Scarlett and her Fanfic

— YEON SIEUN

You must have been begging this man like crazy to get him to do this,

I mean standing in a crowd? With people screaming all around?? No escape whatsoever??? that's basically hell to him,

Thankfully the guy really loves you—and maybe also the band though he won't admit it,

He's not a huge music fan usually, but you've been playing on repeat for so long the same damn music from the same damn band—he knows all of them by heart now,

Sometimes even, when he misses you, he'd put on his earphones as usual and play their music low enough so Suho wouldn't notice—just because it makes him think of you.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ Genuinely his worst nightmare,

ᰔ Believes they are pointless and stupid, claims he doesn't need to kiss you in front of everyone to prove he loves you—or that he doesn't have anything to prove at all,

ᰔ Won't do it until either you beg him really hard or the kiss cam keeps coming back to the both of you at least three times—then he's kissing you just to get it over with,

ᰔ Of course he loves you, but the concept of being peer pressured into kissing you feels really wrong to him.

— AHN SUHO

Absolutely loves the idea—but you'd have to pray he doesn't overwork himself beforehand,

He doesn't have much time to spend listening to music—but with you being such a fan, he's heard all the band's songs at least once,

Even if he doesn't like it that much, he'd still go with you because what matters most to him is spending quality time with you, especially since he's always so busy with his part-time jobs,

Probably acts like the biggest fan, jumping around and screaming the lyrics with you except he does not, in fact, know the lyrics,

You end up spending the whole concert crying laughing at his unintelligible screaming while people around you two are both judging and suffering—but Suho only couldn't care less because he only has eyes for you.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ A smirk so smug you think of avoiding his kiss,

ᰔ Obviously you don't,

ᰔ Absolutely shameless too, it's almost like he takes it as a personal challenge and now he's devouring your lips for everyone to see,

ᰔ When he finally pulls apart the kiss cam has long moved on but his eyes stay on yours, genuine affection shining in them as he grins at you—loving the sight of your swollen lips.

— OH BEOMSEOK

Concerts aren't his thing—he never went to any but the idea in itself isn't something he's particularly excited about,

I mean due to the treatments he received all his life, you can't be too surprised when he feels uncomfortable in crowds or flinches at loud sounds—and that's all concerts are about,

But of course for you what wouldn't he do,

You told him about the band, but never enough to make him actually insecure, so he felt pretty happy to go with you—quality time with just the two of you means heaven to him,

Does not scream nor dance but will nod his head to the beat, smiling at you and laughing when you scream and jump in excitement, holding your hand as he makes sure not to lose his earplugs—something you offered him not because he doesn't like the music, but just to keep the sound low enough so it doesn't cause any panic to your lovely boyfriend.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ Flustered at first, had never even thought he'd be on a kiss cam one day,

ᰔ I feel like he'd get so red and hyper aware of his looks because what do you mean thousands of people are watching him live,

ᰔ Forgets the whole point of the thing only for you to gently grab his chin and pull him in a soft kiss,

ᰔ His whole world shrinks to you as he finally relaxes, barely noticing the people around cheering.

— PARK HUMIN

Is SO excited for it, probably loves the band more than you,

Screams the whole time, sings and even carries you on his shoulder at one point—though he quickly puts you down when everyone behind got annoyed,

Never loses energy, dances the whole night and somehow manages to still scream even after two hours,

Confidently calls it the best night of his life—but really he's been calling that every night he got to spend with you,

Had a great time and still has enough energy to rant about the concert the whole way home while you barely stand on your feet.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ Has been dreaming of this for YEARS, that only would have been enough to convince him to come,

ᰔ Quite literally screams and jump out of pure happiness before pouncing on you, trapping you in a bear hug as he peppers your whole face in kisses, making the whole stadium around cheer and laugh,

ᰔ You can barely catch your breath and have to physically push him away but he keeps his grin even then, his eyes shining like a kid who just met his idol,

ᰔ "Did you see me on screen?? I looked so cool! Uh? Oh yeah you too of course—"

— GO HYUNTAK

Really happy you offered him and no one else—even if that may sounds obvious since you're together, he just loves knowing he was the first person you thought of,

Accepts with joy and cannot wait for the concert,

Of course he's heard of that band, how couldn't he when you're his girlfriend, and though he didn't really like the music at first—he ended up warming up to them (mostly thanks to your pretty smile whenever you mentioned them),

During the concert, he's smiling and dancing with you the whole time, laughing and appreciating each second he gets with his girlfriend he loves so much,

Is absolutely exhausted after the concert, walking home with you on wobbly legs like two drunk idiots—but with grins so wide it could light up the whole city.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ The type of guy to be distracted by something then only notice the camera when you or people around show him,

ᰔ Shakes his head and his hands sort of trying to be nonchalant but people start booing him and my guy takes it personally,

ᰔ Instantly turns to you and pull you in a big kiss—no making out because he's not as shameless as Baku but definitely making sure everyone knows he's not scared of a stupid camera,

ᰔ Do not tease him about it or he'll pout and give you the silent treatment for at least half an hour.

