The Twisted Forest (D&DD)

[NellieVP318]

Toby: This challenge... Are you all sure about all...

Alius: Speaks up loudly.Okay, who goes first!? If Sang loses, he gets to go to my world and perform!

Toby: Alius, no!

Alius: But I want to bring him to our world so people would stop making fun me saying that IDOLZ7 is nothing but a fake legend!
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Older Seok: *Looks up at the younger Fuchsia in surprise. Ah... *His cheeks reddened in embarrassment. W-Well, I was planning on taking you somewhere romantic. I could propose onstage, but I want things to be more intimate than that. You deserve something special. That’s why I wanted to take you to Busan with me. It’s where I grew up, and it has this beautiful beach... I was going to take you there for dinner at night, with lanterns and a picnic blanket under the stars... Rose petals, champagne, and dinner from your favorite restaurant. You’d probably start getting suspicious, so I’d tell you I came up with a new song. The best song I’ve ever written...because it’s all about you. And at the end, I’d propose with the ring I had made just for you.

Older Sang: It’s okay, I’m not planning on going back to Earth, regardless of the outcome. Besides, I’m not going to lose. Just trust me, Trent. I can do this. *Blinks in surprise at Alius’s request. Uh...s-sure?

Older Pierce: I think you two would’ve been a really cute couple~ *Calling out to Jules. Hey, boyfriend! Get over here already!

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Ouija: “I’d be very careful who you side with. It’d be a shame for two cute guys like you to go missing~”

*Despite her blatant threat on their lives, the woman wrapped her long, sun-kissed legs around Remi’s waist and went back to trailing kisses up and down his neck. Her lips nearly grazed his when she paused, taking a moment to breathe the same air as the man caught in her arms. It was as if she knew that kissing him would have consequences, although she couldn’t be sure what they were.

Ouija: “I think...I like you~” *The whispered words weren’t much of a confession—not a heartfelt one at least. But she did seal them with a kiss, the overwhelming curiosity to know what he tasted like more important than whatever happened after.

*Luckily, this gave the dark-haired woman creeping by a chance to escape (mostly) unnoticed. She did pause, however, to gently brush her hand across Gage’s shoulder as she passed by. It was subtle, almost as if she were steadying herself while really just attempting to get his attention and make him follow her. Although it wasn’t entirely necessary. Not when she was just an even older version of the teen who died in the back of his truck yesterday and whose scent he could likely pick out in a crowd. Keeping one eye on Ouija and the bathrooms behind her, Pierce ducked outside and veered off into the back alley.

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Fuchsia: *Giving the idol a soft, genuine smile And I would have said yes.

Older Fuchsia: Bullsh*t. *The younger brunet looked at him in surprise, only to be caught by his harsh glare Why would you even ask that stupid ass question? What the f*ck are you trying to get at?

Fuchsia: Well if you must know, I was trying to get an idea on what I missed out on.

Older Fuchsia: What's that supposed to mean?

Fuchsia: It means that I didn't get to find out what life was like when Seok and I were engaged because I fucked everything up. He even died and came back to life and we were both still happy and lovey and I even collected these stupid, cute figurines but I botched it. And then Sang botched it up more when he and Trenton got all hormonal and stupid. Okay!? I f*cked it all up. This is my fault. So I wanted to know what I missed out on.

Older Trenton: *Not quite convinced Just be careful, alright?

Suri: *Whispering to him What happens if there's a tie? There's only two judges.

Older Trenton: Frankly, it's probably for the best.

Jules: *Smiling, he scoffed You're so pushy.

Adam: So you two are official then?

Jules: I guess so. I don't think she'd let me say otherwise.

Adam: *Laughing as he and Jules joined the ladies in the water; he tossed the ball in the air, realizing Suri looked very rosy Are you alright, crème de fraise? You look flushed.

Older Suri: I'm fine!

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*The Director tilted his head towards the scent with enough time to catch a glimpse of the girl leaving the bar. This whole thing was proving to be more trouble than he had expected. Pierce owed him extra for this. At least his fellow Troupe member was competent... sort of.

