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hey guys !! like this for a little starter from mae if we haven’t talked or you’d like a new one.

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kykjiwoo‌:

on three she places the mint into her mouth, sucking on it to get some of the flavor. she hums around the mint, tilting her head to the side as she fully gets the taste of it. it’s… not the best and she’s wrinkling her nose. “yeah it’s… not good at all,” she says, with a laugh, and then shakes her head. “here.” she’s pulling a napkin out from her pocket, offering it to them. “i’m keeping it in because i’m not a quitter.” she’s grinning and then sticks her tongue out at her friend, even though she’s starting to chew the mint to get rid of it quicker. is that cheating? maybe a little bit.

mae doesn’t care if this is considered quitting, they really just hate the taste of pickles that much. carefully dropping it on the napkin, she takes it from jiwoo’s hand and twists it up, keeping it in the paper before throwing it away in the bin next to them. the taste still lingers and they wrinkle their nose, searching around for something to drink to wash out the taste. “worst idea yet, jiwoo.” watching the other chew, mae breaks into giggles and pokes at the other’s cheek lightly. “i’m a quitter but you’re a cheater.”

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kykjiwoo‌:

“hey, no no!” she grins, shaking her head. “that’s not a part of the dare.” but she’s picking up one of the mints anyway, never one to turn down a new experience with mae. that’s how they always end up having fun. jiwoo loves the dares and always always always has a good time. that’s the whole point of them, to have fun. “okay, you forced me into it.” she holds the mint in front of her mouth, and then raises an eye at mae. “okay. count of three?” 

they think about tricking their friend, convincing them they would put the mint in their mouth and then not the second jiwoo does- mae’s sure the other’s already thought mae would do that too. not like mae would back of the dare, they weren’t the type to give up a new experience when it came to the dares from jiwoo. “on three then.” one, two, three. they drop the mint on their tongue and nearly instant regret washes over their face. “this tastes awful,” she whines, tossing the idea of throwing it out or trying to swallow it whole to get rid of it.

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@kaikyk // as promised!

what had started as a long and exhausting day was finally coming to an end and mae couldn’t be happier. they’d finally gotten a hold of kai after hours of trying, apparently their day had been rough too with training. mae proposed a date then, getting together to talk and complain and relax with each other after such a day. it wasn’t easy to get together as it had been before mae’s debut but the time together was still worth it in the end. 

dropping the bag of take out at her feet, a fist raised to knock on the door of his dorm before slowly opening it and sticking their head around to peer inside. “i come baring food, i have more noodles than either of us can ever eat alone.”

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kykminki‌:

with an impending debut, minki was happy to take any media attention he could get. he was still fuzzy on the details, only made aware by his own notification online from fans of mae, and the few that he had gained from just being around the company for so long. he was happily chuckling as he made his own flirtatious response to the matter - very typical of him. as if he wasn’t going to milk it for all of it’s worth. he hadn’t expected to see mae so soon, the gentle grab of his sleeve catching his attention. “hey,” he said, his voice soft, a bright smile on his lips. “i’m not sure what you’re talking about? didn’t sound like much of a mistake, to me. honestly, watching all the analysis videos that have come out, and putting photos of me next to your descriptions… it’s all really adding up.” he playfully wagged his finger at them, then. “i think you’ve got some serious explaining to do. otherwise i’ll have no choice but to assume we’re in love.”

“no we’re-” they fumble for words, much like what got them in the middle of this in the first place. “stop that.” pinching their own cheeks, they were trying not to smile or laugh right now but it was all a little too much and far too funny not to giggle at. “we’re not- i’m not- no.” they certainly were not in love with each other but mae couldn’t respect where his mind was in all of this. she honestly hadn’t been describing minki during the interview but she would see why fans would have thought that. he was rumored to become a fan favorite after debut, his fan base already growing just as a trainee now. “i’m not in love with you, that’s crazy.” she protests a little harder before rubbing at her sore cheeks, having pinched them a little too hard. “i was trying to be as general as possible with the descriptions you know. we don’t have time to date, let alone be in love with someone.”

