KIAN: hey iโm comin to pick you upย ๐ KIAN: a new sushi place opened downtown KIAN: & donโt even try to tell me u donโt like sushi KIAN: u canโt swerve me this time
What I am telling you, before you begin my story, is this: I crave truth. And I lie.
Tana French
there he was, gorging on his third funnel cake with absolutely no regret. the mix of his body issues and manonโs death had brought out his emotional eating side โ strong.ย โdelicious.โ he hummed, licking the powdered sugar from his fingertips before his gaze rose, locking on someone quite familiar.ย โoh, uh, hey.โ he muttered, quickly grabbing a napkin to wipe himself off before he moved further down the bench to make room for them.ย โenjoying yourself?โ
โnot really.โ he sighs, slipping into the seat next to jisun with ease. the bench is large enough for the both of them to fit comfortably, but kian still settles up right next to him, their thighs pressed together. he likes to call it a test to see other peopleโs boundaries.ย โwhat about you?โ he asks, not even asking for permission as he snatches a piece of the funnel cake from the plate. is it rude? yes. does kian care? not even a little bit.ย โwhy do you think these things are so good?โ he suddenly questions, curiosity lacing his words.ย โi mean... itโs just bread and powdered sugar, right? itโs nothing.โ he explains.
SEOJUN: isnโt that a good thing?? SEOJUN: if you stop replying iโll know to come bring you a pillow and a blanketย ๐ SEOJUN: encourage?? bad behavior?? iโd never SEOJUN: i do what i can!! SEOJUN: oh :( okay :(ย SEOJUN: iโm a GREAT study partner, iโll have you know!! not distracting at all SEOJUN: maybe we can do something fun after youโre done though!ย ๐
KIAN: no its college junnie weโre suppose to be livin it up KIAN: there u go again bein too nice to me KIAN: donโt frown..... its not like i donโt want you to..... KIAN: iโm sure you are but i wonโt wanna study if ur around KIAN: like what? โบโบโบ KIAN: i mean either way iโd love to as long as ur not busy
SEOJUN: if anyone believes in you, itโs me SEOJUN: but if you need to take a breakโฆ thatโs okay too!! take care of yourselfย ๐ SEOJUN: dangerous territory is my middle name SEOJUN: mr. seojun dangerous territory anything SEOJUN: i donโt know!! you could choose anyone you want toย SEOJUN: i guess i can make an exception for youย ๐ SEOJUN: but if anyone asks, iโm sick SEOJUN: i donโt want to get a rebellious reputationย
KIAN: i always wanna take a break tho like when does it become a problem? KIAN: weird middle name....... ur parents good? KIAN: bad joke ik i blame it on my brain bein fried KIAN: what makes u think i can just choose anyone i want to? KIAN: iโd still choose u anyway ya know ur my favorite KIAN: wait so....... u want me to lie for u?? KIAN: u may not want a rebellious reputation but i donโt wanna be known as a liar eitherย ๐
MOONSU: a LAME start. if anyone wanted to come close to me, they shouldโve started with that PLUS a giant teddy bear, and a specialized playlist of at least twenty songs that perfectly represent their feelings for you. duh! amateurs, really. MOONSU: hmโฆ iโll see what i can do. iโve been saving up a lot, and i canโt think of a single thing more important to spend my money on than you.ย ๐ food? whatโs that? i just need sunshine and water and your love to survive.ย ๐ MOONSU: me? just practicing a monologue for tomorrow. nothing super important. i always miss you when youโre not with me. MOONSU: WAIT. or do you meanโฆ MISS me? because in that caseโฆ yeah, i MISS you, too. especially now that i know people are trying to steal you from me :(
KIAN: thats why iโm dating you & not them KIAN: damn you make me wish i was more creative KIAN: gonna have to step up my game if i wanna keep up KIAN: otherwise someone else might sweep YOU off your feet KIAN: canโt have em stealin you away from me KIAN: ur so cute lol..... just missin you in general KIAN: can i see you tonight? or are you busy?ย ๐
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