reaching the 7th heaven

[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] Never heard of you– ever [ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] You must not be as important as you believe yourself to be (◠‿◠✿) [ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] I didn’t realize I’d be moving into a house with someone as egotistical as you [ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] Are you sure you’re not twelve or something?

[ Contact name changed → Actual Byuntae ]

[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] Pedo? [ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] excuse me? [ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] what do you think you are? [ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] what apples? what is wrong with you?

[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] you “no likey”? [ ✉ → Random Roomie ] are you 12? [ ✉ → Random Roomie ] do you even actually know what a byuntae is?

[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] what tent are you in? [ ✉ → Random Roomie ] i’m bored [ ✉ → Random Roomie ] keep me company?  (◠‿◠✿)

Xander rolled his eyes to the back of his head. It had taken them longer than expected to set up their tent and all he wanted to do was sleep. Being released just a few days before from the hospital, he had a cast placed around his right arm, bandaged temporarily so that he could participate in the event. The doctors, gave him well written instructions on what he could and couldn’t do, moreover “shouldn’t” do, and allowed him to appear on camera. It was his first time meeting Alexander, which made him even more irritated. It wasn’t that the guy was a bad guy, in fact, Xander thought her was pretty nice. The problem was, was that the guy barely spoke a full out conversation to him. You’d think he’d try to spend every waking moment talking to me. Because you know, I’m the great Xander Kung and everyone wants to talk to me. But no, Alex wasn’t like that. To ease the tension, Xander thought to push more conversation. “Hey, you aren’t too bad at roughing it aren’t you?” he asked trying to hold a smile without making things awkward.

Xander threw a mild fit as he looked down at his clock. It was official, he had been up for exactly 48 hours; having no rest or breaks in between from his hectic schedule, he quickly rushed the autograph session he was in. Giving his manager a look of disgust, he managed to pull through just a bit longer to wave off the remaining fans. This hadn’t been the first time that his schedule overlapped, but it was beginning to feel unbearable.

“Hyung, can we please rest for a second? Allow me to sleep for an hour at least?” he asked as him and his other members entered the van. “Oi oi, you and your prince-like demands. You have ten minutes to sleep on our way to the radio station, just hold in for another two hours” was all he could reply. Xander kept a firm grip on his hands as he resisted from breaking off the seat in front of him. Taejoon, the leader, looked up and blinked multiple times at the male. With little comfort all he could do was scoff. “Wah. Maknae have enough? I’ve been at this for several years day in and day out. You can’t handle a two nighter?” Taejoon let out a breath of air as it soon became dense in the car. “Don’t take it personally Xander-ah. But you should be greatful that the company is allowing you to do multiple events, especially with your young age. The drama’s, movie debut, our comeback? All those at once? You’re all anyone in K-pop is talking about. Trust me, your efforts and all nighters will be worth it in the end” he said before giving a pat on the back. Just as the van was about to pull away from the curb, a female with outstretched bangs across her forehead, and short legs came up to the window.

She gave the man a look of weary tiredness, a bit weary of his constant attitude. “Calling me a hag is so low, you child.” Miyeon spat back. At his threat, her face did not falter. “Do you really think that scares me? Cha Miyeon? Me?” She continued to repeat the word ‘me’ in disbelief (and slight offense) that he would believe that fans were the most of her worries. “You really don’t know who I am.”

Xander rolled his eyes. “You dare be rude to the great Xander Kung? Wench, bow down to me” he said pointing at his feet. “You’re a peasant. But I am a greek god. If you keep belittling me like this then I can’t guarantee you will be blinded by my hotness” he smirked. “It’s okay, really. Many girls try to deny me, but I know they are totally in love with me”.

She glared at the other, both in disgust and anger. “Xander Kung, you’re actually horrible.” Though initially she’d done her best to be kind to the boy as he’d settled in, those days were now long gone. Now she considered herself to be more comfortable with the boy, while he considered him self even more comfortable. “If you don’t get me that box of food I’ll– I’ll–” She had no idea of what she would say, which was why her words that followed surprised her. “I’ll tell everyone that you’re so afraid of riding a skateboard that you need to cling onto me for support.” Her whisper was more of a hiss as she leaning in towards the other to speak the venomous words.

Xander dropped his napkin as he darted his eyes in the direction of Miyeon. “You wouldn’t dare you hag” he said eyeing her out even harder. “My fans are gonna think I’m weak, and helpless, and ooooh you will pay” he said trying to sound threatening, though deep inside he was worried. “Fine, then you’ll feel the wrath of my fans once they find out you had an exclusive dinner with me and my band members a few nights ago” he said crossing his arms.

“Not again.” She mumbled under breathe, heaving a heavy sigh just moments following. “Must you always pull that card?” Miyeon huffed. Of the idols in the house, Xander seemed to be home a lot more often. This had only offered him a bundle of opportunities to poke fun at the smaller girl. “I’m hungry and grumpy and kinda wanna kick you right now– but we’re on television.”

Xander smirked while glancing at a nearby camera plastered against the ceiling. “Thank you producers for saving my soul” he said dramatically before gazing back at the girl. “It was a blessing that I was brought into this world right? You’re lucky enough to even be in the presence of mwah” he said licking his fingers from finishing his food. Miyeon was still left hungry.

