⥽ apt 207

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /hears your words and tears up, sniffling softly/
You're so freaking sweet! I never had anyone be in my corner ever so it's nice that you're here. I'm so grateful to have met you, Seung. Really.
/sniffles yet again, trying not to cry but all those years in isolation, all it took is for me to move from my old apartment to here and be with my own kind to meet amazing people and you're on top of that list, biting my lip as I mix the black bean noodles as I'm overwhelmed with emotions, tears cascading down my cheeks as I sniffle like a baby/
I'm sorry. . . I can't stop crying. I'm so touched. . .
/puts the bowl down and rubs my eyes, listens to your words and gasps/
Oh, right!
/grabs my phone, now from crying to being focused, a frown on my forehead, I furiously type on my phone, giving the driver a stellar review/
There. All done. I hope he gets all the tips that he can. I tipped him too.
/chuckles, continues to unwrap the food, neatly placing all the trash in the bag that the food came with to keep the space clean, throwing that bag in my bin under my desk that I'll take out later, starts to eat once you're back from the kitchen/
You know, I never had this ice cream before but seeing how you took that one, you seem to like that.
/opens the cherry one, takes a spoonful, and shoves it in my mouth, the spoon flipped upside down, the taste immediately making my eyes dilate, my ears and tail pop out as well, on the spoon/
Oh. . . oh my. . . this is bad. . . this is dangerous. . .
/keeps eating/
Oh no. This ice cream's too good. . . I might fill the fridge with just this. . .
/giggles softly/

@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Ohhh yeah. Honestly, starting out is scary, and it's so sad when they don't work the way you want, but I promise, I will be here through thick and thin for you.
/working through the bags of takeaway and snacks and everything, there's soon a little pile around me, and between us when you sit down with me. I giggle as I nod.
Yeah, you can tell he was kinda looking out for you. So me, all awkward and wrong smelling totally threw him for a loop. Though honestly... If you have to give him a rating, check out his picture. He was so pretty.
/when you unwrap the ice cream, my eyes go wide and I just look between all of them, sheepishly reaching out to take the Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake tub in hand.
I will absolutely share with you, but you happened to pick one of my top 3 Ben and Jerry's flavors. I have to claim this one. Oh-- Lemme go grab spoons and an ice pack!
/jumps up and heads to your kitchen, perusing drawers quietly until I find utensils, taking those and some napkins and the ice packs back to your room as quickly and quietly as I can. Handing you a spoon with a grin.
Here you go, Sang. Please eat well!

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ That's amazing. Thank you so much. I actually searched for suppressants online, and it's just online but with all the brands out there, I kinda got overwhelmed so your input will be greatly appreciated.
/smiles brightly and nods/
It's a deal and you can't back out of it.
/grins softly once you help me back to bed and run to grab the food, I lay for a moment on the bed, curling up/
I bet he found it weird when you opened the door and my scent is just all over the place.
/lets out a deep breath and once we have our snacks, I sink onto the floor, preferring to eat like this with you, and helps you to unwrap the food too/
I hope you also enjoy these. I kinda went overkill with the ice cream. . .
/eyeing the separate bag and grabs it, starts taking out Ben & Jerry's ice cream/
So. . . I got PB Smore's, Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake, Cookie Dough, Change is Brewing, and Cherry Garcia. Which one would you like, Seung?
/curiously looks at you as I set all of the ice cream down in front of you, still rubbing my lower abdomen from time to time/

@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Of course, Sang! I'll gladly help. I know how gross this can make you feel. We can do research together, and I'll even help you through testing them if you need to. I'm only down the hall, a call away!
/playfully swats your hip when you admit to the one driving your workload, tutting as I shake my head at you. Softening up when you take my hand in yours, I offer you a smile and a little nod.
I will ask for help as long as you keep asking me for help. Sound like a deal?
/I move to get up with you, intent on grabbing more ice packs, when you double down. I rush over and crouch over you, immediately sensing the wolf at the door and shaking my head. Picking you up and half-walking, half-carrying you back to bed.
Nuh-uh. Come on, I'll grab the food. Give me your phone.
/I demand with a sympathetic smile, taking the device and leaving you the bedroom, while I go to get the groceries from the puzzled looking wolf at the door. Chirping out a thanks as I slam the door and rush back to you with the bags of goodies.
I sent him away, and you are totally staying in bed for the duration of your heat.
He was definitely an alpha-alpha though, damn. Even my tummy feels a little wobbly after seeing that guy...
/mumbles the last part, not even thinking about it when I go ahead and start unwrapping the food, laying out all your snack options.

