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8. In The Stars
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 3,434
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religions, cussing, allusions to smut, mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, mentions of death, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby, my dear), deals, misogyny, mentions of illness and postpartum depression.
Author’s Note: hey I’m back, finally! These past few weeks have been so hectic for me and I haven’t been able to write, but now I’ve finally had the chance. It’s gonna be kind of a slow start for me but thank you for waiting :)
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The heavens didn’t just contain the Gods and Goddesses but also the stars and constellations. Those constellations held storied about the world Haneul knew and every night she found herself stargazing. Watching the constellations change and move through the sky always calmed the woman when the nights became restless.
The day slowly turned into night, Haneul stayed put in her spot listening to the sounds of nature and the babbling brook as she stared up into the sky. Her hand reached up towards the sky as if she just reached high enough she would be able to touch the stars. They twinkled in the sky as if they were responding to Haneul’s touch, it seemed like they were laughing and waving back to the girl. The star shone their light down onto the clearing, illuminating the clearing just enough for the girl.
“What are you doing here, my lady?” The voice startled Haneul
The girl jumped and gasped, looking over at the person who was there with her. Jongho walked into the starlight smiling at the woman who was still reeling from the scare. A small smile covered her face as a laugh escaped her lips.
“Don’t scare me like that Young Master.” She answered
He laughed as well. “I didn’t mean to startle you my lady, I was just wondering what you were doing out here so late.”
Haneul met the man in the middle of the clearing, trying to hide her smile. The Young Master smiled back down at her, before she looked up at the sky. The stars twinkling brightly in the sky as if they were telling Haneul something. Jongho smiled watching as she watched the sky with her mouth agape.
“Aren’t they beautiful?” she asked breathily, off almost in a dream
“They are, just like someone I know.” He said and Haneul giggled pulling him onto to the rock she had been on
A small blanket was laid on the ground, and Haneul sat motioning for Jongho to sit as well. They both sat there, Jongho looked over at the woman and Haneul stared up at the sky holding her hand up and started tracing the constellation.
“What are you doing.”
“Some people say that the stars are gods, or myths. Like that one-“ Haneul said pointing over to a constellation, she started at three stars close to each other. “That is Orion the Hunter, the Hunter that was killed by a Scorpion and put into the stars.”
Jongho looked up at where she was pointing, following her fingers as she traced lines. She moved her fingers up and down then to the sides tracing the lines of what looked like a man holding a bow. Her hand moved across the sky before tracing out another constellation.
“That is Leo, the lion Hercules killed during his Twelve Labors.” Haneul explains, the more Jongho stared up at the star the more and less he could see what she was talking about. “And where did you get this from?”
Haneul shrugged her shoulders, “the travelers.”
“You really listen to those people?” Jongho’s eyebrows furrowed as he looked over at Haneul. The woman looked over smiling. “They came all this way, why shouldn’t I? They bring wonderful stories about the world.”
“Really? Like what stories?”
“Of the guiding star and of the men of myths. Most of these constellations come from one story, Hercules and his Twelve Labors. These stories are amazing, why shouldn’t I listen to them?”
Jongho laughed, “I’ve never met anyone like you Haneul.”
“That’s because I’m from the stars.”
The two laughed as Haneul rested her head on Jongho’s shoulder, she closed her eyes and took in a breath not wanting to forget this moment.
“Jongho.” She mumbled out in her sleep, resting her head on Hongjoong’s shoulder.
The man groaned and pushed Haneul more onto his back. Hongjoong had offered to give her a piggyback and Haneul had fallen asleep almost immediately. The alcohol had caught up to her and the woman was barely able to stand let alone walk to her apartment.
“The stars.” She kept on mumbling, as she snuggled into him. “Are beautiful.”
“They are.” Hongjoong replied to her rambling as he slowly walked down the street. Haneul moved, her hands wrapped around his neck and held on tightly. “Don’t leave me.”
The Demon stopped almost frozen in his tracks, Haneul’s arm held on harder. Hongjoong looked over at his shoulder to see if she was still asleep and even though she was, a smile covered Hongjoong’s face.
“I won’t.” He answered and started walking again, finally making it to her apartment building
He slowly walked out of the elevator, shushing the woman as she groaned. he waved his hand in front of Haneul’s door, it opened and the lights turned on. Hongjoong walked into her apartment, making his way to her bed and slowly laying the sleeping woman down.
“Hongjoong.” She groaned calling out
“Shh, go to sleep.” He said back stroking Haneul’s head as he pulled the blanket over her
The Demon sat on the edge of the bed for a little bit, smiling at the sleeping woman before his phone started ringing. Hongjoong got up and walked into her kitchen leaning against the counter as he pulled his phone out, seeing the werewolf’s number.
“What’s up?” Hongjoong asked
San immediately asked, “did you find her?” Hongjoong smiled and nodded. “Yes I did, I’ll stay with her just in case.”
“How is she?”
“She’s okay, definitely gonna be hungover tomorrow. I think she’s taking it pretty hard.” Hongjoonng sighed as he ran his hand through his hair and San furrowed his eyebrows. “Why what happened?”
“She tried to drink Nectar.” San went quiet at Hongjoong’s words, he knew what that would bring. Human’s couldn’t drink Nectar, it was the food of the gods and one taste would make all human foods taste like sawdust.
Hongjoong had seen and heard stories of many of those who had died due to starvation. He’d have to keep a closer eye on Haneul but right now all he could do is wait.
“How’s it going with Wooyoung?” Hongjoong changed the subject and he smiled hearing the werewolf groan. “I feel like he’s just leading me on a wild goose chase.”
“I bet, Yeosang always told me that Goblins weren’t easy to work with.” Hongjoong said as he snapped his fingers and the light turned off
He walked around the kitchen island and up to the coach. The two hung up the phone soon after but Hongjoong couldn’t seem to fall asleep, his mind seemed to wander back to the woman. His body moved and pulled him up from the coach, his feet shuffled back to the bed and he sat down right there. Only then did his mind calm down, and his eyes closed, drifting off to sleep.
The bright light sent Haneul’s head into a constant pounding pain. She let out a groan and tried shutting her eyes tightly to keep out the light out. The smell of food confused Haneul, she was sure that she hadn’t cooked last night and if she did Haneul was sure that it wouldn’t smell this good. The girl opened her eyes, groaning at the light that seemed blinding. She looked out into the kitchen to see the Demon hard at work making breakfast but then threw the blanket over her head and groaned. She didn’t want to wake up, her head hurt too much.
Haneul groaned and turned under her covers, she didn’t feel good but wasn’t able to sleep. Haneul was stuck in a limbo state between being awake and asleep. It felt like the woman could sense everything, she heard every small movement out in the kitchen and even through her blanket she could still see the light.
Hongjoong finished what he was cooking, his eyes looked over at the bed and the Demon smiled seeing the girl hiding under the covers. He moved to the other side of the kitchen and pulled a glass and a bowl out of the cabinet before moving back to the pot of soup he had made, Hongjoon ladled some of the soup into the bowl before filling the glass with some cold water.
Hongjoong started moving, he turned and walked towards Haneul’s bedroom. He chuckled a bit seeing the pile of blankets that covered the hungover woman, some of her long hair spilled out onto her pillow. The Demon reached over and placed the water on the side table before sitting down on the edge of her bed.
“Haneul.” Hongjoong said softly, all he got in return was a muffled groan. “Could you pull back the blanket?”
“No, just leave me alone. I feel like death.” Haneul replied and pulled the blanket closer to her body. Hongjoong’s hand ran up her side before finding the edge of the blanket and pulling it just enough so that he could see her face.
Haneul’s eyes squinted at the light before looking at Hongjoong, she groaned and buried her head into the bed. “Well you need to eat something or you’ll feel like that for the rest of the day.”
The woman groaned again and pulled herself out of her blanket fort. Haneul pressed her back against the headboard and looked at Hongjoong, she yawned before she saw the bowl in his hand.
“What are you giving me now?” She asked suspiciously as Hongjoong stirred up the soup. “It’s hangover soup and there’s some water on your nightstand.”
She reached out and grabbed the bowl from his hands, Haneul was confused and a little suspicious of the Demon. He got up but motioned for her to drink the water. Haneul slowly picked up the glass and brought it to her lips, she took a small sip but Hongjoong reached forward and tipped the glass. He smiled and moved away when the glass was half empty, Haneul placed the water glass on her nightstand. It didn’t seem like Hongjoong had done anything to the water but he still was acting suspicious. Haneul didn’t remember much about last night but she remembered rejecting him so why then did he seem different.
Haneul had met many Demons and had succumbed to their tricks, and every time they acted the same. They acted sweet at first, whispered sweet nothings to the woman but when they had gotten what they wanted they treated her like nothing and left. Maybe it was because he couldn’t leave like they could and maybe he was bidding his time but no Demon would ever make hangover soup for some woman, Haneul gave a curious glance over at Hongjoong.
He was off in his own world as he diligently cleaned the kitchen, Haneul slowly brought a spoonful of the soup up to her mouth and the smell of it alone made her mouth water. The taste of it was amazing, the woman had never tasted anything as rich or as savory as this and she almost forgot that it was made by a Demon.
“I hope that helps with your head. You defiantly had an eventful night last night.” Hongjoong’s words brought memories to Haneul’s mind, the spoon clattered in the bowl and the woman gasped. “I’m so sorry about last night”
Hongjoong just laughed, “eat up, it’ll make you feel better.”
The woman felt her face heat up from embarrassment and she looked down as she scooped soup into her mouth. She hoped that Hongjoong would get distracted by something or that he wouldn’t talk anymore about last night. She finished the bowl of soup quicker than she expected and moved to pull off the covers, Haneul moved into the kitchen to clean her dish. She wasn’t looking at where she was going and almost ran into Hongjoong, he smiled and took the dish from her hands. Haneul stood there almost in a trance as she stared up at the Demon.
The woman looked away and cleared her throat finally turning around and headed back into her room, she pressed her hand against her cheeks. Haneul wasn’t sure why she was feeling so flustered around him, she didn’t like the man he was a Demon after all, Haneul fell onto her bed and shook her head. Just then she realized that her head felt clearer, and the lights didn’t seem to be absolutely blinding. Her head picked up as she looked back out into the kitchen, Hongjoong stood in the kitchen wiping the counters with a smirk on his face.
“What was in that soup?”
“My special blend of spices.”
Haneul giggled, and pushed up from her bed. She walked over to her wardrobe and pulled out some clothes before she headed towards the bathroom. Haneul pulled on her outfit, she had never seen these clothes before, she wore shirt with the planets on it and some jean shorts. When she left the bathroom, Hongjoong seemed to be waiting for her.
He looked suspicious as he asked. “Is there anything you wanted to do as a human?”
A smile covered her face, she had a whole list. “Where do I start?”
••••
Haneul stared out the window staring at the moving scenery. They had been driving for hours and Haneul had been staring out of the window like a puppy, excited about going to the park. Hongjoong had asked that simple question and Haneul had answered it almost immediately, that answer was that she wanted to go to the beach. So they got into the car and headed off to the beach. Of course Hongjoong could’ve teleported them but he wanted it to feel like a roadtrip, he wanted to fulfill Haneul’s fantasy about being human and so he would endure the entire trip there.
“Be careful, don’t slobber all over my window.” Hongjoong told the woman jokingly and Haneul pulled from the window and glared at the Demon who just laughed
The car finally pulled up to the beach, a few other cars were there but it was basically empty. Haneul threw open the door and jumped out, Hongjoong quickly got out and walked around the car meeting Haneul frozen in her spot. The woman stood there, her mouth hung open as she stared out at the sea. It had been thousands of years since the woman had seen the ocean and it was just as beautiful as she remembered, along with the salty smell.
“What are you waiting for?” Hongjoong said as he took a couple steps forward
She nodded and took a step before realizing, Haneul pouted as she looked down. “I forgot my swimsuit. maybe another day.”
“What are you talking about?” Haneul looked back up confused but she gasped as she saw Hongjoong who was now in some swim trunks. They were blue and covered in cute little sharks and on his nose sat some sunglasses. “Nice swimming suit.”
He smiled and turned back around, Haneul looked down and she found that instead of the t-shirt and jeans she was wearing, she had on a swim suit. the shorts were high waisted and a pretty shade of yellow, the top was ruffled and was covered with moons and suns and stars. Haneul smiled and reached up to touch her head, as she did she felt a large sun hat. On her arm was a bag full of stuff for the beach.
“Hongjoong you sly devil.” The woman chuckled and chased after him. Finally she caught up to him as Hongjoong stared out at the ocean.
She put down the bag and laid out the towels, Hongjoong looked back at Hnaeul as a smile crept onto his face. The Demon turned to her and opened his mouth.
“Race you to the water.”
“You’re going down.”
The two started running, Haneul laughed as she raced against Hongjoong. He looked over at her, his heart raced as he looked at Haneul. The Demon stopped as he reached the water, Haneul let out a groan reaching the water just a second too late. The woman pouted as Hongjoong boasted his win.
“Ooh too late. Maybe next time.” He scrunched up his nose
Haneul crossed her arms and started to turn around, Hongjoong continued to talk. A devilish idea crossed her head, the woman looked back at the distracted man and slowly leaned down. She dipped her hand into the slightly cold water before splashing Hongjoong. He immediately stopped feeling the cold water on his back and hearing the laughter of the woman behind him.
Hongjoong scoffed as he turned to face the woman. “That’s how you want to play?”
He slowly moved towards the girl as she continued to laugh and back away, she shook her head and chanted ‘no’ over and over again. He picked up his pace until he was chasing after Haneul, he finally caught her and scooped Haneul up into his arms. Haneul held onto him still laughing as she begged for him to put her down.
“Hongjoong please.”
“Please what?”
“Put me down.”
He walked farther into the ocean before smiling and throwing her into the sea. He watched as she disappeared under the waves before her head popped up, Haneul quickly stood and grabbed the Demon pulling him into the water. They laughed as their heads popped up out of the water. the two continued to have fun, running around and swimming in the water. Haneul forgot her worries and her dislike for the Demon.
Hongjoong had retired to the beach, laying on the towel as he watched Haneul as she swam in the ocean. She continued out farther, the waves crashed around her until she disappeared in one. Hongjoong’s eyebrows furrowed but when the wave dispersed and Haneul didn’t appear, he jumped up and ran forward into the ocean. He dove into a wave and started swimming towards the drowning girl.
He saw Haneul thrashing in the water before the water went calm, Hongjoong dove under the water and grabbed the sinking woman. She grabbed onto his shoulder as he turned and started kicking upwards, he broke the surface pulling Haneul’s head out of the water. She gasps and held onto Hongjoong, he swam towards the beach and helped her onto land.
He helped her sit on the towel. “Here sit down.”
Haneul nodded as she coughed and gasped, Hongjoong sat down next to her still worried as she coughed up water.
“Why didn’t you tell me you couldn’t swim?” Hongjoong’s voice was filled with worry, he snapped his fingers and another towel appeared. He slowly placed it over her shoulders as she shrugged. “I just forgot. It wasn’t a problem when I was immortal, if anything happened I could just snap my fingers.
Haneul looked off, she couldn’t look at the Demon. She hated not having her powers, being human was exhausting and it sucked. She brought her hand up to head and ran her hand through her wet tangled hair as she sighed.
“I miss my powers, I miss being immortal and not having to be scared about anything. I feel like I can’t do anything right and there are so many emotions I feel, everything hurts and I hate that I only have 26 days left.” Haneul paused as she placed with her fingers. Her mouth turned into a frown as she mumbled out the next part. “I wish I could Yeonjun again. I’d apologize to him and tell him that he was right for worrying about me.”
Hongjoong nodded as he scooted closer to the woman, he through his arm around the woman and rubbed her back. “But hey if you didn’t become human, you would never of had seen Yeosong’s woods or this beautiful sight.”
Haneul looked over her shoulder at Hongjoong, before he pointed out at the horizon. she smiled and nodded, he was right. Although being human was hard, Haneul had never seen the world like this. Somehow it seemed so brighter and just fantastic, scenes like this took Haneul’s breath away. Hongjoong had snapped for some change in clothes and some different items including blankets and some snacks. The sun began to set filling the sky with the most beautiful colors of pink and purple, and the stars began to poke out. They twinkled as if saying hi to the two and as the night got darker the stars started to tell them their stories.
“Can I ask you a question?” Haneul asked staring up at the stars. Hongjoong nodded and let out a hum of approval.
“Why do you care for me so much?”
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heavendear32 · 1 month
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There will be no chapter of Where a Soul Goes today, I’ve been so stressed with everything that I haven’t been able to write. Hopefully I’ll get the chapter up next week, thank you for reading my story!
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heavendear32 · 1 month
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7. Not Explicitly Stated
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 3,583
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religions, cussing, allusions to smut, mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, mentions of death, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby, my dear), deals, misogyny, mentions of illness and postpartum depression.
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Lee Haneul was born as a gift from the Heavens, or that’s at least what her mother told her. Between her dazed stated and the days where all she did was sleep, Ryu Dal-rae explained where Haneul came from. It was known to the girl that she was the only child her parents could have, her father’s attitude told her that. What wasn’t known to her was that Haneul came from the gods.
Close to their little village was what the villagers liked to call “The Heavens”, it was plot of land close to the road where travelers stopped and traded. It had no usual vendors nor did it sell the usual items, its vendors consisted of the very many gods.
