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Intro: Hi! I'm Jaz! This is an 18+ space. Though I am just starting out now, the majority of the stories I write include 18+ content. I have been writing for a very long time, I even have a few stories on Wattpad.
About me - she/her. '04 liner. pansexual. infp. I like Kpop, have been a stan since 2018. BTS and Seventeen are my ult groups but I am a multistan. Yoongi is my ult bias but you'll find me somewhere losing my sanity over Choi Seungcheol too.
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BURN FOR YOU Kim Mingyu x Reader Part 1
A/n: Okay... here is part 1! I honestly wasn't expecting the outcome that the teaser got but I am so so greatful to all of you. As I mentioned in the teaser, I have decided to post this fic in two parts since the finished fic is over 2k words. Please comment your thoughts about this first part. i would really appreciate all of your feedback so that I can become a better writer. Thank you!
Pairing: Firefighter!Mingyu x Teacher!Reader
Genre: fluff fluff fluff. Smut will be in part 2 :)
Word count: 9k words... (sorry)
Warnings: Mingyu gets injured on the job, mention of hospital. Fire. I think that's it...? Let me know if any of the other content in this first part should be disclosed as a warning.
Summary: Three and a half years after meeting each other, Mingyu and Y/n are heavily in love with each other. But what happens when the pressure of Mingyu's job and Y/n's fear clashes?
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The sound of the alarm went off in the once silent room. The sound of the bed sheets rustling as the sleeping bodies stirred awake.Â
A quiet groan left Mingyu's lips as he reached for his phone on the nightstand, turning off the alarm before turning back in bed. His arms finding home on his beloved girlfriend's waist, pulling her body flush against his.Â
You let out a hum, enjoying the warmth of your boyfriend as he nuzzled his face into the crook of your neck, peppering light kisses.Â
For a moment, the only sound heard in the room was your faint breathing.Â
You placed your hand on Mingyu's arm, gently squeezing his arm to wake him up.Â
âGyuâŠâ He hummed in response.Â
âYou need to get up.â Mingyu protested, burrowing his face deeper into the crook of your neck and tightening his arms around your waist.Â
âI don't want to.â He mumbled into your neck.Â
"But you have to. Another life is waiting to be saved." You gently pushed Mingyu. Turning around to face your beefy teddy boyfriend. You caressed his cheek, peppering his face with kisses that caused his lips to curve into a small smile.
âCome on. I'll make breakfast for you.â Mingyu finally opens his eyes. Letting out a tired sigh as he shakes his head.Â
âNo it's okay. You can go back to sleep.â He says, caressing your head.Â
âAre you sure?â He nods.Â
âI know you're still sleepy.â
With great reluctance, Mingyu got out of bed, walked over to the connected bathroom and got ready for the day.Â
Once he got ready, he went back into the room, a loving smile on his lips as he stared at his lovely girlfriend who was fighting back sleep.Â
With quiet steps, he walked over to the bed, gently holding your hand as he leaned down to place a loving kiss on your forehead. You smile at the warmth of his lips as he placed another kiss on your lips.Â
âI love you.â Mingyu whispered.Â
âI love you tooâŠâ
Locking the door of your apartment, Mingyu walked through the hall, a soft smile on his face as he mentally prepared for his surely busy day ahead. As he made his way toward the exit, his eyes caught a flicker above. He glanced up to see a loose light fixture swaying slightly, the bulb dimming and brightening with each movement.
His brows knitted together in concern. That looks like an accident waiting to happen, he thought, instinctively assessing the potential hazard. He made a mental note to mention it to the building manager later. Safety was always on his mind, even when he wasnât on duty.
Satisfied that heâd bring it up soon, Mingyu continued out the door, the morning sun greeting him as he stepped into the parking lot. Sliding into his car, he started the engine, the familiar hum grounding him as he backed out of the space. With one last glance at the building, his thoughts drifted back to you, his heart warm at the memory of your sleepy smile that morning.

âYah!â The Ji house echoed with laughter and playful shouts, the familiar chaos of a full house. Standing behind the kitchen counter, you couldnât help but smile, your heart warm as you listened to the joyful noise. You wondered what kind of mischief your nieces and nephews were up to this time.
âThose kids never know when to stop,â your sister, Rosalyn, sighed as she entered the kitchen, shaking her head with a fond smile.
You turned to your mother, who was busy rummaging through the fridge, her hands moving with the practiced ease of someone whoâd spent a lifetime preparing meals for her loved ones.
 âI donât know how you and Dad did it, Mom.â
Your mother straightened, a soft laugh escaping her lips. Her eyes sparkled with nostalgia.Â
âIt was no easy feat raising you two and your brother. But your father and I wouldnât change it for the world.â Her voice softened at the mention of your father, a bittersweetness lingering in the air.
Before you could respond, tiny footsteps came thundering into the kitchen.Â
âMom!â Minhyukâs voice was urgent, his small face twisted in frustration as his little sister, Suzy, ran in right behind him, her eyes watery and her lower lip trembling. Without hesitation, Suzy threw her arms around Rosalynâs legs, clutching on tightly.
âMinhyukâs bullying me,â Suzy pouted, her voice a shaky whisper as she buried her face into her motherâs dress.
âNo, Iâm not!â Minhyuk protested, his eyes wide with indignation.
Rosalyn sighed, her hands finding their way to Suzyâs hair, gently smoothing it down. "Minmin, stop messing with your sister."
âFine,â Minhyuk grumbled, his face scrunched up in defeat. He glanced at Suzy one more time before he stormed off, his sister quickly following, the sound of their playful bickering echoing down the hall.
âAigoo⊠those two are a handful,â Rosalyn muttered, a tired yet affectionate smile playing on her lips. She watched them disappear around the corner, her eyes softening.
 âBut youâre right, Mom. I wouldnât change it for the world.â
Their motherâs gaze lingered on the doorway where the children had just been, her face gentle with love. Her eyes then flicked to you, a mischievous glint replacing the nostalgia.
âSpeaking of which, when is Mingyu going to marry you?â
Your eyes widened, heat rushing to your cheeks as you stumbled over your words.
âM-MomâŠâ
âWhat? Youâre not getting any younger, yunno.â Your mother shrugged, her tone casual, but her gaze sharp and knowing.Â
âItâs been, what⊠three years now?â
âNo, itâs actually been 2,â Rosalyn chimed in, her grin wicked as she wiggled her eyebrows at you.
âSee? Two years,â your mother repeated, her arms crossing over her chest as she leaned against the counter. âYou two have been dating long enough.â
Your heart raced, Mingyuâs smile flashing through your mind. Two years. It felt like a lifetime and no time at all. It still felt like it was yesterday when you had laid eyes on Mingyu for the first time in the school gym.
You had been chasing after one of your more energetic students, Jisoo, whose excitement during the fire safety drill had sent him sprinting across the gym floor.Â
âJisoo! Slow down!â you called, your voice echoing off the high ceilings. But your words were no match for his boundless energy.
In his haste, Jisooâs foot caught on the edge of a floor mat, his small body pitching forward as he tumbled to the ground. A sharp cry escaped his lips, his face scrunching up in pain as he clutched his knee. Your heart dropped, your feet already moving toward him.
But before you could reach him, someone else did. A tall figure in a firefighter uniform knelt beside Jisoo, his movements swift yet gentle. âHey, buddy, you took quite the tumble there, huh?â His voice was warm, calm, soothing.
Jisoo looked up, his teary eyes widening in awe. âYou're a real firefighter...â he hiccupped.
The man grinned, his smile bright and reassuring.Â
âSure am. And I happen to be an expert at fixing up little heroes who take brave spills.â He pulled a small first aid kit from his belt, his hands moving with practiced ease.Â
âMay I take a look at your knee?â
Jisoo sniffled but nodded, his fear easing under the manâs gentle care. As he examined the scrape, his voice was steady and playful.
âYou know, I fall down all the time when Iâm on rescue missions. It just means you were going full speed like a real hero.â
Jisooâs eyes sparkled, his pain momentarily forgotten. âReally?â
âReally.â The firefighterâs grin widened.Â
âAnd real heroes always get back up.â He finished bandaging the scrape and gave Jisoo a light pat on the shoulder. âThink you can stand?â
Jisoo nodded, his courage renewed. The man helped him to his feet, steadying him before letting go. âGood as new,â he declared, ruffling Jisooâs hair. âJust remember to watch out for those mats next time.â
You stood frozen, watching the scene unfold, your heart softening at the sight. You finally stepped forward, your voice gentle.
âThank you⊠for helping him.â
The firefighter turned to you, his eyes warm and kind. âJust doing my job.â His gaze lingered on yours, a flicker of curiosity in his expression.Â
âYouâre his teacher?â You nodded, your voice catching in your throat.Â
âY-Yeah. I usually keep a better track of them⊠heâs just⊠fast.â
He laughed, the sound rich and warm. âI noticed. You did great, though. Kids like him are the ones who grow up to change the world.â
A blush crept up your cheeks, his compliment catching you off guard.Â
âThank you⊠umâŠ?â
âMingyu,â he introduced himself, extending his hand. âKim Mingyu. Firefighter.â
His handshake was firm yet gentle, his palm warm against yours.
âIâm Y/n,â you managed, your voice a little breathless. âThank you again⊠Mingyu.â
His eyes softened at the sound of his name on your lips, his smile lingering as he glanced back at Jisoo.Â
âTake care of that knee, little hero.â
With that, he turned and walked away, his tall figure moving with an easy confidence that made your heart flutter. You watched him go, your mind replaying the way his eyes had met yours, the warmth of his smile still lingering in your chest.
It was in that moment, standing in the middle of the gym with Jisooâs small hand slipping into yours, that you realized your heart had been stolen. And almost three years later, you were still falling deeper every day.
You opened your mouth to respond but found yourself at a loss for words, your thoughts swirling.
Your motherâs eyes softened, her voice growing gentle.
âI just want you to be happy, Y/n. And I know Mingyu makes you happy.â She reached out, her fingers brushing your cheek with a tenderness only a mother could possess.Â

âGood job, everyone,â Seungcheol, the department head, called out as the team began to peel off their heavy firefighting gear. The room was filled with the familiar sounds of zippers, the clatter of helmets being set down, and weary sighs of relief. The scent of smoke still clung to their clothes, a lingering reminder of the chaos they had just faced.
Mingyu let out a long, exhausted breath, his shoulders sagging as the weight of the dayâs events settled on him. It had been a brutal shiftâflames roaring, heat suffocating, the desperate cries for help echoing in his ears. But theyâd made it out. Theyâd saved lives.Â
Yet, the only place he wanted to be now was in your arms, enveloped in your warmth, the world fading away as he buried his face in your hair.
He ached for you, his chest tightening at the thought of your soft smile and the way your fingers would comb through his hair, melting away every worry. God, he needed you more than he needed air right now.
âHey, Gyu. You good, man?â Jihoonâs voice cut through his thoughts, a firm hand landing on his shoulder.
Mingyu startled, blinking rapidly as he forced himself back to the present. He turned to his friend, managing a tired smile. âYeah, man. Iâm good.â But his voice lacked conviction, his eyes distant.
Jihoon narrowed his gaze, his head tilting as he studied Mingyuâs face.
âYou sure? You seemed pretty lost in your head today. Not like you.â There was concern laced in his words, the kind only a close friend would notice.
Mingyu swallowed, his throat tight. âYeah⊠just thinking about my girl.â His voice was softer this time, almost fragile, as if saying it out loud made the ache in his chest more real.
Jihoonâs expression softened, a knowing glint appearing in his eyes. âY/n, huh?â He leaned against the locker, his posture relaxed but his gaze unwavering. âYou miss her?â
Mingyu let out a bitter laugh, his shoulders sagging further. âEvery damn day that I'm not with her. It's been a few since I've last seen her.â His eyes drifted downward, his fingers absentmindedly tracing the edge of his helmet.
âAfter days like this⊠after seeing how quickly everything can change⊠I just⊠I just wanna hold her. Remind myself that sheâs safe. That sheâs mine.â His voice cracked, his vulnerability hanging heavy in the air.
Jihoonâs expression softened, his voice gentle. âShe means that much to you, huh?â
Mingyuâs lips curled into a sad smile, his eyes misting as he nodded.
âSheâs everything, man. When Iâm out there, running into burning buildings⊠The only thing that keeps me going is the thought of coming home to her. Sheâs⊠sheâs my safe place.â
His chest tightened, his fists clenching as his heart raced. âBut sometimes⊠I get scared, yâknow? Scared that one day⊠one day I might not make it back to her. And I hate that. I hate that she worries every time I walk out that door. I hate that my job puts her through that.â
Jihoonâs jaw tightened, understanding flashing in his eyes.Â
âShe knew what she was signing up for when she fell for you. And knowing Y/n⊠she wouldnât trade it for anything. Sheâs strong, Gyu. Strong enough to love a man who runs towards danger.â
Mingyuâs breath hitched, his chest aching with the weight of his love for you.Â
âYeah⊠she is. Stronger than me, honestly.â He ran a hand through his messy hair, frustration and longing swirling inside him.Â
âI just⊠I just want to see her. I need to feel her arms around me⊠remind myself that sheâs real. That weâre real.â
Jihoonâs face softened, his hand gripping Mingyuâs shoulder a little tighter. âThen go to her. Right now. Weâll finish up here. Youâve done enough for today.â
Mingyu looked up, his eyes filled with gratitude and desperation.Â
âThanks, Jihoon.â He swallowed hard, his resolve hardening. âI⊠I think I will.â
Jihoonâs lips curled into a small smile, his eyes warm. âGo on, lover boy. Before you get all weepy on me.â
Mingyu huffed out a laugh, his heart lightening just a bit.Â
âYeah⊠yeah, I owe you one.â He quickly gathered his things, his body moving on autopilot as his mind raced ahead, already imagining the feel of your arms around him, the way you'd whisper his name like a promise.
As he headed for the door, Jihoon called out, his voice teasing but affectionate,Â
âTell her I said thanks⊠for making a sap out of you.â
Mingyuâs laughter echoed through the locker room, his heart pounding with anticipation.Â
âWill do. See you tomorrow!â
And with that, he was gone, his heart leading him to the one place he truly belonged.

Mingyu practically flew out of his car as soon as he parked in your apartment building parking lot, his heart racing with anticipation. The bouquet of your favorite flowers was clenched tightly in his hand, petals trembling from the force of his grip.
Usually, heâd take the elevator, lazily leaning against the wall as it carried him up to your floor. But tonight, urgency pulsed through his veins. He took the stairs two at a time, his legs burning with every step, but he didnât care. Every second that separated him from you felt like an eternity.
His fingers shook as he unlocked the door with the spare key you'd given him, slipping inside and letting the familiar warmth of your apartment wrap around him. The faint scent of your perfume lingered in the air, soothing the tension in his shoulders. But the quietness unsettled him. It was too still.
âBaby?â His voice echoed softly, searching through the silence.
He stepped into the kitchen, placing the flowers on the counter with care before peeling off his smoke-scented hoodie. His eyes darted around the room, hoping to see you standing there with that bright smile that never failed to melt his heart. But you were nowhere to be found.
A gentle frown formed on his lips.Â
âBaby?â His voice was a little louder this time, concern lacing his words.
He moved down the hall and quietly opened the door to your room.Â
Relief flooded through him as he found you slumped over your desk, your head resting on a mess of papers, your shoulders rising and falling in steady, peaceful breaths. Your hair was tousled, cascading over your face, soft and wild.
Mingyuâs heart softened, his gaze tender as he took in the sight of you. You looked so serene, your features softened by sleep. It amazed him how easily just being near you could ease the tension that had built up over his long shift. All the exhaustion, the chaos, the fearâit all faded away, replaced by a calmness that only you could bring.
With careful, quiet steps, he crossed the room and crouched beside you. His fingers moved instinctively, brushing a stray strand of hair from yourr face. He traced the delicate curve of your cheek, his touch feather-light as his thumb moved in slow circles. Yourr skin was warm beneath his fingers, grounding him in a way nothing else could.
He leaned in, his voice a whisper.Â
âI missed you, baby.â His chest tightened, not with worry but with an overwhelming sense of love. This was his safe placeâright here, by your side.
He reached for your glasses, gently slipping them off your face. But as he did, you stirred, a soft groan escaping your lips as your brows knitted together. Your eyes fluttered open, hazy with sleep as you struggled to focus.
âGyuâŠ?â Your voice was quiet, fragile, still laced with the remnants of your dreams.
Mingyuâs smile softened, his heart swelling at the sound of his name on your lips.
âHey, baby,â he murmured, his voice dripping with affection.
âLetâs get you to bed, hmm?â
You blinked up at him, your gaze sleepy and unfocused. Your lips curved into a faint, drowsy smile as you reached for him, your fingers wrapping loosely around his wrist. The simple touch sent a warmth spreading through his chest, anchoring him.
Without hesitation, he slipped his arms under you, lifting you with ease. You instinctively snuggled into his chest, your face burying in the crook of his neck as you let out a content sigh. Mingyuâs heart raced, his grip tightening around you as he carried you to bed.
He laid you down gently, tucking the blanket around you. Just as he was about to pull away, your fingers curled around his shirt, your hold firm despite your sleepy state.
âBaby?â he asked softly, amusement coloring his voice.
Your brows furrowed, voice muffled as you mumbled into his neck,
âStay⊠missed you.â Your words were soft, fragile, like a confession meant only for him to hear.
Mingyuâs heart fluttered, warmth blooming in his chest. He smiled, his fingers brushing your hair back as he sat on the edge of the bed, his thumb stroking your cheek.Â
âI missed you too,â he whispered, his voice raw with emotion. âMore than youâll ever know.â
Your hold on him tightened, your body instinctively curling closer.Â
âSmell like smokeâŠâ You mumbled, your nose wrinkling as you buried your face in his shirt. âDonât like it.â
Mingyuâs chest vibrated with quiet laughter, his fingers tracing soothing patterns along your arm.
âI know, baby. Let me wash up, and then Iâm all yours. Okay?â
Your eyes fluttered open, gaze locking onto his. You looked at him for a long moment, your eyes softening as your fingers reluctantly loosened.Â
âOkay⊠but hurry back.â Mingyu leaned down, pressing a lingering kiss to your forehead.Â
âI will. I promise.â His lips lingered for a second longer, savoring the warmth of your skin before he forced himself to pull away.
As he stood, he watched your eyelids grow heavy, body sinking into the mattress as you drifted back to sleep. His heart swelled with love, his chest tightening as he took in her peaceful expression.
For a moment, he just stood there, his gaze tender as he watched you. Everything he did, every risk he tookâit was all for you. To come back to this. To come back to you.Â
He reached out, his fingers brushing over your hand as he whispered,Â
âI love you.â It was a promise, a truth heâd carry with him through every flame, every danger.
With one last, longing look, he turned and headed to the bathroom, his heart lighter, his mind at peace. Tonight, he was home. And there was no place heâd rather be.

The rich, savory aroma of garlic and beef filled the cozy space of Mingyu's kitchen, mingling with the warmth of the room. You stood at the stove, movements rhythmic as you stirred the mix, but your mind wandered, lost in the events of the past week.Â
It had been a whirlwind of work, life, and moments that felt fleeting, leaving you with a quiet sense of unease you couldnât shake.
Suddenly, a familiar warmth pressed against your back, and you tensed for just a second before soft laughter bubbled up from your chest. Mingyuâs arms snaked around your waist, pulling you gently into his strong, comforting embrace. His body molded perfectly against yours, and you could feel his steady heartbeat through the fabric of your shirt, grounding you in the moment.
âBoo,â he whispered in your ear, a mischievous grin evident in his voice. His lips grazed the soft skin of your neck, sending a gentle shiver down your spine.
A soft giggle escaped your lips, the sound light and carefree as you melted into his hold. His presence, so warm and familiar, eased the weight on your heart.
âYouâre ridiculous,â you murmured, leaning back into him, feeling the solidness of his form against your own.
Mingyuâs pout appeared before he spoke again, his voice tinged with playful frustration.
âWhy arenât you ever surprised when I sneak up on you?â
Your eyes fluttered closed as you tilted your head slightly, the faintest smile tugging at your lips.
âBecause I can hear you, silly,â you replied, voice soft, but full of affection.
Mingyu laughed, the sound light and warm, but he couldnât resist pressing the issue.
âWhat? But how? I swear Iâm quiet.â Your smile deepened as you turned in his arms to face him.Â
You reached up to cup his cheek, thumb brushing lightly over his skin as you spoke with a tenderness that was only for him.
âGyu⊠Iâve become so used to everything about you. The way you move, the way you speak, the little things you do without even realizing it. Iâve learned all of it, and itâs like I can sense you even before youâre here.â You placed a soft kiss on his lips, heart fluttering as you felt his warmth.Â
âItâs just you.â
Mingyuâs gaze softened, his arms tightening around you as if to pull you even closer. There was a moment of quiet between them, a rare stillness that spoke volumes.Â
Even as they sat on the sofa, you nestled comfortably between Mingyuâs legs, your back pressed against his chest, the faint hum of the movie playing on the large TV screen barely registering in the background.
The soft glow of the television flickered across their faces, casting gentle light that danced in the quiet space of the room.
Mingyuâs arms were wrapped around you, one hand resting on your waist, the other gently tracing patterns across your arm.
The movement was slow and calming, as though he was trying to imprint every inch of you onto his memory.
Your eyes were half-closed, head resting against his shoulder, your body relaxing into his warmth. There was a peacefulness in this moment, something simple yet so profound, like the world outside could spin and spin, but they were safe here, cocooned in each otherâs arms.
Your hand found his fingers interlacing naturally as if they belonged together. It was a quiet gesture, but it meant everything. You didnât need to say anything; the comfort of his touch was enough to speak the words you sometimes struggled to express.
âYou okay?â His voice was soft, the words barely louder than a whisper, but full of concern. He knew you too well not to sense when something was off, even when you tried to hide it.
You let out a quiet sigh, resting your head further against your chest.Â
âYeah it's justâŠâ You turned your head slightly to look up at him, eyes soft but distant, lost in thought.
Mingyuâs hand moved to your cheek, gently guiding you to look him in the eyes. There was no rush, no pressureâjust the unspoken promise that he was there, completely present for you.
âTalk to me, baby.â His words were soothing, full of care.
For a long moment, you just looked at him, chest rising and falling slowly as if contemplating how much you wanted to share. Finally, you let out a soft breath.Â
âItâs one of my students,â You murmured, voice tinged with concern. You had been quiet for most of the evening, but now, in the peace of Mingyuâs arms, you couldnât hold it in any longer.
âIâm worried about them.â
Mingyu stayed silent for a moment, letting the weight of your words settle in the room. He knew how much your students meant to you, how you carried their struggles with you. He gently pulled you closer, his hand brushing through your hair as a quiet reassurance.
Your voice wavered as you continued, your fingers absentmindedly tracing the fabric of Mingyuâs shirt.
âIâm worried that their home isnât safe... that their safety might be compromised. I want to help, but I donât know how, Gyu. Itâs like Iâm powerless, and itâs... itâs eating me up inside.â
Mingyuâs heart ached at the helplessness in your voice, at the way you carried the world on your shoulders as if it were yours alone to bear. He had seen it beforeâthe way you absorbed the pain of others and tried to fix everything. And it hurt him, knowing that sometimes, you couldnât.
He lifted your chin gently, tilting your face toward his.
âY/nâŠâ he said softly, his voice full of understanding. âYou donât have to carry this alone. Youâve already done so much just by noticing it. But you canât fix everything yourself.âÂ
Your eyes filled with quiet frustration, the weight of your worry pressing down on you.Â
âBut what do I do? I canât just ignore it, Gyu. What if something happens to them?â
Mingyuâs hand cupped your cheek tenderly, his gaze never leaving yours.
âThen we get the right people involved. You have resources, Y/n. You can talk to the school social worker. They can help. They know how to navigate these situations and provide support.â
You blinked, the suggestion slowly sinking in.
âThe social worker,â you murmured thoughtfully.
âI didnât think of that.â The relief that washed over you was subtle but noticeable. You had been so caught up in trying to fix everything yourself that you hadnât thought to lean on the people trained to handle these kinds of situations.
Mingyu nodded, his expression gentle yet firm. âYouâve got a whole team behind you. You donât have to bear this burden alone. And youâre not failing anyone by reaching out for help. Youâre doing the right thing.âÂ
You let out a shaky breath, the knot in your chest loosening just a little. You could feel the tension in your body start to ease, the idea of involving someone who knew what they were doing making you feel like maybe, just maybe, there was a way to help your student without carrying the weight of it all.Â
âI donât know what Iâd do without you,â you whispered, voice barely audible, but filled with gratitude.
Mingyu smiled softly, his thumb brushing over your cheek in a gesture that was both soothing and grounding.
âYouâll never have to know,â he whispered back. âIâll always be here for you. And when you need more help, youâve got meâand the rest of the people who care about you.â
Your eyes glistened with unshed tears, overwhelmed by the tenderness of his words.
âThank you, Gyu,â you murmured, feeling a sense of calm wash over you.Â
âI think you just gave me the clarity I needed.â Mingyu kissed the top of your head, holding you close.
âThatâs what Iâm here for, baby. You donât ever have to carry it all by yourself.â

âDoes anyone remember what day it is today?â You asked cheerfully, voice warm and inviting as you looked around at your eager students. The classroom was filled with energy, and your studentsâ faces lit up at the question.
Hands shot up in every direction, each one more excited than the next, the air buzzing with enthusiasm.
âYes, Nayeon?â You called, eyes sparkling with affection as you pointed to one of your more vocal students.
âWeâre having a guest speaker!â Nayeon said brightly, her voice full of anticipation.
You smiled, heart swelling with pride.Â
âThat is correct! Good job, Nayeon!â You praised her, voice soft and encouraging, making Nayeonâs face flush with happiness.
âNow, does everyone remember what we do when we have a guest speaker?â You asked, your tone still upbeat but with a gentle expectation.
There was a brief pause before they all collectively nodded, their faces bright and attentive.
âWe listen and be respectful,â they answered in mixed unison, their voices harmonizing in a chorus of enthusiasm and discipline.
Your smile widened, heart swelling at how engaged and cooperative your students were.