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Thank you again, Seung, also when this frenzy's over, can you help me pick out a good suppressant? I don't think I can stand to experience this again.
/pouts a bit and sheepishly grins, rubbing my nape/
I'm the one who insists, to be honest. Especially right now, I'm just filled with ideas that I know they'll love because once it's gone, it's gone and I'm left with a writer's block that takes time to get out of.
/looks at you over my shoulder and turns to face you, holding your hand/
Promise me though, that no matter what happens, if you need any help, you'll also ask me for help, okay?
/smiles softly and once I hear your question/
Yes, please~
/then hears my phone ringing/
The food's here. I'll get it.
/smiles softly and tries to get up but feels my legs tremble as soon as I feel that churning and pain in my lower abdomen, grunting softly and pressing my arms against my stomach, sensing from the door the presence of another wolf and an alpha at that/
Oh lord, of all people why this one. . .
/buries my forehead in my knees as I'm bent forth, over my lap, rocking myself back and forth for a moment and attempting to stand up, legs trembling/
I-I'll get it. . .

@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ That I can do.
/nods on a laugh, continuing to rub down your back with the cool rag, dipping it back into the water when it gets warm enough - and when my fingers are cool enough, I simply press my hands against your back, massaging the small of your back lightly.
Ahh, I swear, I don't know how you plan to work at any point in your heat. Your editors really can't wait five or six days?
The "not getting sick" bit makes sense though. Can't say I blame you there.
/when you move to take off your shirt, I help you discard the cloth, fanning your skin lightly to help dissipate all the heat you're producing.
I am married to my suppressants, you don't have to worry about me.
Besides, how can you suffer like this every month and still say you want to take care of me? I wouldn't let you. I'd be doing this - shoving you into bed and making you relax, no matter how icky I felt.
/even if my words sound harsh, they're said with a smile and full of kindness, trying to gently encourage you to take better care of yourself.
Should I go grab you another ice pack? That one doesn't seem to be doing the trick by itself.

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /chuckles softly and nods/
Yeah. Let's be hopeless together.
/listens as you continue and have now sat behind me on the bed/
Right? Cold showers are the only thing that helps but I'm already sick of being under the shower for two days now, I don't want to get sick and not finish a few more chapters of my story. I can't afford to be bedridden, my editors will kill me.
/smiles a bit and as soon as you start to run the damp and cold cloth against my back, I shivered and once it reached the small of my back, I couldn't help but whimper/
T-There. Oh god. That's the spot. . .
/trembles lightly, gripping on my phone and after a few deep breaths, I've managed to look at it again, deciding on what to order/
Alrighty. I'll just order a bunch of stuff.
/chuckles softly and ends up getting some black bean noodles, cold noodles, around five flavors of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, sweet and sour pork, and some rice/
All set. We'll just wait for the delivery then. . .
/I trailed off and smiles softly at your words/
Really? I don't wish for you to be in this kind of pain again but I'd still take care of you, even if you're in heat or not, Seung.
/looks at you over my shoulder, still smiling and goes back to burying my face in the ice pack and rubbing it all over my face, down to my arms and abdomen, deciding to just take off my shirt since I'll just keep rubbing the ice pack wherever I can reach/

@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ It's okay, I'm hopeless too. At least we can be hopeless together, right?
/laughs softly, feeling a bit better knowing I'm not the only one lacking in major experience. Letting you arrange the basin, I go to the aforementioned drawer for a couple of cloths, dipping them into the water and wringing them out lightly. Shaking my head at your story, but only because I know that feeling.
I remember when I first presented, that was my go-to. Ice cold showers for hours. I'd just let the water run while I sat on the floor, not sure of what else to do.
/grabbing the two damp cloths, I fold one and lay it across the side of your neck, sitting down on the bed and carefully lifting your shirt to dab the cool washcloth against the curve of your spine, where I usually still feel twinges of cramps, even in my suppressed state. I can't help the chuckle that falls at your excitement over food, nodding a couple of times.
I'll eat whatever you order. Sweets are always good.
You know, it's kind of funny, this is around the time my cycle would normally hit too. It's like we're supposed to be best friends and take care of each other.

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ But now you have me, Seung. You can rely on me, and ask me for things that you're comfortable asking for, let's start with that. I won't force you to come to me for help or whatnot nor will I snoop around to know what you need help with. Just do so at your own pace.
/smiles softly, purses my lips, and blushes at your words/
W-Well, I wouldn't know. I never had a partner nor ever slept with anyone I'm hopeless, Seung.
/rubs my nape as you head out, once you're in the kitchen, I change into the clothes, and hearing you knock after a couple of minutes, I open the door for you/
Thank you, Seung.
/taking the basin from you and placing it on my desk that's next to my bed/
I should've tried this earlier but today's the worst. Before my heat came, it was just uncomfortable but I was able to sleep two days before the first day, I was taking multiple showers at night. I got so frustrated last night that I slept in the bathroom with the water running so this month's bill is on me.
/chuckles softly, reaches for the ice pack, and buries my face in it/
Oh god. . . that feels so good. . .
/lets out a deep breath and moves the ice pack and patting it around my neck, suddenly feeling that wave of head once again, groaning since I can also feel that stirring in my belly/
Seung, can you help me with my back? That's the part that I can't reach. . .
/keeps the ice pack squeezed between my thighs, finding immediate comfort because of that/
Also, do you want to eat anything? I will order food for us. I'm in the mood to just stuff my face with ice cream and lots of sweets. . .
/ my lips at the thought/

