Pairing: JongKey Rating: PG-15 Genre: Coming-of-Age, AU, Sci-Fi Beta-ed by: desiderada Summary: Time is to Jonghyun as colours are to the blind. For Kibum, it’s a different story entirely.
okay well I adore this idea. so, so much. these are the types of genres where I wouldn't know where to begin to write. I don't know how people do it. but it really takes a lot to make sci-fi genre captivating, and you, my dear, have nailed it. I can't even begin to explain how much this story drew me in; when the first chapter ended I literally sulked for a while and just prayed there'd be an update super-soon (I got my wish!!)
everything in this story confuses me so far because I'm really not smart at all but I can make little inferences and stuff. I really like that, though, because I never know what's going to happen next. maybe I'm just dumb, though. XD
He doesn’t want to tell the stranger this, but somehow he thinks the stranger - understands? - would understand. this, though. the tenses and the CONFUSION I FEEL SADFKLJ but idek that just makes me love it more. O3O
Kibum slams it shut and pulls at his hair, pushing away the small pup that comes to greet him. this was my favorite part. it just shows how frustrated he's getting
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I'm so glad to hear it drew you in because I was a bit worried about the rather slow pacing. I'm glad it worked for you <3
Considering that the story really is from Kibum's point of view, the reader learns as the character does -- you're not meant to understand everything in this part (although I hope part 2 cleared some stuff up xD). But yeah. It's Kibum's "coming-of-age" story above all.
Key was really interesting to write. Because I try to portray him as down to earth and yet, not. I'm being so clear xD sorry I'm just bla-bla-ing.
Thank you so much for reading and I'm so relieved to hear you like it. I'll try hard to keep writing fast!
Ever since you mentioned in one of the replies to your comments that you're working on a new chaptered fic, I've been wondering what it would be about. If it was something similar to RMW *which I re-read again OTL*, to your domestic drabbles, or something different. But girl. Girl. This, I haven't expected. At all. OMG. I'm kind of at loss of words, so it's not going to be a coherent comment by any means, for which I apologize in advance. Well. Reading this first chapter I felt as if I were reading something by Neil Gaiman or Clive Barker (I had a graphic novel based on his book 'The Thief of Always' in front of my eyes the whole time, really, it just fitted so right). Supernatural element that feels not-that-supernatural in a real world is something I adore in fantasy/sci-fi stories. I love it way more than something that's entirely supernatural. It's because this way, including one 'unreal' element in 'real' world, we can kind of question the reality and state some never-going-to-be-answered questions or thesis like the one at the
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First off, your comment is by no means short nor lame. *points finger* they're always so amazing and I love them and you. Thank you <3
Good news is the wait might not be so long, after all \o/ (but still no promises there)
Sci-fi is usually taking our reality and changing something within it and then assessing the result. So yes, in this case it's the Kibum/Jonghyun interaction I'm interested in ^^ (obviously) and the contrast between. ethereal and yet solid Jonghyun is well thank you very much for that! It's how I want his character to come off as. You're too flattering, really. Thank you -- I'm just glad you're looking forward to this story too ^^ <3
He crosses the street to the other sidewalk to avoid the man - teenager? omg, that is so freaken cute. I can't, ugh, he's so precious ;.;
Jonghyun is a creep, not to mention pedophile. Even if he knew that they were gonna become friends and maybe more in the future, Kibum was still only six. That little creeper.
baby!kibum is so freaken precious. I would do anything to watch him grow up and transform into the young man he is today.
I haven't watched Doctor Who so I'm not sure myself what Jonghyun is but I think that he's a time traveler (even though he said he wasn't really one).
Excited for the rest of the parts, and no matter how long it takes, I will wait~~ ^^
I personally find it funny how you think Jonghyun is a creep xD but I guess that's just because I know the whole story teehee If all goes as planned, you will get to read about Kibum becoming a teenager and then young adult (?) xD not as good as the real deal but I'll try \o/
This has nothing to do with Doctor Who; the only thing that got me to write this was the Doctor's perception of time in contrast with our reality where time is linear and unstoppable. That's basically it xD because I know next to nothing about the series too.
What Jonghyun is should become clearer in part 2 (or so I hope)
Thank you so much! Really, because this fic is so different I'm a bit apprehensive, so it means a lot <3
LOL. Jonghyun as a Time Lord? Haha xD; I kept looking for the TARDIS. (I've seen bits of Doctor Who because my best friends are crazy about it.)