You could not trade for cloth or feed for your animal, but for magic. Many people flocked for this small taste of magic, wanting their wishes to be granted. The villagers asked for help with things for their families or the village.
“Please grant us a good harvest.”
“Please let my daughter marry a rich man.”
“Would you please make sure my animals grow healthy and strong.”
“Allow my son to get a good job as an official.”
They flocked in huge groups but many wishes and magical items came with their price, some costed the person a year of servitude for the god or their first born, sometimes it costed them their memories. Dal-rae had always tried to be the best for her family, she never talked back to her parents and did her chores without any issues, she took care of her family and always did what they said and this included going to meet the Gods.
Dal-rae watched as her friends raced off through the stalls, she always stood just outside of the circle watching as those made deals with the “devils”. As she grew and matured, the woman forgot about the Gods. Instead she welcomed the arraigned marriage, that her parents found, with open arms wanting to be the best wife for her husband.
The man she married was harsh and aggressive, resenting his parents for the arraigned marriage. Dal-rae tried her best for the marriage, as she did with her parents but there was one thing she wasn’t able to do for her husband. She wasn’t able to have kids, no matter how hard she tried. Dal-rae tried everything, going to every physician and tried every elixir they suggested. Dal-rae tried going to Shamans, hoping that a blessing would change her circumstances but nothing ever did.
The woman became more depressed, as her body betrayed her desire to do the only thing she could do. She watched as all her other friends and the women in her village gave birth to their sons who grew up to be great young men and with that, her shame and sadness grew. All Dal-rae wanted was a child, but all she got was shame from her village and family and even her own husband started to become revolted by her.
The only thing that brought her happiness was the daily walks through nature Dal-rae took. It made her think of when she was younger, when she would chase after frogs after filling the buckets with water from the stream. Her mind raced but the second she started singing, it seemed like everything faded away until one day she wasn’t the only one humming.
Dal-rae had wandered to close to the place she always stayed away from, she hissed as a boy ran into her. The woman took a couple steps forward to steady herself but her eyes searched the stalls, the people seemed so happy as they sold and bought. A smile crossed her face for a second as she wondered why her parents kept her away from such a happy place, her feet moved faster than her mind and before she knew it; Dal-rae had crossed over into “The Heavens”.
It felt different inside the market, more energized but also so draining. Dal-rae had never felt so driven before but also so tired and sad, she drug her feet forward and fell to her knees in front of one of the Goddesses.
“Please!” The woman cried. “Please grant me a wish, I’ll do anything for you.”
Her hands reached out, her mind too clouded to think reasonably and her hands clasped onto the Goddess’s dress. It went silent and those around the two gasped, the mortals whispering to each other as the Gods were frozen too scared to approach the distraught woman or furious Goddess.
“You dare to touch me moral?” The Goddess spat out and tried to pull her dress from the woman’s hands
Dal-rae didn’t let go, “I beg of you, I’ve done everything right.”
She clung on for dear life and a circle cleared around them. Everyone was sure there was fire in the Goddess’s eyes, as her jaw clenched tightly. Women covered the children’s eyes sure that this was the last they would see of the woman.
“Get off me, you don’t deserve to touch me.” She brought her hand back and hit the woman, it was hard enough to push Dal-rae off of her but she just continued to beg for the Goddess’s help. “I’ll give you anything you want, money, servitude, my family. Please.”
The Goddess opened her mouth to bark something at the woman but another voice called from the crowd. “Jowangshin.”
The deep voice made everyone jump except Dal-rae who was now on her knees and crying into the ground. The crowd parted like the seas and a man walked into the middle, his gaze piercing as he glared at the Goddess. More people started whispering as they saw Mireuk, he stopped in front of Jowangshin.
“What is going on?” He asked
“Didn’t you see her, she grabbed me.” She hissed but Mireuk stepped closer to her. “That is your job, you comfort humans and grant their wish.”
“Then you do it.”
Dal-rae felt a hand on her shoulder, and slowly she sat up looking at the person. A smile covered her face as she saw another God.
“What is wrong my child?” He asked softly, the woman brought her hands up begging the God. “Please grant me a wish.”
“And what is that?”
“Please give me a child, my husband won’t look at me and I’m an outcast in my own village.” She cried before wiping away her tears
The God let out a sigh, he was stuck with a predicament. He had to make a deal with her, that was his whole job but the woman was so broken. She had no one, the man she had been married to wasn’t even there for her and she had been ostracized from her village.
“I’ll make you a deal, I’ll grant you your wish.” Dal-rae et out a sigh at his words almost jumping forward and pulling him into a hug. “Thank you so much, you are a powerful God.”
“But-“ He said pushing the woman back. “If it is a boy, he will inherit his father’s anger and hatred. But if it a girl- are you sure you want this?”
“Yes.”
“You’ll loose what you value the most.”
9 months later, Dal-rae wish was granted. Haneul was born healthy but her mother fell into a sickness, bedridden and unable to take care of the newborn so the job fell onto Yong-sam. He found it hard and uncomfortable at first, unsure how to take care of a baby along with his usual routine but as she grew he found a way. Yong-sam tried to teach Haneul as his son, shamed that he had a daughter instead of a son.
“Hold your sword up Haneul.” The young girl held up the stick she was using as a sword. It was bigger than her and felt like twice her weight
Her arms felt tired from picking it up and holding it over and over again for what felt like a hour. Yong-sam gave a smile before going on with his lesson.
“Now you never want to hold it-“ Haneul zoned out as she stared off, she tried to listen but what her father was talking about was boring
She stared off, watching as the other children ran off. They squealed and laughed as they played, chasing after each other. It looked like fun.
“Pay attention.” Yong-sam hit the back of his daughter’s head, “you need to know how to hold a sword if you want to use one.”
Haneul rubbed the back of her head and looked back at her father, he picked up his own and showed Haneul who followed his lead. The man continued with the basics and Haneul just followed along, every once in a while looking over at the kids playing.
One of the girls stopped, facing Haneul. She laughed and smiled, holding up her hand and beckoned for Haneul to come play. She smiled back at the other girl, know her well and wanting to play.
“I want you to hit me Haneul.” Yong-sam’s voice pull Haneul into the present. “As hard as you can and with good form.”
The young girl tightened her hands around the stick and lifted it up. Haneul groaned and wobbled a bit before running up to her father and pushing the stick forward, it barely moved and did nothing to her father. He gave a laugh as he pushed the stick away and watched the young girl pant.
“You call that hitting? I want you to try with all your might.” He egged her on
Haneul shook her head and took a breath, “dad, I don’t want to hurt you. I don’t think sword fighting is for me, can I go play?”
Yong-sam’s expression changed, he clenched his jaw as his eyes glared down at his daughter. He was stupid for thinking of training Haneul as a son, she would always be a daughter and wouldn’t bring anything but shame to him.
“Fine, go on.” He spat and Haneul smiled racing off to see her friend
Yong-sam wanted a child that wouldn’t bring him shame and Haneul wanted someone to understand her. Neither would get what they wanted, at least not in this lifetime.
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“Next time can you find someone who can actually help me?”
“What do you mean? Didn’t Yeosang help you?”
Haneul rolled her eyes, “no he didn’t, he just told me about another guy who can help me. Something called a Dokkaebi I don’t know what that is.”
Hongjoong let out a laugh, he had many run in with Dokkaebi, they were fun because of how mischievous they were. He had so many fun memories because of Dokkaebi’s but they also were mean.
“What are you laughing at?” Haneul eyed the Demon but he just shook his head. “Nothing.”
“I didn’t even know a Demon could laugh, I always thought they were just cackle menacingly.” Haneul told Hongjoong as they walked back down the path
“And I didn’t think Gods had feelings.” The Demon crossed his arms but Haneul held her finger up. “Ah not a god.”
He rolled his eyes and mumbled, “yeah you’re just a human now.”
Haneul stopped and turned to the Demon about to say something when a hand grabbed her arm and pulled her away. San pulled the girl away from Hongjoong, his big hands clamped on her shoulders.
“Are you okay? Did anything happen?” He bombarded her with question, Haneul just laughed and placed her hand on his. “San I’m fine, I’m glad you’re worrying about me. Can we just go home.”
She bent down and slowly picked up the umbrella, the rain had lightened up but San was drenched. Haneul smiled at him and turned away, getting into the car.
“Don’t look so eager San, your puppy is showing.” Hongjoong walked past San, and opened the car door
San let out a growl and got into the driver seat, the car sped down the road and back into town. It looked better than it had that morning, San lagged at bit behind the Demon and Haneul.
“Had he really been asleep for a hundred years?” She asked and Hongjoong nodded. “Yeah, last time he had seen the city cars were becoming big.”
“Wah, image how weird that be going to sleep when cars were barely a thing and waking up when you have so much knowledge in the palm of your hand.” She giggled and looked back at San. “Right San.”
“Yeah.” He answered and pushed past them, walking up to the door of his cafe
He pulled his keys out but when he grabbed the door, it opened. His eyebrows furrowed as San got ready to fight whoever was stupid enough to steal from a werewolf, his hand opened up and his claw grew. Hongjoong pushed Haneul behind him as the two men walked in.
“Finally some damn service.” A voice spat out
“Who are you?” San saw the man sitting in his cafe, Hongjoong stood by San making a wall in front of Haneul
The unknown man stood up, “someone called for a Dokkaebi.”
Haneul’s eyes went wide as she perked up, her feet pulled her up to the men as she looked around them.
“That was me.” She said and the two men relaxed, San closed his hand hiding his claws. “Yeosang said that a Dokkaebi could help.”
“We have to hurry, I’m kinda wanted by Mireuk.” He said and Haneul gasped almost running up to him. “Do you know the gods?”
Wooyoung stepped backwards, making some space between them. “You know who you’re talking to, unlike those two over there I have a creator that I work for.”
“Yeah Seokga-“ Hongjoong stopped San before he could say anymore. Haneul glared back at San. “Can you help me. I need to get to the gods.”
“I could help you but why should I?” He asked and crossed his arms, Hongjoong was the one to step forward. “Because I’m sure there’ll be some mischief along the way, and no Dokkaebi would be willing to say no.”
The Goblin opened and closed his mouth, Hongjoong and San smiled knowing they had cornered him. Wooyoung gulped, they were right he sure did love mischief.
“How about we talk over some food.” Haneul said begging, needing the help from the gods and this Goblin was the only thing standing in her way
“Yes!” He answered. “A plate of buckwheat jelly, Sorghum and red bean rice cakes would be nice.”
Haneul founded herself sitting, on the edge of her seat, in front of the Goblin watching as he shoved food into his mouth. The smell of buckwheat and red bean filled the cafe, San walked out from behind the counter and placed a plate of red bean cakes on the table. Wooyoung smiled and thanked the werewolf through a mouthful of food.
“So how do you know Yeosang?” Hongjoong asked standing away from the others. Wooyoung looked up. “We’re friends or well we were friends. Since he couldn’t use his powers outside of the forest, he relied on me. That was before he met you.”
The man glared over at Hongjoong before going back to eating, he smiled as he shoved another spoonful of food into his mouth. Haneul became impatient and so she blurted out:
“Can you find the gods?” Wooyoung froze as he looked back up at Haneul. “Didn’t I just tell you I’m wanted by Mireuk.”
Haneul leaned back and huffed out, “I wouldn’t think that would stop a Dokkaebi.”
The metal chopsticks fell from his hand and clattered on the plate. “What for? Why do you need them?”
“I don’t have to explain myself to a Goblin.” She hissed out angering the man more. “Fine but it’ll take a couple of days.”
“What!” Haneul yelled out. “I can’t wait a couple days, can’t you just teleport to wherever they are.”
“If that was possible then why don’t you.” Wooyoung stood up yelling back at the woman. “If it was so easy why did you want my help or Yeosang’s huh?”
“Shut up, just shut up.” Haneul slammed her hands against the table as her eyes filled with tears
She got up and turned, rushing out of the shop as San and Hongjoong yelled after her but Haneul just continued forward. She wanted to be alone or drunk or asleep, Haneul just didn’t want to be here right now. Her hands flew up to her face as she wiped the tears falling from her eyes.
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The music was enough to drown out Haneul’s feelings but the alcohol was just a bonus. She swayed to the music, letting herself get lost as she continued sipping on her drink. Haneul usually wouldn’t be caught dead in a club or anyplace with loud music and alcohol. That’s where the Gods hung out and Haneul never considered herself a god but that was before her life was shaved down to 27 days.
Her heart raced and her head was fuzzy, but she wasn’t drunk and was barely tipsy. The stupid memory from that Goblin weighed on her mind, and her mind refused to blackout. Between the memories of her old life and the wild goose chase for her powers, Haneul just wanted to live as a human for her last couple of days. So she took another shot and found herself on the dance floor.
This place was Hongjoong’s home, it’s where his powers thrived and he seemed to be more alive. His eyes darted around the club, eyeing some girls as his body screamed for him to relax and chase after those girls. His mind told him otherwise, find Haneul and he groaned every time he remembered. If his past self had seen him now chasing after a human girl, he would’ve been livid but the Demon justified it as his survival. Hongjoong felt like he was babysitting Haneul but it was for his survival, Hongjoong had to make sure she was safe so that he was safe.
The Demon pushed through the crowd, hissing under his breath about how this was stupid. The crowd cleared for a second and Hongjoong saw Haneul, she stood in the middle of the floor jumping and dancing around. He was frozen for a second, she seemed like she was having fun something that was…unusual for Haneul. Ever since he had met her, the woman never seemed like the type to let loose and just have fun. Hongjoong almost didn’t want to stop her fun and just watch her but he shook the thought out of his head.
“Haneul!” He called her name as he got closer to her. “Haneul, let’s go.”
He grabbed her hand, pulling her from her clouded mind but she pulled back. “No, leave me alone.”
Hongjoong sighed, from the slurring of her words and the reek of alcohol told all that he needed. “How many drinks have you had?”
“Not enough to make me not remember your nagging voice.” She answered basically yelling over the music. He really did feel like a babysitter. “You can’t just fall into alcohol to ease the pain.”
She let out a laugh, “you’re sounding like San now, I thought you were supposed to be the fun one.” Haneul hissed before hitting his shoulder and walking off into the crowd
He let out another low groan as his hands clenched into fist, reminding himself that he couldn’t do anything but protect her. Hongjoong turned around, as Haneul disappeared into the crowd, and chased after her. Finalized he found the woman standing over at the bar, his eyes wide as he saw what she was about to drink.
“Thank you.” He said as he pulled the nectar from her hands. Haneul glared at the Demon. “Are you trying to kill yourself? You can’t have nectar as a human.”
She clicked her tongue before spitting out. “it’s better than just waiting to die. Why do you care anyways.”
“I can’t lose the person keeping me alive.”
“Stop saying that to me! You don’t love me, it’s just one of your tricks. Just leave me alone.”
Haneul pushed past the Demon again, stumbling towards the door and out into the night. She fell onto a bench close by as tears clouded her vision, Haneul never wanted it to end this way but she guessed she would never get her happy ending. The woman stared up at the sky, looking up at the stars always calmed Haneul but she couldn’t help but let the tears pour.
“Do you like watching me suffer? Why do you keep on following me?” Haneul sighed not even looking over at the Demon to know that he was there. Hongjoong just laughed. “You won’t like the answer.”
“Can’t you leave a dying Goddess in peace?”
“Ha you finally admit you’re a Goddess?”
“No I just- it’s uh just. I’ma go back inside-“
Haneul was cut off as the Demon moved, he got down on his knee’s in front of her. His eyes almost seemed to shine with love and happiness and the sight made the fuzziness in her head disappear and reappear in her stomach.
“Let me take you home, you’re in no shape to go out.” He said softly with a smile
Haneul had weird feeling in her gut, something new and unusual. Hongjoong knew that he was obligated to protect Haneul but there was nothing explicitly stated about falling in love.
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6. 100 Year Nap
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 2,751
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religions, cussing, allusions to smut, mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, mentions of death, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby, my dear), deals.
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Haneul stomach dropped as the car stopped in what seemed like the middle of nowhere. The rain was still pelting the earth harshly, but Hongjoong got out as if it was just another nice day. Hongjoong walked around the car and to the side where Haneul was sitting, he opened the door and held out his hand. She looked outside at the rain before at Hongjoong, Haneul took a breath and got ready to get wet but as she got out she was dry.
The girl looked confusedly as she watched San pull out an umbrella to shield himself from the rain, Haneul looked up at the sky. She didn’t have any powers anymore so it wasn’t because of her but as she looked over at Hongjoong it made sense, it was the Demon but Haneul wasn’t sure why he was so attracted to her. Both Hongjoong and Haneul looked around at the dense forest but the Demon pointed at the break between the thick trees where a small path laid.
“That is where we go but ooh I don’t think dogs are allowed.” He clicked his tongue staring right at San who let out a growl.
Haneul watched as the Werewolf walked around the car with determination, he let go of the umbrella and let it fall to the ground. San grabbed Hongjoong’s collar and growled into the face of the Demon not scared of what could happen.
“If you take her down that path and she doesn’t return, if you’re not already dead I will kill you myself.” San growled at the man and Hongjoong turned his head to the side and rolled his eyes
Hongjoong pulled from San’s grasp and dusted off his outfit and stepped away from San, walking up to Haneul. He smiled and placed his hand on her back.
