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[apriorisea]

literally amazing how many different songs the human mind can store. we are music boxes

[apriorisea]

Hi!!! I’ve been binge reading your writings these days! I really wanted to say that i loved it! My favorite one so far is BUT I STILL WANT YOU. I live for the angst! And your writing really did radiate jimin and oc’s pain. I could help but ask, is there a part 3? Beacause i couldn’t click on the link posted. Anyway, i hope you update on that story soon. I really liked it. And you really wrote kt beautifully. Thank you for sharing your work! 💜💜💜💜

-Hi! Thank you so much for your sweet words! I'm so glad you are enjoying my stuff, and grateful that you took the time to leave such a nice comment!

I hopefully fixed the link to part 3, but if not, here it is again! I Still Want You Part 3

Let me know if there are still any problems! Thank you again and I hope you are having a wonderful day 💕💜

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"Thanks for Marrying Me" Jungkook x You

"Drive safe, okay?" your mom says, pulling you into one more, bone-crushing hug. "I think the roads are kind of busy tonight."

"Okay, okay," you agree, laughing to yourself a little. It didn't seem to matter that you were now officially a grown, married woman: your mom was giving you the same talk you'd gotten since you first got your license. "Don't worry, momma. We'll be fine."

She pulled back, squeezing the tops of your arms as she looked at you with teary eyes. "I love you, sweetie. Congratulations. It was a beautiful day."

The new weight on your left ring finger takes you back to early that afternoon and you smile. "It was a great day. Thanks to you and dad and everyone else who made it so perfect!" You give her another hug. "You guys drive safe, too!"

She smiles tolerantly and nods, climbing into the car and rolling down the window so your dad could say his goodbyes. You waited until they had left the parking lot before turning back to the only remaining people at the reception hall: your brand-new husband and his six brothers.

Jimin and Taehyung are goofing off, dancing around each other in a contest to see who could be the most annoying. Yoongi catches your eye and shakes his head a little.

You grin. "How on earth do you guys have so much energy still??"

Jimin cackles. "We didn't have to do anything today!"

"We got fed delicious food, drank a little, danced a lot," Hoseok summarized. "It was a perfect day for us!"

You automatically caught your husband's eye. He gave you a quick wink.

Namjoon was nodding. "We just got to enjoy you guys," he agreed.

"And dress up all fancy," Jin added, straightening the lapel of his ridiculously expensive suit.

On his next pass around Jimin, Taehyung accidentally bumps into your husband, and just like that, you see his energy meter hit empty.

"Okay." Crossing the circle to reach you, Jungkook slips his arm around your waist. "I think it's time for us to go." He turns to kiss your cheek, making a show of worrying over you. "My beautiful bride is exhausted."

Immediately, the 95s stop messing around. "Of course," Taehyung says seriously. "It's your wedding night. You guys should get some rest."

"...Right," says Namjoon, as the others snicker to themselves, knowing full-well that Tae had said that in earnest. "Anyway, we better go."

You're still giggling at Yoongi's bemused reaction to Taehyung's comment when Jin catches you in a hug. "Congratulations," he says seriously. "We're all really happy for you both."

You smile. "Thanks for everything. Drive back safe, okay?" Apparently you don't even need a full 24 hours before morphing into your mother.

Jungkook literally has to shut the car door in Taehyung's face, but finally, the two of you are alone. Wrapping your arms around his waist, you look up at him in concern. "You okay, babyboy?"

He smiles absentmindedly at his favorite nickname, but doesn't really answer the question. You understand.

Reaching up to kiss him, you say, "Let's go."

He helps you into the car, closes the door gently behind you, and as he crosses to get to his side, you can't help but grin. He was yours now, officially. You still couldn't understand how you'd gotten so lucky.

When he joins you in the car, you reach for his hand immediately. "I love you."

"I love you, too, darling," he responds, bring your hand up to his lips. He releases a heavy gust of breath; now that the two of you were alone, you see him start to unwind, decompressing after the social pressures of the day. Grinning a little, he adds: "Thanks for marrying me."

You snort-laugh, but squeeze his hand as you say, "Anytime."

He's smiling now, too, as he releases your hand to turn on the car.

"It was a long day," you go on, leaning back against the seat. "So many people came, which was really nice."

He raises an eyebrow but doesn't really agree.

You smile. "But you know the best thing? Now I get you to myself for 2 whole weeks. Just you and me, no commitments, no crowds, no dancing brothers..."

He laughs at this, and you can actually see the battery start to charge again. "That sounds amazing," he says honestly, twisting in his seat to give you another kiss. "You and me, forever." When you nod happily, he winks at you. "Ready to go?"

"With you? Of course!"

It doesn't surprise you at all that, instead of taking the exit that would lead you guys back home, he keeps going. You drive in relative quiet, your hand in his, watching as the freeway signs fly past. When he does finally choose an exit, you realized you were right: he was taking you to your favorite place, Our Place you guys called it. The spot where the two of you had spent so much time together, star-gazing, talking, listening to music, kissing. After the hectic drain of the day, you knew that what your new-husband needed most right now was a little alone time with you.

When he parks the car, he turns to look at you, a wordless question on his face.

You lean over and kiss him. "Great idea, babyboy."

His expression blossoms into that perfect, happy-bunny grin and he turns off the car. "Thank you," he says quietly, before throwing his door open and practically running to open yours for you.

Once you're both out, he gingerly helps you settle on the hood of the car, then climbs up next to you. You snuggle against him immediately and he presses a long kiss to your forehead.

The two of you sit in silence for a good 10 minutes, relishing being alone together, tangled up and blissfully happy. The night sky is bright and full of stars, and you grin as you feel him absently playing with the ring on your finger.

Sensing your grin, he kisses the side of your head and murmurs, "A perfect ending to a perfect day."

You can't help but agree.

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"They Can Wait" Taehyung x You

Your sister slips her arm around your waist, squeezing you once before effortlessly pulling you away from the conversation with a pleasant smile directed at your second cousin's uncle's friend. "Not that we don't love Mr. Talks-A-Lot," she says as she guides you across the room, "But it's 9:45!"

"Oh. Thanks, I completely lost track of time. I feel bad, though, I know there's some people I haven't talked to yet...."

She rolls her eyes. "No way. This is your day. You do what you want! Remember?"

You smile at her enthusiastic encouragement. "Right, right." You turn to scan the room, looking for---

She squeezes you again. "He's already back there. I came to get you."

Wrapping your arms around her in a hug, you can't help but fix her hair as you release her. "You're the best. What would I do without you?"

"Crash and burn," she shrugs. The two of you are near the hall that leads to the changing rooms that had been set aside for you and your new husband. "I'd offer to come help you out of this," she lifts a section of the lacy, white skirt of your dress, "but.....I think someone else can handle that." She gives you a little wink.

You give her a playful shove. "Mind out of the gutter, dummy."

She makes one last face at you before leaving, weaving her way effortlessly through the throngs of people still lingering at your reception. The event officially ended at 10:00, but earlier that day you had decided you were not staying all gussied up past 9:45. The guests could say goodbye to comfortably-dressed newlyweds instead.

You push open the door to the changing room and find the most gorgeous man in the world waiting for you. "Hey good-lookin'," you say with a grin.

Taehyung turns, already smiling his crooked, boxy smile at you. "Hi honey."

Crossing to where he stands, you accept his kiss eagerly. "Can you believe how amazing today has been??"

"Of course," he agrees with a shrug. "Every day with you is amazing," he adds with a wink.

You roll your eyes but laugh anyway. "It's been so fun, but I'm exhausted. I'm glad it's time to change." You reach up to take off your dangling, sparkly earring.

He stops you, reaching out to grab your wrist gently. "Wait."

"What's up?"

Smiling a little shyly, he reaches behind him with his free hand and produces a camera.

You sigh, but can't find it in yourself to be truly annoyed with him. "More pictures, Tae?"

He slides his hand down your arm to rest on your hip. "Just a few," he says persuasively. "I just wanted to get a few of you in your dress, my beautiful wife. I want to remember this day forever." When you blush at the compliment, he leans down and kisses your cheek. "Please?"

You give in immediately, turning your face to catch his lips in a kiss. "All right. But can we do it quickly? My comfy clothes are calling my name!"

His face breaks into a delighted smile, more little boy now than grown-up gorgeous man. "Of course!" He pulls you into him, catching your lips eagerly for a more intense kiss.

"Okay okay okay," you laugh as you pull away. "If you want pictures, you better not ruin my makeup just yet."

"Oh definitely not," he agrees seriously. He fixes a strand of hair behind your ear, then leans in and whispers, "The makeup ruining comes later tonight."

You shiver as his lips graze your ear and hit his stomach lightly. "No teasing!"

He giggles and steps back, looking altogether too pleased with himself.

Taking a small breath to calm your now-racing heart, you self-consciously straighten your skirt. "So...how do we start?"

