Only Words (Xiuchen)
642 Things to Write About EXOJune 3rd
Hello. My name is Jongdae.
Hello Jongdae. Is there a reason why you’re texting me, or why you have my phone number?
None in particular. I just thought it better to know you from afar. It’s better to admire than to hold as they say.
And who said that?
Well, I did just now.
I see, words must be your forte then, am I right?
Extremely so, you see in reality I’m a disgusting beast. I’ve got hair that goes to my elbows and I only wear mid-calf khaki capris when I’m out of the house.
Is that so? Well then, you made the right decision in texting me. I’m not sure I’d be too crazy about meeting a beast on the street.
Alas, my loves all seem to feel the same way. I prefer the distance though, I am much more confident without having to use actions.
You do have a way with words, I’m sure your voice is amazing.
I am a singer.
Professionally?
Well… I’m getting there.
Getting there? I see, you’ll have to sing for me sometime then.
That would entail meeting though, and as I’ve said you don’t want to meet Jongdae in person. Text Jongdae is great and all, but actual Jongdae is pretty y.
I won’t believe it until I see it.
Then you’ll just always be a non-believer, won’t you?
I guess so…sigh…
Will you at least tell me who gave you my number?
You did.
But… I don’t know a Jongdae.
Exactly, there would be no fun in telling you my real name.
I also don’t know any khaki wearing, longhaired beasts… I think you’ve been stretching the truth here…
How could you tell? Man, I thought my cover story was perfect… I’ll have to think up a new one now.
How about you just be honest…? Come on, I want to know!!!
I can’t, you’d laugh…Trust Me!
I wouldn’t laugh… Unless you’re Kai, if this is you I’m going to rip you to pieces next time I see you!
No! No! I’m not Kai, I’m not that ugly!
Hahaha, now I’m sure it’s not Kai, he’s too obnoxious to call himself ugly.
Now you’re one step closer to finding me out!
Good, one boy down, 243 left to go.
I’ll have to go now, goodbye.
You’re going to text me again right?
Aren’t we eager?
Don’t tease me!
Alright, I do really have to go though. I’ll text you again, if I can muster up the guts to do it that is.
Oh, alright…Bye.
Bye, don’t wait up for me too long. ;)
June 5th
Minseok?
It took you long enough… -_-
Sorry… I got caught up in some stuff.
It’s okay, I forgive you.
Good, I don’t like when people are mad at me.
Hmm… Is that another hint???
Maybe, maybe not… the world may never know.
Now I know you didn’t write that one.
You’ve caught me, but… I’ll write you something. If you want that is.
Like, just for me?
Yeah… But if you don’t want it…
I want it! You better make it good too!
Wow, ever heard of never bite a gift horse? You’re definitely knowing on me here.
Oh ha ha, I’m just excited! No one’s ever, like, actually written something for me.
Oh… really?
Yep.
June 6th
How true can my words be?
They do not seem resilient enough to echo,
Nor great enough to have confidence in,
But they are the wholeness of my honesty.
Do you not see that I have gone beyond my capabilities?
That I have risked great amounts to simply stand at your side?
Is my existence so puny to your beauty, you don’t even have a knowledge of your flouting me?
It is instinct, for a lowly man of my type to gaze upon someone of your likeness,
It is impossible not to love what I have grown to love.
Your voice, like a softened edge of the harsh life I find myself often doting on.
Your eyes, they send me to an oblivious world, where I cannot find my footing amongst jagged rocks of admiration.
You, as a whole, are too grand, too striking, too gorgeous, to put into words.
My attempts have become commonplace when put beside the presence you have gifted me with.
But, I cannot feel guilty for soiling your ears with my words of weak approbation,
For it is all I can offer, and all I can give with a heart of proper veneration.
Wow.
June 7th
Jongdae! Answer my texts!
Why aren’t you answering me? I’m going to call you!
You’re just not going to answer me? Fine…
June 8th
Jongdae answer me!
Don’t be mean, just text me back!
I don’t care, but don’t ignore me! It’s not like I can confront you or anything. I have no clue who the heck you are…
June 10th
So, no one has ever written you anything else before?
Jongdae! What the heck, why did you just disappear?!?
Well, no one has?
No, but that’s not important right now. What’s important is why the heck you didn’t answer my texts or calls.
But… I have.
What do you mean?
Nothing.
C’mon, tell me!
No, it’s just… its stupid forget it.
I’ve never had anything written for me… unless… OMG!
Please tell me you’re freaking out over a bug or something!!
Nope! I totally know who you are!
No you don’t!!!!
Yes I do! Oh my god, I totally should have seen this sooner too… man I’m pretty oblivious.
Yeah…
What is that supposed to mean??
Nothing… Just, promise not to tell anyone about this?
Why are you worried about someone finding out? It’s not like everyone doesn’t already know you’re gay.
No one knows I am, well except for you now.
Lu, the entire school district knows you are.
Lu……?
Don’t act stupid, we both know that it’s you Luhan. I’m flattered but don’t you already have a boyfriend?
Luhan? You think I’m…Luhan?
Yeah, you wrote my biology report for me in 5th grade.
Oh…Thank god!!!!
What are you praising Jesus for here?
I’m not Luhan! God, I thought you had figured me out for a second there…
Really?
Yeah, really.
June 11th
Let’s play 20 questions!
No.
Why not?!
Because you’ll only figure out who I am.
Exactly, that’s kind of the whole point of the game.
I’m not playing.
Pleaaaaaaassssseeeee???
No. I gain nothing from this.
You’ll gain a wonderful date with yours truly…
Really?
Yes. At least you have a 90% chance of getting a date, it really depends on who you turn out to be. :P
Well, that makes me want to play even more.
I know, I’m irresistible.
Whatever.
So you’ll play? Pretty please?