“Now why would you think I’d want to kill the only thing keeping me alive.” Haneul rolled her eyes but looked away to hid the blush that was covering her face, she stepped from his side. “Before we go, can I ask what’s down the path?”
“One of my friends, judging by the storm he’s woken up from his nap. Trust me darling he can help you.” Hongjoong clicked his tongue. “Man I haven’t seen him for 100 years.”
Haneul nodded and looked back at San, he took a step towards Haneul as the girl met him halfway. Hongjoong stood in front of the path waiting to Haneul.
“You sure you’ll be okay?” He asked and the woman giggled. “I’ll be fine, I mean yes he is a Demon and he’s cocky but I don’t think he could do any harm to me.”
San smiled, “okay be safe.”
Haneul nodded and walked up to Hongjoong who stood on the path, she smiled up at the Demon who turned around and started walking down the path. Haneul’s eyebrows furrowed and she hurried after the man.
“Hongjoong!” She called and Hongjoong smiled, stopping for Haneul. “That is the first time you’ve called me by my name.”
They continued walking but Hongjoong stared at Haneul, a smile covered his face. He hadn’t felt drawn to anyone like this before, but there was something different about her.
“So who is this friend?” Haneul broke the silent and Hongjoong hummed. “He’s not a mortal if you’re asking but there are a few things you do need to know. He hates when people are rude so he on your best behavior, don’t take any gift from him, you know what just follow my lead.”
Haneul laughed and answered, “is your friend a Fae?”
“Exactly.” Hongjoong snapped his fingers making her giggle
It went silent again and the only thing you could hear was the path crunching underneath their feet. Haneul enjoyed the slow walk in nature, she had always tried to take walks in nature that had no real destination but it seemed different now that Haneul was human. The forest was calmer and the animals were more prominent, it was more peaceful than the woman realized and finally she could just breathe.
“I can’t believe you’re having fun over there, you know what I had to do to find your loverboy.” Hongjoong pouted, crossing his arms
Haneul rolled her eyes and let out a sigh. “My loverboy?”
“Choi Jongho? The guy you asked me to find information about?”
“Ohhh yeah, what did you find?”
Hongjoong shrugged and quickened his pace, Haneul’s eyes went wide. He was just leaving her without an answer? She scoffed and quickened her pace, rushing after the Demon. They were such petty creatures so then why was Haneul not mad?
“Come on please, you said you’d help me.” Haneul whined and stopped in front of the man
Hongjoong tapped his foot and looked down at the pleading woman. Haneul pouted and gave him puppy dog eyes but Hongjoong just tapped his finger against his cheek as if he was thinking.
“Your lover boy is boring.” He answered and stepped around her
“He’s not my lover!” Haneul called but cleared her throat. “But what do you mean by boring?”
“He’s the perfect son for someone living in Joseon, he’s the son of an official, followed in his father’s footsteps and married a nice woman. There’s nothing more than, I told you boring guy.”
The rain started to lessen the deeper into the forest they walked. Haneul looked behind her but she couldn’t see where they had come from, she was sure they hadn’t been walking for long. The forest seemed to change as they continued, but it wasn’t dark and actually seemed to become calmer and brighter. The forest seemed more playful and mischievous now, the rain that had been pouring down was gone.
“Where is this friend of yours?” Haneul asked becoming skeptical about Hongjoon’s friend
Hongjoong just smiled as they continued walking, Haneul began to fall behind. She drug her feet against the ground and mumbled to herself about how this was a waste of time before almost running into Hongjoong. Haneul furrowed her eyebrows as she stepped around the man and looked in front of her.
Her mouth fell open in awe as she stared at the grotto in front of her. It was absolutely beautiful, luscious fauna and beautiful flowers filled the clearing but smack in the middle was a quaint little cottage. Its roof covered with moss and vines snaked down the sides, smoke puffed out of the chimney and it looked like a perfect place for a fairy to live. The gardens around the house were impeccable and the path snaked through between the beautiful flowers.
“You believe me now?” Hongjoong asked before walking on the path
Haneul moved after Hongjoong, trying to keep up with him. The Demon reached out and stopped her before Haneul could step on the grass.
“Be careful where you step.” He said with concern and Haneul nodded. “Follow my lead.”
He started again, leading her past the house and into the back. The backyard was even more beautiful and lush. Two tall trees stretched into the sky and between those trees was a hammock, it swung slowly even there was no wind. Haneul’s mouth fell open as she saw the man laying on top of the slow swinging hammock, he seemed so peaceful as he slept or at least that’s what it looked like to Haneul. Hongjoong looked over at the man, before cupping his hands and calling out.
“How are you on this fine day Yeosang?” The man reacted to Hongjoong’s words, his eyes fluttered open and he turned his head. His mouth broke into a huge toothy smile as he sat up
Haneul froze as she stared at the Fae, he was the most beautiful person she had ever seen. His skin seemed so perfect and naturally glowing, his eyes were so big and bright that they were brighter than the sun, and then right under his left eye was a spot no bigger than her thumb. It was the spot of the Fae, where the earth kissed them.
“Ah my dear friend, what are you doing here?” He asked and got up from the hammock, slowly walking up to the Demon
“Yeosang it’s good to see you.” Haneul stood there as she watched them embrace, before Yeosang turned to the woman
“Can I have your name?” Yeosang asked and Haneul opened her mouth before closing it again
She had to be careful with her words, with one wrong slip-up not only would Haneul be a dying human she would be indebted to a Fae. The woman smiled back and took a breath.
“You can call me Haneul.” She told the Fae whose eyes went wide, Yeosang had misjudged the woman
He held out his hand and Haneul slowly took it, smiling at Yeosang before the Demon. He clicked his tongue and looked between his two guests.
“To what do I owe this visit?” Yeosang asked, Haneul found his way of speaking unusual but then again he was hidden deep in a forest
Hongjoong let out an ‘ah’ before he moved closer to Haneul. She gasped silently feeling his hand on her lower back.
“My friend here needs your help with something.” Hongjoong motioned over to Haneul, Yeosang gave a cautious glance and let out a hum
“Won’t you join me inside?” He asked politely and Motioned towards his house. “I would like to properly treat my guest.”
Haneul gulped, cautious around the Fae but Hongjoong just smiled. She didn’t know why she trusted the Demon but he couldn’t do anything to hurt her, if he wanted to Hongjoong had the entire walk in the forest to kill her.
“I’d appreciate that.” Haneul answered
Yeosang led them back around and up to the front door. Hongjoong stepped to the side as Yeosang stepped into his house, Haneul looked inside the door but couldn’t see anything. A hazy almost dreamlike fog floated in the doorway so thick that you couldn’t see anything inside. She took a deep breath, closing her eyes for a moment, ready to step through and face the Fae. Before she could move, a hand grabbed her wrist.
“Be careful when you go in, watch your words, don’t accept any food or present from him and give him this.” Hongjoong slipped something from his coat, it was a present
“Why are helping me?” Haneul looked down at the present as Hongjoong pushed it into her hands. “We made a deal, I have to help you.”
“Thank you.”
Haneul gripped harder on the present as stepped through the door. She was engulfed by the fog and it felt like she was in a dream but she blinked and the fog had disappeared, the girl was now standing in a quaint little cabin. It was only a bit bigger than her apartment and looked very old fashioned, Yeosang moved quickly in his house flicking his hands and things moved.
“Please sit down.” Yeosang called to Haneul
She nodded and sat down at the table waiting for the Fae to join her. Haneul placed the box on the table and smoothed out her shirt, sitting up tall and properly. It was something she learned from the gods, if you wanted help from them you better act as if you were royalty.
“What are you?” Haneul jumped at the question, confused on what he was asking. Yeosang started towards the table
“I’m sorry?”
“You look and act like a human but Hongjoong doesn’t bring humans around here. The only humans he hangs out with are from the brothels.”
Haneul almost laughed at his words, he was talking like some of the old men she gave wishes to. Her mouth picked up into a smile before realizing, he had been asleep for 100 years according to Hongjoong so of course he’d be talking like he was from the 1900’s.
“How long have you been here?” She asked wanting to confirm her suspicions
Yeosang furrowed his eyebrows, “well, Hongjoong asked me to go get drinks to start off the new century then we got drunk and I said I was just going to a take a nap, so I’m not exactly sure.”
“Hongjoong was right.” She laughed under her breath. “It really has been over 100 years.”
“Would you like some tea?”
“No thank you but to answer your question, I wasn’t human originally. I lost my powers.” Her voice grew quieter as Haneul said the last part
Yeosang chuckled and hummed, drinking from the cup he had gotten from himself. “Ahh so that’s who he brought to me, a fallen angel.”
“A fallen angel?”
Haneul followed the Fae as he lifted up his hand, opening his palm and twigs sprouted up twisting into the shape of a person.
“There are people who are just like angels, they live in what they believe is the perfect world. They have everything they want and live the perfect life. Those people also fall just like those angels, and find that the world isn’t as perfect as they thought.”
Yeosang tipped his hand just enough to send the stick person tumbling forward and off his hand. Slowly it fell until it fell past the table and Haneul was unable to see it anymore. He placed two of his fingertips on the table and ‘walked’ them towards Haneul.
“And then those people come crawling back to Hongjoong and I.” She didn’t understand his words but did not like his voice, it seemed like a threat or like he wasn’t going to help her
Haneul cleared her throat and pushed the present up to the Fae, Yeosang looked at the present with confusion and caution. His eyebrows knitted together as he looked back up at the woman, his eyes asked what is this?
“It’s a gift from Hongjoong.” The woman answered with a smile, Yeosang’s hand moved cautiously forward and grabbed the bow.
His eyes watched the woman closely as he started to pull the bow, Haneul was interested on what was inside the box. She was curious on what present a Demon would get a Fae, he pulled the top off and pulled out what looked like an empty glass dome. Yeosang’s eyes lit up as he stared into the dome and Haneul saw that it wasn’t empty but it held what looked like wiggling green arms.
“What is that?” She asked as Yeosang stood up
He slowly moved to the other side of the house, going up to a shelf and slowly placing it next to some other domes full of other wiggle colorful objects.
“They’re terrariums, unlike humans I enjoy nature and these terrariums will always be here.” He responded but sounded a bit distracted, Yeosang played with the terrariums for a bit
“But there’s things moving inside.”
“That’s what makes them so special, they’re enchanted. Hongjoong knows that I’ve been trying to save parts of the magical world that has been dying out, and these domes are the last of these mythical places.”
“They’re beautiful.”
Haneul stood up and joined him, she watched as the plants moved inside the glass. They twisted and moved searching for something, they almost seemed frantic but as she looked at the others they moved slower.
“What do you need?” Yeosang spat out pulling Haneul back from her thoughts. “There’s a reason Hongjoong sent you in with the present, he’s never turned down an invite.”
Haneul took a deep breath, “I need to get my powers back before the full moon.”
“Ah and so he thought that I could help.” Yeosang nodded, everything finally clicking in his mind
Haneul blurted out, “can you!”
The Fae tsked the girl and shook his head, “eager aren’t you, Hongjoong must’ve told you more.”
“What are you talking about, tell me about what?”
“My powers are bound to these woods, even if I wanted to help you I couldn’t.”
Haneul let out a sigh, clenching her hands. This was how Hongjoong was getting back at her, he couldn’t kill the woman but he could screw with her. She was starting to remember why she didn’t like the Demon.
“But!” Yeosang held up his finger. “We Fae are close with those of another legend, I know a Dokkaebi who can help. He basically a Fae just without all the rules and a lot more mischief.”
Haneul smiled, as long as she was able to get the help she needed. Fae, Dokkaebi, Werewolf, Demon, who knew what Haneul would met next.
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5. What Do You Suggest?
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 2,634
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religions, cussing, allusions to smut, mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby), deals.
Glossary below:
Juk: a savory rice porridge
Shaman: a religious practitioner that interacts with the spirit world to help people in some way.
Yangban: a class including the two branches of official in Joseon
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The elevator dinged and Haneul walked off, angry and annoyed. She had asked San what to do but the werewolf had just answered with a shrug and an I don’t know.
“I don’t know.”
“You don’t know? You said you had a plan.”
“Yeah for Hongjoong, I can’t find things unless they have a smell and powers are among the things that have no smell.”
“So I’m now just stuck with a Demon?”
She was angry at that fact that, for a month, she was stuck with a Demon. Haneul was a powerless dying god relying on the help from a Demon, how the mighty had fallen. Haneul dug through her handbag mumbling about she hated this.
“I can’t even wish to find them.” She hissed out before finding her keys, she went to unlock her door before it opened
Haneul just rolled her eyes and walked in, everything was the same way as she had left it this morning. She didn’t even have time to make her bed and the smell of coffee that Haneul had long forgotten about filled her apartment.
“Welcome back darling.” A deep voice called
Haneul looked over at her balcony, it was never open because of the breeze it cause but now the sliding door was wide open and a man stood on the balcony. The woman couldn’t care anymore, her life had already turn to shit.
She watched as he turned around and Haneul rolled her eyes seeing the man she never wanted to see. Hongjoong stood on the balcony holding the long discarded cup of coffee that, with his powers, was nice and hot.
“What are you doing here?” She hissed and Hongjoong laughed pressing his hand against his chest. “Don’t act like you hate me, remember you were the one who made the deal darling.”
“A deal that is increasingly becoming more stupid.” Haneul replied and fell on her couch
She threw her head back and let out a huff of annoyance as she closed her eyes. Hongjoong walked out from the balcony and stopped behind the couch.
“I’m not happy about this situation either but we’re stuck together until I get your powers back.” Hongjoong said as he slowly walked around sighing
“You?” Haneul scoffed. “I’m going to get my powers back.”
The Demon laughed, flashing his usual smirk. He leaned down and put the cup down before continuing around the couch.
“With the fact that you made a deal for me to help you get your powers back, I’d like to see you try.” He said as he sat down on the couch making himself at home
Haneul moved, scooting away from the Demon confused on why he was still here. She knew she was stuck with him but Haneul hoped that at least she could get the night to be alone to herself.
“Why are you still here?” Hongjoong looked over at Haneul confusedly because her question. “I’m getting comfy.”
Haneul jumped up almost immediately, and grabbed Hongjoong’s hand shaking her head as she pulled the man off of her couch. “Absolutely not. Don’t you have some lives to go ruin.”
“Ouch.” He said stopping in front of the door, Haneul stood there still trying to drag the Demon out of her apartment. “Is that all you think of me?”
He shook the woman off before leaning forward, caging Haneul against the door. He smirk watching as the girl blushed, Haneul stood there frozen as her cheeks heated up either from embarrassment or how close he was but she didn’t know.
“I’m a very sweet guy when you get to know me and I can make the nights less lonely.” Hongjoong purred out pulling Haneul from her frozen state
The now human rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, if there was one piece of information you should know about Demons it was that all of them were succubi and incubi, they grew stronger from having affairs with humans and would do anything to get in someone’s pants. These words weren’t sweet considering what he was.
“Oh don’t bother with those words.” Haneul pressed her hand against his chest pushing him back as she pulled the door open. “Good night and get out.”
She smiled as she closed the door, finally she could have some peace and so Haneul relaxed against the door. Haneul finally open her eyes and almost screamed when she saw Hongjoong standing in her house holding that coffee cup.
“Couldn’t even let me finish my cup of coffee.” He clicked his tongue as the woman stomped up to him, ripping the cup away from his hands. “Fine you can stay here but it’s only for tonight and you have to sleep on the couch.”
He smiled and gave a small bow to thank her, “you’re too kind.”
“Yeah, yeah.” Haneul rolled her eyes and headed off to bed, looking out to see the Demon becoming comfortable
She grabbed her pajamas and walked into the bathroom, her mind ran back to her dream. She was still reeling from it, trying to find meaning or anything from that dream but there was nothing. Haneul never remembered a Jongho or a Yong-sun, she had never made a wish come true for either person nor had she remembered being friends with them. She was only ever friends with those non-mortal but from her dreams they were definitely not gods. They spoke too much like humans and Haneul had called that man “young master” she had never referred to anyone as a title.
Haneul walked back out, looking over at the Demon. She paused and debated on whether or not to ask for his help, on one hand it would be nice getting help from someone with powers but on the other he was a Demon and all Haneul had left was her pride.
“Can you do something for me?” She caught Hongjoong’s attention who turned to face Haneul. “Anything for you My Lady.”
“We’re not starting with that.” She rolled her eyes. “Can you look up a man for me?”
“Living or dead, real or not. Anyone you can think of.”
“I need you to look up a man by the name of ‘Choi Jongho’”
He just smiled, “goodnight Haneul.” He said as Haneul turned and headed off to bed.
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The door opened and Haneul’s father stepped out, hobbling with his cane. Haneul smiled and ladled some porridge into a bowl. She had barely finished breakfast when her father exited his room.
“Dad.” She called. “I made breakfast.”
She placed the filled bowl on the ground before ladling another bowl. The man sat down next to Haneul thanking her for the meal, he brought the spoon up to his lips and slurped it up.
“Mmh Haneul you make the best Juk.” He said through a mouthful and the girl laughed. “I learned it from the best.”
She looked over at the room her father just came from before her smile fell. Her father nodded but didn’t say anything as the bowl fell and rested in his lap. It was silent between the two as the two silently talked not having to say anything to feel the sorrow and apologies.
“How is she?” Haneul asked breaking the silent. She picked up one of the two filled bowls as her father sighed. “She hasn’t eaten much but at least she’s awake.”
