Hi lovely! You are correct I have mentioned a headcanon gmg timeline but I actually never fully wrote it out or posted it anywhere, so please don't apologise because you are 1000% correct <3
I'll give a summary and I will be referring to Berry's timeline for reference (if you haven't read it, please do, it's an important piece of literature): https://twitter.com/mon5nge/status/1830020411829977267

Pre-Debut
I think everything was hectic. Chaos galore. Queue the gif of Troy from Community holding the pizza box in a room set on fire. I don't think they even had time to feel things much other than try to get to know each other. So that was very much casual friends learning to friend some more and get closer.

Debut
I think there is a general consensus that Geon started his crushing kind of early on from debut. It was kinda cutesy crushing, casual, I think Maet very much is his type but he treated it superficially and wasn't sure where it was going to go so he kind of was low-key about it? Partially because Geon I think tries to act low-key about a lot of things that actually mean a lot to him. He's a giant nerd with a big heart but he doesn't want to seem uncool so he tends to play things more coolly than what he feels inside.

I think during that time, Maet was also getting closer to Geon and saw him as a sweet dongsaeng. I think they both realised they were compatible, but I don't think Maet was considering anything romantically at that point? His head just wasn't there but I think both were really enjoying getting to know each other.

Between In Bloom and Crush
THE BEGINNING OF TENSION! The high from debut was settling, they're starting to get into a little bit of a rhythm, be more familiar with how they (zb1) as a group socialise, how to navigate around one another. I think this small lull created an opportunity for them to get closer and maybe start flirting a little? Maet is flirty by nature and to be honest Geon is too. I think they both maybe started experimenting with their flirting and touching a bit more. Still platonic, not an obvious blurring of lines in any way - but a gentle poke at the line. Occasionally stepping over it and saying something that could be construed as romantic, but with the excuse of "oh I'm just kidding!" as an excuse to hide behind. I think their late night conversations got longer, their cuddles became a daily routine and they really started to look at each other and think, "could I rely on this person?"

Crush Era
Chef's Kiss, a name synonymous with what was going on with gmg at the time. I think Geon's crush was pretty solid at this point, he knew he had a crush on Maet and was just waiting patiently to see what would happen with it. Geon isn't the type (imo) to take the lead if he doesn't know what the ending destination will be, and I think that he really wasn't sure of Maet's intentions either. I mean we all saw the Idol Radio clip where Geon's face was BRIGHT RED - poor baby was caught off guard when he got given that rose, he was flustered. Whereas Maet was beginning to acknowledge Geon's crush and play with him a bit because of it, I think he wanted to see what Geon would and wouldn't be agreeable to. I think the way Maet and Geon view romance and relationships somewhat differently, so Maet's version of an action with a romantic intention behind it is a bit more obvious than Geon's. Not to go back to Maet's astrology chart (again) but he is someone who accidentally is prone to leading people on due to his natural flirtiness and has and will continue to cause him problems. So I think Maet probably used his natural flirtiness as a disguise to hide behind. He was wilding quite a lot in this era and got shipped with a lot of different people for a reason. So I think he probably used that as an emotional shield for himself and saw it as fun flirting. But I also think it was during this time that he really noticed Geon's crush on him, so he started stewing on it a bit, considering what it meant.

December-February 2024
Geon turned 19! And I think that changed a few things for them. I think Geon got a bit more confident with his new status as an adult, and I think both of them got a bit more truthful about what they meant to each other. I see gmg as a romance built on friendship and trust, they liked each other as people and as friends and co-workers first before anything else. At this point I think they really trusted each other as friends (talking about their insecurities, struggles etc.) and that this translated to them bonding deeper on an emotional level. And this is where the REAL blurriness between the lines of friendship and romance began for them. I think the Japan-trip in particular is a massive indicator of that. They weren't all over each other or anything, but it really confirmed to both of them that they enjoy spending time together, even when they're not working. Their friendship had blossomed to a point that they had become one another's pillars (which is around the time I joined the fandom), so then it became a question of... what next? There's only so far certain actions can be deemed acceptable in friendship, and they were hurtling towards something unlabelled but beyond the bounds of platonic friendship. Their actions got flirtier, their looks got more heated. The crush was mutual and the game of gay chicken they'd been playing no longer felt quite so... harmless.

And that's when I think something happened. Considering how cautious Geon is as a person, it was more of a talking things out than a taking off each other's clothes if you know what I'm talking about. I think they may have kissed, acknowledged that what was going on between them wasn't entirely platonic, and agreed to see where things would head for them.

