[He's safe from the paper ball but he isn't safe from an elbow jab to the ribs TAKE THAT
But he at least does it before Eunhyuk grabs his own plate, not wanting him to accidentally drop it after all his hard work. Never say he doesn't do anything nice for you]
[Okay but listen, Eunhyuk knows what he's gonna get but he does this every time, so surely it's nice of Luke to keep giving him the reactions he so clearly enjoys? Luke is so generous with all his reactive roughhousing actually?]
You just said "later," you can't change your mind now. [REAP WHAT YOU SOW!!! But also, as he sits down with his plate--] And you worked hard on this, so I want to enjoy it.
[it is... it's like a shot directly to the heart... they've already shared so many meals together, but this feels different, the exact same kind of feeling of watching Luke eat those rice balls. seeing someone you care so very deeply for enjoy one of the few affectionate gestures that come natural to you feels nice. more than nice.
Eunhyuk eats a forkful of pasta as he stares gooey-eyed at Luke. The real reason why he shouldn't have a tail is because it'd just wag and show off all his EMOTIONS,]
[This is exactly why he should have a tail, he deserves to have his lineface defenses RUINED. Not that it really matters, by now--Luke's a lot more confident in his ability to parse Eunhyuk's emotions anyway, and he delights in the idea of someday mastering that skill just as much as he enjoys Eunhyuk's ability to surprise him.
(He worries, sometimes, about the secrets Eunhyuk might keep from him, now or in the future--but he's relying on his own vigilance for that, and... doing his best to trust, too. It's not easy, but he's trying. For Eunhyuk, he wants to try.)
He really wants to reach across the table and hold Eunhyuk's hand, but that would get in the way of eating, so he settles for tangling his foot with Eunhyuk's instead.]
It's not! It's perfect. [Would he say that anyway, yes, but Eunhyuk let him sample it so he already knows his answer is correct!! And he'll help himself to his food, which he probably eats too fast because of course he does. He nudges Eunhyuk's foot playfully.] It's too bad we can't get Dahut over here, you two could open a cafe together. Customers would love it.
[Eunhyuk nudges back, thinks briefly of sliding his foot up Luke's leg but would that embarrass Luke or just tickle him... what if he CHOKES on his spaghetti that he's already eating so FAST
luckily for Eunhyuk, he's distracted by what Luke says next -- the look in his eyes both fond and sad? somber, maybe, with the nostalgia that comes with remembering, though he taps Luke's fork with his to both distract and remind him to slow down]
The customers might, but you won't. I'd have to give up my shifts at your shop.
[they already pine this much for each other even when they spend this much time together....]
[There's a 50/50 chance that he'd get turned on vs. choking and dying yeah
He spots that flash of nostalgia, but Eunhyuk doesn't dwell on it, so Luke doesn't, either. He lets Eunhyuk redirect the conversation, happy to preserve the atmosphere as it is.
He puffs his cheeks out, twirling his fork.]
Hmmm... I don't want to seem like I wouldn't support you, if you wanted to do something else... [Frankly, he's assuming that Eunhyuk will want to go back to medical school sooner or later--but it's way too soon for that conversation, so he doesn't mention it.] But I like seeing you here when I get home, and the days when I get to stay here and work with you.
the way luke sincerely answers this question is also dangerous... in that it makes Eunhyuk want to lean over and kiss his puffed out cheek. He settles for reaching over and wiping the corner of his mouth with his thumb instead,]
I like being with you too.
[he likes Luke, and he likes this -- moments spent with him without anything hanging over them like a pink haze thunder cloud,]
...I like welcoming you back home, and watching you work. And I like cooking for you. I'd rather make food for you than anyone else.
[cafe owner except the owner doesn't want to serve food to his customers and rather get home and make out with his cute boyfriend]
[It wasn't a serious suggestion to begin with, but the sweet answer he gets warms his heart anyway, and his expression melts into a smile. Is it healthy to be this crazy about someone and to feel like it only gets worse by the day, PROBABLY NOT but Luke doesn't know how to be any other way and Eunhyuk clearly doesn't mind, so it's fine. All that matters is that Eunhyuk is happy, as far as Luke's concerned. And though he'd been honest about wanting to be supportive, he can't deny the delight he feels over knowing Eunhyuk is so easy to reach, that they no longer have anything but mundane responsibilities to get in the way of their time together, and even then, he can count on having Eunhyuk in his arms at night.