For the next 15 minutes, you move from standing next to the giant flower arrangements that decorate the changing room to sitting on the ornate, velvet-covered couch while Taehyung poses you, murmuring encouragement and instructions in equal measure. Though you remain fully-clothed and he stays at a distance, the moment feels so intimate and beautiful that you can barely contain the way your heart swells as you watch your brand-new husband take yet another picture.

"Lovely." Taehyung has finally lowered the camera, watching you with a look that's mostly joy and just a tiny bit of lust. "My beautiful wife. Thank you."

You smile but before he can put the camera away, you lift one hand and beckon him to join you on the couch. He grins and bounds towards you, collapsing next to you happily.

Turning to face you, he asks, "Is it makeup ruining time now?" with a little wink.

Every part of you wants to answer yes, but you manage to keep it under control. "Not yet," you laugh, pushing a strand of his hair back out of his face. "You have pictures of me; now I want some pictures of us."

He smiles playfully. "Isn't that what we hired a photographer for? Isn't that why Jungkookie had his camera out the whole day?"

"Sure," you agree. "But...I like your style better."

He swells with pride. "Okay then," he says, trying to fake modesty. "Let's take some together!" As he goes to lift his camera again, he catches sight of his watch. "Oh...but...it's getting kind of late. What about all our guests?"

Leaning over, you kiss his cheek softly. "They can wait. This is our day."

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"I Will Not!" Jimin x You

"How on earth did we end up with so much stuff?" you ask as you study the stacks in front of you.

Your brand-new husband comes up behind you, snaking his arm around your waist and kissing your cheek. "Because people love us," he says with a grin.

You laugh. "People love you."

Jimin frowns and pulls you into his arms more securely. "People love us."

You twist around to look at him. "Okay, okay," you agree, leaning up to kiss the tip of his nose. "You're right. You win. Everyone adores us."

"Very good." He tucks a strand of hair behind your ear and smiles suddenly.

"...What?"

He shakes his head slightly. "Nothing. You're just beautiful. Like always. Except now..." his grin turns cheeky. "You're officially my beautiful girl.

"Yep," you agree, feeling your heart pound a little. "I am." Pushing back a step, you pretend to smooth out your gray hoodie. "I think I should've just married you in this, though." Tired of being in your gorgeous, expensive wedding dress, you'd changed into a hoodie and sweats as soon as the last guests had left---though you'd kept your hair in its beautiful, curled updo.

He shrugs, still grinning. "Whatever you think, babygirl. Do you wanna do it over again?" He reaches for your hand. "We can do it right now, if you want. Just like this."

You study him; unlike you, he was still in his tux pants and button-down shirt---though you'd taken the liberty of having him undo several of the top buttons. "Hmm...." you pretend to think. "No one's here to perform the ceremony." But you still take his hand, unable to stifle the delighted giggle as he pulls you into him suddenly.

"That's all right." He takes both of your hands in his, mimicking the stance the two of you had taken earlier that day. "Do you take me to be your husband?"

Even though it's a joke, you feel your heart go all squishy at the question. "Absolutely. I'll take you forever." You barely finish your sentence before he's pressing a kiss to your lips. "Hey," you say when you break apart, "That part's not supposed to happen yet!"

"Okay okay okay." He straightens, holding your hands in chaste position again, though there's still that twinkle in his eye. "Do I take you to be my intelligent, beautiful, wonderful, amazing wife?" He pauses.

"Well? Do you?" you prompt.

"I do," he says softly, and the gentle determination in his voice takes your breath away. "I'm the luckiest man alive, of course I do." He starts to lean in again, but you interrupt him.

"We now pronounce each other husband and wife!" You drop his hands, reaching instead to wrap your arms around his waist. "Kiss me!"

He obliges, taking your face gently in his hands before taking your breath away.

This time when you break away, he rests his forehead against yours, eyes still closed, and whispers, "I love you."

"I love you too, Jiminie," you say, opening your eyes to get a sneak peek of him, this wonderful, gorgeous man who was now yours forever. You stay there a moment longer, before reaching out to kiss his cheek. "Now. We'd better get all of this out of here..."

He sighs, but pulls back and nods. "You're right." Eying the stuff again, he says, "I think we can get this done in two trips."

After the first trip out to your car, you realize he's right, so as you carry out the second round of boxes, you pause for a moment to thank the staff for their hard work. As you turn to go, one of them says smilingly, "Have a wonderful evening, you blessed newlyweds!"

As soon as you're outside, you turn to look at Jimin. "We're married. I can't get over that."

He laughs giddily. "Yes, we are. We're married." Suddenly overcome, he tips his head back and says it again, this time at the top of his lungs. "We're married!"

You laugh, caught off guard by his sudden outburst, but he wasn't done.

"I got married to the most beautiful woman in the universe," he's going on, still carrying the boxes tot he car. "I love her, I love her, I love her!"

You reach the car first, shoving the boxes in before you drop them from laughing so hard. "Shh!" you manage, reaching out for him. "It's late!"

"I don't care! I have the most amazing, wonderful, beautiful wife!" he continues at the same volume.

Before you have a chance, someone down the street is suddenly yelling back, telling your husband to shut up.

His grin grows even bigger as he put his boxes in the car and turns on his heel to yell out again: "I will not!" He grabs your hand, pulling you to him. "She's my wife and the whole world should know it!"

Seeing no other option, you lean up and kiss him, closing the car door as you do. "All right, all right," you say when you release him. "I think they get it. Let's go home now!"

He nods, but you catch that glint in his eye again and reach out to catch his chin in your hand.

"Come on, Mr. Park," you say, smiling a little. "Your wife is tired."

It works like magic. He brushes a strand of your hair back and kisses your forehead. "Let's go home, my lovely bride."

He opens your door and shuts it behind you. You watch him carefully as he walks around the hood of the car, relieved when he makes it to the driver's door without incident. He opens the door, climbs in, starts the car---and then, before you can stop him, rolls down his window and yells again: "I'M MARRIED!!!!"

You can't even be that mad.

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"A Lot of Bests" Namjoon x You

It had been a whirlwind: ceremony, dinner, reception, dancing, laughing, singing, pictures, food, more pictures, more food, happy-tears, cake, bubbles, confetti, change of clothes, triple-checked luggage, airport traffic---but finally, finally, you and your new husband were alone together.

Well, almost.

You look up to where Namjoon is standing at the counter, double-checking your seat reservations for the red-eye flight that would take both of you to your perfect honeymoon paradise. With his hectic schedule, the only way you were able to even have a honeymoon was by leaving directly after the celebrations, trying to soak up as much time-off as possible. It had made for an insanely-paced day, but now, sitting in your comfy travel clothes---your hair still done up fancy and makeup still perfect---waiting to explore a new corner of the world with the man you loved most....You couldn't complain.

Namjoon returns to where you're sitting, and you can't help but internally groan a little at how gorgeous he looks.

"Everything okay, baby?" you ask, smiling as he stretches a little before collapsing in the seat next to you, slumping down and stretching out.

He rolls over to press a kiss to your shoulder. "Yep," he says happily. "Our seats are secure, we're all checked in, and there is no delay to slow us down!"

Reaching over to smooth down a strand of his hair, you hum contentedly. "That's great, Joonie."

"How do you feel, wife?" he asks, unable to hide just how giddy the simple term makes him.

"Amazing."

He grins and takes your hand in his, pressing it to his lips before letting it settle against his chest.

"It's so weird how empty this place is..." you say, lowering your voice a little. "It's almost like a zombie movie."

He nods seriously. "You're right. A zombie movie would open with a perfectly blissful scene like a wedding..."

"Perfectly blissful?" you repeat with a little grin. "Is that what our wedding day was? Perfectly blissful?"

"Yep." He doesn't hesitate.

You squeeze his hand. "You're right."

The two of you are quiet for a moment, his thumb rubbing lazily over the back of your hand.

"What was your best part?" you ask after a moment.

He thinks about it.

He's quiet for so long, you have to lean forward to see if he accidentally fell asleep. "You can't think of one??"

"Oh, stop," he squeezes your hand. "The problem is there are so many."

You smile. "True. Wanna know what my best part was?" When he hums softly in agreement, you settle into your seat a little better and begin. "Well," you amend, "One of my bests. It was the moment they said 'I now pronounce you husband and wife.' Because we're married. You can't get rid of me now. We're married." You feel your own perfectly giddy smile cross your face.

He laughs; in the nearly empty airport, the sound echoes and carries. "You're right, we are. But that's so funny..."

"What?"

"....because my favorite moment was right after they said that." He turns to look at you. "Because of the look on your face." He smiles as his eyes wander over your expression. "So happy, so perfect, so beautiful, so....mine."

In an instant, you're out of your seat and crowded into his, tangled up together as you kiss him.

When you finally break apart, you rest your forehead against his. "That was a really good one, Joonie."

He smiles. "I love you."

"I love you too. ....I thought of another best."

He laughs. "Well," he shifts in his seat, holding you more comfortably in his lap. "It's a good thing we have..." he checks his watch, "50 minutes until boarding, because so did I. I thought of a lot of bests."