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kihyunkyk‌:

ft. @kykmae !

     there were many ways that people could describe jung kihyun — one of the more accurate (although less common) ways was serial romantic. everyone who knew the boy knew the ways of his soft heart, and even if they didn’t, it wasn’t difficult to miss the hearts in his eyes and his smitten smile whenever he developed a new crush… in fact, he was often teased about it, but he never minded. he didn’t see anything wrong with having a lot of love to give; he figured it was a good addition to an otherwise increasingly dark and dreary society. and so he handled the jabs, teasing remarks and laughter with a surprising passiveness — a little nod, a quiet “what about it?” when someone mentioned his constant love-struck demeanor, preferences and types always changing, flowing like water.

     the thing about mae, though, was that his crush on them hadn’t gone away. it must’ve been months since he’d felt the first sparks of interest and it was still there, burning a bit brighter with every day that passed. lately, he’d found himself scrambling for the most absurd topics, trying desperately to keep conversations with them going for as long as possible. and every time those conversations ended and he had to say goodbye, he felt so sad. call him ungrateful, but he couldn’t get enough of their presence.

     “have you ever seen a ghost?” he asked them, quirking his eyebrows momentarily. it was a strange topic, sure, but… as previously mentioned, nothing was out of the question when it came to him trying to keep them around for just a little while longer. “wait, wait — before you answer that, i should probably ask this: do you even believe in ghosts?” 

Somewhere Mae had found them self attached to Kihyun’s attention and found his affections to be something they wished for often. They didn’t feel lonely when he was in the room, even if they weren’t talking or near each other, a shared gaze can lift a lonely heart into a happier spirit. They just didn’t feel as lonely when he was looking at her. Maybe that’s what drew Mae into him, maybe that’s why she wanted to be around him more and keep talking and drag on conversations for hours because even if it was meaningless talk, at least they weren’t alone.

His question gave them pause, looking at him with a wide expression before morphing into one of thought. Grief had done horrible things to Mae years ago, making her wish that ghosts were real just so she could have her parents back. Shrugging, they look at him with a half kind of smile. “I used to think I did, when I was a kid.” The truthful answer, though only partly. Mae won’t ruin the moment when a depressing story like that. “Believe in them, I mean. I don’t think I’ve seen one- wait have you? Is this your way of telling me you can see ghosts?”

habits of my heart.

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kykjiwoo‌:

━━ ❀ ﹤for @kykmae﹥

she sits down next to her friend, and doesn’t hesitate to put her legs across their own, before showing them what she has in her hands. it’s a mint tin, colored green, and the top shows a cartoon pickle and proudly has the words ‘dill pickle mints’ written beneath the pickle. “hey, mae. hey, hey mae,” she says, grinning at her friend. “i dare you to try this.” 

Their face contorted at the packaging, the cartoon pickle making them queasy already. Unable to turn down the dare, Mae narrowed their eyes at Jiwoo and heaved a dramatic sigh. “Only if you do it with me.” Slender fingers pluck a mint from the container and hold it out to the other with a grin. “Come on, don’t make me do it alone. You know how much I don’t like pickles.”

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kykxminho‌:

minho hadn’t noticed anyone staring at the two of them or taking pictures just yet. he was sure to not call attention on them by keeping his eyes on only mae and not on anyone else in fear that the minute he looked at someone they would recognize him. thankfully, the hat he was wearing also did a good job at keeping a good portion of his face hidden. “just for you. don’t think anyone else has that exception,” minho replied, smiling back at her, letting out a small laugh at their litte exchange. “you’re right, but cats are known to be picky and don’t always want to cuddle you. the reason i want a pet is to have it around whenever i’m feeling lonely.”

the thought of his dog being famous made him chuckle softly. “i would probably get a really cute one and it would end up being more famous than me. i bet even my own fans would leave me just for the dog!” minho joked, another laugh leaving his lips. the feeling of mae’s fingers squeezing his own made him smile widely, squeezing hers back in reply. “no, you shouldn’t. i will probably always invite you there whenever we hang out unless one of us is too busy.” he would honestly do anything for the chance to spend some extra time with her. before he could say anything else, the waitress arrived with their orders, placing them on the table. 

They would forever be thankful of Minho and how he seemed to always be able to quell the ever present anxiety that seems to live within their chest. When the outings first started, the pair had been spotted quickly and while Mae hadn’t been named yet as a trainee with KYK, Minho had been debuted for his group- so it brought attention on who the pair were. She remembers the first article calling her some mystery woman from his life, breaking the hearts of his fans. All rumors, of course, the pair weren’t dating. 