Yura Yura Era
It was like something had been settled between them. A sense of calm that meant we suddenly saw looks starting to be shared between them that can only be described as 'intimate', the whispering, the leaning into one another. I think this is where we see more of Geon's 'vulnerable' side being revelaed to Maet (as well as all of zb1, but especially Maet), where he started to allow himself more quiet moments, more alone time where he wanted to just be quiet and not idol Geon for a moment. We start to get sightings of them going out places together, we start to see small actions where Maet treats Geon differently to the other members, really subtle things that have interesting implications. At this point you could tell Geon was on Maet's mind a lot because he ended up giving a lot of answers related to Geon, and we even started to see a bit of jealousy on his side too! I mentioned in a previous ask, but for Maet, jealousy is a good thing for him. It actually makes him feel more secure in his feelings rather than insecure because it reaffirms that he does have feelings for this person, he's not stringing them along.

Feel The Pop
Ok this is when they fucked. LMAO. And when my infamous tweet became infamous. We started to see some very cute possessiveness from both of them in different ways, they both expressed how they liked to spend their alone time together (which is still crazy to me, some of the most romantic shit they've said fr), Geon cheesing as he proudly mentioned Maet in his lives, Maet talking about how he ONLY kissed Geon? They were going crazy with their flirting. The push and pull. The 'playing hard to get'. Geon wanted to be chased and BOY did Maet take up the challenge! The tension between them was insane. They couldn't keep their eyes off each other, their hands off each other, talking about each other constantly, the members being sick of their shit... and then suddenly it was ok? That in my opinion suggests a massive amount of tension that finally burst due to release. So yeah, I think around April-May they fucked for the first time and decided they were serious. I think they'd been building up to it, exploring things together, seeing if it was just puppy love and kind of giving each other time to adjust to the idea of dating. And then I think Maet probably did or said something that Geon had been waiting for and they were like damn! Okay! We're doing this I guess!

So I think they had a few weeks after they fucked where they acted crazy obnoxious which pissed off the other members (around the time Maet complained about the 1:1 date and the fan-kit shoot). Cause bro people do not appreciate how crazy Maet touching Geon's ankle was and looking at him like that... that's just. To me that is truly what sealed the deal. That was such a subtle boyfriend behaviour. And yeah so they were living off that high for a while and things calmed down a bit after. It's hilarious to me bc the peak of them wanting to rip each other's clothes off all the time was at the height of the FTP promotions (spotify, heart rate, fan kit, fansigns) so June was just... yeah they had a great time in June. Congrats and I hope all the effort in the gym paid off for both of their stamina!

Good So Bad
And now we come to current time! They're still crazy, telling us all the adorable tidbits about their relationship, still very gay, and probably in love too. We see them going on their dates, talking about each other happily and kissing each other on camera? Like ok boyfriends. This era isn't that different to FTP and it's much shorter but we're starting to see a more serious acknowledgement from the other members that these two aren't just fooling around, that they're serious about each other. And I'm very happy for them! Long may GMG live!!

Thank you for this lovely ask anon 💕

Yes. End of answer. jk.

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Basically: yes. I love every which way of gmg, idc who tops. idc who bottoms. My ONLY quibble is that Maet is the lead whilst Geon is the follow, ironically I had to look up dancing terms to make sure I was using the correct language. I've mentioned before that Maet is most likely a demon in the bedroom (good for him tho, what a cool talent to have LMAO) whereas Geon is more reserved and just... less naturally adept (that isn't to say he isn't enthusiastic though!)

But yeah, specifically when it comes to Geon topping, the focus is on Maet leading and setting the pace for Geon to follow. Not to say I don't think Geon can get overexcited because I absolutely think he can. But I think in the long run when it comes to Geon topping, Maet will train him well. And considering their height difference as well as just vibes I can imagine Maet being the kind of guy who enjoys the cowgirl position when bottoming because as I said... demon. Demon with fantastic hip movement and the enthusiasm and energy to match.

Geon when we get down to the bottom hehe sex pun of things, is all about wanting to please and appear desirable and liked. Maet is very good at giving that to Geon and making sure he knows he is loved and cared for. It's almost more like... Maet is a... service bottom? If such a term was to exist. I think Maet naturally has an enjoyment and knack for sex so he doesn't have to think too hard to have fun with it, whereas I can imagine Geon getting too into his head a lot of the time. So I can see when it comes to the actual sex part, that Maet turns his attention to Geon a lot, and is reminding him that he's a good boy and doing really well for him. No matter if he's topping or bottoming. So yeah Maet is a power bottom, but also a service bottom, he's just like... a sex god so he can do it all LOL

HAHA thank you for clarifying anon! I was legit confused but I'm glad it's been cleared up <3

A lot of what I'm saying is based on my experience of people/relationships/life in general, I make connections between my own experiences and what I see between Mttw and Gw, that doesn't necessarily mean I know more, but I suppose they are near and dear to my heart so I do have a large part of my mind palace (said in jest) dedicated to them.