— SEO JUNTAE

Overjoyed to go with you,

Dresses really nice like he does everytime you two go out—even when you assure him it's fine, he just wants to look best for you,

You very much probably catch him revising the songs 'just in case' as if he didn't already know them from all the times he sang them with you at the karaoke,

Once there he has the time of his life, though he usually doesn't feel too comfortable in crowds—he can surpass that when he's with you, singing (or screaming) your favorite songs together,

Is grinning from ear to ear once the concert is over, and holding tightly your hand as he happily wishes to go back to another one of their concert with you.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ Looks back and forth between you and the screen with wide eyes like "is that us? Oh that's really us—",

ᰔ Red as hell but also has the tiniest smile on his lips—he just really loves kissing you after all,

ᰔ Sweetest kiss ever, not too long, not too short—and when he pulled away he was just as flustered but his smile was even wider,

ᰔ You two had the whole crowd melting.

— NA BAEKJIN

Did not want to go,

"There's too much work with the Union"; "You can go with a friend"—but he folded when you told him you specifically wanted to go with your boyfriend,

Once you're there, he won't ruin your good time but won't pretend he enjoys the show either,

You try and get him to dance or sing but one glare is enough for you to understand the message and simply enjoy on your own,

Will make sure you get home safe—and is glad he came just for that.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ Instant no,

ᰔ I'm so sorry but you cannot convince this man to do it,

ᰔ You dragged him there and that's more than enough for him,

ᰔ You'd need to get on your knees, and even then, you can't be sure of getting what you want.

— GEUM SEONGJE

What can you even expect from him at this point,

Tries and gives you any excuses not to go—"but I have this game I want to play"; "I'm too tired"; "I don't even like your stupid music" (yes you almost punch him at that),

Of course you drag him there anyway—and of course he just has to sigh the whole way,

When the two of you are finally there, he'll be even worse, but you're so used to his antics you just ignore him and keep enjoying your thing,

Ends up saying he tolerated the show—but really you saw him nodding his head along the beat halfway through the concert.

CAUGHT ON KISS CAM! ⊹ ࣪ 𖹭

ᰔ Would act nonchalant at first, then hear one guy not far from the two of you calling you hot and he's shameless,

ᰔ Full-on making out session, you better pray there's no children in this crowd,

ᰔ Only pulls out when you're seconds away from fainting due to the lack of air and smirks triumphantly,

ᰔ "Now everyone knows you're mine"—and indeed, no one doubted it.

— YEON SIEUN

This man could remember to the very last thing about you—like "you did that on august 23 2021" level—and then just forget he's born one day and needs to be celebrated for it,

Would never EVER forget your birthday but his?? Boy does he care,

Genuinely doesn't understand why you're surprised or that it might seem odd to you,

"everyone remembers their birthday! we're waiting for it all year long" vs "i don't"; this conversation can be very long,

I feel like his own parents would forget his birthday when he was young or not celebrate it because they're 'so busy' so he'd rather not do anything at all then celebrate it alone,

Slowly learns that it might be important to you and his friends, because you love him and want to celebrate him as he deserves to be,

— AHN SUHO

We've seen it in the show, couldn't care less about it,

He doesn't see the point nor wants any of you and his friends to make a big fuss out of it,

That "don't worry about it, I don't care" energy because he is SO used to taking care of everyone else that poor baby,

But it really means the world to him if you actually celebrate it, even if you can barely afford a cupcake and a smile he'll cherish it to his last days,

Would love anything as gifts but mostly those personal and meaningful gifts (handmade or not, the kind where you say "it makes me think of you" while offering it and he's over the moon),

If you're going out like at a karaoke or something, he'll puff his chest and just overall act so proud holding you close by the waist, that "that's my girlfriend" kinda energy (would love hearing you sing happy birthday idk why),

— OH BEOMSEOK

How can he remember his birthday with all the punches and kicks he took to the head (sorry),

Genuinely so surprised and even doubts you when you wish him because what do you mean it's actually today,

Still manages to make him smile whenever you remember something about him so this is not an exception,

Feels seen and loved, which he hasn't been much in life, so couldn't be any more touched by your sweet words and presence for the whole day (not that you don't give him any on any other day),

Spends the day by your side, smiling at you and insisting on buying you things on his birthday (or worse, buying his own birthday presents (you almost smack his head at the idea)),

Would love more than anything to be able to offer you a heartfelt confession by the end of the day to tell you how much he cares about you but the words are stuck in his throat so he just ends up wrapping you in a really big hug that squishes the air out of your lungs (and makes your eyes teary),

— PARK HUMIN

Absolute dramatic,

Would NOT forget his birthday but even if he did, you'd probably not get to be the first to wish him (gotak or even sieun probably beat you to it once at school),

But imagining he went to sleep at yours (or vice versa) and he wakes up besides you, wondering with that playful smile of his why you're grinning so vividly at ten in the morning—oh he's happy,

Spends the whole day grinning from ear to ear, nothing could beat his mood,

Wants to be the king and everyone to obey to his every wishes for the whole day (gotak is not playing along (you are (he requires a billionth kisses))),

Claims with his whole heart it's the best day of his life and probably cries when Sieun gets him a gift (would try and be slick by acting it's still his birthday the next day—no one falls for it),