Gage: *Sighing as he came to a stand "I don't mean to be rude, but I have to follow up on that text from earlier."

*His subordinate kept an arm loosely around the woman's waist, happy to accept the purely physical affection as he let Ouija do as she pleased. He tilted his head, deepening the kiss she had finally given him, but he wasn't sure he wanted to show his hand just yet. He did, however, manage to have the will power to pull away enough to respond to his Director.

Remi: "Want me to come with, boss man?"

Gage: "Nah. I'll be back in a minute. Keep the lady company and don't say anything stupid."

Remi: (Don't use my aptitude yet. Got it.) "But she's so pretty I might get all tongue tied~"

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Seok/Older Seok:

Seok: Ah, Fuchsia...

*The idol stepped forward carefully, afraid he might startle the brunet. Furrowing his brows in concern, he gently cupped Fuchsia’s cheeks to force him to look at him.

Seok: Hey, listen to me. Nothing, and I mean nothing, is your fault. What happened earlier when things changed, it was just an accident. Futures change all the time. Nothing is set in stone. Okay? You’re not going to miss anything with me, I promise. To be honest...I was thinking of taking you back to that crummy motel where we first made love and proposing there. Then again, it’s not the most romantic place to be...but it has its sentimental value. I just want to be with you.

Older Seok: I feel the same way. Naekkeo- *He turned to his ex. I know things are a mess right now, but I really want to fix this. I think about you every single day—everything feels so f*cking pointless without you. Please, please take me back. I love you, Fuchsia.

Older Sang: *Gives Trenton a quick kiss on the cheek before turning to Jiwoon. All right. Youngest first.

Jiwoon: *Slowly distances himself from the Fuchsias and Seoks to give them some privacy while he danced/rapped. Okay, ready.

Older Sang: You get one minute. Go!

*The kid was certainly talented—maybe even more talented than Sang was at his age. Yet despite how quick and sharp his dancing was, he couldn’t seem to get up to speed with his rapping. At least not in English. Then again, he could outperform even Seok on dancing alone.

*And then, just to make things even more challenging, Jiwoon threw in a little bit of vocals, hitting a high note that Sang could only ever dream of reaching. The older idol was less than thrilled.

Older Sang: ...f*ck.

Pierce: Language!

Jiwoon: Your turn~

*The former idol huffed and awkwardly took his place in front of Alius, Suri, Pierce, and his husband. To his surprise, Sang actually felt nervous. Like he was performing in front of a massive crowd again, even though it was just his friends and family surrounding him.

Jiwoon: Any time you’re ready.

Older Sang: Right...right, okay, I’m ready.

*He probably should’ve stretched beforehand, judging by how stiff he felt dancing at first, but he made it work anyhow. Using the years of experience he had over Jiwoon to his advantage, he started out relatively quick, keeping a steady rhythm and pace while also taking care to accent certain words to make them stand out. But just when it seemed things were getting a bit predictable, he tripled the speed, spitting out a little over 10 syllables a second.

*Jiwoon’s eyes widened to the size of saucers in disbelief. He knew Sang was fast, but to be fast and still have every word annunciated and accented well enough to understand was a skill Jiwoon had yet to master. While the younger idol was a little more difficult to understand when he tried to rap fast—and had difficulty with controlling his breath—Sang performed with ease. And his dancing, although a bit rusty, was still that of an experienced idol.

Older Sang: *Coming to an end and posing.

Pierce: If he can hold his breath that long, it’s no wonder why you love him. *Looks up at Trenton.

Older Pierce: *Hitting the ball to keep it in the air. Smiling, she gently splashed Jules. Glad you could join us~

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Ouija: *Reaches out to turn Remi’s attention back to her. “You're a really good kisser~” *Before he could respond, she closed the gap between them again, threading her fingers through his hair and rolling her hips against him.

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*The adult version of Pierce waited patiently outside for Gage, knocking back a flask of whiskey until he stepped out.

Adult Pierce: “Wow, I haven’t seen you in forever.”