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"Millions of Dances" Hoseok x You

"Yes, yes," he's saying, one arm hovering behind the guests as they walked to the door. "Thank you so much for coming! I hope you had a nice time!" He doesn't wait for them to answer, still smiling brightly as the doors closed behind them.

"Hobi," you say, stifling a laugh. "Do you happen to have a hot date I don't know about??"

He turns to you with a grin, reaching up to adjust his tie as he moves to where you stand in the center of the emptying reception hall. "You don't remember?" he asks, snaking an arm around your waist to pull you closer.

"Hmm..." you pretend to think, feeling giddy at the way your face still flushes at his proximity. "And if I don't? Do I lose good wifey points?"

His grin turns cheeky. "What kind of points did you say?

You roll your eyes. "You heard me."

"Yes," he agrees, moving closer until his lips are inches from yours. "I just wanna hear you say it again..."

Exhaling playfully, you meet his eyes and say slowly: "Good. Wifey. Points." You catch just a glimpse of his euphoric smile before he closes the gap and kisses you.

When he finally pulls back, he takes just a second to smooth out the bodice of your wedding dress. "That's what I thought you said."

You smile and take your turn, straightening his collar. "Actually," you say after a second, "I usually hate the word wifey."

"So I should avoid calling them 'good wifey points' unless I want to lose all of my Good Hubby Points?" he says with a completely straight face.

"...Is it too late to take this back?" You study your ring.

He taps your rear playfully. "Don't even joke." Stepping back (but keeping one hand on the small of your back) he surveys the room. "How many are left?"

You laugh. "Are you playing some kind of game?"

"Not really. I just want them all to leave."

You raise an eyebrow: this was completely contrary to his usual people-loving persona. "Is something wrong?"

Instead of answering, he just gives you a little wink before his attention gets caught by something behind you. "Oh!" he powers-up his charming side again. "Thank you so much for coming!" Lowering his voice, he leans in to kiss your cheek as he says, "I'll be right back, angel."

"Okay. Hubby," you add as he starts to leave.

He turns to give you a look before re-focusing on the lingering guests.

Smiling to yourself, you take a moment to stand in the center of the hall, reliving the night for just a moment. It had been a great party, the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of your and Hoseok's next journey together.

"Excuse me?"

Your eyes snap open and you turn to find the hall's manager waiting patiently for you to come back to yourself. "Oh. Sorry." You feel your ears go red, a different sort of blush than before.

He smiles quickly. "No problem. Congratulations on your beautiful day."

"Thank you," you smile back. "It's a beautiful hall. I'm so glad we were able to use it."

He inclines his head slightly. "I am about to clock out for the evening," he begins to explain. "So I wanted to bring you the keys."

You hesitate. "The keys?"

"Yes. You arranged to have use of the hall after the reception hours." The man is clearly exhausted but remains polite despite it. "In order to lock up after you're gone, as agreed, you'll need these." He once again extends the keys to you.

"O-oh. I..." You look over your shoulder for your boyfr---husband---but at that exact moment he appears behind the manager.

"Those are the keys?" he asks cheerfully.

"Yes. If you'll just follow the instructions we sent, everything should be squared away." The manager switches to offering him the set of keys, which Hoseok takes happily.

"Thanks so much. It's such a beautiful building. You made our day even that much better!"

You can't help but smile at this; it was one of the things you loved most about him, his never-ending desire to make people feel special and appreciated.

The manager nods again and, with a quick, final look in your direction, bids you both a goodnight.

When he's gone, your husband takes another quick look around; finding the hall now empty, he seems satisfied.

"Hobi...." you say. "What am I missing?"

He turns to you with another grin. "Nothing, my precious wife."

"Hey---"

Giggling, he reaches for your hand and tows you towards the DJ booth.

"Why did we book the hall for time after the reception?" you ask again, allowing yourself to be guided along but still curious. "...Is everything okay?"

He simply squeezes your hand and then drops it, leaning into the booth to queue something up. Suspicion starts to creep over you, but you decide to wait patiently. The reward is instantaneous when your song---the one you and Hobi loved the most---starts pouring from the hall's speakers.

Turning to you, he takes your hand again and guides you back to the dance floor. "I just wanted this," he says quietly, pulling you into his arms.

"This?"

Drawing you closer, he starts a slow dance. "This," he repeats, leaning in to kiss you.

You settle into his arms, overwhelmed suddenly by the moment, by how much you love him, by how perfectly happy you are. Just the two of you, dancing together in the emptied hall, the first night of your married lives together.

As if he were inside your head, your husband leans in to kiss you again, then says, "This is the first night of the rest of our forever, angel. The first dance of millions."

You laugh a little self-consciously as he gently wipes away your sudden tears. "Millions?"

"Millions, billions, trillions..." he smiles. "I know things aren't always going to be easy," he adds more seriously. "I won't always be able to empty an entire hall so I can spend some time with just you. But I can promise you that I will always dance with you."

"Dancing together for the rest of our lives," you say, squeezing him a little tighter.

"For the rest of forever," he corrects softly. "The best hubby and wifey dance team ever."

"....Don't ruin it."

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Omg, are you back ?!?! Please say yes(no pressure or rush or anything though of course!) But I missed you🥺

Your Jin drabble was so sweet!

I'm sorry this emoji is ginormous, I'm using a new keyboard and haven't quite firgured it out yet...

--First off, I ADORE the ginormous emoji. 🤩

And thank you so much for your sweet words! I am back on a semi-trial basis. Things have just been incredibly busy and I've found that I haven't had enough mental/emotional room to write things as frequently as I had in the past. BUT I'm going to try to keep up on the rest of the requests sitting in my drafts, so hopefully people still at least somewhat enjoy what I do....🥺

Thank you again!!! Your message really made my whole day! 💜💕

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"That's What These Mean" Yoongi x You

"You both look so beautiful!" Your aunt still has your hand gripped firmly between both of hers, and she punctuates every word with a tight squeeze. "So happy, so perfect, so wonderful!"

"Thanks so much," you say for the millionth time, managing to keep your smile intact. "We're so glad you're here." You try to extract your hand, but it's no use.

"When I married your uncle---" she begins, and you feel something inside you start to wither away.

You loved your aunt, you really did, but it had been such a long day, and there were so many people. So much small talk and smiling and pictures and the words "thank you so much" were starting to lose all meaning. You felt your social battery nearing its limit. A few more seconds here and you might implode entirely. It---

"Oh!" Your hand is suddenly released as your aunt's attention is drawn to someone who has appeared behind you; someone who placed one hand on the small of your back and reached out his other to claim your own recently-liberated hand. Your aunt is beaming. "Here's the gentleman himself!"

Yoongi's hand slips around your waist, pulling you back against him slightly as he joins the conversation. "Hello," he says politely and warmly, gently squeezing your fingers. "Sorry to interrupt, but may I steal my lovely wife for a bit?"

Your aunt is still beaming, absolutely thrilled at the sight of him and the two of you together. "Of course!" she gushes, and you could swear she's got tears in her eyes. "I wouldn't keep a man from his beautiful, blushing bride, not for one second!"

Yoongi smiles, still polite, still warm. "Thank you. We're so glad you're here!" And with that, he pulls you away, guiding you across the room with ease.

You allow yourself to be towed away, feeling some of your own warmth return at the feel of his hand wrapped protectively around yours. When you both are stopped for a moment by a passing conga-line, you lean forward and press a kiss to his shoulder. "Thanks, baby," you murmur, straightening just in time to roll your eyes playfully at Hoseok and Taehyung, who were clearly the instigators of the ridiculous dance line.

He responds by squeezing your fingers, but doesn't stop to speak just yet.

A moment later, you realize why: pushing open a door, he leads you into a small room just off the main hall. It's decorated simply, flowers and all, but the main focus is the small, velvet-cushioned couch up against the far wall.

Yoongi closes the door behind you and when you turn to look at him, he gives you a soft smile. "I thought you could use a little break."

Heart exploding with gratitude, you melt into him, wrapping your arms around his waist and holding on tight. "You were right," you mumble against his shoulder.

"I needed it, too," he admits, kissing the side of your head. Pulling back a little, he guides you to the small couch and helps you settle comfortably, arranging your dress in the best way possible. When you're all set, he stays standing for a moment, looking down at you with a strange expression on his face.

"...What?"

He smiles. "You're beautiful."

You feel your entire face flush. "Yoongi..."

Leaning down, he brushes a strand of your hair away from your face. "I love you so much, my sweetheart," he says softly. "I'm happiest when I'm with you."

You close the small gap, kissing him until he's forced to settle on the couch next to you. When you finally break apart, you snuggle into his side, his arms wrapped around you, holding each other tight.

"I love you, too," you say, absently fiddling with a button on his shirt. "I'm so grateful for you and how well you know me."

He kisses your forehead. "Everyone out there is great," he sighs, leaning back against the couch's soft cushions. "But, like always, sometimes I just need to be alone...with you. My beautiful girl." A grin creeps over his face. "My beautiful wife."