— GO HYUNTAK

Absolutely forgets his birthday,

He just strikes me as the type to think of everyone and everything except himself all the time (suho 2.0),

Baku is also not helping because he barely remembers anything himself (forgets gotak's birthday more than once only to show up at his doorstep at eleven in the night with a birthday cake and a handmade gift claiming "it's not midnight it's still your birthday"),

Gotak secretly loved it,

So when you send him a text the day of his birthday the second you wake up he's kinda thrown off but deeply touched,

Wants to spend the day with the people he loves not having to worry about anything, and eventually you manage to make it come true for him (might take you in for a long hug in a quiet moment of the day and you know this just means so much for him, more than words can express),

— SEO JUNTAE

I'd so see him working really hard on a test (since he's trying so much, especially since sieun is at eunjang) and so completely forget his birthday, replaced by stress,

When you welcome him at the school gates with a wide smile and bright eyes, all stress from his grades is forgotten, replaced by sparkling eyes and joyful mood,

He wants to make his day perfect for you as well, making sure you, who makes him happy everyday, also get your shared part of celebrating (even more if you resist it),

I think he'd easily get flustered from all the attention, trying to turn it around on others/on you because he loves to exist within you and his friends—not being the main character of it all 24/7,

Could be the happiest with any gifts or no gifts at all—seems cliché but his greatest gift is to be with you and his friends, without having the constant worry and pressure of the Union or any problems/conflicts,

In the end is just happy to be with you, reminding himself daily—and even more during those special days—how lucky he is to have someone like you by his side,

— NA BAEKJIN

SO busy with the Union of course he'd forget,

Sadly no one from the Union knows/dares to wish him happy birthday (except maybe Seongje with that smug smirk),

Frowns when you show up at the bowling alley because he doesn't like the idea of you hanging there at all, only for his eyes to soften when you smile widely and pull out a small birthday cake,

You convince him to go back at your place for once and his eyes widen when he sees another, bigger birthday cake with decorations all over it for him,

Smiles softly and eventually let's himself relax in the inside of your warm home, following your lead and accepting his presents all the while you cover his face with kisses because you just missed him that much (you barely see him since he overworks himself so much),

Still makes sure one or two Union members (probably Dongha and Seongmok) stays outside your house so no one can disturb that rare moment of peace,

— GEUM SEONGJE

You'd think this guy wouldn't forget his birthday because he can be so full of himself—put him before a screen and he can't even remember to eat,

Genuinely turned you down when you invited him out because he needed to gain a better rank, you know how important it is...

Of course you didn't take his bullshit and still insisted on making his birthday something else than a screen and your presence he was barely aware of besides him,

Either you managed to take him out (hats off to you), or you're hanging out in either of your houses, hopefully keeping him away from whatever screens for a while,

Acts like he doesn't care and can't wait for the day to be over but you can see the faint smile tugging at his lips when you offer him his presents or give him his big birthday kiss,

Absolutely asks for more than a kiss afterwards

- That being said, when he comes home to you cooking up a new recipe because his mother is out working late at the cafe, his smile is absolutely beaming. Something about a home cooked meal is the height of romance to Gunwoo, and his own skills don't go much past boiling some noodles so he's going to be so impressed with whatever you're making for him. He can't resist coming to hover behind you, wrapping his arms around your waist and pulling your back against him so he can decorate your cheeks with kisses and get a sneaky look at whatever you have simmering in front of you. 

- Sleepovers become such a treat for Gunwoo, who finally sees the appeal of lounging in bed all morning when it means having you curled up against him as slowly sunlight sets the room aglow and only makes you look more heavenly. He honestly can't have you close enough on slow mornings like this, dragging you against his chest until there's barely any of your body actually touching the mattress. He loves how sweet you are when you're sleepy, eyes barely open as you reach up to squish his cheeks and press a symphony of soft kisses against his forehead and nose. It doesn't take long until he's captured your lips with his own and can barely bring himself to breathe because it means separating from you. 

- Gunwoo loves any household task that means he gets to show off his strength, always volunteering to lift furniture out of the way while you're mopping the floors, or just rearranging a room. He says it's because it's just another way for him to build up strength, but it's much more about the hungry glint in your eye when his muscles strain against his shirt, and suddenly you want to take a break from cleaning to do something a little messy. 

Woojin 

- The day you met Woojin, he was already fantasising about the life that the two of you would share, so everytime you two do something cosy and domestic together it just feels like all his dreams are coming true. 

- He's absolutely the kind of guy who makes doing anything around the house way more fun than it has any right to be. He'll throw on an album when he sees you grab the cleaning supplies and dance around while he's sweeping the floors, only to abandon his mop and pull you in for a spin. It doesn't take long until the cleaning is forgotten because he's more interested in swaying against you and stealing as many kisses as you'll let him. 

- This man loves going grocery shopping with you. He'll stand behind you as you push the cart, caging you in with his arms so he can sneakily land a kiss against your cheek every time you suggest something for dinner. He spends the whole trip gushing about your cooking and picking up random ingredients and asking if you can cook with them, and then calling you an amazing genius if you say yes. He loves to imagine everyone just assumes he's your husband when you shop together, even though you haven't been together that long. He'd happily call you his wife from day one. He'll also insist on carrying all the bags home, and doing any other heavy lifting around the house.

