oceans away

It was so strange meeting someone you’d met online in person for the first time. Truthfully Kei wouldn’t have been surprised if he’d been catfished this entire time seeing how common that happened to be nowadays, but he was glad to see Jungshin was who he said he was. The blonde followed his friend to the back, quite anxious to be talking to the other face to face for the first time. “I’m good, and don’t worry about it I know what you’re going through. I’ve been surviving off caffeine for the past week trying to get in as much study time as possible.” Besides it’s not like Kei hadn’t accidentally left him on read once or twice before. “Uh…tired mostly if I’m being honest.” he chuckled. He wished he had something better to say but his life hadn’t been to exciting these days. In fact he’d been kinda down the past couple weeks but at least before Jungshin didn’t have to know about. “But good nonetheless. What about you?”

Jungshin had been worried that maybe Kei would find him rude for not getting back to him in a while. He found himself rude and he didn’t know why Kei didn’t. His friend was officially the most patient person in the world and Jungshin was incredibly thankful for that. The vet student was a little worried that Kei might not be getting enough rest from all the caffeine he was drinking, but it’s not like he could judge him either considering he was suffering just as much for academics. And then he remembered something that Kei might like doing as well. “Hey, so are you busy later?”, he asked as he eyed how many minutes he had left for his break. “I clock out in two hours and I was wondering if you wanted to come to the beach with me? Remember my dog Jensen? The fat golden retriever puppy? He likes taking walks at the beach and I remembered you liking animals so I wanted to formally introduce you two to each other.” There was an amused—and hopeful—smile on his face, the want to spend more time with his friend evident in his eyes.

Sungjae: Okay okay im walking out the door now

Sungjae: I WASNT IGNORING YOU!!!

Sungjae: Leave me alone okay if I see something great let me just suffer and admire it in peace ;-;

Jungshin: On second thought, do you still want that pizza? I was thinking of going to Domino's and getting some fire-grilled steak pizza or just some classic pepperoni

Jungshin: It's on me because I still have to claim my free garlic and herb wings

Jungshin: Come here still for the free pastry tho

Jungshin: >:(

Jungshin: I was talking to you about some nice movie I saw and then ??? I noticed that you were flat out ignoring me for ASS

“Time to study that I just interrupted. Sorry about that.” He lowered his head a little now feeling like a nuisance even if it was the other’s job to be there. Once presented with his drink Kei finally had the courage to look back up. “Thanks.” He said reaching for it. He was preparing to run out of there when the man asked him a question. The blonde took a good look at the other before it finally clicked. “Jungshin?” All the time he wasted staring at the floor almost made him miss meeting his friend. “It’s me, Kei.” He smiled brightly, a bright red hue covering his cheeks in embarrassment from not recognizing the other male sooner.

He knew the other looked familiar. It was someone he met online—which, he knew, sounded scarier than it did—but Kei was nice enough online and it was obvious he was nice enough offline as well. “Yeah, hey! How are you? Oh wait—“, he went to the back and informed the manager that he was taking his break, before taking off his apron and preparing himself a mug of coffee and led Kei to an empty table by the back. “How are you? I was supposed to get back to you a week ago but midterms...” He looked down, embarrassed at the excuse that he had. “Sorry but uh...yeah, how are you?”

Han Jungshin Moodboard: 001/? - Settled

“The day is always long. It’s just how you spend it.” He shrugged. “But yeah, I’ve got too much shit to do and not enough day. Don’t ever run a business and go for your masters. You will regret it and then you die. That’s it. There’s no in between.” He took the drinks from him and grabbed the sugar and poured way too much into the coffee after he quickly drank the double shot of espresso. “You think when I crash this will all be worth it?” He joked, laughing.

Another struggling grad student, he thought. Jungshin knew how bad it gets, considering he was struggling in vet school himself. So for this person to take his Masters and run a business...well it’s just hard. “Sounds harsh. Take it easy some time.” The concerned look on his face was back and Jungshin didn’t know if he should take back the drinks. But before he could, he’d already knocked back the espresso and the coffee already had way too much sugar. “I’m pretty sure you’re not supposed to be crashing. You sure you’re going to be okay?”

Sungjae: IT REALLY WAS AN ACCIDENT WHY WONT YOU BELIEVE ME

Sungjae: ....do I get free food if I say I didn't accidentally stumble upon the sites?

Sungjae: :')????

