kim yugyeom - 971117

Gee, I was barely half serious when it slipped my lips and now I’m under pressure. But, I’ll do my best for you– Maybe even take some cooking lessons when I get the chance. [ `lets out a quiet but hearty laugh before watching her again, his hands fiddling the hem of his shirt to occupy himself as she did what she needed to ] So, it’s just like cooking instant noodles minus the MSG? [ `he guessed, returning from the pantry with the broth he didn’t even know he had ] 

{`She laughed loudly at his reaction, one hand coming over her lips} I was only kidding! You don’t have to, really! But, hey, cooking lessons sounds fun. We should take some classes together as just something to do for fun. Ah– {`She smiled, taking the broth to pour it into the boiling water} Yeah, I guess you could say that but not really? It’s kind of hard to explain really… But next we’ll have to throw in the noddles.

I don’t think it would be possible-- you’re skills are way ahead of mine. That is, unless you pretend to be a beginner or I pretend to be as good as you. But it wouldn’t be fun for you to start from the bottom and it would be a disaster for me to start higher, aye? Does that even make sense-- [ `he stops his babbling; his lips shaping into an ‘o’ ] Well I mean if it’s somewhat similar then I’ve got one part down if ever I want to make it myself. Noodles, noodles~

By this time Yugyeom could literally feel the apartment rumble. He remained quiet as Soonyoung scuffled through the room and when he was found, a sheepish smile crept on his lips. Biting on the inside of his cheek, he stood from his hiding spot and leaned against the bench top, stretching over like a cat a little too comfortably. “I don’t know actually. I originally wanted to apologise, so… Sorry?” Yugyeom wanted to put in a nicer, more polite way but it might have been too late. The other would either snap even more or let him go – he hoped for the latter. 

After taking a deep breath, Soonyoung looked at his neighbor and arched his brow. “It’s fine… just… yeah whatever.” He rubbed his eyes, trying to keep himself awake and then looking back at the other. “So what do you want now? I forgave you, do you want a drink or something so you can finally let me sleep?”

Yugyeom was taken aback. He was surely expecting to be kicked out. “Drink, good idea. Yes, a drink would be nice. Please.” Yugyeom finally settled himself on a stool by the bench top. “You know, I’m really sorry for bothering you. I don’t see you around often, though.” 

“Ohh we got a sassy Yugyeom right here.” She wryly smiled at the other. She leaned back on the chair and made herself at home. “Alright then Mr. Sassy Pants, give me your best shot and prepare something delicious for me.” Choa wiggled her eyebrows keeping the same smile she had seconds ago. “That better be good or I’m leavin’.” She joked. Of course, she was not that shallow. Choa was just so comfortable around Yugyeom, teasing him became a normal thing for her.

Truthfully, Yugyeom had nothing up his sleeves nor did he know if there were enough ingredients in the pantry to be able to cook up something. Nevertheless he kept his game on, not letting the moment of confidence falter from Choa’s threat(?). “Hm, should I make entree, main or dessert? What are you in the mood for?” He asked to kill time to think about what he did know how to make whilst pretending to search for an apron which he in fact does not have.

Yugyeom followed behind, quickly scanning the shelves in case he was forgetting something, but still listening to the other. “It will get better over time,” raising a brow from his response; speaking as if he understood what it was like to be famous, “Make the most of the time you have when you aren’t being followed by fans twenty-four seven.” Once at the registers, like a gentleman he gestured for her to go ahead of him. “My name’s Yugyeom. Kim Yugyeom.”

The girl smiled and bowed a little as she went ahead, turning around slightly to keep the conversation going. “Yeah, I know it will, we just started out, and it takes time to get recognised, with all the girl groups out there nowadays.” She fell silent and pondered over her thoughts, lips parting slightly. The beep that sounded out of the register jotted her back, quickly handing the cashier exact change; as always, she’s here every other day to get the same thing. “Hm, Yugyeom, that’s a nice name. Are you studying nearby?”

