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thedeluluverse · 10 months

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Summary: While you have been working for BTS for a little over a year, you and your boyfriend Taehyung have only officially been together for two and a half months. Everything is going well until he starts tagging along to your shoots with your other clients, Stray Kids. Are his suspicions correct or is he seeing things?

Pairing: idol!Taehyung x multi-group-photographerGF!Nari a.k.a. “Burning Film” couple

Rating: PG13

Genre: idol!au, mutual pining, angst, fluff, early relationship, jealousy, coworker!au, work crushes

Word Count: 1, 965

Warnings: angst, fluff, feeling insecure, slight teasing, jealousy,

Author's Note: Here is the "Burning Film" couple again! I have created an oc basically for this storyline of Tae named Nari who represents y/n! It isn't necessary to read BF first but it would help you understand what they've bee through already plus I am proud of it so if you do, let me know what you think! Also, we stan SKZ and Felix in this house so no hate, this was just an idea I've had for awhile. Enjoy!! :)

P.S.- yes I am going to go back into Burning Film and replace y/n with Nari but another time. I have work in like 6 hours so going to catch some sleep hopefully XD

The last three months have been much deserved bliss with your new boyfriend Taehyung; not only do you finally have the man of your dreams, but your work has garnered a plethora of attention earning you the title of official photographer for the kpop group Stray Kids as well! Tae is supportive of your dream but is having a hard time adjusting to you being away from him more than usual. Noticing his demeanor change every time you say you’re going to “other work”, you make a decision as you are getting ready one day.

Nari: “BAAABBEEE!!” – you shout from the bathroom as you put the finishing touches on your outfit.

Tae: rushes to you out of breath “Yes jagiya? Is everything alright?”

Nari: giggles and turns towards him “Yes silly, I didn’t scream fire or anything. Still cute though.”

Tae: kisses the top of your head “Fair enough but I just had to make sure, and you’re the cute one baby. Anyway, why did you summon me?”

Nari: blushes slightly Wellllll, I was going to see if you wanted to accompany me to the Stray Kids photoshoot today. I know it’s been rough having less free time together lately. If not I totally get if it’d be boring for you so no pres-“

Tae: interrupts you by picking you up and spinning you around “Oh I’d love to y/n that’s such a great idea!!! I’ve always wished I could see the magic behind the camera so this is perfect! I’ll meet you by the car in 5 minutes, you’re the best!”

You can’t help but chuckle at how puppy-like he could be, but it was endearing that he wanted to understand what you did for a living. In true gentleman fashion, he opens your door when you get to the SKZ location, carries your equipment inside for you, and even brings you a water and an easy snack for while you work. Halfway through the shoot, you tell the guys to take a 10-minute break so you can assess what else you need and so they can grab a snack as well.

Tae has been waiting nearby during the shoot in case you need anything, so he takes this opportunity to use the restroom and refill his water. As he returns he sees you talking with Han, Bang Chan, and Felix, which was fine until he heard Felix exclaim, “Woah Gracie, I love you for that!”. He doesn’t say anything, but he is not thrilled about the fact that he of all people has a special nickname for you. Before today he had no issues with the guy, so what changed? You and Nari will find out soon enough don’t worry!

The shoot comes to an end about a half hour later and Tae can’t help you pack up and get out of there fast enough. I mean, you can’t really blame him since y’all have been there for close to 5 hours but it’s not like he hasn’t had longer shoots. Guess time is more of a drag when you aren’t an active participant. In any case, after picking up a quick bite y’all are home bound! As soon as he puts the car in park you can tell something is different. He uncharacteristically grabs his meal and goes inside before you can even open your door. Chalking it up to him being hangry and missing Yeontan, you give a tired exhale and head inside.

As you kick off your shoes and scan the house, you don’t see Tae anywhere; you peak into the living room and his room because he likes to eat in there sometimes but still no luck. Assuming he must have something to work on after hearing him in his studio, you resign yourself to eating at the kitchen island alone with Yeontan peacefully asleep at your feet.

