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ii. start afresh
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CHAPTER TWO ─ start afresh.
❛ i hate it here so i will go to secret gardens in my mind ❜
Narrator's Perspective
"Oy! You over there!" hollered the girl standing in line behind Yumi, "You're holding up the entire line. Hurry up, we don't have all day!"
Yumi's head swung to look at the girl who spoke, "Sorry," she murmured an apology as she caught up with the rest of the queue. Eunyoung stood in front of her, just as confused.
They both were clad in their high school uniforms, bringing back nostalgia which couldn't erase the feeling that they had gotten lost in time. Was this a hallucination? A flashback? Neither of them were able to figure it out. As they spotted an empty table and took a seat, Eunyoung looked around the massive hall, attempting to recognize it. A wave of deja vu came over her, "Where are we? Is this-" Her voice trailed off as she made sense of the familiarity.
"What? What is it?" asked Yumi in anticipation.
"This is our cafeteria from high school" she whispered, unable to believe it herself.
"This is Jagam High School?!" she shrieked, not realizing how much attention she had drawn to herself as a result. Heads turned to look at her and students began to whisper.
"What's wrong with her?"
"What a weirdo..."
"She's realizing this now?"
"Isn't that our senior?"
"Keep your voice down," Eunyoung shushed her, slapping her shoulder.
"I don't understand," Yumi's embarrassment never surfaced due to her desire to clear the foggy haze of confusion in her head.
"Beats me," Eunyoung sympathized, taking a bite of bibimbap from her plate. As the taste hit her tastebuds, a feeling of deja vu swept over her, "The nostalgia is crazy. What happened to us? How did we end up here?"
"It's almost as if we teleported between times."
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After gulping down their lunch as fast as humanly possible, Yumi and Eunyoung rushed to their old- or current- classrooms. They dashed through the hallways, which were almost empty during the lunch break and sprinted up the stairs.
On entering the classroom, Eunyoung went straight to the calendar hung on a softboard at the back of the room. "2008," she whispered.
"What?" gasped Yumi.
"We've time travelled to 2008," Eunyoung couldn't believe it herself. She reached for her desk, which was in the exact place it used to be fifteen years ago. Rummaging through her bag, she looked for the Sonaki CD. To her surprise, she found it in the front pocket, exactly as she had kept it after the concert.
"Does this have anything to do with it?" Yumi queried.
"That's what I was thinking," she suddenly realized that Sunjae attended the adjoining school, which would mean...
A frantic Eunyoung tore down the hallway, each pounding step echoing her mounting worry. The stairs became a blur as she took them two at a time, the need to reach a certain destination gnawing at her. Her legs burned with exertion, but she pushed on, driven by an unseen force until finally, she burst through the school doors and sprinted towards the pool.
Just as she reached the gate, a gruff voice stopped her in her tracks. The stern watchman, his weathered face etched with disapproval, barred her entry. "This area is off-limits, child," he boomed. "Go back inside."
Undeterred, Eunyoung's determination only intensified. Skirting the perimeter of the building, her eyes scanned for a way to see what transpired within the forbidden zone. Finally, a glimmer of hope – a small, forgotten window offered a peek into the forbidden aquatic world. Relief washed over her as she peered through the dusty pane.
Inside, a scene unfolded before her eyes. The pool, usually a serene oasis, had transformed into a battlefield of friendly competition. Half a dozen boys, sleek figures cutting through the water, participated in what appeared to be a mock race. As they finished, their bodies erupted from the surface, a symphony of droplets and triumphant cheers.
Eunyoung's gaze darted across the pool deck, searching with frantic intensity. Then, amidst the jubilant chaos, she spotted him – Sunjae. Her heart, a heavy stone in her chest moments ago, began to lighten. There he was, clad in a swimming costume, a blue towel slung casually over his bare torso. A genuine smile stretched across his face, a stark contrast to the dark premonition that had been haunting her. In that moment, the weight of the future, the knowledge of a terrible fate that awaited him, seemed to recede for a glorious, fleeting moment. All that mattered was the sight of him, alive and happy.