He presses a kiss to Eunhyuk's thumb while it's within range, then straightens up a little, looking determined.]
I have to learn to cook properly too, so I can do it for you. [It's in all the articles!!! His passing grade!!!!]
[Eunhyuk takes in Luke's look of determination with his usual '_' expression,]
I don't mind doing it. I used to cook back home too.
[he has no idea that Luke is buoyed by his desire to get an A on this imaginary boyfriend exam because if he was then he'd tell Luke that he already has,]
[The temptation to tap back and engage in a silly fork duel is so high, but he's hungry so he goes back to eating.]
I do always want to do nice things for you... but it's also part of being a good boyfriend! If you're tired or you aren't feeling well, I should be able to make something you'll like.
[That and he wants to wake him up with a delicious breakfast someday but he can't say that one or it'll ruin the surprise "the smoke from burnt food will ruin the surprise" listen]
[Hrm... he isn't wholly convinced, but he doesn't turn away from the first kiss, and he meets him for the second, even though he sighs into it.]
I'll take you on a drive someday. It's nicer outside the city. [But in the meantime, he reaches out, tugging on Eunhyuk's shirt.] Sit down, at least let me get the dishes.
[Eunhyuk sits, obedient, even though a part of him is more interested in continuing to kiss Luke while getting his dishes,]
That would be fun. We haven’t had a date in a while.
[mostly because Eunhyuk’s just so content to spend time with Luke while he’s at home and in the shop… it hasn’t really occurred to him to ask for more,]
[STOP THERE'S TIME FOR THAT LATER... present first. But dishes before that; fortunately, the kitchen is small enough that the sink is also right by the table, so he doesn't even have to turn his back as he washes the dishes. Did you know he has an apron he wears for this. Now you do.]
Ah, you're right! There's so much of the city you haven't seen yet, too. [Now he has to make a date spot bucket list to go with his couple bucket list... he makes a mental note to write that down] What kinds of places do you like?
[Outdoor, indoor, loud and exciting, quiet and secluded... so many options...]
[A SPECIAL DISHWASHING APRON? Eunhyuk’s heart thumps a little when he sees Luke in his APRON because he’s that far gone, just like how his first instinct is to say ‘anywhere with you’ because a binch continues not to have any preferences beyond Luke being involved in some way,
That and it’s hard to think of normal places that aren’t full of monsters or on a space ship]
I don’t know. I don’t have places I really dislike.
Also begging Eunhyuk to have TASTES AND PREFERENCES OUTSIDE OF ABBA AND SALT N PEPA. Luke also wants this for him, mainly because he thinks that it's lingering trauma from the zombie apocalypse,,, but it's not like that's something Eunhyuk could talk about in therapy, so Luke's decided to try and encourage his choices wherever he can. Reminding him that he's safe, that he can want and have things just as freely as he once did--maybe even moreso, without the stress of money.
Not that he minds the way Eunhyuk's preferences tend to involve him, since his revolved around Rosa for the majority of his life... case in point: He frowns a little as he rinses the soap off.]
We can, but... [So many places are his favorites because they're rich with memories of Rosa, and as much as he wants Eunhyuk to know her too, he doesn't want to spend their dates raving about his long, shared history with her. It means so much to him already to know that Eunhyuk accepts his love for her without question or complaint. There's no need to shove it in his face at every turn.
Not to mention, truthfully:] ...I want to make new memories with you.
[Things that belong only to them, beyond the confines of the Eudora. He wants undeniable proof that Eunhyuk is here with him for good, that he's happily become a fixture in Luke's life, and that he'll be here until the time they worked so hard for runs out--many, many years in the future, he hopes.
He tilts his head thoughtfully as he rinses his hands.]
How about I pick out a few places, and you can decide when we go?