“We should call the physician, there’s got to be some elixir that will cure her.” The girl almost begged not wanting to believe but her father had already come to terms
He shook his head, “there’s nothing more we can do.”
“What about the yangban or the officials, there’s gotta be someone who can help her.” Her sentence was cut off by the sound of a bowl hitting the wood
Haneul looked down not meeting her father’s eye as his expression turned sour, he looked upon the girl with anger for asking too many questions and stupid ones. He had taught her better than that.
“We’ve tried everyone we could Haneul! I even had the shaman bless her.” He answered before getting up leaving his half empty bowl of porridge and wobbled out of their yard with his cane
Haneul was left by herself holding two bowls, she got up and left one bowl before walking up to the door. The girl put on a smile, everything would change, she would become better when Haneul married Jongho.
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There was that name again, Jongho. The girl laid in her bed not wanting to move or do anything. She had another dream last night, this one was different. The man she had seen from her last dream hadn’t been seen in this one, but Haneul talked of a woman who it seemed like Haneul cared about deeply and worried about.
In her dream she talked of a physician and the man she talked to talked of a shaman. Whoever this woman was, she was sick so sick that they had brought a shaman to wish her better. Haneul shook her dream from her head and got up, heading out into the rest of her apartment.
Hongjoong was no where to be found, the blanket that he was using was folded up and sitting on the table was a cup of coffee. Haneul looked around her apartment searching for the demon but Hongjoong was gone, the girl let out a sigh and walked up to the table and sat down.
She smiled and picked up the cup, and started blowing on the coffee. Before she could take a sip she saw a letter on the table, Haneul rolled her eyes and picked it up. What is it now? She let out an exasperated sigh and read it out but it wasn’t from San, it was from Hongjoong.
I went out to “ruin people’s lives”, I’ll be back later. If you need me I’ll be at your good old friend San’s cafe ;). P.S I found stuff on the man you were looking for. Love, Honjoong
Haneul rolled her eye and scoffed at the ending. He was mocking her with the ruining people’s lives and the good old friend San, not to mention the love, Hongjoong. She hated him so much and she hated how she needed him now, Haneul left her coffee on the table and got ready.
The woman went to snap her fingers but remembered that she had to do everything by hand. Haneul hated it, never realized that she had so many pieces of clothing and it took her forever to pick out an outfit that when she went to drink her coffee again it was cold. Haneul grumbled but just shook her head and headed to the cafe but on the way, it seemed like the city was almost barren.
The sky was dark and gray, few people walked the streets but those who did wore heavy clothing and held umbrellas. Haneul rushed to the cafe as the wind started to pick up, San stood in the cafe wiping down a table and starting outside as Haneul threw the door open. The dogs barked both at Haneul and also at the weather, they knew that something wasn’t right and San clicked his tongue.
“What’s going on out there?” Haneul asked as she pulled her coat closer to her body, San shook his head as he moved closer to the window
The hair on San’s neck stood up as he looked out at the gray city, it had started sprinkling but now looked like a heavy pour. He shook his head as his stomach started to turn.
“This isn’t a usual rainstorm.” San said as he turned and walked away. “This is caused by the gods.”
Haneul gulped, she looked out of the window. He was right, it didn’t feel like it was normal and lately everything felt strange. Her dreams, Haneul felt like she was being watched, and now the weather? the woman didn’t know what she did to anger the gods but it felt targeted.
“Yeah, things have been strange lately.” Haneul answered and followed San over to the counter
She saw the dogs in their cages, whimpering and cowering in the back. Haneul’s eyebrows furrowed as San started making a drink.
Haneul was able to take a look around the cafe. It was nice minimalist cafe, tables were scattered along the walls and in one section was a heap of dog toys and bowls. Haneul thought it was pretty, she opened her mouth as she walked around the cafe.
“I’ve been having dreams.” She told the Werewolf who furrowed his eyebrows. “Dreams?” He asked
Haneul nodded and turned around as she continued to talk about her dreams. “Since that night I met you, I’ve been having these weird dreams.”
“What are they about?” He asked as he passed the woman a coffee
Haneul sighed and took a sip, trying to think of them. She remembered Jongho and asking Hongjoong, as well as the fact that Haneul felt like she was there.
“I felt like I was there in that village, they called me by my name. It felt so real like I was in Joseon time.” Haneul replied holding harshly onto her cup
San nodded and moved to one of the tables, he sat down and held a stoic look. Haneul shook her head at the lack of response, she was embarrassed.
“Sorry, it’s a dream of course it sounds stupid.” Haneul smiled through her embarrassment but San spoke. “They’re memories.”
“Memories?” She asked looking back at San
He nodded as his finger circled the rim of his cup, “memories of your life”
Haneul walked over to the table and fell into the seat, leaning closer to San. Memories? The woman was sure that she didn’t know them but maybe he was right.
“I’m sure I would remember these memories.”
“Your human now, you’re regaining your memories.”
Haneul froze and stared at San, her human memories. A small smile came to her face, so those people she saw were her friends and family. That led her to the question of Jongho, if he was someone from her past Haneul wanted to know who he was.
“Who are you Jongho?” She mumbled out, a hand on Haneul’s shoulder made the woman gasp
“I’m surprised you came darling.” Hongjoong purred out almost in surprise
“Don’t be too surprised lover boy.” Haneul rolled her eyes and added. “You have information that I need.”
The Demon laughed as he snapped his fingers and one of the chairs flew across the room, pulling up to the table. Hongjoong sat down, waving his hand over the table making a cup appear.
“I do, your lover is a boring guy.” He let out a sigh and Haneul smiled. “You jealous.”
She mocked the Demon who rolled his eyes and scoffed. “Yes I’m jealous of a human.”
Haneul’s mouth fell open, he was comparing her to a human? She wasn’t sure if she should be offended or should take it as a compliment. All Haneul knew was that she didn’t like how Hongjoong said it but as she opened her mouth, the sound of thunder shut her up.
Haneul whimpered as Hongjoong smiled looking outside. San shook his head, he had only seen one storm as bad as this and he never wanted to see one like it again. It was over a hundred years ago but the wrath of the gods were still fresh in his mind. Hongjoong’s eyes moved from the window to Haneul, the girl furrowed her eyebrows.
“Why are you staring at me?”
“I know how to help you.”
Haneul gulped at Hongjoong’s words, she was scared of what he meant. Her stomach churned as she watched San and Hongjoong share a look.
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This is so cute!
Jongseob BF Headcannons!
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->Pairing ; IDOL!Jongseob + F!Reader
Warnings! - None.
Genre< — Fluff
Wordcount* / : ...
Please Reblog instead of liking. Likes do nothing.
-> Masterlist♡
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I think he'd be extremely shy. Like VERY VERY shy.
He would be as red as a tomato if you gave him a kiss on the cheek. (+ you'd hear his adorable giggles.)
Would message you random things at random times.
I totally see him texting you good morning at 4 am.
I feel like he'd talk about video games to you for hours. If he finds a new game he likes, he will talk about it non-stop... would not give you a break.
Obviously before kissing you or telling you he loves you, he'd have to get comfortable. Give him time and he'll warm up to you.
He's just an absolute sweetheart with a heart full of love for you.
I think that the first person he'd show his new lyrics to would be you. (And/Or the members ofc)
He isn't the type to have makeouts, tell you you're hot, etc.
He's more the type to tell you you look cute, give you quick pecks, kiss your cheek and I'd say he adores holding hands with you.
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He'd take you on dates to a beautiful, flower covered field. While your on your way there he would talk to you about your day, how you're doing, about things you love and he'd 100% hold your hand. When you get there he'd set down the blanket, sit down and pat the place next to him. When you sit down, he'd lay his head on your shoulder, close his eyes and just relax while your playing with his silky hair. He would've even fell asleep after the stressful day he had, but he received a message and the notification sound woke him. He quickly picked up his phone and saw it was already quite late so he told you to pack up. Then again, he took your hand in his and walked you home like the good boyfriend he is.
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For sure kisses your cheek as a goodbye gesture.
When you come over to the dorms, he wouldn't let anyone disturb you two. (I mean in a non-sexual way of course.)
You go to sleep? He'd sit/lay down next to you and play with your hair until you woke up. If it was one of the guys who woke you up, he wouldn't talk to them for the rest of the day as a joke.
You are talking about something you're passionate about? Wouldn't let anyone talk over you and would listen to you for hours.
He likes photography so be prepared to have a photo of you taken every few seconds.
Would probably have photos of you sleeping on his shoulder, atleast a thousand of you smiling and of course photos of you just doing everyday activities. He'd think you're the prettiest person on earth.
Would let you watch him game.
Maybe he'd even let you play instead of him.
You're one of his top priorities so you will be well taken care of.
He'd buy you something everytime you two go out..
Would spend too much money on you probably.
Overall, he's just a certified lover boy. Nothing and no one comes between him and you.
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heavendear32 · 2 months
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4. Life Before
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 2,823
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religions, cussing, allusions to smut, mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby, my dear), deals.
Glossary below:
Yo: a thick bedding on the ground
Hanok: style of housing in Joseon times
Hanbok: usual clothing for women in Joseon times
Young Master: a respectful title for men from wealthy families/backgrounds
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There were many assumptions you could make about the world, or about life, and fate. The world worked in mysterious ways but Haneul was just happy that the gods had granted today to be a good day. Haneul slowly rolled from her yo and took the blanket off, she rolled up the yo before turning to get dressed. The girl put on her usual hanbok before exiting her hanok, walking into the yard. The village moved outside of her house but inside the fences, it was quiet and calm.
She looked over at the other door, her heart pang as Haneul gulped. She didn’t dare walk up to it, and she had work to do anyways. The girl picked up the water bucket and opened the fence, villagers started their day just like Haneul in these early hours.
“Good morning Haneul.” Some women called and the girl waved back heading towards the river outside of town
The village was nothing special but to Haneul, it was her everything. It was where she had been born and raised and it was where her family was. This was her world but in the walls of her hanok, that’s what she ran. she was the leader of the house even when her father was there, she took care of most things like the chores and making breakfast.
Finally the girl reached the river, Haneul smiled, it looked clearer than most days. She slowly sat on her knees and dipped the bucket into the water, humming as she did.
“Haneul!” she heard her voice being calling and she looked to see who was calling her name
A girl waved to her, Haneul laughed seeing her friend. Yong-sun grabbed onto her dressed and hurried down the rocks trying not to slip. She laughed as she got closer to Haneul who had forgotten about her bucket, feeling the bucket slip from her hands. The girl gasped and whipped her head to see the bucket floating down the stream.
Haneul jumped up and started chasing after it, holding onto her hanbok. Yong-sun behind her as the two chased after the bucket, Haneul stopped as she just watched it float away. That was until she saw someone reach out and pull it from the water. The man stood up holding the bucket as he eyes looked around for the owner, Haneul’s heart stopped as he looked over at her.
His name was Jongho and he was the son of one of the official living in her small village, he smiled at Haneul and started walking up to her. She looked down not wanting to make eye contact with the young master.
“Good morning Young Master.” She bowed to the man who just smiled and tilted his head
“It is a lovely morning.” He said as Haneul rose from the bow looking up at Jongho, he pushed the bucket closer to Haneul. “I think you lost this.”
Haneul smiled and looked down, she went to take the bucket before seeing Jongho’s sleeves which were dripping wet.
“You’re sleeves.” She said taking the bucket and handing it to Yong-sun before trying to dry his sleeve. “You shouldn’t have Young Master.”
Jongho’s face turned stern and took his arm away from the girl. “It’s you who should’ve been careful, who knows if it had been you who had fallen in. I’d might’ve had to jump in to save you.”
Haneul gulped as she looked up at his face, she never liked to be scolded. Jongho couldn’t keep the façade up and so his stern expression broke into a smile as he giggled, Haneul’s frown turned to a smile as they stood there and giggled. It seemed like nothing else mattered as Haneul stood there in front of Jongho.
••••
The girl jumped from her bed, gasping as her mind reeled from the dream. It felt like she had ran a marathon and her head was pounding, Haneul searched her room unsure of where she was for a second. Once she calmed down, she though about the dream trying to remember everything about it but she was sure she wasn’t going to forget it. It seemed so real like she was there, Haneul could feel the breeze on her face, the cold water and her heart racing when she was standing in front of the man who’s name was Jongho.
Haneul wasn’t sure how she knew that information, he hadn’t told her his name in her dream but Haneul was sure his name was Jongho. She shooked her head and got out of her bed, looking down Haneul realized she still had her clothes on from yesterday and that she must’ve not taken them off last night. As she went to make breakfast, the actions of last night played in her head. The same lonely and empty feeling filled the woman as she remembered that she wasn’t immortal anymore.
She turned on the coffee maker and sat down at her table looking down at her knee, it looked fine which was weird because Haneul swore that she had skinned it. Her head was still pounding and Haneul wasn’t sure if that was because of her dream or if this was a withdrawal symptom of being human.
“You’re dying as we speak.” San’s words swirled through her mind
That’s why it was happening, her body was shutting down. Her brain couldn’t deal with the overload of information, she was human now and humans didn’t live for over a 1,000 years. Her body was trying to compensate for her new form and so it was jumbling up her information.
It was putting memories into dreams and giving her headache because of all the information crammed into her brain. It would take Haneul some time to become normal, or that’s what she thought until she realized. She didn’t have time to get used to it and became normal, she only had 29.5 days….well now only almost 28 days to return to being an immortal being. Her eyes swept over the table and landed on the card that had been placed there from last night.
Her hands picked it up and searched it for information. It was a cafe not too far from here, Haneul held onto the card as she grabbed her coat and threw it out. Pulling on her shoes, she raced out of her apartment forgetting about her coffee.
Haneul rushed to the elevator and made it just in time but this time she didn’t see Dalnim, Haneul wasn’t sure why she was so upset that she didn’t catch the goddess but she hoped that she could ask Dalnim for help. A few moments later, the door dinged and slid open showing the lobby. Haneul rushed out and through the doors running down the street, still holding onto the card.
The people on the street glared at the woman as she raced past them but Haneul didn’t care. Her eyes scanned the area for the cafe and her body stopped once she found it. Haneul stood across the street panting for a bit as she looked back down at the card, this was the right place. Haneul let out a laugh, it was a cafe but not only was it a cafe, it was a dog cafe. She slowly walked across the street and into the cafe, a pack of dogs rushed up to the new person making the girl laugh.
She squatted down and started petting the dogs one by one, they all surrounded her excited to get attention from someone. Haneul had forgotten the whole reason why she had come here until she heard a whistle, all of the dogs reacted and ran up to the person who had whistle.
“Hey go over there.” That voice was familiar, she heard the clatter of dogs run away from her
Haneul looked up and saw San, she smiled remembering about why she was here, Haneul got up and swiped away the dirt. When she looked back up, San had disappeared, Haneul searched around and saw him at one table. She cleared her throat and joined him at the table, he sighed as she sat down not evening looking at her.
“Couldn’t even change your clothes.” He scoffed and Haneul pulled her coat over her clothes. “Are they your family, is that why you told me to meet you here?”
San looked at Haneul before at the dogs, gasping as he pointed at a husky. “Yeah that one is my first cousin Ha-na and that one over there is my third cousin Seong-hyeon and that one there is my brother.”
“Really?” she asked intrigued but his expression told her no. “No.” He answered monotone
Haneul cleared her throat again going to say something before San beat her to it. “Do you want some coffee?”
“Yes please considering that I rushed out of my apartment to meet you.” Haneul said harshly but wasn’t sure why San seemed so mean especially since he was so kind last night
San turned and called to one of the workers asking for two coffee’s, before he turned back to Haneul. The two waited a bit before their coffee arrived, San smiled back at the worker and waited until they were out of earshot before his face fell. He lifted the cup to his lips as Haneul talked.
“So how are you going to help me get my powers back?” She asked
San shook his head. “Oh my job’s not to help you get your powers back, you have to do that but I’m here to protect you.”
Haneul scoffed, “you’re not going to help me?!”
“I am helping you by protecting you.” San answered again, Haneul rolled her eyes as her voice became louder. “Protect me? From what?”
“The gods, other mythical creatures. You angered Jowangshin, who knows what other god or mythical creature is mad at you.” San hissed back shutting up the now mortal. “You’re mortal now, you cannot deal with this on your own.”
Haneul looked away from his sharp gaze, she picked up the cup blowing on it for a bit before taking a sip. The woman quickly pulled the hot liquid away from her mouth whining at the heat. San rolled his eyes, this was exactly why he was here.
“So how am I supposed to find my powers if you’re no help.” She rolled her eyes and leaned back in her seat
San dug into his pocket, “I know a guy who can.”
He placed a photo on the table of a man, it was grainy and not the best but in the photo was a man. He seemed to be standing in a party, his arms around two girls as he had a devilish smile on his face. It almost reminded Haneul of Hwasa, she cocked her eyebrow looking back up at San.
“His name is Hongjoong and he’s the best person to help you.” San explained
Haneul was suspicious, “and what is he? Another werewolf.”
San rolled his eyes. “He’s a Demon.”
Haneul laughed, “you’re funny.”
San just looked confused at the woman before rolling his eyes again.
“No, I need you to find someone else. I don’t work with Demons.” Haneul hissed. “I refuse to work with him.”
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The music blasted in the crowd building, Haneul groaned unsure how she found herself in this club looking for a good-for-nothing Demon. She told San, begged him to find someone else and that she doesn’t work with Demons.