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Eunyoung's little rendezvous to the swimming pool of the neighboring school had cost her one entire History lecture. Lost in worry and the subsequent relief of seeing Sunjae safe, she completely lost track of time. By the time she sheepishly crept back to her classroom door, a full hour had elapsed. The stern face of her History teacher greeted her, with surprise (given Eunyoung's usual punctuality), but with a hint of disapproval that quickly morphed into exasperation.
The lecture was in full swing, and Eunyoung, red-faced and stammering apologies, was banished to the hallway. There she stood, for what felt like an eternity, the closed classroom door a barrier not just to the ongoing lesson but also a symbol of her own lapse in judgment. The droning murmur of lecture notes from within only amplified the emptiness in her stomach from the gnawing guilt of disrupting class.
Finally, after what seemed like an age, the dreaded hour ended, and a new teacher arrived. This one, perhaps sensing Eunyoung's remorse in her slumped posture and downcast eyes, took pity on her. With a curt nod and a muttered warning, the teacher unlocked the door, allowing Eunyoung to slink back in, vowing to never again let her emotions override her common sense.
Yumi greeted her with a teasing smile and gestured for her to sit down beside her. Attempting to shake off the embarrassment from her punishment, she took her seat and looked straight forward at the blackboard.
"What the hell did you do?" asked Yumi in whispers.
"I paid a visit to the swimming pool," she whispered back, her unwavering eyes glued to the backboard.
"Swimming pool? Why?" as she pondered over the possible reasons Eunyoung would go there, all of a sudden, the realization hit her. She smirked at Eunyoung, "Oh, I see how it is."
This time, Eunyoung turned to look at Yumi, understanding her implications, "Oh, shut up, You know it's not like that. I went so I could see Sunjae."
"In a swimming costume, that is," Yumi added cheekily.
"Stop putting words in my mouth and focus on the class."
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nayoung's notes: i had a lot of internal conflict (marcus brutus core 🎀) about how to start this scene. what i originally decided with delphi was that they wake up at home, but i thought it would be more fun if they ended up somewhere abruptly, and what better place to embarrass my (our) characters than in school? hope u liked it!
delphi's notes: i love the last dialogue between our characters ajnakds. nana and i would definitely have that kind of conversation lmfao. eunyoung i know what you are ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@the-one-and-only-delphi
next chapter: friday! (out now) list of chapters here!
i. life: a tempest
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CHAPTER ONE ─ life: a tempest.
❛ there was something 'bout you, that now I can't remember ❜
Narrator's Perspective
To Eunyoung, Ryu Sunjae was like a bright star shining in the sky, so far away yet he cast his light over the whole world. He was unreachable, beyond the horizon, yet she felt she could touch him if she jumped high enough. Seeing him in person at the Eclipse concert was like a fever dream. Stepping out of the stadium, she was still in awe as she stood agape next to her sister, Yumi. The soft melody of ❛Sonaki❜ rang in her head, drowning out all her other thoughts.
"Oy, Eunyoung!" Yumi called out for the third time, "Everyone is leaving for send-off, come quickly or we won't get a good spot."
"Huh?" said Eunyoung. Hearing Yumi's voice pulled her back to reality and she took a few seconds to process her words, "Coming."
"Looks like your brain became slow after seeing Sunjae up close."
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Eunyoung's gaze landed on Sunjae, and she couldn't help but call out, "Sunjae! Please sign this for me!" With a warm smile, he received the CD she offered and added his autograph.
"Thank you for coming," he expressed. Their fingers brushed briefly as he returned the signed ❛Sonaki❜ CD. The fleeting touch sent a jolt through Eunyoung, a fluttering sensation that mimicked a thousand butterflies taking flight in her stomach.
She navigated her way out of the crowd once all the members had departed and waited outside the buzzing concert venue. She scanned the place for Yumi as they separated among the hundreds, if not, thousands of fans hoping to interact with their idols. The excitement she felt a few moments ago lingered like an afterglow of sorts. Her hand reached up to her chest, trying to calm the rapid beating of her heart.
"Eunyoung!" Yumi called out to her sister through the sea of fans.
Eunyoung's head whipped around to look at Yumi. Spotting her, she waved at Yumi, who made her way through the crowd towards her.
"Any luck?" asked Eunyoung eagerly.
"High five from Inhyuk," she answered dreamily, "I've won in life."