Thatâs right!â You said, voice filled with pride. âYouâre all such great listeners, I know weâre going to make our guest feel so welcome today.â
The students beamed at your words, their faces lighting up with the promise of a new experience, their eager energy palpable in the air.Â
Just then, a knock echoed through the classroom, instantly drawing the attention of every child. Their heads turned in unison, eyes wide with anticipation.
âAh! Speaking of! I think theyâre here!â Your voice was laced with excitement, your own heart fluttering with eagerness. You loved seeing your students so animated, their curiosity palpable.
With a bright smile lighting up your face, you walked to the door, your steps quick and full of enthusiasm. You turned the knob and opened the door, your smile widening as your eyes landed on the visitor.
Standing before you was someone tall and charismatic, their presence immediately filling the doorway. His uniform was neat, his posture confident, and his eyes sparkled with warmth.
Your chest fluttered, heart skipping a beat at the familiar face. His smile matched yours, wide and sincere, a silent exchange passing between them.
âHey,â he greeted softly, his voice gentle but steady.
âHi,â you responded, cheeks tinged with a faint blush. Gathering yourself, you stepped aside, gesturing for him to enter.Â
âCome on in.â
Turning to face your students, your voice carried a bright, cheerful note. âClass, our special guest is here!â
Excitement rippled through the room, the childrenâs faces lighting up with awe and curiosity. They leaned forward in their seats, eyes glued to the visitor as he stepped into the room with a friendly wave.
You watched as his presence captivated your students, the energy in the room buzzing with anticipation.
âNow, class,â you began, tone playful yet instructive, âdoes anyone know what he is?â
The students burst out in unison, their voices overlapping in an excited chorus,Â
âA firefighter!!â
Their enthusiasm filled the room, their eyes wide with admiration as they took in the figure before them, dressed in his crisp uniform that symbolizes bravery and heroism.
Mingyuâs smile softened as he looked at the eager faces before him. He gave a small nod, his voice warm and inviting,Â
âThatâs right! Iâm a firefighter. And Iâm here to teach you all about fire safety today.â
A chorus of âWow!â and âCool!â erupted from the children, their excitement contagious.
Your heart swelled with joy, seeing how mesmerized your students were. You couldnât help but steal a glance at Mingyu, chest tightening with affection at how effortlessly he connected with them.
Seeing that the students were busily scribbling away at their desks, their tiny hands moving swiftly across paper as they eagerly answered the questions on the safety worksheet, You felt a warm smile spread across your face. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and you couldnât help but feel proud of how engaged they were.
Quietly, you made your way over to where Mingyu stood near the classroom window, his tall frame leaning casually against the wall as he watched the children with a soft, fond look in his eyes.Â
As you approached, Mingyu turned to you, his lips curling into a gentle smile that sent a flutter through your chest. His eyes sparkled, reflecting his admiration not only for the children but also for you.
âAgain, thank you for doing this.â Your voice was soft, eyes shining with gratitude as you looked up at Mingyu.Â
Mingyuâs gaze softened, his eyes never leaving yours. Without a word, he reached for your hand, his fingers gently wrapping around yours. His touch was warm, grounding, his thumb slowly caressing the back of your hand in tender, soothing circles.
âOf course,â he murmured, his voice low and steady, laced with sincerity. His eyes bore into yours, filled with an affection so deep it made your heart stutter.
âIâd do anything for you⊠in a heartbeat.â
Your breath caught, his words sinking into your chest, wrapping around your heart. You could feel the heat rise to your cheeks, your pulse quickening at the raw honesty in his voice. He meant every word.
You opened her mouth to respond, but no words came out. Instead, you simply squeezed his hand, letting the warmth of his palm speak for you. Her heart raced, emotions swirling in a chaotic yet beautiful mess.
Mingyuâs eyes softened, his lips curving into a gentle smile as he took a small step closer, his presence enveloping you, comforting you.
âI love seeing you with them,â he whispered, his voice so soft you almost didnât catch it.
âYouâre incredible with kids, Y/n. Watching you teach⊠seeing how much you care⊠it just makes me fall for you even more.â
Your heart skipped, your breath hitching as your eyes widened, emotions flooding you. You hadnât expected him to be so open, so vulnerable. But that was Mingyuâwearing his heart on his sleeve, unafraid to show his love.
âMs. Y/n?â
You jumped slightly, your heart skipping a beat as you were snapped out of the bubble you and Mingyu were wrapped up in. You quickly pulled your hand from his grasp, cheeks flushing with embarrassment.Â
Mingyuâs fingers twitched as your warmth left his palm, his jaw tightening in disappointment. He didnât bother hiding his frown, his eyes lingering on you even as you turned toward the voice.
âYes, Matthew?â You asked, trying to compose yourself, voice slightly higher than usual.
Matthew looked up at you with his wide, innocent doe eyes, curiosity written all over his little face.
âAre you married to Mr. Fireman?â he asked, his question clear and loud, catching the attention of the rest of the students.Â
Your eyes widened, mouth falling open in shock. You could feel the heat crawling up your neck, cheeks burning.
âUhh... I... why do you think that, Matthew?â You stammered, gaze flickering to Mingyu, who had a smirk tugging at his lips, amusement dancing in his eyes.
âBecause I see my mommy and daddy holding hands like you and Mr. Firefighter did,â Matthew explained with the utmost innocence, his head tilting as he looked between the two adults. His statement was simple, matter-of-fact, and utterly mortifying for you.
A wave of giggles erupted from the other children, their curious gazes now bouncing between you and Mingyu.
âNo, no, no, sweetie,â You quickly said, your voice a little too high-pitched as you waved your hands in front of you.
âWeâre⊠weâre just friends. Good friends.â You emphasized the last two words, eyes flicking to Mingyu who simply raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by your flustered state.
Matthewâs eyebrows knitted together in confusion, his lips pursing. âBut⊠you were holding hands.â
âWell⊠sometimes friends hold hands too,â You said, voice wavering.
âRight, Mr. Fireman?â You turned to Mingyu, desperately hoping heâd play along.
Mingyu crossed his arms over his broad chest, leaning against the wall casually.
âThatâs right, buddy. Ms. Y/n is my very special friend.â He glanced up at you, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
âThe most special friend I have.â his gaze holding yours just a little longer than necessary. You felt the room grow warmer, your pulse quickening.
âOh⊠okay,â Matthew said, seemingly satisfied with that answer.
The other children slowly lost interest, returning to their coloring sheets.Â
You let out a sigh of relief, your shoulders sagging as you ran a hand through your hair.Â
âOh my gosh⊠I thought I was going to have a heart attack,â you muttered under your breath.
Mingyu straightened up, his laughter soft and warm.
âYou handled that pretty well,â he teased, moving closer. âThough, I didnât mind the idea of being married to you.â
Your eyes widened as you whipped your head to look at him, mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water.
âM-Mingyu!â You stammered, face burning. He laughed, his eyes sparkling as he reached out, brushing a strand of hair from your face.
âRelax, Iâm just teasing.â He winked before stepping back.
âBut⊠maybe one day.â

It was a normal day. You walked around your classroom, assisting your students when needed, a gentle smile on your face as you watched them hard at work. Their laughter and chatter filled the room, an atmosphere of innocence and joy.
But then, a knock was heard at the door. You looked up to see Ms. Jones, the kind woman who worked at the front office, standing there with a serious expression.
âOh, Ms. Jones, what can I do for you?â You asked, brows knitting together in slight concern.
Ms. Jones hesitated before speaking, her tone gentle.
âYou have a call waiting for you at the front office.â
âA call?â Your confusion deepened. It wasnât common for you to receive calls during school hours.
âWho is it?â
âItâs a Mr. Choi Seungcheol.â
Your heart dropped. Seungcheol? Mingyuâs department head? Why would he be calling you? Your mind raced, scenarios flashing through your mind, none of them good.
Noticing the worry flickering across your face, Ms. Jones placed a comforting hand on your arm.
âGo ahead, Iâll watch the students.â
You could only nod, feet moving before you could fully process the situation. Your heart thudded in your chest, each step down the hallway echoing louder than the last.
You burst into the front office, rushing to the phone. Your hands trembled slightly as you picked up the receiver, voice unsteady.
âHello? This is Y/n.â
âY/n, itâs Seungcheol.â His voice was calm but laced with a seriousness that made you grip the phone tighter.
âSeungcheol... Whatâs going on? Why are you calling me?â Your voice was barely above a whisper, your worst fears creeping into your mind.
There was a pause on the other end before Seungcheol spoke, his tone measured, trying to be as gentle as possible. â
âMingyuâs had... an accident on the job.â
Your knees buckled, hand gripping the edge of the desk to keep yourself steady.
âW-What? Is he... Is he okay?â Your voice cracked, panic evident.
âHeâs okay,â Seungcheol quickly reassured.Â
âHe got hurt during a rescue operation. Itâs a minor injury, but they took him to the hospital as a precaution. Heâs awake and talking, but... I thought youâd want to know.â
Relief flooded through you, but it was quickly replaced by a wave of fear and worry.Â
âWhich hospital?â
âSeoul General. Iâm heading there now, but... I thought youâd want to be there.â
âI... Thank you, Seungcheol.â Your voice wavered, eyes stinging with tears you refused to let fall.
âIâll be there as soon as I can.â
Hanging up the phone, you stood there for a moment, body frozen as your mind tried to catch up. Then, as if a switch had flipped, you sprang into action,Â
âMs. Kim, can you have Ms. Jones watch over my students? I have to go. It's an emergency.â Ms. Kim, the assistant nods.Â
âOf course.â
You didnât wait another second, bolting out of the school and towards your car. Your hands shook as you fumbled with your keys, finally managing to start the engine.
Your mind was a whirlwind of emotionsâfear, worry, and the overwhelming need to see Mingyu, to make sure he was okay. You gripped the steering wheel tightly, foot pressing down harder on the gas pedal as you sped towards the hospital, praying with every fiber of your being that he was truly okay.

Arriving at the hospital, your heart raced as you sprinted through the sliding doors, your eyes frantically scanning the signs until you found the front desk. You rushed over, breaths coming in quick gasps.
âHow may I help you?â The nurse behind the desk asked, her voice calm and steady.
You swallowed, trying to steady your voice.Â
âWhat room is Kim Mingyu in?â The nurseâs fingers tapped away at the keyboard, her eyes fixed on the screen.
âAre you family?â
The question made you falter for a moment, the word âfamilyâ echoing in your mind. But you quickly regain your composure.
âIâm his girlfriend.â The nurseâs gaze softened, and she gave a small nod.
âRoom 312, down the hall and to your right.â
You barely heard the rest of the directions as you took off, feet pounding against the tiled floor. Your heart was lodged in your throat, a mix of relief and fear swirling within you. You needed to see him, to see for yourself that he was okay.
You stood in front of the door, hand trembling as you pushed open the door.
Mingyu sat on the hospital bed, his arm wrapped in bandages. Despite the injuries, he managed a smile when he saw you, his eyes lighting up.
âHey, baby...âÂ
âWhat happened?â You ask, walking up to him, examining his bandaged arm.Â
Mingyu offered you a small, reassuring smile, trying to downplay the worry etched on your face.
âJust a little burn. Nothing serious. Doctors say I should be good to go home."Â
Your eyes narrowed, fingers trembling slightly as you gently touched the edge of the bandage.
âNothing serious? Seungcheol called me Gyu. Do you know how terrified I was? I thought...â your voice caught in your throat, frustration lacing every word.
âI thought it was something worse.âHis face softened, guilt washing over him.Â
âIâm sorry... I didnât mean to scare you. Itâs just... part of the job, you know?â
âThat doesnât make it okay!â Your voice rose, the tension breaking free. You stepped back, wrapping her arms around yourself.Â
âYou get hurt, and I just... Iâm supposed to sit around and wait for a phone call?â Your eyes stung with unshed tears, a mixture of anger and worry swirling in them.
Mingyu stood, his expression shifting to concern as he reached his hand out for you only for you to dodge his grasp.Â
âY/n...â
âNo. You donât get it, Mingyu.â your shoulders shook as you tried to steady your breathing.
âEvery time you go out there, I worry that... that you might not come back. And then today... Today I got a call, and I couldnât breathe. I was so scared.â
âBaby, it's okay. I'm okay. It's nothing serious.â Mingyu again reached out to you, his voice soft and reassuring. But you took a step back, arms crossing tightly over your chest, eyes fixed on the bandage wrapped around his arm.
âBabyâ?â Mingyuâs words were cut off by the door opening, Seungcheol and Jihoon walking in.
âHi Y/n.â Jihoon greeted, his usual warm smile faltering when he noticed your stiff posture. You forced a tight smile, but it didnât reach your eyes.
âYou okay, Gyu?â Seungcheol asked, his gaze flicking between you and his friend. Mingyu nodded, his eyes never leaving your face.
âYeah. I'm fine.â But even as he spoke the words, his chest tightened, the unspoken tension heavy in the air.
Your jaw clenched, fingers digging into your side as you took a shaky breath.
âIâll wait in the car,â you said, voice flat, devoid of its usual warmth. Before anyone could respond, you turned on your heel and walked out, the door clicking shut behind you.
Mingyu stared at the closed door, his heart sinking. He could still see the worry etched on your face, the way your shoulders had tensed, how your eyes had lingered on his injury before you turned away.

The car ride to Mingyuâs home was unbearably tense. You kept your hands tightly gripping the steering wheel, knuckles pale and jaw set.Â
Mingyu sat next to you, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, his mind in a whirlwind. His arm throbbed faintly under the bandage, but it was nothing compared to the ache in his chestâknowing you were angry and hurt. He wanted to speak, but the words felt like they would only make things worse.
As they pulled into his driveway, you were out of the car before it had fully stopped, slamming the door behind you. Mingyu winced at the sound, his heart sinking. He quickly followed you inside, closing the door gently behind him.
He found you standing in the living room, arms crossed as you stared at the floor. Your shoulders were tense, jaw clenched.
âBaby... Iââ
You spun around to face him, voice trembling with the weight of your feelings.Â
âHow many times do I have to say it, Mingyu? Youâre always putting yourself in danger, and you never think about what it does to me, what it does to us.â Your voice broke slightly, but you fought to keep it together.
âYou donât see how scared I am every time you walk out that door.â
Mingyu looked at you, his face full of exhaustion, but his words came out harsh.Â
âIâm fine, Y/n. Itâs just a scratch. Why are you making such a big deal out of this?â
Your breath hitched, eyes burning with unshed tears as his words stung deep. You took a step forward, chest tight with emotion, but you refused to let the tears fall.
âBecause every time, I have to wonder if you're going to come home. I canât just sit here, not knowing if youâll come back alive. I canât live like that, Mingyu.â Yourvoice was quieter now, but it held a rawness that left you trembling.
Mingyuâs expression flickeredâsurprise, guilt, then something hard, like he didnât know what to do with what you were saying. His jaw clenched, and he threw his hands up in frustration.
âI donât need you to tell me how to do my job, Y/n!â His tone was sharp, and for a moment, he looked like he wanted to run away from it all.
âI know what Iâm doing. I donât need you treating me like Iâm just some fragile thing you have to protect!â
The words were out before he even realized it. But as soon as he said them, a heavy silence filled the room. The sharpness of his voice hung in the air like a cloud, and you flinched, stepping back. Your chest tightens, your throat closing in on itself. Was this what he really thought? Did he not care about how scared you were?Â
Were you just an annoyance to him?
You swallowed hard, tears now welling up, threatening to spill over. But you held them back, blinking rapidly to clear your vision. You shook your head, voice wavering, full of hurt.Â
âDo you even care how I feel, Mingyu?â your voice cracked, as you stepped back, trying to put distance between you two.
The air between them felt suffocating, heavy with the weight of all the unspoken words.
Mingyu sighed deeply, his hand running through his hair in frustration.
âIâm tired, Y/n. I canât deal with this right now.â His tone was sharp, but beneath the surface, there was a tremor of guilt he couldnât shake off.Â
He took a step toward you, but you recoiled as if he had burned you, your eyes wide with hurt and disbelief.
âFine. If you donât want to deal with me, then I wonât bother you,â You spat, your words sharp as a knife.Â
You shook your head, tears welling up but refusing to fall. Your voice wavered with a mixture of anger and heartache, but you weren't going to let him see the full extent of how much it hurt.
You couldnâtânot when he was acting like this, not when he made you feel like you were overreacting.Â
You couldnât keep doing this. You couldnât keep putting yourself through this cycle of fear and pain just to be with someone who didnât seem to understand you at all.
Without another word, you turned on your heel and stormed towards the door. Mingyuâs voice caught in his throat, the words not even fully formed before you were gone.
âY/nâwaitâŠâ He rushed toward you, but you were already out the door, the harsh slam of it echoing in the apartment, like a painful reminder of everything that had just happened.
He stood there, stunned, his chest heavy, the tension in the air thick and suffocating. His fingers grazed his face, wiping away the sweat and frustration, but it didnât help. He had hurt you. And he didnât know how to fix it.
He sank onto the couch, his head in his hands, his mind spinning, and all he could hear was the sound of the door slamming behind you.
He felt like heâd lost something that he wasnât sure he could get back.

You parked your car in front of your apartment building, muscles relaxing as you turned off the engine. Visiting your mom always left you feeling warm and nostalgic, but today it also left you feeling heavy. Your mom had asked about Mingyu, and you had brushed it off, pretending everything was fine. You sighed, heart aching just at the thought of their argument.
As you approached the building, you noticed the apartment manager standing by the entrance, a few workers scattered around him. One of them was examining a bundle of wires near the electrical box. Your curiosity piqued, and you approached with a friendly wave
âEvening, Mr. Lee. Whatâs going on?â you asked, glancing at the mess of wires.
The manager turned, offering a polite smile.
âAh, Y/n. Just some loose wires needing fixing. Nothing to worry about. We noticed a few flickering lights in the hallways, so weâre getting it sorted out.â
âOh, good. Those lights were starting to creep me out,â You joked, smile faltering slightly as your thoughts drifted back to Mingyu.
Mr. Lee laughed, shaking his head. âYeah, wouldnât want any ghosts haunting the place.â
You forced a laugh, trying to shake off the unease that had settled in your chest. âWell, thanks for taking care of it. Have a good night, Mr. Lee.â
âYou too, Y/n. Let us know if you need anything.â
You nodded, giving the workers one last glance before heading inside. The hallway was dim, the air heavy with the scent of dust and metal. Your steps echoed as you made your way up to your apartment, the quietness wrapping around you.Â
Unlocking your door, you stepped inside, setting your bag on the counter and kicking off your shoes. Your eyes lingered on the living room, memories of nights spent laughing and cuddling with Mingyu flashing through your mind. Your chest tightened, and you shook your head, pushing the thoughts away.
You needed to stop thinking about him. If he wanted space, youâd give it to him. But your heart ached, a dull pain settling in your chest.Â
You hummed softly to yourself as you moved about in your apartment, tidying up after dinner. You wiped her hands on a kitchen towel, your gaze drifting to your phone on the counter. You missed him. You missed his smile, his voice, his arms around you.Â
It had been a week since the fight, and the silence between them was eating at you. You sighed, leaning against the counter, contemplating calling him.Â
A faint, acrid smell pulled you from your thoughts. You sniffed the air, brows knitting together. It was faint at first, just a whisper of smoke. You looked around, wondering if youâd left something on the stove. But everything was off.Â
The smell grew stronger, more suffocating. Your chest tightened as you moved towards the door, curiosity turning into concern.Â
The moment you reached the door, you heard itâthe sound of the fire alarm blaring, your blood ran cold hearing the unmistakable crackling noise of fire.Â
Then, you saw it. Smoke began seeping through the cracks around your door frame, curling into your apartment like sinister fingers. Panic surged through you, heart thundering in your chest.Â
Your hands shook as you grabbed the doorknob, instinctively trying to escape. The moment your fingers touched the metal, pain shot through your hand like lightning. You yelped, jerking back, cradling your hand to your chest. The doorknob was scorching hot, the skin on your palm already blistering from the burn.
Your heart raced, fear clawing at you as you stumbled back, mind spinning as smoke continued to seep into the apartment, growing thicker by the second. Your breathing grew labored, the acrid smell stinging your nose and throat.Â
You ran to the window, body trembling as you fumbled with the latch. Your burned hand throbbed, pain radiating up your arm as you struggled to pull it open. It wouldnât budge. You yanked at it, panicking, making your actions frantic and clumsy.Â
âCome on⊠pleaseâŠâ you choked, tears streaming down your face as you fought with the window. It was jammed.Â
You were trapped.Â
Your knees buckled, and you slid down to the floor, pressing yourself against the wall. Â
Was this it? Was this how it would end?
Mingyuâs face flashed before your eyesâhis bright smile, his warm embrace, the way he looked at you like you were his whole world.Â
A sob escaped your lips. You hadnât made up. The last thing you had said to him was out of anger.Â
âMingyuâŠâ his name fell from your lips in a broken whisper.Â
You were so sorry. You didnât want this to be the end. You wanted to tell him that you loved him, that you were scared not just for yourself but for himâfor the both of you.Â
The room spun, darkness encroaching on your vision. Your head grew heavy, body weak as smoke invaded your lungs. You fought to stay conscious, but your body betrayed you. Your eyelids fluttered, breathing shallow.Â
As you slipped into unconsciousness, one final thought echoed in your mind.Â
âPlease come back to meâŠâ
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BURN FOR YOU Kim Mingyu x Reader (TEASER)
A/n: Okay... let's see how this goes. This is my first time doing this so you can say this is my test run. If this post gets some reaction then I'll consider posting the whole fic though it might be released in two parts because it's a lot...
Pairing: Firefighter!Mingyu x Teacher!Reader
Genre: fluff fluff fluff, eventual smut.
Word count: 517 (for teaser) As of right now there is 2k words for the full fic.
Warnings: No warning for teaser! In the full fic, the reader will be trapped in a burning building and suffer from night terrors. Eventual smut.
Summary: Three and a half years after meeting each other, Mingyu and Y/n are heavily in love with each other. But what happens when the pressure of Mingyu's job and Y/n's fear clashes?

The sound of the alarm went off in the once silent room. The sound of the bed sheets rustling as the sleeping bodies stirred awake.Â
A quiet groan left Mingyu's lips as he reached for his phone on the nightstand, turning off the alarm before turning back in bed. His arms finding home on his beloved girlfriend's waist, pulling her body flush against his.Â
You let out a hum, enjoying the warmth of your boyfriend as he nuzzled his face into the crook of your neck, peppering light kisses.Â
For a moment, the only sound heard in the room was your faint breathing.Â
You placed your hand on Mingyu's arm, gently squeezing his arm to wake him up.Â
"Gyu..." He hummed in response.Â
"You need to get up." Mingyu protested, burrowing his face deeper into the crook of your neck and tightening his arms around your waist.Â
"I don't want to." He mumbled into your neck.Â
"But you have to. Another life is waiting to be saved." You gently pushed Mingyu. Turning around to face your beefy teddy boyfriend. You caressed his cheek, peppering his face with kisses that causes his lips to curve into a small smile.
"Come on. I'll make breakfast for you." Mingyu finally opens his eyes. Letting out a tired sigh as he shakes his head.Â
"No it's okay. You can go back to sleep." He says, caressing your head.Â
"Are you sure?" He nods.Â
"I know you're still sleepy."Â
With great reluctance, Mingyu got out of bed, walked over to the connected bathroom and got ready for the day.Â
Once he got ready, he went back into the room, a loving smile on his lips as he stared at his lovely girlfriend who was fighting back sleep.Â
With quiet steps, he walked over to the bed, gently holding your hand as he leaned down to place a loving kiss on your forehead. You smile at the warmth of his lips as he placed another kiss on your lips.Â
"I love you." Mingyu whispered.Â
"I love you too..."Â
Locking the door of your apartment, Mingyu walked through the hall, a soft smile on his face as he mentally prepared for his surely busy day ahead. As he made his way toward the exit, his eyes caught a flicker above. He glanced up to see a loose light fixture swaying slightly, the bulb dimming and brightening with each movement.
His brows knitted together in concern. That looks like an accident waiting to happen, he thought, instinctively assessing the potential hazard. He made a mental note to mention it to the building manager later. Safety was always on his mind, even when he wasnât on duty.
Satisfied that heâd bring it up soon, Mingyu continued out the door, the morning sun greeting him as he stepped into the parking lot. Sliding into his car, he started the engine, the familiar hum grounding him as he backed out of the space. With one last glance at the building, his thoughts drifted back to you, his heart warm at the memory of your sleepy smile that morning.
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â debauched | ft. stepbro! mingyu
â pairings; mingyu x fem! reader â genre; smut â w.c; 4.5k+ â warnings; stepbrother! mingyu, gyu wears glasses (yes this is a warning), debauchery, oral (f.receiving), mate press, raw sex, creampie, dubcon, fucking while parents are in the room, fingering, handjob, pussy slapping, jealousy, mingyu is kinda toxic, panty stealing, somnophilia, spitting kink, exhibitionism, doggy, choking, public indecency, mentions of food â a/n; im so sorry for this monstrosity. i was possessed and i refuse to do damage control đ (thanks to @miabebe for assisting my lunacy and giving me ideas lol.)

âfuck, you can't do this to me.â
âi can't do what to you?â you question your step-brother as he follows you into the bathroom. you don't mind it and grab your toothbrush and the paste.
âthis,â he gestures towards you, more specifically the nightwear you're wearing. a cute cropped tank top with a matching pair of underwear. it's patterned with little flower prints and lined with lace.
âi'm not doing anything. not my fault you're a horn dog.â
you don't entertain him any more and brush your teeth. and neither does he, opting to grind himself on you. his hard-on presses on your ass and his hands wander all over you, skating over your skin with experienced expertise.
you give into his wishes and bend over a bit while going on with your night routine. his calloused hands slip under your top, and squeeze your tits. your nipples pebble under his touch, complying to his wishes just the same. he pinches the buds with urgency, just the way his hips grind on yours.
without much reaction, you continue brushing. but your body is growing hot with every second, and the need to have him inside you is insatiable. you wish your dad never married his mom for various reasons, and this is one of them.
ây'smell so good.â he slurs, sniffing your neck like a hound dog. his tongue traces your jugular, tasting your sweet perspiration. one of his hands travel down south, toying with hem of your pantyâ
knock, knock.
mingyu throws himself off you, startled by whomever was on the outside.
