juliettemaligon
“ it’s an experiment that yes, i’m willingly in front of cameras for, but ultimately: i’m not here for anyone else but myself. ” a pause. “ and finn, ” she tacks on at the end, eyes traveling across to the tall man on the beach, before looking back. “ see, now i don’t particularly want to. maybe i should just leave you there. ”
“ sounds like someone won’t be going to paradise anytime soon, ” he comments, voice lower enough to not be caught by too many ears. “ maybe i won’t go at all, so you’ll have to manage to bring that one bucket by yourself. ”
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amarnoban
this man and his smooth talking, amara thinks; unable to hide the smile from her face. “i know — i know. it’s just a little weird for me, i’m not used to people looking at me. don’t worry, you’ll make a great impression. everyone will love you.” how could they not? with his looks and personality he was meant to capture everyone’s heart. hopefully, he knew better than break hers. they could only wait, see and hope for the best. “of course. you know there’s not a thing i wouldn’t do for you..” crazy, stupid love. for someone who wasn’t exactly a fighter, amara wasn’t planning to give him up that easily. “– and don’t forget to actually help when we prepare dinner. peel the potatoes like i showed you and you’ll be fine. you got this.”
a smile appears on her lips and he immediately reciprocates. even after years together, after the last few months apart, her smile never fails to absolutely melt him. “ oh, you’re in so much trouble, manoban. you just happen to be the most beautiful girl here, all eyes are on you. ” and his included, even if they stray every so often. “ thanks baby, ” words slip past lips before even realizing, for they’ve been said countless times before. “ i really believe in us, i do. i wouldn’t put you through all of this if i didn’t think we can make it. ” he sighs dramatically, bringing their jointed hands up to his lips, pressing a kiss to her knuckles as they walk . “ do i have to ? i could be tasked with getting water every day and i’d be fine, but the kitchen is a scary place. knowing how to peel potatoes or not. ”
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noknois
“It would be the least they could do for their new heroes!” A smile formed on her face as she pranced ahead on the path, then turned around to wait for Klaus to catch up. “What would you want for dinner then? If the shots were ours to call.”
he laughs, and it’s the reason he lingers a few steps behind. though soon he follows. “ a lot of protein. i really am craving for steak right now, but i usually eat just about anything. how about you, anything you really wish you could eat right now ? ”
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rosedeclaire
“ i promise you, it is just as straightforward as it looks - ” they inform him, pink lips tugging into a grin at his antics. “ but i can teach you if need be. just copy what my hand is doing, yes ? ” smiles at him warmly, head tilting to the side. “ great, at least i will not die by your hand tonight, yes ? and that i am. ”
“ listen, i believe you, i do. i just know myself longer. ” though he nods, positioning himself near them to copy her actions. gaze meet as he waits for further instructions. “ well, it’s nice to not stab you rose. so, we’ve been here for a few hours. anyone caught your eye yet ? ”
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amarnoban
her mouth curved into a smile at the sound of his voice, “ — and here i thought you wouldn’t be in a hurry to abandon me in an island.” amara teases, though that’s not why they are here, right? there’s not a thing she wouldn’t do for klaus, including going to an island where he can find a million distractions. this wasn’t the best idea he had, but amara was willing to give it a try – being forever hopeful and optimistic. reaching for his hand, delicate fingers filled the gap between his. “then don’t try too hard. i still don’t think this show is for me.”
“ the hotel isn’t paradise if you’re not there, so trust me, i’m in no hurry at all, ” he tells, a smile curling at the edges of lips. “ i’m not. i’m just being friendly, getting to know everyone. we’re supposed to, it’s part of the show, right ? ” free hand lifts in feigned surrender, and the previously charming smile soon turns apologetic. it’s not a lie, but it’s not the absolute truth either. the line between friendly and flirty is incredibly thin and easily blurring. “ i know, i’m glad that you’re giving this a chance, that you still love me enough to try. ”
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amarnoban
“ this island is amazing.. do you think we’ll get the time to explore? i know we should probably take the time to meet other people, but i’m too excited and curious to find out what’s over there.”
“ do you want to go exploring right now ? ” he suggests, a small smiling curling upon lips. though he resists the frown that threatens to take over his features. she’s got a point; they should be talking to other people, test themselves in other relationships, relationships that could be potentially less emotionally exhausting than theirs. and yet, there he stays, extending a hand for her to take. “ we have time. this is just the first day, and i wouldn’t hate it so much to stay in this island instead of going to paradise if i get to spend time with you. ”
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alyciawood
“Oh my, I’ve never seen so many hot people in one place before,” Alycia mumbled mostly to herself not realising someone was standing in earshot. Once she did Alycia flashed them a big smile, may the bisexual gods help her from making more of fool of herself. “Sorry I didn’t mean to say that out loud. Anyways, I’m Alycia. Where you dragged here by your partner too or was coming here your idea?”
