Ruby Woo

KissThyLips0404
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Hyukjae has little time. He can't do a video. Or maybe he can?

He runs into the bathroom. Strips out of his work clothes. Wants to shower quickly. But properly. He shuts off the water. Because it gets too cold. He shampoos his hair. Scrubs himself with scented bodywash. Prays the water's not freezing cold again.

He turns it on. He's lucky. It's not.

Later, he brushes his teeth. Applies lotion over himself. Checks his face for facial hair. Still nothing. Good. He spent precious money on that treatment.

He does a lip scrub. Exfoliates his face. Applies toner. Moisturizer. He looks through his products. He has to hide some marks. He dabs some correctors. Concealer. Some foundation on the darker ones. Some powder to set it. Then he finishes the rest of his face.

He gently wipes his lips clean. Looks at the time. Mentally yells. He has to be at their location soon.

Twenty minutes.

He grabs the first lipstick tube in his drawer. Regular posts are more important. Rather than few rare posts with new products.

Hyukjae turns his back to the wall. The extra lamp above has proved useful. He holds his phone with one hand. Records. Slides the lid off the lipstick. Twists. Applies it his favourite way. Presses the colour carefully at first. Then smoothly. He touches gently around the lines of his lips. Softens the bright red. So it's not defined.

His lips look full. Plump. Soft. Round. Not perfect afterwards.

He posts after cropping it. Writes the hashtags. Brand and shade. Oh, he realizes. This tube was actually given to him. By that sales lady. He smiles. Takes a makeup wipe to lessen the red. Its intensity.

He gets dressed. In the clothes Siwon got him. He walks the ten minutes to wait for his car.

 

 

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Donghae rolls around on his bed. KissThyLips posted. He opens it to watch the short clip.

It still fascinates him.

Does he know the effects of his light touches? On his lips? Parted. To show his mouth. Peeks of glistening tongue...

Does he do it on purpose?

Donghae doesn't know. He doesn't follow beauty bloggers. Gurus. Influencers. Whatever they're called.

He just follows him. From his private account.

Donghae first followed this account... because he thought... it was something else. He could've sworn it. Sworn it was meant to be something else. But he's not sure. Swore he saw some dollar signs in the caption. Maybe it's just him. Dirty mind of his.

At that time... there was just that first post. Picture of his mouth. Beautiful red lips. Just like today's colour. Maybe. He's not sure. He doesn't know. Aren't they all just... red?

But Donghae came across that post by chance. He went to his account. Liked the pretty lips. What

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Reminder: chapter names are just lipstick shades.

If you spot any mistakes, please let me know. I took the most time away from this fic. I could've forgotten some things.

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Hyukkiehyukkie #1
Chapter 14: Im really waiting for this update🥺 the story line isn’t boring and unpredictable, if you have time and inspired please kindly update this one🙏 Hwaitinggg
Lad7whisper #2
Chapter 14: Finally I got even with this story as well!
Hyukjae’s background is so intriguing! I wonder how did he hurt Jaeho’s family? And will Donghae still feel this way towards him once he will know?
I’m very curious about how their relationship will evolve too without having Donghae looking like a stalker😂 he gets so sentire about his safety, it’s so tender!
Anyway, I’ll stop blabbering, will be patiently waiting! Good job 👏🏻
hyukkie_chin 1455 streak #3
Chapter 14: hyuk’s past is so mysterious. been rereading this and somehow I can see the connection. hmm. would it be possible that Hyuk was left to Mr. Kim’s care by Mr. Kwan who is rumored to be his dad? cos heechul and jaeho’s fam had been friends from the beginning and heechul even mentioned that hyuk was watching them playing then and that Mr. Kwan always brought him over trips. With regards to Jaeho’s mom mental illness and his dad’s passing. Could it be that it was Mrs. Kwan who’s guilty because of her illness, or that certain incident drove her to have that mental illness.
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was rereading and then saw the clues. haha not really sure if these are true but well, just a guess :))
hyukkie_chin 1455 streak #4
Chapter 14: Gonna reread this. Just to freshen up my memory 😅 ehehe
kiwicolada 1611 streak #5
Chapter 14: I need to say I kinda like Hae's stepdad, even Donghae might have his reasons not to trust him or searching for any flaws. But he seems clam and might be the only real support Hyukkie has. But I also want to know, like Hae, what his connection is to Hyukjae. So I'm waiting for him to have a proper talk.

Donghae is so desperate and worried, I wish Hyukkie knows there's someone out there who cares for him that much. I don't know if Hyuk had pushed Siwon aside completely or are they still connected, but Hyuk's trust in his lover can't be this big. Sure he is a guy who don't wants to bother others with his problems, but when he let Hae's stepdad accompany him, then there must be a difference between Siwon and him, at least for Hyukjae.

The update on his YouTube channel is scary. I know he wants to let his followers know he's fine, (or maybe a certain of his followers?) but this is that kind of messages you see on social media and know that this person needs help. Professional help. Poor Hyukkie, I hope he's really ok, especially after losing his mom. Thanks for coming back to this ❤️
crescentbunni #6
Chapter 14: That was a yikes there Donghae. He made a big and scandalous assumption about his step father and Hyukjae’s relationship and it would’ve wedged his own relationship with him and the rest of his family. Mr Kim was so patient to carefully explain what had actually happened. I am relief to hear that he was there to comfort Hyukjae, at least Hyukjae got someone he can trust.

Whilst Donghae is immensely worried for Hyukjae, I’m conflicted as he doesn’t have the right to barge into Hyukjae’s life. He was only Hyukjae’s boss and a fan of his insta, which Hyukjae doesn’t know, so Donghae has no meaningful connection to Hyukjae. His behaviour could be akin to being a stalker and although it is not Donghae’s intention, however as of now it would definitely send the wrong message to Hyukjae. I hope he is okay but he’s most likely not...

Thanks for the update!
fullofwish 1550 streak #7
Chapter 14: Donghae's really in too deep, basically to the point of an unhealthy obsession with Hyukjae. Even if it started off as mostly kind concern for someone he was admittedly attracted to. His family must be so alarmed seeing him like this. He should probably alarm himself, taking a step back to view things objectively now.

So...as bitter as the circumstances are, Hyukjae is finally free and untethered, will he leave the country now? As terrible the things he wants to run from are, at least here he seems to have some supportive people. (It's a relief that Donghae's stepfather was actually helping him.) What would he do, alone, elsewhere? Have a better shot at a peaceful and happy life? Rather, a first chance at one? Either way, stay or leave, Hyukjae deserves that, so hopefully he will take the chance for himself. However it looks, and whoever is involved.

Thanks for the update, this story is so dark and sad, but it feels close to a turning point where things could get better. ♡
LeeLenaMx #8
Chapter 13: Each chapter makes this story more interesting! Thanks for this update!
fullofwish 1550 streak #9
Chapter 13: What indeed. Probably nothing good. 🤔 Seems like everyone wants something from Hyukjae, if I were him I'd probably hide, avoid, and run away from everyone too. Is there anyone he actually thinks he can trust or rely on now? Donghae has those good intentions but he's still a (kinda pushy and intrusive) stranger at this point. How they'll close this divide, is hard to imagine. Unless whatever is going on with the stepfather will be the connecting factor between them.
ReadRealize #10
Chapter 13: I don’t know what tothink of hyukie
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