- One of Woojin's other favourite things about the two of you now living together, is that he gets to see you get dressed every day. As a lover of fashion, he's obsessed with getting to watch you weigh up your different options and consider different combinations, always offering his opinion of what he thinks looks cool together, but also reminding you that you look perfect in everything. He also 100% waits for you to decide on an outfit so that he can pick out something that matches or corresponds in a way, so everyone knows you two are a couple when you're out in the world. (as if it's not completely obvious by the way he looks at you) 

Allen 

- Allen's homelife was a complete mess growing up. He spent most of his time alone, his parents being absent to the point of neglectful, their tiny apartment a mess most of the time. Cupboards left bare, laundry piled up all over, dirty surfaces. It's one of the reasons Allen left so young, and found it so appealing to just pass his time in his boss's ornate penthouse. 

- So when you invite him into your little place, and he finally gets to see what a real home looks and feels like, he's going to be completely obsessed. Every decoration, or colourful dish, feels like it's going to make his heart burst. And when you settle onto your cosy sofa, and let a fluffy blanket drape over his lap, well, he's already working out how quickly he can move in. 

- Allen is going to be completely useless when it comes to anything domestic, but he'll have enough enthusiasm to make up for it. He feels genuinely excited to change your bed sheets for you, because he's the one that gets to sleep next to you in them, and if you leave a little list of groceries you need to stock up on, he'll have them delivered to you within the hour so he can feel like he's taking care of you and your place. He's also really good at any tech stuff - he's going to set up the best security system you could ask for, and if your laptop's being weird, he'll have it working in no time - although he'll update your background to pictures of him at the same time as payment. 

Hong Min-Beom (Lil Group Heir)

- Allen used to spend his evening getting dragged to high end clubs by his boss, but now all he wants to do is watch you make ramen and teach him how you get your eggs so perfect. He's such a homebody, that now that he gets to have a real home, he never wants to be anywhere else, and only ever with you. 

- Min-beom grew up in the kind of sterile luxury that only extreme wealth can buy. Everything in his life has always been clean and white and matching and impersonal. He's never even really given much thought to his surroundings, every hotel suite and penthouse he's stayed in having a strangely identical feel, no matter how widespread they are. So when he first visits your little apartment and sees the way your personality cries out from every inch of your adorable home, he feels like he's missed out on so much. He'd end up grinning like a little kid when you hand him his coffee in a colourful mug you painted one weekend with a friend, or he sits on your soft worn-in sofa, grabbing mismatched blankets to drape over himself. 

- Min-beom has always had people hired to do his domestic labour for him, so he has absolutely no idea how to clean or buy groceries or do his own laundry. When he realises how self-sufficient you are, he feels a little bit embarrassed, like he has even less to bring to this relationship than he realised. So he'll take careful note of the way you take care of him, and yourself, and your home, so he can become a much more useful and equal partner. That being said, if there's a chore you hate doing, this man hires a cleaner for you so quickly you don't even have time to say no. 

- In general, he loves being able to use his money to make your life easier, feeling like you deserve nothing less than the happiest life imaginable because you are such an angel to him. If something in your place is acting up, he'll have a top of the line version delivered immediately. And all your shopping trips for groceries immediately go on his card because it's the least he can when you're the one cooking him dinner and letting him stay at your place. 

- Min-beom feels so much more at home in any place he's staying with you, and he takes your relationship and your commitment together so seriously that it wouldn't be long until he wants you two to live together properly. He'll completely let you decide what you want that to look like; do you want to move into his penthouse and just completely redecorate? Should he hire an architect to build you the finest house in Seoul, every detail to your specification? Honestly, he'd happily live in your little one-bed apartment if he got to be there with you, and trust me, you're never paying another bill for the rest of your days. 

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- Acts of Service: Gun Woo is so used to helping out everyone around him that he finds it's so overwhelming when you go out of your way to do something kind for him. Whether it's filling the fridge before he has the chance to go hungry, or picking something up that he mentioned needing recently, the way you make his life that little bit smoother and sweeter means the world to him. No one has ever taken so much care in making sure Gun Woo is happy and well, and every fibre of his being is absolutely desperate to return the favour, trying to find anything he can do to make your day just that little bit easier. 

- Quality Time: One of the things that makes it so clear to Gun Woo that you two belong together, is just how easy it feels to fit you into his life. Being able to spend time with him in comfortable quiet at his mother's cafe, or in his little home gym, just makes it all so obvious to him that his place is undeniably by your side. He usually finds it difficult, or uncomfortable, to be around other people for too long, but with you it only enhances every experience. Just knowing that you're nearby, choosing to spend your precious time around him, brings a soft blush to his cheeks every time his shy smile grows at the thought. And if you are settled near him for long enough, you can guarantee that eventually his focus will drift solely to you, and you'll be effortlessly scooped up in his arms and thanked for your wonderful company. 

