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AurazinPermalink Reply by ✓ Astraea Wu on March 1, 2023 at 16:31

She chuckled softly and hummed in response to his answer, because it does sound like Sunmin to know what to say but never knowing the right thing to say "Ah yes you usually have plenty to say to people, especially those who pisses you off but I came to your rescue every single time. God knows I do not want another customer to file yet another complaint against this particular worker of the day" she teased. Still, she finds great pride in doing that.

She raised her eyebrow in surprise when he made her that promise "Sunmin you do realize that is quite a big promise you're making right? You've never been one to be big on promises like this, I think you're excited, as excited as I am" She giggled, it does seem to be that way honestly. "Disneyland on the weekend does sound nice though so I guess you're halfway making that happen already." 

The thought of having her dream person come to life just never really crossed her mind because how does she get someone like that anyway? Even before becoming an aurazin, Astraea has never thought much about her prince coming to her rescue anytime soon, because some person does not exist. 

"Of course I have daydreams about what my future relationship would be like... just not in the way you think I do? I mean... I pictured someone who would make me happy through anything... everything..." which is already quite the general way of saying things. "Why do you ask? Are you looking to be that guy?" The thought of it was making her smile. "You must be tired too... you came straight after work and consoled me all evening... and then drove... you're going to drive all the way to California too" She was in awe at how he's making all these efforts for her. Just for her.

When he picked a day for her birthday, she grinned and tilted her head cutely to the side "Why May 28th? Spring huh?" She quickly finished her food and beckoned for him to leave with her by taking his hand into hers, the way his hand and hers fitted well always made her smile, it felt just right. She made sure to leave some tip for the waitress as well before leaving the diner and getting inside the car. "You're amazing, you know that? Not many... would be crazy enough to do this just to make their girl happy but you..."

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CelestialPermalink Reply by ✓ Sunmin Park on March 1, 2023 at 21:16

He chewed on his bottom lip “People get on my nerves a lot” and he wasn’t patient when it came to people acting stupid or unreasonable. Thankfully Astra was usually there to step in and diffuse the situation before he got himself in trouble. Sunmin pressed his lips together when she pointed out that he was making big promises “I think if I believe it can be great…it will be” they deserved a good trip where they just got to enjoy themselves, they’d both struggled through many hardships, they needed this.

He scoffed when she called him out for being exciting “Well it can’t be any worse than the same old city every day right?” plus he heard there was good food and snacks there and he would never turn that down. He was curious to know where her head was, they’d never really crossed the line of talking about relationships before, though Astra would often gush about the movies she watched or the comics she read, which wasn’t the same as reality. There wasn’t any living up to stories like that.

“I’m curious about your…everything…I can’t help but to wonder what you imagined as a better future for yourself…” he knew how much the aurazin loved love, so he had no doubt that every time she pictured her future, it was with someone at their side. “I’m a little tired…but I can make it a while longer” he admitted truthfully “I want to get through the state border before I give in for the night” he wanted to make good time after all.

He bit his lip when she asked why he chose that birthday “You like flowers and flowers make me think of spring…then I thought May because that’s when it starts to get warm…and 28th…well 28 is my lucky number” and maybe he selfishly wanted to have a small part in it. After they finished up, he followed her outside, staring at their joined hands and thinking how surprisingly natural this all felt to him. After he got in the car once more he started up the engine and pulled back out onto the highway “We already wasted so much time…we should do what makes us happy…now”.

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AurazinPermalink Reply by ✓ Astraea Wu on March 3, 2023 at 15:57

"It's okay... you'll get a hand of it I'm sure, besides not everyone is a people person right? I'm enough for the both of us, don't worry" She didn't mind being the mediator between them. She will be the people person for both of them if needed be. She's more than happy to do that. "Sometimes I'm still wondering how you're doing this with a smile... and then I realised you really do care for me deeply and that is why you're taking care of me like this..." Every single time, Astra reminds herself that Sunmin likes her and it makes her heart flutter because it still feels unreal.

She brought her hand up to stroke the back of his neck gently as a form of reassurance and hummed softly "I imagined... someone who will go out of their way to make me happy even if it meant an ice cream date at 3 in the morning... going to the park with me in the middle of the night just to cheer me up, watch movies with me when I'm feeling it, comfort and snuggle me most of the time because my love language is physical affection... is that too much?" She wasn't sure if her list of demands were a bit over the top. 