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*Trenton didn't have much choice. As encouraging as the increasing mewling coming from Sang was, he could hear the small applause the others had given at the conclusion of the friendly competition. Which meant that if Sang got any louder, they would be able to hear him as well. That's why he placed his hand over the idol's parted lips, careful not to cover his nose as well, and took advantage of his muffled whimpers to hurry things along. He would absolutely hate for them to be interrupted now.

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Fuchsia: *Lunging at the idol before Seok could notice his eyes watering, he wrapped his arms around him and nuzzled their noses together I love you. And I would love to go back to that crummy motel room with you.

Older Fuchsia: I remember that... what he was talking about.

*He wasn't fully present, but he was clearly trying to fight to stay focused on the older idol. He swallowed hard. Then he followed his impulse to grab Seok by the wrist and drag him towards the changing rooms.

Older Fuchsia: You don't want me back. *Instead of walking up the steps to the doors, he pointed at one of the posts holding the building up. I have bottles hidden all over this f*cking island. Because I'm f*cked up. Look for yourself.

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Suri: *Applauding politely That was really good you guys.

Older Trenton: Young lady, that is highly inappropriate. *To Sang with a smile You did splendid, love. I had no reason to fret.

Jules: You better be. *He smiled playfully Have you seen what I'm wearing?

Adam: *Laughing as he caught the ball I can't believe you didn't take the pair Trenton bought you. Fuchsia really gets you worked up, hm?

Older Suri: I don't know a single person Fuchsia doesn't get worked up.

Adam: Ah, fair.

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*Remi didn't mind kissing strangers, and this stranger really knew what she was doing. If it weren't for that little voice in his head telling him to be on guard, he would have paid the bartender to leave and folded her over the bar top by now. Although, it was becoming difficult for him to hide his... excitement. Some things couldn't be controlled by rational thoughts alone.

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Gage: "Hm? You saw me this morning... unless I forgot what you looked like again."

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Mature, just in case

*Sang really did his best to keep quiet. Leaning his head back on Trenton’s shoulder, he panted out a series of the faintest moans he could manage against the doctor’s palm. But when his hips were moving that fast and with his hand touching him like that...it was hard to think, let alone remember to keep his voice down.

Sang: *Huffing out between breaths in a mixture of English and Korean. F*ck, yes, f*ck “right there, right there” ah, Trenton, ah “f*ck” Trent~

*Eventually he fell pretty quiet besides his quick breathing, his hips pushing back against Trenton’s every chance he got. His mouth hung open for a minute as he closed his dark eyes and arched his back into the doctor’s chest, pausing like he was holding his breath. Suddenly the idol went rigid against him, and Sang finally released the breath he’d been holding in with a sharp exhale and a sound that came from deep within his chest. He was left shaking and shuddering in Trenton’s arms, his own hips seemingly having a mind of their own. Yet once he collected himself, he bent forward as much as he could to help his boyfriend out.

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Seok: *Wrapping his arms around the brunet’s waist. I love you, too. ...let’s go to that motel tonight, hm? I want to be alone with you.

Jiwoon: Well, all right, I guess I’ll be donating to charity. That was awesome, by the way. I’m still disappointed you’re not performing anymore...

Older Sang: *Smiles back at his husband before glancing at his son. I’ll admit, I miss being onstage like crazy, but my life here is so much better. I wouldn’t trade this for the world.

Older Pierce: I have... It’s a good thing fashion police aren’t a thing or you’d be in some real trouble. *She couldn’t help it. He was shirtless. Of course she checked him out...and immediately blushed. You’re very...fit. (Smooth.)

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Mature-ish again

Older Seok: And you think I’m not? I’m f*cking addicted to plastic surgery and starving myself! Every day, I look in the mirror, and all I see is everything that’s wrong with me! And I keep trying to make myself feel better by sleeping with different people, but I just end up feeling guilty and even more ashamed than before. Fuchsia, I’m not okay. I don’t have my sh*t together any more than you do. I’ve had people offer me drugs, and I couldn’t say no. I don’t know what I’m doing—I’m scared, Fuchsia. I-I only got high once or maybe twice, but it’s so readily available that I just... It’s hard to control it all. I feel like I’ve become someone else. Is that what you feel too?

