corner store

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *lingers, with the intention of staying to make sure you're set but i don't expect you to actually come back. scoffing a laugh, i nod*
mh, no promises
*gestures for you to go back in, waiting, and turning on heel to leave*

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *clicks her tongue, easily sliding out of the larger coat and reluctantly inching toward the inside*
Not even a tiny-
*cuts off when you answer the question before she even gets it out, clicking her tongue*
Fine, fine. I'll see you
*waves and heads it, popping her head back out not even a second after the door clicks shut, smiling*
Sleep well~

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *hums in thought, reaching out to take back my coat*
You may not.
*carefully helps you out of the garment before nudging you toward the inside with a couple of nudge-taps*
No spoilers. 'll see you on Saturday, Miri-yah

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *shoots you a look, shaking her head in amusement*
Right, because I get sooo many of those
*unlocks the security door to the elevator bank, opening it just enough for it to not autolock*
Can I ask about the stops?

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *grins, sticking my hands in my pockets as we near the building*
Good, cause it's about to be the best 26th birthday you've ever had
I'm pulling out most of the stops

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *smiles, exaggerating an obedient nod*
Yes, sir~ I'll leave it all at the door. The only language I'll know is Korean, promise
*swears on it, occupied hand somewhat resting atop her head and the other in the air before dropping the act with a chuckle*
I'm really looking forward to it, though, no joke

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *eyes rolling and head shaking, i laugh*
I would be honored if you did. Don't go rushing me, though
We're gonna actually have fun and be present and all that, got it?
*holds up a conditional finger*
No thinking about revisions, just fun. You can study on Sunday

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ No~pe~
*sing songs her reply, free hand lifted over her head to make some semblance of a 'no' gesture*
Noon? I dunno, my day is pretty full...
*starts, clearly facetious given the previous discourse*
But I guess I can squeeze you in for lunch

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ Wooow you are never gonna let me live this down, are you?
*scoffs in amusement, half-jogging to catch up after having lingered in place to watch you*
How's noon? For the museum, I mean. Then we could, I dunno, grab lunch or something after

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *chuckles, lightly shaking her head as she tosses the trash*
Why yes, you /can/ have the rest! Thanks for asking!
*clicks her tongue despite the smile lingering and scoops the first aid kit in passing the table*
Sure, but only because things got cut short by your little incident
*teases, setting off toward the Island dorm*

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *hums, standing while lightly flexing my hand to test the range of motion*
Alright
*snags the rest of the jellies, holding your elbow just long enough to shove them into my coat pocket before you get away*
I'll walk you home

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ Seriously! If anyone was surprising me with something, they would've made sure I kept my schedule clear, right? Nobody's even asked, so I'm not to blame if I miss any surprise gathering
*laughs softly, testing the wrap for tightness before the expression turns to a grin*
The Jung Hyundoo x Sejun Lee exhibit? Wahh, Park Haneul-ssi, you really know my heart
Call~ I'll let you take me out
*stands, gathering all of the trash*
It's getting really late, though. For now, we should call it a night

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *the swift avoidance doesn't go unnoticed, but i decide not to press - merely grabbing another jelly candy to pop while you work*
Aye aye
*mumbles around the plastic cup, shooting it and tossing it onto the table with the rest of the trash*
Seriously?
*cases you skeptically before clearing my throat, straightening in my seat*
Fine, let's go out for your birthday. There's an art exhibit that's leaving after this week

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ Fine, fine
*good-naturedly rolls her eyes, but obviously leaves the kid discussion at that; nods, plastering up the next set of smaller cuts*
I sure did. Mom eyes, y'know? We might have to wrap this one
*mumbles the last part to herself, more of a stream of conciousness, before grabbing another gauze pad and cutting it into strips. chuckles, miming the gesture to herself before laying the gauze on each individual cut*
don't let these move, m'kay?
*starts wrapping the hand, careful to the strips in place without knocking them aside*
Since you are so desperate for someone else to have fun on their own birthday, why don't you take me out, oppa? I won't say no to an actual invite, promise

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *frowns, brows furrowed because what the hell would mare you think that*
I disagree, you're doing an amazing job right now and these "kids" are already old enough for opinions
*sheepishly runs a hand through my hair*
so you caught that?
nothing, just looking something up. you know, we never finished discussing your birthday
you can't seriously be thinking about staying in and working- that's my thing, my vibe. your vibe is...
*gestures vaguely*
you're one of those people that should have nice gatherings and . or, at least a good day out

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *laughs as a knee-jerk embarrassment reaction from the high praises; otherwise remains quiet to finish cleaning. tossing aside the stained wipe, she opts for a gauze pad to get everything as dry as possible*
Please, I wouldn't even make a good mom
*finally responds, distant-voiced as she focuses on the task at hand before giving a tight-lipped smile*
I'm glad you think of me so highly though, thanks~
*purposefully makes the thank you sound cute to annoy you before unwrapping the first bandaid and carefully applying it*
So, what were you doing on your phone that was crazy enough to slam it down like that?