[plot twist would be if Eunhyuk really is that boring of a guy that he has NO PREFERENCES EVER besides ABBA and SALT N PEPA... it'd be less sad than the actual reason, that he's spent most of his life studying and working and caring for Eunyoo with very little left over to enjoy whatever it is he thinks he could have enjoyed, if he had the time. (the convenience store down the corner, the late night food stalls, the elderly grandma selling chestnuts outside the subway station.) he's lucky in that way. losing all those places could have really hurt, if he had more time to care about them.
Eunhyuk gets up from the table and heads over to the fridge to get the roll cake out and assorted cutlery, though he pauses in his journey to press a kiss against Luke's cheek, as if to erase the frown there previously,]
Sounds good.
[what he doesn't say is that he's prepared to care this time, that he's willing to make space in his heart for these memories, even if it means losing so much more in the future,]
We could make it a trip. [which reminds him,] I've always wanted to go camping.
[more of a vague idea than anything, like one of those things you think of when you watch someone else do it on TV. but Eunhyuk feels like it counts, and more importantly, he thinks Luke might enjoy it too]
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Let's eat first.
[the biting can be for later? anyway he'll take his to the table along with their cutlery...]
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But he at least does it before Eunhyuk grabs his own plate, not wanting him to accidentally drop it after all his hard work. Never say he doesn't do anything nice for you]
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this elbow jab is like a corgi running directly into his ankles... Eunhyuk grunts first, then picks up his plate to follow Luke.]
Maybe I should bite you...
[revenge.........]
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You just said "later," you can't change your mind now. [REAP WHAT YOU SOW!!! But also, as he sits down with his plate--] And you worked hard on this, so I want to enjoy it.
[The sincerity is the real attack here tbh]
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Eunhyuk eats a forkful of pasta as he stares gooey-eyed at Luke. The real reason why he shouldn't have a tail is because it'd just wag and show off all his EMOTIONS,]
Tell me if it's too salty or bland.
[be HONEST LUKE!!!!! otherwise enjoy]
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(He worries, sometimes, about the secrets Eunhyuk might keep from him, now or in the future--but he's relying on his own vigilance for that, and... doing his best to trust, too. It's not easy, but he's trying. For Eunhyuk, he wants to try.)
He really wants to reach across the table and hold Eunhyuk's hand, but that would get in the way of eating, so he settles for tangling his foot with Eunhyuk's instead.]
It's not! It's perfect. [Would he say that anyway, yes, but Eunhyuk let him sample it so he already knows his answer is correct!! And he'll help himself to his food, which he probably eats too fast because of course he does. He nudges Eunhyuk's foot playfully.] It's too bad we can't get Dahut over here, you two could open a cafe together. Customers would love it.
[The lineface and the ultra genki, a comedy duo]
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luckily for Eunhyuk, he's distracted by what Luke says next -- the look in his eyes both fond and sad? somber, maybe, with the nostalgia that comes with remembering, though he taps Luke's fork with his to both distract and remind him to slow down]
The customers might, but you won't. I'd have to give up my shifts at your shop.
[they already pine this much for each other even when they spend this much time together....]
Unless you'd be okay with sharing me?
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He spots that flash of nostalgia, but Eunhyuk doesn't dwell on it, so Luke doesn't, either. He lets Eunhyuk redirect the conversation, happy to preserve the atmosphere as it is.
He puffs his cheeks out, twirling his fork.]
Hmmm... I don't want to seem like I wouldn't support you, if you wanted to do something else... [Frankly, he's assuming that Eunhyuk will want to go back to medical school sooner or later--but it's way too soon for that conversation, so he doesn't mention it.] But I like seeing you here when I get home, and the days when I get to stay here and work with you.
[COULD HE HANDLE BEING LESS NEEDY? UNCLEAR,]
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the way luke sincerely answers this question is also dangerous... in that it makes Eunhyuk want to lean over and kiss his puffed out cheek. He settles for reaching over and wiping the corner of his mouth with his thumb instead,]
I like being with you too.
[he likes Luke, and he likes this -- moments spent with him without anything hanging over them like a pink haze thunder cloud,]
...I like welcoming you back home, and watching you work. And I like cooking for you. I'd rather make food for you than anyone else.
[cafe owner except the owner doesn't want to serve food to his customers and rather get home and make out with his cute boyfriend]
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He presses a kiss to Eunhyuk's thumb while it's within range, then straightens up a little, looking determined.]