The thing that I love about Gw and Mttw is that they don't do things the same way by any means, in many ways they are very different people. But what's so cool about seeing them together, is that they compliment each other. They go together as people really well and work as a pair with fluidity that shows a 'twin flame' sort of energy, especially considering how long they've known each other.

I think the biggest one is probably imagination! Mttw and Gw have very vivid imaginations but in completely different ways and I LOVE to see it in action. We actually get to see it happen quite a lot already - Mttw will come up with a somewhat confusing/bizzare story or idea and you can literally see the cogs turning in Gw's brain as he works out a way to translate it into a more palatable version for others to understand. It's like Gw can get exactly what Mttw is envisioning and express it to others when no one else could get it which I think is just... so amazing? It really shows how their brains compliment each other incredibly well.

Another way is through humour, I think the way they make each other laugh and are always trying to find new ways to make each other laugh is not only incredibly sweet but also shows how they both are always thinking of new ways to entertain one another. They like to joke around and have fun but they specifically like to do it in a way that ensures that the other person is having fun with them. Any time you watch Mttw or Gw make a joke in a group setting, you can usually see them looking at the other specifically, as if seeking out their approval for their joke.

The third thing I can think of is just general knowledge/interest. They like similar things but not the same. They both like anime but I don't think they have the same taste, for example Mttw is more into Jojo whilst Gw is more into Haikyuu etc. They are into things that cross over but not exact. They both like playing video games, Mttw prefers League whilst Gw prefers PUBG etc. But they are both willing to put in the work and spend time and effort on the other person's interest because although it might not be their favourite thing, theyre willing to get into it bc they'll enjoy it enough and want to enjoy it in order to enjoy it to spend time with the other person. I can't remember exactly when but I remember Mttw had a book on his shelf in a live, and then Gw ended up making a reference to that exact book a few weeks later. One of my moots connected the dots and I thought it was a really cute thing! I wonder if they've ever recommended books to each other or talked about such things.

I don't want to yap too long but I hope you liked my answers? There are endless possibilities here as it's a very broad question but! I hope I did it some justice <3

It's a very important hug in the encyclopedia of gmg hugs, I agree anon and it holds a special place in my heart too. I think it was definitely a hug we hadn't seen before from them! And honestly? Maybe one we shouldn't have been allowed to see because it did feel very intimate to me.

Geon was definitely comforting Maet in this instance, and it was very cute to see how Geon knew what was up and then extended his arms out in offering but without pushing, he waited to see if Maet wanted to hug him and he could've rejected the hug if he wanted - would've been valid for it too bc they're all tired and sweaty. But he accepted the hug in a way that he leaned into it fully and they were fully embraced chest to chest. 🥹

And then it changed to another scene so we don't know if it lasted longer which it may have fkdljskldfjsdf Maet looked really tired so I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up just standing there for a bit. You could tell they both probably would've preferred if the camera wasnt there as well bc they both side eyed it so hard LOL anyways sorry I'm ranting and head-canoning, but yes I agree, it's a favourite hug of mine too <3

Gosh this is a tough question to answer! I don't think this was asked with any mal-intent, so pls no one get mad in the replies etc. I just think it was worded... questionably. lol.

I think the first assumption to respond to is this: that once a person is 'satisfied' from learning their differences from their partner they'd get bored. Does this not apply to ever couple ever? Why do people stay together once you've found out what there is to know about a person? What's the point? It basically feels like you're asking "why does anyone stay together romantically with a person long-term?"

And that's a complicated question to answer, for a billion different reasons. But I'll try my best in a broad sense. Loving the way a person thinks is not the same as loving learning about a person. Even if/when Geon learns everything there is to know about Maet, that doesn't mean he'd stop finding him interesting all of a sudden. Mental stimulation goes beyond just learning facts and teaching, it's about the discussion, the debate you may have. It's about going to watch a movie with a person and hearing their thoughts about it afterwards, enjoying how their perspective completely differs from yours and finding more to talk about because of it. People also change over time, their interests, what they like to do, what they like to watch, listen to etc. Nobody is static and as people change and develop they learn new things. So there are always new things to learn about a person because time won't allow for someone to stay the same.