Fine. But I’m only going to answer reasonable questions. Nothing like what my name is, or who my best friend is.
Party Pooper. :( Fine, let’s play.
Okay, hit me.
First question…hmm… what year are you in?
I’m in my third year of high school.
Third year? Ooh, I’ve always had a soft spot for older guys. ;)
Whatever, just get on with it.
Okay, moving on… what is your hair color?
Dark brown.
Wow, that was so specific!
You didn’t ask for anything else!
Fine, okay what’s your favorite subject?
Isn’t that one obvious? You’ve just wasted your question boy! Besides, it’s English literature.
Meanie!
Don’t hate the player, hate the game.
That was deep Jongdae, I’m moved to tears…
I know, I tend to have that effect on people.
Of course you do. So, do you play any sports?
Uh… yeah. I’m on the baseball team.
Oh, really? What position do you play?
Okay, we both know I’m not answering that one Min.
At least I tried! How about what your first crush?
You.
Me?
Yeah, since fifth grade.
Ewe, but that was during my pudgy stage!
I thought you looked cute then!
No, let’s not look back on that. I’m shuddering just thinking about it.
Aww, but you were cute! I’d give anything to see little 5th grade Minseok again, even if he was a total jerk to me back then.
Oh, sorry… If you had done this back in fifth grade I’m sure you would have gotten that date.
Sure… whatever you say Min.
June 11th
Minnnnahhh: Baek are u on??? Ansr!
B-Baek_44: Whts up?
Minnnnahhh: I need u to tell me about some ppl.
B-Baek_44: Wht do u need to kno?
Minnnnahhh: Who’s a third year baseball player w/ dark
brown hair? It also helps if theyre into books n English stuff.
B-Baek_44: Hmm…
B-Baek_44: Oh! Chanyeol!
Minnnnahhh: No… someone besides him.
B-Baek_44: There’s Chen he fits the description pretty perfectly…
Minnnnahhh: OMG!!! Thnks Baek!!!!
Minnnnahhh has logged out of the chat
June 12th
Min? You there?
June 13th
Min… is something wrong?
June 16th
MMMMIIIINNNNNSSSEEEEOOOKKKKK!!!!!!! ANSWER ME!!!
June 18th
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June 19th
Fine.
September 1st
You idiot. You should have told me it was you.
Chen glances up from the crinkled note in his locker, confusion evident on his face. He has this glimmer in the back of his mind that says, it’s from Minseok, he’s forgiven you! But he knows not to hope that hard. With a heavy heart he balls the paper back up and tosses it into the trash, ready to admit to defeat and just trudge his way down to his advanced English class.
Yah!
Chen’s eyes nearly break from their sockets at the sight before him. It’s not Minseok texting him, that’s impossible, right?
Don’t think I didn’t see you toss my note!
Chen looks around the nearly abandoned hallway curiously, try in to spot the ever familiar blonde in a sea of almost entirely black. He has no luck though, but before he can return to his slouching he receives,
Idiot, you can’t even look down a hallway can you?
Chen frowns, glancing one last time to see if he can find his crush, when he catches a glimpse of a blonde headed boy turning the corner.
It’s your turn to chase. ;)
Chen does just that, and he sprints in between the oncoming traffic of bustling teens to push towards where Minseok had headed, out into the courtyard. He gets out into the crowded area, which is mostly covered by lunch eating student, only to not find Minseok anywhere in sight.
You’re getting closer,
His phone dings, and then he’s off again, looking left and right to see how who in the groups of boys and girls sitting about the large school fountain.
I’ll be nice. Just this once… :P
Chen doesn’t exactly understand the meaning of the last text, be he’s too confused with decoding Minseok’s message to notice the small boy sneaking up behind him. He’s especially caught off guard when said boy leaps up onto his back, gaining a respective piggyback from Chen. Minseok doesn’t say anything, but instead Chen hears a little ding from his phone, and although it’s a little complicated trying to hold onto Minseok while trying to answer his phone he manages.
Didn’t you say you hated when people were mad at you? Be glad I like you, jerk.
December 2th
Minnie…~
Chen, it’s late!!!
I know…but I wasn’t at school so I missed you!
Okay, I’ll forgive you <3
That’s why you’re my favorite Min!
I know. ~ Are you feeling better?
Yeah, but I’d feel better with you here.
Oh, you always know the right words to say, I’m swooning!
You know me, I’m a regular old fashioned flirt. ;)
I’d say that, Jongdae.
Okay, I get it I shouldn’t have lied… But how else were you going to notice me?
You’re kind of the captain of the baseball team, am I not supposed to notice you in all your hotness?
Well, still…
Shh, I’m right.
Yes, you’re always right Minnie.
That I am. Don’t forget what tomorrow is! I expect a poem in my commemoration as a present.
What’s tomorrow again?
Chen!
What? It’s not our anniversary until the tenth….
It’s our textaversary! Six months ago today documents the first time you texted me.
Oh, right I totally remember that babe, I’ve already gotten your thing written too. Promise.
You’re writing it right now aren’t you?
No.
Send me some of it then. Like a sneak peak.
Okay…
Ever brisk, are the winds of fate, yet this spring they do seem in my favor,
For they have allowed a blossom in my garden,
One too beautiful,
Too enduring,
Too breathtaking,
To die as the winters pass.
The gusts seem to take my love with them,
A ruthless streak of memories floating by my ever empty mind.
But this blossom is still rooted within the rich soil it has found a home in,
It is still trusting and thriving,
It is still a love worth seeking out.
This blossom does not beg to be nourished by the sunlight’s rays,
Nor does it beg for the extravagances of continuous water,
This blossom alone,
Needs only words to grow.
Words of affection, of contempt, of admiration.
It asks only for what I can give,
Words.
Only words.
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