@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ I will do my best. I'm not very good at asking for things I might need. Never have been one to rely on others...
/chuckles a bit and rubs your back, thinking before I give you an answer
I'd say do what feels right for you. If you get a partner, you might feel differently? Not about kids, but about heats and how to take care of them. I've heard partners are a great help to some, but not everyone.
/shrugs and presses my lips together, knowing I'm out of my depth a little here, since these aren't things I have experience with, but I've heard good things from colleagues and classmates. Pats your back a couple of times before getting up after you; wanting to give you time and privacy for all that.
Okay, I'll go get the basin and cold packs from the kitchen and I'll be back in just a couple of minutes.
/gives you one more smile before leaving to gather up the items; filling the basin with cool water and a couple of cubes of ice just to keep it cool for longer, and picking up one of the ice packs from the freezer as well. Heading back into your room, I lightly knock and call out your name just to be sure I won't catch you changing and slip back inside, shutting the door to make sure everything stays private from your roomie./
I'm back, when you're done and ready~

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ And I already consider you my best friend even before this, Seung. I hope that you'll also come to me whenever you need anything.
/smiles softly and sighs upon hearing your words/
I guess I'll just have to get used to this, huh? Or should I just take suppressants like you do? It's not like I have plans to have children in the future. I can't even take care of myself.
/rubs my nape and nods at your words/
I will. Thank you so much, Seung~
/smiles softly and walks over to where my clothes are and picks out a thin shirt and boxer shorts to keep my arms and legs exposed since my lower half starts to feel the hot flashes first then it spreads throughout my body/
I'll just change. . . and the cold compress is already in the freezer but there's also a small basin in the drying rack by the sink and the towel is here in my drawers.
/goes to the bathroom and changes, taking a bit of time as I washed my face in cold water, hoping that'll help as well other than what you have in mind/

@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ Ahh... When you say it like that... Now I feel bad. I'm just trying to be the best friend I can be for you. You need someone to help, and I just happen to know my way around a heat.
/chuckles softly, still keeping you close even after we sit down together, pulling you in like the other times we've cuddled in the past, lightly rubbing your arm as you speak.
That's unfortunately how it works. Pack life makes cycles hard, especially if you're not used to them.
Tell you what - How about you get dressed in something light, I'll go get you some cool water and a compress, and then we can cuddle and see if your hot flashes don't go away with some physical contact?
/leans in to meet your eyes, a hand resting on top of yours, giving your hand a little squeeze; sounding hopeful as I ask:
Does that sound doable?

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /tears up at your words and also noticing all of the small gestures that you're doing, realizing that I had no one do this before, hence why I'm so thankful that I met such an amazing friend/
Still. . . you're the only person who did this for me, who actually took the time to know me and didn't mind me being clingy even before my heat came. . . so I'm thankful. I always will be, Seung. . .
/bites my lip and I then lead us to my bedroom, turns on the lights and sits on the bed with you/
I've been getting hot flashes to the point that I can't even sleep. The a/c's on 24/7 but it's still hot. I'd usually just ignore my heat, cooped up in my old apartment where I was with humans so I wasn't around other wolves but now that I'm here. . . I-I think I'm being affected by all the pheromones around. I get a whiff of one or two scents around and I think it was an alpha that passed by me yesterday while I was out buying food and stuff. . . ever since then, this happened. . .
/lets out a deep breath/
I'm really tired. I haven't slept for three days now, Seung. . . I just want to sleep comfortably. . .
/looks down on my lap/

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@Kang Yeosangᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ /letting you hold onto my arm, the other hand comes to rest on your arm as well, keeping you as close as possible and letting you lean your weight on me.. giving you a smile as I answer.
Stop thanking me... It's really nothing, Yeosang. Just going to help take care of you so you're comfortable, no big deal.
/keeps you close, watching as we walk and only respectfully looking away when it comes to you punching in the door code to your apartment. After that I follow you inside, looking around, almost sad at how impersonal the space seems. Attention snapping back to you when you speak again.
Of course! Show me the way, let's get you into bed.
/lightly pulls my arm from how you hug it, instead wrapping it around your back, lightly holding your waist as we make it down the hall to your room. Seeing you like this just reaffirms my choice to keep on suppressants, but it also makes my heart hurt a little bit.
What would you like me to do? Are you hot, cold? Hungry? In pain?

@Jung Seungboᵒᵐᵉᵍᵃ T-Thank you, Seung. Thank you so much. I owe you. . .
/mutters softly, squeezes your hand in mine and getting up from the couch, holding onto your arm again, I lead you back to the complex and to this apartment that I share with another wolf/
T-This is where I live. . .
/mutters softly as I enter the code and open the door, the whole place looking like a model apartment since both me and my roommate rarely does anything outside our rooms other than when we cook and such/
Seung, c-can we go to my room instead of staying here in the living room? My roommate might come and I-I don't feel comfortable letting them see me in this state. . .
/looks down again/