When you love someone, and you love their brain, you don't get bored. You continue to have an appetite for that person and what they think and that just comes with being attracted and enjoying being around someone. Both Geon and Maet are very down to earth people and they compliment each other very well and have a physical and mental attraction to one another that is hard to find. When you love someone, yes occasionally you might get a bit bored, but generally speaking, you will find a new reason to be interested and love them everyday.

I hope this answers your question anon!

SKJADFBSDJFGH I knew I was going to get a question like this. Chart reading's can be kind of complicated and... a lot. So if you have a specific question or thing about them you want to know then I can ask my friend, but I'd rather not ask them to do a whole chart reading.

I did ask my bestie for a lil tldr tho and I would like to emphasise HE IS NOT AN OFFICIAL GMGER. THIS IS ALL FROM THEIR SYNASTRY ALONE. Which is quite insane. He cooked very well so here you go please enjoy:

"they have some saturn specific synastry that’s beneficial for long-term connections both romantic and platonic. they also have mutual uranus-venus aspects which means they both feel wholly loved and accepted for who they are and vice versa. there’s something so different and unique and refreshing about the other that just Does It for the other person. it’s, like, an itch that can’t be scratched. they can’t get enough of each other. but of course being so different than everyone else, they might psych themselves (or each other) out by staying in a limbo state where nothing is actually finalized or “official” because—although it sounds incredibly cheesy—it might feel too good to be true. also, people from the outside might not see it as something serious because of the eternal youthfulness the connection has. but ironically enough, each of them needs someone who encourages them to unleash their respective inner-child without labeling them as “childish” or “irresponsible”. so much between them would go unspoken; it’s likely the first deep conversation they had took them both by surprise because of how little they had to explain to the other when it came to framing their thoughts and emotions.

although it can be very tempting to put them both in boxes, it’s impossible and that’s clear at a glance. it’s very easy to be misread but the two of them see each other as they truly are and don’t hold any set expectations to the other in that regard, which is probably just as refreshing as it is attractive to the two of them. whether you read it as romantic or platonic, the two of them very clearly have a deep connection and a lot of care for each other. just don’t expect to see the depth of it in broad daylight; with their mutual aspects, it’s clear they’re pretty intentional about keeping some things Just For Them. which, like, duh, but it’s def worth saying."

I will try my best! But again please keep in mind this is my interpretation.

I think Geon can be more introverted than people acknowledge, when he makes statements it can make everyone's head turn due to his wit and humour, but he can be quite quiet and delicate too. I think we started to see more of Geon finding a balance within himself of turning on and off the idol persona (although I think he still struggles). I think he started to give himself some grace and kinda learn to take more 'healing' time to himself. He's very good at seeming older/more mature and capable, but he's still only 19 and I think that the weight of that plus the direction that his relationship with Mtw was going at that point meant he could be more vulnerable. He finally had someone to cuddle and take comfort in.

Please know my timeline is very iffy so it's not exact and things bleed into each other a lot, espcially bc ZB1 are so crazy active! So some of this might be just before Yura Yura era. Anyhow, good examples of Geon getting more vulenerable and comfortable ironically come from when Mtw got his wisdom tooth extracted which brought out his soft side quite a lot (he was so fond and he kept bringing it up, it was very cute). We had the moment from this video where Mttw called 'baby' in reference to Yjn but Geon turned round thinking he was being called. The way they were cuddling in the skoolookz BTS where it was clearly an action to comfort Mttw but one that Geon was enjoying just as much.

I've also mentioned that in quite a few of the behind's in that era, we can see Geon silently trailing behind Mtw just being quiet until Mtw cracks a joke that makes him give one of his cute lil smiles. He was definitely tired and psyched out that era (imo because he wanted to make sure he express himself well in Japanese and was worried about that but that's just my guess), so you can find quite a few small subtle moments where one or the other would wait for the other before moving to the next thing. So I think Mtw was aware that Geon was feeling a bit stressed out too.

So yeah! I basically think Geon was a bit more vulnerable during this era due to a mixture of being more comfortable but also a little bit of burn out and that Mtw. For this reason you could see them hanging near each other a lot even if they weren't attached at the hip like they were for FTP haha

Thank you for the question as always <3

Anon I hope you realised the beast that you have unleashed with this question. I hope y'all are ready for a yapping essay because I have a LOT to say about this.