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Ouija: *Moaning against Remi’s lips, she reluctantly broke away to smile at him. “You know...the women’s bathroom is empty. Maybe we can sneak away for a minute~? It feels like you could use a little more personal attention...”

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Adult Pierce: Did I look 30 this morning? Keep up, I’m older than her. Listen, I need you to stay away from those two in the bar. They’re looking for me for reasons, and you’re just bound to lead them right to me. They’re not stupid. They know you know where I am. They’re just waiting to get you alone somewhere and squeeze the information right out of you.

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*The doctor wasn't far off from joining the idol. Most certainly not after the delightful response he had just witnessed. In fact, he became so swiftly caught up in the feeling of it all that he had to bite down on Sang's shoulder to keep back his own impending sounds of pleasure. And despite his best efforts, he had bitten down quite hard, holding Sang flush against him as a wave of ecstasy hummed through him.

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Fuchsia: *Biting back his first immediate response to say yes, he switched to Desvelarian "But we have the kids. And I don't want to give a certain someone the satisfaction of watching her for us... But I do really~ want some time alone with you. After that whole lady-me fiasco I feel like I haven't boned you in a year."

Older Trenton: *Standing up to pull Sang close and place a kiss on his cheek What say you to getting changed right quick and taking the children for a swim? I would quite fancy some time with the renowned Sang of IDOLZ27.

Suri: I, uh, thought we were building a sand castle.

Jules: *His smile becoming teasing Fit?

*Her sister snorted. That's what Pierce deserved for messing with her earlier.

Adam: Probably all that fencing his mom made him do.

Jules: I hated those classes so much.

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*The brunet fell quiet. He had forgotten Seok was an addict; the idol had done so well while they were together that it hadn't come up since they had started dating.

Older Fuchsia: No. *Looking down No, I don't feel different. But I do feel unhinged. I can't look at you without seeing all those different versions everyone keeps talking about. Your blonde hair, the scratches on your face from the accident. And sometimes you're covered in blood and sometimes you're, uh... *He blushed, his fingers beginning to tap against his leg Less clothed then you are now. Its like you're here and not here all at once. Fuzzy. Everyone looks like that.

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Remi: "Ah, I'm of two minds on that one." *He thought for a moment, choosing his words carefully "Won't your boss man be upset?"

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Gage: "I don't think that's going to go as well as they think. They're really underestimating us as is..." *He leaned closer squinting "Is it aging well or aging poorly if you kind of do still look the same?"

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Toby and Alius watched the whole performance, the portal mage dropped his mouth and covered Alius's ears.

Toby: Okay, way to inappropriate for a kid's Alius's age.

Alius: What?! Uncle Tobias! Pushes him aside. Great, now I can't tell the kids at my school that IDOLZ7 existed now!

Toby: It's probably for the best.
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[lunagraves714]

*Sang winced a little at the bite, though he was still too lost in his own jolts of pleasure to really care. Actually, it felt pretty good, in a strange kind of way. As his breathing slowed and he finally came down from his high, the idol tilted his head to nuzzle against Trenton with a soft sigh of relief.

Sang: Sh*t, that was amazing.

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Seok: “Then maybe we should sneak away for a bit? We don’t need to spend all night in a motel to have a little fun.”

Older Sang: I’d say I love that idea. *Smiling, he returned the kiss on the cheek and nodded at the changing area. After you~

Pierce: Guess we’re going for a swim break. *Shrugs.

Waverly: But I can’t swim.

Jiwoon: You can hold my hand. I won’t let you drown.

Older Pierce: *Blushes. Well, whatever it is, you look great. *In Trouvaillean. “Adam, throw the f*cking ball already. I’m drowning here.” *Remembering Jules is, in fact, Trouvaillean.

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Older Seok: Fuchsia...what if I was supposed to die? What if that’s what fixes everything? What if I just die and...everything goes back to the way it was meant to be?

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Ouija: “I am the boss.” *Flashes him an almost chilling smile. “And I don’t answer to anyone. So if you want me, I’m all yours~” *Leaning forward, she tilted her head and kissed her way up from his shoulder to his ear, pausing to whisper against him. “You want me, don’t you?”