âhoney, are you in there?â your dad's voice resonates through the door and you give him a gargled âyes.â he wishes you a good night and walks off.
mingyu takes it as a cue to use the other door, connected to his bedroom and enters it. through the closed door, you hear dad checking upon him before he walks away again.
with a sigh, you rinse your mouth. and an examination of your panty reveals a soaked patch staining it. with annoyance and longing in the mix, you discard the cloth into the laundry hamper.
[ ... ]
the creak of the floorboards stir you awake and your eyes fall on a figure standing in front of you. startled, you turn on the lights and scramble to protect yourself.
only to be met with the sight of mingyu, holding your panty to his nose as he squeezes himself through his grey sweatpants. the outline of his cock is visible through the cloth. your mouth salivates and your eyes snap up to his. his dark eyes look down at you through his glasses, the depravity of his thoughts seen through his gaze.
mingyu doesn't say anything and hooks his hand underneath your knees and pulls you to the edge of the bed. in one swift go, your panties are gone, causing you to yelp in surprise. feeling shy with the sudden exposure, you close your legs.
he moves to your wardrobe, quickly retrieving a tie from there.
âgyu, no.â you warn but he doesn't listen. despite your protests, he ties up your hands behind your back. you sigh in defeat, âbut you should stop when i tell you to.â
âi know.â his deep voice sends a frenzy in your stomach and your legs part on their own.
he licks your lips, invading them with ease. his boner prods your thighs as he makes out with you. you cant your hips, chasing some of that delicious friction. mingyu tuts in response and looks down to where you're desperately grinding against him.
he descends down, skating his lips and teeth over the skin of your neck and torso. warm breath greets your sensitive skin that's coated with arousal. he kisses the plump flesh of your thighs, ghosting his canines over them.
he slowly reaches your core and gives it a kitten lick. you whine, and buck your hips up. flame licks your skin and the lewdness of the situation makes you desperate.
when his lips meet your cunt, it's unexpected. a loud gasp tears from your lips at the force of it. he places an open mouth kiss to your heat and his hands force your legs as apart as possible.
his tongue glides over your cunt, licking up your arousal. it's nothing soft or sweet, only rough and desperate. he sucks and slurps on your whole, sending waves of pleasure through your body. he shakes his head side to side, tongue prodding at your folds.
it's impossible to contain your moans but you try your best. the cold plastic of his glasses kiss your skin whenever you try to close your legs. he eats you out like a starved dog.
your hole clenches around nothing and mingyu fills it with his tongue. he pushes his tongue in and out of you, the wet sounds of which fills the room. the sensation causes your hips to buck up into his face.
âah!â you moan, loudly. you just don't find it in yourself to care anymore when he thumbs your clit. he pulls away, a string of spit connecting his lips to your cunt. you look down to find him staring at you over his fogged up glasses. it slid down, letting you see his eyes uncovered.
he spits on your cunt, the warm glob drips down your folds as he maintains eye contact with you. he licks up a large stripe, savoring your taste on his tongue. his tongue prods at your hole again and he fills you up. but this time, it's slower.
your gummy walls clench around his tongue, overstimulated by his thumb on your clit. your moans echo through the room again and a knot builds in your stomach. mingyu picks up his pace, returning to slurping your cunt.
the knot gets tighter and tighter, till it breaks, leaving you a babbling and trembling mess. you black out from the intensity of the orgasm and your moans cease.
mingyu licks up your climax, not wasting a drop of it. with a final kiss to your clit, he pulls away. as much as he wants to split you open on his cock now, he can't. he respects your wishes but that doesn't stop him from leaving a present for you.
he pumps his twitching cock to the sight of you. it doesn't even take a minute till he's moaning your name and spilling his seed on your thighs and stomach. he wants to finish inside you and see his load spill out of your pretty lips but he decides it for another day.
squelch.
you shift.
more wet squelches resonate from beneath the blanket you're sharing with your stepbrother. your lips shudder as you release a sharp breath.
a family movie night. it was what it was supposed to be. that is, till your parents fell asleep and mingyu sneaked his hand inside your shorts as you both sit on the couch.
two of his fingers are buried up to the hilt in your cunt, slowly drilling in and out of you. but it isn't enough and you want more, need more. your hands venture to find his cock beneath his pants. he simply spares you a glance before focusing on the movie again.
with a cautious glance to your dad and his mom, you tilt your head, pressing small kisses to his neck. his adam's apple bobs when you lick the column of his throat.
your hand finds his hardness beneath his underwear. wrapping your hand around the base, you pump him slowly. when your hand glides up to his tip, you rub your thumb over it, smearing the pre cum all over. a low hiss fills your ear and you smirk as he bucks into your hand.
you continue to kiss and bite his tan skin. his breathing turns sporadic, abdomen clenching with restraint. you're caught off-guard when he picks up his pace and curls his fingers against your sweet spot. you gasp, and clench around him.
âlook at the tv.â he teeth your earlobe, hot breath ghosting over your neck. goosebumps prickle all over your skin when his canines brush against your skin.
âyou both still awake?â the voice startles you and you try to remove your hand from beneath his pants but mingyu stops you. he wraps his other hand over yours, and guides in pumping his cock.
âyeah, we're gonna finish it.â he answers his mom who searches for her glasses while mingyu adjusts the blanket. when she puts it on, everything seems fine and well. she smiles at you both and wakes up your father to move him to the bedroom.
all while mingyu's jerking himself off with your hand and curling his fingers against your sweet spot. she wishes a goodnight, and you respond in unison. the moment her bedroom door locks, he pulls the blanket off.
your clothes along with his joins the blanket on the couch. he relaxes on the couch and makes you straddle him. his cock pokes your cunt, twitching with need. his hands perch on your hips as he guides you slowly down his cock.
âfuck,â he groans, seeing his cock disappear into your cunt.
you take purchase on his shoulders while preparing to ride him. broken moans fall from his lips as you start to bounce. his hands slide down to your ass, and he gropes and massages them.
in a hope to tone down his moans, he connects his lips to yours. tongue meets tongue as your moans mix together, creating a lewd symphony. your thighs slap against his and your arousal drips down his cock to his balls.
his cock splits you open deliciously. the swollen tip hits all the right spots with precision. he fits perfectly with you, like two puzzle pieces. the kiss turns sloppy and messy. your tongue glides over his and your spit mixes with his. you taste his lewd noises on your tongue, a fuel to ride him with more energy.
your pulse beats in your cunt, and you're clenching around him in no time. mingyu does his best and meets your hips with urgency. his lips wrap around your pebbled nipple, sucking with a fervor.
soon, only his hips are moving as he holds you still against him. his strong arms wrap around you, hips drilling into yours every millisecond. but his thighs tremble, giving away his approaching orgasm.
his movements turn sloppy and his moans louder. awareness seeps into your mind when you realise you both could be caught easily. somehow, it only arouses you further. you move against him desperately, feeling his cock kiss all the right places.
you grind against him, chasing friction. sensing your neediness, he slips his hand between your bodies. his thumb circles your clit and he takes your nipple into his mouth again. your nerves fire up, overwhelmed by the attention on your body.
your cunt clenches around his twitching cock. he whines your name with more urgency and you do the same. âfuck, mingyu.â
the orgasm washes over you with an intensity that makes you quiver in his hold. with you wildly clenching around him, he meets his climax as well. he doesn't pull out and warm ribbons of cum spill inside you.
âmingyu!â you gasp in shock but he shushes you with a kiss. his tongue slips past your lips, eager to suck on yours. he holds you still and empties his load inside you. your initial protest melts away as lust seeps into your skin again.
you feel so dirty but so, so good.
mingyu shuts the tv off and picks up the clothes, all while staying inside you. a surprised gasp falls from your lips when he picks you up and walks to his room. there, you fall asleep in his arms with his cock still buried deep inside you.
mingyu's vision turns green when he sees you laughing and chatting with your guy âfriend.â since when did you invite your guy friends to dinners at home?
he makes sure that he does not like that guy. didn't even bother learning his name. a seat draws abruptly and four pairs of eyes settle on mingyu. âdessert anyone?â
all except your dad agrees. âwait, take your sister with you. i don't want any broken dishes tonight.â
he doesn't spare you a glance and walks to the pantry. you follow him to choose whatever fits your appetite. maybe, you should've known better than to stay in a room alone with mingyu.
the moment the pantry door is shut, he's all over you.
âmingyuâstop, others are out there.â you gasp, feeling him shift his entire weight on you.
a low scoff resonates from his chest, âyou didn't care about others during our parent's wedding.â
the recall of the memory sets your nerves on fire. fuck. of course, he pulled that card.
there's no use in resisting him. especially when your body is screaming at you to submit to him. his hands itch to tear off the pretty dress you're wearing, but he decided against it.
instead, he lifts up your dress and yanks down your pretty matching underwear. a condescending chuckle resonates from his throat, âyou sure you just brought him over for dinner?â
his eyes turn a shade deeper when a thought strikes him.
âor, did you already fuck him?â
his tone sends a wave of arousal through your body. you felt like a prey being cornered by a predator. his gaze is animalistic as he looks down at you, his glasses slipping off his nose once again.
âno, no! we didn't-i didn'ââ
you're cut off when he slots his lips on yours. that alone is enough to elicit a moan from you. âgood girl,â
he backs away from you but keeps his hand under your dress, slowly hiking it up further till your glistening pussy greets his eyes. a sadistic grin stretches on his lips as he watches arousal drip from your cunt.
he collects the fluid and smears them on your cheeks and lips, earning a whine from you.
âmingyu, they'll be suspicious if we're gone for too long.â
âand?â
a sharp sting shoots through your core. it takes some seconds for you to realise that he slapped your cunt. your jaw falls slack in shock but mingyu isn't deterred. he looks at you with hooded eyes as he delivers another slap to your cunt.
you're embarrassingly wet now and it drips down your thighs. mingyu licks his fingers before slapping your core again. a few more slaps has you whining and trembling. your cunt only gets more and more wet with each slap.
âyou,â slap,
âare,â slap,
âmine.â slap.
he pokes his cheek with his tongue when you don't respond. a tut from his lips brings you back from euphoria and you stare at him with wide eyes. he roughly yanks you closer, one hand on the small of your back while another squeezes your cheek together.
you whine, more needy than ever. he shushes you, brushing his thumb over your lip. âit's ok, i can forgiââ
âspit in my mouth.â
he takes a few seconds to decipher what you said, so you repeat it. with more desperation. âmingyuu, spit it in my mouth. please!â
smugness fills his veins, and he's more than happy to oblige. he collects his saliva and spits it in your mouth when you push your tongue out with your eyes rolled back.
but your bliss is cut short when he places some dessert in your hand, nodding at you to go back. âand, i'm keeping this.â he pockets your panty and follows behind you.
your hand clasps the knob when he delivers a sharp slap to your ass. âfast. you wanna get caught or somethinâ?â
you were more than confused when mingyu sent a text that your âguy friendâ was waiting at home for you. given that, it's been a week since that dinner incident and you haven't even spoken to your friend since then.
but, you're not confused anymore. not when mingyu has you on all fours, pounding your cunt as your âfriendâ watches.
your wanton moans sync with the lewd skin slaps. his hands perch on your hips, maneuvering your body to his needs. heavy balls slap against your clit, providing you the utmost pleasure.
the fact that someone else is witnessing this debauchery doesn't bother you. in fact, it arouses you and floods your cunt with wetness. and because your parents are out of town, it gives you the freedom to be as loud as you can.
you arch your back, leaning into all of his touches. his hand ascends to your neck, fingers hooking into your hair. you yelp when he tugs on it, the sharp sting is delicious through your lust haze and you moan louder.
he releases his grip, opting for a painless gripâhis fingers wrap around your nape. the other still perches on your hips as he continues to pound you into the next dimension.
much to mingyu's amusement and annoyance, that guy's pumping his cock to the scene in front of him. with a roll of his eyes, he fucks your harder, with more force in his thrusts.
his movements are fluid. anyone can tell that this isn't a first for you both, that you've fucked multiple times before. he lands a slap on your ass, groping and spreading your cheeks.
even though, he's been fucking you straight for the past twenty minutes, he doesn't feel his climax anywhere near. so he arches your back and puts you in a chokehold. his biceps tighten around your neck, veins visible and pulsing with adrenaline.
âfuck! fuck! mingyu, pleaseââ loud, lewd moans fill his ears and he savors each syllable that falls from your lips. it pushes him to fuck you harder and harder, till you completely fall apart in his arms. till your mind melts, and all you can remember is him. only him.
you scream, the orgasm washing over you unexpectedly. you tremble in his hold, sensitive from your climax. but mingyu isn't done. he pushes you onto the mattress and you grip the duvet with the energy left in you.
mingyu abuses your hole, thrusting sharply as his orgasm creeps closer. his balls slap against your clit, aiding in your overstimulation. with another sharp thrust, he cums inside you. a loud groan rumbles from his chest, letting the voyeur in your room know that he's reached his climax.
he pulls out and with that, his load also spills out. mingyu falls on the bed next to you, heaving for breath. another moan resonates in the room, and he lifts his head to look at the guy with a raised eyebrow. ah, right.
with a grin, mingyu walks towards him. although he's smiling, it's anything but friendly.
âlisten, if any of this gets outââ
their conversation falls out of your earshot when your stepbrother starts whispering into his ears. but it isn't a mystery that he's threatening him. you don't bother with it much and fall asleep, feeling more spent than ever.
a memory plays out in your dreams, one that feels much more like the latter than the former.
[THE DAY OF YOUR PARENT'S WEDDING]
you groan out of annoyance and scream into your hands. nothing seems to be working your way today.
the heater doesn't work. your dad is marrying someone else, just six months after the divorce. your cereals were soggy. and, now you can't zip your fucking bridesmaid dress.
a knock on the door refocuses your attention. through the mirror, you see mingyu standing near the door. embarrassment shoots through your veins but you feign a smile and turn to look at him. before both of you can exchange words, his mother comes up.
âhi dear! oh, you look absolutely lovely.â she smiles at you, a genuine one. but you don't feel it in you to reciprocate it. you muster up your best smile and thank her, telling her the same.
âaww, thank you. oh, right! mingyu here said that he wanted to speak with you.â
your heart drops down to your stomach. ah, how could you forget your soon-to-be step brother from your list of mishaps? he isn't exactly mean or nice. he just acts as if you don't exist. and it hurts, especially when you feel such an attraction towards him.
you see him protest back, spitting something along the lines of âi never said that,â it worsens your nerves. she snaps at him, giving him a glare and you a smile. your heart palpitates when his mother closes the door and locks it.
mingyu doesn't say anything, instead takes time to compose himself. meanwhile, you contemplate on how to zip up your dress without further embarraâ âneed help with the zipper?â
âhuh? ye-yes.â well, shit.
he stalks towards you and you turn around, involuntarily. you move your hair out of the way for him. he places one of his hands on the exposed skin of your neck and the other zips up your dress, albeit slowly.
and you swear on god that he caresses your skin while doing so. but you sum it up to your horny brain playing tricks on you. âthank you,â you whisper, meeting his eyes through the mirror.
âyou're welcome.â his deep timbre voice shoots arousal down to your core and your body raises in temperature.
he inhales sharply before muttering, âmom wants me to get along with you.â
âbut i don't want to.â
it stings. more than you'd like to admit. he continues, not giving you a chance to respond. âi don't want them to marry. i suppose you don't either. and i certainly don't want to follow whatever fucking rules they say.â
his eyes are trained on you the entire time, and you maintain it. even though, your nerves are all over the place and you're trying really hard to focus on his eyes and not lips.
âwe could be good friends,â he suddenly moves closer. much closer. his body presses against yours and his hands settle on your hips. his chin rests on your shoulder and he maintains eye contact through the mirror. âonly, if you can obey somethings.â
that tingles your stomach and you're more than intrigued to know what he means.
âlike what?â
he smirks and breaks eye contact to look at you, rather than your reflection. âlike that i'd rather be your fuckbuddy than your stepbrother.â
mingyu's heart paces on its own and he prays to god that he didn't hallucinate the way you look at him sometimes. where your eyes drift and the emotion swirling behind them. his assumptions are affirmed true when you arch your back, pressing your ass against his crotch.
he tries to control his smile and maintain his image to you. which proves to be very hard when you whine so cutely, âoh, fuck me.â
the zipper he'd just done comes undone as he presses hot, open-mouthed kisses all over your nape and the exposed skin of your back. he presses his hard-on against your ass, feeling his cock sink into the plush flesh ofâ
âyou both have better made friends!â
he pushes away from you, but not before he zips your dress. he fixes his suit, and you pat down the perspiration on your face. she unlocks the door and smiles at you both.
âlook at you both! aww,â she engulfs you both in a hug, and you pray to god she doesn't feel your palpitating heart.
[...]
the elevator dings open and whoever was on the other side lets out a surprised noise and scrambles away. but you don't give a fuck neither does mingyu.
his tongue glides over yours in a hot, deep kiss, such that your faces are obscured to anyone who can stumble upon you. the heat of his body seeps into you, driving you absolutely crazy.
the elevator dings again, the automated doors opening to the floor of your room. his hands are all over your body and so are his lips. he nibbles on your ear lobe and neck, licking the patches of red he leaves behind.
you swipe the key card with much effort and finally get in. mingyu pins you to the door as soon as you get in, grinding his hard on against your stomach. he reconnects his lips with yours, humming in content.
the bed creaks with each of his thrusts. surely, there would be complaints from the neighbors but could care less about everything else. your mind can only focus on mingyu's cock drilling in and out of you.
mingyu's addicted to the image of you writhing in pleasure, underneath him. and the bulge of his cock that appears whenever he thrusts does little to soothe aching desire.
his balls slap your ass with each heavy thrust. your breaths mingle together as he splits you open on his cock. his canines ghost over your neck, and he sinks them into your skin, wanting to see how it looks. how you'd look with his mark.
you look perfect, he thinks, absolutely drunk on the idea of making you his.
it pushes him to fuck you harder. he pushes your knees on either side of your head, drilling his cock inside you deeper and deeper. your moans turn into screams with the drive of his cock. his leaking cock is buried to the hilt, hitting your sweet, spongy spot now and then.
you lose the ability to form coherent sources. only babbles and whines fall from your lips, absolutely drunk by his cock. mingyu adds to it by reaching a hand down between your bodies to rub your clit. the delicious friction has you mewling and canting your hips.
your nails rake his back as he continues to pound your cunt with all of his strength. that combined with the clit stimulation makes you sob and squirm underneath him. your legs quiver and toes curl. your breathing turns rapid and the knot in your abdomen gets tighter.
âfuck, fuck, fuck!â
he presses your knees further down, fucking you with much ardour. tears stream down your face and broken sobs tear from your throat. mingyu licks your tears, and stares at you, drinking the sight beneath him. his cock twitches when you look up at him, âshit.â
your hips lift off the bed and legs tremble more than ever. you gasp loudly when you cum. the orgasm crashes over you, making your body a quivering mess. you see stars and you feel as if you're not on earth anymore, as if you're in heaven. mingyu brought heaven down to you.
you only realise that he pulled out when you feel his weight on your body. his body quivers just the same as yours, breathing rapidly and consciousness in another dimension. he rolls off you, lying on the spot next to you.
warm cum decorates your abdomen and it feels so right but so wrong.
âthanks,â you blurt out, regretting it immediately. he chuckles, âfor what?â
[NOW]
âeverything.â you mumble in your sleep and mingyu glances at you with confusion. you mutter more things and it causes him to chuckle. he pinches your cheek and kisses it.
his hand caresses your back as he cuddles you. it somehow feels right despite the moral restrictions. but he doesn't care, not when you look so peaceful, curled up on his side.
it may be debauched, but it sure as hell is his heaven.

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On My Command
SEVENTEEN FANFICTION (SERIES)
AFAB!READER x SEVENTEEN - MNID!!!
GENRE: Mafia, Businesses, Dark Romance, Smut, Gangs, RomCom, Action, Fem!Reader x Mafia!Seventeen, Baddie!Reader x Businessmen!Seventeen
â ïž WARNINGS â ïž: Kidnapping, Nonconsent, Making Out, Needles, Blood, Language, Manipulation. -warnings for this chapter
âĄ-Mention of other groups like TXT, EXO, ENHA, G-IDLE, LE SSERA, NCT DREAM, RIIZE (THIS IS A SERIES SO IG I WILL BE ADDING MORE TO THAN THESE WARNINGS) - MDNI OR I WILL BLOCK THOSE WITHOUT AGE INDICATOR ON BIO.
READER IS NAMED LI MEI QIANG!!!
>>>> IMAGES ARE FROM PINTEREST so yeah, ctto. Enjoy babies. âĄ
On My Command - Masterlist (Chapters)
CHAPTER 3
You woke up with a pounding headache, a dull throb reminding you of last night's events. Disoriented, you glanced around, finding yourself in an unfamiliar hotel room that screamed luxury. The sheets beneath you were crisp, the air smelled faintly of fresh linen, and the decor was a tasteful mix of modern and classic elegance. This was no ordinary hotel.
Instinctively, your hands drifted to your body, checking if you still had your clothes on. Relief washed over you as you realized you were still in the same dress from the night before. But the relief was short-lived when your gaze caught a note on the bedside table. You walked over, picking it up with trembling fingers.
The note was written in simple, bold handwriting: "æ仏ä»äčäčæČĄć" â "We did nothing."
The memory of a man from last night flashed through your mind. âOh, right... that Chinese guyâŠâ you muttered to yourself, rubbing your temples. Everything from the night before was hazy, but you forced yourself to recall what little you could.
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You had already downed a few shots of whiskey, the alcohol blurring the edges of reality. Suddenly, a man approached you, his presence commanding the attention of everyone in the room. He was dressed in a sleek, jet-black suit that fit him like a glove, accentuating his tall, lean frame. The subtle sheen of the fabric caught the dim light, highlighting the sharp lines of his suit. His crisp white shirt was slightly unbuttoned at the collar, revealing a sliver of his collarbone, adding an air of effortless charm. His burgundy tie and silver tie pin provided a splash of color and elegance that only enhanced his appeal.
His hair was slightly tousled but styled to perfection, framing a sharp jawline softened by his enigmatic smile. The way he moved, with quiet confidence and a subtle, knowing smile, made it clear that he wasnât just wearing the suitâthe suit was wearing him.
He bent down to pick something up from the floor, and when he handed it to you, you blinked a few times to see if he was real. It was your wallet that he was handing to you. You mustâve dropped it earlier, and you hadnât even noticed. It had your ID in it, so there was no doubt it was yours.Â
âä»ćŠç,â (damn it) you cursed under your breath, realizing how close youâd come to losing it. You immediately thanked the man, who looked at you with a mix of surprise and amusement.
âNo worries. And you speak Mandarin?â he asked, his interest piqued.
âAh, yes, a little,â you replied, earning a chuckle from him.
âææČĄæłć°äœ æŻäžćœäșș,â (I wouldnât have guessed you were Chinese) he said, catching your attention.
âYouâre Chinese too?â you asked, now intrigued by the man before you.
âçæ”æŻæŸèæè§çïŒæŻćïŒâ (Isn't it obvious?) he replied with a smirk.
His words made you smile, but the alcohol was starting to cloud your judgment. The conversation flowed easily, but with each word, you felt yourself slipping deeper into a drunken haze. You reached out, grabbing his wrist to pull him closer, hoping to hear him better over the pounding music.
But instead of just leaning in, he wrapped his arms around your waist, pulling you against him. You werenât trying to initiate anything intimate, but he seemed to have misunderstood your intentions.
âäœ ćšćčČä»äčïŒâ (What are you doing?) you asked, confused by his sudden closeness.
âćȘæŻâŠâŠćçŽè§èĄäșăćŻčäžè”·ïŒæèź©äœ äžèæäșćïŒâ (JustâŠacting on instinct. Sorry, did I make you uncomfortable?) he replied, his voice hesitant.
You chuckled at his uncertainty, and without thinking, you wrapped your arms around his neck, pulling him closer. The alcohol had dulled your inhibitions, and before you knew it, your lips were on his. The rest of the night was a blur of heated kisses and wandering hands, and that was the last thing you remembered.
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âAh, shibalâŠâ you cursed under your breath as the memory came flooding back. You couldnât believe you had made out with a random guy. The rest of the night was a blank slate.
Shaking off the embarrassment, you quickly got dressed and left the hotel. You had no time to dwell on the past; you had work to get to, and you had already taken too many leaves recently.
Meanwhile, at the Seventeen headquarters, Woozi spread the news to the nine other members. âEnhypen is working with EXO,â he said, the room instantly growing tense. Jeonghan, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Minghao were out on a mission, leaving the six members to discuss the situation.
âTheyâre already planning something to attack us, so we need to act before things escalate,â Seungcheol said, his voice authoritative.
âBoss, we already have a plan,â Soonyoung chimed in, catching Wooziâs attention. âWe found out that Lee Heeseung, apparently the ace of Enhypen, has been taking care of this girl. She seems very dear to him, and sheâs been working under our company for a few years now.â
âSo you want to kidnap her to use as leverage? We should focus on taking down EXO,â Wonwoo replied, his voice pragmatic.
âNot just that,â Soonyoung said, his tone darkening. âThereâs a chance sheâs an EXO spy. If we take her, it might slow their plans down.â
Seungcheol considered the idea, his mind racing with possibilities. Before he could respond, the door burst open, and Seungkwan rushed in, panting heavily. âBoss, Enhypenâs team has bombed one of our branches,â he reported, barely catching his breath.
The news made Seungcheolâs blood boil. âThose bastards,â he muttered, clenching his fists in anger. âGet that girl. Mingyu, Joshua, and Junhui, youâre in charge of the kidnapping.â
With no time to waste, they put their plan into action.
The rain poured down heavily as your shift ended early, the incident at the companyâs branch causing the manager to let everyone go home. Heeseung was busy, so you had to make your way home alone. With no umbrella, a dead phone, and a headache that wouldnât quit, you felt utterly defeated as you stepped out into the storm.
The streets were eerily empty, save for the occasional car passing by. You could feel a presence following you, a sense of unease growing with each step. You changed your route several times, hoping to lose whoever was behind you, but the footsteps kept pace.