Woo Jin

- Physical Touch: Woo Jin's insecurities can run pretty deep after a lifetime of metaphorically coming in second place, so when he feels your skin against his, it's his favourite type of reassurance; that you're there and you're choosing him. He loves when the two of you are in public and your hand drifts to hold his, or lands on his arm when you're speaking, like it's the most natural thing in the world. Like you're just drawn in by his gravity and you don't mind everyone knowing that you're with him as more than just a friend. And when it's just the two of you and you let his head rest against your thighs, fingers combing through his hair and brushing along his handsome features, well sometimes Woo Jin finds tears pricking at the corners of his eyes, your loving embrace granting him an acceptance he's alway been missing. He'll be sure to return the favour by being as clingy and handsy as you'll put up with!

- Gifts: Woo Jin isn't a particularly materialistic guy, but there's something so reassuring to him about you giving him a tangible token of your affections. That you know him so deeply that you can always bring him something he'll love, a little present to remind him that wherever you go, he's always on your mind. If you thrift him a new jacket, it'll instantly become his new favourite and he'll be desperate to find one that matches for you. Pick him up a new water bottle for the gym, and he'll be practically crying to Gun Woo about how sweetly you take care of him, how you're a literal angel put on this earth and he's lucky enough to love you. Woo Jin will definitely get a real thrill from being able to pick up some typical romantic gifts for you too, so excited to finally have someone to buy flowers and chocolates for. 

- Words of Affirmation: Unlike Gun Woo, Woo Jin is used to doing most of the talking in a relationship, constantly coming up with new and creative ways to tell you that you're perfect and wonderful and to make you laugh like no one else can. But he's not used to hearing the same level of devotion in return until you come into his life, so every heartfelt compliment you pay him has him crumbling to the floor like you've thrown a knockout punch. He's not sure he's worthy of your praise or affections, but he absolutely melts everytime you tell him he's a good boyfriend, or he's so strong, or that he looks handsome today. It's almost more than he can bare when he tell him that you want him and you love him, quickly starting his own stream of consciousness about how incredible you are and how you make him feel like no one else can. Don't try and win a yap off against Woo Jin, it's just not possible. 

Bonus Character: Allen

- Acts of Service: Allen's used to being manipulated by the crooks he works with, never really taking anyone's words or actions at face value. So when you start to do little things that show him you genuinely care, well it moves him in a way he's not sure he's going to be able to handle. Remind him to take screen-breaks and drink water, and check if he needs anything picking up while you're running errands, and suddenly he's following you around like a puppy, happily doing anything you say because you might be the first person in his life who has actually had his best interests at heart. He doesn't know how he can ever repay you, but you seem to smile when he offers to drive you around while you tick things off your to-do list, so hopefully that's enough to keep your benevolent light shining his way. 

Bonus Character: Hong Minbeom (Lil Group Heir)

- Physical Touch: Sweet, nerdy Allen has probably spent most of his life feeling achingly lonely, touch-starved to the point where he just assumed no one would ever want to be close to him like that. So when you start going out of your way to sit close enough to him that your thighs touch, or brush his hair out of his face when he's talking to you, well this poor guy is going to completely malfunction. It overwhelms him in the best possible way to be the centre of your attention, and from the moment your fingertips first bless his cheek with their presence, his whole body is alight with yearning for you. He's putty in your hands if you rest your head on his shoulder, or plant a soft kiss against his cheek, and if you let him pull you into his lap and drape his arms around you, you've got Allen wrapped around your little finger for life. He's a loyal devotee to your body and soul, just praying that you'll touch him every opportunity that you get. 

- Gift Giving: Obviously Minbeom has grown up being able to afford all the best labels and luxuries that life has to offer. He knows that most problems can at least be improved by throwing money at them, and he takes a very generous approach to being your boyfriend. If anything, finally having someone so worthwhile to spend his money on makes up for a lifetime of its negative consequences. He loves being to pay for all the boring inconvenient things for you, like rent or your bills, just making sure you never have to spend a single bit of your own money on things that you don't want to. But what he really enjoys is being able to find something he knows you'll really love. He's so used to buying dozens of generic gifts to hand out wherever he goes, but to know and care for someone well enough to find something he knows they'll love - that feels like real wealth to Minbeom. He's so good at finding niche little gifts to present to you each time he turns up at your door, his face lighting up as you thank him over and over for his generosity, decorating his cheeks with kisses. He's also very partial to a traditional, romantic present, loving nothing more than sending you a huge bouquet of flowers, or booking a romantic weekend away to surprise you. 

- Quality Time: Minbeom is so used to having everything he wants that he's never been that big of fan of receiving gifts, and when you operate at his level of influence people are constantly complimenting everything he does, whether they mean it or not. So what really stands out to him is how easily you turn his lonely life into something full of love and wonder. The first time you come and spend the night at his penthouse, it feels like a whole new place, the quiet company of you nestled on the sofa beside him, talking over a movie you love and telling him why, he can't understand how he ever coped without you. Every party feels actually fun when he can hold your hand and feel you nodding intently as he talk to his investors. Hours spent in his office feel so much less draining when you relax in his leather armchair, even when you don't say a word. The fact that you stick around, and choose to be with him, and shoot him a cheeky smile every time you catch him staring at you lovingly, it makes him feel like the luckiest man in the world. Combine your quality time with an act of service, like making sure he's remembered to drink something other than coffee and whiskey, or some physical touch, letting his head rest on your thighs and brushing your fingers through his hair when he's stuck on a long phone call, and you'll have this millionaire wrapped around your little finger for life. 