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Shout-out to my bestie for yet again reading the stars (gmg's astrology charts) which helped confirm certain suspicions I had regarding stuff, not that their charts are 100% accurate because we currently do not know at what time either of them were born which makes a difference to these things - but we work with what we have! Again all of this is head-canon, please do not take my word as gospel these are just my own thoughts and feelings on the topic.

How they are in the bedroom is very much a reflection of the dynamics we see already but also kinda… opposite? To start off with, it’s important to establish a few things: they have one of the most harmonious aspects for lovers, meaning they are both extremely vulnerable with one another. On a sexual level, what they have is very intense and intimate, but more importantly get each other on a very deep and sensual level without much having to happen (which explains why they end up staring at each other with bedroom eyes in public more often than is what is considered socially appropriate). They are very into one another, like very, and their astrology reflects that dare I say soulmates? They both have qualities of each other’s ideal partner, so they’re kind of obsessed with each other: Maet is everything Geon could want in a partner - platonically, romantically, everything basically - and Maet truly feels like he can be himself around Geon without feeling mocked or looked down upon. Even his chart stresses how important it is for him to feel accepted at every level.

Maet’s very good at sex, like very very good. He is intense and very engaged in general, but with Geon he is even more so which could make Geon feel almost shy/prude-ish in the beginning. But Geon is a quick learner so he’s quick to adjust, which is part of what Maet found attractive about Geon in the first place: Geon is extremely gifted in his philosophy and inner world and the way he views things. Maet finds Geon’s brain very sexy, and he’s attracted to the way he thinks. It’s a combination of these two that leads them both to really enjoy the push-pull dynamic which leads me onto…

According to my friend, the aspects between Mars and Venus in their synastry charts makes what they have very intense, passionate, and a little combative/competitive. By this, I mean in a way that they both enjoy - eg. their push and pull dynamic of cat and mouse that I’ve mentioned many times before. Geon loves being chased, and Maet loves chasing. Outside of the bedroom, Geon likes to push buttons and test boundaries; it’s clear he likes being a bit of a brat. But at the end of the day, he doesn’t have a dominant bone in his body in that regard, so once they get to the bedroom and Maet pushes back and puts him in his place, he relents very quickly. There’s no battle to dominate once they’re in the bedroom. Geon can get on Maet’s nerves all fucking day and then once they get home he’s literally on his knees already apologizing and ready for punishment. At first Maet may have found this confusing at first, since he would enjoy the playful chase they’d have going on, and might’ve wanted to prolong it the bratty thing. He might even misunderstand what exactly Geon is expecting like, okay, we’re having fun, so why did you give up when we can actually do something about it? But for Geon, submitting to Maet would be the fun part. But since Maet likes to chase a little more than he likes being chased, so as Geon gains more confidence hemight get more bold with his brattiness and drag it out a little longer to see how long either of them can hold out. They’re very playful but lack elegance, like there might be a plan to do something a certain way but it goes to shit once they’re alone because Maet is grabbing that boy and pinning him down… and Geon is eating it up and taking whatever without a fight WHICH like previously mentioned, at first matt might be ‘ehhhh’ but then after seeing that it’s not that he’s not into it anymore it’s just that Geon is doing this to rile Maet up.

They are both VERY possessive. Because a lot of Maet’s placements fall into Geon’s 2nd house, he feels like Maet is his. Maet is mine. He feels like he not only understands Maet better than anyone else, but Maet knows he can take care of Geon even better so he loves to spoil Geon, his baby boy, as much as possible. So on a sexual level this means certain things: they are very passionate as previously mentioned, they are very experimental and give each other the freedom they desire. Additional aspects make their sexual dynamic reminiscent of a dom/sub relationship. Maet is the dom out of the two of them (because duh) and Geon is very good at feeding into his praise kink. Maet likes to be very very intense with Geon, with stuff like: overstimulation, edging, breeding kink, brat x tamer, prolonged foreplay (especially if Geon is acting more bratty than usual, that’s basically week long foreplay for them) and plenty of dry humping (IYKYK). Basically their sensual and gentle stuff happens outside of the bedroom because once they’re in it? They’re feral and love to explore kinks etc.

