Wait, scratch that. I don't think I'll be getting over this for a while because:
1. This is 8k long. i8k. I can't emphasize the word count enough because you seem fond of anything below 5k and suddenly you drop this so casually into my hands and I've been so *O* about it and I'm still in awe.
2. It's Kailu!
3. It's fluff!
4. It's 8k and it's Kailu and it's fluff!
Hyperventilating aside, I couldn't stop grinning while reading this. So many things had me cackling as well, like Jongin's [mis]fortune of meeting Lu Han and then becoming fake BFs. [I can foresee Sehun crediting himself for this in the future LOL.] Kaisoo as the only members of their little club makes me laugh and shed a single tear for them at the same time; but it's okay, they can always recruit new members. [Lu Han is probably a honorary member already with the frequency of his visits. Stay strong, Kyungsoo! ^^;] Also, I find it amusing how Kaisoo slowly had people joining them for lunch until it became a thing =3
Often there are twists and outcomes that seem unavoidable in this kind of setup that could turn the fic predictable, so I like how you put your own spin on them. One example is when Jongin allowed himself to fall; while he did fall, it didn't happen completely or in one fell swoop, because the reality of their situation would always be at the back of his mind. He might like Lu Han, but he also knows it's a temporary thing; you could've thrown in some angst to worsen the conflicts and create drama, but I'm glad it didn't go down that way. Another is avoiding the cliche of the typical vengeful ex. She could've easily raised hell if she wanted to, but I'm glad she's levelheaded and came to accept reality, even if she did get angry/upset before [and rightfully so; two years isn't a short time]. Also, thank you for not demonizing her, because some fics can go really OTT with these characters =o=
And of course, Kailu. I'm so TOT at their everything here. It would've been epic if they had watched the soccer match live; Lu Han would've probably been irrationally angry and Jongin would just be sitting there, enjoying the scene of his fake BF raging LMAO. Jongin's strong point in languages while Lu Han is good in math; Jongin's hesitation in calling him hyung, perhaps apprehensive that he'd get attached and forget that it's not real; Lu Han kissing Jongin's cheek like it's second nature to him [I cry a little each time it happens]; and last but not least, the easy transition from fake BFs to real BFs. I wonder what this would've been like if you had written it in both POVs; I would've liked to see what's going on in Lu Han's head [but this is fine, of course ^^]. I can only guess Lu Han knew what he wanted from this not long after they began their charade, maybe only waiting for Jongin to see if they're on the same wavelength.
Devious little fuck, Jongin caught himself thinking. But as Luhan smirked at him, he realised that Luhan knew that he was one.
I wheezed because it's so true LOL. Lu Han's innocent face fools no one!
“I'm not sorry,” Luhan frowned “I still want Jonginnie on my lap.”
Of course you would LOL. I won't object to it, either.
This was so much fun to read!! >w< I shall add this to my list of go-to fics when I need cheering up or if I want something fluffy. You've really pushed yourself with this one on the word count alone, and you've done a wonderful job so give yourself a pat on the back ^o^ I hope you continue to challenge yourself in writing, and continue writing, too!
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Wait, scratch that. I don't think I'll be getting over this for a while because:
1. This is 8k long. i8k. I can't emphasize the word count enough because you seem fond of anything below 5k and suddenly you drop this so casually into my hands and I've been so *O* about it and I'm still in awe.
2. It's Kailu!
3. It's fluff!
4. It's 8k and it's Kailu and it's fluff!
Hyperventilating aside, I couldn't stop grinning while reading this. So many things had me cackling as well, like Jongin's [mis]fortune of meeting Lu Han and then becoming fake BFs. [I can foresee Sehun crediting himself for this in the future LOL.] Kaisoo as the only members of their little club makes me laugh and shed a single tear for them at the same time; but it's okay, they can always recruit new members. [Lu Han is probably a honorary member already with the frequency of his visits. Stay strong, Kyungsoo! ^^;] Also, I find it amusing how Kaisoo slowly had people joining them for lunch until it became a thing =3
Often there are twists and outcomes that seem unavoidable in this kind of setup that could turn the fic predictable, so I like how you put your own spin on them. One example is when Jongin allowed himself to fall; while he did fall, it didn't happen completely or in one fell swoop, because the reality of their situation would always be at the back of his mind. He might like Lu Han, but he also knows it's a temporary thing; you could've thrown in some angst to worsen the conflicts and create drama, but I'm glad it didn't go down that way. Another is avoiding the cliche of the typical vengeful ex. She could've easily raised hell if she wanted to, but I'm glad she's levelheaded and came to accept reality, even if she did get angry/upset before [and rightfully so; two years isn't a short time]. Also, thank you for not demonizing her, because some fics can go really OTT with these characters =o=
And of course, Kailu. I'm so TOT at their everything here. It would've been epic if they had watched the soccer match live; Lu Han would've probably been irrationally angry and Jongin would just be sitting there, enjoying the scene of his fake BF raging LMAO. Jongin's strong point in languages while Lu Han is good in math; Jongin's hesitation in calling him hyung, perhaps apprehensive that he'd get attached and forget that it's not real; Lu Han kissing Jongin's cheek like it's second nature to him [I cry a little each time it happens]; and last but not least, the easy transition from fake BFs to real BFs. I wonder what this would've been like if you had written it in both POVs; I would've liked to see what's going on in Lu Han's head [but this is fine, of course ^^]. I can only guess Lu Han knew what he wanted from this not long after they began their charade, maybe only waiting for Jongin to see if they're on the same wavelength.
Devious little fuck, Jongin caught himself thinking. But as Luhan smirked at him, he realised that Luhan knew that he was one.
I wheezed because it's so true LOL. Lu Han's innocent face fools no one!
“I'm not sorry,” Luhan frowned “I still want Jonginnie on my lap.”
Of course you would LOL.
I won't object to it, either.This was so much fun to read!! >w< I shall add this to my list of go-to fics when I need cheering up or if I want something fluffy. You've really pushed yourself with this one on the word count alone, and you've done a wonderful job so give yourself a pat on the back ^o^ I hope you continue to challenge yourself in writing, and continue writing, too!