"Good for you, girl! Ahh I'm so happy for you," she exclaimed.
"How about you? Did Sunjae look at you?" she questioned. Eunyoung grinned in response.
"Even better," she was smiling from ear to ear, "He signed my CD and our fingers brushed when he gave it back to me!"
"Gosh, you are one lucky fan!" Yumi said, locking arms with Eunyoung, "Come on now, time to go back to reality."
"I think I'm always going to be here in my mind," Eunyoung beamed as Yumi dragged her towards her car.
The snow fell like a secret whisper at first. Individual flakes, like tiny, lost stars, drifted down from the iron-gray sky. Each one landed on the cold ground with a soft thump, "It's the first snow of the season," whispered the two sisters in unison.
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Eunyoung was flopped down on the couch at her and Yumi's shared apartment, staring at the ceiling in wonder and amazement. She was yet to get over the initial shock of the events of that night. After years of admiring him from afar, she finally saw him up close.
"For how long do you plan on sitting there like that?" Yumi interrogated, "Aren't you going to listen to the CD?"
She sprung up suddenly, "Oh, right! I should do that! Maybe it'll sound different this time."
Yumi chuckled and shook her head on hearing the happiness in Eunyoung's voice, "Sunjae is lucky to have you."
Eunyoung shuffled through her bag, looking for the CD; On finding its case, she gently placed it on her desk next to her CD player. Carefully, she lifted the CD, its smooth surface cool against her fingers, sending tingles through her body. She placed the shiny side down on the tray, the colorful picture facing up. It looked almost like a tiny spaceship about to take off. Yumi's panicked voice diverted her attention as Eunyoung turned to look at her.
"Look, Eunyoung," Yumi appeared as if she had encountered a ghost, "This article says that Ryu Sunjae committed suicide."
"What?!" She exclaimed, feeling all the sensation leaving her body, "Show me that!"
In agitation, she snatched the phone from Yumi's hand, skimming through the article as her breathing became increasingly erratic. How is it possible? He was right there- he smiled at me just moments ago! There were a million thoughts running through her mind, her eyes welling up, tears threatened to spill any second.
"What? How is this-" her voice cracked desperately hoping for someone to prove the article wrong. Yumi wholeheartedly felt her panic and frustration. Eunyoung shoved the phone back into Yumi's hands.
Eunyoung fell back on the chair behind her, reaching for her phone as falling tears blurred her vision. In this rollercoaster of emotions, her hand pushed a button on the CD player and the signed CD slid into the machine. As the tray clicked shut, the soft piano melody of the first verse of Sonaki resounding in their ears.
Eunyoung's lower lip trembled the second the sound landed on her ears, her arms erecting in goosebumps as she began to sob quietly. Tears filled up Yumi's eyes as the grip of her hand loosened and her phone crashed onto the floor.
Suddenly the music came to a halt and the digital display showing the duration of the song flickered to show 3:00.
"Huh?"
The soft symphony of snowflakes tapping on the window screeched to a halt. Yumi and Eunyoung, enveloped in their grief over Sunjae's passing, barely registered the sudden silence. It descended upon the room like a shroud, a tangible manifestation of their sorrow. Time itself seemed to hold its breath, mourning alongside them. In that suspended moment, the world around them dissolved. The familiar walls of their room rippled and warped, morphing into a swirling vortex. With a dizzying rush, the sisters found themselves hurtled through the churning mass, flung headlong into another era.
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nayoung's notes: i never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that i would publish this fic so soon ⫪⫪ i've literally poured my heart and soul into this, not even kidding. wrote this for everyone who can't get over lovely runner (like us). hoping you liked it <3 also wonyoung in the header is so gorgeous i can't 😫✋
delphi's notes: let me assure you that you are NOT ready for this fic *devious laughter* i can't believe we're finally publishing something after years of making this account. sorry for trolling you 🤡 we'll try our best not to post and ghost 🙏
@the-one-and-only-delphi
next chapter: saturday! (out now) list of chapters here!
TOWARDS YOU
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TOWARDS YOU ─ lovely runner.