She hated them so much, they were the spawn of hell (literally) and were as bad as gods, but at least they were truthful. They went around preying on the innocent and forcing them to sign deals that never ended well. San said he had a plan and so Haneul had to trust him, and so she found herself pushing her way through the crowd of girls.
Haneul spotted him in the middle of the dance floor, grinding on some poor girl. Haneul rolled her eyes, the thought of leaving crossed her mind but she needed the help she could get. The girl turned to face Hongjoong, pushing her face closer to his but he pulled away and told her something.
Haneul turned back to the bar and ordered a drink, not caring about what it was. She turned back and watched as he started walking towards the bar and Haneul turned walking towards Hongjoong but with purpose. She ‘accidentally’ ran into him, spilling the drink over his clothes.
Haneul gasped and said over the music. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to do that. I wasn’t looking at where I was going.”
He smiled down at Haneul, believing that she was an easy target. “Don’t worry darling it’s okay.”
“Let me go get something to dry it with.” Haneul said and went to turn but he grabbed her wrist. “Can I buy you a drink, since you spilled your other one.
Haneul fluttered her eyelashes and laughed. “Sure.”
He held onto her wrist as they walked back up to the bar, Hongjoong asked the bartender for two drinks and Haneul’s hand slipped into her pocket trying to remember the steps that San had told her.
“So what’s a pretty girl like you doing here?” He asked flirting as if he wasn’t just with some other girl
Haneul just shrugged, “I was supposed to meet my friend here but I don’t know where he is.”
Hongjoong’s expression changed to be intrigued. “Really, who’s your friend?”
“I don’t know if you know him but his name is San.” Haneul paid close attention to his expression gauging what to say on his reaction
Hongjoong scoffed at the werewolf’s name, “San I know him.”
Haneul’s face lit up, “oh goody, could you help me find him.”
The Demon laughed before placing his hand on your shoulder. “Let’s have our drinks first babe.”
Haneul looked over to see the drinks being placed down, Haneul grabbed the glass with both hands and sneakily dumped in the vile of Nectar. It wasn’t enough to do much to the Demon, it was only enough to distract him. Haneul faked a sip and scrunched her face placed it down quickly, stirring it up.
“Do you not like it?” Hongjoong asked with a fake concern and Haneul just shook her head. “It’s okay.”
“Here have mine.” The Demon offered his, and she smiled thanking him
They switched and Haneul sipped the drink as she suppressed a laugh. Sucker, she thought watching as Hongjoong reacted. He looked at the drink wondering why Haneul’s was stronger.
“So what’s your name?” Haneul asked as she stepped closer to Hongjoong
“Hongjoong, and what beautiful name goes to your beautiful face.” She giggled before saying back. “Haneul.”
“So pretty just like the heavens.” Haneul stepped closer and he didn’t back away
She was almost touching his chest with how close she was, Haneul reached out her right hand placing it on his chest. They talked for a bit, Haneul wanted all of it to seem natural and like she was under his spell. Her hand ran down his right arm before stopping at his hand.
“Joongie.” She purred out as she grabbed his hand. “I need your help with something?”
He just hummed at her question unaware of what was happening. Haneul smiled, it seemed too easy.
“I need your help getting my powers back.” She said, her breath against his lips
He was barely listening to her words, too focused on her lips and her scent.
“Anything for you baby.” He mumbled out
“Is that a deal?” Haneul needed that word, she was so close to getting it squeezing harder onto his hand
“Deal.” Haneul quickly looked down at their hands, smiling as golden light snaked around their hands.
San’s instructions came back into Haneul’s mind. “Demon’s love to make deals so you say what the deal is and get him to say ‘deal’ then you’re set. It won’t be an unbreakable deal but it means that he has to help you or else he’ll die”
Haneul let out a laugh as Hongjoong snapped out of his dazed thoughts. His eyes went wide and he tried to pull his hand away as the golden light continued to snake up his arm and into his chest.
“You bitch!” He hissed pulling his arm from Haneul
She just smiled, “pleasure doing business with you Hongjoong.”
Hongjoong stood there with his mouth wide open watching as Haneul flaunted away from him. He cussed under his breath and called himself stupid, he had no choice but to help her now.
She exited the club, happy that she was out of the crowd and the wildness. A car sat close to the entrance and Haneul quickly got in.
“Did you get him?” San asked and Haneul laughed. “It was so easy”
San just smiled as Haneul turned to him. “Now what do we do?’
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heavendear32 · 2 months
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Where a Soul Goes Masterlist
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Genre: drama, fluff, angst, fantasy, mythical!au, romance
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religions, cussing, allusions to smut, mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, mentions of death, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby, my dear), deals, misogyny, mentions of illness and postpartum depression.
Warnings will be added as I go
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Prologue
1. Let’s Begin
2. The Only Time I Bet
3. Full Moon
4. Life Before
5. What Do You Suggest?
6. 100 Year Nap
7. Not Explicitly Stated
8. In The Stars
9. Play It Cool
More chapters are coming
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heavendear32 · 2 months
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꧁𝙼𝙰𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁𝙻𝙸𝚂𝚃꧂
M: Mature themes S: Smut A: Angst F: Fluff SM: Smau
𝙰𝚃𝙴𝙴𝚉
Where a Soul Goes masterlist (F, M, A)
𝚃𝚇𝚃
As you wish -K.Th (F, A)
A White Lie -C.Yj (M)
𝙴𝙽𝙷𝚈𝙿𝙴𝙽
I’m here -Heesung (F, A)
Eros Radio masterlist suspended (F, SM)
𝚂𝙺𝚉
Something There -B.c (F, A)
𝙿𝟷𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙼𝙾𝙽𝚈
Nothing yet
𝙰𝙽𝙳𝚃𝙴𝙰𝙼
Nothing yet
𝙱𝚃𝚂
Nothing yet
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heavendear32 · 2 months
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Hi do you have a masterlist of your stories?
Hi, not yet but I will make one. Thank you for the question
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heavendear32 · 2 months
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3. Full Moon
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 1,228
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religion, cussing, eventual allusions and mentions of smut, eventual mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, eventual mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby, my dear), deals.
Author’s note: sorry this chapter is a little shorter but I promise next chapter will be longer
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Haneul stumbled along the street, her heels in hand. her mind felt fuzzy from the loss and the nectar she had, Yeonjun had offered to take her home but Haneul refused saying that she needed some time alone. Her knees gave out and Haneul crashed to the floor, the fall hurt a lot more and she sat there for a bit. She looked down at her skinned knee and the blood that started to flow from her wound, tears filled her eyes as she let out a string of cusses. Haneul had always talked of being a human and how she wanted to be one but now that she was, she felt weird and empty like her life had ended, nothing like she had expected.
Slowly Haneul got on her knees before pushing to her feet, it hurt so much more and she couldn’t even wish it away. she began walking away mumbling as she continued forward, her apartment just around the corner. Haneul stumbled into the building and over to the elevator, leaning against the wall and almost missing her floor. She wiped the tears from her eyes, hoping that this was all a dream.
The door slid open with a ding and Haneul pulled herself into the hallway. It seemed so much longer now as she sluggishly walked towards her door, just wanting to sleep for forever. She unlocked her door and stepped in, the lights were already on so Haneul searched her apartment. She dropped her shoes as her eyes glossed over the man standing in her kitchen. It was only when he spoke that Haneul took a double take:
“I thought a goddess would eat better than this.” He hissed out raiding her fridge
Haneul furrowed her eyebrows as she took a better look at the man. He was big and buff, his shirt look like it was about to rip off of him, a hole was already forming near the seams and his hair fell in front of his eyes. He shook his head pushing the hair from his eyes almost like a dog. Haneul stood staring at him, confused and scared on how he had gotten into her apartment. She swore she had locked the door when she left so how was this Mystery man standing here, raiding her kitchen.
Her mouth skipped over the question she wanted to ask as she answered his sarcastic question. “Well it’s Kinda hard to buy food when you don’t exactly have a real job.”
He scoffed as he grabbed some meat that Haneul was saving, he slammed the door closed and walked up to her table and pulled a seat out. He crashed into the seat, and Haneul joined him at the table. She should’ve been terrified that there was a man in her house but after what happened earlier, Haneul really couldn’t care so she sat down across from him.
“Real job, yeah right.” He said through a mouthful of meat
Haneul rolled her eyes, she didn’t know who this man was and nor did she want to. All she wanted to do was sleep in her bed and be alone. she knew she would have to face the world one day but that wasn’t now. She would get used to her human life and figure out how to live but right now Haneul wanted to sleep until it was all over.
Haneul hissed at the man, running her hand over her face. “Look, today has been pretty shitty for me and all I want to do is sleep.”
The man looked up from eating, his eyes glaring at me as he gulped down another mouthful of raw meat. Haneul ran her hand over her stomach, feeling queasy as she watched the man eat, disgusted that he was eating raw meat.
“Yeah I know, that’s why I’m here. I’m here to clean up this stupid mess you got yourself in.”
She shook her head and crossed her arms. “What if I don’t want help. I hated living with the gods and and now I’m free.”
He laughed, “is that what you think?”
Haneul furrowed her eyebrows again, is that what she thought? She wasn’t sure what he meant by that. Haneul was no longer able to make wishes come true, nor was she immortal now. She was human like the people she had granted wishes for but she wasn’t human like them. Haneul didn’t know to live, or love or learn, she had no family and friends or anything like that. She was human once but had lost that humanity long ago, Haneul had traded her humanity for immortality and now was just a shell. All she knew now was how to survive.
“I’m human now aren’t I? I’m not controlled by the gods anymore.” Haneul replied shrugging her shoulders as the man laughed. “You really think your free? No my dear, you’re still under their control, you’ll never be human.”
He hissed out the last part almost as if he was mad at something or someone, his eyes held a pain that told more than his words. They told Haneul that he could relate and that he wasn’t free himself.
“What do you mean?”
“When you betted your powers, what did you think would happen?”
Haneul shrugged and he nodded mumbling something under his breath. He looked away and when he looked back, his eyes were filled with sadness as if he didn’t want to tell her.
“If you don’t get your powers back by the next full moon, you’ll turn to dust.’
Her voice came out quieter then Haneul expected, unsure on what he meant. “What?”
“You’re dying as we speak.” Her heart dropped and if she wasn’t sitting she would’ve been on the ground
He looked guilty as he gulped and played with his hands. It was a nervous habit, that and biting his nails. he spoke again, barley audible for Haneul as she tried to wrap her head around his other words.
“Those of us who make deals with the gods are never truly free from their control.” His voice was full of sorrow
He wasn’t human, that’s why Haneul felt so drawn to him. He was something different, something mystical but just like Haneul, he was trapped under the control of a god or goddess. He got up and sighed, feeling like he overstayed his welcome but he reached into his pocket, placing a card down on the table.
“If you want help, meet me at this place.” He moved around the table and towards the door
He was a stranger to Haneul but he knew so much of the mystical world. Her eyes followed the man as he stopped in front of the door.
“Who are you?” She asked
“I am a creature of the night. I am called many things, a skin-walker, a lycanthrope, or as most people know…a werewolf.” He called over his shoulder and pulled the door opened
Haneul shook her head. “No who are you.”
He stopped in the doorway, looking over his shoulder at the woman. Haneul saw a small smile flicker onto his lips as if he hadn’t been asked that question. Haneul smiled back as he gave her his name:
“San.”
With that, he closed the door behind him leaving Haneul alone and confused. Her mind racing with a million questions.
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2. The Only Time I Bet
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 2,126
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religion, cussing, eventual allusions and mentions of smut, eventual mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, eventual mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned, pet names (darling, babe, baby), deals.
Author’s note: I don’t know anything about Hwasa, I just chose her because she’s perfect for Jowangshin so if I get anything wrong I’m sorry.
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The door creaked open and music spilled out from inside the building, the lighting was dim inside the building even though it was only barely noon. The smell of cologne, alcohol, and cigarettes was all that Haneul could smell as Yeonjun pulled the girl into the building. Laughter swirled along with the music, all of it combined made Haneul’s head dizzy. Most of the inhabitants were more focused on their own things, as they continued to sip their drinks and talk with those who also sat with them.
what was this place, a speakeasy? As Haneul thought about it, it made sense, all the points pointed to it being a speakeasy and where there was a speakeasy, there were gods. Haneul jumped as the door closed behind them as if it was magic, and the bartender smiled at Yeonjun.
“Mr. Choi, what can I get for you?” He asked as if he knew Yeonjun like a friend
“I’ll have my usual.” Yeonjun answered before his eyes looked back over at Haneul, he opened his mouth again. “Make one for my friend, please.”
“Yes, sir.” The bartender nodded and turned to make the drinks
Haneul scanned the speakeasy as they stood there, it seemed off and almost magical. She watched the people who were already there. Most of them, Haneul guessed were humans which didn’t surprise her. There was a set of stairs that led to a upper floor and of course there was the bar but across the floor were lines of tables and booths that hung to the wall. Everyone talked in hush whispers but their eyes followed or watched Haneul as if they didn’t see a lot of new people in here. That was when a loud fit of laughter, coming from upstairs, broke the calm atmosphere. That laugh…it seemed familiar like Haneul knew the owner of that laugh.
“Haneul.” Yeonjun said and the girl turned to face him humming out a response. “Here’s your drink”
“Thank you.” Haneul replied, Yeonjun took a sip from the glass and Haneul brought the glass up to her nose
It smelt sweet and smelt alluring, Haneul closed her eyes as her mouth watered. Yeonjun stared at Hanuel confused on what she was doing.
“What are you doing?” He asked and Haneul opened her eyes furrowing her eyebrows as she answered. “It smells like nectar.”
Yeonjun just laughed and Haneul lifted the glass to her mouth and took a sip, it didn’t just smell like nectar, it was nectar. Haneul looked back at the staircase, she felt drawn towards there. Yeonjun grabbed Haneul’s wrist and started pulling her towards the stairs. The atmosphere changed as Yeonjun and Haneul walked up the stairs, it felt so much different than downstairs and more magical. This part was for the gods, most of the people who sat up here Haneul knew. Mostly just by passing by them on the street or just a quick talk at a bar.
The two stopped in front of a table which looked like a casino table, half round and huge. A waiter bowed to the two, smiling at Yeonjun.
“Let me know if you need anything else.” One of the occupants raised their glass at the waiter’s words
“Waiter.” A voice purred out, a voice that belonged to none other than Hwasa
Haneul rolled her eyes and chuckled at the goddess. Hwasa, good old Ms. Hothead, of course she would be here. She swirled her almost empty glass of what looked like nectar, the waiter looked back at the goddess.
She smiled sweetly, “get another round of nectar for us.”
“Yes ma’am” the waiter answered, turning to walk away
Hwasa placed her glass on the table, pouting as a candle went out. The woman reached out and touched the wick, it immediately caught fire. It did nothing for the lighting but Hwasa sighed as if she could see better, she scanned the table and smiled as she saw Yeonjun. Her eyes followed the man as he sat down.
“Glad you could join us Yeonjun. I missed playing with you.” Hwasa said in weirdly nice voice, Yeonjun laughed as she added. “You came just in time, things were getting good.”
The attention turned from Yeonjun over towards Haneul. some glared at the girl but a few had curious looks, she gulped feeling out of place standing there. They didn’t seem to like her, but Haneul found Yeonjun who smiled at the girl
“I brought a friend if that’s okay. Everyone this is Haneul.” He introduced Haneul, Hwasa’s eyes moved from Yeonjun to Haneul and her smile faded.
“Ah Haneul it’s good to see you but I though you did’t like gambling.”
The question sounded innocent to the other people at the table but Haneul could hear the underlying mockery in her voice. Hwasa and Haneul never had the best relationship, they hated each other and always thought the other was childish and “didn’t take being a goddess seriously”. Haneul slid into the seat next to Yeonjun but was now stuck facing Hwasa the entire night.
“I do but a wise person once said ‘life is short and anything can change in a millennium’” Yeonjun smiled at Haneul’s words
Hwasa already looked bored and they hadn’t even started, she moved her hand and sparks shot out. The person next to her whimpered as the embers shot directly at them. Hwasa grabbed the deck of cards and started shuffling before stopping and gasping dramatically.
“You do know know how to play blackjack, right Haneul?” She asked condescendingly
Haneul forced a smile as she answered through her teeth. “I do, thank you very much.”
The waiter came back around passing out the nectar, Hwasa winked at the man who turned and offered Haneul a glass who refused. He saw the stack of cards and put the plate on the ground before picking up the set.
“Blackjack please.” Hwasa said in a high pitch voice making Haneul roll her eyes
The man nodded and passed out two cards to the players before placing two cards down on the table, they all wagered their money. Haneul reached into her pocket and pulled out her cash placing some in the pot, Hwasa scoffed and mumbled out a ‘cheapskate’ so Haneul put a couple more bills into the middle.
She looked down at her own cards, a 7 and a 10, 17 which wasn’t bad. Haneul looked at the other players, Hwasa had a 6 and a 8, and Yeonjun had a 9 and a 3. Haneul stood and watched as the others hit card after card, a laugh escaped Haneul’s lips looking at the cards. All of them had busted, she had won. The dealer pushed the winning towards the girl.
