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The soft hum from the vent vibrated throughout the silent flat; shallow breathing of those who fell into an induced slumber filling the space. Soft footsteps fought against the cool breeze flowing down the hallway, the smallest of knock being the only sign of consciousness. When no reply came he fought with himself, perhaps he should go back to his makeshift bed? Luckily, a soft chime echoed from his pocket and permitted him to enter. 

A cold chill ran along his spine as he stepped past the barrier, gaze shifting until landing upon the open window. The faint glow of a screen leading him through the dim room and ducked his head out the empty frame. Your attention turned to him instantly, a soft laugh breaking past your lips before they wrapped around the blunt. “Welcome to the freak show.” You mused, arms waving at the broken fire escape.

It’s safe, you assured him with your gaze.

It was because of the broken balcony that you had rushed to move into the two-bedroom apartment. Your friends had teased you for the size being as you wished to live alone. Despite your excitement, it was rare that you allowed anyone other than yourself to set foot near the throw pillows and hanging plants; then there was Jung Hoseok. 

From the moment he had walked into the dance studio he made a lasting impact. His bright smile holding so much joy it was almost overwhelming, greeting everyone with open arms as if they had been lifelong friends. That was his reputation, of course, the cheerful idol embracing the world with kindness and excitement; however, you had never bought into it.

His glistening eyes dragged over your frame before he pulled his head back into the room, shifting to sling a leg through the frame and step out onto the fire escape. The metal creaked as he rose to his full height, only reaching back through the window in order to grab the snacks you had requested before settling beside you on the outdoor pillows.

“Do you want this?” You asked, lazily offering him the rolled cannabis. 

Hoseok's eyes widened as he sucked in a sharp breath through his teeth. “I haven’t smoke in a long time.” 

“You don’t have to, I was just being polite.” You teased before turning your attention back out to the flickering stars. It was rare that you could catch a glimpse of the burning masses through the light pollution of the city, but it seemed some nights they aligned just right. “There’s supposed to be a meteor shower.”

From the corner of your eye, you were able to see the way his brow furrowed in momentary confusion, his gaze shifting to take in the wonders of the open sky. Your body lulled with hazy pleasure as the bud began sprouting from your lungs and flowing through you. With shortness of breath, you lost yourself, thoughtlessly speaking aloud. 

“The ones passing through- they’re so rare, the only record on them is old literature. It’s the first time anyone is going to see them in years, I thought I’d miss them because of the light pollution.” You paused to inhale deeply, eyes widening as the first meteor shot through the sky. “The universe was made to be seen by you.”

Had your attention been turned on the male who sat a foot away you would have noticed the way his gaze lingered on your face as you spoke; glossy eyes flickering over your features as if he were mapping every detail as light streaked above you. His breath caught in his throat for the briefest of moments before he forced his stare toward the sky. 

Your hands began fiddling with the countless pillows piled around you, eyes still locked on the stars as you shifted to lay on your back. “How rare and beautiful is it that we even exist?” You asked softly, finally allowing your gaze to meet his as he stared down at you. 

“You’re high.” He deadpanned, though the playful glint in his eye was enough to send you into a fit of giggles. “I thought you were supposed to be some tough grunge girl?”

An amused scoff slid past your lips, “I am some tough grunge girl, that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the spiritual things in life.”

There was a creak of metal and a swish of fabric. His head grazed the top of your shoulder as he laid upside-down compared to you. A comfortable silence fell between you as the shower began to pick up, streaks of colorful light painting the blackened sky as you both stared in wonder. You took another long drag from the blunt; however, as you pulled it away from your lips it was plucked from your grasp. 

Hoseok paused at your questioning gaze, mumbling something about the experience before shrugging his shoulders and taking a hit of his own. Laughter consumed you as he choked on the thick smoke, happy tears blurring your vision as he caught his breath, only to lose it again to his chuckles.

“Did you get the stuff figured out?” You asked after you had both settled down, only to be met with a questioning gaze. “The stuff Jin needed you to do?”

His eyes widened in realization before he adverted his gaze, giving a single nod of his head. “Yeah! You were right, it wasn’t that important.”

You could feel the way your throat tightened at his words, the way his tone shifted and his words became calculated leading you to believe he wasn’t necessarily being honest. However, the look on his face was enough to keep you from questioning him further. 

“What’s your favorite color?” You asked suddenly, desperate to relieve the tension in your influenced state. 

“Green.” He said, brows furrowed in thought before he continued, “what’s your favorite movie?”

“Don’t judge me, but it’s gonna have to be Y/F/M.” When you got no reaction from him you couldn’t stop the small gasp that tore past your lips. “You’ve never seen it, have you?”

A high pitched cackle was his only response, hands raising in surrender as you began to playfully berate him. “I’m a busy man!” He shouted in his defense. “What’s it about?”

The question sent you into a rant, recalling the events of the movie in great detail as you waving your hands around to emphasize your words. He took in every syllable that slipped passed your lips, eyes wide with excitement as each word enticed his unclear mind. Time seemed to slow as your discussion continued and traveled between different subjects.

Whispers of strawberries and cigarettes floated between you. Fits of giggles enveloping the two of you as you reminisced on first crushes and first betrayals; silence taking over in moments of great sadness or nostalgia. It wasn’t until the sun was peaking out over the city that sleep began to wash over you both in waves. Heads knocking softly as you fluttered out of consciousness and into a peaceful sleep. 

It was the incessant dinging of a mobile device that eventually pulled you from your slumber. A rough groan vibrated your chest as your hand smacked at your surroundings, but it was useless. You pushed yourself up on your elbows, one eye closed as you glanced around your surroundings. Once you had found the object you flicked the sound off, but a glance at the time confirmed that you wouldn’t be getting anymore rest.

Hoseok was no longer present on the fire escape, but the blanket that had been draped over you was as good as a goodbye. The night was slow to come back to relevance in your mind, every detail pulling your lips into a smirk or grin as you began your day.

TAGS: If your @ is in bold that means it wouldn’t show up for me, but I’ll try to be sure to remember to send the update to you.

TAGS: If your @ is in bold that means it wouldn’t show up for me, but I’ll try to be sure to remember to send the update to you.

TAGS: If your @ is in bold that means it wouldn’t show up for me, but I’ll try to be sure to remember to send the update to you.

TAGS: If your @ is in bold that means it wouldn’t show up for me, but I’ll try to be sure to remember to send the update to you.

TAGS: If your @ is in bold that means it wouldn’t show up for me, but I’ll try to be sure to remember to send the update to you.