"Oh, that's right..." you pretend. "I did marry you today, didn't I?"

Yoongi rolls with it. "Yes, you did. What were you thinking?"

Twisting towards him, you reach up and kiss the tip of his nose. "That I love you more than anything in this whole universe and if I had to spend even a second without you, I'd probably die."

He laughs. "Oh, is that all?"

You nod.

Leaning in to kiss you again, he murmurs against your lips: "I feel the same."

Grinning, you settle into him again, resting your head on his shoulder as he absently played with your fingers. "...How long do you think we can hide out here?"

"As long as we want," he says confidently.

You sigh. "Probably not, considering that it's our wedding reception after all."

"That," he says, squeezing you a little tighter. "is exactly why we can do what we want. It's our party. Plus I'm pretty sure they'll stay distracted by that infernal dance line for a while now..."

This makes you laugh. "Best gift they could ever give us!"

He grins at the sound of your laughter, unable to stop himself from leaning in to kiss your cheek. "Why don't we stay just a little longer? Just until we're both able to face all that again?"

"I like the sound of that," you agree. "But when we do go back, we do it together, okay? No more getting ambushed alone!"

Tapping the ring on his finger, then the one on yours, he says seriously, "No more doing anything scary alone, sweetheart."

You follow his gaze to the rings. "Ah, so that's what these mean." You smile. "That sounds perfect to me."

[apriorisea]

"Day 1" Jin x You

Jin holds another chocolate-covered strawberry to your lips, waiting patiently until you take a bite.

"Thanks," you say around the bite. "Husband," you add with a little grin.

He winks and reaches for his own plate of stacked high with gourmet snack foods. "This was the best idea," he says, squeezing your leg---which is currently comfortably hooked over his own---with his free hand. "I was starving.

You laugh. "I know."

Turning your head away from him, you look out across the wedding hall, taking in the sights and sounds of your closest friends and family enjoying the reception held in your guys' newly-wedded honor. You can't help but smile: it had been a beautiful day, absolutely perfect in every single way, but as you sit snacking next to the love of your life, you can't help but feel that the decision to abandon the dancing and partying in favor of curling up together at your own private, secluded table might be one of the best decisions you'd made.

Eventually, Jin pushes his plate away from him a little and leans back in his seat, one hand still on your leg, the other snaked around the back of your chair. Catching the fond smile on your face, he leans over and kisses your temple. "They look like they're having fun, don't they?"

You nod, but catch him by the lapels of his fancy wedding suit and hold him in place until you get a proper kiss. "Yeah," you agree, scooting closer to him and twisting in your chair to lean against him a little. "Everybody looks pretty happy."

"Mm..." he agrees half-heartedly. "I'll tell you a secret, though," he says, pulling you close and placing a gentle kiss on your ear. "Nobody in the whole wide world is happier than I am right now."

"I---" you start to say, but he cuts you off.

"No, listen." He takes a small breath and it's in that action that you feel the tone change. "Today was absolutely perfect. The only thought in my head the whole day was I'm so happy. So unbelievably, unimaginably happy."

Sitting with your back against his chest you can't see his face or ears, but you just know that they're both cherry-red right now. Your heart swells a little with how much you love this man---your husband. You lean down to softly press your lips to his hand that's draped around you.

"I am married to the most incredible, most beautiful, most perfect woman in the galaxy," he says, and any other time it might sound trite and playful, but the way his voice wavers just a little makes tears gather in the corners of your eyes. "You're mine, princess. My perfect, lovely wife. I..." he trails off, taking a moment to collect his thoughts. "I love you so much more than I could ever say."

At this, you can't help it: you push out of his arms so you can turnt o face him, wrapping your arms around his neck to hold him close for a kiss. When you finally break away, you stay close, murmuring "I love you more" against his lips.

Reaching out to softly brush your hair back from your face, he kisses your forehead and says, "Day 1 of perfect, happy Eternity: check."

You grin. "Happy Day 1, love."

[apriorisea]

You have such a talent for writing!! If you’re still taking requests, I was wondering if you could write about what the wedding night with the boys would be like, just something sweet? like the two of you are finally alone after the ceremony & celebration... and are just taking a moment to take it all in? thank youuu :)

--Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words and your request! I apologize that it has taken me so long to get to it, but the first installment will come tomorrow morning---I hope you like my take! 

I decided to try a slightly different format for these imagines, because Tumblr occasionally messes with some of my posts and makes them almost unreadable :( Let me know which y’all prefer!

Also, along those lines, quick note about things in general: to those who have sent (and continue to send) in requests, I promise I am not ignoring you. Life has been hectic, and I haven’t had the time, energy, or mental space to finish the many prompts, ideas, and beginnings that I have saved up. To those who have stuck around anyway and continued to reblog, like, or comment on my other things: thank you so much!  I will continue to return to these drafts whenever possible.

Thanks again to everyone who has stuck around even through this long period of low activity 🥺I appreciate all of you! 💕💜

[apriorisea]

D-4 Countdown to #SugaDay: Words of Wisdom

[apriorisea]

Hi, I found you very recently and I’ve been falling in love with your writings. Please suggest me something very soft, I’m literally dying to read something that will melt me 🥺🥺 I’m in a bad mood right now, love you. 💜

--Hello~ Thank you so much for your kind words!! I’m sorry you’re having a bad time; I hope you’re able to feel better soon!

It feels sort of strange recommending my own stuff  🙈but these are two of my favorite ones to have written. (Both Yoongi, actually, so I hope you like him 😅)

This Helps Me Sleep Too - actually the first thing I ever wrote on here...

When He Gets Home After You’re Asleep

I hope you feel better soon!  💕💜

[apriorisea]

Ok I’m seriously convinced you’re secretly one of the members...(Joonie is that u???) loool but for real, you write their personalities so well. So not a request, but a question?? Their “concepts” aside (like, “golden maknae etc”)... key personality traits & flaws for each of the boys? Like “passionate, sensitive, a perfectionist, or overly self-critical, etc” Which member(s) is hardest to write?Hope this made sense, I’m just super interested in your take on this :)

--First off, you’re so nice!!! Thank you so much:) And also, thank you for this question! I love things like this---even though it’s obviously all just my personal speculation 😅I listed my thoughts down below, but I would love to hear any thoughts (whether in agreement or disagreement!) anyone else might have!  As for which member is hardest to write, for me I typically struggle a little more with Taehyung and Hoseok. For Taehyung, I think it’s probably because our personalities are pretty opposite (again, HUGE grain of salt, since I don’t *actually* know any of them in real life, so I’m just going off the little info we have), so it takes me a little longer to write his stuff. For Hoseok, I think it’s because there is so much more to him than meets the eye and his personality is difficult for me to pin down sometimes. 

Again, thanks so much for your sweet words and thought-provoking requestion (it’s a word now)! I hope you find my take interesting! 💕💜

Seokjin: 

Conscientious - I think Kim Seokjin is very, VERY aware of his role in any given setting. He knows what’s expected of him and how to do it without bending any of his personal boundaries/rules.

Private - I firmly believe that we will never know the true personality of our Mr. Worldwide Handsome. I think he decided early on that to survive in this life, he was going to have to separate his stage persona from his personal life---and he guards this separation fiercely. This is also one of the qualities I admire the most about him: his unwavering commitment to keeping pieces of himself just for him. My personal opinion is that he is the member that gave up the most of a “normal” life and, while he did so knowing the consequences of this choice, he’s found ways to “rebel” and keep his own autonomy (think: responding to fans in a very “blunt” manner [Marry me? No.], cutting/coloring his hair against company wishes, refusing to give-in to fan-service he is uncomfortable with  [thinking specifically of that one time the host tried to get him to kiss Taehyung and he just started yelling over them when they tried to insist], his penchant for avoiding overly ~revealing~ outfits, etc etc).

Professional - I mean, just a continuation of both of the points above. He always knows when the cameras are watching and how he should act accordingly. But---and this is important---I am in NO WAY saying he’s being fake or disingenuous. The Jin we see on stage, in MVs, RunBTS, and even Bon Voyage/In The Soop is the real Jin---it’s just not all of him. He chose the Idol Life as his career, as a profession, so he would never be caught violating the terms that he himself has set to fulfill his responsibilities. What little we know of his family leads me to believe that he was groomed from a young age how to navigate high society and the professional world; now it’s just a slightly different world and society he floats through. 

Responsible - He takes the job of eldest brother very seriously. Though the baby in much of his younger life, as soon as he got 6 little brothers he stepped effortlessly into his new role. Making them food, driving them to school, helping them feel at home in a new place, providing silent but tangible support... My personal favorite is the way he willingly makes a fool of himself to relax the others, to help them calm down during stressful situations and break the ice. 

Good memory - I want to be careful how I explain this, because I don’t want it to come out wrong. I think Kim Seokjin has a very good memory. If you were decent to him and his brothers during the hard times, he’ll remember that going forward. If you were cruel to or dismissive of him as a young exchange student abroad, he’ll never forget. However, I also think he’s cunning enough that you would never be able to tell which category you fall under unless he wants you to know. 