The fact that he chose 28 all because he associated it to his lucky number made her blush and lean in to press a soft kiss to his cheek "May 28th it is then, I can't wait... the feeling of celebrating my birthday for the first time in a long... long while, with my beloved... sounds like Christmas came early" Because it was more than what she bargained for. The feeling of his hand intertwined with hers made her wonder how things could feel so right. 

"Thank you Sunmin... for doing this with me, I really couldn't thank you enough and I know this will be very memorable..." She had leaned her head slightly against his shoulder as her eyes got droopy, she didn't intend to fall asleep but it wasn't said than done. Especially when she just finished crying for a few days straight.

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CelestialPermalink Reply by ✓ Sunmin Park on March 4, 2023 at 17:47

He chuckled “I don’t really have a choice around you do I?” he raised his brow, everyone seemed to be drawn to the aurazin, she was like a beacon that pulled everyone in, she could be just standing there for a moment and suddenly some random mom would be striking up a conversation with her about who knows what. It was jarring sometimes. “I do” he commented and gave her a stern look “And you should know that by now…we’ve been friends for how long?” his tone was teasing a hint of offense because how dare she suggest he didn’t care.

He glanced over at her when he felt her hand against his neck, it felt nice to see her reach for him so easily, there had been times in the past where he’d sensed in his chest that she wanted to but held herself back and now he was sure he was right “It sounds nice” he commented when she said she wanted ice cream at 3am and spending time close. Sunmin wasn’t super experienced when it came to physical intimacy, not in the way she wanted, but he was willing to be open to it “And if that’s all you ever asked for…honestly I’m surprised you haven’t found someone long before now” he mumbled softly.

He was surprised when he suddenly sensed her closer to him, turning just a little as she placed a gentle kiss to his cheek, it felt warm…her lips were soft, that much he could tell in an instant “So what do you want to do to celebrate your…birthday?” he was curious to know what she would choose, especially because she hadn’t gotten to have a birthday in so long, it was special in a way, to have a day to celebrate her.

“You’re welcome” he commented in response to her words “You should probably thank me after I get us there in one piece though…this car has never been on such a long journey” and Han was probably gonna call him all panicked in the morning when he realized Sunmin was gone. He was grumbling about the elder star and how he acted more like a mom than a brother sometimes until he heard the soft sound of her snoring and glanced over to see her laying against the window, eyes closed and breathing softly “That’s it princess…sleep well” he mumbled softly.

He drove through the silence for a while longer, heading through the state line into Nevada but when he felt tiredness starting to swoop in, he reached for the sat nav and punched in directions for a nearby motel. Before long he was pulling up outside one.

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AurazinPermalink Reply by ✓ Astraea Wu on March 4, 2023 at 17:52

"I don't know what made you think you ever had one around me, have you seen me? The same girl who followed you back" and she stuck around. For a long time. She resigned to the fact that it would be hard to argue with him, just as hard as one wanted to argue with her, if not more. When she reached up and stroked his neck, it was indeed something she really wanted to do for a while now but was just too afraid to try because it's a sensitive spot for everyone and the last thing the aurazin wanted to do was make the celestial feel uncomfortable. No, not that. 

When he said he was surprised she hasn't found anyone with how simple her requests were, she pursed her lips and hummed softly, she had no idea either "Maybe... because I never tried." How could she have tried? She was... never available to fall in love with anyone anyway. Her circumstances were different. Thank god he had only turned slightly when she kissed his cheek because any more and she would've landed on his lips instead and god knows the girl would not be able to survive the ride at all from the awkwardness and craziness. 

"Honestly... I don't know. I've seen how people celebrate their birthdays but you know it's all cliche stuff, I don't have a lot of resources or references to go back to..." She didn't mind, maybe a cake and a good meal sounds ideal. Perhaps she would've felt bad for not listing to him but Astraea was already in slumberland by the time Sunmin was ranting about his twin brother. Her soft snores filled the car as he drove in silence. 

After a while he finally pulled up outside a nearby motel and the halt in parking made her hit her head slightly against the window, but was enough to stir her as she whined a soft ow with her eyes still closed. She still continued to resume sleeping with her arms crossed.