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Adult Pierce: “Focus. Ouija collects people’s souls, Gage. She summons them up and makes them do her bidding like mindless zombies, taking advantage of their aptitudes or powers to do it. I know because I used to be one of them. I was her most powerful soul. That’s why she wants me back so badly—she’s weakened without me. But she’s still very powerful. She’s like a one-person army. And my father has a sh*t ton of weapons at his disposal that you’ve never seen before. It could do massive damage to your island. Gage, you have to do something. Please. I only came here to tell the younger me to get back to her own timeline and stop f*cking around. I can’t get mixed up in this.”

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Trenton: *Peppering soft kisses across the idol's skin as he caught his breath It most certainly was.

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Fuchsia: "Maybe~" *Smiling, he pressed their lips together, taking his time to savor the kiss "But I was the one who mentioned this beach trip to Pierce, sooo~ maybe a rain check?"

Suri: We can teach you too. It's super easy.

Older Trenton: You'll have plenty of experienced swimmers around you, Waverly. And a doctor. I assure you, we'll take good care to be sure you're safe. Either way, we should all change. I wouldn't want to track too much sand into Ms. Rosa's home.

*Jules stared at the girl in surprise for a moment before he dissolved into a spectacular laugh. It was the first time Pierce would have heard it and a clear sign that Jules was relaxed and at ease with her. Adam smiled at the pair

Adam: Sure~ You and Jules versus Suri and I?

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Older Fuchsia: No. No way! That can't be right. *He reached out and grabbed his wrist again I feel better when I'm with you. Never away. Don't say that.

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Remi: *Feeling whatever sliver of self preservation he had left screaming in retaliation "Oh, yeah." (Sh•t) "But maybe another kiss will help convince me~"

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Gage: "What do you want me to do about it? I've already texted Trenton. And you just said yourself that we'll just lead them to you. This is way more work than I signed up for."

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Sang: Mm~ Thank you, by the way. I’ve been really stressed all day...I’m glad we could get away for a while.

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Seok: *Smiles and nods. “Agreed. Go play with your kid. I’m sure she’d love some family time.”

Pierce: I’ll go first! *Before the others could protest, she was sprinting to the changing station, pausing when she heard the other Fuchsia and Seok talking. Just kiss already. You’ll probably fix everything like some dumb fairy tale. *Moves past them to go change.

Older Seok: *Startled by both Fuchsia’s response and his daughter’s. Ah...I feel like that’s not going to work...but it’s safer than my idea.

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*The teen blushed again at Jules’s laugh. It sounded so cute coming from him that she hardly realized she was smiling at him.

Older Pierce: Y-Yeah, sure! Let’s do this!

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*Ouija smirked and once again leaned forward until her lips hovered above his, but this time her hands slipped under his shirt to feel the warm skin beneath.

Ouija: You really are so strong~

*Closing her eyes, she tilted her head and fit his lips against hers, running her nails up his body.

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Adult Pierce: I don’t know! Do something. F*ck someone, kill someone, I don’t care. Just do something, all right? Keep them from finding me or Reaper.

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Trenton: If that is how you prefer we decrease your stress then I think it's no wonder that we seem to have such a thriving marriage.

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Fuchsia: *Watching her run off to the changing room, he scoffed; looking back at Seok You'll join us though, right? She's your family too. And now she has this sister... I'm really worried I'll f*ck things up.

Older Fuchsia: *Blushing vividly It's, um, it's worth a shot though, right? Maybe? No. That'd be silly. Right?

~~~

Adam: Let's say first to ten.

Older Suri: I know you're from the past, but you do know that I suck at sports, right?

Adam: I wish you would have said as much before I made the teams.

Jules: *Still giggling as he came down from his laughter; he cleared his throat Too late. Teams were decided, so throw that ball already.

~~~

Remi: (Wow, she's amazing~ No! Focus, Remi.)