Her thoughts wandered a little, sifting through memories before he spoke again. “Are you saying I’m special?” Teasing him, Mae returned his playful grin easily. Nodding in agreement, they listening about his need for the animal. It struck a cord with the soloist, she knew that feeling well enough. Instead of a group of girls to tour and sing and dance with, Mae was alone with managers and back up dancers and producers. Sure, they had friends and close co-workers, but they didn’t have the sense of family or closeness that came with being in a group. “Are things getting that bad with the guys?” The question is softly asked, worry creasing her forehead.

She hadn’t meant to shift the mood, honestly. Hoping he didn’t want to answer the question or talk about it, Mae moved on and continued down the Instagram conversation. “You’re cute but you’re not dog cute, of course. Then again, the Minho biases are some pretty loyal fans, I don’t think all of them would leave you for the dog.”  The open invitation doesn’t shock her. They open their mouth to respond but the food is brought out before they can, just giving a smile to the waitress before turning attention back to her friend. “I have a feeling one of us is going to be really busy soon. Just promise not to forget about me, okay?”

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minheekyk‌:

Scratching her face with a laugh, Minhee shrugged. “That’s confidential information…” Sure, it was a little white lie but those never hurt anybody. In all honesty, Minhee had no clue of when Platinum was coming back or if they were. She was more focused on her upcoming solo debut, yet to be announced but she was an eager beaver to get it out into the world. Prove to her fans and everyone that she was ready to become a soloist, that she didn’t need Platinum backing her for her to be a good artist. 

Knowing that Minhee wouldn’t really tell them, Mae didn’t push the question further. Come backs were always a soft topic, something that was usually kept under wraps until right before scheduled to begin. That had at least been the experience around the halls of KYK for as long as Mae had been around. Or they were just really unobservant when it came to such things. “I don’t want to come off as some weird fan but I know a few of the dances for Platinum if you need someone to dance spare for you. Or anything you need, I can pick up dances pretty easily.”

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kykxminho‌:

minho nodded in understatement at her words, thinking back to how it had been a few years ago when he first debuted. it had made him feel like he had finally found his calling and like everything made sense, so he could understand how it felt surreal for them, even now he would wake up and feel like he was still a young boy dreaming about getting where he was now. “i’m sure i can make an exception for those plans, though,” minho replied with a cheeky smile. it was always nice to him how they could go from talking about deep things to flirting in an instant. both felt very natural at this point.

“i had been debating between getting a dog or a cat, but if that’s going to keep me from seeing you, then i’ll probably just end up getting the dog,” he replied with a small laugh. he had said it in a joking manner, but the truth was that he would really hate if mae couldn’t visit him anymore. “i think i’m gonna have tea with a scone.” since they had decided on their food, he called the waitress over and ordered their food, hoping that it would arrive quickly. “but really, once we’re done with our food you should definitely come over to hang out.”

How easy was all this even with the distance between the times they were able to do this lately; it gave them hope that no matter what Minho would always be an important person in their life and that was that. Despite it all, they were still not used to the crowds that seem to gather the longer they were out in public, making Mae look around anxiously to see if anyone was caring about them being in the cafe yet. The workers were used to the idols making frequent visits here, being so close to the company. At least Mae was on a friendly bases with the wait staff. “An exception just for me?” Leaning on her hand, Mae leaned in just a little and gave him another wink before relaxing back into the soft bench of the booth. His cheeky smiled mirror on her own face.

Hearing how he was willing to give up the cat just because she was allergic made her laugh, shaking her head back and forth. Orange locks whip a little with the vigor of the head shake, laughing all the while. “Get what you want. Cats are less responsibility, practically take care of themselves.” Thinking of how being an idol meant he was away from home a lot. “But you can always let me watch the dog when you’re gone you know. I’ll even make an Instagram just for them. Your pet will be famous.” Thinking now of how that would look, Mae cracks another laugh. The laughter peels off once their order is in, listening to him take charge of the situation with a grateful sigh. They were still just too anxious to order their own food sometimes. Reaching out, her hand takes hold of his and gives his fingers a squeeze in silent thank you. “I assumed I was- should I stop doing that?”

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현아 (HyunA) - Lip & Hip

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I hope there is something beautiful on the horizon that’s just as impatient as I am. Something so eager, it wants to meet me halfway.