Jungshin: just come to the cafe if you're so hungry sungjae

Jungshin: i was planning on going to the beach later but you might ignore me again because someone with great ass passed by

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✧       Blinking at the situation she found herself in, her fox tail lashed around in displeasure. It splashed droplets of water every time she swings it from one side to another. How she got into this soggy situation was a mystery. She felt her fox ears flatten against the top of her head while a frown was marred on her lips. As she turned every which way to find out who it was that splashed her with water, she crossed her arms over her chest while muttering in displeasure.  Whether it was by accident or on purpose, Yereum found herself feeling cold and her clothes stuck to her. A sneeze escaped from her as she sniffled and rubbed her nose. ‘At times like this, I wish I had a friend around to help…’ She mused.

He wasn’t sure if he should laugh or feel bad. Or maybe he should feel both. But the girl was currently soaking wet, and it was because of him. He had been practicing with his water balls, trying to keep them afloat for a longer period of time and then trying to change their shape while they were floating, but he faltered and his water balls had fallen to the ground.

Except one of them fell on hers.

But just as he was about to apologise, he found himself chuckling at the state she was in. Jesus, he’s an asshole. So he approached her, his jacket off of him, and said, “I’m sorry. Here, have my jacket. Do you want something warm to drink?”

Minho was headed to Cerberus and he really needed something with way too much caffeine. He’d just gotten out of classes and still had a few clients lined up. He wouldn’t be seeing his bed anytime soon. Stepping into the cafe, Minho grunted in response to the question and let his eyes skim over the menu. “Can I just get a double shot of espresso and a large coffee?” He may be overdoing it but he also had to study after work as well. He was really starting to question his decision to go to graduate school.

The order sounded dangerous to his ears. Nobody ordered large coffee and double shot alone and considering the person in front of him looked as if he didn’t have anyone with him. He’d assume he’s taking this for someone else but...it didn’t seem likely. Ringing up the order, he smiled at the other, “that’ll be 11,000 Won.” He gets the drinks ready right after like clockwork, as he memorised a cat’s anatomy inside his head. “Long day?”, he asked then, starting small talk with the other, before making a split decision of adding in a warm butter croissant to his tray. “The pastry’s on the house. You look like you need it.”

Sungjae: NO YOU DONT UNDERSTAND

Sungjae: I was just playing bloons tower defense and I accidentally clicked on those sexual ads that pop up

Sungjae: and it brought me there ;A;

Sungjae: Is it your shift now :( if its not im setting up my own cam boy site

Jungshin: "accidentally clicked on those sexual ads"

Jungshin: "it brought me there"

Jungshin: I'm legitimately concerned by all these accidents you keep committing

“Hi.” Kei returned the smile. It always was nice to be greeted by someone who didn’t look like they were dying inside while working. “I’ll have a uh…” The blonde paused, taking a quick look up at the menu for a second. “A mocha iced latte please.” As he reached into his pocket to take out his card he couldn’t help but notice how quiet it was in there. The only sounds that could really be heard were the sounds of the expresso machine at work and light music playing over the sound system. “Slow day huh?” He figured it couldn’t hurt to make small talk while waiting. 

There was something oddly familiar about the customer in front of him. He just couldn’t pinpoint who or from where. He gave him another smile, hiding his curiosity behind it as he rung up the drink and started making it then, chuckling at the other’s observation about the café. With his back turned, his hands working on muscle memory as he made the drink, he said, “A rare slow day which I’m definitely thankful for. Gives me time to study.” Capping off the drink, he goes back to the counter and with a smile, he presented the cold drink. “One mocha iced latte.” Unable to help himself, he asked, “If you don’t mind the cliche, but have we met somewhere before?”

Sungjae: I hope this doesn't sound too weird but

Sungjae: Somehow I stumbled on a cam site, it was a pop up I PROMISE

Sungjae: And do you think if I set one up and just used my singing to arouse people

Sungjae: Could that work and make money off that??

Sungjae: Should I do that or just make a kickstarter for pizza money instead?

Sungjae: I'm very hungry ok ;-;

Jungshin: "stumbled on a cam site" I see

Jungshin: Sungjae, don't do it. DON'T DO IT.

Jungshin: I know it's easy money but man...

Hi guys! Iya here (20+, GMT+8, she/her) and I’m so excited for this RP! So here is my kid Han Jungshin, and he’s a descendant of the river god Habaek from Korean mythology (aka the god Nam Joo Hyuk also played recently wow I’m so unoriginal tbh). Anyway, more facts about this bab under the cut!