In order to satiate their possessiveness (particularly Geon’s), expect a lot of biting and marking, just some way to claim one another. Things like matching, sharing clothes and sharing stories to kind of soothe the need they both have? Like Maet name dropping Geon a lot in fancalls and such because for Geon it’s not enough that Maet tells Geon that he means something to him, he wants Maet to also want other people to see it too, so Maet goes along with it. Back to the sex: we’d expect certain other things like cock warming, spit and cum sharing, basically aggressive displays of affection. Other’s may misread this as combativeness due to them sharing a lot of ‘competitive’ astrological energy but it just means they both enjoy aggression, and Geon is the one who’s more physical with it. Maet indulges him to a certain extent, but knows when things are going too far and how to reel Geon back in. It very much gives dog x owner energy, Geon is Maet’s oversized dog who likes to get rough and playful but he knows not to push it if Maet is serious. And Maet is a very very fond owner who loves his baby very much and knows how to control his pup with the snap of his fingers.

So in conclusion: their sex life is very wild and they’re having a fantastic time.

I will be getting into some of this with the next ask I answer but: yes. I agree. I think they are both very into each other's sweat amongst other things for various reasons (will elaborate I swear). I love that gmg-ers all agree that gmg must love to work out together, and find it very sexy and just enjoy the idea of them sharing sweat and exercising together as part of their 'thing'. Because they're both very active people so it makes total sense!

Slightly off topic, but I thought it was adorable that we got to see a little bit of gmg spending time together on the water inflatables today in IN2D, Mtw going first and being like "wah gw look at this isn't this cool!" and gw trailing after him and nodding along. It just fits everything that I already thought about the two of them and was a very cute moment. <3

Thank you for inviting me to the ted talk anon! I look forward to many more ✨

(cont.) tbh I just think gwk looks rly fucking hot in that pic and so very omegan, the world needs more omega geon

That last line... oh my god anon ngl this is fantastic. LIKE SO GOOD. I haven't considered a military-based a/b/o prompt in a while but omg this hits all the right spots. Scratches so many itches. Have you considered entering this prompt into the 1 to 1 fest? https://1to1.carrd.co/ It's very compelling! And really suits Gw in so many ways, I'd be very curious about how you'd want to portray Mtw in this universe, if you wouldn't mind elaborating I'd love to hear more!!!

If you decide not to post this prompt in 1to1 fest, would you mind if I write something for it? It's just very fresh and fun and I feel like mattwook compliment the action and romance genre so well, like it's perfect for them. And the prompt is just very sexy and brings up so many questions! Thank you anon, my mind is really blown by this. Omega Gw really is "a trap in the middle of the battle field waiting to be set in motion." and boy do I want to get caught in it!

LMAOOOO damn I wish. I think maybe once Mtw got his usual regime out of the way (bc I think he takes his work out very seriously) then they would definitely fool around like this bc they can't keep their eyes (and hands) off each other <3 the most insufferable gays you could find in a gym. Just trying to bench press each other because they like to impress each other and then bc they both find it incredibly attractive that they can carry each other's weight they'd end up going feral and having a very exciting time in the gym showers afterwards. Not me realising I wrote a whole ass fic w a similar premise to that LMAO the gmg mind palace strikes again.

hello husband/wife/marriage partner! <3

I would 10000% agree with you on that, and I think sometimes Mtw puts himself down because of it! The way he worded that one answer about how Gw always goes along with his 'stupid' jokes, like... I think he puts down his own intelligence sometimes (because imo, Mtw is a very intelligent person), because sometimes his creativity can come off a bit bizarre. But I love that Gw takes his ideas very seriously and does what he can to make them happen.

The dates are soooo <3 oh I think they love the dates just as much, I think it's why they started to share them with us (well at least the ones we know about... there may be more that we have no idea happened), because they wanted to share the fact they are close with us (dare I say a tad possessive) and enjoyed us mattparkz fans freaking out about them LOL

Totally! The trailing after thing is the main thing! The communicating for him is mainly an assumption on my part, and only more data/information will prove or disprove my theory. I can just see Mtw potentially doing stuff in Gw's stead when he's too tired, but again I am being presumptuous. And yes I would agree Gw is an anxious person, he tries very hard not to let it show and uses faux confidence in order to try and get people off his scent, but some of his actions and things he's said have hinted at his anxiousness - his desire to please others, his silence when he is struggling, just today in his voice live he talked about how for this comeback he was "personally physically and emotionally exhausted". He tries to always show a brave face but I think he does get weary. He's also usually the one reading the comments in group lives and I think he likes to be aware of everything going on at all times. That in combination with the way when tired he will silently trail after Mtw (overstimulated) versus when energised he will treat Mtw as his personal fidget toy (understimulated) further suggests some type of neurodiversity/anxiety.

