ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗬-𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘
─◌✰್ 𝗌𝗅𝖺𝗉 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗎𝗋𝖿𝖾𝗋 𝖽𝗎𝖽𝖾

robin_is_a_penguin OH WE'RE HOT HOT 😍
> matchatess FUCK YES WE ARE
> mymymy @robin_is_a_penguin @matchatess literally how are you all stunning??? 😩
> cheesecakehannie @mymymy are you flirting with my girlfriend rn??
> mymymy @cheesecakehannie @robin_is_a_penguin why, is it working?
> matchatess @mymymy hey what about me??
> mymymy @matchatess you know i always flirt with you, and if you were fruity i'd still be trying 🥹

bin.there.done.that omg 😵‍💫
> matchatess yeah appreciate our beauty, bin
> catdad_lee @bin.there.done.that but not too much... that would be creepy
> dingdonghong @bin.there.done.that i hope you're only looking at one of us 😒
> bin.there.done.that @dingdonghong hey who do you think i am, i'm a loyal man!
> ryerye @catdad_lee ooh, looks like someone's jealous 😏

cheesecakehannie FACT: I HAVE THE PRETTIEST GIRLFRIEND EVER

> @sunshine.lix no literally i do???
> bin.there.done.that @sunshine.lix she's not even in this picture dude
> cheesecakehannie @sunshine.lix @bin.there.done.that yeah let us have our moment for once 😔
> sunshine.lix @cheesecakehannie okay, but i'm telling the truth
> sunshine.lix @bin.there.done.that also, you're not even dating anyone yet, so you can't talk 🤨

minniemouse- smash
> dingdonghong what the hell???
> minniemouse- @dingdonghong what i'm just saying 🤷
> cheesecakehannie @minniemouse- i agree 😛
> catdad_lee @minniemouse- @cheesecakehannie you guys are so gross...
> minniemouse- catdad_lee we see right through you bro we know you agree 😏

"Hey boys, miss us?" Tessa waltzed through the sauna door, leading all eight girls inside. She held two glasses aloft, one in each hand. "We brought alcohol!"

All of you wore matching white robes with little bows stitched onto the chest pockets, so you could tell them apart. You'd all used some of Alaska's sewing thread to embroider them yourselves a couple days ago, after an impulse trip to the store.

All eight of you girls had brought two cocktails each, so you could all enjoy them together. The eight guys were already inside the sauna, so with sixteen of you, it was definitely a squeeze.

Ignoring this obvious fact, Tessa moved to sit between Minho and Seungmin. She'd asked Alaska to hem her robe so it sat comfortably above her knee. "If I'm in danger of flashing my ass, then it's short enough!" She'd declared when Alaska asked how much to cut.

"What's shaking?" Robin hurried over to her boyfriends side, who immediately pulled her to him.

The rest of the girls took various spots on the bench, a couple of them having to sit on the guys' laps. Alaska and Robin happily volunteered, while Mya turned a deep shade of red, as she was squeezed closer and closer to Jeongin's thigh.

You spotted a bit of space next to Changbin and Renee, but it didn't look like enough room, even for your slim self.

Changbin glanced at you, clearly noticing what you were thinking. He patted his lap invitingly, a little grin on his face. "There's room right here." He wiggled his eyebrows.

What had gotten into him? You wondered, cheeks warming at his bold moves. And, potentially even more concerning... why were you very into it?

For the first time since you entered the dim sauna, you fully noticed what he was wearing. He donned a pair of black athletic shorts and... nothing else. Shit. Your eyes roved over his bare torso as if you were starved, and he was a delectable meal. And truth be told, he was. You'd certainly missed this view of him.

Renee glanced back and forth between you and Changbin, eyes wide with shock and admiration.

You primly set yourself down on Changbin's lap, clinging to as much of your dignity as possible. It was hard to do, especially when you realized how damn muscular his thigh was. How was even that a turn-on?

"Dang, girl," Renee murmured to you, nudging your arm with a grin. "You got yourself a man."

You shushed your friend, but you couldn't help but smile. She was right, wasn't she? If anyone was the definition of a man, it was Seo Changbin.

"Oh yeah, here's your cocktails we brought for you!" Alaska suddenly remembered, holding up the two cups of orange liquid she still held. She offered one to Felix, and kept the other.

As the girls passed their extra drinks to the guys next to them, you realized that while you girls had robes, the boys were shirtless, like Changbin, with the exceptions of Chan, Minho, and Hyunjin.

You turned to Changbin with an inviting smile, and passed him the cocktail. "Here you go, Bin." You placed your now-free hand on his arm. "JJ made these before we left. Just vodka and orange juice, is that okay?"

He chuckled, shrugging. "Yeah, I don't care. I'm sure it's great." As he took a gulp, he placed a casual hand on your bare thigh, a few inches underneath your robe.