He nodded with a grin, once to acknowledge the man over the counter (who ignored him in return) and once towards the idol. “Thanks my mother gave it to me.” Yugyeom fished the money from his pocket and grabbed his purchase with a quick ‘thank you’. “I go to a school in the province. Time to time I like to travel back and forth from Seoul to home.” He shakes his milk carton before opening it up and taking a sip, a sigh of satisfaction following afterwards. 

He squinted his eyes at the other and blinked when he saw him entering his place so suddenly, huffing and looking around for his neighbour. “Seriously it’s almost 2am and after you woke me up with your fucking moans you wanna play fucking hide and seek?” Usually, Soonyoung wouldn’t swear that much but since his tiredness was taking over his body he just couldn’t control it. “Where the hell are you.” He grunted, then sighing when he saw the other hiding behind the bench. “What the fuck do you want?”

By this time Yugyeom could literally feel the apartment rumble. He remained quiet as Soonyoung scuffled through the room and when he was found, a sheepish smile crept on his lips. Biting on the inside of his cheek, he stood from his hiding spot and leaned against the bench top, stretching over like a cat a little too comfortably. “I don’t know actually. I originally wanted to apologise, so... Sorry?” Yugyeom wanted to put in a nicer, more polite way but it might have been too late. The other would either snap even more or let him go -- he hoped for the latter. 

Well, then maybe I can trust you more now that I know that! I’ll be expecting something really nice and delicious next time you invite me.I won’t help you at all. {`She nods once, taking the bowl, then walks to the sink to fill it up with water; she then places it on top of the stove and turns the knob to boil} Now you just have to wait for this to boil and you pour in the chicken broth and after that we add the chicken and noddles. I think I saw you had broth, so can you pass it to me please? 

Gee, I was barely half serious when it slipped my lips and now I’m under pressure. But, I’ll do my best for you-- Maybe even take some cooking lessons when I get the chance. [ `lets out a quiet but hearty laugh before watching her again, his hands fiddling the hem of his shirt to occupy himself as she did what she needed to ] So, it’s just like cooking instant noodles minus the MSG? [ `he guessed, returning from the pantry with the broth he didn’t even know he had ] 

Pursing her lips together, she just nodded at the other before immediately shaking her head. “No, no. I don’t have any other schedules. Other than a late night practice but other than that I’m free.” Seeing that the bleeding had somewhat slowed it’s process, Yein was able to breathe normally. Not having to worry about her friend. “You aren’t taking up my time, Yugyeom-ah.” She smiled softly while looking over at her unnies. Her manager dropped the two of them off at a local convenience store. After her van drove off, she walked inside to purchase a ice pack for him. “Were you waiting for me outside the building?”

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At the mention of him cooking, Choa exaggeratedly widened her eyes and look at him as if she wasn’t believing him. “You cook? Is that for real?” Choa placed her hands over her lips and acted so surprised. She then stood up and looked around his place. “Do you have a fire extinguisher here… You know, just in case…”  

He went from a skip to a slow walk, looking over his shoulder with a quiet growl. Rolling his eyes, he turned his full body towards her, his hands on his hips in a sassy but playful manner. “I probably should because of safety precautions but I bet it’s a surprise to you that I actually don’t. Why? Because there have never been any cases where I actually need to use it.” 

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{`She begins to take out all that was needed to make a perfect chicken noodle soup, giggling softly at his question} How about you come over here and I’ll show you what you need to do so next time you don’t need to call me over when you’re craving something like soup. I’m not always in Korea, you know? Okay, so first thing we need to do is get the water in the cooking bowl to boil so where do you have that bowl? Can you get it for me?  

[ `he rolls his sleeves up to his elbows, nodding with a grin ] True, maybe by the time you come back for another visit, I can prepare something for you. That is, without any mishaps. I’m actually not that bad of a cook when I’m familiar with the recipe. [ `he grabbed the bowl from his cupboard like instructed handed it to her, watching closely ]