❛ i might not get up, i might stay down bad ❜
jang wonyoung as choi eunyoung
❛ have i known you twenty seconds or twenty years? ❜
byeon wooseok as ryu sunjae
❛ you are a gift, given by the sky ❜
kim minji as choi yumi
❛ without ever touching his skin, how can i be guilty as sin? ❜
song geonhee as kim taesung
❛ don't forget to kiss me, or else you'll have to miss me ❜
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nayoung's notes: delphi and i went through so much watching this show lmfao. i just wanted her to watch this show because i thought she would like the plotline but she became so obsessed and convinced me to write another fic with her. i'm thrilled with how TOWARDS YOU unfolded. i hope you enjoy reading this as much we(I) enjoyed writing it! also, sorry if we scammed you lmfao new chapters ever friday and saturday!
delphini's notes: to be completely honest, this show was a wild ride for me and I didn't expect us to come as far as we have but well; sit back and enjoy the show. ;)
chapter list here
@the-one-and-only-delphi
TOWARDS YOU ── lovely runner.
𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 ─ a lovely runner fanfiction.
even if the whole world turns its back, i'll be right here, running towards you.
𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗯𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
(do not repost) (all rights reserved) (new chapters every friday and saturday) (ON HIATUS TILL APRIL 4TH)
list of chapters:
TOWARDS YOU (intro)
i. life: a tempest
ii. start afresh
iii. opportunities
iv. something worth saving
v. sudden shower
vi. coincidences? or were they?
vii. desperate measures for desperate times
viii. heartbeat
ix. silent confession
x. a taste of victory
xi. strings of fate
xii. melting
xiii. pieces of my shattered heart
xiv. the space between us
xv. echoes of yesterday
xvi. my fragile heart
xvii. bandaids don't fix bullet holes
xviii. the anatomy of a smile
xix. on my mind
xx. heart to heart
xxi. clarity in the darkness
xxii. you and me and awkward silence
xxiii. whispers in the dark
xxiv. the start of something new
xxv. between notes and secrets
xxvi. all roads lead to rome
xxvii. dead end
xxviii. the aftermath
xxix. blackout
xxx. the memory of you
xxxi. second chances
xxxii. your embrace
xxxiii. the ticking clock
xxxiv. the rose that grew thorns
xxxv. tunnel vision
xxxvi. those eyes
xxxvii. home is where the heart is
xxxviii. undeniable
xxxix. looking back
xl. whispers from the past
xli. threads of fate and regret
xlii. piercing through my soul
xliii. unfinished business
xliv. truths unspoken
xlv. break free
xlvi. intoxicating
xlvii. unforgettable
xlviii. hopeless
xlix. drifting away
l. all because i liked a boy
li. thunderstorm
lii. rain, romance and revelations
new fanfiction titled TOWARDS YOU coming out this wednesday! stay tuned! <3
with @the-one-and-only-delphi
so obsessed with her lately 🍓 PS: sorry for the post and ghost 🫢🤐 edit: HELP- i was supposed to post this on my sideblog TT
𝐢. 𝗇𝖺𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗀'𝗌 𝗌𝗄𝗂𝗇𝖼𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗀𝗎𝗂𝖽𝖾!
disclamer! these tips are all from experience, they've been tried and tested by yours truly. please note that i am not a skin specialist, and if you have any major skin concerns, visit a dermatologist! always remember that you are beautiful just the way you are, and these tips are aiming to help you achieve a healthier overall lifestyle.
i. skin types: everyone's skin is different! so, the first and most important step is to find out what kind of skin you have. is it oily? is it often dry? is it sensitive to certain products? determining your skin type will aid you in finding products that work for you, making it a crucial step.
ii. drink more water: i know, you've heard it a million times! but i cannot emphasise how important it is to drink water! not just for your skin, but it benefits your overall health and well-being. dehydration can cause dryness, and oiliness- which can lead to heat boils and breakouts. drinking 2-3 litres of water every day can clear up your skin significantly!
iii. avoid oily and fried foods: health begins on the inside, so we must nourish our skin the same way! oily foods can clog your pores, and make your skin greasy. in general, processed and fried food is bad for your health as it is full of preservatives and artificial flavouring. although it is important to treat yourself from time to time, avoid eating these on a daily basis.