After eating, you shuffle to his studio door looking for some company, but your knocks are met with silence then a “C’mon Nari, can’t you tell I am busy right now? I’ll be out when I’m done, go watch TV or something aish!”. Tears pricking behind your eyes, you give a quiet “oh, okay sorry I won’t bother you anymore love…” before you walk away and curl up on the couch listening to calming lo-fi music as you try to quiet your brain. You didn’t do anything to make him upset as far as you can recall so unless something gets brought to your attention, you decide to enjoy the rest of your afternoon doodling in your notebook.

The sun has long set, and you can’t remember when you passed out on the couch exactly before you got awoken abruptly by the loud opening of Tae’s studio door and him stomping to take Yeontan on a walk. You are less in a daze when he comes back and are just looking up pleadingly at him only for him to bark out a “what?!” and in return you croak out an unconvincing “nothing” just for him to scoff at you. “Yeah sure, you’ve looked pitiful since we fucking got home. What’s the problem huh? Miss your strays?”.

You blink wide-eyed “what the hell are you talking about? You’re the one who has been in a shitty mood since a random point in the shoot. You wanna tell me what’s going on?” He sits in the big armchair near you, running his hands through his hair then gets up and paces for a good 3 minutes before sitting back down with his elbows on his knees and hands clasped; deeply sighing, he finally reveals the truth.

You sniffle, heart pounding in anticipation trying to look strong even though you were terrified you had blinked wrong or something and were about to be single. He takes a long sip of water then glares up at you, “So you wanna know what’s going on huh? Well, I don’t ‘knaur’ Gracie, what is going on?” Confusion shadows your features as you meet his eyes, “Why did you ask like that and why on earth did you call me Gracie???” He darkly chuckles and says, “Oh, is that an issue?” Nari rolls her eyes and says “Why are you laughing first of all? And it isn’t an issue per say, it just shocked me because you have never called me that once since we’ve met.”

Tae leans back in his chair manspreading trying to affirm his authority and explains, “Well, here goes and don’t you fucking interrupt me. If you somehow have questions, be a patient little cheater and wait until I’m done okay?” You nod in anticipation trying to stay strong and not react to his accusation yet. “Well, whatever name you’re going by, you are right. I haven’t been in the best mood, and it wasn’t a ‘random point’, it was when you had called for a 10-minute break. I had returned from the bathroom and saw you had relocated from our spot to near the Aussies and Han.”

You raise your hand giving him the grandest power complex to which he only tilts his head towards you beckoning you to speak. “You know I’m friends with all of them so why did seeing that turn you into a dick?”. Poking his cheek with his tongue, he clarified, “It didn’t turn me into a dick darling. I just don’t like people trying to take what is mine.” “Nobody was trying to take me you dumbass.” “Then why the shit does Felix have a special nickname for you AND said he loves you??” he slightly yelled with tears in his eyes.

As he hid his face in his hands, taking deep breaths to avoid sobbing, you were trying to process the words that just came out of his mouth. After stuttering and trying to form sentences, you explain the situation as he comes to sit next to you. Turning towards him and covering his hands with yours, you take a deep breath and bring him up to speed; “So the name thing first. Well as you know he and Bang Chan are Australian. So, them trying to say my first name just winds up in a 10-minute loop of aggressive ‘nauring’ you know? So, I decided to tell them my middle name and Bang Chan immediately fell in love with calling me ‘Gracie’ so only the Aussies call me that, for that reason only okay?” He cracks a small smile, “I guess that does make sense….. but why did he say he loved you?” You choke on air, and you ask incredulously, “Ummm when the hell did he say that?!?!”

He glances at the floor sheepish worried he misheard something now and is starting to feel like the biggest asshole to ever exist. “I dunno, I just heard him tell you ‘Woah Gracie, I love you for that!’ and just after the unexplained name thing it sent me spiraling.” You give a small smile this time and go “calm down tiger, I had just shown him a photo I had edited of him and hella fixed the lighting, so he was grateful because it was an important photo of him. That’s it I promise okay? I swear on Tannie!!”

It was his turn to go big eyed because he knew when you swore on a pet, you meant business! “Okay I believe you Nari I really do.” You breath the deepest sigh of relief ever until he interrupts with “But I do have one more question…” “Oh?” you question, “what’s up Tae?”. “Okay now don’t get mad, but are you sure there’s nothing there? I mean it seemed like there was some flirting, at least from where I stood.” “I mean I doubt he was flirting with me; he knows I am with you plus I double doubt you started a trend of fine Korean men finding me attractive.” you chuckle.