Hard-worker - I mean, just the endless amounts of anecdotes we have about him practicing his vocals and choreography all night long should be enough evidence for this point, but I still sometimes feel like he doesn’t get enough credit. We all know the story of how he got placed in BTS, but I don’t think people appreciate how damn hard he has worked to grow into this life. He was a college student, set on a completely different life with completely different expectations, scooped off the street and told to learn to sing and dance and look. at. him. now. Listen to that vocal range, look at the Black Swan choreography or the way he seamlessly joined the dance break of ON---he has worked HARD and I don’t think we should forget about this. Just because something doesn’t come easy to you, if you’re not naturally gifted, it doesn’t mean you can’t work to achieve it. 

Basically I just love Kim Seokjin with my whole heart.

Yoongi:

Empathetic -  This word is the beginning and end of how I would describe his entire being. I think Min Yoongi is a very empathetic person. He sits back and observes, and he’s aware of everything. You know when you first get into BTS, there’s always the stories of him being the “scariest” member or the “toughest” or the quietest (especially in the earlier days of BTS, because can we just talk about how much happier he has been this last year-year.5?? How much more himself he is at all times? How much more comfortable??? We love to see it.) But I think his quiet watchfulness just gets frequently mistaken for scary or tough. In addition, his empathy allows him to connect with others in a special way, to acknowledge them and build them up (thinking of that one V-Live or whatever where Jungkook says something kind of under his breath---something about a past life?---and Yoongi not only hears him but turns to him and explicitly validates his feelings and thoughts, OR the times when he tells Jimin that he really likes his singing voice).  

Protective - He doesn’t like unkindness in any way, shape, or form. He doesn’t tolerate cruelty or bullying. And let’s not forget: he sees everything. Every slight, every intentional dismissal, every dig or jab, every “diss track” lyrics. Every single injustice. Now, he can stand up for himself (when he deems it appropriate, because I also think he’s pretty good at picking battles), but his true force comes out when those he loves are belittled/threatened/disrespected. He is fiercely protective of those he loves. 

Emotionally Intelligent - Obviously, I think he’s also just intelligent-intelligent, but I want to focus on this aspect for a moment, because I think this is a quality that gets overlooked in people in general. He is aware of the importance of emotions, both his own and other people’s. It’s in the way he recognized that he and Taehyung were polar opposites and made a concentrated effort to understand him better. It’s in the way he unabashedly announces that they hold hands when they’re arguing. It’s in the way that he insists that there is more to life than school, grades, others’ expectations. It’s also in the way he knows exactly how to make the others laugh, the way one of his sharp-witted comments or physical-comedy bits can break a tension or diffuse the moment. It’s all over every single one of his songs. It’s in the way he calmly handles challenges and has a unique relationship with each of his brothers according to their needs. He treats his relationships---with the members, the fans, staff, friends, family, whoever---with care and respect and maturity. 

Compassionate (read also: Cinnamon Roll) - Yoongi understands darkness because he has experienced it himself, and he will do whatever he can to make sure no on else suffers in the same way. He takes care of the people in his life, usually by doing little things or quiet things (think: the reason they call him the “dad” of BTS). He’s not afraid to correct people when they’re wrong, but he always manages to do it kindly. He’s also a complete pushover for the ones he loves: think of how he each member of the maknae line has a different but special relationship with him, think of how Jungkook can basically crawl all over him and hit him and annoy him and bother him and he never bats an eye, think of the way he showed up with chicken because he didn’t want Hoseok to be alone, think of the way he goes fishing with Jin because he knows his big bro loves it so much, think of the way he never ever yells at anyone when he’s angry, think of the way he softens his tone when explaining things. Cinnamon. Roll. 

Straight-forward - He’s blessed with the ability to be blunt but not cruel. I actually personally really hate the word “blunt” because, in my experience, it usually comes into play when someone is explaining that their rude, offensive, and ignorant comment *isn’t* rude, offensive, or ignorant---they’re “just a blunt person.” But I think Yoongi is someone who is actually able to be straight-forward (a much better term than the dreaded b-word) without slipping into carelessness. He says things how they are, but, using his emotional awareness and intelligence, he’s able to say it calmly and kindly. If you’ve messed up, he’s going to tell you you messed up---but he’s also going to help you figure out the next steps and volunteer to walk with you while you take them. He’s going to call out bad behavior---but always remind you that he loves you no matter what. He’s going to critique the song you wrote---but it’s going to be 90% positive comments and 10% suggestions of what could be better/smoother/more understandable. I also feel like he is someone who expects the same in return: he hates liars and has a low tolerance for bullshit. 

Basically I just love Min Yoongi with my whole heart.

Hoseok: 

Duality - Now, I don’t mean duality in the way you can compare his precious ray-of-sunshine moments to the times he absolutely blows everyone away on stage (though this is obviously a thing). I’m referring more to the way he can be both ray of sunshine and serious-business all at the same time. Like Jin, I think Hoseok chose an Idol persona (though I think his decision was prompted more by a desire to be uplifting and cheerful and our hope) and exists comfortably within those parameters. However, unlike Jin, I think Hoseok doesn’t mind if people see the other side sometimes, too. He’s not afraid to set down the bubbly-Hobi persona, even if cameras are rolling. He’s not afraid to be emotional,  whether that’s over-the-top happiness, or genuine overwhelmed tears. He can wear a flower around his face and make cute noises and then the next second he can snap at the maknae to not fool around near a pool so he doesn’t get his clothes all wet. It’s not an act either way, he’s just both. 

Good judgment - Obviously, we know that Jung Hoseok is a hard-worker. We know he’s dedicated his life to his craft, first with dancing and then with rapping. He can be an intimidating dance captain, someone who takes it seriously and pushes everyone to be the very best they can be. His work ethic is insane, and he never accepts less than his best---but, in comparison to others on this list, I think he is able to critique himself fairly and kindly. While he demands perfection, he doesn’t tear himself apart to find it. I think he has the ability to assess something or someone and come away with a fairly unbiased opinion. 

Comfortable - This is hard to describe in just a word, but I think he has a way of making people feel at ease in his presence. Even as one of the biggest superstars on the planet right now, you get the sense that he never wants to make people feel uncomfortable or intimidated or uneasy. Something about his mannerisms, his bright smile, his personableness, make him seem approachable. I think it’s also why Namjoon’s been known to say that BTS couldn’t exist without Hoseok, why Yoongi values his friendship so much, why Jungkook is constantly snuggling him. My personal opinion is that he was instrumental in bridging the gap that sometimes might have occurred between Namjoon and Yoongi in the early days; his comfortable presence eased some of the tension that (I’m guessing) may have naturally arisen between two of the greatest young rappers in the game when they were first working together. Hoseok just wants everyone to feel comfortable and at ease around him.

Kind - I think Jung Hoseok is just a genuinely kind human being. I think he is trusting and loyal, but also just the sort of person who will make it his mission to make you smile on a bad day. Just the fact that he chose to make his stage persona someone who is full of hope and happiness speaks volumes. Knowing his own personal struggles, he extrapolates this knowledge to guess how others could feel, and throws himself into the role of positive, happy, sunshiney, hope. It’s his kindness that motivates this behavior. 

High standards - This goes along with his good judgment, but I think Hoseok expects a certain level of competence from everyone around him, in whatever capacity they’re working. Again, this goes along with his desire to have the entire group work on a bit of choreo until it’s right. I think that, because he pushes himself to be the best and fulfill expectations, he looks for this same dedication in others (what comes to mind is that moment in some interview where Namjoon is struggling a little [cos English is the WORST, ugh] so Hoseok looks over at the interpreter like “what exactly are you doing, do your job, help him translate”). 

Basically I just love Jung Hoseok with my whole heart. 

Namjoon: 

Unbelievably intelligent - I know this one isn’t exactly shocking, but I still feel like it needs to be mentioned first and appreciated more. Namjoon is crazy intelligent, academically speaking. He thrives on the pursuit of knowledge, on contemplating and discussing higher concepts, on learning new things that feed his curiosity and his soul. While I also think this crazy-high intellect can sometimes hinder his ability to connect emotionally with people, it’s also this exact quality that makes him so well suited for the role he has been thrust into---not just in the group, but in the world. 

Nerdy - Bicycling, bonsai trees, reading, tiny creatures, art exhibits. He is unabashedly and desperately passionate about the things he likes. He isn’t afraid to love something just because he loves it. He goes all-in on things that he’s interested in, whether they’re “cool” or not. His curiosity pushes him forward, needling him to learn everything he can about things he’s passionate about. He sinks himself into these hobbies wholly (think: carrying a book or two with him everywhere so he can get some reading in, visiting as many art museums and exhibits as possible on days off, making cutesy noises at stingrays and scooping teeny-tiny crabs out of the sand to tell them how beautiful they are).