Panic set in, and you started to run. The rain made it hard to see, and as darkness began to fall, you knew you had to reach the police station nearby. But just as you were about to reach safety, a figure stepped out from an alleyway, blocking your path. âWhat the hell?â you muttered, trying to backtrack, but it was too late.
Before you could react, someone grabbed you from behind, pulling you into the alley. âShit,â you cursed, struggling against their grip, but a cloth was pressed over your face, the smell of chemicals overwhelming your senses. The world went dark as you fell unconscious.
Joshua quickly carried your limp body to the waiting van, with Junhui close behind and Mingyu at the wheel.
âSheâs soaked,â Junhui commented, glancing at your lifeless form.
âWhat, do you want to take her clothes off?â Joshua asked with a teasing smirk.
âWhereâd you get that idea?â Junhui shot back, glaring at Joshua before turning to look out the window.
As they arrived at the Seventeen headquarters, Joshua carried you inside and tied your wrists to the bed. Mingyu informed the others of their arrival, and soon the rest of the group joined them, staring down at you with a mixture of curiosity and cold detachment.
You stirred, your head pounding as you slowly regained consciousness. Junhui noticed you waking up and nudged Joshua. âHyung⊠the girlâs waking up.â
Joshua turned to see you sitting up on the bed, confusion and fear written all over your face. âSheâs not supposed to wake up for another three to five hours,â Joshua muttered, ending his call.
âWhere the hell am I?â you mumbled, your voice shaky. Your eyes landed on the two men watching you, and recognition dawned on you. âBastards,â you whispered, anger flaring up.
âWhat do you want from me?â you demanded, your voice stronger now.
Before they could answer, the door swung open, and eight more figures entered the room, their attention immediately fixed on you.
âI see the little bunnyâs already awake,â Seungcheol said, his voice dripping with condescension as he approached you.
âWhat is this? Some kind of cult?â you snapped, sarcasm lacing your words. The men around you exchanged surprised looks, a few even smirking at your boldness.
âWatch your tongue, or Iâll cut it off,â Seungcheol warned, leaning in close. His words sent a shiver down your spine, but you held his gaze, refusing to back down.
âLee HeeseungâŠâ Seungcheol began, watching your reaction closely. The mention of Heeseungâs name made you look up in confusion and frustration. âYour brother did something very bad to our company."
Seungcheol's eyes locked onto yours, his presence radiating authority. You felt a chill run down your spine, but you werenât about to let fear take over. "I donât know what youâre talking about," you replied, trying to keep your voice steady.
Seungcheolâs lips curled into a slight smirk. "Playing innocent wonât get you anywhere," he said, his tone cold. "Youâre more valuable than you realize, and your cooperation could make things easier for both of us."
You shot back, "If you think Iâm going to help you, youâre seriously mistaken."
Seungcheol didnât respond right away. Instead, he walked around you, as if sizing you up, before leaning in close. "You may want to rethink that," he whispered. "Or do you really want to see what happens when we run out of patience?"
Before you could retort, the door opened again, and another figure entered the room. The moment he stepped in, the tension in the air shifted. He was different from the othersâmore composed, but his eyes held a dangerous gleam.
Jeonghan.
He took his time assessing the situation before finally speaking. "Is this the girl?" he asked, his voice smooth, almost soothing, as he directed his question to Seungcheol.
"She is," Seungcheol confirmed, stepping back to give Jeonghan a better view of you.
Jeonghan walked closer, his gaze never leaving yours. "You must be wondering why youâre here," he said calmly. "Iâll make it simple. Your brother has been a thorn in our side for too long, and now, youâre the leverage we need to ensure he stops."
You clenched your fists, trying to hide the tremble in your hands. "And what makes you think heâll care? Heeseung doesnât have anything to do with me."
Jeonghan raised an eyebrow, amused by your defiance. "Perhaps. But weâll see how much heâs willing to risk once he knows youâre in our hands."
Mingyu, who had been silent up until now, finally spoke up. "This could all be over quickly if you just cooperate. No one has to get hurt."
You glared at him, anger boiling up inside. "Youâre all insane if you think Iâm going to play along with whatever sick game this is."
"Insane or not," Joshua chimed in, "youâre here, and we have the upper hand. So, Iâd suggest you think carefully about your next move."
The room fell silent, the weight of their words pressing down on you. It was clear that they werenât bluffing, and you were in way over your head. But something told you that giving in wasnât an option either.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Seungcheol spoke again. "Weâll give you some time to think it over. But remember, your brotherâs actions have consequencesâand so do yours."
With that, he motioned for the others to leave the room. As they filed out, Jeonghan lingered for a moment, his eyes locking with yours one last time before he too, walked out, closing the door behind him.
You were left alone in the dimly lit room, the silence deafening. Your mind raced, trying to process everything that had just happened. One thing was clearâyou needed to find a way out of this mess, and fast.
But for now, all you could do was wait and hope that Heeseung would find out what had happened before it was too late.
A man's finger hovered over the button, ready to trigger the explosive device planted at one of Seventeen's branches. But before he could make his move, the door burst open.
"Heeseung, your sist- I mean, Mei- Mei's been kidnapped by Seventeen," Riki blurted out, his voice urgent.
Heeseung's eyes widened, his focus shattered. "What?" His voice was low, but the fury was evident in his furrowed brows. Riki's silence confirmed the truth, giving Heeseung time to process the information.
"Bring the guy I assigned to watch over her," Heeseung ordered, his fists clenched in barely contained rage.
It didn't take long for Riki to return, dragging a man behind him before shoving him to the floor. "S-sir, I'm sorry... It was dark, and-"
Before the man could finish, Heeseung pulled out a sleek, metallic object from his pocket and, without hesitation, fired a shot. Blood splattered across the floor, staining Riki's shoes and pants as the lifeless body collapsed.
Heeseung sat down heavily in a chair, massaging his temples, the stress weighing on him. "Hyung, we should stop attacking and talk to Suho about this," Riki suggested, his tone cautious.
Another figure entered the room, his eyes flicking to the dead body on the floor before settling on Heeseung. "What the hell happened?" he demanded. Riki quickly filled him in.
"for a girl, Heeseung? Seriously? She's not even your real sister. We should let her go unless you're willing to abandon this multi-million mission and disappoint Suho and the others," Sunghoon said, his arms crossed, disbelief evident in his voice.
Heeseung shot him a deadly glare. "You know I can't do that."
Sunghoon and Riki exchanged uneasy glances but remained silent.
"We'll inform EXO about it," Riki said, watching as Sunghoon left the room.
"I know nothing about that. Why kidnap me?" you demanded, your voice defensive.
"Cut the crap. You're part of their schemesâit's impossible you're not." Seungcheol retorted, his patience wearing thin.
"Believe it or not, I. Know. NOTHING!" you insisted, your voice rising with frustration.
"Even if you didn't, you're still going to be held here whether you like it or not," he snapped, taking a deep breath as if to calm his mounting annoyance. He was mere inches from ending your life.
"Why?!?" you shouted, but a man quickly covered your mouth with a cloth.
"Don't speak so boldly, you little bitch. I can kill you anytime," Seungcheol hissed before turning on his heel to leave.
You glared at the man holding the cloth to your mouth, but he soon released his grip once Seungcheol was out of sight.
"This is a matter of life and death. Don't act so stubbornly." Deokyeom warned, and you just stared at him blankly.
"I simply asked a question-what's wrong with that?" you shot back.
"Your attitude and tone. You don't get to speak however you want," another man added, stepping closer.
You smirked, amused by their reactions.
"Don't act so smug." Jeonghan snarled, grabbing your chin and forcing you to look up at him.
"Or what?" you challenged, your gaze locking with his.
"You're quite the brave one, aren't you? I could kill you anytime if you weren't so important, but unfortunately for me, you have to stay alive," Jeonghan smirked before releasing your chin.
"She's pretty, though," Mingyu commented from behind Jeonghan, earning a chorus of blank stares. He awkwardly chuckled and hurriedly exited the room.
"That guy, seriously. I'll cut his dick off someday," Jeonghan muttered before also leaving. Deokyeom stood there, cackling at the scene, then turned to you.
"She's got a fever," Woozi noted as he approached, pressing his palm to your forehead.
"Her clothes are drenchedâof course she's sick," Deokyeom replied, and Woozi sighed, leaning back.
They turned to Joshua and Junhui. "What? I just put her here as instructed," Joshua said, feigning innocence. Junhui simply shrugged.
"Seungkwan, you change her clothes." Joshua ordered, turning to him.
"Get me the clothes, and I'll change myself. Who said I don't know how to change my own clothes?" you interrupted, making everyone turn to you. You smirked at their stunned expressions, your hands already freed from the chains.
"Deokyeom and Woozi, you were right beside her. How did you not notice she was trying to escape?" Seungkwan pointed accusingly.
"And you two were facing her. It's impossible you didn't see her attempting to escape," Deokyeom retorted defensively.
Before they could argue further, you nonchalantly removed your top, revealing your bare skin and bra, making Joshua quickly turn away.
Soonyoung and Seungkwan's jaws dropped before they too averted their eyes.
You covered yourself with a blanket from the bed, tossing your shirt to the floor. "If they're too busy arguing. I might as well do something for myself," you thought.
Woozi clicked his tongue in disappointment and left the room. "She's never going to take us seriously now," he muttered to himself, embarrassed by the situation.
"Get the girl some damn clothes," Joshua sighed, following Woozi out. Deokyeom hurried after them, leaving Soonyoung and Seungkwan behind.
"Seungkwan-ah, Joshua hyung told you to get her dressed, so you should do it," Soonyoung said before leaving the room as well, leaving you and Seungkwan alone.
The room was silent, save for your labored breathing. Your eyes were tired, cheeks flushed with a fever.
"I'll get you some clothes and tell Woozi to get you medicine," Seungkwan said before exiting, locking the door behind him.
"Wow, that girl is something else." Seungkwan heard Mingyu and Soonyoung discussing as he headed upstairs, still wondering how you managed to free yourself.
He shook his head, pushing the thought aside, and headed to the medic room where Woozi and Jeonghan were working on something.
"Did you get her clothes?" Woozi asked, glancing briefly at Seungkwan before returning to his work.
"Not yet. But can you give me medicine for her? She's been getting chills," Seungkwan replied. Jeonghan fetched some pills from a drawer, then headed out.
"I'll give her the pills. Go get her some clothes," Jeonghan instructed, and Seungkwan nodded.
As Jeonghan left, Woozi and Seungkwan exchanged glances. They knew Jeonghan was up to somethingâ he wasn't usually this hands-on.
"You told him about what happened with the girl, right?" Seungkwan asked, and Woozi nodded.
"Yeah... Hey, go get her clothes already." Woozi replied, changing the topic.
"Why do we even need to take care of her? She's just a hostage," Seungkwan grumbled.
"Seungcheol hyung told us to keep her unharmed. Just do what you're told," Woozi said.
Seungkwan sighed, nodding, and left the room.
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You were on the verge of passing out when the door creaked open, revealing a man holding a cup of water. He approached and, once standing by the bed, pulled out pills from his pocket.
"You're pretty hot," he remarked, smirking. You furrowed your brows, confused.
"I mean your temperature," he clarified with a grin before placing the pill between your lips and tipping the water cup to your mouth.
You coughed slightly after swallowing. and he released his grip on your chin, setting the cup on the table.
"You're quite a weakling, aren't you? Catching a cold right after getting drenched? Don't you think you should be stronger than that?" Jeonghan teased, his tone mocking.
"Don't you have better things to do?" you retorted, glaring at him.
"That's not nice now, is it? I just treated you, and that's how you react? The least you can do is answer my questions," Jeonghan replied, his mischievous grin never fading.
"I'm Yoon Jeonghan. We're going to meet frequently, so it's appropriate to introduce ourselves," he said, watching your blank expression. "I'll be watching over you from now on, so try not to bite, or I'll make sure to punish that ugly attitude of yours," he added, grinning down at you with unsettling interest.
You stared at Jeonghan blankly as his words hung in the air. For a moment, silence settled between you, but the smirk on Jeonghanâs lips remained as he gazed down at you.
The door creaked open, and Seungkwan entered, holding a plain black t-shirt and a pair of fitted shorts. He approached the two of you, and Jeonghan watched as Seungkwan placed the clothes on the bed, gesturing for you to get dressed.
âThereâs no underwear yet, so youâll have to make do with this for now,â Seungkwan said before quickly leaving the room, leaving you and Jeonghan alone once more. You grabbed the clothes, your brow arching as you turned to Jeonghan.
âAre you going to watch me get dressed as well?â you asked, clearly displeased by the idea. Jeonghan chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
âI suppose I can be a little shameless for now. Go on and hurry; Iâll show you around right after,â Jeonghan replied, placing his hands in his pockets and continuing to look down at you. You held the clothes in one hand and covered yourself with the blanket in the other.
After a brief moment of hesitation, you broke eye contact, letting the blanket slip from your body as you quickly pulled the shirt over your head. It was oversized on your frame, but it would have to do for now.
You then stood from the bed, your movements slow and deliberate, as you changed out of your wet shorts and into the dry ones. Jeonghan, now sitting on the bed, stared off into space, seemingly uninterested in your actions.
Once you were dressed, you looked at him and let out a soft sigh. âIâm sure the pills have already taken effect. Youâre feeling a bit lightheaded now, arenât you?â Jeonghan broke the silence as he stood up from the bed. âFollow me,â he instructed, heading out of the room. You followed him without a word.
As you reached the stairs, Jeonghan paused, overhearing voices from the living room.
âJeonghan hyung mustâve watched her get dressed,â Seungkwanâs voice floated up the stairwell.
âI think heâs just getting horny,â Dokyeom chimed in, prompting an inward scoff from Jeonghan. He descended the stairs, entering the living room where five members were gatheredâSeungkwan, Dokyeom, Mingyu, Minghao, and Wonwoo, who had just arrived.
âI heard my name,â Jeonghan said with an innocent smile, his gaze sweeping over Seungkwan and Dokyeom, who suddenly found the floor very interesting. âBastards,â Jeonghan muttered, though the smile never left his lips.
You stood behind Jeonghan, glancing around at the group. Your eyes locked onto a familiar faceâone that stirred memories from the previous night. Minghaoâs eyes widened slightly as recognition dawned on him, and he quickly averted his gaze.
Minghaoâs mind raced. "What is she doing here?" He couldnât believe that the girl he had made out with just two nights ago was now standing in front of himâkidnapped, no less. He wasnât the type to kiss just anyone, but there was something about you that had drawn him in, leading to that impulsive moment. Now, the situation felt unbearably awkward.
You noticed his discomfort and smirked slightly, enjoying the tension you were causing.
Jeonghan, sensing the unease in the room, turned back to you, grabbing your wrist and pulling you out of the living room without another word.
As you walked down the hallway, you threw one last glance at Minghao, meeting his eyes with a knowing smirk before turning away.
Jeonghan led you to a small medical room where Woozi was already waiting, preparing a syringe. Jeonghan gestured for you to sit on the medical bed, and you complied, though your eyes narrowed as you watched Woozi approach with the needle.
âWhatâs that for?â you asked, your voice edged with suspicion.
âJust medicine. Itâll help you recover from your fever more quickly if I inject it directly,â Woozi replied calmly. Jeonghan nodded reassuringly at you, though you still looked uncertain.
Despite your reservations, you knew you didnât have much of a choice. Refusing could make things worse, given your current position as their âhostage.â
Woozi pressed the needle into your forearm with practiced precision, applying pressure as he administered the dose. Once the injection was complete, he taped a piece of cotton over the site to prevent any bleeding.
You werenât usually afraid of needles, but this one left you feeling strangely disoriented. Your mind clouded over, and within minutes, a heavy drowsiness settled in.
âAy, Woozi-ah, how long will she be asleep?â Jeonghan asked, watching you closely.
âAbout an hour or two,â Woozi replied. Jeonghan nodded, his gaze never leaving you as you lay back on the bed, your eyes fluttering shut.
âSleep tight,â Jeonghan whispered as you drifted off.
Darkness enveloped your senses, but faint, distorted sounds began to filter through. You werenât sure how much time had passed, but you could hear muffled voicesâurgent, agitated. As consciousness slowly returned, you realized you werenât alone.
Fighting the grogginess, you cracked open your eyes, but your vision was blurred. You could make out vague shapesâfigures moving around you, though the details remained hazy.
âWhatâs going on?â you tried to ask, but your voice came out weak and slurred.
âShh, stay still,â a voice whispered. You recognized it as Wooziâs, though it seemed far away. âYou need to rest.â
But something wasnât right. Despite Wooziâs reassurance, you felt a prickle of unease, a nagging sense that something had changed while you were unconscious.
As your vision began to clear, you caught a glimpse of Jeonghan standing at the foot of the bed, his expression unreadable. The othersâMinghao, Seungkwan, and Dokyeomâwere scattered around the room, all wearing varying degrees of concern on their faces.
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In the medical room, the air was thick with tension. Woozi was focused on drawing blood from your forearm, the needle piercing your skin with practiced precision. Jeonghan, however, seemed more interested in the texture of your skin, his hands having lingered on your bare stomach far longer than necessary.
âJeonghan, you donât need to remove her clothes. Weâre just taking blood for fuck's sake,â Woozi said, his tone exasperated as he slapped Jeonghanâs hands away from your body.
Jeonghan stepped back, a mischievous smirk on his lips as he leaned against the counter, watching Woozi work. âHer skin is so damn soft,â he commented, his gaze lingering on you.
Just then, the door creaked open, and Joshua stepped inside. Woozi and Jeonghan briefly glanced at him before returning to their tasks. Joshua approached the bed where you lay unconscious, watching as Woozi finished drawing your blood.
âWhy are you here?â Jeonghan asked, not bothering to look at Joshua this time.
âIâve got news to share. Thought you two should hear it before the others,â Joshua replied, his eyes flickering down to your still form before meeting Jeonghanâs gaze. He knew that Jeonghan would be the one to inform everyone else.
Before the conversation could continue, Joshuaâs phone buzzed, signaling an incoming call. He stepped out of the room, leaving Woozi and Jeonghan to finish their work as he answered the call.
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Dream or Vision? (My Butler)
(I would summarize this shortly summarizing this but I donât what to say without spoiling it.)
Word count: 1.1k (I was kinda disappointed, I thought it would be longer.)
heads up! | SMUT Butler!cheol x richsub! Reader. Unprotected sex (donât do this guys), oral (f receiving), pussy drunk, degradation, praise
authors note! | hi so sorry this took so long but I based this off dark hair cheol, specifically dazed Korea cheol. This isnât too smutty nor is it too vanilla, I think itâs just right and I will write more smut like this. I also tried to change my writing style and intro set up to be more neat. I hope it worked. Now Iâll leave you alone! (I hope that by the end of this youâll get why itâs called dream or vision.)

His face contorts as he slides into your wet cunt, almost busting just then. You grab his arms to steady yourself whimpering his name quietly. He groans when he looks down at your absolutely ruined expression. âJust started and youâre already fucked out huh? Youâre so pathetic, my little slut say it.â âIâm your little slut cheol shit.â âGood girl.â. Then he starts moving no, pounding into your beautiful wet little pussy, rubbing fast circles on your clit.Â
He lets out pornstar groans and strokes your cheek before lightly smacking it. He continues shoving his fat cock into for the second time that night.  You try to pry his hand off your clit so you donât come as fast but he doesnât let up. You feel your orgasm build up in your core. âSeungcheol, Iâm gonna cum.â You close your eyes and engulf in the pleasure then,
It was the middle of the night and your eyes shift open. You can tell why easily, youâre hungry. Weirdly craving sweets your feet dangle before they hit the ground and you can finally stand. Your butler seungcheol should be sleep anyways. Still, you quietly sneak out of your room to not wake him.Â
You made it to the kitchen and start looking for what you want which, just now came to you that it might be a honeybun or two. You grab one out of the cabinet and start eating. You recall your dream and your face heats up. âJesus Christ.â You whisper then turn and see the beautiful buff man who was in your dream giving you the most life changing sex youâve ever had. âJesus Christ seungcheol!â He tilts his head, âI didnât mean to scare you mam. My apologies.âÂ
Oh that name, that name he always calls you. You know itâs just professional but you can help but rub your thighs together like a dumb slut whenever it rolls off his tongue. God this was turning you on more than you wanted. âItâs okay seungcheol, but what are you doing up?â âI heard you in the kitchen, my job is to help you mam.â.Â
Damn, is he doing it on purpose? The name, his sleepy voice your panties were getting all to wet all to fast. It was uncomfortable actually. You shifted to try and fix them. Seungcheol has a sharp eye so he noticed it and held back a smirk. âIs there anything you need help with mam?â  Of course there is, your slick was almost dripping down your legs at this point. âNo.âÂ
You whimper out and fuck, he catches it. He slowly steps closer and you swear you feel your heart jump from in between your boobs. âAre you sure mam? I can help you with anything.â His eyes run down your body until they reach your thighs, looking straight in between.Â
âSeungcheol?â âYes?â âTouch me, please.âÂ
That was all you had to say before your lips collided with his and you were carried to a room. You couldnât tell which with the way he stuck his tongue in your mouth as if slurping your saliva. He caressed your butt and laid you down on the bed. He was gentle but it felt rough. The kiss went on for longer than you wanted. You whined in his mouth and broke it.Â
 âNot enoughâ he chuckled âyou want more mam?â You nodded frantically and sealed your beautiful eyes shut. You felt him move away from you only to feel him again kissing you, just lower. On your thighs which were bear, you didnât remember that happening. He licked all of your juices off your thighs and moved his lips onto your panties, sucking on them and drinking the slick right off them groaning at the sweet taste. You were no where near quiet. Eventually, the panties werenât enough and he had to taste you.Â
He slipped them off your legs admiring your beautiful cunt before he dove in. His lips sucked on your clit softly and slowly. He licked long stripes up and down your pussy, groaned and rolled his eyes back at the taste of you on his tongue. He stuck his tongue in your hole and fucked you with it slowly. You began to whine about his pace, rushing him to make you come all over his tongue.Â
He immediately come out of his trance and sped up. Your moans and whimpers go louder and louder as you reached your climax. You tangle your hands in his pretty black hair and your legs shake. He rides out your high and when heâs done, you pull his hair up to kiss you earning a groan from him. The taste of yourself was shared between your lips and it only made you hornier.Â
âTake off your pants please?â. You watched as his pants and boxers fall down to his feet. His cock springs up, hard and red. He strokes it and looks at you for approval before getting back on top of you. You get comfortable and put a pillow behind your head as you get ready for the life changing sex you had in your dream.Â
His face contorts as he slides into your wet cunt, almost busting just then. You grab his arms to steady yourself whimpering his name quietly. He groans when he looks down at your absolutely ruined expression. âJust started and youâre already fucked out huh mam? Youâre so beautiful , my good girl, say it.â âIâm your good girl cheol- shit.â âGood girl.â. Then he starts moving no, pounding into your beautiful wet little pussy, rubbing fast circles on your clit.Â
He lets out pornstar groans and strokes your cheek before kissing it. He continues shoving his fat cock into for the first time that night.  You try to pry his hand off your clit so you donât come as fast but he doesnât let up. You feel your orgasm build up in your core. âSeungcheol, Iâm gonna cum.â You close your eyes and engulf in the pleasure then, you cum.Â
Hard, you shake and your jaw slacks open but lets out no sound. He keeps going until he comes as well. He pulls out and lays next to you to catch his breath. âWas that good mam?â He looks at you for approval. âThatâs was great cheol. Thank you.âÂ
You kiss his lips but, the kiss turns into something more heated. You get on top of him and he grabs at your hips roughly. When you break the kiss, you see something dark spark in his eyes. He slips his now hard dick, back into your tight pussy and watches as you start to ride him.
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Teardrops On My Guitar | h.j.s
Summary:Â You loved him, but he was your best friend. While he sometimes blurred the lines, he never saw you more than that. Since he was your best friend and you were so in love, youâd break yourself apart for him. You watched him fall in love with everyone, but you only question for how long? â 18+ minors dni |âïžfluff | âïž angst | âsmut | â„ completed works
Word Count: 19,760 words
Pairings: Joshua Hong x Female Reader Genre/Trope(s)/AU(s): Unrequited Love AU! (donât say I didnât warn you; this really wonât be a nice one). Slice of Life AU! Fluff, Angst, Smut (the holy trinity, if you will)Â
Content Warnings: Yelling, swearing, crying, arguments, toxic coping mechanisms, smut, unprotected sex (donât do this). Smut Warnings: Fingering, oral (male and female receiving). multiple orgasms, squirting, hand jobs. Body insecurities, bitchy drama from other girls (let's lift each other up). Slut-shaming. Authors Note 1: I think All Too Well was painful for me to write because that was the story about how a relationship that I deemed perfect fell apart, but this one hurts me more because this is a story I hate reliving so much. After all, this is the story of how I fell in love with my best friend and how I never told him (sort of), but now I had to watch him fall in love with everyone but me. This story is a letter to myself back then. I wish I loved myself more back then.Â
Authorâs Note 2: This is a Seventeen rewrite of an old fic of mine, so if it looks familiar, thatâs why hehe. Authors Note 3: Thank you so much to the following people for reading this for me @shuadotcom @gyuwoncheol @okiedokrie @wonuvs
© wongyuseokie 2024. All rights reserved.
High school sucked. It was a universal truth.Â
But you felt like some days it sucked for you more than it did for others. You felt awkward, you didnât make friends easily â if ever. You basically had just two friends, while every morning on the school bus, youâd hear chatter about someone getting drunk or kissing someone at a party.Â
You would have to take a deep breath and pretend you didnât care. But you didnât even have enough friends to hold a party, let alone be invited to one. Hell, you couldnât remember the last time you partied.