Suddenly his countenance darkened again in an instant as he backed away, “fine Korean men????” you gulp, “I mean, I didn’t mean fine fine, I just meant that I am a photographer, so I appreciate aesthetically pleasing things and people.” You say as you start to get off the couch, but he stands and pulls your hair getting you to look him in the eyes “So you aren’t attracted to him AT ALL then??” Tears form once again in your eyes as you explain yourself, yet again…”Okay so he maybe was my first SKZ bias, and you aren’t the first person to point out that he flirts with me a lot. I won’t deny that before we were together it was very nice, but I love you not him okay?”

There’s a long pause until you both sit back down, and he looks like he has seen a ghost, “wait…love me???” You chuckle, “Yes you idiot, lovingly of course!” He has tears in his eyes then asks, “Are you sure??? I mean, it has only been a few months and I know I’m taller, but my voice can’t get near his and I was an ass earlier…” “Hun, I agree you could’ve handled everything earlier better and come to me sooner and been upfront. But it doesn’t mean that you are inherently an ass okay? I don’t care that your voice isn’t just like his, I love your voice and it’s been my peace for years now.”

“Well, good points all around and I just…. I really am sorry that I freaked out so much earlier, I just love you too, so it lit a fire in my soul. I’m sincerely sorry and I’ll do better okay? I can’t lose you…”. You are both sobbing at this point and then while you pull each other into the most intense embrace, you reassure him

“You won’t”.

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kadiwright · 2 years

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Eduardo, do you remember anything bad in your childhood that particularly stuck with you?"

Eddsworld (C) Edd Gould

Steven Universe Future (C) Rebecca Sugar

Art (C) @kadiwright

#eddsworld #eddsworld fanart #steven universe future #eweduardo #growingpains #digital fanart #digitalart #artist on tumblr

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arrogance-sandwich · 1 year

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You have to say goodbye now or you wont ever get to

Before I met you, I was a person

I wanted this so badly it nearly bore me into the depths of hell.

The excuses I lined up with everything you had said and done,

Trying to preserve what I wish I had.

Afterwards I am a person

Saying goodbye to friends is one of the hardest things to do. I always feel guilty and empty, like I should be there to help them.

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kellyannhu · 2 years

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Pele (Pelehonuamea) , the Goddess of Fire and Volcanoes in Hawaii. She's the one who shapes the sacred land. Pele travels throughout the mankind as a beautiful young woman or a old woman accompanied by a white dog. Refuse her requests and suffer her wrath, legends say. @kellyhu honored Pele and Hawaiian culture by donning the Volcanic Red outfit during her Miss USA competition in 1993. #Pele #HawaiianGoddess #GoddessofFire #VolcanoGoddess #HawaiianDiety . . . . #KellyHu #StrikingBeauty #HawaiianBeauty #HawaiianAngel #TheScorpionQueen #MissUSA #GrowingPains #VolcanicBeauty #BeautyofLife #TheScorpionKing #Queen #QueenKellyHu #QueenCassandra #QueenofHearts #LovelyKellyHu #LoveofLife #Enchantress #EverSmiling #EverGorgeous #EverLoving #Evergreen #EvergreenKellyHu https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfANWROsSF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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stonethetic · 15 days

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A bit more progress on my battle painting. Doing a bit each day will add up overtime. That's what I have to keep reminding myself with art.

#fantasyillustration #fantasyartist #artoftheday #artprocess #artprogress #gouachepaintingprocess #growingpains

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editorsusan · 13 years

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I just totally ruined my first solo video endeavor for the Features Department. No audio during a studio interview with a play's director. ARRRGGGHHH!! And the director gave such an articulate, interesting interview, too!! Oh, well … these mistakes are how we learn. (((see my growing pains))) 🙁

#newspaper #video #editing #reporter #features #interview #growingpains #mistakes

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groundswellone · 4 months

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Changing Pains℠ emerge when an organization’s internal systems, processes, and structure are not sufficiently developed to support its current size.

