We are all human

Minx couldn’t get drunk, or at least not on human alcohol but at times like this she wished that it could. She had opened up and confessed to a little of her thoughts but if she managed to get a little drunk then surely it would have been able to loosen her tongue and have speak a little more freely. Yura was such a sweet woman, one who Minx actually found herself developing feelings for but she just couldn’t put all the worries she had into words to find reassurance.

Looking up at the mention of her name the young demon stilled her fingers to listen to what the model had to say next and with what came she smiled shyly and lowered her gaze. She had felt cared for before but it was nothing compared to how Yura made her feel. That didn’t mean she was ready to jump into a relationship or into bed but she could definitely tell that the woman wasn’t toying her or playing some kind of cruel game. 

“Eonnie…” Minx was nearly a century year old but technically in comparison to human age Yura was older and even if she wasn’t it felt safer to use. She appeared younger after all and she wasn’t ready to reveal what she was just yet. “Could you… mmm…” She wasn’t even the shy type or at least not usually but this was something embarrassing to request. “Would you kiss me?” She asked, the question forced past her lips as she forced her head up to meet the woman’s eye. She really did like her and perhaps a kiss could show what her words could not.

Yura was looking down at her lap, at her perfectly painted nails that she so badly wanted to chip. She normally took great care of her nails, of her appearance in general, but with alcohol in her system and her feeling nervous and fidgety from her words her nails seemed like the perfect target to vent out those feelings.

She wasn’t good with things like this, with feelings...with love. She didn’t do love, dating, she instead had one night stands and loads of fun. She treated every girl she slept with like royalty, even if she didn’t remember their names the next day, but while she treated them like princesses she wanted to treat Minx like a queen.

A small breath passed her lips when Minx called out to her, expecting to be told that she had been too much. She lifted her gaze though, accepting that as she knew she had been. She had broken her own rules, she hadn’t wanted to bring it up to the younger woman, but with her tongue loosened she found the words slipping out before she could stop them.

“I-” Minx just asked Yura to kiss her. Yura blinked a few times, her lips parting and then closing once more. If she was more aware of herself, more sober, she would have asked the younger woman if she was sure but instead Yura found herself running off of her own desires now that consent had been given in the form of a modest question.

“If you’re sure you wouldn’t mind.” She wasn’t adverse to speaking like this if it would make the other male more comfortable because he knew some people really could be sticklers when it came to the honorifics of the language, it was just a lot more comfortable to speak a little more informally. It made her feel more like she was talking to a friend as opposed to somebody she worked for and an authority figure. “It would be a little easier talking like this.” And with that admittance she slipped back into mid formality with the older man.

Rather than keep continuing on the conversation the woman thought it best to head over to the counter so she could grab there drinks. It was good to stay hydrated and if she were honest her throat was painfully dry after the anxiety experienced. As soon as she returned she was sure they would be able to pick the conversation back up naturally and that’s exactly what she tried to do when she found herself back at the table.

“Here you go oppa.” Carefully placing the trey on the table she lifted each mug to put it in front where each of them sat. “I hope you like it since you went on my recommendation.”

It was truly alright with him and so he was offering Inhye a soft smile as the woman called him oppa upon her return. She wasn’t the only one to call him oppa, hyung or anything similar and while he didn’t easily use those more casual terms himself that didn’t mean that he didn’t like to hear them. He liked that someone felt able to talk to him more casually, as he was very much use to the opposite, casual interactions were rare for a Prince in any culture.

“I am sure that I will enjoy it, thank you for your recommendation” his hands reached out for the mug as he spoke, wrapping around it as his soft smile stayed on his lips “And, of course, thank you for buying it. If we are talking for long enough I will be sure to buy the next set of drinks”

Minho wouldn’t make her stay, for all that he knew they could be both ready to leave when they had finished their drinks, but if they found that they were enjoying one another’s company he wouldn’t be at all opposed to staying for another. He would leave that for her to decide however, she had dealt with enough pressure that night, and while he would never pressure her into staying he didn’t doubt there was a chance of him coming across that way no matter how innocent he might be.