You even celebrated your birthday with your parents last year, entering the fifteenth year of your life in your bedroom, watching movies and spending time with your parents. And you didnât really mind it. You just wished you had someone who wanted to spend time with you.Â
The worst thing was hearing about other girls your age having lavish birthdays, having their first kiss, and whatnot made you realise that you had no experience of any of that. This sucked completely,considering that everything felt like a competition in high school.Â
Who could get their first kiss before anyone else? Who could lose their virginity first? Forget virginity; you had never even kissed a guy. A proper kiss. Not a stupid peck, but an adequate kiss â one of those you saw in movies.Â
You were convinced that the only way youâd ever get your first kiss would be if you were granted a magical makeover where the universe would give you a new face, a slimmer body, and more proportionate features.Â
Your mother said you were pretty, but what mother wouldnât? Some stupid boys in your high school took it upon themselves to tell you throughout your entire middle school years how undesirable you were. They would pretend that their eyes burnt if they saw you and they acted like you were Medusa. In some ways, you could relate. You, too, felt like you had a curse that wasnât your fault either. You tried all the beauty hacks, scrubbing your face with homemade sugar scrubs and buying concealers that were too light to wear, all because you just wanted to be pretty.Â
Feel a little worthy.Â
Now that you were older, you knew their hurtful words were untrue. And no, you didnât suddenly have an epiphany and start believing you were a beauty queen, but you knew not to take such awful comments to heart. Yet, you couldnât help how theyâd sometimes seep into your mind.Â
However, as you stood outside your dorm room as a fresher at university, you couldnât help but wish this was your chance to begin again. You had a new start; no one here knew you from high school; you werenât back in your small town; you were in the city. You could start over.Â
Your bullies, past, and insecurities didnât follow you here, so maybe this would be the time youâd finally be able to restart. Get a new lease on life.
âOof, sorry,â a voice apologised as its owner bumped into you, making you look up from the floor. You were met with dark brown eyes filled with kindness, compassion, and, at this moment, regret for bumping into you.Â
You looked away from the strangerâs eyes to take him in. He was tall and devastatingly handsome, with a giant grin adorning his handsome face, and you immediately felt like you were thrown back into high school. Guys like him would either mock your appearance or ignore you, pretend you were a wallflower.Â
Girls like you didnât get guys like him.Â
You immediately looked to the ground and mumbled an apology.Â
âHey, what are you apologising for? I bumped into you, and I bumped into my flatmate. Nice to meet you. Iâm Joshua!â The handsome man introduced himself, holding his hand to you, and you accepted it gingerly as you shook it.Â
âWhatâs your name?â Joshua asked.Â
âY/N,â you replied.Â
âWell, Iâm excited for fresherâs week! I think itâs so cool that we get to live in co-ed living spaces and get to be adults. Iâm also glad that our rooms both have an ensuite, thank fuck. Not the biggest fan of sharing bathrooms,â Joshua rambled, then laughed when he saw your confused expression.Â
âSorry, oversharing with my neighbour within a second of bumping into you isnât the best first impression, is it?â Joshua joked, and you shrugged, shooting him a smile.Â
âOkay, well, I got to finish moving in, but will you be coming across the hall for the freshersâ party? I have a couple of friends Iâm going with, but Iâd love for you to join us! Unless you already have plans?â Joshua asked.
You shook your head, stunned. Was this reality?Â
Someone willingly invited you somewhere, not out of force or school obligation but because they wanted to ask you.Â
âIâd like that,â you finally answered, making Joshua smile.
âWell, Y/N, apparently freshers have been told to wear comfy footwear, whatever that means, but how about I knock at your door at nine, and we can leave together?â Joshua offered, and you nodded as you hurried back into your room, slamming the door behind you.Â
You were beyond confused. You had plenty of outfits to choose from, but the one time you wore a skirt to your high school disco, you heard a few comments calling you a try-hard and an attention seeker, so you went home and threw the skirt into the back of your closet never to be seen again. And now, that skirt was in your hands again, reminding you of crappy memories and the fact it was impractical as it had no pockets.Â
You decided to wear jeans instead. Jeans were a safe option. You chose a black, strappy top with some sequins and threw on a black leather jacket.Â
The outfit was inspired by several hours of Pinterest-related shopping you did before arriving at university. You wanted a fresh start, which also meant fresh outfits. You wanted everything to be new.Â
You grabbed your white striped Converse and put them outside, on the floor next to the foot of your university bed, a modest single. You also decided to shower, shave and exfoliate. You didnât think Joshua would find you remotely attractive, but you wanted to at least feel somewhat pretty.Â
A couple of hours later, you were putting on your silver hoops when you heard a knock on your door.Â
âItâs open,â you said and smiled at Joshua as he walked into your room in tight-fitted jeans and a loose black tee tucked in and completed with a black belt.Â
âYou look nice,â Joshua complimented.
You hissed as you poked your ear with your earring at his compliment. âOuch!â you yelped.
Joshuaâs eyes widened as he approached you, taking the earring out of your hand and helping you to put it on. âDid I startle you or something?â he asked, his voice too close to you, breath fanning over your neck.Â
âI just⊠I donât get compliments, so yeah, I guess you did,â you admitted, feeling stupid for admitting something like that to a perfect stranger. He would probably think you were weird now and walk away.Â
âWell, thatâs a shame. You deserve plenty,â Joshua said genuinely as he squeezed your shoulder, smiling widely at you.
And for the first time in so long, you felt like there was hope for your heart, and for you to find and experience everything you never got to in high school.Â
The void in your heart⊠maybe Joshua could be one who could fill it.Â
âOh, Y/N, by the way! Theyâre having a flat party. Everyone said that the freshersâ party is usually kind of boring and that nothing much happens. They were talking about things like safe sex, and Iâm sure weâre all tired of that conversation from high school,â Joshua joked as you two walked out of your shared dorm and across the hall where you stood as he informed you of the flat party.Â
âHow many people will be there, though?â you asked, feeling insecurity and fear flood your system. You didnât want a ton of eyes on you in your outfit. You didnât want to hear the whispers that would inevitably make you curl up and cry into your pillow all night.Â
âI think twenty, give or take. Itâll be our flat and the one across ours,â Joshua replied, and you pondered over the thought of meeting nineteen new people â people who could judge, mock and make fun of you.Â
âHey, youâre my next-door neighbourâwell, our doors are opposite one anotherâyou are now my friend, and Iâll keep you protected. If anyone tries shit, Iâll smack them,â Joshua vowed, making you giggle.Â
âWhatâs so funny?â he asked, smiling as he watched you giggle.Â
âI just tried to imagine you even trying to beat someone up,â you replied, wiping the tears of laughter that collected in your eyes, making Joshua laugh at you.Â
âOh, but I am fiercely loyal. Trust me, when it comes to protecting those I care about, Iâll fight,â Joshua said seriously.Â
You nodded, following him across the hall to the other flat as you two walked into the kitchen, where drinks were being poured, and you could tell several people were already quite drunk. You swore you saw a couple exchange a few kisses.Â
âHi, weâre from flat 2A! Our flatmates told us about the party!â Joshua introduced himself, and one of the guys, who introduced himself as Jeonghan, approached you and Joshua.Â
âWell, 2A, welcome to flat 2B! We do have alcohol to spare, but if you want more, youâll have to bring your own,â Jeonghan explained, the smile never leaving his face, and Joshua nodded as he brandished a bottle of soju from his coat pocket.Â
âIâve got us sorted,â Joshua grinned, and Jeonghan smiled again as he welcomed you two.Â
âY/N, have a seat next to me. We 2Aâs need to stick together,â Joshua joked as he guided you to the black couches, where he helped introduce you to the other students. You exchanged several words with Nia and felt she could be a good friend. She had kind eyes and a soft smile, something you were never used to ever seeing.Â
âAlright, Iâm bored. Can we play a drinking game? Itâs the easiest way to get to know one another,â another girl, whose name you couldnât recall, complained, immediately grinning when everyone agreed.Â
You could see she had no actual malice. She just wanted to party. Not everyone youâd meet in life would be your high school bully. This was something youâd have to remind yourself of during every interaction.Â
âOkay, what do you want to play, Nia?â Jeonghan asked as he joined her.
âTruth or dare! But take a shot if you want to skip the dare or truth?â Nia suggested.
Everyone noddedâincluding you, even if your heart beat wildly in your chest. What if someone asked you something like if you were a virgin? Youâd lie, but the stammering would give it away. Then again, you had been a wallflower all your life. No one would ever pick you, you convinced yourself as you took a large sip of Jeonghanâs concoction.Â
It tasted more like he poured pure alcohol in and sprinkled in some diet coke to mask the fact he did not know how to mix a damn drink, but it was a drink you were thankful for. It gave you a nice buzz, lowering your inhibitions and fears.Â
âOkay,â Jeonghan said after three rounds. Everyone had a pretty good buzz, and the questions and dares were getting more unfiltered and scandalous with each game. âJoshua, I dare you to give Y/N a peck on the lips,â Jeonghan said smugly, making you gulp and swallow the remainder of your drink.Â
As you sighed, you didnât think the party would come to this, but you realised you were fooling yourself. People would always care about this, and you didnât fancy being a laughingstock.Â
âWait, Y/N, where are you going?â Jeonghan asked, genuine concern lacing his voice. Joshua stood up, shooting Jeonghan a slight glare.Â
âI just, uh, want to go to bed; you know the alcohol has hit me,â you mumbled quickly as you nearly ran out of the flat and straight back to yours. You rushed into your room, taking a seat on your bed as you took deep breaths.Â
It was okay; he wouldnât remember any of this tomorrow, and youâd avoid it if needed.Â
âYou should lock your door, you know,â Joshuaâs voice startled you as you stood up from your bed at his sudden presence.Â
âCan I talk to you?â he asked, and you nodded, knowing there was nowhere to run.Â
Then again, there was that large window⊠But if you leapt out of it, youâd fall into a bush of poison ivy, so you decided to take the scarier option of engaging in conversation.Â
âIâm sorry if Jeonghan went too far with that dare,â Joshua apologised as he sat down on your bed, and you sighed, shaking your head, joining him.Â
âNo, itâs just⊠I didnât want to make you feel repulsed by doing something you didnât want to do,â you admitted.
Joshua turned to face you. âThatâs the last thing Iâd feel if I kissed you. Youâre so beautiful. Anyone would be lucky to kiss you,â he said, tucking a strand of hair behind your ear.Â
âI wouldnât know what to do,â you admitted, causing him to smile softly at you.Â
âMay I?â Joshua asked, and your breath hitched, knowing what he meant, ânot because I feel obliged, but because I want to,â he added, and you finally nodded, making him smile as he moved closer to place his soft lips on yours.Â
You didnât know what to do, so you followed his movements, the way he moved his mouth ever so slowly against yours. He was kissing you like you were made of glass, and it made you feel like you were a crystal sculpture.Â
Fragile yet beautiful, his kiss made you feel worthy. Joshua smiled as he pulled away.Â
âWow,â you whispered.Â
âWow?â he asked, and you nodded.Â
âIâve never had a kiss like this, just a stupid peck. But this one felt like a real kiss, so yeah⊠this one felt nice,â you admitted as Joshua nodded. âSorry if I didnât know what I was doing or it sucked, though, I justâoomph,â your rambling was cut off by his lips as they pressed against yours again.
You felt him smirk against your lips as he pulled away slowly. âYou were fine,â Joshua clarified, and you nodded at him. âLook, the party isnât over, and more people have joined. I think theyâre playing music, and theyâve dimmed the lights, so if you want, we can go back?â he offered, smiling at you.
You hesitated.Â
âOr I can grab another bottle of soju, and we can put a movie on? Or I can leave you alone?â Joshua offered.Â
You smiled at him. âHow about a movie?â you chose.
Joshua nodded with a grin. âBe right back! Let me go get the bottle of soju from my room. You pick the movie, but nothing horror,â he added as he left your room.Â
You smiled in his wake.Â
This was your new beginning. You could start afresh.Â
~~
Two weeks in, lectures had started. Joshua had become your partner in crime, your closest friend. You had also grown closer to Jeonghan and Nia; they had become part of your little friendship group, and you felt wanted and included for the first time.
You felt needed, seen, and appreciated. It was everything you ever wanted.Â
âYo!â Joshua yelled, barging into your room one evening while you were reviewing your lecture material for the following day.Â
âDo you bother knocking anymore?â You chuckled, shaking your head as Joshua got comfortable on your bed, kicking off his shoes as he lay down.Â
âNo. Friends donât bother with formalities,â he told you smugly, making you roll your eyes at him.Â
âWhy are you here, anyway? I thought you and Jeonghan wanted to go to a social?â you asked him.Â
âYes, but apparently, Jeonghan and Nia decided to go on a date or something, I donât know,â he mumbled, making your eyes widen.Â
âWait, what?â you exclaimed, and Joshua shrugged.Â
âI donât know. Nia didnât give me a straight answer, just kept blushing, and Jeonghan just smirked,â he answered as he shrugged off his leather jacket and threw it to the floor.Â
âShua, are you planning on crashing or something?â you asked, putting your pen down and turning to face him, and he grinned at you.Â
âCome on, itâs movie night,â Joshua whined playfully, making you smile.Â
âOh, shut up, youâre only here because Jeonghan ditched your ass, and Iâm the second choice,â you joked, but you couldnât help the thread of insecurity that weaved its way into you.Â
âSee, normally, Iâd let that slide, but I know you might take that to heart. Hey, I live across the hall from you, and youâre one of my closest friends here, okay? I donât want you ever to think that youâre my second choice,â he assured you softly as he got up to wrap his arms around you.Â
That was a new thing you got used to: Joshuaâs extreme affection - his need to touch and feel loved through the act of touch. It was new to you, but you werenât entirely mad either. It felt nice being wanted and being a source of comfort to him.Â
âNow, stop doodling flowers on your lecture notes and join me. I want to watch something,â he teased, and you nodded, smiling shyly as you saw the flowers etched into your work.Â
âShall we do a Pixar night?â He then suggested.Â
âAlways,â you smiled, nodding as you joined him on the bed.Â
As you sat down, Joshua immediately pulled you to his side. Soon enough, he was curled into you as he held you during the movie, either babbling nonsense or pointing out things you never knew existed in the film. You loved that about him, you thought to yourself. You loved his ability to see the beauty in everything.Â
You paused as you stared blankly at the screen.Â
Was that it? Did you love him?Â
Were you falling for your best friend?Â
The man who took you seriously for once and made you feel seen, were you falling in love with him?
You knew you were falling for the man who could see the beauty in everything.Â
You wondered hard that night⊠would he be able to see the beauty in you?
~~
âSo, how was your date with Jeonghan then?â you asked Nia, who had just sat across you with her breakfast.Â
She shook her head. âIt wasnât a date. I needed to talk to Jeonghan, thatâs all,â Nia explained, and you nodded at her.Â
âYou two would make a cute couple, though?â You joked, earning a scoff from Nia.Â
âWhat would you know about relationships? Arenât you forever single or something?â she snapped at you out of nowhere, making you feel like all your progress with your friends over the past month crumbled in a second.Â
âIâŠâ You opened your mouth to defend yourself until you realised Nia was right. You were no one to give anyone any relationship advice.Â
âThatâs what I thought. So keep your comments to yourself. Just because you kissed Joshua once does not mean you know a thing,â she added unnecessarily, her words pouring more salt into the wounds you kept so hard to keep closed.Â
Why did Nia know that Joshua had kissed you? And why was she using it as an insult? Did she find it laughable, or did Joshua embellish the story and tell them that he only ever kissed you because you were like a wounded puppy, and he felt sorry for you?
âI need to go,â you mumbled before speeding away, feeling nauseous as you returned to the dorms.Â
Would Joshua ever hurt you like that? You didnât think so, but guys like him were never meant to be with girls like you.Â
âYo, whatâs up?âÂ
You heard Joshuaâs voice as you walked into the standard room, and instead of reacting like you usually did, you ducked out of the room and ran to your own. Just as you were about to close the door, Joshuaâs large hand pushed between the space and wedged himself into your room.Â
âWhatâs wrong? Why are you crying?â he asked.Â
You sighed, not realising that the tears had fallen down your face. âNothing,â you mumbled weakly, earning an eye roll from Joshua as he grabbed your books out of your hands and placed them on your desk.Â
He then held your hand as he walked you to your bed and sat you down. âWhat happened? I know something did. Iâve seen your happy tears, and these arenât them. Whatâs wrong?â he repeated, his hands moving to cup your face.Â
âFuck, Shua! How did Nia know about us kissing that night?â you burst out, making Joshua frown.Â
âFuck, I was talking to Jeonghan. I didnât think heâd blab to her. Why, what did she do?â he asked.Â
âI just⊠I was teasing her about Jeonghan and her going on a date, and she got annoyed. So I thought to diffuse the tension, Iâd joke and say that she and Jeonghan would make a cute couple. She lashed out at that. She asked me what I would ever know about relationships, as Iâm a forever single girl. Then, when I couldnât say anything, she said, âJust because I kissed you, I shouldnât assume that I know anything,â you admitted, feeling more tears falling down your face as you recalled the comments.Â
âWhat the fuck? Why would she say that? Listen, you can always give relationship advice without being in one, okay? Iâll find out whatâs wrong with her, but what she said is so beyond fucked up,â Joshua snarled. You could tell he was angry.Â
âThatâs not necessary, Shua. But⊠I want to know why Jeonghan even knew about the kiss,â you mumbled.
Joshua frowned as he sat down next to you. âIâm sorry. We were just chatting, and it slipped,â he apologised.Â
âWell, you should be more careful. Itâs not fucking okay to do that,â you muttered.
Joshuaâs eyes widened at your tone. âWhy? Is it embarrassing to kiss me?â he accused, and you stared at him in shock.Â
âOh, donât even go there. You know Iâm the one people laugh at and look at funny. The one everyone knows got a pity invite. And now they all probably think that you kissed me out of pity, too, and now theyâre laughing at me!â you ranted, making Joshua scoff at you.Â
âI donât know that much. You donât let me in about a lot in your personal life or your past, but no one pities you here. No one thinks thatâonly you do,â Joshua commented, making you feel small.Â
âWe all have a past, and Iâm not trying to fucking invalidate yours, but you need to get over whatever happened to you in high school. This is a fresh start, so instead of victimising yourself every chance you get, maybe get out of that self-pity bubble youâve trapped yourself in and realise that people might give a fuck about you! But if you keep wallowing and crying over stupid shit like this, then no one will want to be your friend for real,â he huffed out.
When you didnât speak, Joshua looked up to see how you looked even more devastated than when you came in initially crying over Niaâs comments; he had made you cry more.Â
âY/Nââ Joshua started to say, but you shook your head at him.Â
âYouâre right. Iâm being a pain in the ass,â you mumbled, making Joshua groan.Â
âThatâs not what Iâm trying to say, but if thatâs how you keep taking it, then sure, you might as well be,â he added, and you nodded.Â
âCan you leave? I have an assignment due tomorrow,â you mumbled, getting off your bed and walking to your desk, turning your back to Joshua, making it clear you wanted to be left alone.Â
Joshua felt like a complete moron. He knew he was being a dick, but he didnât like how you spoke in riddles. He didnât like that. He wanted proper sentences, and you gave him emotion but no real problem.Â
Joshua tossed and turned in his bed that night. What was your past? Why were you always suspicious of anyone who wanted to be your friend? Why were you always so guarded?Â
He didnât bother taking the time to look at the clock. Instead, he jumped out of bed and out of his room across the hall and pounded on your door until you opened it, glaring at him.Â
âYou could have woken up the entire fucking flat,â you hissed as you let him in.Â
âTell me,â Joshua breathed out, and you stared at him, confused.Â
âTell you what?â you asked.
âWhat happened in your past?â He asked as he sat on your bed, immediately getting comfortable under your blanket.Â
âDidnât you, just like, a few hours ago, oh, I donât know, tell me to not wallow in my sadness and that I should get over it?â you mocked.Â
Joshua sank, shaking his head for a second and holding his hand to you. âSit. Tell me. Look, I was careless with my words. I just wanted you to stop feeling terrible. But instead of saying that or taking measures to ensure that, I lashed out. I donât like seeing people sad, but I can be quite clueless when helping them out,â Joshua admitted. You nodded, sitting on the bed but not taking his hand to make a point.Â
âI donât know what it was about me, whether it was my hair, skin or whatever⊠Maybe I had a goofy smile? And I guess no one liked that? Maybe? I donât know. All I know is that the kids in my school suddenly decided that I wasnât worth being friends with,â you started out, struggling to keep your voice steady as you recalled your painful memories, opening old wounds that you had only wrapped in gauze, never adequately healing them.Â
âAll these students⊠they would never include me in games or let me sit at their table during lunch, so Iâd play alone, eat alone. And then, one year, a group of guys thought itâd be great to act like I was so hideous that theyâd cover their eyes for fear of being burned by my ugly face or something,â you mumbled.Â
You noticed Joshuaâs jaw clench out of the corner of your eyes.
âThat went on for a year, the calling me ugly things, but the general feeling and act of being excluded from everything happened and continued until the last day of school. If Iâm being honest, everyone just acted as if I inconvenienced them, so I carry that, Shua. I assume Iâm always a burden no matter where I go.â
âI fucking hate that, but, and I ask this not to blame you, but out of genuine curiosity and concern, did no one know?â Joshua asked.Â
You sighed.Â
âTeachers werenât blind. They knew, but if no one was physically attacking me, they kept their mouths shut. I told a counsellor, and her advice to me was that I should seek compassion for those who bully me because theyâre probably victims of bullying themselves,â you scoffed, recalling the god-awful advice the counsellor gave you.Â
âWhat about your parents?â Joshua asked, and you shook your head.Â
âNever, no. I mean, Iâm sure they guessed. I never had any birthday parties, but I didnât want to tell them,â you mumbled.Â
âWhy?â Joshua asked, and you shrugged.Â
âI felt stupid because everyone else in school could make friends; they could go a full day without being bullied or mocked or made fun of, and I couldnât, and I didnât want to burden them,â you admitted, letting out a muffled sob.Â
âTheyâre your parents; they wouldnât think youâre being a burden. Youâre their daughter,â Joshua offered, and you shrugged.Â
âI wore a skirt to a school disco once, and all the others could do was point out how funny I looked. Everything and anything I did in school, I felt like a hundred eyes watching me, waiting for me to fuck up,â you explained, taking a deep breath.Â
âAll through school, I lived like that, so forgive me for being cautious when a new guyâespecially a guy like youâopenly welcomes me as his friend,â you mumbled, making Joshua quirk his brows at you.Â
âA guy like me?â Joshua asked.
âA hot and handsome guy. A guy like you would be the boyfriend of one of the pretty girls, someone like Nia. Youâd be with her, and you two would give me sickly sweet smiles before laughing at me the minute my back was turned, and I â I guess I know youâre not that kind of a person, but when Nia snapped at me and used the fact you kissed me as an attack⊠it felt like that I was back in high school,â you admitted.Â
âI see,â Joshua said before turning you around to face him. âIâm going to ask you something, and you need to be honest with me, okay?â Joshua asked. You nodded. âDid you think I was mocking you when I told Jeonghan we kissed?â he asked.
You nodded slowly. âI know you wouldnât, but⊠I have a past where guys that looked like you and Jeonghan would mock me, and girls like Nia would get guys like you while I sat on the sidelines and watched,â you reasoned, and Joshua nodded.Â
âYouâve survived a lot, and Iâm sorry you even had to go through it in the first place, but please know one thing: Iâm not going to ever hurt you like that,â Joshua said, kissing your hand softly.Â
âI kissed you that night because I wanted to, not because I felt pity or anything. Girls like Nia⊠I donât know what to make of that sentence, but I kissed you, not her. I find you beautiful, and Iâll gladly go blue in the face repeating it to you,â Joshua proclaimed, making you smile.Â
âItâs not out of pity either. I wish you could see yourself the way I do one day,â he inched forward.Â
âCan I?â He finally asked.
You nodded, your eyes fluttering shut as you felt his soft lips on yours. Moments later, Joshua pulled away and smiled at you.Â
âYouâre beautiful. And I hope youâll understand that every time I kiss you, itâs not because I have an ulterior motive but because I want to.âÂ
You didnât know how to respond, so you simply blushed and smiled at him, nodding.Â
âNow cuddle me. I want to sleep, and I know you donât have an assignment tomorrow, considering you messaged me saying freedom in capitals,â Joshua joked as he pulled you into his arms.Â
You couldnât help but melt at the fact that he remembered that little detail that would haunt you and make you overthink everything Joshua would ever do.Â
~~
You had never slept next to a boy before. Let alone wake up with his arms wrapped around your waist and his leg thrown over yours. But here you were the following day â laying in Joshuaâs vice-like embrace.ou moved slightly to get up, and you thought you were successful until you heard Joshua let out a soft moan.Â
You froze. You were sure that was just a regular moan he would let out in his sleep until he moved his leg, and you felt his hardness against your inner thigh. You might have never felt the touch of another pair of lips on yours until a month ago, but you werenât an idiot. You could tell an erection when you felt one. You knew Joshua was turned on. But then again, you recalled reading that sometimes men just get hard for no reason.
That was it, you thought to yourself. It wasnât because he was attracted to you; it was simply because there was a concept known as âmorning woodâ, and Joshua was prominently exhibiting it. Still, you couldnât help feeling butterflies in your stomach. You couldnât help the arousal you felt start to pool in your panties.Â
You were a virgin, not a moron; you knew what was happening to you. And you needed Joshua to leave as soon as possible so that you could take care of the problem he caused.Â
âJoshua,â you mumbled, trying to move away from him, which only made him move against you more, allowing his length to brush against your inner thigh over and over. He was incredibly long, is what you gathered. Very well endowed.Â
âStop moving,â Joshua mumbled sleepily as he pulled you tighter to him, moving his hips again as his length brushed against you, this time dangerously close to your aching cunt. You knew you needed to stop him before it escalated, and he regretted it.Â
âShua!â you yelped, pinching him, making him groan as he jolted awake, glaring at you as you broke free from his embrace.Â
âWoman, will you let me sleep?â Joshua complained, his morning voice doing nothing to ease the ache in your pussy. It was so husky and deep⊠You wanted that voice to wake up to every morning for the rest of your life.Â
âNot until that goes away!â you blurted out, making Joshua look at you funny until he followed your gaze down to his cockâhis very hard cock.Â
âOh fuck! Well⊠this is just a normal thing,â Joshua said, chuckling, and you knew you hated how that made you feel. You wished to be the reason to arouse him, but he chalked it up to biology. âIf Iâm not out of line in saying this, you would also cause a similar problem, and holding you in my arms like that last nightâŠÂ felt nice. So Iâm sure my body was showing its appreciation in ways I didnât,â he explained further, making you look down at the duvet with a stupid smile adorning your face.Â
âJoshua, if you need to take care of it, you should do it. I donât know what to do,â you mumbled quickly, earning a nod from Joshua.Â
âWait, ever?â Joshua asked, hating how incredulity laced his voice.Â
âNo. You donât need to sound so shocked,â you mumbled, feeling defensive.Â
âIâm not; Iâm sorry, itâs the ass crack of dawn, and my brain is barely functioning,â Joshua defended.