Rudy Francisco, “Horizon” (via buttonpoetry)

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scout ➳ sns; hey are you getting there earlier ?

scout ➳ sns; i just woke up ngl lol

mae ➳ sns: it's not until lunch

mae ➳ sns: you have some time lol

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kykxminho‌:

minho couldn’t help but smile as he saw mae barefaced, admiring her subtly. there was something about her natural beauty that charmed him like nothing else. “we’ve both been so busy lately. but i think things have calmed down for now. the only thing i’m doing now is making sure i don’t strain my vocal chords,” minho joked, letting out a small laugh. he then picked up one of the plastic menus of the cafe, eyes scanning it as he tried to decide what to each. noticing mae was leaning closer, he looked up and chuckled softly at how excited she seemed to be there. he was glad that the feeling was mutual. 

“secrets? i can tell you with a hundred percent sincerity that i’m not hiding anything from you, mae mae,” minho told them, a bright smile spreading across his features to show that he meant it. there was nothing he could ever hide from her. he trusted mae with anything and knew that she wouldn’t judge him for it. “the only thing i have new to say is that i’m thinking of getting a pet, that’s pretty much it.” another chuckle left his lips, cheeks hurting from how much he’d been smiling. “now, what are you thinking about ordering?”

His smile always brought one out in Mae, the way it brightens up his face reminded them of sunshine after a long and cloudy day. Nodding in agreement about them both being busy, Mae just gives another smile. “It’s still all surreal for me, you know?” Debut had been a dream for them, something they never really expected to happen after five years of being a trainee and group after group not working out in their favor. Being a soloist is fun, they get to make their own music style but it was also lonely for her as well. But at least she had Minho right now. “No straining your voice? I guess that changes my plans with you later.” Dropping a playful wink on him, Mae goes back to looking at the menu.

She listens to him intently, eyes still roaming the menu. As always, Mae will end up getting something light and fruity, their favorite foods to order when eating out in cafe’s such as this one. It’s clear there is nothing but trust between the pair, Mae just taking his word for it without a bat of an eye that he might be lying. They could say anything to each other, share any secret, and not worry about being judged about it- teased maybe, but never judged. “Just not a cat, I’m allergic. And the same as always: fruit and yogurt parfait with granola with a coffee.”

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kykjiao‌:

“so, i know you’re probably busy, maybe, and it is sort of edging into the late evening, but…” jiao trailed off as she tilted her head to the side, fingers framing her face delicately as she batted her eyelashes up at the other. maybe she was playing up the cutesy card a little too much, but it had been awhile since she last spent any time with the other. what, with schedules and timings being off, it seemed almost impossible to snatch them up for any time together. sue her, but she was becoming a little needy for alone time with mae. whether this actually affected the other or not was always lost on her, but it didn’t get her to stop trying anyways. she would use any technique as along as she was able to get them to agree. “but i was wondering if you were up to maybe sneak into one of the practice rooms and dance? like old times?” @kykmae

Mae wouldn’t argue that they were heartless to the cute card that Jiao was playing right now but they were tired from practice all day and more meetings than she could count on two hands. But they did miss their friend and didn’t want to pass up alone time with them anymore. The idea of dancing for fun was nearly a foreign concept to Mae these days, her schedule full of practicing the same dances over and over and then trying to learn new ones for upcoming songs and singles. “You don’t even have to ask- but we can’t stay up too late okay? I have more promotions to do tomorrow.” They can’t remember if it was radio or television for their appearance so they didn’t want to come in looking too tired in case it was the visual promotion. 

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현아 (HyunA) - 어때? (How’s This?)

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minheekyk‌:

Minhee almost wanted to laugh at the other seeming so nervous. It was endearing to her in a way, “How do you like being debuted? Any different?” She asked while beginning to stretch again, eyes shifting over to the younger girl. “I know when I first debuted I was scared shitless… Granted, I was fifteen…”

Nerves aside, Mae started their stretches as they always did: working from the bottom up before doing whole body. Always diligent on how they worked their body, Khun Mae wasn’t going to forget years of hard work because Minhee was being nice to them. “It’s surreal,” they replied with a shaking laugh. “Like it’s not real- not yet.” It really hadn’t hit them how real all of it was yet, years of working toward this and it didn’t feel complete. “When is Platinum doing it’s come back? I’m really excited.”