“Beginner’s luck.” Hwasa hissed out
Rounds passed, Haneul won and lost gaining some money and losing it. Hwasa glared at the woman every time she won, her lips pulling up in a snarl but Haneul was having fun. She understood how gods enjoyed this and seeing Hwasa becoming angrier the more she won was all the buzz Haneul needed. Haneul wasn’t a god but in this moment, oh she felt like one.
“For being a vengeful goddess, I would’ve thought you would have a trick up your sleeve.” It petty but Haneul only allowed herself to be petty around gods
Hwasa rolled her eyes as her jaw clenched, “you have no say, you’re not even a goddess.”
Haneul giggled as she tilted her head. “You’re right, I am no goddess and still I’m beating Jowangshin.”
She smirked as the dealer started dealing out the card, a 9 and a ace. Haneul hissed, it was only a ten, she hoped that luck was on her side as she hit gaining a 7. She hit one last time and got a 5, a bust, Hwasa laughed before she hit and also busted. Haneul almost spat out her drink, the dealer won that round but Haneul was more focused on beating Hwasa than beating the dealer or anyone else. Hwasa looked angry as she watched her money get swept from the middle.
“What’s wrong Haneul don’t like losing?” She asked teasing
Haneul looked back up at her, “I could ask you the same, I’d think for being the goddess of fire you would like to burn money.”
“You need to clean up your act Y/n, I don’t like when women are dirty or have dirty houses.”
“Good thing we’re not playing in my house then.” She gave Hwasa a sly smile watching as her jaw clenched
“I raise.” She said but didn’t move to put more money in the full pot, her eyebrows furrowed together as Haneul watched her. “How much?”
Hwasa laughed as she reached for her money, Hwasa shook her head as she stated. “I didn’t say money. I just said ‘I raise’”
Haneul clicked my tongue and cocked her head to the side sighing. “What are we betting?”
Hwasa held up her hand as a flame appeared, the look in her eye as she stared at her fire seemed devilish. Hanuel’s heart raced with fear waiting for her to talk, but she took a deep breath. She finally looked at the girl, her eyes glaring into Haneul’s.
“Our powers.” She closed her hand extinguishing the fire
The whole group gasped before whispering to one another, Haneul gulped at her bet. Their powers? Could you even bet your powers? And what happens when you lost them, all these thoughts filled her head but the sight of Hwasa pouting pulled her from second-guessing.
“If you’re scared, we could go back to betting money.” She said with a fake sad voice but Haneul shook my head. “What happens if I lose.”
A smile crossed her face as she began, “you lose your powers but if you win, I’ll give you my powers.”
Before Haneul could answer, Yeonjun said something. “Excuse us for a second.”
He got up from the table pulling Haneul so they were out of earshot. “Are you crazy Hanuel, you’re not going to do it.”
She just shrugged, “so what if I am.”
“You’re going to risk your powers for your pride? We don’t know what could happen without your powers.”
“Why do you care so much, they’re not yours.” She hissed back at Yeonjun
“We’ve been friends for centuries, I’m worried about you Haneul. you want to be a mortal?” Yeonjun whispered but his voice was loud
Hanuel just shrugged, she wouldn’t be mad and would actually prefer it. She would be able to fall in love and do things that humans could, Haneul always wanted a family since she lost her real family centuries ago.
“You could die Hanuel.” He almost yelled out
Haneul just smiled, “that’s a risk I’m willing to take.”
She turned and headed back to the table, slamming her hands on the table. Hwasa looked up at Haneul saying. “Made up your mind?”
“Deal.” She nodded
Yeonjun had walked back to the table, unable to look at Haneul as he let out a defeated sigh. Haneul couldn’t back down, not against Hwasa. She stood up and reached across the table, Haneul reached out her hand taking the goddess’s hand. She hissed a bit at the squeeze but then suddenly gasped as fire surrounded their hands. A few of the other participants gasped and whispered to each other, Hanuel knew what this was and she had only seen this once. It was an unbreakable deal and now Haneul really couldn’t backdown now, her life was on the line. The fire dispersed and Haneul pulled her hand back rubbing where it felt like she had been burned. The two sat down and the game began.
The dealer hesitantly dealt out the two cards to the women, Haneul had gotten a queen and a 2 which was a safe 12. Haneul looked over to see what Hwasa had gotten, a 7 and a 9 which was a 16. Haneul took a deep breath and looked up at Hwasa seeing the smirk on her face.
“Hit.” The dealer placed a card next to her 12, it was a 4 raising her value up to a 16
“Hit.” Hwasa said as well, it was a 2, her value was 18 now
“Hit.” Haneul said again, the dealer slowly placed down the card
Haneul slowly looked down, her heart stopped as she saw the four cards in front of her. A 22, she had busted, Haneul had lost. She had lost the game, had lost the deal and….her powers. Her blood ran cold as she sat there frozen. Hwasa cheered with her friends as Haneul was stuck there staring at her lost. Of course the only time she gambled…she lost everything.
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1. Let’s Begin
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 2,839
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religion, cussing, eventual allusions and mentions of smut, eventual mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, eventual mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned.
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The day started off as slow as any other, Haneul’s start slower than most other days. She slowly rolled out of bed and started her breakfast, the mornings were her favorite time of day and having the calmness before all the chaos made Haneul feel at peace. The city started to wake up and the sounds filled her apartment, once Haneul was done with her coffee she threw on some clothes and headed out.
The door to her apartment closed behind her. The world outside her door already awake and starting their day. People moved through the halls, some said hello and some rushed through the halls racing to get back to their room. Some dogs barked and growled at Haneul, she laughed at least they were smarter than their humans.
Haneul turned the corner and headed towards the elevator, she looked up seeing the doors start to close. Haneul gasped and started rushing towards the elevator.
“Wait!” She called to the woman already on
The woman lifted her finger and the doors opened with its usual ding, Haneul stepping on panting before turning to the woman.
“Thank you.” Haneul bowed and turned around
The woman nodded and crossed her arms, Haneul took some quick peaks at the woman. She looked beautiful and also stuck in time with her long black dress that hung on her curves, it matched with her long black hair. She also had on white evening gloves and a big derby hat with white accessories, the only color she had on was her red lips. She looked like she belonged in a black and white film. Haneul looked away sighing and closing her eyes, when she opened them again out of the corner of her the woman changed. She now wore a silver dress with black evening gloves, her derby hat now gray with white accessories.
Haneul’s mouth fell open, as she stared over at the woman in awe. The woman looked over catching the girl as she stared.
“You’re not human are you?” Haneul asked
“You younger immortals have no manners.” She tisked
Haneul gasped remembering about how important the goddess considered themselves. She bowed and apologized. The woman stared at Haneul as if she was a child.
“Sorry I didn’t mean to get off on the wrong foot.” Haneul said awkwardly unsure of how to talk to the goddess
“It’s nice to see another goddess in the building. I thought I was the only one.” She spoke so elegantly as she reached out her hand. “You may call me Ms. Dal.”
The back of her hand faced the ceiling, Haneul took her hand bowing again. “Thank you ma’am but I’m not a goddess.”
Haneul was sure that the elevator should’ve been at another level or at the lobby. The girl gasped as she realized who she was standing in front of, the woman’s name was Ms. Dal which meant Ms. Moon. The woman Haneul was standing in front of was Dalnim, the goddess of the moon.
“I’m so sorry, I didn’t know it was you.” She dropped her head not looking at the woman
Dalnim let out an ‘Ahh’ before adding. “Don’t apologize, many don’t recognize me anyway. They’re all too scared.”
Haneul giggled, “I used to look up at you all the time when I was a young girl. I only listened to your story, I believe that if I climbed high enough that I could meet you.”
“Now you have. And maybe one day, we’ll meet again.” Dalnim said and stepped forward
The elevator dinged and the doors slid open, Dalnim walked off. Her heels clicking against the floor, she turned to the side looking back at Haneul.
“Be careful Haneul, being immortal is no easy task.” With her words, the doors slid shut and continued down
Her words ring in Haneul’s ear, how did she know Haneul’s name? Did she read my mind or did she know me? But then again she was a goddess. Haneul stood in the elevator with her back against the wall, confused and a bit scared. She knew why others were scared of the goddess, Dalnim was beautiful but dangerous and making her mad ran the risk of angering those who served under her and being chased by an army of werewolves or vampires didn’t sound like something Haneul would like to do.
“Ms.” A voice pulled Haneul out of her thoughts. “Ms? Are you okay?”
She gave a smile to the mad, “sorry I was just thinking.”
“Well this is the lobby, you need to get off.” He said, Haneul apologized and walked out
She stopped in front of the door, taking a deep breath and pushing open the door. The sun shone down on her as she watched the world move on, Haneul turned and started walking she loved humans and loved being around them. They were social and happy, they city just full of life.
It was bustling and just always full of energy which she loved and needed. Haneul listened into conversations, hoping and waiting for someone to wish something, for money or love or someone to appear. All of it was her, Haneul could find someone or make items appear or change things but there was a catch, they couldn’t remember their wish or anyone involved no matter how hard they tried.
Haneul watched friends of twenty years forget each other because of their want for money or families loose kin due to wanting to see a dead relative just one more time. Those who are more greedy lose more and more until they lose themselves, it was a sad sight to see people so greedy but that was the rule. Today was beautiful, the sun shone brightly in the sky and the subtle breeze cooled her down.
A cry sounded from somewhere, “mom!” It was a little girl calling for her mother
Haneul looked around searching for where the crying was coming from. Her eyebrows furrowed as she found where the crying was coming from, just across the road stood a tear-streaked small girl, no older than 6, crying as she looked around. Haneul stopped and watched waiting for someone to help her. Human’s were weird creatures, sometimes they were wonderful and did amazing things but other times they were selfish and uncaring.
No one was going to help her so Haneul did, she sighed and walked forward stepping onto the road. Cars honked at her and just barely grazed past her but Haneul didn’t flinch, she continued forward putting her hand into the air and snapped. Everything stopped and it all went silent, life stopped and even time so that all could be hear was the girl’s cries.
The younger girl dug her head into her hands not hearing or seeing Haneul behind her. The woman squatted down behind the girl getting on her level before asking.
“Little girl? Why are you cry?” Haneul’s voice was soft and comforting
The girl pulled her head from her hands and looked up at Haneul. She sniffled more and gulped answering between gulps. “I don’t know where my mom is.”
Haneul reached forward and wiped away her tears, before grant the girl’s hand. “Do you know where you last saw her?”
“No.” She said and Haneul smiled trying not to scare the girl anymore. She took a few more sniffles as if she was holding tears back. “I’m scared and I wish my mom was here.”
Tears welled up in the girl’s eyes and began to spill out as she wailed. Haneul sighed, at least she said the words so that she could help the girl. She continued crying, wiping her snotty nose on her coat.
“What’s your name?”
“Hae-won.” She answered through tears, Haneul sighed and brought her hand up
Hae-won followed her fingers watching as she snapped. Everything started again, passerby’s continued past the two. Haneul stood up and waited, her wishes never took long. All of the sudden, a woman rounded the corner gasping as she saw Hae-won.
“Hae-won!” The woman yelled and started running
Hae-won’s expression changed from fear to happiness as she called back to her mother. The girl let go of Haneul’s hand and raced forward, Hae-won’s mother fell to her knees and pulled her daughter into a hug.
“Where were you, I was so scared.” The lady cried as she pushed hair from Hae-won’s face, holding onto the girl’s cheeks
“I’m fine, that lady helped me.” Hae-won answered and pointed back at Haneul, Hae-won’s eyes went wide as she saw nobody
Neither her nor her mother would see the woman. Haneul watched the two as Hae-won’s mother stood up holding her hand and walked off. Haneul sighed wishing she had something like that, oh what she’d give to have a family again and feel loved once again.
Kids never knew what they were wishing for, they wished for anything and couldn’t understand the consequences so Haneul couldn’t take that away from them.
“You’ve gone soft.” Haneul turned her head seeing Yeonjun over her shoulder. “You didn’t even curse her did you?”
Haneul let out a breath spitting back at the man, “she’s a child Yeonjun, I can’t do that to her.”
“What’s the age limit then? Would you do it tween? I feel like teen is where you start.”
“I may be an immortal being.” Haneul started, Yeonjun pulled his hand up coughing as he muttered under his breath. “God”
She rolled her eyes and continued stating her point. “A genie but I’m not a monster. You want me to prove it.”
She looked over seeing two men who held onto lottery tickets, gamblers, the most common people who appeared before Haneul asking her for a wish. Haneul looked back at Yeonjun who crossed his arms looking bored as he cocked his eyebrow, daring her to do it.
Haneul held up her hand and snapped once again before turned towards the men, they looked confusedly at the other people frozen in time. Everyone always was worried about that but it was the last thing they should’ve been worried about. one of the men looked over seeing Haneul as she walked up to them and hit his buddy who turned to see the woman as well.
“Who are you?” one asked and the other added. “What’s going on?”
“Sim Do-yeon and Noh Chang-woo.” The two men started freaking out as Haneul said their names. “I am here to grant your wish.”
“H-how do you know our names?” Sim Do-yeon asked. “Are you stalking us?”
“I’m a genie, I’m here to grant your wish.” Haneul said again
“Pft yeah right and I’m a millionaire.” Noh Chang-woo answer and Haneul l smiled. “With my help you can.”
The men just laughed, Haneul crossed her arms becoming impatient. She could just leave them, that would be better but she could feel Yeonjun’s gaze and Haneul never backed down from a challenge.
“Since you don’t want your wish to be granted, I’ll leave.”
Haneul turned and headed towards the door pulling her hand up. All of the sudden, someone grabbed her wrist Haneul looked over her shoulder seeing Chang-woo holding harshly onto her wrist.
“Please, we’re sorry.” He said in an apologetic voice
Haneul smiled and turned around walking back up to the men. They both stood there staring at her with so much want that neither of them said anything, they waited for her to speak.
“Both of you want to be rich, right?” She asked and they both nodded, Haneul looked back and at the TV where, in just a few minutes, the winner of the lottery was about to be revealed. “I can change the numbers so that you two will be winners.”
“Please!” Do-yeon begged. “Then I could alway do what I wanted.”
“We could move to the coast and buy yachts, live the life of luxury.” Chang-woo added and the two men laughed
“You human’s have no manners.” Haneul hissed at the two and they quickly apologized. “As I was saying, I could make you winners but it comes with a cost, you’ll become millionaires but won’t remember each other. Do you still want to grant your wish.”
“I won’t need friends, if I’m a millionaire I could just buy new ones.” Chang-woo answered and Do-yeon just laughed
Haneul sighed and snapped her fingers, “your wish is granted.”
Everything turned back to normal, and the TV station changed. Haneul turned around and looked back but Yeonjun had started walking away. The woman rushed out of the cafe, chasing after Yeonjun. She looked back to see the two men cheering but not with each other, no matter how hard they tried or if they even tried to become friends again they wouldn’t remember each other.
If there was one piece of information you should know, it’s that gods are fickle things. They’re selfish and self-absorbed only caring about what you could do for them, Yeonjun was the tamest god Haneul had met but he had his faults and this was one. He never waited and believed that it was all about him. Haneul wasn’t even sure that Yeonjun was a god, all she knew was that he was not a human.
“Yeonjun wait up!” Haneul called but he didn’t stop and barely slowed down
Haneul let out a sigh and chased after the man. She finally caught up to him, panting after her her sprint.
“You need to slow down.” She said between pants
Yeonjun shook his head and scrunched up his nose. “Or you can just walk faster.”
She rolled her eyes, fixing her hair and clothes as they continued to walk. Yeonjun stared forward almost as if he was in a trance. She had met him a couple of centuries ago along with the rest of her group, there was another thing you should know about gods. They love to gamble, one of their favorite pastimes is making bets so much that they flock to casinos and bars in large groups and you never know unless you knew about the mythical.
“So where are we going today?” Haneul asked the stoic man
He just shrugged. “I was thinking we go gamble with the gods.”
Her eyebrows furrowed as Haneul laughed. “You really want to play with fate.”
“What do you mean ‘fate’?” Yeonjun asked looking over at Haneul with a confused look
She rolled her eyes, Yeonjun knew what Haneul meant and he also held the information about how she felt about the gods. Hanuel hated them and could not understand how people thought they were helpful and mystical, which was untrue. True gods were selfish and helpful in an unhelpful way always finding a way to help someone in the worst way possible, they were not kind as they fed off the suffering of humans. Hanuel didn’t understand why anyone would worship them because only if mortals knew. If mortals knew, gods would be desolate and unknown to the world and Hanuel knew how to please them so that she could live in peace.
Yeonjun rolled his eyes not liking to be wrong. “Come on Haneul, live a little. Life is so short. What if in the next millennium gambling goes extinct?”
Hanuel giggled remembering why they were friends. Yeonjun was annoying and selfish sometimes but he also knew how to make the girl laugh.
“Then that would be the end of the gods as we know it. I would miss them.” Yeonjun cocked his eyebrows at her words, scoffing. “Did I just hear Lee Haneul, the woman who despises the gods just say that she would miss them? You know that your powers were given to you by a god.”
“And I’m thankful, but I’d hate to be one. It seems like a lonely life.”
“Like your life isn’t already lonely. You’ve spent centuries living alone.”
Haneul pouted and crossed her arms. “I like being alone.”
Yeonjun laughed and turned to the side leaving Haneul. The girl just stood there for a second watching Yeonjun just walk away before chasing after Yeonjun again.