You rolled your eyes at him. âAnd yet your cock was nestled in my ass crack,â you teased, your eyes widening in horror when you realised what you said.Â
âDid you like it?â Joshua suddenly asked; his demeanour changed as he leaned back against the wooden headboard, making you gulp.Â
His erection was more prominent with this slight adjustment.Â
âI asked you a question. Did you like my cock rubbing against you,â Joshua repeated, this time his eyes burning into yours, and you knew you couldnât lie.Â
âWhat am I meant to say? Iâm human,â you replied lamely, hoping itâd give him enough of an answer for him just to drop it.Â
âSo, it turned you on?â Joshua asked instead.Â
You glared at him. âWhy do you want to know?âÂ
Joshua smiled at you, admitting, âBecause to think you are turned on⊠itâs fucking hot,â Â
You wanted to yell but bit your lip to avoid verbalising your thoughts.Â
âItâs even hotter knowing that Iâm the reason behind it,â he added, and you kept staring at the duvet.Â
âYou should go,â you said abruptly, making him look at you in confusion.Â
Even you werenât entirely sure why you said that.Â
Well, you did know why you didnât want to be intimate with him: for fear that heâd take one look at what you had to offer and be repulsed. Youâd be led to believe so what would stop him?
âIf I overstepped,â he started to say, and you shook your head and held your hand out to him.Â
âYou didnât! Just go!â you rushed, getting off the bed, indicating to Joshua that he, too, should leave.Â
âIâll catch you later?â Joshua quietly offered, and you nodded, waving to him awkwardly as he walked out of your room.
You let out a breath you were holding after he left.Â
You shook your head, cursing yourself for kicking him out, but you knew you did the right thing. Joshua, just like any other man, had eyes and would be disgusted once he saw what you hid under your clothes.Â
~~
Later that day, you walked into your lecture hall, cursing, when you saw that the only empty seat left was the one next to Nia. You sighed as you moved to sit down next to her, and she hesitated for a second before moving her bag down to the floor allowing you to sit next to her.Â
âHey,â you mumbled.Â
You werenât entirely sure why you were trying to converse with her when she had been rude to you, but you didnât have many friends. This meant you didnât have very high standards or understand boundaries.
âHi,â Nia replied. Her tone was clipped.Â
You assumed it was because she didnât want to be disruptive during a lecture. She gave you a tight-lipped smile before returning to the front of the screen.Â
âY/N, hold up,â Nia called after you as you started to walk out of the lecture theatre once the professor had dismissed everyone. âThanks for ratting me out to Joshua, by the way,â she taunted, and your eyes widened.Â
âLook, Iâm sorry for what I said to you. That was really shit. But you ran to Joshua, who then told Jeonghan, and then Jeonghan took it upon himself to lecture me about being kind to one another for twenty minutes. Either way, I shouldnât have said what I said, so this is my apologies.Â
âWe good?â Nia asked, and you nodded.Â
Not understanding what boundaries meant and not having many friends made you realise that your bar for human decency could have been higher. They needed to be higher. You knew that what Nia said to you was barely an apology. It was more of an âIâm sorry you got offendedâ apology, a shallow apology usually reserved for celebrities and their notes app.Â
âItâs fine, Iâm sorry, itâs just that Joshua caught me crying that day, and I guess I ended up telling him everything,â you rambled, biting your tongue, realising that you should have done it sooner, for it would have prevented you from oversharing.
Your bond with Joshua was sacred; you didnât want any other girl or anyone to come in between that. You knew it was selfish and childish, but he held your entire life in his hands, and he didnât know it.Â
âSo, are you two close friends then?â Nia asked as you two walked down the hall to the quad.Â
âYes,â you confirmed. You were shy about most things, but not this. You were his friend, one of his closest.Â
âThen, do you know if heâs currently got his eyes on anyone?â Nia asked, her tone lowering slightly and your eyes widening at her question.Â
âWait, what?â you asked, and Nia smiled at you, the kind of smile that reminded you of the girls in school who called you pretty â only to say that you were pretty ugly.Â
âOh, Iâm just screwing with you. Heâs hot, but donât worry. I donât need your advice to get him. Besides, he and I have already kissed once,â Nia casually stated, making your heart sink.Â
âWhat? When?â you asked, your voice a mere whisper.Â
âOh, you know, the night you chickened out for the dare to get pecked by Joshua? Someone dared him to kiss me after you left, and he did. I have to say I wanted to know what else he could do with his mouth,â Nia chuckled, making you feel like your stomach was twisting.Â
You needed to leave.Â
You couldnât hear this.Â
âI have to rush back, but Iâll catch you later?â you rushed, and Nia smirked, nodding and sending you a sickly-sweet smile.Â
You were beyond thankful that your feet still moved because your mind was starting to malfunction and short-circuit.Â
Joshua kissed you after he kissed Nia. That meant it was a pity kiss. And not only that, you were so taken away by the sweet cherry taste on his lips. Now it hit you that the taste was not only cherry but also peach, and it wasnât his lip balm. It was hers.Â
Joshua had kissed you without even bothering to remove the evidence that he kissed Nia minutes ago.Â
But it wasnât his fault, you thought. You were so desperate to be loved and feel the intimacy â to feel a proper kiss, the kind of kisses your friends bragged about â that you didnât care that your first proper kiss was not only a pity kiss but that you also tasted another womanâs lip balm with it.Â
You felt so stupid.Â
Joshua had lied to you about what the kiss meant and failed to tell you that he kissed Nia. But then again, he was under no obligation to tell you anything. Where his lips went was not your business. You werenât his girlfriend. You were just his friend.Â
âY/N, keep storming around like that, and youâll burn a hole into the rug,â Joshua joked, his voice interrupting your thoughts when you realised that while you were busy ripping yourself to shreds, you reached back to the dorms. âOh, by the way, I got something I want to show you. Can I show you in your room?â he asked excitedly.Â
You couldnât help the jealousy, bitterness, and anger that overtook your following words. âSure, but are you sure that you didnât show Nia first and are putting on an act now, pretending to show me?â you spat at him, taking Joshua aback.Â
âRun that by me again?â he asked, and you scoffed as you opened your room door. Joshua walked in behind you, making you glare at him.Â
âYou kissed Nia that night. The night you kissed me, the first night. You kissed her and then kissed me,â you mumbled, hating how vulnerable and weak you sounded at this moment.
Joshua kept going from being your safe space to a man who toyed with your feelings.Â
âI, fuck, how did you find out?â he asked, running his hand over his face and letting out a deep exhale, and you stared at him.Â
âYouâre not going to deny it?â you asked, and Joshua shrugged.Â
âIâm not going to lie to you,â he offered bluntly, making you scoff.Â
âYou had no problem lying to me that night,â you countered, and Joshua shook his head at you.Â
âI didnât lie. I omitted a fact. But yeah, youâre right. Why did this conversation even occur? What did Nia say, exactly?âÂ
You sighed at Joshuaâs questions. âDoesnât matter. The point is that you kissed me after you kissed her,â you mumbled.
Joshua frowned as he inched closer to you to place his hands on your face, making you look at him. âWhy does that matter?â he asked so innocently that you felt like you couldnât even be upset.Â
But you were. âBecause I was a consolation kiss! You might not see it that way, but I fucking do, Joshua! I do. And you know what? It fucking sucks to know that you only kissed me because you felt bad for me. You kissed me after kissing the pretty girl, too, to what? Show that youâre capable of charity?â you accused.Â
Joshua groaned. âI get your past, and I get why itâs making you lash out in the ways it is, but you cannot compare everything I do to the people who fucked you over in the past! Iâm not one of them,â Joshua defended, earning a dry laugh from you.Â
âReally? Because you are sure as shit fucking me over like them. I donât want you kissing me or saying lewd things when you get hard from cuddling me because you think itâs easy to fuck with my feelings. I might not have any experience with all this, Joshua, but I have plenty of experience with being hurt and fucked over. Youâre not the one I expected it to come from, though,â you spat back.Â
Joshua just sighed. âLook, come find me when you want to talk like an adult. But if every little piece of gossip sets you off like this, I cannot keep up,â Joshua announced as he stormed out of your room.Â
It was only your room he left⊠so why did it feel like he walked out of your life and broke your heart with the door as it slammed shut behind him?
~~
You didnât talk to Joshua for two weeks.Â
Youâd bump into him often. How could you not? He stayed across from you, and it was hard to avoid your neighbour. Except it seemed like he would go out of his way to ignore you and express his disdain for you.Â
At first, you assumed you were being dramatic, just like Joshua would call you dramatic. Maybe he, too, realised he wanted nothing to do with you, just like everyone else.Â
âPenny, for your thoughts?â the guy suddenly asked you one day when you returned from your lecture.Â
âYouâre talking to me now?â you asked, puzzled. Joshua smiled, nodding.Â
âI thought I wasnât enough of an adult?â you snapped, making Joshua wince as you unlocked your door.Â
However, he still followed you inside your room, making you narrow your eyes at him.Â
âI didnât realise I invited you in?â you asked, and he frowned, looking down at his feet.Â
âI know I did something shitty to you, and itâs even worse because I wasnât an adult myself. Hell, I stormed out of your room,â Joshua admitted, chuckling, and you sighed deeply at him.Â
âI know I was too much. I just have a past,â you mumbled, and Joshua nodded.Â
âIâm not trying to negate it, Y/N, but at some point you need to move past it. You have a clean slate to do whatever you want; why donât you take advantage of that?â Joshua offered, and you nodded at him.Â
âI know, and I get it. But with my past, Shua, I just â I let it haunt me so much that I end up struggling to believe that anyone could ever like me for me,â you admitted, and Joshua frowned as he moved to stand in front of you, his tall frame dwarfing you.Â
âIâm so sorry that I was not more understanding. Truly, I am. I should have been, fuck. I just let my immaturity get the best of me,â Joshua apologised, and you shook your head at him.Â
âWeâre both learning. You have no reason to apologise to me. Iâm serious. You donât,â you admitted, and Joshua smiled softly at you as he wrapped you in a tight embrace.Â
âHow about we blow off steam at the party that Jeonghanâs flat is hosting?â Joshua offered.Â
âI donât know, the last party did nothing but cause drama, or rather, I overreacted,â you mumbled softly, making Joshua shake his head at you.Â
âYour reactions are valid. Please donât let me or anyone take that away from you,â Joshua comforted you, making you smile softly at him.Â
âSo, whatâs the occasion of this party?â you asked, and Joshua shrugged.Â
âI honestly donât know, and I quote Jeonghan on this: who needs a reason? A party is a party,â Joshua chuckled, making you smile along with him. âCome on, go get ready, and we can go!â Joshua cheered, making you smile at him. âLook, weâre going to have ups and downs in our friendships. Isnât that normal? But I promise Iâll keep the dramatic storming out of rooms to a minimum,â he joked, making you nod at him.Â
âWhat should I wear?â you asked, making Joshua grin.
âWhatever you feel comfortable in,â he answered, making you swoon at his answer.Â
It was a simple statement, but he never pressured you to look a certain way. But you still let your demons get the best of you.Â
Was the reason why he didnât deem it necessary to tell you to wear something nice that, regardless of what you wore, heâd never consider you attractive, so it didnât matter?
âI can hear you overthinking. Iâm saying wear something comfortable because itâs a flat party, not because I think you canât pull off something else. I know you can. Hell, if you want to wear a dress and heels tonight, I support it, but I know you wonât be comfortable in it, not at a house party,â Joshua rationalised, calming the demons in your mind and making you nod and smile at him.Â
âSorry,â you gave him a sheepish smile, and Joshua shook his head at you.Â
âStop apologising for how you feel,â he said as he moved to open your wardrobe.Â
âOh, what about this? Itâs sparkly?â Joshua beamed as he handed you a sparkly green top.Â
You bought it on a whim once; it was what all the pretty girls in the magazines wore, it was what all the cute girls wore, and you just thought that if you wore that, you too would be pretty.Â
âItâs stunning, and I think itâd make you sparkle and look like a mermaid,â Joshua laughed.Â
âMermaids are attractive?â You asked, taking the green top from him.Â
âListen, Ariel is fucking hot,â he declared, making you laugh.Â
âShe nearly gave up everything for a guy. A guy who she knew nothing about, and all because he was handsome,â you mumbled.Â
âNot a Little Mermaid Fan?â Joshua asked, and you shook your head.Â
âNot a fan of how much she gave up for him,â you mumbled, and he nodded, sensing that if he didnât divert your attention somewhere else, this conversation would take a very gloomy turn.
âTo be fair, and Iâm just assuming here, it wouldnât be easy to sustain a relationship with a damn fish,â Joshua said knowingly, making you laugh.Â
âOkay, get out, you fish expert. I need to get ready,â you joked, pushing Joshua towards your door, and he nodded.Â
âBe ready in about thirty minutes?â Joshua offered, and you nodded.Â
~~
You were done with your shower, and as you walked out, you almost liked what you saw in the mirror.Â
Almost.Â
You wore the sparkly green top, paired it with black jeans, and wore your stripped Converse. You dusted a light wash of makeup on your face and some mascara on it then reached for the peach-flavoured gloss and dabbed your lips with a small amount before smiling in the mirror.Â
âReady?â You heard Joshua yelling obnoxiously outside your door, making you cringe at him.Â
âYouâre insufferable,â you giggled as you opened the door, laughing at him.Â
Your laughter stuck in your throat when you took in Joshuaâs appearance.Â
âTake a picture. Itâll last longer,â Joshua giggled, making you glare at him.Â
âYou look good, okay,â you huffed, making Joshua smile.Â
âLikewise. Shall we go? Jeonghanâs been texting me. Oh, by the way, Nia will be there,â Joshua said, his voice softening as he spoke her name.Â
âShua, I can manage. She might have just been having a bad day. It doesnât mean anything. Itâs fine. Itâs all in the past,â you said, not meaning it entirely, but Joshua was right. You couldnât live your entire life crying at every upsetting situation.Â
âIf she steps out of line, Iâll put her back in place, I promise,â Joshua added, and you smirked at him.Â
âKinky,â you joked before slapping a hand over your mouth, your eyes widening in shock at what you said.Â
âOh, do you want to find out?â Joshua teased, making you look down shyly.Â
âCome on, Jeonghan is waiting,â you said shyly as you dragged him across the hall to flat 2B.Â
You didnât see it then, and how you wish you did because your words lit a fire of envy in Joshua, one he could not douse and one that ended up ruining the night.Â
~~
The house party was going quite well, there were no silly dares and no bitchy comments, but you couldnât place your finger on Joshuaâs behaviour. The entire night, he was distant and standoffish with you.Â
Hell, he was chatting with Nia for a fair bit, but you chalked it up to the fact that you were a chronic over-thinker and that Joshua didnât necessarily mean to do what he did with the intent of hurting you.Â
âI like your top, by the way,â Jeonghan said rather loudly and drunkenly, and you smiled, thanking him.Â
âOh, thank you. Actually, Joshua helped pick it out,â you answered, and you saw Joshua smile warmly at you. He was about to respond when Nia spoke before him instead.Â
âWhy? You canât choose your outfits or something?â Nia mocked, earning a couple of chuckles from what you could only guess were her minions.Â
âIâŠâ you mumbled, lost.Â
Joshua was about to speak, but something stopped him. That something was Jeonghan, who shot daggers at Nia, making her roll her eyes.Â
âAnyways, I was promised games, and all weâve done is drink and make small talk,â Nia complained, and Jeonghan nodded slowly.Â
âGet the cards then, and we can start playing,â Jeonghan said as he turned to face you.Â
âYou look beautiful, donât listen to her. She has this bitchy persona, but sheâs actually nice. Just got to get past the ice-cold persona,â Jeonghan mumbled to you.Â
You smiled at him before noticing how Joshua smiled at Nia and whatever she whispered.Â
Didnât he say heâd set Nia straight if she spoke out of turn? So why didnât he?Â
âAlright, weâre just playing snap but with dares and forfeits if you donât do your dare,â Nia explained once one of her friends brought her a deck of cards to her.Â
It was quite an easy game, and the night was progressing smoothly. Nia hadnât made a single snide comment, and thankfully, your speed made you avoid some stupid dares.Â
âOh! Joshua, you lost that round. You have to complete a dare!â One of Niaâs friends squealed, making you wince.Â
âUgh, I knew it. What do I have to do?â Joshua asked, smiling. You felt your heart starting to pound in your chest.Â
âMake out with Nia. I know you guys only kissed, but this time, a proper make out,â Niaâs friend suggested, making your heart fall into your stomach with her suggestion.Â
Surely, he wouldnât say yes.Â
âSure, why not?â Joshua chuckled as he turned to face Nia, who shot you a smirk before meeting to place her lips on his, earning a few wolf whistles and cheers from the others in the room as they kissed.Â
They fit together. It made sense. She knew what to do. You didnât.Â
You could feel your eyes burn with tears and knew you had to leave. You couldnât watch this. You couldnât keep watching this.Â
You got up to leave but got up so hastily that you failed to notice that your glittery top got snagged by the edge of the table. The tear was barely noticeable, but the scrape of your chair against the floor was loud and got everyoneâs attention, including Nia who smirked at you.Â
âSee, this is why you should dress for your body, not just based on trends. I guess that the rip was the universeâs way of letting you know that the shirt needed to be let out a bit,â Nia said with a straight face, her voice devoid of emotion, but her words were laced with venom.Â
The venom that you could feel was starting to move in your body and to your heart and brain, making you hate everything about your body and yourself more than usual.Â
Niaâs vile comments finally made Joshua snap as he pulled away from her and stood up.Â
âWhat the fuck is wrong with you?â He shouted at Nia as she shrugged.Â
âShe looked silly in that top. Is that why you picked it up, Shua? Because you couldnât resist, knowing how stupid she would look in that?â Nia added, smirking. Her words were slurred, so you knew not to believe her, or at least thatâs what you told yourself.Â
But then again, doesnât a drunken mind speak sober thoughts?
âY/N!â Joshua called out as you turned your back to everyone and tried to leave.Â
You took a deep breath before turning to him. âIâm fine, just tired,â you mumbled before exiting the flat.Â
~~
After the flat party, you returned to your room, and you stood in front of your mirror in your underwear after a shower.Â
You stared hard; you could see every dent, mark, and scar on your body.Â
You werenât chubby, far from it, but you werenât a size two.Â
You had curves, which came at the cost of more stretch marks.Â
You had long, wavy hair that never seemed to cooperate with you.Â
Nia was right; you didnât look good.Â
You were so immersed in picking yourself apart that you failed to notice Joshua walk in and wrap his arms around your waist.
âIâm so fucking sorry,â he mumbled into your bare skin, and you could feel his toned arms under the flimsy fabric of your bra.Â
âFor what? Sheâs just telling the truth. Sheâs the kind of flawless I wish I could be,â you mumbled, squinting at the reflection.Â
You hated what you looked like. You sighed deeply before removing Joshuaâs arms around you.Â
âI fucked up. I said Iâd defend you, and I didnât,â Joshua mumbled, and you sighed, sitting on your bed.Â
Joshua sat down, kneeling, making you look into his big eyes shining with unshed tears.Â
âWhy the fuck are you the one about to cry? Iâm the one that got body-shammed in front of everyone. You got the pretty girl, and you got to even kiss her!â
âIâm about to cry because I have been spouting this loyalty bullshit from day one, and when it came to you, I just let it go. And I guess itâs because you dropped my hand when I was being suggestive and ran off to find Jeonghan instead,â Joshua grumbled, and you scoffed at him.Â
âThatâs such a pathetic reason. I only ran off like that because, you know, Iâm uncomfortable with sexual innuendos and jokes. Iâve never experienced anything, so how can I pursue a conversation further?â You questioned.
Joshua just frowned as he looked to the ground.Â
âI didnât,â you started to say and moved to kneel until you were on your knees, sitting in front of Joshua. âI didnât run because I wanted to get cosy with Jeonghan. But Iâll say he was a better friend than you were tonight,â you finished and stood up, grabbing an oversized shirt off your chair, pulling it over your body, and moving to Joshua.Â
âI was seeing red, and like a fucking dick, I said nothing. I didnât pick that top for you because I wanted to mock you. I picked it because you looked lovely in it. It fits you like a glove,â Joshua spoke, and you scoffed at him.Â
âAre you sure I didnât look like a stuffed turkey instead?â you mocked, and Joshua shook his head.Â
âI donât know what Niaâs deal isâI donât fucking knowâbut you didnât look silly in the outfit. Itâs your body; you wear what you want. You looked lovely, my angel,â Joshua smiled as he spoke, and you quirked your brows at him.Â
âMy angel?â you echoed, and Joshua blushed slightly.Â
âI give nicknames,â he mumbled.
âOh,â you mumbled.
âOnly to the ones I love,â he replied, making your heart swoon.Â
You knew you already had it wrong for Joshua, but his saying made you swoon more. You felt safe, and you knew that you were falling for him.
âI didnât look stupid in the green top?â you asked again, and Joshua smiled, turning to face you.Â
âNo, you didnât. Fuck Nia and her stupid ass opinions,â Joshua huffed, hoping itâd make you laugh, but somehow it failed.Â
âWasnât that your aim tonight? To fuck her. I mean, I gathered that was the aim because you leapt at the chance to kiss her,â you spat at Joshua, who shrank at the accusation.Â
âI just⊠fuck, I screwed up. I told you that I got mad, and I fucked up. I fucking did. I didnât mean to hurt you,â Joshua mumbled, and you sighed.Â
âIt hurt to watch that,â you voiced, and Joshua nodded.Â
âDid, uh, did you want to kiss me instead?â Joshua asked, and your eyes widened.Â
âIs this some sort of stupid game you play where you kiss Nia first and then come back and give me a pity kiss? Because if it is, I want nothing to do with it,â you said as you tried to get up, only to have Joshua pull you back onto his lap, glaring at you.Â
âItâs not. Fuck, do you not realise that I had kissed you before, which wasnât a fucking pity kiss? Two, I got hard for you. And now I want to kiss you because you looked amazing at that party, but you look even better in this stupid shirt that I kind of want to rip you off!â Joshua exclaimed, making your eyes widen.Â
âOh,â you said, unsure of how to respond.
Joshua rolled his eyes at you. âYeah, oh,â he huffed, making you giggle.Â
You didnât know where you felt a surge of confidence rush into your blood, but you did, and as it did, the words tumbled out of your mouth sooner than you could stop them.Â
âThen kiss me,â you whispered out.Â
Okay, maybe you werenât that confident, but you said the words, and you knew Joshua heard them because his grip around your waist tightened.Â
Joshua didnât say anything. He simply pulled you in closer until your lips met his. You ignored the taste of cherry lip gloss on his lips and instead tried to enjoy his taste, but you couldnât. You eventually sighed into the kiss as you pulled away.Â
âDid I do something?â Joshua asked, and you shook your head.Â
âI just⊠I keep tasting Niaâs stupid cherry lip gloss on your lips, and itâs killing the mood,â you admitted, making Joshua sigh as he used his shirt to wipe his lips.Â
âTry again,â he encouraged, and so you did.Â
This time, you could taste him; the cherry flavour was an aftertaste, but one you could swallow because you liked him too much to care.Â
As the kiss progressed, Joshuaâs grip on your waist only got tighter, and you kept moving against his hips, making him groan into the kiss. He was so big and thick that you could feel yourself grow wetter each minute.Â
âWait, stop,â he mumbled against your lips, his grip still tight on your waist because he knew youâd run away the second he told you to stop. âWhere does all this leave us? The slight dry-humping, the kisses?â he asked, and you smiled at him.Â
You wanted to tell him you liked and wanted to date him, but you didnât want to scare him off. So, you decided to choose an option that would only hurt you.Â
But if that was the only way you could ever have Joshua, so be it.
âHow about we just keep it casual?â You said, trying to sound nonchalant and unbothered, and Joshua nodded.Â
âI agree,â Joshua replied, not leaving room for an explanation as his lips were back on yours instantly, making you moan into the kiss.Â
Casual it is.
~~
Over the next three weeks, you learnt what casual meant. It meant still being friends with Joshua and having your usual movie nights with him. And then sometimes youâd end up on his lap, kissing him.Â
A week after the casual arrangement began, you found yourself bare-chested and at the mercy of Joshuaâs lips and hands running all over your breasts while you palm his hard length over his boxers.Â
In the second week of understanding what casual meant, you found yourself clenching around his long fingers as they moved inside of you. You didnât entirely realise how it happened. Still, it felt so good that you didnât want to stop it. You were riding the wave of euphoria for as long as you could, and you couldnât see it crashing anytime soon. You had also given your first blowjob. It was glorious watching Joshua fall apart under your touch. It was a sight you wanted to be tattooed in your brain.Â
During the third week of understanding the word casual, you felt pleasure you only thought was confined to porn and smutty fanfiction, but when you two stumbled back drunkenly after a night out, you couldnât control your hormones.Â
You wanted him.Â
âJoshuaie!â you slurred slightly as he helped you back to your room.Â
It was a Friday night, and you had too much to drink. As a result, you ended up stumbling a bit, but you werenât drunk, far from it. But you also had a pep to your step, one that did not help you walk.Â
âSit,â Joshua ordered as he helped you sit on your bed.Â
His tone was slightly cold, and you immediately felt like he had poured cold water all over you. With one word, you sobered up immediately and let out a sniffle.Â
âIâm sorry I ruined your night out. Iâll be fine. You can go back and enjoy yourself,â you mumbled as you kicked your shoes off and scurried under your covers.
Joshua sighed as he walked into your ensuite bathroom, grabbed your makeup wipes, returned to you, and sat on your bed.Â
âSit up,â he said, his tone softer this time, his kind eyes sparkling with endearment.Â
âYou didnât ruin my night, none of it. Fuck, I just got annoyed. A few guys made some shitty comments about you, and I wanted to punch them,â Joshua explained as you sat up, and he moved to wipe the makeup off your face gently.Â
âOh, they probably said I looked hideous; no need to get mad at that, nothing Iâm not used to,â you admitted, letting out a sad chuckle.Â
âIs that what you fucking think?â Joshua asked, and you shrugged, at which he sighed, kicking off his shoes.