To me, the ways Mtw helps Gw are really obviously but I guess as an autistic person myself I just see stuff that some people wouldn't notice. They are very good as acting as a team and backing one another up when the other isn't feeling as confident or secure. They balance each other out and make sure the other gets their fair share/turn at something. I think what they have is super balanced and Mtw also gives Gw praise when he's silently begging for it but doesn't want to say it out loud LOL they just read each other incredibly well.

Yes! Gw did ask Mtw if he was okay, but indeed does not underestimate Mtw's ability physically and still gives it his all. Gw can't help but check to make sure because the size difference between the two is quite remarkable, but I think Gw knows it would be an insult to Mtw if he went 'easy' on him so to speak. They see each other as equals and treat each other as such.

Never ever apologise for yapping back, I absolutely LOVE hearing what you have to say! Please keep it coming, these are my favourite types of convos to have!

I remember being there for that live in real time... blew my mind. Also the way he told Geon how pretty he was since Geon didn't want to show his face on camera bc he wasn't wearing makeup... they're crazy, meanwhile Geon literally thought Maet was wearing makeup bc he looked so handsome 😭😭😭 like ok guys... we get it... 😭😭😭

But yes I adore the way that Maet's pancakes have become a 'staple' for gmg, they keep on bringing them up. Even if other member's bring up Maet's cooking in a less positive light, Geon is constantly praising Maet cooking and making sure that everyone knows even if no one else eats them, he always will! And that they're his favourite snack! I hope the pancakes continue to be a running theme and that Geon's love for them brings up Maet's confidence with cooking because imo it's a great thing that he takes the time and effort to learn to cook and try new things! I am a terrible cook so I find it very admirable.

Hi lovely! You are correct I have mentioned a headcanon gmg timeline but I actually never fully wrote it out or posted it anywhere, so please don't apologise because you are 1000% correct <3
I'll give a summary and I will be referring to Berry's timeline for reference (if you haven't read it, please do, it's an important piece of literature): https://twitter.com/mon5nge/status/1830020411829977267

Pre-Debut
I think everything was hectic. Chaos galore. Queue the gif of Troy from Community holding the pizza box in a room set on fire. I don't think they even had time to feel things much other than try to get to know each other. So that was very much casual friends learning to friend some more and get closer.

Debut
I think there is a general consensus that Geon started his crushing kind of early on from debut. It was kinda cutesy crushing, casual, I think Maet very much is his type but he treated it superficially and wasn't sure where it was going to go so he kind of was low-key about it? Partially because Geon I think tries to act low-key about a lot of things that actually mean a lot to him. He's a giant nerd with a big heart but he doesn't want to seem uncool so he tends to play things more coolly than what he feels inside.

I think during that time, Maet was also getting closer to Geon and saw him as a sweet dongsaeng. I think they both realised they were compatible, but I don't think Maet was considering anything romantically at that point? His head just wasn't there but I think both were really enjoying getting to know each other.

Between In Bloom and Crush
THE BEGINNING OF TENSION! The high from debut was settling, they're starting to get into a little bit of a rhythm, be more familiar with how they (zb1) as a group socialise, how to navigate around one another. I think this small lull created an opportunity for them to get closer and maybe start flirting a little? Maet is flirty by nature and to be honest Geon is too. I think they both maybe started experimenting with their flirting and touching a bit more. Still platonic, not an obvious blurring of lines in any way - but a gentle poke at the line. Occasionally stepping over it and saying something that could be construed as romantic, but with the excuse of "oh I'm just kidding!" as an excuse to hide behind. I think their late night conversations got longer, their cuddles became a daily routine and they really started to look at each other and think, "could I rely on this person?"

Crush Era
Chef's Kiss, a name synonymous with what was going on with gmg at the time. I think Geon's crush was pretty solid at this point, he knew he had a crush on Maet and was just waiting patiently to see what would happen with it. Geon isn't the type (imo) to take the lead if he doesn't know what the ending destination will be, and I think that he really wasn't sure of Maet's intentions either. I mean we all saw the Idol Radio clip where Geon's face was BRIGHT RED - poor baby was caught off guard when he got given that rose, he was flustered. Whereas Maet was beginning to acknowledge Geon's crush and play with him a bit because of it, I think he wanted to see what Geon would and wouldn't be agreeable to. I think the way Maet and Geon view romance and relationships somewhat differently, so Maet's version of an action with a romantic intention behind it is a bit more obvious than Geon's. Not to go back to Maet's astrology chart (again) but he is someone who accidentally is prone to leading people on due to his natural flirtiness and has and will continue to cause him problems. So I think Maet probably used his natural flirtiness as a disguise to hide behind. He was wilding quite a lot in this era and got shipped with a lot of different people for a reason. So I think he probably used that as an emotional shield for himself and saw it as fun flirting. But I also think it was during this time that he really noticed Geon's crush on him, so he started stewing on it a bit, considering what it meant.