“I know.” Deep down she knew that Yura didn’t want to hurt but that was exactly what he had said too. He would make her feel like she was on the top of her world and then leave her falling with anyone to catch her. For months her heart had been toyed with and in the end left destroyed as she found herself forgotten and abandoned. “You’ve never made me feel pressured.” She quickly reassured her friend. Usually Minx was bright, bubbly and overly energetic but that didn’t mean there weren’t times where she couldn’t be mature and a good ear to listen if anybody ever needed to vent. She could be strong and wise, good at advice and offering words of reassurance. “You don’t need to be sorry. We all say things sometimes and… and it’s not like it was really bad or anything.” She added as her fingers gently caressed the stem of the wine glass in her hand. It was really touching to hear how Yura was patient, comforting even to have it confirmed there was no pressure at all but Minx had other worries too. “I’ve never been with a woman before. I mean…never even kissed one or anything. I’d probably bore you in the end. I wouldn’t be worth much wait.”

Yura was a little drunk, a little tipsy, and it was that which had made her lips loose enough to ask the question she always asked herself. How could she get Minx to like her? Would the younger woman ever like her back? She hoped, sometimes she felt that she saw hints that maybe she had a chance, but she also knew that she would keep on following and waiting even if nothing certain ever came. She always told herself that she was fine with just being Minx’s friend, just being near the other woman at all, but sometimes that was so hard. She wanted more and yet she knew it was selfish to want it, she should be more grateful for being able to be in Minx’s life at all.

“Minx-” she breathed out the woman’s name, her empty glass having been left before she had started speaking. She wanted to lean in closer to Minx but she stopped herself, instead offering her a small smile that seemed almost insecure on her face. Yura of all people being insecure, most would find that laughable. The quickly rising model and actress, known for her looks and strong personality, no one would ever expect to see her feeling as small as she did then “I’ve never wanted to wait for anyone before, I’ve never had...I’ve never felt-” she’s shook her head “There’s never been anyone like you, who you have and haven’t been with doesn’t mean a thing...I never knew someone could capture me like this”

She was aware that they had only just met but she was sure it was obvious now that she was younger and it wasn’t common for a younger to be spoken to in the way in which he did. “I’m not used to being spoken to like that.” She explained, not that he had asked why she had been surprised on it. “Oh good! At least I was right when I called you oppa.” She was quick to switch to a more formal way of speaking since with his personality it seemed it would be something he would appreciate. “I didn’t really have time before to get a proper look at you so I just had to go with it.” She explained. It would have been pretty embarrassing should she have insulted him by assuming him older than his years. “It’s not rude.” It wasn’t rude to return a question to her anyway. “I just turned 22 a few months ago.” The author answered honestly. She couldn’t stop from smiling that her recommendation was enough to sway him, a natural reaction from anyone that their opinion seemed to matter. “Okay, I’ll be right back.” With her jacket having been placed on the back of her chair she rose to her feet and retrieved her purse from the pocket then headed off towards the counter.

“There is no need for you to speak in the same manner if you rather would not, I will not be offended” Not by a mortal, he would never hold them to the same standards as he held his people but he also treated them differently. He was more casual with mortals, by his standards at least which he had been taught were still very formal. He was in their world, despite being royalty he was a guest in mortal society and he kept that in mind.

“You were very right in calling me Oppa, you are welcome to keep on doing so” In the back of his mind he found the exchange funny, there was nothing else he could be after all...apart from maybe Ahjussi, but she was unaware of that “I just prefer using more formal language myself, you do not need to follow my lead”

“You know I have.” There was no point being coy about it. She liked all the artists she’d heard under his label and so she was almost always up to date with the latest music videos and releases from the company. With a nod of her head she once again confirmed her approval for the models aesthetic which she could certainly appreciate even if she wasn’t attracted to himself.

“I can’t disagree with you.” She really couldn’t. Jinah’s boss definitely had a good eye for the people he took on. “When you say he’s a good guy though it doesn’t sound like it’s totally believable followed by you wanting to punch him.” She teased her friend even if it did mean taking it a little out of context. “Guessing he’s just a bit much at times, right?”

“Hey, you might have missed this one!” She knew Nari kept up but she wouldn’t just assume that everything had been seen. The only reason Jinah kept up so well was because it was a large part of her job but she didn’t doubt how hectic all the different releases and comebacks could seem to an outsider.

Jinah let out a laugh, taking her phone back once the video was done and returning her hands to her coffee cup after putting the phone into her handbag “No, he really is a good guy, I guess our personalities just clash a little. I couldn’t handle his energy but that doesn’t make him bad. I’ve had a few fun conversations with him. He’s just a bit much, like you said, he takes a lot to keep up with”