You shrugged. âIs it not?âÂ
Joshua shook his head. âFuck, they couldnât stop talking about all the sexual things they wanted to do to you, and I wanted to just punch them. No man should ever talk about a woman like that. Itâs so stupid,â Joshua huffed out, making you smile.Â
âWell, at least I was being complimented,â you sassed back, spilling out of your bed as you drunkenly stumbled into your bathroom and stepped into your shower, the alcohol making you forget Joshuaâs presence in the room.
Thankfully, you always kept an oversized shirt in the bathroom, which you changed into before stepping out of the shower and walking back into the room.Â
âThe things those guys were saying werenât complimentary. They were sexist and disgusting hell. If it were meâŠâ Joshua trailed off when you joined him on your bed.Â
âWhat would you say, huh?â you asked, and Joshua smiled as he inched closer to you.Â
âIâd do more than speak,â he answered.Â
The atmosphere in the room suddenly changed; it was now filled with want and desire, and you decided to bask in the glory and be bolder.Â
âShow me then,â you mumbled.Â
âYouâve been drinking,â Joshua mumbled, and you shrugged.Â
âYour point? Iâm buzzed, but I can consent. I can count to ten backwards if you want,â you joked.
Joshua smiled as he stood up, making you stand up with him. He pulled the curtains over your window so that the only thing illuminating the room was your table light. Joshua moved to pull the leather jacket off his body and tossed it on your desk before pulling you into a soft kiss.Â
âGod, Iâve wanted to do this since I saw you tonight,â he admitted, making you smile. âCan I take this off?â he asked, and you hesitated for a second, then nodded.Â
âJust know that⊠I donât look like a model underneath,â you mumbled suddenly. Even though Joshua had been intimate with you before, you still felt insecure every time.Â
âIâm glad you donât. Youâre beautiful. So fucking beautiful,â Joshua praised you as he pulled the fabric off your body, leaving you naked.Â
He walked you backwards until the backs of your knees touched his bed. He gently pushed you down, and you moved back on the bed as he crawled between your legs. He placed his lips on yours. You moaned into the kiss, and Joshua slipped his tongue into your mouth, deepening it. He pulled away gently just to look at you.
âCan I touch you?â Joshua asked, and you nodded slowly.Â
He smiled as he placed his lips on yours again, kissing you again, and then moved his mouth to your breasts.
âFucking hell, these tits. You have no idea how many times Iâve wanted to suck and bite them.âÂ
You moaned as he squeezed your breasts, his fingertips rubbing your nipples.Â
âEach time you were in a low-cut top, I wanted nothing more than to bring you into a room and take your tits in my mouth.âÂ
You squeezed your thighs as Joshuaâs words did nothing but torment your aching cunt.Â
He moved a hand down your body. âYouâre so fucking gorgeous,â he said as he moved to lay down between your legs.Â
He pushed your legs apart, and his tongue found your cunt. He placed several kisses on your cunt, each kiss making you buck into his mouth. He wrapped an arm around your waist.
âEasy, princess, Iâm going to take good care of you.â You nodded as he ran his tongue along your folds, moaning as he tasted you. He circled his tongue around your entrance as he pushed his long and thick tongue inside you.Â
âFuck, Joshua,â you cried out, tugging on his hair.Â
He growled into your cunt when you tugged on his hair, the vibrations making you shake. He pulled his mouth away from you and pushed two fingers inside you. He stood on his knees and stared at you directly as he hooked his fingers inside you, his other hand pressing down on your stomach.
âHold still, princess; I will make you scream my name.âÂ
You nodded, and Joshua started moving his hand up and down vigorously. You could hear just how wet you were getting.Â
âCome on, princess, I can hear how fucking wet you are. Wouldnât it be nice if you just squirted all over my hand?âÂ
You arched your back as Joshua kept fingering you.Â
âPretty girl, I can hear you squirt for me. I can make you squirt again, donât worry.âÂ
You kept whimpering until something inside you snapped, and you felt your vision fade as you came hard. You felt yourself squirt all over Joshuaâs fingers. He pulled his fingers out of you and sucked on them.Â
âGod, youâre so fucking sweet,â Joshua moaned, praising you. You felt a bolt of confidence surge as you got onto your knees. âYou donât have to?â he assured, but you shook your head at him.
âI want to. Will you let me?âÂ
You reached forward and wrapped your mouth around his length. Well, as much as you could, your hands made up for what your mouth couldnât. You ran your tongue along his length until you fixated your mouth around his tip. You kept sucking his tip, and your hands reached down to play with his balls. Joshua bucked in your mouth as you kept sucking his tip.Â
âFucking hell.âÂ
You smirked. Catching Joshua off guard was the only way to get him to submit to you.Â
âFuck, baby, if you keep doing that, Iâm going to cum!âÂ
You kept bobbing your head up and down his length until you felt him still in your mouth and felt his warmth release down your throat. You pulled away, slowly swallowing his release and giving his sensitive tip a final lick.Â
âFuck, get over here,â Joshua moaned as he pulled you into his arms for a sweet kiss.Â
You giggled into his chest as he cuddled you, making him nudge you. âWhatâs on your mind?âÂ
âYouâre perfect,â you said. No mumbling, nothing. You said it confidently.Â
âNo oneâs perfect,â Joshua countered, âplus, youâre only saying that because of the amazing orgasm I just gave you,â Joshua joked, making you groan and sit up.Â
âNo, you are! Youâre so fucking perfect, just you are. Iâll explain someday; right now, itâs fuzzy, but youâre the closest thing to perfection,â you mumbled as you laid back down and curled into Joshuaâs embrace.Â
âFuck, Iâm going to miss you over winter break,â Joshua spoke, and you nodded.Â
âOnly three weeks, nothingâs going to change. Iâll still be here,â you said, touching his lips and making him smile into the kiss.Â
~~
 The thing about bold statements is that they often come with uncertainty and pain should things not pan out the way you want. Which is precisely what happened to you.Â
You said in three weeks nothing would change, but you were wrong because you told yourself that when you were high off the orgasms and falling in love with Joshua, your love only grew stronger every second.Â
âY/N!â Joshua exclaimed when he found you at the cafĂ©. You were waiting patiently for him. It was the first week back from winter break, and Joshua finally texted to meet up.Â
You agreed. You also decided that you wanted to confess to him, to tell him you liked him.Â
âJoshua!â You greeted cheerfully as the tall boy hugged you tightly.Â
How do you get more handsome every day?Â
It was true; Joshua was getting increasingly handsome each day, and you werenât entirely sure if it was good for your heart.Â
âSo, whatâs up?â he asked once you two sat down in a booth, and he smiled, noticing you ordered his favourite drink for him.Â
âUh, winter break was good. I spent time with family, and uh, Joshua, I have to tell you something,â you started, and he nodded.Â
âMe too!â Joshua exclaimed, and you smiled, thinking that maybe you and him were on the same page. Perhaps he liked you the way you liked him.Â
âReally?â you asked. âOkay, you first,â you said, and Joshua grinned.Â
As he was about to speak, a pair of long, slender arms wrapped around his chest, and a kiss was placed on his cheek.Â
You felt your heart shatter into a million pieces â all stabbing you at the same time.Â
âBaby, I missed you!âÂ
You looked to see Nia slide into the booth next to Joshua, making you feel nauseous. You felt like a fucking fool.Â
Why would Joshua ever reciprocate what you felt for him? Why would he ever want you when he had a girl like Nia?
âBabe, youâre early. I havenât told her yet,â Joshua mumbled, apologetic as he awkwardly smiled at you. Nia shrugged.Â
âYou two are dating?â you asked, and Joshua nodded.Â
âWe met when I went back home, Niaâs from the same town, and we hung out, and you know, over the last three weeks, she made me the happiest Iâve ever been,â Joshua said, and you could feel your eyes starting to sting with tears.Â
âWait, baby, they just called my order. Be right back,â Nia said, kissing Joshuaâs cheek as she waltzed away.Â
âI know youâre not her biggest fan, but I promise sheâs kind, loving and sweet when you dig past the cold persona. I wanted to tell you, but I also didnât know how. We werenât really together or anything, you know?â Joshua mumbled, and that did it for you.Â
He never even saw what you two shared as unique. You were nothing to him.Â
âDoes she make you happy?â You asked, and Joshua nodded, smiling.Â
âThen I hope she knows that her side gets her the most amazing man, but if she hurts you,â you started to say, and Joshua shook his head.Â
âShe wonât!â he said excitedly, and you nodded, knowing that your âIâll hurt her if she hurts youâ speech would be wasted on him.
âThen, go be happy, Joshua, thatâs all I want,â you said as you gathered your things. You had to leave this cafĂ©. Youâd fall apart if you stayed any longer.Â
âWait, you said you have something to tell me?â Joshua asked, and you shook your head.Â
âI got to go. Another time.âÂ
You rushed, hurrying out of the cafĂ© and back to your dorm room, where you cried into your pillow. You cried until you couldnât cry anymore, then you cried some more. You cried until you couldnât feel anymore. You cried yourself to sleep, knowing that the boy you loved was never going to be yours.Â
You would have to see them, Joshua and Nia. Youâd have to see her with him, and itâd hurt because she had everything you had to live without.Â
~~
Joshua tried to balance, but he was failing. He would flake on meetings with you and study sessions or hangouts, which started getting on your nerves. You brought it up to him one night during a movie night.Â
âStop making plans if you keep flaking,â you mumbled, and you saw Joshua glare at you.Â
âItâs not out of malice. Forget it; you wonât get it,â Joshua dismissed.
âWhy wouldnât I get it?â You asked, and he sighed.Â
âYouâre not dating anyone. Youâve never been in a relationship either, so I guess you wouldnât get it,â he mumbled, and you scoffed at him.Â
âI donât have to be doing either of those things to call you out on being a shit friend,â you retorted, making Joshua scoff.Â
âYou only just made friends, so please donât act like you have any authority on what friends are meant to do either,â Joshua fired back, making your eyes well up with tears.Â
âThatâs so mean,â you choked out.Â
Joshua groaned. âOh, for the love of God, I canât be at your beck and call! I have a life! Iâm sorry you donât, but I do! Why donât you go out to make some friends? I wonât be able to be there for you all the time, not when someone needs me more, and sheâs a priority,â Joshua said.Â
His words felt like daggers, slicing you open, drawing blood, but all you felt were tears stinging your eyes.Â
âIâm going. Youâre right, I should make more friends. Also, I never asked to be a priority, Joshua, but I didnât expect you to make me an afterthought⊠But I get it now, you donât need me,â you explained, tears running down your face as you hurriedly grabbed your bag and stormed out of his room and back to yours.Â
He didnât come after you this time when he made you cry. This time, you were alone.Â
And this time, you knew he was not yours. Not anymore.Â
~~~
Three Months LaterÂ
You werenât entirely sure what you were doing at this party; none of the people here were your friends, but you decided to go out because another girl from your dorm, Mai, invited you out. You chose to go since Joshua painfully pointed out how few friends you had and that you should go out and make some.Â
You werenât entirely sure these were the types of friends you wanted to make. You werenât judging them, but they were just different. They were more outgoing, the type to get wasted and hook up with each other. You judged none of it, but it just wasnât you.Â
âYo, Y/N, have a shot of this,â Mai said, rushing over to you and handing you a shot glass of clear liquid. âItâll loosen you up a bit. Youâre so wound up,â she moaned, and you sighed, taking a shot of the drink.Â
It burnt your throat, but it couldnât compare to the pain you felt every time you thought of Joshua.Â
âGood, have another,â Mai said, handing you another shot, and you did the same thing, downing the clear liquid, shot after shot, until you were four shots in, your mind hazy, and you stopped thinking.Â
Instead, you soon found yourself on the dance floor, grinding against some guy. You forgot his name but didnât care, not when his kisses distracted you from Joshua. And certainly not later when you were back in your room that night, he was down on his knees trying his best to please you.Â
âBabe, if you donât want to, we donât have to,â he spoke, and you looked at him, his chin wet with your arousal.Â
âKyung,â you drawled; his name finally popped into your mind. âI do. I just donât have protection,â you mumbled.Â
âOh, is that it? I do,â Kyung said, fishing out a condom from his back pocket, making you smile in amusement.Â
You werenât going to lose your virginity to Joshua. He made it clear that he didnât see you as someone heâd prioritise, plus he had a girlfriend.Â
âJust go slow,â you told Kyung as you pulled your dress off.Â
You didnât care what you looked like anymore. You didnât. If Kyung could make you feel wanted, youâd do anything to feel that.Â
You wanted to know what it felt like to be desired, even if Joshua wasnât the one to do it.Â
~~
You woke up to Kyung gently snoring next to you until you nudged him awake the following day.Â
âHey, oh, are you okay? Any pain, any regrets?â Kyung asked sweetly, and you shook your head.Â
âNo⊠Thanks for last night,â you mumbled, and Kyung smiled as he slowly got out of bed.Â
âLook, I would stay, but I also donât think your head is in it because you can tell when someone doesnât like you, but donât worry! Iâm not mad,â Kyung explained.Â
âKyung, Iâm sorry,â you mumbled as he got dressed and shook his head. âIt was a hookup, no hard feelings, right?â you asked, and Kyung nodded, smiling at you.Â
âChill, weâre good. But you know, if you ever see me around and you want to repeat what happened last night, I wouldnât be opposed to it. But if you never want to acknowledge me again, thatâs also okay,â Kyung explained, making you smile.Â
âIâll at least say hello,â you joked, making Kyung laugh.Â
âSee you around, Y/N,â Kyung said as he left your room. You sat in bed and slowly got out later to shower, your legs aching with a good ache.Â
It felt nice last night to feel wanted. You felt utterly rejected by Joshua, and you wanted to feel needed, and if doing things like you did last night made you feel the slightest bit wanted, then youâd do it over and over again.Â
So, you did.Â
You continued it. Going out, getting drunk, hooking up with someone random, and each time, you felt more complete seeing how they drooled when they saw you naked. You enjoyed every moment.
Each hookup was your attempt at filling the Joshua-sized hole in your heart, and though it wasnât entirely practical, it was enough. It was enough to numb your pain.Â
You continued this pattern for so long that you lost track, lost track of how many people you slept with. You just were chasing something permanent in something fleeting.Â
~~
You hadnât spoken to Joshua in two years.
Well, here and there, awkward hellos, but heâd become a ghost to you since he started dating Nia. You pulled away too because you couldnât be around him, not when you felt your heart break a little more every time you saw him.Â
You hadnât spoken to Joshua in so long, until today, in the final term of your last year of university. You had just returned to the dorms and were unpacking your things after going home for the winter break when you heard a knock on your door.
âCome in, itâs open,â you called out, and your eyes widened when they landed on Joshuaâs scowling figure. âWell, hello to you too,â you huffed out.Â
You had gained more confidence in the two years but felt every bit of it ebb away when you saw Joshua again. Because when you saw him, you were always the broken-hearted girl who cried over the fact that she could never have him.Â
âWhat the hell are you doing with your life?â He asked, making you stare at him in confusion.Â
âExcuse me?âÂ
âDonât act stupid with me. What are you doing, hooking up with someone new almost every week? Do you know that this gossip followed me back home?â Joshua accused you, making you scoff.Â
âWhy do you care? You already made it painfully clear that I was not a priority anymore, so why do you care what Iâm doing?â you demanded, and Joshua scoffed.Â
âWell, if everyone I know is starting to call you a slut, then I care,â Joshua fired back, making you scoff again.Â
âDo you think that?â you asked, and Joshua sighed.Â
âIf the shoe fits,â he mumbled, and you rolled your eyes at him.Â
âThat day in the cafĂ©, I wanted to tell you I liked you,â you started to say as you unpacked your belongings. âI started falling for you, Joshua. The minute you made me feel seen, kissed me, and the three weeks we spent fooling around, I fell more and more. I thought you felt the same,â you said, pausing to breathe.Â
âBut you didnât, and I had a Joshua-shaped hole in my heart,â you finished, and Joshua stared at you with wide eyes.Â
âAll that to say, I make no apologies for how I choose to fix that hole in my heart, and I make no apologies for how I choose to fix what you broke,â you responded.Â
âDid you just quote Meredith Grey to me?â Joshua asked, making you roll your eyes at him.Â
âShut up, she had great lines,â you bit back.Â
âIâm just saying youâre getting a reputation, and you know people wonât respect you as much,â Joshua babbled, making you scoff at him.Â
âI couldnât give less of a fuck. Iâm trying to forget you,â you lied as tears started to pool in your eyes. âI donât care about the respect of hundreds of people who donât know me, but I do care about the respect you have for me,â you asked.
Joshua stayed silent, feet planted on the ground.Â
âIâve gotten my answer, thank you,â you replied, and Joshua sighed.Â
âYou keep this up. Youâll lose everyone,â Joshua retorted, making you roll your eyes at him.Â
âI only ever had you, and I lost you the day you started dating Nia, so I think Iâm good,â you said, swallowing the lump in your throat.Â
âFine, be that fucking way,â Joshua scowled as he stormed out of your room, slamming the door on his way out, making the hole in your heart grow with every step he took.
~~
âY/N!âÂ
You left bed one night when you heard someone yell your name. Startled, you ran to the front door, confused when you saw Jeonghan.Â
âJoshuaâs in my room, and heâs crying. He needs you,â Jeonghan huffed, and you rolled your eyes at him.Â
âNo, he doesnât, he hasnât for so long. Tell him to go run to Nia,â you spat out, and Jeonghan sighed, running his hand through his blond hair. It was tousled and messy. You guessed that he had just gotten out of bed.Â
âNia is the reason heâs crying, so I can assure you, he does not need her,â Jeonghan deadpanned, making your heart sink. Joshua and Nia had problems?Â
âJust go to him, preferably before he drenches my bedsheets with his tears,â Jeonghan rushed, and you sighed, following him across the hall to Jeonghanâs room, where you saw the man you were deeply in love with curled into a ball crying.Â
âJoshua?â you said softly, and you only heard a whimper from him in response.Â
âGo, Iâll be in the kitchen,â Jeonghan said, pushing you into the room, and you cautiously approached the crying man.Â
âShe cheated,â Joshua blubbered out, and your heart sank.Â
You could only see red. How could she? She had your entire world in her hands and crushed it in one thoughtless moment.Â
âIâm going to fucking kill her,â you spat out, and Joshua shook his head.Â
âNo, just hold me. I donât want ever to hear her name again,â Joshua begged, and you sighed, giving in to let Joshua cuddle you.Â
âI deserved this. I said such shitty things to you. No wonder Iâm in this predicament now,â Joshua sighed, and you rolled your eyes.Â
âShut up. You said shitty things. It doesnât mean you deserved this; no one does; Iâm so sorry,â you said, hugging him tighter, earning a soft sigh from him.Â
âY/N, I havenât been a good friend at all, and Iâm going to be one of those douchebags whoâs going to ask you to be there for me now because I need you, but I promise this time I wonât hurt you, not again,â Joshua admitted sitting up slightly wiping his eyes.Â
âIâŠâ you hesitated and sighed when you saw hurt flash across his handsome features. âOf course I will,â you said, making Joshua smile.Â
Of course, you would because you held onto hope. Not that you ever wanted Joshua to get hurt, but he could finally be yours after the hurt passed.Â
~~
Joshua was true to his word. Things went back to how they were, you two being the best of buds, no benefits, but still, he was your friend, warming your heart up. This time, it would be fine.Â
âYou look nice,â Joshua commented as he walked into your room, his hands automatically moving to adjust the zipper you were fiddling with. âThere, all done,â he beamed at you. âYou look beautiful,â Joshua commented again as he took in your emerald, green floor-length cocktail gown.Â
You had just finished getting ready for the final year gala. You smiled at Joshua, and your eyes widened as you took in his appearance.Â
âYou look just as handsome. Any girl would be lucky to have you,â you suggested, biting your lip when you saw how his expression fell.Â
âLetâs not mention that, please?â he asked.Â
âShe who shall not be named?â you offered with a smile, and Joshua nodded.Â
âYeah, she who shall not be named.â He smiled as you two walked out to your room and the ballroom.Â
âShall we, our final gala as soon-to-be university grads?â Joshua asked, holding his arm to you, and you smiled at him.Â
~~
You and Joshua enjoyed the gala. For the most part, there was no drama, just a few odd questions about if you and Joshua were dating, but he quickly shot them down. By the nightâs end, you were tipsy enough to spill the words brewing on your tongue for the entire night.Â
You still loved him, and tonight, youâd tell him uninterrupted.Â
~~
âOkay, what was so important that you needed to drag my ass out here and watch yourself! Youâre going to fall over!â Joshua giggled as he wrapped his arm around your waist, making you smile shyly at him.Â
This was it; this was the moment youâd tell him everything you felt for him. Youâd say to him right here that you loved him.Â
âOkay, sit,â you declared to Joshua, who only chuckled and then groaned when you pushed him down onto the icy-cold brick walls that adorned your campus. The dĂ©cor of your campus made it look like a castle, and at this moment, you felt like you were maybe just in a fairytale.Â
Joshua was the prince, and you were the wide-eyed princess about to confess to him.Â
âOkay, now shut up and listen,â you giggled, making Joshua laugh.Â
âIâve legit said nothing. The floor is all yours, my love,â Joshua smiled as he spoke, and you melted. That smile would be the death of you. Thatâs all you knew.Â
âSo, this year, I felt we became so close. I mean, you were my first friend here, hell, you were probably my first friend here, and I know the last two weeks with your breakup, it wasnât exactly kind on you. However, you could keep a straight face and smile through whatever pain you tried to hide. Inspired me,â you admitted. You saw Joshuaâs smile, and you flashed him a smile before you continued to ramble.Â
âI also remember, the night after that awful party, I told you to come and help me out, and you did, and I remember just drunkenly mumbling apologies to you. I think that was the first time I expressed my gratitude for you. Youâve made me a better person, Joshua,â you professed, struggling to look him in the eyes as you poured your heart out.
âIâm not going to lie. Because of the alcohol, I canât. Honestly, thanks to the alcohol, I canât remember much of what I said, but I remember you smiling and saying thank you, so I guess I must have said something right!â You drunkenly continued your monologue, making Joshua nod at you.Â
âNow,â you said slowly as you stumbled to sit down next to him.Â
âIâm going to bring this up quick. The way you shut down when you and Nia broke up. It broke me. I hate the fucking fact that she failed to see how wonderful of a man she lost, but thatâs her loss, not yours; I hated that you doubted yourself so much,â you babbled as you placed your hand on his, which made him look up at you.Â
âThat being said, you inspired me even in your darkest hours. You were able to finally pull yourself out of that shitty headspace, evaluate it, and then reason. Itâs something that I admire in you a lot and a trait I wish I also possessed. When I visited you the night, you found out about Niaâs unfaithfulness. I saw it was a different side to you. I no longer saw you as Joshua, the guy who always kept a straight face and never expressed emotions other than happiness and anger,â you explained, pausing to breathe.Â
âI saw a guy who was hurt, vulnerable, sensitive, but a guy who was honestly just emotionally drained. That night, I guess, would be the pivotal moment of our friendship because I saw you not only being happy and cheery but also having a different and more sensitive side of yourself,â you smiled as the words tumbled.Â
âY/N, youâre going to make me cry if you continue,â Joshua mumbled, and you knew he wasnât lying, especially with the way his voice was thick with emotion. You shrugged as you moved to sit down next to him.Â
âOkay, turn, face me,â you slurred slightly, making Joshua laugh at you as he turned to face you.Â
âHow can I help you?â Joshua asked, and you grinned at him.Â
âWell, now itâs Joshua appreciation time!â you yelled in his face, making him laugh as he slightly cringed at the volume of your voice before nodding, allowing you to speak.Â
âWell, first, Iâm jealous of you!â You exclaimed, making Joshua look at you funnily, âwhy?â Joshua asked, his voice small.Â
âYou make everything so effortless, good grades, good friends. I know you put effort into everything you do, but you make it look so easy. Iâm jealous of that,â you admitted, making Joshua blush as he smiled at the ground.Â
âNow, you remember how I said if I could use one word to describe you, itâd be perfect, well I still maintain that and let me break it down for you because I know youâre going to give me the bullshit that no oneâs perfect, but listen up Hannah Montana, you are!â You declared, making Joshua laugh.Â
âLook, youâre a fantastic friend. Wait for not a perfect friend. You are excellent at giving advice. You are also extremely trustworthy! If Iâm ever questioning or hesitant about anything, I can always count on you to give me the correct answer!â You rambled, pausing to take a breath before continuing.
âJokes apart, speaking presently, I know this month hasnât been too kind on you! I wonât dwell on the girl who shall not be named. I know how she broke you into two. Still, I hope you know that you fucking deserve better than her. She lost a good thing, and thatâs on her to regret for the rest of her life, not you. Youâre going to meet the perfect girl because youâre the perfect guy,â you breathed out, smiling at Joshua, who was now smiling softly at you.Â
âI know that sometimes you feel that itâs safer not to show your emotions, but as I said, youâre human. Youâre entitled to feel and have every right to express them. I know you might find it much easier to ignore them and not deal with them, but sometimes, itâs not too bad to deal with them. All I want to say is that Joshua, if you ever need anything, a hug, a chocolate bar or a lame joke to cheer you up! Then Iâm here! Youâre one of my closest friends, and I never want to see you upset!â You exclaimed, pausing to take another breath.Â
âI love you, Joshua, and before I sort of end this obnoxiously long confession, I want to say that I know you felt that sometimes you werenât good enough. I want to remind you that you are! Youâre good enough, better, and stronger than you give yourself credit for! Thank you for letting me be part of your life,â you exhaled, taking a breath before continuing.Â
âSo all that being said, I guess Iâm trying to say something else too,â you mumbled suddenly, feeling your confidence drain out of your body, and Joshua nodded to you.
