i think the jury's still out. sometimes you find someone, but you're not sure who they're going to be to you. does that make sense? i feel like that happens to me a lot.
i can maybe shoot a few romantic things your way if you want to hear! but i could also say some silly things.
if only i'd gotten a selfie then. oh well, maybe sometime in person!
i think i'm a lot slower to fall away from things than toward them.
excited? you're anticipating my silly french antics?
maaaybe i do. maybe. i'm so close now! do i risk getting funny looks if i power-walk? (also, if you're wondering, i'm an expert at walking and texting! i'm not slowing down to send messages.)
my mouth is watering... those are all excellent flavors!
pining after someone can be pretty painful too.
i don't know any spanish! maybe a few words, but nothing to hold a conversation. when did you learn?
okok, i'm doing it! i can't wait any longer! [ He's not kidding either. He's going to have to literally skid to a stop in front of the bakery. Complete with cartoony sound effects, thank you squeaky sandals. ]
[ One person should not be able to be so endearing. Sungmin would not have a working heart by the end of this. But for the time being he laughed and smiled wide enough to show the dimples.]
Welcome to the land of cakes and well I make breads and things too. Danishes, bagels. All kinds, really.
[ He swished his hand forward. ] I'm happy you're here. Follow me to the cupcakes.
[ Talk about a heart attack! Dash is having an attack of some kind at hearing that laugh and seeing that smile. Dimples...
He laughs in return, the sound tripping from his lips unevenly - maybe he was doing a little more than power-walking. He seems kind of out of breath? ]
So, heaven, basically? [ Smoothing out his clothes a little (he is indeed wearing a tanktop and cloth pants, both of which look immaculate, and an unzipped hoodie over the top), Dash gets ready to follow. ] I am ready for those cupcakes! Onward, sir!
[ The smile remained on his face as he regarded Dash for a moment over his shoulder, enjoying the smile but he did notice something. He tended to read people pretty well. ] Do you want something to drink? [ Dash seemed just a little breathless. ]
[ When they arrived, he went over to one of the fridges to take out a water bottle and place it on one of the work areas. ]
As you can see we have here cupcake island and all the colors and decorating tools you can imagine. I kind of collect them.
[ He gave a slightly shy smile. ] The dressed down look - it looks good on you, by the way.
But go ahead, whatever you want. Create this magic I was told about.
[ That's astute observation indeed! Dash grins and nods as he follows behind, looking around a little on the way. ] That would be great, thank you!
[ When the water is placed in front of him, Dash is quick to get into it, taking a healthy-sized drink. Yep, his craving for cupcakes really did push him to get here as quickly as possible. ]
You really do have a lot of things here, [ he says, slightly in awe while looking over the selection. The comment about his outfit elicits a warm smile and a soft chuckle. ] Thanks! I'm glad you encouraged me to change it up a bit!
Even if someone has a good sense of style, there's a way to get really stuffy about what you wear and that's no good!
[ He says as much while looking over the selection of tools, apparently gearing up to make a selection. ] There's so much, I almost don't know where to start! [ Dash reaches for a particular implement. ] Almost!
[ Collections of baking type items were only one thing he reached for. He had plenty more but few drifted close enough to see his wider array of collections. He just had a thing for knick knacks and other useful things. You never knew when something might come in handy.
So, he had a rougher time letting go of things. People too, actually. ]
Just one thing. [ Walking over closer to Dash, he reached out to try and push his sleeves up of his hoodie. ]
Looks good but might get in the way. This is more of a visual for me.
[ With a wink, he walked over to grab for a completed cake to set down off to the side where Dash could see. Showing off? Maybe a little. ]
[ Dash lightly hits his own head in a kind of 'duh' motion when he has his sleeves pushed up. ] Thanks! I'd hate to ruin the visual or my clothes, honestly. [ He then gestures with the tool he's chosen. ]
You know, I don't think we got properly introduced, Charming Flirt. Or should I keep calling you that? [ He laughs a little here, seeming amused.