“Yeonjun where are we going?” Haneul called and Yeonjun just shrugged, his pace wasn’t letting up
He finally stopped dead in his tracks and Haneul almost ran into him. He whipped around grabbing her hand and spinning the girl in front of him, she steadied myself before looking at where Yeonjun had stopped them at. It was an old building, the building was gray and looked almost as old as Haneul was. The glass windows were frosted and above the wooden door was stained glass, it was beautiful but also seemed worn with time.
Yeonjun took a step forwards so he was standing right next to Haneul who searched for clues about this place, and the expression on his face told the girl that he knew this place and not only did he know this place but he also enjoyed it.
“I want to introduce you to some people.” He said and reached down turning the gold doorknob.
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heavendear32 · 3 months
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Prologue
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Summary: “I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them”, Haneul is an immortal being with powers that most humans would kill for. When Haneul gambles with the gods, she loses her powers and without her powers she’s cursed to die by the next full moon. She hurries to get her powers back with the help from the last person Haneul wants to be around: a demon.
Pairing: Demon!Hongjoong X Fem!O/c
Word count: 461
Warnings: mythical creatures, mentions of getting cursed, spiritual messages, mentions of religion, cussing, eventual allusions and mentions of smut, eventual mentions of loss of blood and drinking blood, eventual mentions of possession, mentions of magic usage, death, violence, drinking, gambling, other idols are mentioned.
Author’s note: I’m back with a new series and I’m hoping I don’t get bored of this one and stop writing it halfway through. I hope you guys enjoy. Sorry it’s short, it just to get the ball rolling
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There are many assumptions you could make about the world, like if it was created by a god or if there are creature that are non-human, some believe in magical components in the world and some believe that everything magical is bullshit and science is the only real thing in the world.
As a smart man once said, “a philosopher once asked, ‘are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?’ Pointless, really…’Do the stars gaze back?’ Now, that’s a question.”. Those people believe that spirits and gods aren’t walking among us but they’re all wrong. I know that gods roam the earth because I used to walk with them.
People focus on the wrong things, as most are focused on themselves and what they believe in until they lose their sense of the world. If they opened their eyes, they would be able to see this other side but because of how blind humans are, gods and goddess along with many other types of mythical creatures are able to roam freely.
They walk right next to mortals and those who don’t know never see it, they never see the world of wonder that is just a few feet away from them. I know this because I used to be naive just like them. I was a mortal once but that was centuries ago when they were not so sophisticated as now, it’s funny to say but back when humans barely learned how to make tools they were more open minded to the magical than now. I was young then as well, barley in my twenties, I was just a baby then those 1,000 years ago.
As centuries passed, I watched as empires grew and fell, I watched generations of humans die and the world change slowly from barley able to use tools to wiping entire cities off the map and to a era of technology but throughout all of the change, magic never died out.
It just changed and adapted, gods learned how to survive in a modern world and so did I. You’re probably wondering who and what I am so let me introduce myself: My name is Lee Haneul, I am an immortal being and for the past a thousand years I have been able to grant wishes. You could call me a genie if you wanted but I was not trapped in a lamp waiting to be released and I was no fortune teller, I worked with real magic and granted real wishes for those the world deemed favorable.
That’s how my life was for centuries until I had one bad waltz with the gods and they do not react nicely when you step on their feet.
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heavendear32 · 11 months
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As you wish -K.Th
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Pairing: farm boy!Taehyun X Lady!Reader
Summary: you are the daughter of a high ranking nobleman, living on a small farm you have a few hobbies including horseback riding and ordering a certain farm boy around but you find yourself falling for the very same farm boy who only ever says “as you wish”.
Word count: 1,854 words
Warnings: fluff, acquaintances to lovers, reader orders Taehyun around, only calls him farm boy, a bit of angst in the end, crying, very inspired by the princess bride.
A/n: if you like my story it would be amazing if you would leave me some feedback, I’d love to hear what all of you thought about my story😊
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You were raised on a small farm, your father was a high ranking nobleman but he liked the dainty and simple lifestyle. No one thought it was fit for a high ranking family such as yours but you didn’t mind it, actually you quite enjoyed the lifestyle.
You helped maids cook and with the animals but one of your favorite pastimes was riding your horse. You felt free as you rode off into the meadows almost gliding around the farm your father owned, but that wasn’t your only hobby. There were many servants who worked on the farm, many you knew by name but there was one you had taken a liking to.
Taehyun was his name but you never referred to him as that, and you found enjoyment out of ordering him around. You rode into the stables calming your steed down before dismounting your horse, Taehyun stood where he was when you left and so turning on your heels, you walked straight up to him. The boy stood up as you reached him holding a pleased expression on his face.
“Farm Boy, my dear horse is starving fetch her something to eat.” You told him and he nodded
“As you wish.” He responded, those three words were all he ever said to you but you took his reply and walked away and into the house, you couldn’t help but watch the farm hand as he did exactly what you had told him
The next day, your father has returned from his duties. The whole farm was joyous that the master of the farm was back but you were over the moon.
“Father!” You called racing out before jumping into his arms
“My dearest Y/n.” He laughed back. “I hope things were well here on the farm.”
You stared up at him, happy that he was back before you replied, “I’ll make your favorite tonight for supper.”
“My lovely daughter always knows how to take care of me.” Your father said before he walked into the farmhouse
Your eyes landed on one of the servants walking past, the very same farm boy you had taken a liking to. He carried some pails of water most likely heading towards the horses.
“Farm Boy.” You called making him stop, he put the bucket down before turning to look at you the same pleased look on his face. “Chop up some firewood for supper tonight, bring it in when you are done.”
He nodded and answered with those three words, “as you wish.” As he said it, you felt your heart skip a beat not sure what it was but quickly walking away
Taehyun’s face held a smile, he could’ve found ways around your constant orders, changing his routine or simply passing it on to someone else but he liked your presence and orders. He knew you liked him more then the other farm hands and that was enough for him to continue serving you with a smile and an ‘as you wish’.
You had already begun supper when Taehyun entered with the firewood, you watched as he knelt in front of the dying flame and put more wood bringing it back to a healthy fire. He got up to leave but you didn’t want him to go.
“Farm Boy, fetch me that bowl.” You pointed to the one across the kitchen, clearing your throat as you added. “Please.”
He nodded and moved grabbing what you had asked for before moving towards you. He finally stopped in front of you holding the bowl in his hands, you had never been able to get this close of a look at him. His hair was a mess and he needed to wash his face but there was a small hint of a smile and you could easily get lost in his dark brown eyes.
“As you wish.” He whispered bringing you back into reality and you reached out your hands taking the bowl from the boy, his fingers grazed against yours making your cheeks become red and your heart race
He turned and walked away, the warmth that spread through your body dissipated as he disappeared out of the door. You weren’t sure what had come over you, you had never said please to any servant especially not Taehyun but there seemed to be something different about the farm hand. Was it new or had you just been blind to see it? You couldn’t dwell on it for too long as you turned back to cooking.
That night as you ate, your father told you the stories of his travel. He told you of how he had to chase bandits that had robbed him and that he saved the wife of an Earl not too far from here. He talked of how he had met the King, all stories that you were interested in giggling or gasping and even tearing up in some parts.
“I have also met a good man, he is wealthy and distinguished nobleman. He would make a fine husband.” You gulped harshly at that, a nobleman? If your father had told you that a day ago you were be joyous that your father had found a good man especially a nobleman
You didn’t know what it was in you but you did not want a husband of some nobleman you didn’t know, not even if he was wealthy. You wanted your simple life with your horses and ordering around the farm boy, Farm Boy he came to your mind. If you wanted to spend the rest of your days with someone it was him, the farm boy you had taken a liking to. The next day your father had set off again, promising you that he would come back in a week’s time.
“When I come back, you shall be betrothed to a nobleman.” He promised you and with that promise he rode off
You were angry at your father, but you knew the time would come as you were a spinster. That didn’t make it less infuriating and so you needed a distraction or at least to get it off your chest and you started heading out to the meadow but before, you turned to the stables hoping that he would be there.
“Farm Boy!” You called making him stop. “Join me for a stroll.”
“As you wish”
He followed behind you silently as you talked, fuming about your father and his promise of wedding you off. Taehyun just nodded as you looked over your shoulder every once in a while making sure he was still following you, he just listened to your voice finding that even when you were mad he still thought you were the best thing there ever was.
“I don’t want a nobleman, I quite enjoy the farm and the animals and my horse but who knows what will happen when I’m married off to that wealthy oaf. I’ll be taken away from here, from-“ you stopped before you could finish, stopping in your tracks hearing Taehyun behind you
He still was here? You weren’t sure why. You turned around to face him.
“Why are you still here?” It was a question for yourself but it seem more like a rhetorical question. “You could leave whenever you want so why are you still here?”
Taehyun just lowered his head and turned around, not understanding your words. You took a step forward, your mouth gaping as you tried finding the right words. You didn’t want him to leave.
“Farm Boy.” He stopped and looked sadly over his shoulder. “Please don’t leave me.”
He had a pleased look as he nodded turning and walking back up to you, making a smile appear on his face.
“As you wish.” He said as his hand slipped into your intertwining to fill your lonely hands
In that moment you realized what he meant, when he said ‘as you wished’ what he meant was I love you and you realized that you loved him back.
Your father was back in no time and he kept his word that you would be betrothed to a nobleman. The man your father had told you about had offered a wealthy dowry for your hand and your father had accepted.
“You cannot make me, I do not love him! I never want to be with him.” You yelled at your father
“It does not matter if you love him or not, you will marry him. I will not have my daughter sully our good name!” He yelled back, there was nothing for you to say
Tears streamed down your face as you turned and started running, past the stables when you bumped into someone.
“Farm Boy.” You gasped before placing your hands on his shoulders and started rambling. “My father had come back with word from the nobleman. He offered a wealthy dowry and my father accepted.”
Taehyun’s face fell at your words, and you cried into his chest. His arms felt warm as they pulled you closer, you pulled from him as an idea popped into your head.
“Run away with me, we can leave tonight and start a new life. Just you and me forever.” You said trying to walk away but Taehyun held you in place and shook his head
He knew it would be no good for either you or him. You had your legacy to attend to and were destined to be with a nobleman and Taehyun was just a simple farm boy who was destined to be here until he died. You knew he was right and so you cried more into his chest not wanting to leave the man you truly loved. Forehead’s pressed against each other and noses bumping as his hands gripped onto your waist, your hands pulled him closer as if him being close wasn’t enough.
“I do not love him, he does not have my heart. It belongs to only one man, I-I-I love you-“ and then you uttered a name that you had never said before. “Taehyun.”
It fell from your tongue so easily, your heart belonged only to the farm boy and you begged him, “and please even if it’s just for tonight, love me as well.”
You watched as he opened his mouth waiting for those three words he always answered with, “I love you.” He replied and your heart skipped a beat
Taehyun wanted to say more, that he always had loved you and that he always will but none followed and so he leaned forward pressing his lips against yours telling you without words. You kissed him back, and everything faded away except for you and your farm boy. no matter the riches and the dowry an Earl or a Viscount could give, or the benefits your family would gain and the future you would receive.
Your heart belonged to the simple farm boy in your farm, he had no riches or land to his name and could only give you the love from his heart but you found you love the boy who, without complaint, did everything as you wished.
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heavendear32 · 11 months
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A White Lie—C.Yj
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Pairing: Choi Yeonjun X Fem!Reader
Summary: you have a perfect reputation, smart, kind, clean-cut but also boring. So you decided to spice your life up a bit but when a rumor gets too out of hand, life comes crashing down or a easy A-ish fanfic with Yeonjun
Word count: 5,352
Warnings: sexual themes, mentions of sex (no smut), swearing, mentions of underage drinking, sexual assault, reader is a bit manipulative, angst, prostitution (if you squint), lying, Virgin!Reader, a little fluff at the end.
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“If you’re watching this you probably know who I am but if you only know me for my bra size or as the whore of the school then hi I’m Y/n Y/l/n and welcome to ‘the rumor-filled totally false account of how I ruined my flawless reputation.’” You said as you picked up a piece of paper that held what you just said
You weren’t sure how many people were watching but you hoped it was enough to get back some of your old reputation, “no more lying because I’ve learned how far white lies can go and I hope that with what little respect you have of me, you’ll listen and understand. there are two sides to every story and this is my story….the right one, and it begins during spring break.”
You never wanted spring break to end, you didn’t want to go back to your mundane and boring life you were use to but the clock kept on ticking down until you would be just Y/n again. There had to be something more to life, and so you made a plan. When you went back to school, you weren’t going to be just Y/n Y/l/n, you were going to be the Y/n Y/l/n. The plan started with a new look, some makeup and new clothes as well as a new attitude and some more confidence but the thing that was going to pull it all together was the story. You had gone to Busan, staying with your aunt and uncle (which was true) and there you had gotten new clothes and had a nice expensive vacation and went on a date with a really cute guy. Just a little white lie to make you seem rich and cooler, that was all, nothing too crazy and nothing that could get out of hand right? Boy were you wrong.
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Standing here, in front of the school made your heart race. You were a nobody, a nerd, invisible to the opposite sex, just a background character in someone else’s story but not today you were going to make sure of it. Quickly you took a deep breath and closed your eyes.
“You got this Y/n, just be confident.” You whispered to yourself before you started walking towards the crowd
You tried remembering how to look confident, just the small things like don’t slouch and keeping your chin up and taking larger steps. The thing you weren’t too worried about right now was eye contact, the sunglasses gave you a “mysterious” feel and it was already working, a few kids stared and looked confused or surprised as if they hadn’t seen you before. Maybe you could be someone new and just go by your middle name, it could’ve worked if you hadn’t ran into someone. Your eyes went wide as you looked down at who you ran into, Jeongin was on the ground.
“Sorry about that.” You said in a calm tone as you reached a hand out. The boy stared up at you for a second before saying, “Y/n is that you?”
You smiled and nodded, I.N grabbed your hand and stood up. His eyes wander your body and a confused expression cover his face and all he could say was, “you look different.”
“Thanks.” You smiled. “It was good seeing you I.N. You should tell me about your spring break sometime.”
Before the boy could say anything else, you had started walking away. This was going to be fun, I.N was friends with Beomgyu who was one of the most popular boys in school and in high school secrets never stay secret.
“You went out with a boy!” Y/f/n squealed you giggle and said back, “yes but you don’t need to scream it out.”
Your friend quickly grabbed you hand and pulled you into the bathroom watching the door as it closed.
“Tell me everything that happened. Did you do it?” She whispered before gasping. “You totally did it, didn’t you?”
You were stunned for a bit, you didn’t mean to lie but how far could a little white lie go? So you answered, “yeah maybe.”
You laughed as you watched your best friend freak out. You calmed her down, wondering if their was anyone else in here.
“Shush, you’re so loud!” Your friend didn’t care but you both stopped hearing one of the stall doors unlock
Your eyes looked up seeing who was also in the bathroom. The only person you absolutely hated, Hae-won the religious and control freak of the school. She glared at you and your friends turning on the water, it was silent except for the water running.
“What are you staring at Virgin Mary?” Y/f/n snapped at her
“Some whores of Babylon.” She said and smiled before grabbing some paper towels and walking past you making you roll your eyes as she hit your shoulder
That day was better then most other days. You were noticed more, and once in class you asked for a pencil and 10 guys pulled one out. The next day was different, your lie about your virginity had become the talk of the town and you heard the rumor being spread in whispers. It was funny, before you were invisible now it seemed as though everyone knew your name.
Your heart raced and you felt like you were finally popular, the only downside was that you’d have to face Yeonjun at some point but you’d cross that bridge when you got to it. You had never felt like this before, and boy did you have fun with your new popularity. To Hae-won’s dismay, people liked you and it became easy to mess with her and also get things you wanted. The popularity was going to your head but you hadn’t had this fun in forever, you weren’t a monster though. You tried to use your popularity and lack of virginity to help your friends, particularly one guy you knew.
A guy named Si-woo who was gay and bullied by everyone. You used to talked to him, years ago when you were kids and before everyone became homophobic. So one day you were talking to him in detention (you got because you gave Hae-won a taste of her own medicine, she insulted you and you insulted her back but you were the only one who got detention), he asked how you got popular.
“How did you do it Y/n?” He asked
“Did what?” You asked as you looked back at him
“Become popular.” You just shrugged as he added, “I wish I wasn’t gay so I would get bullied.”
“Just act straight.” You doodled in your notebook
So-woo looked confusedly at you, “and how would I do that?”
“I don’t know, sleep with a girl.” You snapped at him
Detention moved by slowly but you were glad that you were talking to an old friend. You had told him that his house was always open and you were always there to talk, and so it wasn’t weird to see him in your room asking for a favor but you didn’t know that the girl he wanted to sleep with was you.
“No!” You said to his request
He got onto his knees in front of you begging, “please Y/n, help a friend out.”
“Si-woo, you do realize I’m a girl.” You pressed your hand against his chest. He stared up at you for a second before shrugging, “so?”
“YOURE GAY!”
You couldn’t believe what was happening right now. You didn’t think that lying about loosing your virginity would lead to a gay guy asking to have sex with you.
“What if we don’t even do it and I just say we did it?”
You leaned closer to him, “no!”
“I’ll pay you.” Si-woo begged even more. “I don’t want your money. Si-woo just leave.” You yelled at him
“I know I should just be myself and people will like me for me but I’m sick of getting bullied and I just wanted to be normal for once. I just thought that out of everyone, you would know what it’s like. I’ll see you at school Y/n.” He sighed sadly as he got up and started walking towards the door.