*The man pulled away, not abruptly or suspiciously in anyway. He started with a command she would likely agree to, hoping she wouldn't fight against it and therefore realize what hap occurred right away

Remi: "Go to the ladies restroom and wait for five minutes. I'll sneak in while the bartender is distracted."

~~~

Gage: "Who?"

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Sang: *Laughing lightly. Oh, definitely! I love being intimate with you. Being close to you soothes my soul...and feels really damn good.

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Seok: Don’t be ridiculous. You’re an amazing dad. You’re just new to it is all, but you’re doing a fantastic job.

*The older idol didn’t respond. Instead, he reached out to cup Fuchsia’s jaw and pressed their lips together in a heated, passionate kiss.

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Older Pierce: Yeah! What Jules said! *Chanting. Throw the ball! Throw the ball! Throw the ball!

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Ouija: *Giggles. Okay~ *She got up to do as he asked, but she was quickly interrupted by the man returning to his seat. Move it, Xan.

Director: Why? So you can sleep with that half-wit parasite by the bar?

Ouija: Don’t test me. It’s been a long day.

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Adult Pierce: ...you’re hopeless. My brother. His name is Reaper; he’s the one I sent you to find.

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Alius and Toby walk to where Nicola, Gabriel, and Amelia who was near the beach water. Nicola finally gets up then puts her feet in the water while her brother stands next to her.

Toby: Oh, you're still there? You missed a good performance.

Amelia: Oh really?

Toby: Jiwoon challenging Older Sang in battle. Obviously the kid lost. I think the group is ready to go

Alius: Already? The group just got here or something. I mean I saw a cute boy that I want to play with.

Amelia: Smiles. Aw is my little baby having his first crush?

Alius: It's not my first crush, mom!
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Trenton: *Making a sound of acknowledgement, as he traced his tongue across the droplets of water and sweat lining Sang's skin; he had to resist the urge to help the idol 'relax' more You know love, there's really nothing to fret over. A son being reunited with his father is a wonderful opportunity. One that not everyone gets to have.

*He certainly would never have a chance to see his father.

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Fuchsia: *Giving the idol an appreciative look before his gaze turned thoughtful Did you mean it? What you said earlier about proposing to me? Because, well... (I'd say yes)

*The brunet gasped when his lips collided with Seok's, making the kiss all the more breathless. He threaded his fingers through his soft hair and used his other hand to pull Seok closer by the collar of his shirt. It felt so right to be with him like this, with all of the hurt and confusion of the past few years easing away--slowly

~~~

Adam: Yeah, yeah. Don't be in such a rush to lose.

*He tossed the ball into the air and tapped it towards the other pair

Older Suri: I will try my best.

~~~

Remi: *Sitting there with a boner "Ah, welcome back."

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Gage: "Sooo~ don't stay and distract them because they're waiting to torture us, but don't leave because then they'll follow?" *Scratching his beard in thought "My options kind of suck here."

*He heard the Director speaking with Ouija inside the bar and frowned. That complicated things. Maybe he really should call Trenton.

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Sang: *Sighs happily, turning his head to the side to kiss Trenton lovingly. I know, it’s just... He’s 15, Trent. That means he’s at least 10 in our time. I probably had him when I was his age, and the really sh*tty part is that I know exactly who his mother is. What’s worse is that she’s a f*cking predator. What am I supposed to do?

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Seok: Of course I meant it. We haven’t been dating that long, but I feel like I’ve known you my whole life. Everything with you just feels right.

*The older idol lowered his hands to Fuchsia’s waist, kissing him again in a more relaxed manner. He’d missed this. It almost felt like coming home for the first time in years.

Pierce: *Returning from the changing room.

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Older Pierce: *Smacks the ball back. Hey, Adam~ doesn’t Suri look cute today?

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Director: *Grabs Ouija by the shoulder and roughly pushes her back into a seat at the bar. “I see you’ve been having some fun with my partner.”

Ouija: *Shifting in mild discomfort. “We were about to go do something...unless you’d rather watch me get naked on the bar.”

Director: “No thanks. I’m not a fan of the smell of shrimp while I’m drinking.”

Ouija: *Taking a moment to register what he meant and then jumping to her feet. You f*cking-

Director: *He looked up at her, unamused, and then nodded at the chair. Sit. *Lowering his voice. Like a good b*tch.

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Adult Pierce: *Listening in to what was happening inside. “Good news and bad news. Good news is it sounds like their partnership is going to sh*t. The bad news is it’s going to sh*t in a bar full of people.”

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The mages, Nicola, and Gabriel watches Older Suri, Adam, Jules and Older Pierce play.

Nicola: Want to take a bet which team will wins?

Amelia: What? No gambling in front of my child.

Alius: It's okay, mom! People at my school did bets!

Toby:.... Your parents should be calling that school for that.
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Trenton: *Giving the idol a soft, apologetic look I’m not certain that its your place to do anything, love. This seems to be a matter for your older self to manage.

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Fuchsia: *Giving the idol a small, genuine smile I feel the same way. *Noticing their older selves in the distance, he nodded in their direction But maybe~ we can avoid f*cking up our futures again by planning a wedding for them instead?

Older Fuchsia: *Breaking the kiss with a smile and brushing the tips of their noses together Wow… *He bit back a laugh Why was I mad at you again?

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Adam: Yeah, she does. That color looks great on her.

Suri: *Gets hit on the head with the ball

Jules: (He’s so forward.)

