[ He fixed Zhao with a questioning look, one brow raised in curiosity. He was plotting something, for sure, but Joon-gi quelled the impulse to interrogate him. He'd simply have to trust that Zhao knew what he was doing.
He took the opportunity to feed Eun-so again and check on his phone. He cautiously powered it on, sighing audibly when the homescreen popped up and several notifications chirped in quick succession: Kasuga posting memes in the group chat, some work related emails, a text from Seong-hui—
Ah, shit! He perused the text chain, but fortunately, it was just some simple errands she wanted him to run. Though, knowing Seong-hui's tastes, there was nothing 'simple' about it.
He fired off a quick response, explaining the events of last night, and graciously asked for an extension on running those errands.
It was about that time that Zhao returned home, bearing quite the burden of gifts. He'd thought Zhao had been a bit overboard with his purchases before, but now?
He could only stare incredulously as Zhao proudly displayed the cabinet with its bright colors and garish decals, the ostentatious little bed for their 'spoiled princess'. ]
Zhao... This is all so much...
[ If Joon-gi had been the one shopping, he certainly would not have gravitated toward such a loud and flashy style, but Zhao...
It was his style, and Joon-gi admired him for his bravery; to live his life so authentically and unashamedly. It was something that Joon-gi was still struggling with, trying to find himself after living within his predecessor's shadow for so long.
Carefully, he lowered himself next to Zhao and pulled him into a fierce embrace, holding him tight. It was a struggle to find the words to properly express his gratitude, so he simply held his boyfriend in silence for a few moments.
The kitten was still too young to make use of even half her gifts, but the fact that Zhao had bought them anyway meant that he was planning for the future. A future with him and Eun-so together, as a family.
He held Zhao even tighter as he leaned close, speaking softly against his ear: ] Thank you, jagiya. It's perfect. I'm sure she'll grow up strong and healthy under your careful guidance.
[ He pulled back, still keeping one arm wrapped around Zhao's shoulders, and pressed a kiss to his cheek. He gently lifted the kitten with one hand and placed her into Zhao's lap. She wobbled forward and set her paws against his belly, staring up at him with impossibly blue eyes, and mewled. ]
See? She's saying, 'thank you for looking out for me'. [ Joon-gi gave her a little scratch between her ears. ] I think, seeing as we're taking care of her together, we should both decide on a name for her.
[ This little one was no replacement for Eun-so, and never would be. She deserved to have her own name and her own identity. ]
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Date: 2024-09-17 02:32 pm (UTC)He took the opportunity to feed Eun-so again and check on his phone. He cautiously powered it on, sighing audibly when the homescreen popped up and several notifications chirped in quick succession: Kasuga posting memes in the group chat, some work related emails, a text from Seong-hui—
Ah, shit! He perused the text chain, but fortunately, it was just some simple errands she wanted him to run. Though, knowing Seong-hui's tastes, there was nothing 'simple' about it.
He fired off a quick response, explaining the events of last night, and graciously asked for an extension on running those errands.
It was about that time that Zhao returned home, bearing quite the burden of gifts. He'd thought Zhao had been a bit overboard with his purchases before, but now?
He could only stare incredulously as Zhao proudly displayed the cabinet with its bright colors and garish decals, the ostentatious little bed for their 'spoiled princess'. ]
Zhao... This is all so much...
[ If Joon-gi had been the one shopping, he certainly would not have gravitated toward such a loud and flashy style, but Zhao...
It was his style, and Joon-gi admired him for his bravery; to live his life so authentically and unashamedly. It was something that Joon-gi was still struggling with, trying to find himself after living within his predecessor's shadow for so long.
Carefully, he lowered himself next to Zhao and pulled him into a fierce embrace, holding him tight. It was a struggle to find the words to properly express his gratitude, so he simply held his boyfriend in silence for a few moments.
The kitten was still too young to make use of even half her gifts, but the fact that Zhao had bought them anyway meant that he was planning for the future. A future with him and Eun-so together, as a family.
He held Zhao even tighter as he leaned close, speaking softly against his ear: ] Thank you, jagiya. It's perfect. I'm sure she'll grow up strong and healthy under your careful guidance.
[ He pulled back, still keeping one arm wrapped around Zhao's shoulders, and pressed a kiss to his cheek. He gently lifted the kitten with one hand and placed her into Zhao's lap. She wobbled forward and set her paws against his belly, staring up at him with impossibly blue eyes, and mewled. ]
See? She's saying, 'thank you for looking out for me'. [ Joon-gi gave her a little scratch between her ears. ] I think, seeing as we're taking care of her together, we should both decide on a name for her.
[ This little one was no replacement for Eun-so, and never would be. She deserved to have her own name and her own identity. ]