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CelestialPermalink Reply by ✓ Sunmin Park on March 10, 2023 at 21:59

He chuckled and bit his lip softly “I know…you don’t give up…on anything” she had been so steadfast when it came to wanting to be his friend, she even found topics to talk to him about to try and keep his interest, even when he was sure she felt like she was talking to a brick wall. In the end, it seemed easier to just talk to her than to keep trying to ward someone off who clearly had no interest in being turned away.

He nodded his head slightly, maybe she didn’t want to try, what was the point when you knew things would end in heartbreak right? He looked over at her for a moment and bit his lip as he thought about how sad her situation must have felt. Wanting to be happy but not being able to reach for happiness even when it was right in front of you “Did you ever come close to trying anyway?” he wondered if there had ever been anyone compelling enough to make her want to give in.

He chuckled “Just because it’s cliche doesn’t mean you can’t have it…besides you never got to have them so…” he thought it was normal to want something even if it seemed cheesy and predictable “A birthday cake…presents…” he just wanted her to get to experience some of those things.

After pulling up, he wondered how to wake her before noticing her hit her head against the window, hearing her whine he couldn’t help pursing his lip and smiling because how was someone that stupidly cute. After a moment he undid his seatbelt and opened his door, getting out and going around to her side before nudging her slightly with her on her shoulder “Hey…let’s go find you somewhere to rest properly” she deserved a good night’s sleep.

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AurazinPermalink Reply by ✓ Astraea Wu on March 12, 2023 at 14:58

Now that he has said that, she never realized if she has ever actually *tried* to... engage in a relationship with someone. "I don't have the time nor the privilege I guess but... I admit there has been one or two that made me this close to give in" But alas, it was only a close equation, nothing more because the aurazin did not end up risking it all. Not the way she's risking it all with Sunmin. It's so different. With him, she knows there is no going back and she is fine with it.

All in. The thought of having birthday cake or even a celebration in general made her giddy. The prospect of it was making her excited. And it helps when May isn't far away, she just had to wait for a while and Astraea can be patient with waiting. Kinda.

She was so deep into her slumber that the slight knocking against the window wasn't even hurting her or if it was, she was out cold. Possibly too tired from her torturous week. And she often snores softly when she's dead tired which is what she's doing now. It took him a few tries to nudge her as she stirred slightly, whining softly in response to him waking her up, there was no way her eyes are fluttering with the way she refused to wake up like that. She only pushed him away in his attempts to wake her as she resumed sleeping.

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CelestialPermalink Reply by ✓ Sunmin Park on June 8, 2023 at 21:10

Maybe it made him feel a little smug that he could be different to those others she knew, if there were others who she thought about going for but never took the leap, that made him special to her in some way right? He’d never really seen himself as special to anyone so it made him feel warm to consider it. He was also excited to be able to see her celebrate a birthday, she seemed like the type of person who would love to have a special day, he had a feeling she would secretly enjoy being spoiled.

Seeing how tired she was it almost pained him to make her move but having slept in a car a few times in his past, he knew that wasn’t the kind of rest she needed right now. When she whined he pressed his lips together and mumbled come here, before wrapping one arm around her shoulders and the other under her knees so he could lift her out. He closed the door to the car and then shifted her a little so he could hold her more comfortably.

After locking the car he mumble to himself “They’re gonna think I’ve kidnapped you or something” he sighed but carried her into the motel reception and headed towards the reception desk, speaking in a soft voice because he was sure there were other people sleeping there “Hello…I’d like 2 rooms please” he spoke to the receptionist who gave him a slightly suspicious look before informing them they only had one room available “Then I guess I’ll take it” he commented before handing over his credit card to pay.

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AurazinPermalink Reply by ✓ Astraea Wu on June 9, 2023 at 15:11

Sleeping in the car might not be ideal, sure, but at this point Astraea couldn't care less because she had just spent almost a week just feeling sorry for herself, and it had just been very torturous for the aurazin. The sudden shift in her mood made her tired too, so snoozing against the window wasn't anything surprising.