iv. stop touching your face: i understand how hard this might be for some of you because we end up subconsciously touching our face from time to time, but not touching your face is a crucial habit and you must train yourself to reduce the number of times you touch your face. touching your face with unwashed hands makes your skin oily and dirty. song jia revealed she only touches her face while applying basic skincare or washing her face. it seems impossible, but you can do it!
v. apply sunscreen daily: no matter what, you must include sunscreen in your skincare routine. regardless of the weather, it's important since the uv rays from the sun harm your skin, and pollutants in the air (especially in the city) can damage your skin significantly. i use neutrogena and it's super lightweight and gives your skin a glowy and clean look.
vi. weather matters: weather conditions play a big role in determining which skincare products you should be using. for example- if you live near the sea coast, you might not need to moisturise due to severe humidity, but if you live in a cold and dry country, a heavy moisturiser might be advisable! if you are interested in skincare tips for people living in tropical countries- comment!
vii. facewash usage: again, it depends on where you live. i personally live near the coast, so i end up washing my face thrice a day due to constant sweating. during winter, take a call on whether you need to use a facewash in the mornings. over-cleansing can strip your skin of natural oils, which does more harm than good. if the climate where you live is not too severe, i would recommend washing your face twice a day.
nayoung's note: hope these tips helped you! feel free to let me know how they worked in the comments.
𝐢𝐢. 𝗇𝖺𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗀'𝗌 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗀𝗎𝗂𝖽𝖾
books to start the new year right!
Atomic Habits- James Clear
Ikigai- Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia
The Compound Effect- Darren Hardy
The Magic of Thinking Big- David J. Schwartz
Big Magic- Elizabeth Gilbert
The Dip- Seth Godin
Eat That Frog!- Brian Tracy
Surrounded by Idiots- Thomas Erikson
Rich Dad Poor Dad- Robert Kyosaki
The Secret Life of Money- Daniel Davies and Tess Read
goodbye, 2023!
here's a hot take: how about you actually study instead of watching gilmore girls?
just know that this is completely self-directed thank you very much
˚. ♩ i'm the wind in our free-flowing sails ⁺ . and the liquor in our cocktails ⭒ ֗
✟ ˚ ｡⋆ ๋࣭ and i swear . . . ( +📜 )
𓇼࣪࣪ ⁺ ๋࣭⭑ i'm only cyptic and machiavellian cause i care 𓂃 ࣪˖
i had scheduled this april 19th but it got posted early?!!
﹒ʬʬ , all's fair in love & poetry
It's my 1 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳
omg 😭 i cant believe its been a year!!
; 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘮𝘦 . . .
; 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰 :: 𝘯𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘴-𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵-𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘢 . . .
im making it look easy
just between us, do you remember it all too well?
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@the-one-and-only-delphi
࣪𓇻 ݁ㅤׂ if a man talks sh!t then i owe him nothing . . .
ྀི ⁺ ͙۪ 🥀 i don't regret it one bit cause he had it coming
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͟ ͟ ͟⬚͒ *˚⁺‧͙ all's fair in love and war ✶﹐
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(+📜) dear reader ,
when you aim at the devil 𓈒 𓇼ㅤׂ make sure you don't miss.
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and isn't it just so pretty to think? that all along there was some invisible string tying you to me . . . ✩★
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﹒ ʬʬ ﹒₊﹒✶﹑kissin' and hope they caught us﹏ ﹪
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◎﹒⊹ ﹔ . . . feels like we had matching wounds, but mine's still black and bruised and yours is perfectly fine.
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posting this in light of gojo's birthday yesterday!!
(psst... @the-one-and-only-delphi she's defrosting)
oh my god your acc is so pretty !! 💌
omg this made my day!! thank you so much <33 i love your theme sm it's so angelic 🤍
( +🥐 ) ｡˚ ִ⋆｡˚ like we were in paris . . . >_< @the-one-and-only-delphi
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE DAZAI KINNIE
edit: LMAOOO IN ALL THE EXCITEMENT I FORGOT THAT IT'S DAZAI'S BDAY TOO ASJKSHFA HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAZAI LOL
i don't think @the-one-and-only-delphi being a dazai kinnie gets any realer than her sharing a birthday with him lmao what a flex
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!
. . . ( 🦴 ) 月が綺麗ですね ⋆ ࣪. ᓚ
soukoku post for pride month!