Macro-focused - He strikes me very much as the sort of person who loves to talk about concepts and ideas and philosophies in great terms. He loves clever wordplay, he likes to reflect on his place in the universe, he wants to discuss the complexities of life and human nature. His quick-mind devours these topics, and I can imagine he could sit for hours with you debating philosophy and discussing art. On the flip side, though, I think he isn’t so good with minutiae---and by “minutiae” I mean everything from being more aware of his physical surroundings to dealing with personal things. For example, I think he’s brilliant when he discusses happiness and hardship and joy and pain and love and humanity in the songs he writes...... but he’s not exactly the first person you would go to if you were having a tough or emotional personal time. Don’t get me wrong: obviously he cares about the people in his life, he cares about people in general---but sometimes all you need is a hug and pat on the back to encourage you and Namjoon would instead launch into the greater implications and consequences of human nature in an attempt to help you feel better.

Logical - I know this seems like a given, but while I think others on this list are more emotionally-intelligent, I think logic is one of Namjoon’s greatest strengths. For example: if another member is crying or upset, Jimin would notice they’re upset and immediately go and hug them and wipe their tears away; Namjoon would notice they’re upset and immediately look for the source of the problem. Once identified, he’d take the next steps to rectifying the problem, because logic dictates that if the problem gets solved, then the other member would be happier. If there was nothing to rectify, he’d attempt to comfort them with cold, hard facts. (I’m thinking about that time when Jungkook got upset because he felt like he messed up his performances, and Jimin immediately hugs him and comforts him and tells him he was great, while Namjoon assesses the situation and starts talking about how he himself actually, objectively messed up, so there’s no logical reason for Jungkook to be upset right now.) He dreams and enjoys literature and the arts---but when it comes to handling practical, inter-personal issues, he’s much more comfortable with logic. 

Vibes - I really didn’t have a good word to describe this thought of mine, so let me just get right into explaining: I think Namjoon is, generally speaking, one of the smartest people---if not the smartest person---in the room. He’s aware of this fact without being arrogant about it, but it is the truth. Because of this, I think he’s frequently called on to explain things, to expound on them, to teach or interpret or decipher. I think he enjoys this role, because he loves talking about things he’s passionate about (see above: nerdy) but sometimes...sometimes I think he just desperately wants someone he can vibe with. Someone who can match his level intellectually. Someone whom he doesn’t have to teach. I think he is over-the-moon ecstatic when he meets someone he can vibe with in any way---whether that’s intelligence-related or passion/hobby-related. I don’t know, I just sometimes feel like he chooses to spend his personal time with people who can match him in some way, whom he can vibe with.

Basically I just love Kim Namjoon with my whole heart.

Jimin:

Caring - For me, Park Jimin starts and ends with this characteristic. He cares. A lot. About a lot of things. He cares about his brothers, he cares about his family, he cares about his friends, he cares about ARMY, he cares about music, he cares about his dancing, he cares about fashion, he cares about how he’s perceived, he cares about doing his very best, he cares about the future generations, he cares about those who are less fortunate than him, he just cares so much. Along with Yoongi, I think he is incredibly empathetic. How many times do we see him basically sprint across a room or a sandy beach or a campsite or a stage to get to an upset member? He reads people’s emotions and has a natural instinct to take care of them. Like anything, though, I think his biggest strength can also be a great weakness: sometimes he cares too much. How many times has he worked until his body is covered with pain patches, until his feet bled, until he almost passed out? All the weight he lost, because he cared about his appearance? How hard he worked at being “hardcore, manly” Jimin, because that’s what he thought people cared about most? All the times he cried after a tiny mistake, because he cared about being perfect, because he cared about others’ perception of him? Park Jimin cares so/too much and it’s one of the most defining things about his personality. 

Social Intelligence/눈치 - One thing I love the most is how he has such a unique relationship with each one of his brothers. Now, obviously, every single combo in Bangtan is different and unique and special. But I love watching Jimin’s relationships with the others so much, because he’s so aware of what they need. Truthfully, I think Jimin is hyper aware of others in general. If you’re trying to sneaky-cry at a crowded party, Jimin is the type of person who would somehow appear at your side, ready to help you feel better. His empathy and sensitivity allow him to assess what each individual needs the most from him and act accordingly. He knows Taehyung should never be left alone when upset, knows that if Jungkook is actually crying then something is very wrong, knows that Leader RM sometimes needs to just be his one-year-older hyung Namjoon, knows exactly how far he can push Yoongi’s buttons, knows to laugh at Jin’s dad-jokes (especially when they’re for the benefit of the group), and knows that Hoseok needs to be reminded how much cohesiveness he provides the group in general. 

Self-Critical - All right, I feel like this one might be a little controversial, so hear me out. Like I mentioned earlier, he cares a lot, and part of that translates into caring about himself---caring about his achievements, his performance, his appearance. It’s partly the classical dancer in him and partly just his personality. He wants to do and be his best always. But.... I do think that he has learned to be much kinder to himself over the years. Gone are the days of starving himself to get rid of his cheeks, the tearful breakdowns after a single missed step in a performance, the acting outside of his true personality because he thinks that’s what he’s supposed to be. I think we now very much see a Jimin who has come into his own, who has accepted himself for who he is (including his flaws), who has embraced every part of him. This doesn’t mean that I think he never has to fight the nagging voice in his head, or struggle with insecurities, or swallow down the urge to berate himself after a less-than-perfect performance---he still expects the best out of himself, still wants to be the best. I just think he’s found a way to critique himself without absolutely tearing himself apart. 

Cunning - Yet another word that looks and sounds derogatory, but isn’t really in this context. Like a lot of other empathetic, sensitive, socially-intelligent people, knowing exactly what people need and are feeling also allows him to know weaknesses. Weaknesses he would never exploit---unless he wanted to. I actually don’t think we see much of him using others’ weaknesses against them, but in my opinion, this quality is linked to two of his other quirks: 1) his talent and complete lack of guilt for cheating at games and 2) his penchant for pettiness. I don’t really know how to explain my thought-process here---not well, anyway. But I feel like Jimin is so tuned into the important things (so concerned about the important things) that little things, like cheating at a game, don’t matter to him much. And, if he can use his usually sweet and helpful and hard-working, honest self to get away with it, even better. On the flip side, I don’t think he enjoys or endures confrontation as much or as well as, say, Yoongi might---so he expresses himself in a quieter, underhanded way. (The moment that’s coming to mind is that one time they were at an American event and he commented, in Korean, about how unorganized things seem to be.) Jimin is the sweetest, most sensitive, empathetic little cinnamon roll---until it’s time to win a game, or until he’s feeling a little prickly and petty. 

Basically I just love Park Jimin with my whole heart.

Taehyung: 

Individualistic - Kim Taehyung knows who he is. He knows what he likes, what he wants, what he thinks. He is going to wear whatever he wants, paint whatever he wants, say whatever he wants, and do whatever he wants. He’s a person who seems to have figured out a long time ago what makes him happy and how to be his true self around others no matter what---and this something I greatly envy. If he wants to learn the violin, he’s gonna buy a violin and play some scratchy Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on a hotel balcony---because that’s what he wants to do. If he wants to write a song, it’s going to be in his style, the way he likes it. If he wants a really cool, avant-garde piece of artsy clothing, he’s going to spray-paint it himself. If he has an opinion on something, it’s highly likely that he’s spent quite a bit of time forming this opinion---but once that’s his opinion, that’s his opinion. That’s what he thinks, there’s no need to listen to others or change. I think this quality, this ability to be himself so  freely and earnestly, is both one of the reasons he’s able to make friends so easily and be beloved so quickly (see: “Bangtan’s True Baby” and “Wooga Squad darling”); and one of the reasons others (including the other members, by their own admission) can’t understand him well at first. I think it has brought many good things to his life, but has also played a significant part in some of the struggles that he has had. He’s precious, but also very easily misunderstood.

Not Very Outward-Sensing - Notice I very purposefully don’t go anywhere near the words “self-absorbed” or “self-centered”---because he’s not. On the contrary, I think Taehyung feels very deeply for the people in his life (see below: Emotional), but his ability to care for them is sometimes inhibited by his lack of outward-sensing. If Jimin is the king of 눈치/social awareness, then Taehyung is the absolute opposite (which is why it is unendingly intriguing to me that two of his closest relationships in BTS---he and Jimin, he and Yoongi---are comprised of one person who lacks this awareness [Tae] and one person who has all the awareness [Jimin, Yoongi]). He would never hurt someone’s feelings on purpose, but quite often he’s just not paying a whole lot of attention to what other people might be feeling or experiencing. He’s not concerned about walking on eggshells, because he feels that as long as his intentions are good, nobody can be too hurt or too uncomfortable with him or his behavior (A great example of this is the infamous Spring Day Dance Debate from “Burn the Stage.” In Taehyung’s mind, he saw something that should be changed and needed to be addressed, so he called it out. It never in a million years would occur to him that the way he phrased it or the way he kept harping on it could be a source of irritation or discomfort to Jin. To him, it was a very black-and-white, clear-cut situation: something was wrong, he had an idea of how it should be fixed, therefore nothing bad could/should come of him speaking his mind in the pursuit of this perfect solution he created). He seems like the sort of person who, after accidentally hurting your feelings, would sympathize with your hurt and want to make it better, but focus more on the fact that he didn’t mean to hurt your feelings, so it’s not really his fault. 