When she whined in protest because he tried to wake her up, she was half conscious and wondered if he was going to leave her there because she knows she would. But no, he scooped her up instead and she stirred slightly, eyes fluttering a bit and realized he was carrying her bridal style. All she could see is his chest and it made her snuggle even more. She didn't know if that was from her inhibition or the fact that she's just really sleepy and his chest just so happens to be warm and comfortable. Perhaps the latter.

The receptionist stared at him with a hospitable smile even though she was questioning why he was carrying her like that as if she had just been drugged "Is she okay? Would you need us to prepare anything for her?" She sounded worried. There had only been one room left and it was also queen bed instead of twin beds. Once he paid, she dragged the key over and pushed it towards him "Here you go sir..."

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CelestialPermalink Reply by ✓ Sunmin Park on June 9, 2023 at 21:07

She fit comfortably in his arms and she felt light against his chest, delicate perhaps but it still felt nice to hold her like this, feeling the way she snuggled herself against him, he couldn’t help the small smile which appeared on his lips. He wondered if she even realized what was happening, he couldn’t blame her for being exhausted after the past few days, plus taking this trip was no doubt going to tire her even more, she needed all the rest she could get.

“She’s okay, she just fell asleep in the car on the way here and refused to get up” he rolled his eyes playfully and shook his head slightly “I figured it was better I get some rest too before getting back on the road” it was late after all and he’d had a long day at work. He took the key from her and nodded his head in thanks before checking the room number and heading on his way, it was a little tricky to balance holding that and her but he managed as he headed through the corridors.

When he reached the room he unlocked the door and headed inside. Heading over to the bed he gently laid her down against it and then bit his lip as he took in the surroundings. It felt like things had moved pretty fast today so he was glad to just pause for a moment and take in his new reality. He turned back to see her laying against the bed and perched himself against the edge, reaching to gently tuck her hair behind her ear “I’m glad you can rest” he whispered softly and leaned down to press a gentle kiss to her cheek.

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AurazinPermalink Reply by ✓ Astraea Wu on June 10, 2023 at 8:15

She was still comfortable about sleeping against him, a part of her had a small inkling that perhaps... Sunmin was carrying her? Because it felt so warm and she didn't feel this type of warmth earlier. Whatever it is, she likes it. A lot. She purred against him unconsciously as he carried her. The receptionist however, was staring at him with a questionable look, sure it's definitely not worth her pay since this is a motel but still, she was a bit worried that perhaps Sunmin was kidnapping a girl and their motel might be a spot for his... whatever he's doing.

When he told her what it was all about, she hummed softly and say "Okay, have... fun I guess." She had rolled a bit when he placed her on the bed, basically jutting her lips out in a pout, the thing she always does whenever she's sleeping soundly. It felt as if she could dream about everything, maybe even about Disneyland. And she definitely pulled him down with him as she rolled over so she had basically dragged him down and hugged him close.

She didn't know how long she slept but by the time she stirred and fluttered her eyes open, the first thing she saw was him "Good... morning, baby... God how long did I sleep..." She'd stroke his face gently and murmur "You... God you're really beautiful... and I just had the best dream ever about you asking me to go to Disneyland..."

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CelestialPermalink Reply by ✓ Sunmin Park on March 29, 2024 at 15:13

He bit his lip wondering if that’s the way he looked to onlookers, was he some crazy man praying on an innocent girl? He pondered over it for a moment wondering if people would think from first glance that they weren’t a good match for one another. He looked down at Astra sleeping peacefully in his arms for a moment and felt his heart clench slightly “I’ll do everything I can to prove I deserve you” he mumbled softly, because god knows he wasn’t going to give her up…not for anything.

After she was settled on the bed he was about to go and check around the room but her arms naturally reached for him, pulling him down against the bed. He paused for a moment in his surprise, wondering if she would let go but she didn’t. So he shuffled himself slightly to try and get into a more comfortable position. He laid there for a while just taking in the reality of everything that had happened the past few hours. He felt secure when she was here…like maybe things would go his way as long as they were together.

He didn’t know how much longer it was before he drifted off to sleep, but the next thing he knew, his eyes were fluttering open, there was a soft light coming into the room, but the first thing his gaze fixed onto were hers. He grumbled a little at the idea of being woken “A few hours…you crashed hard” he mumbled softly and nuzzled against her touch “Well if you don’t want to go…I can just drive you home” he teased her softly, she must have been sleeping deeply to forget.

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