other man.   @svngwoo

       “look who it is!!” daeseong playfully called out as he spotted areum, his arm slipping around her shoulder. they had only met a handful of times through various friends, but the few times he had spoken to her, he enjoyed himself. he liked to think he was a good judge of character, so the fact he wasn’t getting any red flags from the younger woman was a sure telltale sign that she was decent. she was good. dae wished he could be the type of person that could see someone, wave at them and go on with their day -- or even completely ignore them and pretend they weren’t seen at all. he just couldn’t. he knew that alone would rest on his conscience and that was something he certainly wouldn’t be able to deal with. “how’re you? how’re things?” it all came out like word vomit, but it was because he was genuinely happy to see her. “you look as pretty as usually too!!”   @arxum

      i really want to start dae's interactions so if anyone wants a starter pls feel free to message me so we can get plotting n then i can get to writing !!

DAESEONG: i don’t want nothing but you happy :))) DAESEONG: oh shit, you’re right .. DAESEONG: your ex boyfriend is asking then ** DAESEONG: you’d know very well if i was being a tease .. so i can assure you right now, that’s not what i’m doing !!

DAESEONG: practically counting up the days.. is that creepy?? idk.. and i don’t care either DAESEONG: no, i said what i said DAESEONG: you’re literally the best girl in the entire world, kang jinae. so smart, so sweet and so beautiful. and you love me. ME. of all people !!! DAESEONG: well, your boyfriend is asking. and what we’re gonna do?? guess you’ll have to wait and see