You had changed your clothing, your attitude, and your confidence but sitting here watching as your friend looked so sad after asking for help, one thing you knew you couldn’t change was your heart. You sighed and rolled your eyes calling to him, Si-woo stopped and turned around.
“I want a gift card to My Boon and you tell everyone I’m amazing in bed.” You said watching as a smile covered his face
“Thank you Y/n, so what do we do? Do I go and tell people?” He asked
You shook your head, “no if we’re going fake sleep together, we have to do it right. Lisa is throwing a party tomorrow night, all the popular people and your tormentors are going to be there. That’s when we’ll do it.”
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Si-woo fidgeted nervously next to you, the party was down a block but your car slowed to a stop. The boy looked at you confused on why the car had stopped.
“Are we walking the rest of the way?” He asked
You turned to him, “let’s get the plan straight, we’re going to walk into the party together and acting drunk, I will ask Lisa for a room, and we’ll go from there okay?”
He nodded and gulped harshly as you added, “just follow my lead and don’t do anything stupid.”
The car pulled up to the house, music was blasting from the inside. You had been to Lisa’s house once before, you almost had your first kiss here but back then it seemed so much bigger, her house was already huge but it seemed like a castle when you were a kid. Si-woo quickly got out of the car and stood by you, it was silent for a second as you thought some more.
“Okay.” You finally said. “Put your arm around me and laugh like you just said something funny.”
Si-woo nodded and put his arm around your shoulder letting out a laugh that would sound real to anyone drunk. You pushed open the door, kids lined the halls and looked at you and Si-woo. They whispered and shot confused looks to each other, as you walked through the house. You stumbled a bit making it seem as if you already had a drink. Lisa’s eyes found you and she held the same confusion everyone else had.
“Hey, Y/n you came along with….Si-woo.” She said as Si-woo answered with a half fake ‘what’s up’
You giggled a bit, “I hope you don’t mind but we did have a few drinks before coming over.” You leaned forward closer to Lisa and said loudly. “Talking about drinks, Lisa, Si-woo was just telling me this really funny thing which was really funny and I was wonder if there was like, a room where we could go so he could finish telling me that thing that’s really funny, if you know what I mean.”
You smacked your lips before saying the last little bit. It was half to creep her out and half to make a point, Lisa pulled away and told you to use her room. You let out a squeal and drunkenly thanked her as you wrapped your arms around her. She pushed you away and quickly turned wrapping your arm around Si-woo and walked towards where her room was. Everyone started talking and walking after you, you smiled and slammed the door in their face locking it.
“Close the blinds.” You said to si-woo who rushed over and did what you said
You hands ran down your hips and under your dress as you pulled your panties off. Si-Woo’s face went red as he saw.
“Relax don’t get your panties in a twist.” You said turned to the door hanging it over the handle covering the key hole so it made it harder to see
Once you were sure no one could see you clearly you walked over to the bed and patted a spot next to you. You told him to grunt but as he did it sound more like he was constipated or going through labor.
“Moan.” You hissed at him. “Like, sex noises.”
You lightly hit his face and he let out a noise that was somewhat convincing. You smiled and nodded telling him to continue making that noise.
“Oh yeah.” You moaned out. “Oh fuck!”
You chanted those things over and over again before pulling him up onto his feet.
“Don’t stop!” You said as you started jumping on the bed and whispering to Si-woo to say something
The boy panicked and said, “I’m gonna turn you around and take you from the back.”
“That’s not gonna make people think you’re straight.” You told him as you stopped jumping. “You just sound like you want to fuck a guy.”
“Never mind that gayness because I’m a straight guy.” You rolled your eyes at Si-woo, there was no way he was straight
You continue moaning, saying any cuss words that came to your head that would sound natural. After a couple more minutes of doing the same thing over and over again, you grabbed Si-woo’s shoulders.
“You ready for the grand finale?” You asked with a smile as he nodded
This is going to be fun, you said to yourself as punched him in the groin. Si-woo fell to his knees as he yelled out in pain and you yelled out as well, “fuck!”. You should panted as you jumped off the bed and walked over to the boy who was still writhing around in pain.
“Come on, get up.”
He slowly got up and walked over to you, he was still groaning in pain. You messed up his hair and his shirt.
“Go forth as now you are a man.”
He grabbed your wrist, “thank you.” He said before walk up to the door which still had your panties hanging on it. You quickly grabbed them and stuffed it into his pocket.
“Evidence.” You told him as he opened the door
Everyone scattered as he walked out of the room. You were still catching your breath but walked out of the room a few seconds later, you needed a drink. Pushing past people, finally you reached the kitchen and started pouring yourself a drink.
“Y/n?” You heard your name so you looked up seeing Yeonjun
You smiled, “oh hey, Yeonjun.”
“I thought you hated parties.” The boy sighed before taking a sip of his drink
You bit your lip and fidgeted slightly, “yeah.”
It was awkward, standing here staring at your old best friend. You took a sip of the drink you poured yourself, feeling your cheeks heat up as Yeonjun looked you up and down.
“You look different.” You looked down at his words, Yeonjun was right. In any other circumstance you would never wear this dress and you weren’t sure how you weren’t trying to pull it down over your knees every second
“Does it not look good?” You ask getting self-conscious about the dress and did it get shorter?
“Uh no-no it looks good, you look amazing it’s just I’ve never seen you wear it.” Yeonjun answered. “I was also wondering if you wanted to hang out with me and my friends.”
You looked over at where he was pointing seeing the rest of his group, they were still the same. Taehyun had his arm wrapped around some girl, Soobin was arguing with Beomgyu and Kai was lost in dreamland. You forgot how much fun you had with them, smiling before looking back at Yeonjun.
You sighed, “I wasn’t going to stay long, thank you though.”
He quickly replied with, “well then let me take you home.” You smiled at his offer but seeing that he had been here longer he must’ve had more drinks then you so you shook your head. “I’m okay I’ve only had one drink. It was nice seeing you Yeonjun.”
You turned from him and walked through the halls and back out the front door, Si-woo had forgotten about you and now off somewhere so you just left. You felt bad for leaving Yeonjun but even now with your confidence boost you weren’t sure you could talk to him.
Si-woo kept his word, you got your gift card and the rumor spread to say that you were sensational in bed. The only bad thing was that your reputation of the clean cut good girl had been tainted and now you were known as the whore of the school or the better known one: a dirty skank. That should’ve thrown you off the path that you were going down but all you could think was “fine, I’ll be the dirtiest skank they’ve ever seen”
And oh if Hae-won could see your closet now, she’d have a heart attack. All your long sleeves had been thrown out, anything baggy was dumped, and now heels were your best friend. On every hanger was a corset, some black, some pink or white or blue but all your clothes had one thing in common: the scarlet ‘A’ decorating the barren design. It was supposed to be “a sign of shame” but it made you feel powerful.
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The expression on your classmate’s faces were priceless, they all stared at you but no one stood in your way. A smirk on your face as you didn’t stop, hearing as they whispered before toying with some boy and it only became easier now.
In class, no one could pay attention to the teacher. At lunch, boys crowded closely around your table with their mouths wide open and Hae-won couldn’t even keep her eyes away from you. Glaring and always saying something about how she was praying for you. This was fun but your reputation suffered more and more, the good girl who had perfect A’s became more faded as “the whore of the school” surfaced.
The funny thing was that you never expected to make your “lack of a v-card” a job but one day a boy you barely knew, In-Ho a guy you used to be a mathlete with, asked you to do what you did with Si-woo saying that the boy told him the truth. You refused at first but what happened with Si-woo happened again and seeing that boy who asked for your help sulk away made the Y/n before the lie come back out so you agreed, and so you got an $100 gift card for second base.
That second rumor spread faster then the first and basically by the end of the day, you were in for business for those who actually knew and that happened to be a lot. Nerds, losers, and anyone who were like what you used to be, invisible to the opposite sex and you had a stack of gift cards from all your ‘clients’ but the more deals you made the more you just wanted romance. You wanted something from a kdrama, you wanted Hyung-Sik caging you in between his arms so “the world couldn’t do anything to you”, or Lee Seung-gi letting you dance on his feet, you wanted Song Kang to tell you that you were so pretty it made his heart flutter. All you wanted was to feel loved, you didn’t ask for much but even if it was just once, you wanted to feel like you were in a kdrama.
One with romance and a really good soundtrack. You could dream all you wanted but you weren’t the female lead in “Love alarm” or “Strong girl Do Bong-soon” hell you would’ve even taken “Vagabond” if it meant that you ended up with a man like Lee Seung-gi but hey you got to get one shampoo free if you bought another one so it wasn’t all that bad right?
Hae-won had started a group what you liked to call the ‘kick the fallen down’ group whose whole job was to torment you and try to get you kicked out of school. For once, since the whole lie started you felt hopeless and you had never felt more alone. It was funny, you were popular enough to have people saying that they slept with you but no one made the move to actually sleep with you. So you found yourself at another one of Lisa’s big parties, this time staying longer as you chugged down another drink trying to forget the whole shit-show going on with your life until a familiar face walked up to you.
“I’m starting to think you were lying about hating parties.” Yeonjun said
You smiled sadly, “yeah well the booze is nice and also gotta keep up my reputation.” You hated that stupid lie, but it had become you now so you had to run with it wether you liked it or not
“Me and some other people are playing seven minutes of heaven, seeing as you…um do you want to play?” Yeonjun cleared his throat in the middle of his sentence changing the topic, you didn’t know it hurt worse when it came from the guy you used to be friends with and your crush
You took another swig of your drink and nodded walking over to where they all sat. Beomgyu sat next to Soobin, water dripping from his hair and clothes and a towel had been thrown over him telling you that he had jumped into the pool. Some other guys and a few girls sat talking to each other grouping up leaving you lonely once again. Yeonjun sat down by Beomgyu and the game started, Beomgyu spun first going in with a girl next to you and by the expression of the girl once they exited nothing happened.
You watched as most of the people playing took their turns, Yeonjun’s turn came (hoping that the bottle landed on you but it didn’t) and passed until finally it was your turn. You took a deep breath and spun the bottle, it slowed to a stop landing on Jae-Hwa. You weren’t upset on who it landed on, there were worse boys but you were hoping it landed on Yeonjun. Slowly you and Jae-Hwa climbed the stairs and Beomgyu closed the door behind you, the time started now.
It was awkward for a bit as you stood in that room staring at Jae, he was nice and kind. You fidgeted a bit as Jae started talking.
“I’m glad that it landed on me.” Jae said taking a couple of steps closer to you as you smiled up at him, “oh really?”
He was inches away from you as he reached into his pocket pulling out a gift card as he said, “I’ve got something for you.” You looked at the gift card, it was a LINKO gift card. “200 dollars to LINKO.”
You put on a fake smile and gulped harshly, “I didn’t know this was a-“ you couldn’t get the rest out, to sad at the fact that the one time you thought someone had liked you it was just another business exchange
“I know it sounds kind of lame, but they really do have some awesome stuff.”
“So, what did we do on during this time?” You asked almost spitting at Jae
“Whatever 200 bucks gets me.” He answered and leaned forward pressing his lips against yours
It was funny, this was the exact room you almost had your first kiss in, and this was the exact almost way you had it but this wasn’t the guy you wanted to have it with. That guy was sitting downstairs right now, you pushed Jae away.
“That’s not really how it works.” You said to him but he just pulled you back in kissing you again, and so you pushed him away. “Stop! I’m not really having sex with people for money. I’m saying it but not actually doing it.”
“It’s okay. It’s all right, come on stop being such a prude.” Jae said trying to pull you closer his lips inches from yours
“Stop, no, no. You’re an asshole!” You yelled at him before turning away and opening the door rushing down the stairs as Jae ran after you. You stopped for a second to throw the gift card back at the man chasing you.
“Hey your seven minutes isn’t up!” You could hear Beomgyu yell but you needed to get away
Tears streamed down your face as you rushed out of the house as fast as your heels would let you. You stopped at the edge of the lawn hearing footsteps behind you.
“Y/n!” Yeonjun called, god why was it always him
You turned around trying to make it seem like you were okay. Yeonjun stopped as he reached you.
“Hey are you okay?” You nodded at his words trying to stop the tears
“Yeah I’m fine, I need to get home.” You turned around trying to walk away but Yeonjun grabbed your wrist almost begging, “please let me drive you home.”
You nodded as the tears returned to stream down your face. The drive was as peaceful as it could be.
“Do you want to talk about it?” Yeonjun asked softly
“What else is there to talk about? Everyone thinks I’m a whore…and to be honest, I’m starting to believe it.”
“What why?”
“Oh come on Yeonjun, you know what everyone is saying.”
“Yeah I know that, but it doesn’t mean I believe them.” He smiled eyes flickering over to you
You wiped away your tears, “really, you believe me?”
“I know you Y/n, I know that you hate parties and that dresses make you insecure. But I know without a doubt that you have the biggest heart and can’t not help people because years ago there was a scared little boy who wasn’t ready for his first kiss and there was a amazing selfless girl who lied for him.”
You chuckled a bit, “you still remember that?”
“I wish that was my first kiss cause then I’d actually had enjoyed it.” Yeonjun said
You smiled as the car pulled up to your house. You talked a bit more to Yeonjun and the crappy feeling you had just a few moments ago slowly was fading.
“You know when I became popular, I couldn’t understand why no one liked you and I realize that it was because you were real.” Yeonjun stated. “You weren’t scared to be who you were.”
“Did you think about me like this before my transformation?”
“way before and if you wanted to stay this way that’s fine but would you stop pushing me away?”
You blushed, “you know if you had been here a couple of weeks ago, all of this would be different.”
Yeonjun smiled at that, it was silent for a second as his eyes flickered between your eyes and your lips. “Could I kiss you? I won’t tell anyone but I really want to kiss you right now.”
Your smile faded as you slightly shook your head, “no.” Yeonjun looked away and cleared his throat quickly apologizing but you responded with, “no I mean not like this. I look like a mess and with just having some guy try to stick his tongue down my throat. I’ve wanted to kiss you for years but I want it to be perfect. My life is a mess but if you give me some time to straighten my life out because I don’t want to drag you into it.”
“What if I wanted to be dragged into it. I can help Y/n.” You smile and leaned over pulling him into a hug before you got out of the car and walked into your house
One thing these past few moments had taught you was that even though there was shitty people, at least there was one kind and caring person out there for you. With that knowledge you knew this small white lie had to stop and so you knew one person who would set your story straight, the very first person you helped: Si-woo but it turned out that he didn’t need your help as he basically left his fake life behind. So that was one person down, and after that it was just getting all the guys you helped to come clean that it wasn’t true but after begging and begging for them to come clean, it felt like life was purposely doing this to you and if this was your punishment then you couldn’t be mad.
So it was finally time to put a end to the white lie that got out of hand once and for all and you were going to do that by telling your side of the story, all you had to do was get enough people to listen.
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“And that’s why I decided to do this webcast. So here we go, part 5. Not with a fizzle, but with a bang. So today with the help of Yeonjun and unknowingly Hae-won, who lets say got to carried away with trying to kick me out, let me and Yeonjun sneak into the principal’s office letting me do the announcement and so with about 30 seconds, a minute at best to get everyone to go home and watch this I sang the only sexy song I knew and it worked so here you all are…waiting outside the bedroom door for me to kiss Yeonjun, listening to me pretend to have sex with Si-woo, paying me to lie for you, and calling me every name in the book. I took one thing out of Hester’s book but let me tell you that it sucks to be the outcast.”
You sighed just as you looked at the window seeing Yeonjun smiling from outside. You moved to the window opening it as he rested his arms against the frame.
“Have I ever told you that you’re so beautiful it makes my heart flutter?” He said making you giggle
“How did you know?” You joked
He shrugged, “just guessed.”
“You watched the live. I hope you know it’s still going on.” You pointed back inside
“Screw them. They’ve had enough of you. Figuratively speaking.” He said and climbed into your room
As he stood up, he pushed you against the wall by your window making you blush.
“I’ll protect you. Nothing can hurt you now.” He whispered and you laughed some more before looking over at the computer
“Give me a second.” You told him as he lowered his arms letting you walk over to your desk. “That’s Yeonjun. I don’t owe anymore confessions but this is just between you and me, I really like this guy and I might even really lose my virginity to him. I don’t know when it will happen, it could be in five minutes or in five years or on our wedding night but you know what, it is nobody’s goddamn business. Goodbye everyone.” You turned off the camera as Yeonjun walked back up to you
You giggled as he stood in front of you reaching his arms out as he raised his eyebrow, “care to dance my lady?”Yeonjun asked in a joking tone
You held up your finger and Yeonjun looked at you confusedly as you quickly walked up to your phone pressed a few things and turning it to full volume as a song started to play. You wanted your kdrama and so you hurried back up to Yeonjun.
“Of course my good sir.” You answered before placing your hands on his shoulder and stepping onto his feet adding. “‘You can’t complain that I’m heavy’”
Yeonjun just smiled and laughed leaning down and pressed his lips against yours before he slowly moved in a circle. When he pulled away, you hoped off of his feet before starting to dance more, Yeonjun twirled you around and dip you. Nothing mattered anymore, not your reputation, not Hae-won, or that stupid lie as long as you had someone who, like Yeonjun, knew you for you.
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