One gets the impression he'd happily keep on referencing his new companion that way.
Also, if baking implements and other eccentric items to collect are in his wheelhouse, he will probably love to hear what Dash collects.... He's of the opinion that everything can be put to use, so his collections are useful too. And he'll prove the point about putting things to use as he starts to decorate, because he will use everything he possibly can. If it can fit on a cupcake, it's going on there. And in very great detail too. ]
[ Incredibly endearing, by the end of the night, he would have an aching face from smiling so often. A different take on his face aching but not any less welcomed. Intimate things were often a difficult subject for him as of late with how often others kept burning him.
He did it to himself when he fell into feelings too quickly and often. ]
Sungmin is the name. Make sure to wear it out. [ He gave a pleased wink, grabbing for a knife to fix some of the dkesting on the same before he put it into the glass case to pit out tomorrow. He also began to cut some rose petals off the stem for the counters. Valentines day did make him really happy. ]
Actually no. I'm not usually wowed. I feel like people don't make as much effort as they used to. How about you?
[ Unable to help himself he walked over to hand Dash one of the red roses. ] You never said what you thought about my outfit.
[ Nothing wrong with giving those muscles a workout! It looks like Dash does so pretty often, given the frequency with which he's smiled since appearing at Sungmin's door. He actually gives a little laugh at the introduction, seeming delighted. ]
Well, it's really nice to meet you, Sungmin! Sungmin, Sungmin, Sungmin, [ he says in an increasingly singsong tone. ] Is that what you meant? [ His grin's not even a little bit cheeky, but rather totally sincere.
He frees one hand and puts it to his chest. ] I'm Dash. It's a nickname, but literally no one calls me by my real one. [ That might change in the future, but for now? He's hanging onto the nickname. ]
So, you're not often impressed? I can understand that. It seems like really putting your heart into something is becoming a rarity for some. [ Whether he means doing it or the impression of doing it, he doesn't say. ]
Oh, [ he gently interjects. ] And I think your outfit is nice, but you're nicer! How's that?
[ With such a nice smile, Sungmin really enjoyed seeing it with Dash and kept wanting to make it happen.
Again, how incredibly endearing and his heart would burst at any moment from the sheer amount of cute happening in front of him. How could someone so lovely not have someone loving him passionately? Completely? ]
That's exactly what I meant. You got it right off.
[ Dash. Of course, a cute nickname to fit the whole image there. ] What's your actual name unless you'd rather not say? I've gotten called Min and Minny before. [ His nose crinkled up a little bit because he preferred being called by pet names if someone wanted to be sweet. ]
I'm impressed when the time calls for it but thank you. [ He gave a wink, grabbing for a pan and some cookie cutters to make some Valentines cookies to go with the cupcakes. ]
Has anyone ever made you a romantic dinner before?
[ It so happens Sungmin's quite good at eliciting that smile! Dash seems to adopt the expression easily in his presence, seeming at ease in the conversation and with his current project. He will turn this cupcake into a work of art, just watch him. ]
Oh, good! [ Now he looks just a touch cheeky. ] I'm glad to have gotten that one right. It is a nice name though, so I wouldn't want to wear it out too much. [ Since Sungmin mentioned it and they were on the topic: ] Do you like nicknames?
[ He makes a sort of thoughtful sound, which could be directed at the cupcake or Sungmin or both. It's hard to tell. ] Oh, and I don't mind saying! It's Minsu! Dash came about when I was at school. Now, even my parents use it. I don't know why, but it really stuck... [ Dash considers that for a second, then shrugs, as if to say, 'well, what can you do!' ]
Oh no - I made that sound weird, didn't I? [ He makes another of those 'duh!' motions by hitting his forehead with his hand. ] Now that I think of it though, I'm guessing you're pretty meticulous! [ This is an impression he's getting. He'd elaborate more, but that last question has him sidetracked. ]
A romantic dinner? Like, with candles or something like that? [ Does that answer the question... ]
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