You flushed, with embarrassment or pleasure, you weren't sure. But you didn't try to move him. You weren't about to kick a gift horse in the mouth.

"So, what brings you ladies into our humble abode?" Hyunjin made a grand gesture with his hands. "Decided my idea wasn't so bad after all, huh?"

Tessa wrinkled her nose at his words. "Uh, no. We just wanted a drink, and to see how many of you were shirtless. I see you decided on a tacky robe instead."

"Hey, that's my robe, thank you very much!" Changbin protested, and you choked on a laugh.

"Wait, that's yours??" you gasped, spinning around to look down at him. "No offense, but can I burn it??"

Alaska nodded, miming vomiting. "Yeah, that's one of the ugliest things I've ever seen. And I've seen Hyunjin's wardrobe."

"Okay, now that's just mean!" Hyunjin protested. "It's very comfy, and I like it!"

"I like it too!" Changbin nodded.

Minho glowered at Tessa. "By the way, I don't like the idea that you're okay with ogling my friends like that. What are we, fresh meat?"

Tessa shrugged, grinning at him. "What, am I not allowed to stare at hot guys? You're wearing a robe, so you're safe. Not that I would stare at you anyway."

"I lent him my robe!" Han said cheerfully. "He said he wanted to sweat out the toxins, or something."

"You're definitely not allowed to stare at hot guys, if they're my friends," Minho grumbled, playing with the hem of his robe.

Tessa's grin turned to a glare. "Yeah? Then who am I allowed to stare at?"

The sauna turned eerily silent as everyone glanced at Minho for an answer.

When he didn't respond, Riley finally broke the silence by jumping up from her spot next to Chan. She'd squeezed right next to the furnace, and was clearly burning alive. "Okay, I wanna leave now!" she announced. "Who wants to go to the hot tub with me?"

"Ooh, I do!" Mya immediately raised her hand. "As long as I can bring my orange juice."

"Same, I wanna show off my new swimsuit!" Alaska grinned. "It's got pandas on the tits."

"I picked it out!" Felix added proudly.

"I'd be down," JJ shrugged. "I love a hot tub. Plus, I think I saw some hot guys on our way up here. I could do with some eye candy."

"Eye what?" Hyunjin demanded, before snapping his mouth shut. "Nevermind," he grumbled, trying to burrow himself into the thin silk of his robe.

JJ raised her eyebrows at him, before standing, and leading the girls back out of the sauna.

"I'd like to make a fire," Tessa said once the four girls had left. "In my robe, if possible."

"You are not making a fire by yourself," Minho snapped. "I'll come and make sure you don't set the forest ablaze."

You rolled your eyes at the two of them, as they bickered their way out the door.

You and the other girls decided you'd like to sit by the fire and drink cider, and the boys agreed to go along, whether to sit by the fire or help build it.

As Minho, Chan, and Changbin began taking chopped wood and adding it to the fire, you, Renee, Robin, and Tessa all sat down in your camp chairs, cups of (alcohol free) cider in your hands.

"It's already starting to get cold!" you commented, moving closer to the flames that were climbing up the kindling and logs. "Maybe the other girls had the right idea with the hot tub."

"You could always join us, you know!" Alaska called from her spot in the warm water.

"Yeah, it's getting hot over here!" Riley added with a smirk.

A few random guys, in their mid-twenties, stood at the edge of the hot tub, grinning down at your friends. They were certainly cute, if a little dumb. There were probably no thoughts behind those eyes, besides boobs and beer.

Tessa eyed the men suspiciously, before shaking her head. "Hell nah girl, keep those pieces of meat to yourself!"

Riley rolled her eyes, but turned back to one of the guys, a shirtless blond with bright blue eyes that seemed to stare right into your soul. He offered her a beer, and she shrugged, before accepting.

"Nicee, use the guys to your advantage," Robin joked, before turning back to the fire. "Speaking of using guys..."

Renee groaned. "Where's that sentence headed?"

Robin grinned nonchalantly. "I was just wondering what we're forcing the guys to be for Halloween. Have any of you decided on your outfits yet?"

You shrugged. "Not sure yet, I'm down for anything. Tessa, JJ, and I usually do costumes together."

"Well, Han and I are doing a couples fit this year," Robin said proudly.

You paused. Should you and Changbin be doing something together, too? You weren't an item persay, not yet. But you'd gone on a date, and... well, you were sleeping together, for fuck's sake! Plus, you liked him, and from what he'd said, he liked you too. So, what was stopping you from asking him if he was up for a couple's costume?

"I could ask-"

"You wanna do a costume with me, like always?" Tessa turned to you with a wicked grin on her face. "I would ask JJ too, but I've heard whispers that she might have something fun prepared with a few of the boys." She wrinkled her nose. "Soon, there will be no one left for me to dress like a slut with!"