She rolled her eyes irritably at the boy. It was so like him to bring up her height on a daily basis. She couldn’t help that she was just a lot shorter than the average person in Korea. Through her teens she’d gone from speaking to most at eye level, to needing to look up as she spoke in order to maintain eye contact. “You’re not that much taller than me!” Miyeon snapped, turning back to reach for the box of macaroni. 

Still chewing a piece of his roll, he stood up almost immediately, walking besides her to show what puberty had to offer. “See this?” he asked while raising his hands, holding it over his head. “There is a fine line, way over your head showing that I am taller. Not only that, but I am taller by A LOT” he said resting his case and taking a firm seat back at the counter. “Have fun trying to reach macaroni” he giggled while poking at his roll once more.

farris frowned, crossing her arms as she gave up on the cabinet. she moved to sit down, “it’s not my fault i’m small, okay?” she huffed, shaking her head. “i’m not even that short! i’m almost 160cm i’ll have you know.” she spoke matter-of-factly, pouting at the boy. “don’t call me shorty. i’m not that short, okay?”

Xander laughed as he set down his fork. He didn’t mean for her to take his comment so literally. “Chill. I was only poking fun. If you were really determined to get that food then you’d try harder, find a way around an obstacle; better yet, overcome the obstacle” he pointed out. From what seemed like simple breakfast had turned into a philosophical morning session.

Yoona laughed, shaking her head. “Not really sheltered– my parents probably thought it was a waste after they’d already installed a theater in the left wing of the house.” She moved her finger to scroll through the homescreen. “But I think Netflix is way cooler” 

At his response, Yoona beamed. “There’s nothing wrong with loving children movies! I cried watching Toy Story 3 and probably every Disney classic ever.” Immediately she launched into a passionate description of her favorite Disney character, eyes sparkling with more life than she had ten minutes ago. In the middle of a deep explanation on the subject of fairies, Yoona stopped. “Sorry, I must be boring you to death right now.” She said sheepishly. 

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Xander hadn’t realized, but he couldn’t keep his eyes off the girl. “Not at all, it’s no bore. Trust me, if you were boring me to death I would have jumped out of that window already” he laughed while pointing towards the nearby sill. “If you like them as much as I do then we should watch something kid friendly” he suggested, hoping that she would take into consideration that he wanted to watch a kid movie as well. “What haven’t you watched, maybe then we could watch something new” Xander found that hard to say considering that he had watched almost every disney, pixar, kid show on the planet. By the looks of Yoona’s face he was sure she was having a difficult time choosing what she hadn’t watched too.

Yoona followed Xander’s instructions obediently, propping her foot on a stray cushion. She smiled up at him before looking away, embarrassed. “Sorry for being such a burden. You really don’t have to do this you know… Cleaning my wound was more than enough.” Xander must have been in the middle of something before her accident made him rush over. Not to mention that it was pretty dark outside– he must be tired.  “Ah, I’ve never seen a Netflix before.” She remarked curiously, craning her neck to get a better look. “I’m guessing it’s some kind of online theater?” As the screen flashed with various movie titles, Yoona’s eyes widened in wonder. “There’s so many to choose from! Let’s just go with your favorite.” 

Xander snapped his head back to face the girl. “Wha- You don’t know what Netflix is???? Are you sheltered? Did you hit your head while dropping that?” he asked pointing down at the floor while keeping his eyes on her. Handing her his phone, he allowed her to scroll through the choices. When he realized she was struggling to make a decision, he decided to add in.

“I like old action movies...and occasionally the children movies...don’t tell anyone” he said shyly.

[ msg → kung fu jackass ] omg are you going soft on me [ msg → kung fu jackass ] thats disgusting  [ msg → kung fu jackass ] like [ msg → kung fu jackass ] dont u ever

Yoona felt another wave of nausea wash over her. Diagnosed with unnaturally low blood pressure, it made even the smallest cuts and burns a pain to deal with. Any form of blood loss wasn’t good for her, especially since her wounds healed slower than most. 

Yoona sucked in her breath, feeling Xander’s hands on her cheek. Since when did he get so close? Half remembering her doctor’s words, Yoona shakily let out the breath she was holding and slowly began to breath in and out. When she felt her heart and brain return to its normal pace, her eyes fluttered open. “Ah– yes, I’m fine.” She murmured, hastily rubbing away the tears with the ends of her sleeve. A moment later she paused to shyly peer up at him. “Sorry for making you worry.” 

When she was all bandaged up, Xander couldn’t help but feel completely relieved. Never in his life had he felt so scared for a girl. Quickly he helped her up, directing her down onto her bed. “Elevate it, and don’t move it too much” he instructed while sitting beside her. “I’m going to take care of you from now on...because you’re going to do something reckless to yourself if I’m not watching you” he concluded. Pulling out his phone, he began pressing buttons against his screen. When he was finished, he flipped the screen over for her to watch. “What do you want to watch? We’ll distract your pain with a movie” he suggested while showing all the movies available on Netflix.