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- He can tell they're gesturing his way without even having to turn his head, hearing the words 'freak' and 'psycho' muttered in hushed voices, before the question that really cuts through him; 'how did he end with you?' It echoes through his mind as he begins his walk home, his usual confident answer feeling completely out of reach tonight. Because now he can't really remember why you like him, and it makes him feel like his world is crashing down around him, and before he can think through any of this he's running in the wrong direction. 

- You hear a gentle tap against the glass of your backdoor as you stand in the kitchen, trying to make some tea to help you study since you couldn't make yourself pay attention to your books tonight. You know the shimmering outline of your boyfriend before you even open the door, his sudden appearance a pleasant surprise from a man who so rarely does anything spontaneous. But when you pull the door open he doesn't look like himself, his eyes as sullen as ever as he stares up at you, trying to speak as he catches his breath. 

"Tell me - why do you - how did we-" Your brow furrows in confusion as you try follow his words, scanning him for injury, worried that trouble has managed to find him yet again. He stills himself for a moment, letting air fill his lungs before asking far more concisely, "Tell me you love me." It's a simple request, but it makes Sieun feel far too vulnerable, his eyes threatening to spill tears as he awaits your reply. 

"I love you Sieun." You don't hesitate, or ask for a reason, letting one hand wrap around his shoulder while the other rests against his cheek, stepping close enough to nudge his nose with yours. "You're brave and smart and kind and thoughtful, and I love you, okay?" He nods quickly, the softest hint of a smile sketching along his cheeks as he steals one quick kiss and echoes 'I love you too.' 

- With that he turns to walk away, until you grab his wrist and tug him back inside. "You're already here, you might as well help me study!" He's never been more grateful for an invitation. 

Ahn Suho

- Suho is a pretty confident guy, and usually it doesn't take much more than a text to let him know that you're thinking about him to keep any insecurities at bay. But half way through the delivery shift from hell, he feels like he might fall apart if he doesn't see your face this instance. Shitty customers have been calling him useless and stupid all night, and as rain starts soaking through his jacket as he walks back to his bike, he's just grateful he isn't too far from your place right now. 

- You're already thinking about your sweet boyfriend as you watch the rain hammer against your bedroom window, the street just below starting to form small puddles that you hope that he's managing to avoid. As if summoned by your very thought, the shape of Suho appears right in front of you, outside your window, startling you to the point of almost tripping over before you slide the window wide open with a giggle. All the laughter leaves your lungs when you take in how despondent Suho looks. He's soaked in the rain and he looks bone tired, and his lips is twitching as he tries to say something to beg for your affections. Before he manages to get out a single word, you lean halfway out of the window, grabbing the soaking collar of his jacket and dragging him closer for a deep kiss that feels endlessly warm to him in the chill of the night. His hands frame your face as he pulls you firmly against his lips, taking in every drop of affection you grant him and thanking every spirit in the sky that this is how his beloved greets him when he appears out of nowhere. 

- The second he pulls back from your lips a smile graces his face, and the words spill out, a lightness to them now that you've already helped him remember. "Tell me you love me." It's not like him to ask for reassurance, so you make sure you're looking straight in his eyes as you reply, "I love you Suho." The words are so full of affection he feels like he's hearing them for the first time again, and he can't help but cling to you as he repeats the sentiment to you, in awe of how quickly you can turn the toughest night into a memory he'll cherish forever. "Now get inside before you catch a cold, I'll grab you a towel." You barely have to gesture to him before he's throwing himself through your window, tutting and making a joke about how you'll find any excuse to undress him. 

Oh Beomseok

- It would take absolutely nothing to make Beomseok seek out reassurance from you, most of his inner monologue just a stream of doubts that you'd ever really want him. Not the way he wants you; you are the single best thing that has ever happened to him, and the only person his heart could ever belong to. He usually settles for phone calls and selfies to remind him you're there for him when you have to be apart, but after a particular cruel lecture from his father, he needs more than a phone can provide. 

- When you get a text from Beomseok in the middle of the night, you already know what it's going to say. The words 'I'm outside' light up your lock screen as you slip out onto the little patio outside your front door, where Beomseok is waiting for you, eyes glued to the floor. You waste no time wrapping your arms tightly around his shoulders, feeling his whole weight melt against you as soft sobs escape his lips, his breath uneven against your neck. 

"I'm sorry." It breaks your heart that the first thing he says is always "I'm sorry", like his presence is such an imposition that he shouldn't bother you at all. 

"Don't be sorry Beom, I always love to see you." You try and comfort him but his body only shudders harder at the word 'love' leaving your lips, so much more than he deserves or will ever understand. But as he clings to your shirt like he's terrified you'll disappear, he lets out a small plea, almost lost between tears. 

"Tell me you love me." You know tonight must have been particularly hard on him, so you separate one hand from where it rests on his back, and bring it to cup his cheek, tilting his chin upwards until his eyes are forced to meet yours. 