Hmm, so Jonghyun is sort of of like the Doctor with a non-linear perception of time. Is that right? Although, it was pretty creepy that he stalked Kibum who was only six at the beginning.
This was really really good. I liked how you portrayed a child's fear and wariness of strangers. Thanks very much for sharing with us.
Thank you, but just to clear stuff up: Jonghyun isn't a time lord -- this fic isn't a crossover. As he says, he's only from a different dimension. However you are very right when you say that he doesn't have a linear perception of time; now that's the part from Doctor Who that inspired this fic. Jonghyun should explain where he's from/what he is more in part 2 \o/ I'm hoping it'll become a little clearer by then.
Thank YOU so much for reading! I'm glad you liked it ^^ *is relieved*
holy fuck this is awesome. all the little bits where jonghyun knows something about kibum that he hasn't already told him, and the bit in the alley made me shiver >< LOVELY writing <3
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everything in this story confuses me so far because I'm really not smart at all but I can make little inferences and stuff. I really like that, though, because I never know what's going to happen next. maybe I'm just dumb, though. XD
He doesn’t want to tell the stranger this, but somehow he thinks the stranger - understands? - would understand. this, though. the tenses and the CONFUSION I FEEL SADFKLJ but idek that just makes me love it more. O3O
Kibum slams it shut and pulls at his hair, pushing away the small pup that comes to greet him. this was my favorite part. it just shows how frustrated he's getting ( ... )
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Considering that the story really is from Kibum's point of view, the reader learns as the character does -- you're not meant to understand everything in this part (although I hope part 2 cleared some stuff up xD). But yeah. It's Kibum's "coming-of-age" story above all.
Key was really interesting to write. Because I try to portray him as down to earth and yet, not. I'm being so clear xD sorry I'm just bla-bla-ing.
Thank you so much for reading and I'm so relieved to hear you like it. I'll try hard to keep writing fast!
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I'm kind of at loss of words, so it's not going to be a coherent comment by any means, for which I apologize in advance.
Well. Reading this first chapter I felt as if I were reading something by Neil Gaiman or Clive Barker (I had a graphic novel based on his book 'The Thief of Always' in front of my eyes the whole time, really, it just fitted so right). Supernatural element that feels not-that-supernatural in a real world is something I adore in fantasy/sci-fi stories. I love it way more than something that's entirely supernatural. It's because this way, including one 'unreal' element in 'real' world, we can kind of question the reality and state some never-going-to-be-answered questions or thesis like the one at the ( ... )
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Good news is the wait might not be so long, after all \o/ (but still no promises there)
Sci-fi is usually taking our reality and changing something within it and then assessing the result. So yes, in this case it's the Kibum/Jonghyun interaction I'm interested in ^^ (obviously) and the contrast between.
ethereal and yet solid Jonghyun is well thank you very much for that! It's how I want his character to come off as.
You're too flattering, really. Thank you -- I'm just glad you're looking forward to this story too ^^ <3
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He crosses the street to the other sidewalk to avoid the man - teenager?
omg, that is so freaken cute. I can't, ugh, he's so precious ;.;
Jonghyun is a creep, not to mention pedophile. Even if he knew that they were gonna become friends and maybe more in the future, Kibum was still only six. That little creeper.
baby!kibum is so freaken precious. I would do anything to watch him grow up and transform into the young man he is today.
I haven't watched Doctor Who so I'm not sure myself what Jonghyun is but I think that he's a time traveler (even though he said he wasn't really one).
Excited for the rest of the parts, and no matter how long it takes, I will wait~~ ^^
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If all goes as planned, you will get to read about Kibum becoming a teenager and then young adult (?) xD not as good as the real deal but I'll try \o/
This has nothing to do with Doctor Who; the only thing that got me to write this was the Doctor's perception of time in contrast with our reality where time is linear and unstoppable. That's basically it xD because I know next to nothing about the series too.
What Jonghyun is should become clearer in part 2 (or so I hope)
Thank you so much! Really, because this fic is so different I'm a bit apprehensive, so it means a lot <3
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Hmm, so Jonghyun is sort of of like the Doctor with a non-linear perception of time. Is that right? Although, it was pretty creepy that he stalked Kibum who was only six at the beginning.
This was really really good. I liked how you portrayed a child's fear and wariness of strangers. Thanks very much for sharing with us.
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Thank YOU so much for reading! I'm glad you liked it ^^ *is relieved*
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LOVELY writing <3
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