The Irony

Description

In which Jonghyun tries to navigate awkward social situations and the (low-key excrutiating) heartache of unrequited love without a social lubricant.

Foreword

Key always had this sheepish, apologetic look.  Sometimes his cheeks were even pink, but that might’ve been his allergy to the party.  His smile was always sweet.  The first time I saw it, I didn’t think it could come from a face like his--cold and absent, still and beautiful.  But the best kinds of smiles are the kind that reveal a person, lips parting to the soul.

 

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a oneshot written in first person POV
(you've been forewarned)

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shineeshipper #1
Chapter 1: Agh, I just love your writing ><;;

Like, I normally never read "broken" jongkey (idk if this counts as broken) because it just makes me sad...
But your writing is just so beautiful and pleasing to read, I needed more so... I read this doc anyways XD

And now I'm bittersweet...but The same time I feel like this fic has given me some hope and I cannot help but wish that Key leaves his current (jerkish) boyfriend and just.. Look at Jonghyun ㅠㅠ.

(So yeah that was subtly pleading for a sequel XD.... BUT It's ok ofc if that doesn't happen XD)

anyways... Just wanted to mention again that I really love and enjoy your writing :)
sweetstreet #2
Chapter 1: aww this is really really gorgeous. <3
i'm really bad at comments but this is gorgeous and the characters are really well developed for such a short piece.
i don't usually like first person pov, it comes across as awkward most of the time but this is really good.
KeiraMcFluffy #3
Chapter 1: Omg, first comment, AW YEAH! (I spend way to much time on AFF, I should get a life x.x)
But honestly, I don't get why you were downtalking the first person pov bc you so nailed that with this. Like we talked about, I like how you portray his emotions and thoughts and how they reflect in his actions. Bc in the first person pov, one can't quite categorize and "paint" a character's personality for the reader as one can in the third person pov, but I think you managed this kind of characterization just fine.
And don't worry about the content in the story, I think the passive drama and emotion in this is substantial enough on their own. Even if this one is not as dubious as 'Can I Hold You?' it still leaves the inevitable question of "what happens next?" even though judging from Jjong's character, he probably won't be doing much nudging, so Kibum would be the deciding factor in this, which actually leaves quite a few outcomes.
Ah, I really enjoyed reading this, and I'm so glad you decided to post this. Again, don't stop writing bc your fics spur on so many thoughts and questions, brings workout for my mind for the day XD
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