December-February 2024
Geon turned 19! And I think that changed a few things for them. I think Geon got a bit more confident with his new status as an adult, and I think both of them got a bit more truthful about what they meant to each other. I see gmg as a romance built on friendship and trust, they liked each other as people and as friends and co-workers first before anything else. At this point I think they really trusted each other as friends (talking about their insecurities, struggles etc.) and that this translated to them bonding deeper on an emotional level. And this is where the REAL blurriness between the lines of friendship and romance began for them. I think the Japan-trip in particular is a massive indicator of that. They weren't all over each other or anything, but it really confirmed to both of them that they enjoy spending time together, even when they're not working. Their friendship had blossomed to a point that they had become one another's pillars (which is around the time I joined the fandom), so then it became a question of... what next? There's only so far certain actions can be deemed acceptable in friendship, and they were hurtling towards something unlabelled but beyond the bounds of platonic friendship. Their actions got flirtier, their looks got more heated. The crush was mutual and the game of gay chicken they'd been playing no longer felt quite so... harmless.

And that's when I think something happened. Considering how cautious Geon is as a person, it was more of a talking things out than a taking off each other's clothes if you know what I'm talking about. I think they may have kissed, acknowledged that what was going on between them wasn't entirely platonic, and agreed to see where things would head for them.

Yura Yura Era
It was like something had been settled between them. A sense of calm that meant we suddenly saw looks starting to be shared between them that can only be described as 'intimate', the whispering, the leaning into one another. I think this is where we see more of Geon's 'vulnerable' side being revelaed to Maet (as well as all of zb1, but especially Maet), where he started to allow himself more quiet moments, more alone time where he wanted to just be quiet and not idol Geon for a moment. We start to get sightings of them going out places together, we start to see small actions where Maet treats Geon differently to the other members, really subtle things that have interesting implications. At this point you could tell Geon was on Maet's mind a lot because he ended up giving a lot of answers related to Geon, and we even started to see a bit of jealousy on his side too! I mentioned in a previous ask, but for Maet, jealousy is a good thing for him. It actually makes him feel more secure in his feelings rather than insecure because it reaffirms that he does have feelings for this person, he's not stringing them along.

Feel The Pop
Ok this is when they fucked. LMAO. And when my infamous tweet became infamous. We started to see some very cute possessiveness from both of them in different ways, they both expressed how they liked to spend their alone time together (which is still crazy to me, some of the most romantic shit they've said fr), Geon cheesing as he proudly mentioned Maet in his lives, Maet talking about how he ONLY kissed Geon? They were going crazy with their flirting. The push and pull. The 'playing hard to get'. Geon wanted to be chased and BOY did Maet take up the challenge! The tension between them was insane. They couldn't keep their eyes off each other, their hands off each other, talking about each other constantly, the members being sick of their shit... and then suddenly it was ok? That in my opinion suggests a massive amount of tension that finally burst due to release. So yeah, I think around April-May they fucked for the first time and decided they were serious. I think they'd been building up to it, exploring things together, seeing if it was just puppy love and kind of giving each other time to adjust to the idea of dating. And then I think Maet probably did or said something that Geon had been waiting for and they were like damn! Okay! We're doing this I guess!

So I think they had a few weeks after they fucked where they acted crazy obnoxious which pissed off the other members (around the time Maet complained about the 1:1 date and the fan-kit shoot). Cause bro people do not appreciate how crazy Maet touching Geon's ankle was and looking at him like that... that's just. To me that is truly what sealed the deal. That was such a subtle boyfriend behaviour. And yeah so they were living off that high for a while and things calmed down a bit after. It's hilarious to me bc the peak of them wanting to rip each other's clothes off all the time was at the height of the FTP promotions (spotify, heart rate, fan kit, fansigns) so June was just... yeah they had a great time in June. Congrats and I hope all the effort in the gym paid off for both of their stamina!

Good So Bad
And now we come to current time! They're still crazy, telling us all the adorable tidbits about their relationship, still very gay, and probably in love too. We see them going on their dates, talking about each other happily and kissing each other on camera? Like ok boyfriends. This era isn't that different to FTP and it's much shorter but we're starting to see a more serious acknowledgement from the other members that these two aren't just fooling around, that they're serious about each other. And I'm very happy for them! Long may GMG live!!

Thank you for this lovely ask anon 💕