Emotional - I think he is very in-touch with his emotions, which can be both a good thing and a bad thing. For example, if he’s upset, he wants everyone to know and acknowledge that he’s upset. He doesn’t like feeling ignored or passed over, and where others might let it slide, he’s not afraid to speak up about it (I’m thinking about the time there was a question directed specifically to Yoongi about being from Daegu and Taehyung immediately pointed out that he was also from Daegu, and kind of pouted a little until it was acknowledged). Also, although it’s never been said explicitly, I think he is one of the members who potentially struggles with depression. He can take things very personally and to heart. But this is likely because he has such a big heart. He loves unabashedly and he’s very vocal about who he loves---think of all the times he’s said and posted comments along the lines of “Please love all seven” and “Please love each of us equally.” He also can be very protective (thinking of that one Weverse post where he lowkey chewed somebody out for posting an unflattering photo of one of the others) and blunt when defending those he loves. I mean, he created a whole new word just to express how much he loves ARMY! When he’s sad, he cries. When he’s happy, he giggles. When he’s angry, he expresses it. When he’s disappointed, he doesn’t hide it. To me, he is a near-perfect example of someone who wears their heart on their sleeves. 

Contradictory - One of his most endearing qualities. He is not very outward-focused---but he bought a pair of gloves because he remembered that Jimin offhandedly mentioned that he needed some. He doesn’t read other people easily---but he (so far) is also pretty darn good at completing accurate Vibe-Checks for those who come in contact with BTS. He doesn’t always see as much as the others might---but he also notices certain things they might miss. The beauty of his being is that he can be both things at the same time and not seem out of place.

Basically I just love Kim Taehyung with my whole heart.

Jungkook: 

Confident Yet Perfectionistic - Now listen: when I say confident, I don’t mean that he never struggles with insecurities. I mean confident in the way that his whole life (at least his whole Idol life) he had 6 older brothers who encouraged him to try and do anything he wanted---and then supported him no matter the outcome. Being raised in an environment like that, where you’re encouraged to try things, where you have people who love you constantly praising your efforts and providing a safe space for you to fail, you gain a certain amount of confidence in your abilities, in yourself. I think this is actually a big part of the Golden Maknae moniker: yes, I think he is the type of person to whom things may come quite easily and who is naturally skilled in several areas---but it’s also a little easier to conquer new things when you have years of encouraged-successes under your belt. He has gained a confidence in himself over years of trying and working his tail off and eventually succeeding; he knows he can do anything if he works at it enough because he’s always been able to do everything he works at. Where the perfectionistic aspect kicks in especially is this: there are a lot of people who have a natural affinity for lots of things. There are lots of people who can pick up something new and be decent right away (I honestly think Taehyung is another person like this, someone who can pick new things up pretty easily)---the difference is that Jeon Jungkook is the type of person who takes that natural affinity and runs with it. He’s not satisfied with just being good at something; if it’s something he really wants to do, he throws his whole heart and soul and self into it. In my opinion, this sets him apart from people who could be considered “Jack of All Trades, Master of None.” He trusts his process and uses it to be the very best he can be in whatever he does.

Introverted -  Obviously he’s not the only introverted member of Bangtan, but I do think that his specific life experiences require a little more discussion on this topic than the others. By his own admission, his childhood ended really early. He didn’t focus much on school because he was focused on his career; he never got to have the typical high school experiences most of the others had. At an incredibly young age he was thrust into a totally different life that required being in the spotlight---and while this definitely brought unique challenges, he loves his life as a musician and performer. I think out of all BTS, Jungkook especially lives for performing. He lights up on stage and is at his absolute happiest when performing (and performing well). And yet none of this changes the fact that he is absolutely an introvert, someone who needs to recharge with just a little alone time. Alone time. Not easy to achieve when you live in the same tiny dorm with 6 other boys. Not easy to achieve when you are constantly surrounded by brothers, staff, instructors, producers, cameras, and fans.  

Maknae - I can’t explain this well, I know I can’t, but it just is such a huge part of him that I feel like I need to try. In so many ways, Jungkook is a typical baby of the family. It’s evident in the way that he unabashedly idolizes his Rap-Mon-hyung. In the way he constantly cuddles and sniffs and snuggles Hoseok. In the way he’s not afraid to pester Yoongi or tease Seokjin. He also seems like someone who is much more of a fixer than a listener; meaning, if you go to him with a problem, he’s going to be focused on how he can fix the situation, not on just listening and sympathizing/empathizing with you, a trait that I feel comes easily to babies of families (not that *all* youngest children have this, mind you) because they’re typically not the ones confided in, so if something is brought to them they want to help make it right (massive generalization, I know, don’t kill me). As discussed above, he’s also confident in himself because he’s been raised with older siblings who have always told him “yes, you can.” He’s just Baby in all the ways that stick with a person even as they grow older. 

Trusting - Jungkook strikes me as the sort of person who trusts fairly easily---and, more importantly, unshakably. He has no problem admitting to millions of ARMY that he ripped his pants on stage or V-Living while drunk (I don’t care what he says, babyboy was at least a little buzzed) because he trusts us. He could easily follow Namjoon (or any of his brothers) to the ends of the earth. He takes every opportunity to speak earnestly and wholeheartedly about how much he genuinely loves ARMY, because he trusts that that love will be returned. 

Basically I just love Jeon Jungkook with my whole heart. 

[apriorisea]

Grocery shopping with BTS pls? 💕

--I love this idea so much, thank you for the request!! I hope you like my take on it~~ 💕💜

Seokjin: 

When it’s time to grocery shop, you always clear a few hours on your schedule

Because when you shop with Seokjin, it’s an event

He has to test at least 4 shopping carts to find The Best One

You’re never exactly sure what his criteria is for The Best One, but trust his judgment completely

Once the cart has been chosen, he very calmly leans against it and waits until you tuck your arm through his before beginning the journey

No shopping list needed

He loves to take his time in the store

The two of you wander up and down every aisle, grabbing whatever you need or want

You never skip an aisle--NEVER

Pet aisle? Check. Toys aisle? Of course. Household cleaning? Definitely. Automobile accessories? Duh.

The two of you don’t even talk that much

You just enjoy shuffling around the entire grocery store together, grabbing things off the shelves as needed

When you’ve made your way through every aisle, he stops and turns to look at you.  “What do you think, Princess?” he asks with a small smile. “Did we get everything we need?” You glance at the cart and grin. “I sure hope so!” “Should we go home then?” You lean up to kiss his cheek. “Yes. Let’s go home and make that pasta!” He tucks your arm back through his and guides you both towards the checkout lines.

After you load the groceries into the car together, he always wraps his arms around your waist and kisses you before you go home

Yoongi: 

“Here, sweetheart,” he says, handing you his phone. “Did I miss anything?” Smiling faintly, you take the device from him and scan the list. “Nope. It looks good to me. Are you ready to go?” “...You didn’t look at it for very long.” “Yoongi, I---” but you cut yourself off at the sight of his disgruntled expression: he’s too cute to be annoying, you decide. Shaking your head slightly, you look at the shopping list again. “I promise, baby, it looks good. You never miss anything!” He seems more satisfied as he takes his phone back. “I made a new category this time,” he adds as you both go to put your shoes on. “Different types of vegetables.” You smile, unable to hold back how much you love this absolute nerd of yours. “I saw, baby. It’s genius.” You lean up to kiss his cheek. “Just like you!”

Since he loves to cook so much, Yoongi takes shopping pretty seriously

He always has a plan for what meals he wants to make/eat for that week, and uses that to create the most detailed shopping list you’d ever seen

It’s got everything: organized sections, subsections, items sorted by category, etc etc

Because he’s so organized, shopping trips never take very long

The two of you move from one aisle to the next with perfect efficiency, following his list easily

While you shop, you talk: about his day, about your day, about politics and the weather and gossip and plans for the week

The only time you don’t talk is when he has to choose something, like a piece of produce or cut of meat

He takes his time, wanting to get the absolute best

While he studies the stalks of broccoli, you slip behind him and wrap your arms around him, absently kissing in-between his shoulder blades while he deliberates

When he finally makes his decision, he always turns to show it to you

Though he’s the expert, he waits until you approve before putting the item in the cart

He also definitely has his own way of organizing the things in the cart, so that when you reach the checkout, everything is ready to go

He won’t admit it out loud, but as the two of you drive home, you can tell how secretly pleased he is with the venture

Hoseok: 

He always starts the shopping trip with perfectly clear intentions

As you drive to the store, he happily chatters away about the things you guys need to get and what brands are best

But every single time, without fail, the plan falls apart as soon as the actual shopping begins

It’s not always the same item or aisle, but there’s always something that catches his interest and derails the entire plan

“So we should probably get the veggies first,” he’s saying cheerfully, walking alongside you as you push the cart. “And then---” You can’t help but grin as you hear him fall silent abruptly. “Hobi? What is it?” “Angel...” he tugs the cart in a different direction, leading you towards the meat section. “I know we were going to do salad and pasta tonight, but...” His eyes are wide and he’s practically salivating as he looks over the prime cuts of beef.  Swallowing your laugh, you bump your hip against his. “Do you wanna do meat instead?” He turns to you with puppy-dog eyes. “Can we?” The laugh breaks through, but you reach up to kiss him at the end of it. “We can do whatever you want, my hope.”

