DAY SEVEN 💫 #94 How We Love

[exohousewarming]

Prompt number: 94
Title: How We Love
Pairing: Kyungsoo/Jongin
Rating: NC-17
Word count: 9,623
Summary: When their old roommates graduated, university couple Jongin and Kyungsoo decide to move in together. But life under one roof isn’t as easy as they thought it would be.
Author’s note: First of all, thank you to the mods for being extremely patient

Comments

[ddoublejjong]

My dear god I'm... at a total lost for words.

Firstly, thank you so so much for picking my prompt and bringing it to life. This story is so much more than what I expected and hoped for it to be. And it's crazy because you nailed this one point that I didn't state in the prompt but is personally a viewpoint that I have in life which is that it doesn't matter that two people in love are too busy with each other so long that at the end of the day, they still come home to each other's arms. (Because home is where the heart is) Istg I cried super badly when I came to that part. Because wow, having one of my personal beliefs written into the story with a perfectly fitting context was just- wow. The fact that you coincidentally weaved it into the story made that moment all the more emotional for me😂😂

Tbh what I had in mind for this fic was basically them arguing over different living habits/lifestyle but what you have for the story is so so much more while having the story still based on the sane essence which is them being understanding towards each other. I'm more thankful than disappointed because if what I had in mind was written out, it would've been infinitely less beautiful than your craft.

And the humour after their serious talk was really nicely written and planned!! Especially when Kyungsoo asked "Are you sure you're not proposing?" Or when they talked about having sex on Minseok's bed HAHAHA Lightens up the moods of the story at that point while still reminding readers of the main issue. And also I feel that it depicted how their relationship is to the readers; something very intimate (not physically even though they were talking abt sex😂😂) and affectionate.

Can I also say that I absolutely adore Jongin's charcter in the story? He's such a total cinnamon bun and cute wittle puppy and he deserves all the love he can get!!! Freak. You did a really good job with his character. I think it's really sweet and cute that he has a notebook dedicated just to the things he loves about Kyungsoo. The idea and the act itself is really sweet. I think the fact that he really likes Kyungsoo's lips on him in a non-sexual context is really adorable as well!! And the entire part about their little fight in the kitchen? That got me crying pretty bad as well. Especially this part

"-I'm not fine. But I try to be, I try to be understanding-"

"-please-"

"-because I love you. I really, really do."

I was like 'UGH AUTHOR DO YOU WANT MY DEATH' while my eyes kept sweating :"))) JONGIN IS SO LOVELY IN THIS STORY(and irl ofc) MY HEARTEU

Kyungsoo was amazingly written as well!! Can I just say that I chuckled when Kyungsoo said "No no no. Don't let go, keep hugging me." because that was so ooc yet in character for the Kyungsoo you've written xD Although this story is largely Jongin's pov, I don't feel like I know Kyungsoo less? Perhaps it's because his character is one that's easily relatable! Basically Kyungsoo in the story is like everyone if us- stressed out af by life and Jongin is that lover that not everyone can find :")))))

I also like the fact that Jongin and Kyungsoo's relationship is depicted very clearly through showing and not telling. It's not easy to do it but did a hella great job.

I'm sorry for this word vomit of a comment but I really really love and enjoyed this story so much. Three of my prompts got chosen and brough ti life but yours is definitely my favourite so far. Istg im not saying this in every story HAHAH I'm saying this with all my heart. Thank you so so much for such a wonderful story author. I don't know what Ive done to have my prompt picked and developed into such a beautiful story but I'm definitely grateful. THANK YOU YOU AMAZING BEING💖💖 May only the good things happen to you♡

[oxygenlove]

I don't know how many times I've read this comment since you posted it... sometimes I'd open this page just to reread it because it never fails to make me smile :)

Actually, I almost gave up on this prompt. I knew that you wanted the fic to be about little fights of them discovering new things about each other when they moved in but I was having a hard time making them fight about small things. Whenever I tried to write, they always end up being too understanding and forgiving of each other, giving each other leeway. It never got to a point where I could make them realistically fight. The Kyungsoo and Jongin in my head were pretty stubborn :(

And that's how this whole thing came about. I thought of a situation in which they will fight over the little things. What situation would make them feel cornered? Feel insecure? Feel like they're losing? Since it was a college setting, I thought the idea of being too busy for each other is the perfect way to introduce petty fights. That's why I mentioned Minseok not minding Jongin's mess when they were rooming, but Kyungsoo would mind because they were already stressed out over different things and the fights were symptoms of a bigger issue. Just like this little fight they had with the chicken haha.

ANYWAY THAT'S ENOUGH NONSENSE INFO YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO HEAR.

And what a wonderful coincidence that this idea ended up being a personal belief of yours! This is actually how I see Kaisoo. They're both focused and committed to their work, and they're busy all the time, but at the end of the day, they still have each other. Relationships should grow as we grow older. Instead of growing apart, we should grow up together. Passionate love grows to companionate love. Loving someone doesn't mean making your whole world about each other. That's unhealthy. As the relationship gets past the initial puppy infatuated love, it matures :)

OMG did I make you cry OMG I'm so sorry. Jongin just really really loves Kyungsoo, and that's one thing he is sure of. Kyungsoo may be busy, but he's willing to wait for him and be as understanding as he can be because he loves him and he wants to be with him, everything else is white noise. I'm glad you loved his character!

As for Kyungsoo, I actually based him on my Kyungsoo headcanon that he isn't really very good in school (i know there's a fanaccount about this), but that he was hardworking hence being so busy. When he puts focus on something he knows he isn't naturally good at, he tends to overwork himself to prove his worth. And Kyungsoo asking Jongin to keep on hugging him lol, my headcanon is that Kyungsoo is actually pretty clingy with Jongin. Jongin did liken him to a koala, and Kyungsoo loves wrapping himself around Jongin a lot, so I thought, in that moment of vulnerability, one that makes him feel embarrassed and exposed, that makes him appear weak, he'd rather have Jongin hug him and feel comforted rather than have Jongin see him so out of his element and not in control of his emotions, which is, kinda how I see Kyungsoo lol. Sorry, I keep on putting my Kaisoo headcanon into the fic.

And I'm really relieved that you felt Kyungsoo didn't feel like a stranger in the fic, despite it being Jongin's pov. I wanted to present Kyungsoo from Jongin's eyes, flawed as he is, but still the person Jongin loves. I didn't make him too perfect, or too good. I wanted him to feel real, and still have Jongin so in love, because that's how it is and should be :D

OKAY I NEED TO STOP BEING SO CHEESY.

Also I'm glad I was able to show their relationship through their actions. I tried to focus on the easy going chemistry they have, no power struggle, just equals, no gimmicks, no love hate relationship, no childish antics, just two people in love.

I'm really thankful you loved the fic! Thank you for the prompt because without it, this wouldn't have been possible. Thank you and may only the good things happen to you as well 💖