#GroundSwell℠#BusinessOwnershipPlatform℠#BusinessOwnership #BusinessPartner #ChangingPains℠#BusinessGrowth #BusinessProcesses #BusinessSystems #BusinessInfrastructure #GrowingPains

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notal0ser · 5 months

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me? adult?

someone once told me that "everything happens for a reason."

"what you're going through is only for a season."

"this is all in His plan for you, you need to go through this to come out stronger."

how fucking redundant.

i look around at all these other people that are in a better position that i am in, in life and i get frustrated.

what am i doing wrong? why don't things that i want come easier for me?

i get that things aren't what they seem to be, in regards to other people, but i can't help but to compare myself. i know that it's the most self-deprecating thing to do, i just cannot help it sometimes. people all around me are living their best lives, have great jobs, are living on their own, out of this shitty city, and more. yet, here i am. in my same childhood home, in the same suffocating city i grew up in, in the same unemployment position that i was in since June, living the same mediocre life in my mind.

i turn 24 years old in December. i am tired. ALREADY.

life, so far, has a way of constantly knocking you down then offering you a hand to pick yourself back up.

don't get me wrong, everyday gets better and better to swallow. everyday it's easier to cope with where i am and make plans to move my life in different directions.

i just don't fucking want to.

i don't want to sound ungrateful for where i am in life. i know that i'm blessed to have a roof over my head. food on my plate. a community of people in my life who love me and want me to be great.

BUT, i don't want to take the road less traveled. or a different route to get to the other side. or take extra steps. or do extra work on myself. i just want it to be easy for me, for once. i want to be in the right place at the right time, meeting the right people. i want to form natural connections that will push me further in life. i just want ease in my life. for once.

call me lazy. call me ungrateful. call me childish. or tell me i need to grow up. or just tell me i need to work harder. all of them may be true. i just can't help but to constantly want better, faster and easier.

but, maybe this part of my life is so hard & uncomfortable because i am growing. changing. evolving.

#rant #awkward #daily thoughts #growingpains #uncomfortable #lifeischanging

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therealnostalgialover808 · 7 months

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𝐿𝑜𝑜𝑘, 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠, 𝑜𝑘𝑎𝑦, 𝐼'𝑚 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑒. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒'𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑔��𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑎𝑙, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡'𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝐼𝑡'𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑤𝑒'𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 - 𝐷𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟, 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐹𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠 As the world changes, we should change too. Otherwise we'd be stuck in a neverending loop of misery. So I did this to remind others that there's nothing wrong with who they are despite what other people say about them and also to keep going when I leave Deviantart and Tumblr because I admit, I've still got a lot to learn about life. And all I can do for now is wish everyone else luck. Thank you.

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arrogance-sandwich · 2 years

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Not having your shoulder to lean on

Makes my lungs feel stiff in my chest

Knowing that I have no bread nor eggs

And that

No one will be waiting for me when I come home.

The lonely, scary feeling of the freedom adulthood brings

No one to wipe the dribble from your chin

Or to hold you when you faint.

The terror of seeing what once was everthing slip

Out of grasp, out of timeline

And though never was it perfect,

The brute and edgy childhood is something I will always long for.

Now I lay in a bed that is not mine,

Stomach empty, eyes blood shot

And who will scold me for smoking?

And who will sigh and mock my tatoos?

Who will pull the rug from me before I ruin my own life?

It is all my own will,

And that is terrifying.

I see so many people

Younger than me,

Older than me,

Hating the bliss I yearn for.

The pinched cheeks and potroast dinners

They romanticize

My life

They see 4am club nights and

Cheap coffee breakfasts and think

"This is what freedom is"

But never understand that my sweater is wet,

My hours are long and my appetite is gone.

I walk as bones, bleak and pale

I am sick but I will not rest

Walking through buildings and none being a home,

Not knowing if I ever really had one.

Never having that dear shoulder to lean on

Fall to the ground to sleep on the concrete path.

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Not sure if this ones good.

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raurquiz · 7 months

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#Happybirthday #BethToussaint #actress #model #IsharaYar #startrek #thenextgeneration #legacy #AnnaSheridan #Babylon5 #scream3 #redyeye #Berserker #GrowingPains #Cheers #Matlock #Savannah #theyoungandtherestless #melroseplace #dallas #fortress2 #startrek57 @TrekCore @StarTrek

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