You laughed, pushing those previous thoughts from your mind. "Fuck yeah, I'll do a costume with you. It's tradition, right?"

Tessa nodded furiously. "We better have the guys' jaws on the damn floor with whatever we choose."

Yes, she was right, you thought. Upholding traditions with your friends was infinitely more important than begging a guy to join you just to play dress-up. Besides, who knew if he would even say yes? And not that it mattered anyway. It was just Halloween, not a wedding. This was still going to be fun.

"What are you and Han dressing as?" Renee asked Robin.

Robin grinned. "I'm not gonna tell you. Why don't you guess?"

"Ooh, I bet it's something video game related," Tessa rubbed her hands together. "Maybe... pikachu or something?"

"Who would Han be?" you asked, confused.

Tessa shrugged. "I dunno, I know nothing about video games."

"Maybe Princess Peach?" Renee asked hopefully.

Robin's scrunched up nose was answer enough.

"What about peanut butter and jelly? Or one of those fun couples costumes?" you suggested. "I've always wanted to do something dorky like that, but no guy I've dated would be seen dead as a hot dog."

Tessa giggled. "Imagine that Xander guy dressed as a hot dog. Where was he from? Australia?"

You groaned, but nodded. "Don't remind me, he was kind of the worst. I know most Aussies aren't, but he was an outlier."

"What about you, Ren?" Tessa grinned. "What are you thinking of wearing? Has Seungmin asked you to match with him?"

Renee ducked her head, cheeks reddening. "Maybe," she mumbled.

"Oh my gosh, he totally did!!" Tessa gasped. "I need to know what you'll be, right now."

"Well, we haven't actually decided yet!" she protested, face so dark, it looked like she might burst a blood vessel. "I told him I wanted to do something fun, as long as I get to wear a dress."

"Ooh, Princess Renee??" you exclaimed. "That fits you, I think."

The girl blushed happily, staring at her lap.

"Princess Renee? For what?" A bikini-clad Alaska hurried over to them, eyes gleaming with interest, and cheeks rosy from the alcohol. "Are we talking about Halloween??"

Robin nodded. "Everyone's trying to guess what Han and I are gonna be. No one's gotten it so far."

"Ooh! Well, since Mya, Riles, and I decided to do something else this year, Felix and I are gonna do an outfit together! And I think Chan is gonna join in, just for fun."

"How does that work?" JJ's brow furrowed as she approached, wrapped in a fluffy towel. "Is he like, a third wheel or something?"

Alaska shook her head. "No, it's more of a group costume than a couples one. We're cool like that."

"I can't wait for my costume!" Mya bounced over, hair tied in a messy bun on her head. "It's gonna be sooo pretty."

"Mine too," Riley said smugly. She wore her towel around her like a dress. "You're all gonna be shook when you see it."

"Okay, we have to go costume shopping tomorrow," Renee said seriously. "I haven't bought anything for, and Halloween's coming up!"

Alaska beamed. "I'm down, you know I love clothes!"

"Laska!" Felix interrupted her by rushing over, eyes bugging out of his head as he took in his girlfriend's near-naked frame. "T-towel, towel! Where is your towel?"

She shrugged at him innocently. "I dunno, I guess I gave it to one of the hot surfer dudes!"

"Hot what??" Felix gasped, cheeks reddening. "Who are these hooligans you speak of? Do I need to slap them for talking to you? Did they hurt you? Did they steal your towel? You can tell me!"

Alaska rolled her eyes. "No babe, I was just kidding. I didn't utter a word to any of them, except to ask for more beer."

He grinned, pressing a kiss to her cheek. "I know, I know. It's just them I don't trust. Can I still slap them?"

As Felix hurriedly tucked a towel around Alaska, despite her many grumblings and complaints, Tessa turned to face you.

"Girl, we gotta come up with our costume ASAP!" she demanded. "I wanna make sure we outdo every year before this. I want those men eating flies because of our hotness."

You smiled, nodding. "And it's totally not because of a certain cat-loving man who you definitely don't like?" You pursed your lips at her.

"Ugh, don't even mention him." She waved a hand dismissively. "No, I mean for you! You have a man who is caught on the end of your hook. You just have to reel him in, if you know what I'm saying." Her eyes flashed.

You nodded, considering her words. Reel him in, huh? The more you thought about it, the better it sounded.

"You know Tess? This may be one of your first boy-related pieces of advice that I actually like."

laska's note —
HALLOWEEN IS APPROACHING Y'ALL, GET READYYY 🤪 our girls are scheming, and we love to see all the different ideas! some are dressing up with their partner, and some are doing friend looks! do you have any guesses for what they're gonna go as? next chapter, our girls are going SHOPPING! one of the most fun things to do in my opinion. i personally cannot wait to see your reactions to everyone, i don't think you're gonna guess it hehe 😏

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