I have to learn to cook properly too, so I can do it for you. [It's in all the articles!!! His passing grade!!!!]
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I don't mind doing it. I used to cook back home too.
[he has no idea that Luke is buoyed by his desire to get an A on this imaginary boyfriend exam because if he was then he'd tell Luke that he already has,]
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It's important! [HE COULD AT LEAST EXPLAIN WHY]
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Because you want to do something nice for me?
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I do always want to do nice things for you... but it's also part of being a good boyfriend! If you're tired or you aren't feeling well, I should be able to make something you'll like.
[That and he wants to wake him up with a delicious breakfast someday but he can't say that one or it'll ruin the surprise "the smoke from burnt food will ruin the surprise" listen]
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anyway luke is being adorable so eunhyuk clearly has to tease him about it]
I think it's cute that you can't cook. It's like... 'gap moe'.
[don't just say gap moe with a straight face]
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Grumpily cleans his plate]
It's annoying to hear that from you...
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Should I call you 'cool' instead?
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It's not the same if I know you don't mean it!
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Eunhyuk stands up, leaning over to presumably get Luke's plate... except he kisses him first, mwah]
I do mean it. You're smart and dependable. I like that I can rely on you for anything. [another kiss] And it's very cool that you know how to drive.
[eunhyuk has only passed the WRITTEN]
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I'll take you on a drive someday. It's nicer outside the city. [But in the meantime, he reaches out, tugging on Eunhyuk's shirt.] Sit down, at least let me get the dishes.
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That would be fun. We haven’t had a date in a while.
[mostly because Eunhyuk’s just so content to spend time with Luke while he’s at home and in the shop… it hasn’t really occurred to him to ask for more,]
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Ah, you're right! There's so much of the city you haven't seen yet, too. [Now he has to make a date spot bucket list to go with his couple bucket list... he makes a mental note to write that down] What kinds of places do you like?
[Outdoor, indoor, loud and exciting, quiet and secluded... so many options...]
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That and it’s hard to think of normal places that aren’t full of monsters or on a space ship]
I don’t know. I don’t have places I really dislike.
Why don’t you show me your favorites instead?
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Also begging Eunhyuk to have TASTES AND PREFERENCES OUTSIDE OF ABBA AND SALT N PEPA. Luke also wants this for him, mainly because he thinks that it's lingering trauma from the zombie apocalypse,,, but it's not like that's something Eunhyuk could talk about in therapy, so Luke's decided to try and encourage his choices wherever he can. Reminding him that he's safe, that he can want and have things just as freely as he once did--maybe even moreso, without the stress of money.
Not that he minds the way Eunhyuk's preferences tend to involve him, since his revolved around Rosa for the majority of his life... case in point: He frowns a little as he rinses the soap off.]
We can, but... [So many places are his favorites because they're rich with memories of Rosa, and as much as he wants Eunhyuk to know her too, he doesn't want to spend their dates raving about his long, shared history with her. It means so much to him already to know that Eunhyuk accepts his love for her without question or complaint. There's no need to shove it in his face at every turn.
Not to mention, truthfully:] ...I want to make new memories with you.
[Things that belong only to them, beyond the confines of the Eudora. He wants undeniable proof that Eunhyuk is here with him for good, that he's happily become a fixture in Luke's life, and that he'll be here until the time they worked so hard for runs out--many, many years in the future, he hopes.
He tilts his head thoughtfully as he rinses his hands.]
How about I pick out a few places, and you can decide when we go?
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Eunhyuk gets up from the table and heads over to the fridge to get the roll cake out and assorted cutlery, though he pauses in his journey to press a kiss against Luke's cheek, as if to erase the frown there previously,]
Sounds good.
[what he doesn't say is that he's prepared to care this time, that he's willing to make space in his heart for these memories, even if it means losing so much more in the future,]
We could make it a trip. [which reminds him,] I've always wanted to go camping.
[more of a vague idea than anything, like one of those things you think of when you watch someone else do it on TV. but Eunhyuk feels like it counts, and more importantly, he thinks Luke might enjoy it too]
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