Within and Beyond

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A one-shot/drabble collection.

Foreword

A place for me to keep my loose works when I get inspired by anything Kangnam, and I write in both AU and canon settings. That being said, this probably wouldn't be updated very often since inspiration doesn't come by too easily for me ;; These stories will (mostly) be lighthearted, bite-sized reads :)

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jjcrossject #1
Chapter 4: oh my GOD this completely captures their dynamic and it's so painfully real but also so beautiful - like it could have me believing that one day they'll find their way back to each other again ;;
kmrxxn
#2
Chapter 4: this is so emotionally beautiful ;; (thanks gaia and the kangnam tumblr account that i got to read this thank you too authornim) <3
viole261 #3
Chapter 4: You always wrote simple but beautiful before..but this one is gorgeous and great as well !!! sweet and so much deep emotions involved..love it..we saw Yoonie thru taehyun's eyes..and all understanding without words are the beautiful of KangNam bonds...thank u Xin..thanks for this lovely story...keep up write Kangnam story pls...
Eiryia
#4
Chapter 4: I can't believe I'm writing my first comment on AFF on a kangnam fic, I don't even ship them (or I didn't..). I see from your other comments that I am in good company. Gaia of course was the one who made me aware of your writing.

My favourite part from all the chapters are "But that doesn't go with my fedora..." the realest line of them all. You write so very well it makes my own writing look like something a 14 year old facerolled onto a document. I rarely finish reading any fics because I don't find them beliveable. You however manage to tie in well known (to incles anyway) facts, and you do it so well. You manage to describe feelings, suroundings and situations in such a way that I as a reader feel their pain (and joy) and I almost threw my phone a few times while reading just because ;_;

Now, I am a huge fan of Winner and Seungyoon. I think we see him very similar even if our stories are very different. You obviously write him much better, but it's nice to see someone try to interpret him in such a caring and respectful way. So I just want to say thanks and I hope you keep writing!
kokky92 #5
Chapter 4: and how you wrote about Seungyoon through Taehyun's eyes, it was so important and so much (like him always giving so much, being perfect but also human, etc). I just loved the characterization and how you wrote them, their bond, their love, everything... there are so many things in every scene and I'm just gonna treasure this fic a lot.
Even if the end is bittersweet, it's so good and so realistic... you just ;__; you did so well. I'm proud <3
purple_winter #6
Chapter 4: 4. I read this in the morning after I woke up and I really wanted to comment since then but it took me like 16 hours to do that. Why? Because you broke my heart with this but not it a bad way.

You described so beautifully how they had fallen in love, first Seungyoon, then Taehyun and how they were almost there, almost...they just needed to say it out loud.

And you know what breaks my heart even more? I as a huge kangnam shipper, I know that if this ship would ever be even a tinny bit real probably that's what would happen, because the world would not accept it and it would destroy them even living in the dark. And all that makes me doubt what am I doing here and why am I even daring to fantasize/write about something what would break down these two precious sunshine balls that shower my life with so much joy. This is what makes this piece great, the power that your words convey, it hurts and heals in the same time.

Please keep writing and feed our hungry kangnam hearts. The drought is heavy these days and we are so deprived. Thanks :)
kokky92 #7
Chapter 4: This is so beautiful. ;___; i'm a bunch of feels atm and I don't have the strenght to reread it to comment better, so just bear with me.
I seriously loved the first part so much, it's so Seungyoon to go and check s and see if they're ok - and Taehyun is always the last one, because he has always so much to say. Overall it was so delicate and soft, the way you described eveything, but the feels even echoed more this way, piercing the reader - the way Seungyoon goes to him at night and tells him his heart (it's too much for my poor heart), and how he's concerned about Taehyun this specific night... the moment they share together, it's everything. I could feel the love Seungyoon has for his maknae and it hurts so much but in a good way. There is so much behind every movement and word, as there is so much deep down in his heart.
And then... then you let us see what Taehyun feels and there it is, the same feeling. And you kill us all because there is so much going on between them and this is not just a momentary feel, but something that slowly grew up from a long time ago and just keeps growing and living inside him and them. I loved how you just wrote about moments we know as fans and put in there emotions and their thoughts. I just loved everything, from Taehyun finding an idol and light in Seungyoon, to them sharing those special moments together, like after they win; there is just so much love and understanding and just... a bond that it's so evident for the whole fic and it hurts so well - even when I ended reading and it was done, I could feel the emotion still in me.
I know this is messy but random other things: the way you described them ;; Taehyun and his weakness and the way Seungyoon fears he'll curl up and hide his true self after all the hurting... Taehyun and the way he just seek comfort in him and love him oh so much, but respect his choice and follows; how he's happy to just have him, to be together in their path ...
shiningpoop
#8
Chapter 4: i was reading this chap in the midst of cold night clenching on invisible duvet because my blanket is still in laundry and my eyes who cant hide away any tear to fall because this is so painfully beautiful.
I love the way you explained how were they feeling to each other, how were they slowly yet sure developing mutual emotion, and how at the end they both knew things had to be covered but none would get wasted, none of them were trying to give up from the very core of their heart. I love the way you unleashed Taehyun's fragile side as well and eventually only Seungyoon with his manly and wiseful traits throve to bring some peace to Tae.
This chap might be not a fluff but sure this one is the sweetest. Theres a pit in my heart rn all bc these excessive amounts of emotion you managet to show in every word of this fic ;u;

Thank you so much! Waitin for upcoming oneshot/ fics coming from you!
nxmdxvx #9
Chapter 3: Hello :) I know your fic from Gaia. She mentioned about this fic at timeline, I asked about your writings, then she recommended this (should thank her for recommending me this). This is beautiful, fluffy story! The term 'boyfriend' makes me comfortable and content. Warms and lovely. Can I pick my favorite part? "Seungyoon kept advancing with each sentence, closer and closer until his nose was nuzzling all over Taehyun's face, making him giggle uncontrollably because he was ticklish as heck." and Gaia is right, this is so couple-ish and thank you for putting it there. <3 I'll be waiting for the next chapter. Fighting!