a laugh fails to be held in. “ hey, no, you’re good—i’m going to consider myself included in that and i am flattered ! klaus, ” he tells, offering a hand to shake. “ i’m the one who did the dragging. i really needed time off work to get my shit together and see if there’s still a way to salvage my relationship. so why not a deserted island, right ? how about you ? ”
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rosedeclaire
“ so long as you have decent hand-eye coordination, i think you will be okay - ” deep chuckle comes from her, flickering her gaze over him. “ it’s klaus, right ? how are you with knives ? ”
“ it’s decent enough, but depends on the environment i’m in. like, in the kitchen ? i’m a recipe for disaster, but i’ll try. just—let me know if i’m doing something wrong ? ” he asks, gaze lowering to meet theirs. “ yeah, and you’re rose ? uhm, good, great, i’ve never stabbed anyone with them. ”
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juliettemaligon
“ well i didn’t come here to feed any egos, yanno - ! ” she’ll only say matter of factly, brow raising. “ i was just offering teamwork, sheesh. ”
“ you realize you’re in a dating show right ? not that you have to feed my ego, but it’s bound to happen. ” a shrug of shoulders punctuates his words. “ you can guide us there, then. chances are i’ll get lost, so both of us could use some teamwork. ”
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( 𝐟𝐭 ˒ @amarnoban )
Frank & Lola - Matthew Ross (2016)
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juliettemaligon
“ hmmm - we need water for dinner - ” she announces, to no one really in particular. “ join me ? i think you and i could manage … one bucket, at least. ”
“ okaaaaaay, i’m offended, ” he tells, palm coming up to rest against chest. “ i could easily throw you over my shoulder and still carry two buckets filled to the brim. ”
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noknois
“You know,” Taeng leaned over to another islander, her voice low and conspiratorial. “I heard there’s a cafeteria around here. The two of us ought to seek it out. Everyone will owe us if we find it.”
a faint smile appears along lips, light chuckle soon follows. “ alright, i’m sold. maybe they’ll let us choose what we’ll make for dinner tonight. ”
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“ — hey, what do you think about mashed potatoes ? or we could attempt french fries … i do not know how well that would work here. ”
“ french fries has my vote ! though i’m not much help in the kitchen so i’m not sure if my vote counts. ”
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( cha hyunseung. he / him. cis-male. 28. ) introducing… 𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍 ! i heard they’re a 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒅, 𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔, 𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍, 𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒙𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒏, and persuaded their partner to join WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY due to 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕. their partner, has accepted to join the cast of WILL THEY OR WON’T THEY, because they believe their relationship needs help. but klaus ? they think their relationship 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 make it.
𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓.
━━ 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.
full name: klaus eun shin.
nickname(s): n/a.
age: twenty-eight.
birthday: january 6, 1994.
zodiac sign: capricorn.
gender: cis-male.
pronouns: he/him.
birthplace: chicago, illinois.
ethnicity: korean.
nationality: american, korean.
occupation: commercial pilot.
━━ 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃.
a traditional korean family struggles to make ends meet in the late 70s, and the american dream becomes an enticing concept. the united states is a land of opportunities, isn't it ? and so, they pursue employment there.
but attaining the american dream isn’t as easy as it sounded, and after three children are born, putting food on the table and paying bills on time prove to be challenging for the shin family.
klaus witnesses that struggle first hand; bullies make fun of his off-brand walmart shoes, frozen dinners eaten alone while parents work and even power cut-offs for being late on electric bills.
at fifteen he gets a job mowing the lawn in the north side of chicago. and his first experience in a rich neighborhood sets him in a new path, one that shapes him into what he is today.
he excels in academics and extracurricular activities, he studies harder, he works harder, he becomes a better son and a better brother. he doesn’t stop until he’s proud, until he’s accepted to more than half of the universities he applied for.
and that’s when life begins, when he moves out and gets enrolled in university of southern california with a full scholarship, and says his goodbyes to his family with the promise of giving his parents and sisters a better life.
it takes years, but he gets there. he makes a name for himself and his family, with a degree in aviation technology, a commercial pilot certificate and a salary that’s double the national average.
he buys his parents a house, he helps his youngest sister’s college tuition, but the family bond weakens with his distance. he doesn’t visit, he doesn’t call, he doesn’t text. the only interaction being monthly deposits into their checking account.
life remains lonely, and life remains busy, and he accepts it. until pretty girl bumps into him at the airport. an embarrassing coffee accident turned into love story brings him back to what he once was—happy, excited, alive.
he falls in love, and he loves being loved, and it’s a good feeling so it lasts. it lasts three full years. three years of happiness, of having someone to go back to after a long day at work, of visiting beautiful countries together and of whispers of cheesy lines at the end of every trip.
but drifting back to old ways is easy when job opportunities keep materializing, and she’s soon put aside as work is prioritized. missed calls, missed date nights, missed birthday.
he regrets it, but work continues to be a priority. he wants to be a better boyfriend, but time is money. he tries, but there’s always a but. and life is lonely again, life is busy again, but this time—it hurts. this time, he knows what’s to love and to be loved, and it leaves him with a hole in his chest that money and success can’t fill.
an opportunity presents itself in the form of an ad and he takes it without a second thought: desert island with her, completely detached from work, with time to organize his feelings, with time to manage relationships and form new ones. he certainly needs it.
━━ 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.
✔ ambitious, devoted, generous, charming, responsible.
✘ egotistical, ruthless, detached, materialistic, unreliable.
━━ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.
speaks korean, english, spanish, italian.
is a flirt by nature and will flirt in the name of being nice.
can't cook to save his life.
is a gym rat.
he's a plant parent and thank god for amara because he's never home long enough to water them properly.
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Cha Hyun-seung by Kim Tae-koo – The Star Magazine (February 2022)
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I like airplanes. I like anywhere that isn’t a proper place. I like in betweens.
Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 7: Brief Lives.
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You're so self centred
who else am i supposed to be centred on
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