The rest of the shopping trip is centered around the side dishes that will accentuate the newly chosen main dish

Sometimes he ends up buying the things needed for the original plan anyway

He doesn’t like to push the cart, mostly because he gets distracted easily

Sometimes you feel like a mom taking your kid shopping, because he’ll wander away from you to investigate something for a bit

But he always comes back and holds on to the side of the cart again, letting you tow him along to the next stopping point

You’re not entirely sure why, but he really likes to pay in cash for groceries

On the way out to the car, he steals the cart from you and hops up on the back to go for a little ride

All the way home he’s chattering about how excited he is about the new plan

Namjoon: 

He is one of the most brilliant men on the entire planet, you’re certain

But grocery shopping is one of his kryptonites

The entire shopping trip is literally just kind of a mess

Without a set plan, Namjoon’s quick mind races ahead of his logic

So you start in the grain aisle

But suddenly he decides you have to go to the frozen section all the way across the store for some ice cream

After the ice cream, he remembers you need vegetables, so you go back to the opposite end of the store

You guys hop from aisle to aisle at a whim

This usually means you have to double back sometimes

It also means you frequently go down the same aisle more than once, because he forgot another item the first time

“Okay,” you grin, putting the loaf of bread into the cart. “Bread - check!” “Perfect,” he grins back. “Now...oh! We definitely need eggs.” Trapping you in between the cart and his broad chest, the two of you make your way to the refrigerated aisle for eggs. After the eggs are secured, you look up at him. “What now?” “Hmm...” he thinks for a moment. “Oh, Jin-hyung asked us to grab some bagels, too.” He whips the cart around, angling it back towards the aisle you had just left. You can’t suppress your laugh.  Looking down at you as he turns back down the bread aisle, he can’t help but grin at your giggles. “I know, I know,” he grumbles playfully. “I forgot earlier!” You squirm out of his arms to grab the bagels, placing them in the cart and looking back up at him. “What now?” Arching one eyebrow, you tease, “Cheese?” “No,” he says, shooting you a dirty look. “Next we need...” His confidence melts away. “....mimph,” he finishes with a mumble. “A what?” You press, returning to him and wrapping your arms around his waist. “I couldn’t hear you.” Exhaling heavily, he lets go of the cart and wraps his arms around you, kissing your forehead before saying explosively. “Milk! Okay, we need milk.” “Milk? You mean...the milk that’s back by---” “---by the eggs, yes.” “...You’re lucky I love you.”

No matter how messy the actual shopping trip is, the two of you always end up with exactly what you need

And you always have the best time getting it done 

Jimin: 

Like any other activity the two of you do together, Jimin can’t keep his hands off of you, even while you shop for groceries

Throughout the trip, he is constantly peppering you with little kisses

On the cheek, the forehead, your shoulder, your arm, the back of your neck, the top of your head, etc etc

Anytime you stop for an item, he pulls you into his arms somehow

He loves when it takes a while to decide which can of corn to grab, because that means he can wrap his arms around you from behind and rest his chin on your shoulder for a long time

Even though he’s clingy, he’s the perfect little gopher for you and will do whatever you want

“Jiminie?” you say, without looking up from the list on your phone. “Can you go grab me a good bag of apples?” He plants a final kiss on the crook of your neck and straightens. “Absolutely, my babygirl. Any certain kind you want?” He squeezes your waist. “Just get a good one. No bruises.” “Yes ma’am,” he agrees, leaning in to brush a kiss to your cheek before disappearing. While he’s gone, you maneuver the cart to the next thing on your list with one hand, keeping most of your attention on your list. Just a few more things--- “Babygirl!” You feel gentle but strong hands wrap around you, pulling your hand away from the cart. One arm still wrapped around you, Jimin puts the bag of apples in the cart and then pulls you against him. “I push the cart, remember??” You scoff a laugh, looking at him playfully. “I didn’t push it that far!” He pouts. “That doesn’t matter. It’s my job.” “Okay, okay.” You reach up to put your hand on the side of his face gently. “I’m sorry, babe. Can you grab me that bag of marshmallows?” He eyes you. “Are you going to stay right here?” “Yes.” “And not touch the cart?” You laugh exasperatedly. “Yes!” “Okay, then.”

He always insists on pushing the cart

AND getting all of the heavy things

Though he never says it outright, you can always tell he’s just a little disappointed when the shopping trip is over

Any time he gets to spend with just you, uninterrupted, is his favorite time

Taehyung:

Two words: secret shopper.

The two of you start out with a list and a plan

And he’s the best at helping you fulfill that plan

He’ll grab things off the shelves without being asked or reminded

Most of the time he remembers to grab things you’d completely forgotten about

But every single time, without fail, when you get to the register and are unloading the items onto the belt, there are numerous things you don’t recognize

“Tae!” You hold up the box of Poptarts for him to see. “What is this??” He studies it for a moment. “It’s a box of Poptarts, honey,” he answers innocently. You sigh. “I know what they are, Taehyung, but what are they doing in our cart??” He shrugs, coming to you and taking the box out of your hand, squeezing your wrist before placing the treat on the conveyer belt. “They looked good.” “I didn’t even see you put them in there...” you mumble, watching the box zip towards the cashier. Turning back to the cart, you reach in---and find yourself holding a fluffy chicken-shaped dog toy. Turning to him, you simply hold it up wordlessly. “For Tannie,” he says, his boxy smile crawling across his face. “Look---it squeaks!” You can’t help but smile back. “I’m sure he’ll love it.” You put the toy on the belt. “I’m just concerned that I never even noticed it was in there...” When you turn back, he’s holding a box of your favorite candies---another item that definitely wasn’t on the list. “Here, honey-love,” he says, innocently, pushing the box into your hands. “I also grabbed these!”

Though you always end up with far more than you meant to get, he always makes sure to “secret-shop” you a couple of things you love too

When they’re in season, he always secret-shops you a bouquet of beautiful flowers

When using the self-checkout option, he always puts all of his secret-shop items into one bag

So on the way home he can randomly pull out little treats or surprises you might have missed

When you get home, he always leans across the center console in the car and kisses you seriously. “I love our shopping trips.”

Jungkook: 

Grocery shopping with Jungkook is pretty simple, really

He always likes to wear one of his giant, oversized hoodies

He drops you off at the front of the store then goes to find a parking spot so you don’t have to walk in the cold

You guys always push the cart together

He frequently sings along with the occasionally-corny music

The two of you work really well together, taking turns grabbing the things you need from each aisle

He always grabs the heavy things

But sometimes likes to make you struggle for the things on high shelves for a bit before stepping in to help you

He’s actually really good at making decisions

So anytime you’re stuck between two different kinds of pasta or two brands of milk, he’s always willing to step in and help you choose

The only real quirk he has about grocery shopping (and it’s tiny, really) is his undying and all-encompassing LOVE for the snack aisle

“All right,” you say, looking at the almost-full shopping cart. “I think that’s everything.” “Okay, cool,” he says, pretending like it hardly matters.”Soo....” “Soo...” you copy him. “Are you ready to go home?” His face falls. “Baby.” You laugh, reaching up to kiss his cheek. “I’m kidding, babyboy. Let’s go to the snack aisle!” His bright, bunny-smile fills his whole face as he grabs the cart with one hand and your hand with the other and directs you guys towards his favorite place in the whole store. As he peruses the aisle very seriously, you watch him with a fond smile. “What would you do if I weren’t kidding, though?” “Hmm?” he asks, too engrossed in his search. “What if...” you say, moving closer to him, “One day I genuinely forget about the snack aisle?” He scoffs, reaching out blindly to snake an arm around your waist. “You would never do that, darling.” “Oh?” you grin. “And how do you know that?” “Because that would be breaking The Rule,” he says confidently, finally selecting a snack and tossing it carefully into the cart. “And you’d never do that.” “The Rule?” you repeat. “That sounds so fancy.” Giving you his full attention, he says very seriously: “Whenever we go to the store, we both have to leave with at least one tasty snack.” A tiny smile peeks through. “It’s The Rule.” “Ohhhhh...” you grin. “That rule. So did you choose your snack?” “One of them,” he winks, releasing you to study more items. “Choose yours, darling!”

After you have both selected your snack for the evening, he cheerfully steers the cart to the checkout stand

He always makes sure that the cashier leaves out the snacks so you can both enjoy them on the drive home