"I love you Beomseok. More than anything. Always. I love you." You let the words hang in the air as he searches your gaze for any sign of dishonesty, or pity, or doubt. But he finds only warmth and devotion, the way he prays you can tell that he looks at you. He barely even notices as you silently lead him into your home and towards the sanctuary of your bedroom, so lost in your heartfelt stare that he'd follow you to the ends of the earth if it kept you looking at him. 

Park Humin (Baku) 

- Baku was stuck in an impossible position. Caught between the Union and his friends and his father, all the expectations feeling like an unrelenting weight pressing down on him. His chest felt tight every time he tried to think about his future, what he was going to do, how he was going to stop everything from falling apart around him. He knew more than anything the one person he needed to hold onto if he was going to make it through all of this; you.

- Honestly it wasn't that unusual for Humin to invite himself over to your house and just forget to tell you he was coming, the sight of his beaming smile never failing to make up for his unplanned arrival. But today he looked lost, broken, smaller than the larger than life man you fell in love with. You quickly ushered him through to your bedroom before he could think twice about bothering you, helping him settle on the edge of your bed before climbing into his lap, arms draped over his shoulders as you scanned his face for any sign of what was on his mind. 

"What's wrong, Humin?" You sighed out, voice trembling with worry as he clung to you more tightly, pulling you flush against his chest as best he could. 

"You love me right? Please. Tell me you love me." You could hear the crack in his voice as he fought back his tears, his grip on you too strong for you to lean back and see his eyes misting over. 

"Oh Humin, I love you. I love you so much." Your fingers combed through his hair as you leaned your weight into him, letting him cling to you with all his strength as you echoed the words until he could feel them slowly sinking in. 

"And you'll keep loving me, right?" He couldn't face the thought of losing you in all this mess, of losing the one thing he knew he could build a future around. 

"For as long as you'll let me." That was all it took for him to feel like he was stood on solid ground again. But that doesn't mean he's not going to keep holding you until you both fall asleep. 

Go Hyuntak (Gotak) 

- Gotak used to think he was unshakable. He knew who he was and what he was worth, and all the reasons the two of you made a perfect pair. But then his knee got injured, and he couldn't move the way he used to, and all at once his confidence was shattered alongside it. And now, freshly out of the hospital and struggling with his crutches, there was only one place he needed to go; wherever you were. 

- Thankfully the walk to your house wasn't that long, but with his knee in such a bad state every step was an agonising reminder of what he'd lost. The kind of man he couldn't be anymore. How he wasn't the athlete you fell in love with, and how he might never be again. He prayed that wasn't the only thing that mattered to you, but he knew as he closed the gap between your homes, that he'd be kidding himself if he thought he had much else to offer someone as special as you. 

- You spot him before he makes it half way up your street, the pained sounds of him forcing himself along the uneven cobbled ripping through your heart. He's so singularly focused on dragging himself to your door that he only registers the sound of your racing footsteps when you're almost in front of him, pure concern in your eyes that starts tears pricking at the corner of his. 

"Hyuntak, what are you doing?! You should be resting at home, what's wrong?" You're fussing over him and trying to take some of his weight against you as you notice the redness of his eyes and the croak in his voice as he speaks, 

"Do you still like me, even like this?" Your usually confident boyfriend is speaking more softly than you've ever heard him before, unsure and uneasy, like he doesn't think you'll give him the answer he's hoping for. 

"Of course I do." You're brushing the hair from out of his eyes and trying to get him to focus on you, but his gaze remains fixed to the cast on his leg as he speaks again, 

"Tell me you love me." 

"I love you Hyuntak. I loved you before your knee got hurt, I'll love you while it's hurting, and I'll love you when it's healed and you're feeling more like yourself. I'll love you for all of it, I swear." Now he can face looking at you, and the soft smile you only wear for him, the one that's brought him more comfort than he can ever explain to you. He softens then, letting himself rest against you, tone so much lighter as he leans closer, 

"So you weren't just dating me for my badass fighting skills?" You hum like you're considering it, before replying, 

"Actually I'm only with you for your good looks, but thankfully you're still handsome. Now come sit down before you end up even more injured!" And with that he'll follow back to yours, his usually cocky smile back over his cheeks. 

Seo Juntae

- Falling in love with you had done absolute wonders for Juntae's self-esteem. Where once he only saw a small nerdy loser when he looked in the mirror, now he sees someone worthy of respect and praise and affection, thanks to the efforts of you and his newfound friends. But sometimes one of his old bullies still crosses his path to remind him how easily he can be knocked down to size. 

- When something like that happens, and he finds himself a little bruised and his shoulders slumping more than they should, he knows he has to find you. The person that makes it all okay, that reminds him that there's so much more to him and his life than all the time he's spent being picked on. It doesn't matter where you are, Juntae knows you'll make the time and space for him, to put him back together the way you always know how to, and when he taps lightly on your front door he feels slightly better already. 

- You take in the sight of your boyfriend, hunched over, a new purple bruise blooming against his cheekbone, and immediately land your lips against his. You don't know what to say just yet, but you know that the taste of your lip balm and the feel of your lips is usually enough to stop Juntae's inner monologue from getting too dark, his hands clinging to your waist as he returns your kiss with the same gentle passion, so happy he gets to be this close to you. 