~~~

Remi: *Sipping his drink (Should I stop this?)

~~~

Gage: *Suddenly more serious “We can get to the service entrance in the back and clear the place out. Remi can handle himself… Mostly.”

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Sang: I know...you’re right. I just feel guilty about not knowing he existed until now. And that I won’t be part of his life for another five years. Although it seems like he’s doing just fine on his own.

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Seok: I think that sounds like a wonderful idea, Naekkeo. *Smiles, leaning forward to rub the tips of their noses together. “I love you, Fuchsia.”

Older Seok: *Smiling back at the brunet in his arms, he pecked the tip of Fuchsia’s nose. I already forgot. Come on, why don’t we go for a little walk by the water?

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Older Pierce: *Surprised by Adam’s blunt answer. ...this did not go the way I planned.

*Glancing over at Jules, she couldn’t help but watch him for a breif moment, admiring the way the sun hit his eyes and-

Older Pierce:

*A rather large wave interrupted her thoughts, causing the teen to stumble into her partner clumsily. So much for looking cool...

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*Ouija clenched her fists and bared her teeth at the man across from her. She didn’t care if he was the strongest person in the universe—no one treated her like that and got away with it.

*As the Director reached for his next shot, the woman smashed one of the bottles on the bar top. Still gripping the broken remains, Ouija drove the shards of glass down into the Director’s hand in one fluid motion, expecting him to scream and cry out for mercy.

*...except he didn’t.

*To her astonishment, and maybe even horror, he just stared at it in sheer and utter disappointment. Sighing at the slight inconvenience she’d brought upon him, Xan slowly and deliberately twisted the broken bottle free. He hardly seemed to notice the profuse bleeding that occurred afterward, too preoccupied in downing his sixth shot of the afternoon.

*Rising to his feet, he paused to scrutinize the woman he was towering over.

Director: You remind me of my daughter. She never listened either.

Ouija: *Scoffs. Is that supposed to make me feel bad?

*The Director shook his head and stood there, as if he were waiting for something. Furrowing her brows, Ouija eventually reached back to place her hand on Remi’s shoulder.

*It was a mistake.

*Before she could even get a word out, she felt the Director’s hand wind around her ponytail from behind. Using it as leverage, he yanked her head back and then slammed it forward in a swift, snapping motion. The first part caused her balance to slip—the second put her forehead through the edge of the counter.

*And as if that weren’t enough of a reason why she shouldn’t have questioned him, he reached down to pick her up off the floor by her hair and tied it to a knife he stabbed into the table. She was lucky he didn’t have a fan or a blender on hand or it would’ve been much, much worse.

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Adult Pierce: “...did it just get really quiet in there?”

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Nicola: My bet is on Pierce and Jules there. $10 bucks.

Gabriel: Shrugs. Guess, I'll root for Suri and Adam.

Amelia: Yeah, you two do that.

Alius: Go Pierce and whoever that guy's name is!!!

Toby: It's Jules.

Alius: Oh so that's what Pierce's boyfriend's name is.

Toby:.....
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