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *shrugs noncommittally - or tries to, as it's stopping midway by the sharp burning. hissing but resisting the urge to pull away, i focus on thinking up a list*
well, you're nice, you're caring
*gestures to the candies before grabbing one and tearing it open with my one hand and my teeth. after eating it like a jello shot, i continue*
you're pretty - everyone's mom is pretty, it's the rules - oh, and you know your way around a first aid kit, clearly

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *furrows her brows before raising one while taking gentle, but firm, hold of your hand*
And what are these—no promises—so called, "boxes"?
*lightly dabs at the combination of open scratches and welts, making sure to blow on them in between contact*

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *startles at the sound of your voice, nearly dropping my phone in the process but managing to just (a little too violently) slap it onto the table and give my full attention. chuckles at the comparison, shrugging and leaning a cheek against my good hand*
Somebody's gotta be the resident eomma and you lowkey check all of the boxes
*reluctantly places my hand in yours*
Try to go easy on me, doc

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *returns after five or so minutes, first aid kid and a haphazard handful of different jelly candy flavors in one hand*
You know what I realized on the way?
*starts, pulling another chair close to you to settle on and begins unpacking everything she needs after dropping the candies in reach*
I just patched up Youminnie last week. Somehow I'm always taking care of you guys.
*smiles, tilting her head a little*
What's up with that?
*cleans her own hands with sanitiser and a wipe before holding one out, smiling in pre-apology*
It's gonna sting a lot, but lets get it clean

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ Oh ha ha
*laughs sarcastically, sinking onto one of the store's cruddy plastic chairs
ignoring the sting, i leave my injured hand propped up by my elbow and fish out my phone with the other to start looking into some of the weekend's events*

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *goes on a face journey from confusion to realization to amused contempt, shaking her head*
You're annoying.
*picks up the pace into a light run as the convenience store comes up on the left*
Alright, stay here! Don't get mauled by anymore cats while I'm gone!
*calls over her shoulder before heading in the direction of the building housing Island's dorm at the other end of the street*

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *laughs, allowing myself the two-step stumble after shoving before raising a brow*
Ha Mirinae, are you trying to get me to come back to your place?
*puts my good hand to my chest in mock offense, all dramatics*
I'll have you know, I'm not that kinda guy

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *stares at you blankly, the joke taking a second to settle among all of her worries about infection and said scarring, before letting out a soft snort*
Nope, it'll make you look like a weenie who was felled by a 5kg cat
*lightly shoves you, minding the hand*
Don't worry about it, I have a trick for scaring. I'll have to grab my kit from the dorm, though
Do you wanna come, or wait at GS?

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *hisses when your hand brushes one of the cuts but resists the urge to pull away, watching you as a somewhat distraction from stinging pain
despite disappointment at a night cut short, i reluctantly nod in compliance and raise to stand; only walking when you do*
they look bad enough to scar, right? that'll make me look cool, right?
*jokes after a few quiet moments*

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *snickers when the cat retaliates to being cornered*
looks like the go-getter approach wasn't it
*says, reaching into the bag for a can and cracking it open to set out in the open and returning to your side to create a respectful distance. watches as the feline very cautiously makes her way out—sniffing the air and slowly approaching the can*
and /that's/ how you—oh!
*turns on heel to gloat but pauses, concern washing over her when she notices the blood dripping down your hand*
that's actually really bad— here, let me see
*crouches to your level, gently prying the hand over into the light to properly inspect the scratches*
yah, i'm calling it a night on the cat feeding. we should get you patched up

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *reciprocates the grin with something more sarcastic*
Wouldn't you like to know, Mirae-ssi? I'm not planning anything, I was just askin-
*stops in my tracks when the cat darts out from hiding to the other side of the alley and cautiously approaches it with a hand out, murmuring assurances (hopefully) as it sniffs my hand*
Hey there, are you hun- ah! You little-
*jerks the hand back, catching a swear halfway through, when the cat lashes out and slashes me across the appendage. as it runs away, i stay crouched in the same spot, inspecting the hand and murmuring more curses*

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *chuckles, head tilting in faux reluctance to part with her made up plans*
I dunno~ Eummae's been looking at me like she's unsatisfied with her house for weeks...
*trails off into "reluctant" silence before laughing softly. ultimately draws her shoulders up in a shrug*
Unless they're planning a surprise or something, nope. Why?
*grins, sidling a touch closer and batting her eyelashes*
Are /you/ planning something, by chance, Geunyang-ssi?

@★ ha mirinae ᵐᶦʳᵃᵉ *turns to you in a double take, my brain taking an extra moment to detach from the mission in favor of the conversation*
i'm not- i just-
*quietens as you continue, brows furrowing*
I dunno, it sounds like you can afford to miss out on a couple of those.
*deadpans, despite my light-hearted expression*
your members aren't doing anything with you?

@✿ park haneul ᵍᵉᵘⁿʸᵃⁿᵍ *doesn't answer the question right away, scanning your features while flexing her relieved fingers, a soft chuckle escaping*
you look really severe for someone that's supposed to be on a relaxing cat-watching walk. as for my birthday..
*takes a deep breath through the nose, buying time while she thinks before ultimately shrugging*
i don't know..eat a lunch box cake and do some translations. maybe rearrange Eummae's tank
*nods facetiously, a sarcastic smile turning the corner of her lips*
all very very exciting things, i really can't skip them