"What can I do to make this better Jun?" You ask as your forehead rests against his, careful to avoid any injured patches of skin that you make a mental note to clean up for him later. 

"Tell me you love me." The request comes out on pure instinct, Juntae knowing exactly what he needs before he can even process it, his heart hammering as you quickly grant his wish. 

"I love you Juntae. So much. You're my favourite person." He lets out a charming laugh at that and you can tell he's feeling more cheerful already, but that doesn't mean you aren't going to make the most of an afternoon cuddled up with your human teddy bear. 

Geum Seongje

- Seongje had lost a fight. Seongje never loses a fight, but today he was outnumbered, and outmatched, and he'd been lucky to get out of there without worse injuries than a few nasty bruises and a shattered ego. He felt adrift, out of his body as his feet carried him in the direction of comfort and reassurance. In the direction of you. 

- You who had always seen past Seongje's rough exterior and who challenged him and supported him and made him feel more like a person than he'd ever really felt before. You who had shown him he could be capable of more than violence, able to feel positive things and make someone's life better for being in it, rather than worse. He needed you now more than ever, even if an unkind voice in his head told him you'd be better off without a loser like him tonight. 

- You were lucky you were home alone, because Seongje didn't wait more than a second after you opened the door to pounce on you. Frantic hands grabbed at your hips as he pushed you against the nearest wall, his lips greedily latching onto yours and muffling the surprised noise you made at his intensity. You could taste the metallic sting of blood as his tongue slid between your lips, the sensation jarring enough to pull you away for just a second, long enough to take notice of the bruises on his face, and the dark need in his stare. 

"Tell me you love me." He muttered quietly between kisses along your neck, the sound getting lost in his affections. 

"Huh?" You squeaked out the noise as his teeth nipped at your throat, your fingers threading through his hair as he looked up to meet your eyes, speaking more clearly and more desperately this time. 

"Tell me you fucking love me." It would have almost been scary as his voice raised to a shout, but his commanding presence was betrayed by the slight wobble of a whimper that showed just how close to tears he really was. 

"I love you Seongje." You replied softly, steering his lips back to yours and letting your nails scrape along the hair on the nape of his neck, feeling him lean into you, body slotting flush against yours. 

"Again." He was so close that his lips brushes yours as he pleaded, leaving just long enough for you to reply before closing the gap with renewed passion. 

"I love you. I love you. I love you" You let the words echo like a symphony, his breath hitching with each verse as he let every one of his senses be filled with your presence. Burying his face against your neck and breathing in the scent of you as his tongue darted against your skin, feeling your body buck against him in response. The soft brush of your fingers through his hair was enough to dull any ache from his injuries, his sole focus now just getting as close to you as possible. 

"I love you too. And I'm sleeping over." He finally replied, his voice still sounding closer to a whine than he would have liked, but he couldn't find it in himself to care when he saw how sweetly you smiled at the words. 

Na Baekjin 

- Baekjin isn't one for grand gestures or big displays of affection when it comes to you. You feel safe, you feel like home, if he can imagine what that might feel like, he knows how you feel and he knows that he's made his feelings clear too. That should be all that there is to it...but today is testing him. 

- Union guys whose loyalty is suddenly wavering. His boss reminding him how expendable he is. A trip to drop off donations reminding him of just how untethered he's been for as long as he can remember. It's getting on top of him as he sits at his desk in the bowling alley, checking his watch and realising its too late to call you, but you're the only thing he wants right now. He tries to talk himself out of bothering you as he leaves his office and books himself a taxi. He arrives at your front door and chastises himself for being so pathetic. He walks around to the back garden, telling himself he's just going to peek through your window and then he'll leave you alone, not allowing himself to interrupt your night for his own selfish needs. He kicks himself for these unreasonable desires as he notices the faint glow of a lamp through the window, and before he can gain a better grip on himself, his knuckles tap against the glass just enough to get your attention. 

- You're half asleep to some TV show when the sound jolts you awake, cautiously peering towards the window and feeling relief wash over you as you see Baekjin's stoic expression waiting there. 

"Hello Romeo." You sigh out with a quiet laugh as you pull the window open and lean out enough to press a soft kiss to his cheek, his face barely responding as he looks at you intensely. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this late night visit?" Your tone is light and teasing as lean to the other cheek and landing a matching kiss, but when you notice the slightest gulp of his throat, you quickly still yourself and reach for his hand instead. 

"Just - tell me you love me." His voice is as nonchalant and icy as ever, but you know him well enough to sense the slight tremor that runs through it, the hollowness in the pauses that say as much as the words themselves. You nod solemnly, looking him deeply in his eyes as you speak, 

"I love you Baekjin. Forever." It's almost a command with how firmly you say it, no room for doubt or hesitation as he scans your expression for both. He thought the words would be enough to stitch up the wound that the day has inflicted upon him, but instead it has the opposite effect, his guard suddenly down enough for all the feelings to hit him at once. Thankfully he's well practiced at hopping through your window late at night, and with one swift manoeuvre he's in the room with you, clutching your form against his chest as a sob breaks free of this throat. You slowly guide him backwards until he's able rest on your bed, still wrapped around you as you echo the sweet sentiment and remind him that you're here for him, no matter what. That he'll always have a home with you.