âWhat would that be?â Joshua asked, placing his hand on yours. You smiled at him as you decided to leap of faith and inch closer to him.Â
âIâŠâ you gulped before moving closer. You decided kissing him would be easier than telling him you were head over heels in love with him.Â
You were about to place your lips on his when you heard her voice,Â
âShua, what did you want to talk to me about?â Nia called out, and you looked at Joshua with hurt and betrayal filling your chest.Â
You got up and stumbled as you tried to move as far away as possible from him.Â
You could bear your soul to him. You could tell him that youâd take a bullet for him, and youâd still never be enough for him. Youâd never be the girl for him. Youâd never be her.Â
âY/N, stop!â Joshua yelled out, and you shook your head at him.Â
âNo, nothing; I just wanted to tell you you were great. I need to, uh, go. You go get your girl,â you mumbled, your voice betraying you as it cracked, and you could feel hot tears start to run down your face.Â
You tripped as you tried to run back to the dorms. You were never going to be the one for him.Â
You werenât her.
~~
Youâd never be her. Thatâs all you knew as you cried yourself to sleep tonight,Â
Joshua didnât come to check in on you either that night, but you knew where he was. Balls deep in Nia, or so you could only guess from the moans you could hear across the halls. He was back with her.
You cried yourself to sleep that night, like most nights, but tonight, youâd stay away from him; he was not yours, and his heart would never be yours.Â
You barely spoke to Joshua after that night of the final gala. You found out later that he had gotten back together with Nia that night, and so you decided that youâd forget it. Forget him, and heal.Â
Divider: Five Years Later
Over the years, you thought you had healed, and you wouldnât think about him every second, and you thought you were fine until your high school reunion.Â
~~
âJoshua, youâre strong now,â you moaned as Joshua carried you into your hotel room.Â
Frankly, you werenât sure how you got here. You had shown up for a university reunion, and you and Joshua picked up from where you left off. It was as if nothing had ever changed.Â
However, seven drinks in, Joshua started getting flirtier, and you reciprocated his every advance until you were in this exact position, his arms around your waist, waiting to fuck you. You hoped he wouldnât pinch you at this moment because if it were a dream, you didnât want to wake up.Â
âYou know what I want to do?â He whispered hotly in your ear, making you shiver in his embrace. âIâm going to finger you, lick you and fuck you till youâre trembling and begging to cum, and even then, I wonât let you cum. Iâll cum inside you and leave you tied to this bed. Your clit throbbing and youâll be begging for me to let you cum, but Iâll leave you here filled with my cum.â
You whimpered at his words; your pussy ached for his touch. You nodded meekly at him.Â
Joshua slowly undressed you. He hissed when he saw your swollen pussy lips. He moaned at the scent of your arousal and traced a finger from your clit to your entrance. Gathering the arousal he collected from that simple touch, he put his finger in his mouth and sucked and moaned in approval.Â
âYou taste so good for me, pretty girl.âÂ
He stood up and slid off his clothes, his tanned and toned body, his hard cock long and thick. He climbed back onto the bed and hovered over you.Â
He placed his hands on your chest, massaging your breasts, making you moan. You didnât wear a bra, so he felt your nipples harden and groaned in approval.Â
He slid your top up, exposed your breasts, took one nipple in his mouth and began to suck gently. He then picked up his pace and started to bite and tug at your hardened nipples.Â
You tried so hard to keep your mouth shut, but his mouth felt so good. You let out a soft moan. This didnât go undetected by him. He slapped your now exposed clit. Your hips thrust up in response.Â
His mouth left your chest, and he moved his mouth to your dripping cunt. He started kissing your inner thighs, darting his tongue out and licking every part of you except your aching cunt.Â
You tried to move in an attempt to get his mouth onto your pussy. He slapped your clit again, except this time, he followed it up by inserting his long finger inside your pussy. You tried to suppress a moan, but it was too much, and you needed him to fuck you senseless.Â
âBaby girl, I see that you just donât want to listen,â he said as he inserted another digit. He curled his fingers upright against your g-spot and started moving his wrist up and down. âSo make all the noise you want, but you cannot cum.âÂ
He continued his relentless pace and assault on your pussy. He leaned his head down and finally put his tongue on your clit, and you thought you were going to cum right then and there.Â
His tongue flicked at your clit, before he enclosed his mouth on it, and you lost it. You couldnât control it, and you came undone on his tongue and fingers. Joshua growled at your release but didnât ease up on his movements and kept sucking at your now over-sensitive clit.
He removed his mouth from your pussy, but he didnât ease up with his fingers. He added a third digit and fucked you until you squirted onto his hands. It wasnât long before the overstimulation turned into pleasure, and you found yourself cumming on his tongue.Â
You didnât know how he could make you come undone so quickly and easily. You were shaking and trembling, tears of pleasure rolling down your face.Â
You couldnât even coherently mumble out a word or move. You felt so good, and your pussy was still throbbing, and yet you ached for more.Â
Without letting you get more than a minute to recover, Joshua pushed his length inside you. He let out a growl and proceeded to fuck you, setting a relentless pace. He fucked you hard and fast, his thick cock hitting the right spots each time. He pulled out of you, and you moaned at the loss of contact.
He pushed himself into your dripping and aching pussy. At this point, he was just chasing his release. You finally used your arms to hold onto his broad shoulders as he fucked you into the sheets, your legs wrapped around his waist, allowing him to go deeper.Â
He was close. You could tell by the way his thrusts got more uneven. To tease him further, you clenched your pussy around his cock.Â
Oh, he was pissed.Â
âBaby girl, is that hard for you to listen?â His hand went to your neck, gently choking you, and he continued fucking you. The breath play only made you reach your high again, and he wasnât far off either.
He came inside your pussy and stayed still for a little bit. Then pulled out gently, not letting his cum spill out. He moved his body down yours until his mouth reached yours again and stuck his tongue into your cunt and lapped at it until you came again, and he cleaned his cum out from you.Â
Swallowing, he moved up and pulled you into his arms, and you both lay on the bed.Â
âHow are you, baby? I hope it wasnât too much for you.â
âWas so good.â You were still basking in the afterglow of your session.Â
~~
You woke up later that night feeling rather hungry.Â
Sex does that, you assumed. You noticed Joshua was awake and scrolling through his phone.Â
âHey, do you want to grab a bite or something? Iâm starving,â you asked, and Joshua sighed, taking a sip of the water you left by the bedside.Â
âThis was a hookup, Y/N; please donât read into it,â Joshua answered bluntly, and you stood up and walked to find his clothes and threw them at him.Â
âIt was a fucking question, Joshua!â you yelled.Â
âI know not to hope with you anymore, but I canât help if my heart doesnât want to listen. But tonight, you showed me that youâre done, so I want you out,â you snarled, and Joshua nodded, getting dressed quickly and walking out of your door and crushing your heart again.Â
~~
But that night was long gone, and so was he.Â
~~
You noticed a heavily decorated envelope sitting on your desk later that evening. You must have collected the mail and not bothered sorting through it. You opened the envelope and held your breath when you saw an invite to Joshuaâs wedding.Â
Joshua weds Yuri the card read, and for once, you felt pain, but unlike the past, it felt dull. It didnât feel like you were being stabbed in the heart.Â
You RSVPed as soon as possible. You wanted to go.Â
So, you did. You watched the ceremony, and the happy couple exchanged their vows, and you approached Joshua to talk outside after the reception.Â
âI need to talk to you. I didnât invite you to hurt you. I invited you because youâre a friend,â he started to say, and you nodded.Â
âThen, as a friend, I need you to listen to me one last time,â you pleaded.Â
Joshua nodded as he sat down on the bench outside the castle, his actions reminiscent of the time you confessed to him, but this time, itâd be different because you were different. Everything was different now.Â
âLook, thank you for being so brave throughout the wedding. I know it couldnât have been easy,â Joshua started to say.
You had to take a deep breath to not scoff at his words. Did he still think you were in love with him after all these years?
Truthfully, you will always love him. He was your first love. How could you ever forget him? How could you forget the nights when heâd pleasure you and look at you like you were the only one in the world? But more importantly, how could you forget the nights when he held you while you cried, wiped away every tear and kissed away every insecurity? How could you forget the boy who made you feel beautiful for the first time?Â
But most importantly, how could you ever be the boy who kept breaking your heart repeatedly, and yet you kept forgiving him because you hoped that one day heâd wake up and realise that he loved you too?Â
But it was too late for all of that.Â
You were standing at his wedding, well outside the chapel, and you watched the entire night as Joshua exchanged his vows with someone who was not you. Your eyes moved to his left hand and zeroed in on the gold band that adorned his long finger, his ring finger. The finger that heâd always leave empty when he wore jewellery because he said he was saving it for someone special, and tonight, he finally found that someone special.Â
You could never forget Joshua. But it had been ten years, and now you could look at him with a mixture of feelings, hurt, regret, and a multitude of negative emotions. But tonight, what consumed you wasnât all bad. You also felt free.Â
Tonight, Joshua gave his word to be with Yuri for the rest of his life and vowed never to leave her, and all while doing that, you felt the shackles of being bound to him loosening.Â
âI was about to confess to you after graduation seven years ago. I wanted to tell you that I loved you. Not that I think I needed to, I was babbling away how perfect you were, but then she came, and I felt like no matter what I did, there would never be a right time to tell you I love you,â you sighed, smiling at him.Â
âOver the years, I took it as a sign from the universe; maybe it protected me because the universe knew youâd never love me back, not how I did. After that hookup at the hotel, I said we should grab a bite. The first thing you said to me was that I shouldnât mistake a hookup for feelings and that Joshua was when I realised that there would be no universe where youâd be mine,â you explained, making Joshuaâs expression harden.Â
âThis is my wedding night; I do not need to hear you say something shitty to me on what is the happiest day of my life,â he started to say, raising his voice, and you sighed, sitting down next to him.Â
âLet me finish,â you said, and Joshua pouted before nodding. âIâm not blaming you, Joshua. Yes, did we do stupid things that made me overthink and convince myself I had a chance, even if it was a glimmer of hope? Sure. But, all you ever were to me was a friend; you were my best friend, and you carried out your duties as a friend,â you explained, placing a hand on his, making him look at you.Â
âI fell in love with you, Joshua, but thatâs not on you. I fell for the tall, gangly boy I met when I was 18, putting you on a pedestal and myself on the back burner. But tonight⊠Watching you getting married and exchanging your vows didnât hurt the way I expected it to. It felt liberating,â you continued, making Joshua sigh as he withdrew his hand from you.Â
âWe grew apart a lot, and it helped. It helped me think of you less, and over time, I guess I stopped being in love with you. And tonight, something clicked,â you said, turning to Joshua, who had an unreadable expression.Â
âWhat was that?â Joshua asked.Â
âI fell out of love with you, Joshua. Iâll always care for you, and hell, Iâll always love you, but Joshua, Iâm no longer in love with you,â you admitted.Â
It was true.Â
Ten years ago, you tied an invisible string and pulled Joshua into your heart, where he stayed for ten years. He broke your heart so many times. Still, you kept him in there, holding onto hope. But tonight, when he said, âI doâ, you felt that string lose its strength, inevitably weighed down and frayed over the last ten years, and tonight, it didnât snap. It justâlike your loveâlet go.Â
You let go of Joshua, and in turn, you set yourself free. Free from the âwhat ifsâ, the nights where youâd cry into your pillow, wishing you were in his arms at night, but you werenât awake. You laid awake at night thinking of him for so many years, and you felt like you could finally let go tonight.Â
âYou will always have a special place in my heart, but how I loved you was dangerous and harmful. I put you above everyone and myself. I lost myself loving you, and I lost myself trying to be the girl you could love. But over the years and growing up, I realised that sometimes, itâs just not meant to be. And fuck, ten years ago, or even five years ago, that sentiment, the meant-to-be bullshit, would fuck me off, but tonight, I get it,â you explained, feeling tears of relief pool in your eyes.Â
âI loved you deeply and immensely, but it didnât work out, and thatâs fine because I learned one thing, Iâm capable of loving, and one day, I know Iâll get that love back, the kind of love I had for you, undying and unyielding,â you finished off looking at Joshua who smiled sadly at you.Â
âWhen did you grow up so much?â Joshua chuckled, his voice thick with emotion.Â
You smiled at him and shrugged.
âTime heals everything, Joshua. I want the best for you. I do. I want you to have the most amazing married life. Never break her heart. Never go to bed mad at each other. Always tell each other you love each other,â you babbled until you felt a tug on your hand, making you look at Joshua.Â
âI couldnât force myself to love you the way you loved me, and I wonât say Iâm sorry for that, but Iâm sorry for hurting you, seeking comfort in you for my selfish needs. Youâre so special to me. You were my first friend in university; we have a history, and I want us to maintain that friendship. I want us to grow old as friends and laugh about this memory while we bitch about how annoying our spouses can be,â Joshua said, making you laugh.Â
It was an honest laugh. It wasnât forced. It was real. You were healing.Â
âIâll take you up on that, but tonight, Iâm setting myself free, and you, Joshua, congratulations,â you said, standing up and holding out your arms for a hug.Â
Joshua smiled softly at you as he pulled you into a hug, and you felt like your broken parts were being squished tightly together and being fixed, but you didnât need to be fixed.Â
You just needed to heal.Â
~~
You kicked off your heels as you entered your apartment later that night, smiling. You didnât feel broken or upset; you felt free.
Your eyes zeroed in on the notice board in your living room, where you had put up pictures of special people in your life.Â
You looked at the one you had of Joshua. You took it one night, probably in your first year of university when you started falling in love with him. But it was just him. All the other photos you had with your friends were selfies of you and your friend. Only Joshua was solo, in a way; you kept it that way for so long because, for so long, you held on to the hope that he would one day love you back, and then you could stick a coupleâs selfie there.Â
You smiled at his photo.Â
Taking a deep breath, you leaned forward, pulled his photo off your notice board, and replaced it with the Polaroid from the wedding. It was one the happy couple sent out to everyone.Â
You smiled at the photo in your hand. Joshua would always be that story you could tell ten years later, but tonight, for the first time in a long while, you could sleep without agonising over the âwhat ifs.â You locked away Joshuaâs picture in a drawer where you knew you couldnât find it even if you tried.Â
You smiled again at the photo of him and Yuri as you turned around and got ready to sleep. For the first time in a long time, as you lay in bed that night, you didnât punish yourself, thinking you werenât enough, assuming you missed every moment. You went to bed knowing that you had a great love. It just wasnât a perfect love story.
But it was okay.
And you would be, too. Â
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âfuck, babyâ seungcheol says in a breathy whisper, dragging his teeth up his bottom lip.
âfuck, you can barely take itâ he shudders, seeing how your walls are being stretched open trying to take his thickness. thereâs something about the way it doesnât quite fit in there that makes him ache.
âyou-, youâre so bigâ there it is. those words again. he never gets tired of you being in awe of his size. he gives you more, and you take it, gripping tight onto his throbbing cock, allowing only a little bit of it inside you. heâs barely past the head when you wince.
âare you okay?â you nod, desperate to fit him all the way but your body doesnât allow it; your cunt tightens making his cock slip out of you.
âbaby, letâs stop. i donât want to hurt youâ he cooes, his thumb gently stroking your cheek.
âno, youâre not hurting me. please, put it inside meâŠi can take itâ your words drive him crazy. how can resist you when youâre begging for his cock like this?
âbabyâŠâ
âpleaseâ you pout âi want to feel all of you in meâ
âyeah? you want all of me?â his voice is soft. he takes his cock in his palm, stroking himself slowly before resting it on your stomach âiâll be that deep inside you babyâ you look down, feeling a little dizzy seeing where the tip reaches â just a little below your belly button.
âall the way till there..â he whispers, making your toes curl.
seungcheol bends, inches away from you âi donât think your tight little pussy can take meâ he mutters against your lips before kissing you, and slowly starts to roll his hips, his cock rubbing on your stomach. his movements are measured, every stroke a reminder of just how deep heâll be.
âcheollie, please, i need itâ
âso impatientâ he smiles, kissing you again, sliding his tongue into your mouth. you make out, his languid strokes building your anticipation for the real thing. and just a few minutes later you feel his cock start to leak with his precum, leaving wet streaks of arousal on your stomach. you canât wait anymore.
âseungcheolâŠpleaseâ heâd love to tease just a tiny bit more but seungcheol needs you just as bad.
he gives you one last kiss, and another on your cheek before leaning back. you watch as he grabs his heavy cock, tapping it against your stomach â the sound of which makes you moan. he loves it when you sound needy like that for him.
âspread open for me babyâ he orders gently as you do, showing him just how soaked and swollen your pussy is for his cock.
âshitâ and you love it when he sounds needy like that for you.
carefully, he pushes back in as you gasp, immediately squeezing tight. ârelax...â you breathe, feeling your body loosen up.
âthatâs itâŠthatâs a good girlâ he gives you just a bit more, warming you up inch by inch âfuck, youâre so tight..â
seungcheol can feel you need a little help to fully relax so he brings two of his fingers to his mouth, licking them wet, before placing them on your clit to caress in slow circles. the pressure of him pushing something so heavy into you paired with his light touches is heavenly. âa-ahâ and you let him know through your soft moans, those pretty sounds spilling past your parted lips.
âyouâre doing so goodâ he praises but when you look down you see heâs just halfway in, a faint look of worry now on your face.
âokay?â he notices straight away. you nod, placing your palm flat against his chest.
âjust keep going slowlyâŠand donât stopâ he grips your waist with both hands, pressing down on your stomach as he pushes further. heâs already drunk on the way you look right now â the soft flush of lust on your cheeks and that wanting look in your half-lidded eyes â but then you grab your breasts, squeezing them sensually and fondling your nipples. he could die of desire.
âfuck baby, youâre so hotâ he watches you, giving you more of him âkeep touching yourself like that...just a littleâŠmoreâ he groans, and with a final push he penetrates you fully, your warmth enveloping him.
âf-uck, youâre so bigâ you whimper, eyebrows furrowed âbaby you feel so good inside meâŠso goodâ he groans at your praises. seungcheolâs so weak for the way his cock has almost disappeared inside you, and he swears he can see the faint outline of it bulging in your stomach.
âyou feel amazingâ he moans and starts to thrust, giving you only shallow strokes to get used to him.
âmm, deeper..â you ask for immediately, fingertips pawing at his skin, making him chuckle.
âyou-â he pulls out completely, leaving you empty and aching all at once. you can feel his wet tip hovering near your wetter entrance, pressing against it teasingly â-are so impatientâ
âwhy are you in such a hurry, baby?â he leans in to give you a kiss, pulling back to look at you âweâve got all night-â and suddenly, in one single stroke he pushes his entire length back in as you gasp â-and iâm just getting started with youâ
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đ staring. mingyu x afab!Reader
đź preview. As a princess, youâd grown up knowing youâd marry a prince and help him sire a number of adorable little royals. Truth be told, one of the things that had drawn you to Mingyu had been the way heâd interacted with his young cousins, children that would run up to him- and despite his princely stature, Mingyu always had time to entertain them, with a glint of adoration in his eye that had convinced you he was the one to marry- moreso than any of his older brothers.
cw/ tw. unprotected sex, breeding/baby kink, fingering, size kink, big!mingyu, mentions of mingyu taking y/n's virginity, dumbification, praise, finger-licking, etc... I petnames. (hers) darling, pretty little princess, wife.
đč rating. 18+ explicit I wc. 3.4k
đ aus. royal/prince au, established relationship, etc...
âïžÂ mlist + an. I wanted to do a short and sweet Mingyu smut, I figured prince au and breeding would be a fun variation from my usual work :)
You look like a dream; dressed to the nines, with a pretty, sparkling tiara atop your head. The hem of your gown brushes by the floor with each movement of your hips, and a hand slides across your corsetted waist-
Mingyu takes a sip of his scotch with a grimace, because youâre his dream, and yet, heâs not the one dancing with you.Â
âItâs a wonder that prince Minghao canât feel your eyes glaring into the back of his head,â Prince Jeonghan says on Mingyuâs right with a knowing smile, and it causes the larger man to release a deep sigh.
âAm I being that obvious?â the newlywed asks; heâs still getting used to the idea that youâre his now, that thereâs no risk of you running away, not that you would wish to-
âYes,â Jeonghan tells him, âbut with a wife like her-â both of them look to you again, and the elder of the two princes shakes his head, swallowing thickly, âwho can blame you.â
Youâd never do anything to hurt Mingyu, and the prince knows it. He knows you love him, through and through, or you wouldnât have married him over one of his elder brothers, who are closer in line to inheriting the throne.
Thereâs something else, a different emotion hiding under the hot fires of jealousy that lick heat against Mingyuâs throat- a feeling in his chest that becomes apparent when you make your way over to him after your dance.
Heâs proud that youâre his, and the jealousy of seeing you in the arms of other men doesnât stem from the thought of losing you- but the thought of losing precious moments where you could be in his arms instead.Â
When the two of you arrive at your suite in the wing of the castle Mingyu had gifted you for your wedding present, your husband is quick to dismiss your royal ladies in waiting.
âBut, her dress-â your head maid protests, as Mingyu ushers them from your room.
âIâll help her out of it,â the prince assures the shocked and now scandalized trio of women who usually help you with your nightly duties, especially when removing a dress from a ball is involved.Â
But this wonât be the first time Mingyu helps you out of your clothes - heâd wrangled with the many lacy ribbons of your wedding gown after all - and it definitely wonât be the last, because when your husband turns to look at you, thereâs a hunger in his eyes that you only see when a thorough unwrapping is involved.Â
Youâre his little present, and you can tell that the prince canât wait to get to you- God, he has a thing for opening you up-Â
âDarling?â You hold out your hands for him, and your husband is quick to approach you. âAre you alright?â
âIâm perfect,â he tells you, grabbing at your waist and leaning down to press a kiss you. His mouth lingers on your own, teeth gently grazing by your lip, and you find yourself sighing as you melt against his strong chest.
âYou looked upset-â you try to continue as he moves to press his lips to your neck, âwhen I was dancing with Minghao-â
âAre you suggesting I was jealous?â Mingyu smiles against your throat, nipping at your skin and making you groan.
âWere you?âÂ
Your husbandâs hand slips behind you, and he tugs at one of the ribbons keeping your corset tight, the ribbed fabric slackens ever so slightly. âYou're my wife,â he tells you, pinching your chin between two fingers, âI have no need to be jealous⊠do I?â
Heâs so beautiful- his brown eyes dark and seductive, his lips as kissable as theyâve ever been-
âNo,â you assure him, swallowing thickly. âNo need to be jealous at all.â
âGood,â he breathes, releasing your chin in favour of spinning you around so your back is to his chest. His mouth returns to your throat, and he ghosts his lips to your ear, making you shiver with sensitivity as his fingers begin to work at your corset. âIf anythingâŠâ he continues, âI was upset that other princes still find it appropriate to ask you to dance, even though youâre my wife.âÂ
âMinghao only wanted to inquire as to how our honeymoon went.â
âAnd?âÂ
He roughly tugs at the roping of your corset and you stifle a groan at the sensation before responding. âI told him I couldnât have wished for anything better.âÂ
âIâm not so sure thatâs true.â Your husbandâs breath is hot against your bare shoulders, and his words make your stomach twist into confused knots.
âWhat do you mean?â
âWellâŠâ he continues to unwrap you with unforgiving fingers, tugging at your corset, âI know itâs too early to tell, but Iâm sure my little princess would love to have come out of our honeymoon more full than when sheâs started.â
âDo you mean-â your heart is thundering in your chest and you can hardly find the words.Â
Luckily, you donât have to, because your husband is quick to fill in the gaps, pressing his lips to your neck again as he whispers, âA baby. I know youâd like for me to give you one.â
âWeâre newly weds-â
âSo?â Mingyu chuckles, and a moment later your corset is undone enough for him to pull it up and over your head. âTell me you donât want to give me an heir.âÂ
You open your mouth- but nothing comes out. Because Mingyu is right, as he always is when it comes to you.Â
Of course you want to give him an heir. As a princess, youâd grown up knowing youâd marry a prince and help him sire a number of adorable little royals. Truth be told, one of the things that had drawn you to Mingyu had been the way heâd interacted with his young cousins, children that would run up to him- and despite his princely stature, Mingyu always had time to entertain them, with a glint of adoration in his eye that had convinced you he was the one to marry- moreso than any of his older brothers.
Sure, being a queen would be nice- but youâve never been one who thirsts for power. No, youâd much prefer a luxurious, happy life, with a husband who loves you, and children running around.Â
Mingyu also happens to be right about the fact that itâs much too early to tell if youâre pregnant. Your wedding night had been the kind of whirlwind that left you weak in the legs and unable to get out of bed- not that your husband had minded.Â
âWhat do you say, princess?â Mingyu asks, turning you in his arms so he can look you in the eyes. âShould we continue to practice baby making and hope this one sticks?â
âAs if Iâd ever say no to you,â you smile, pressing your hands to his chest and getting on your tiptoes to bring your mouth to his own.
Itâs nice to already be thinking about children with Mingyu, and to be speaking about it openly like this. Your kisses are more passionate now, and his tongue slips into your mouth, teasing you.Â
A whimper bubbles out of your chest, and your husband returns it with a growl of his own. His hands slip down to your bum, and he lifts you off the floor effortlessly.Â
Despite the long fabrics of your gown, your able to wrap your legs around his waist securely, and Mingyu carries you the short distance to your bed.
He doesnât simply toss you down, as a motion like that would dislodge the tiara from your hair. Instead, he holds you with one hand, reaching up to take the crown off your head while you marvel at his strength.Â
âMingyu-â you whine his name as his lips make contact with your throat, tongue trailing up your jugular-
With your tiara safely in his grasp, he lowers you to the mattress, and your gown floofs out around you before he pulls away, straightening to his tall stature and looking down at you with lust filled eyes.
âYouâre so beautiful-â he breathes, taking off his own crown. âHow are you always so beautiful?âÂ
Heâs such a sweet talker, and it makes you smile as you gather up your skirts, teasing them up your legs.
âWould you hate me if I tore your dress?â Mingyu asks, and it brings you back to your wedding night.Â
âI could never hate you,â you tell him, watching as he sets your crows to the side, free hands now grabbing at your legs- âbut my dress maker would have a fit.â
Mingyu sighs. âAnd we canât have that, can we?â
âNo,â you shake your head, âit would be unprincely of you-â
âWould it really be unprincely of me, naughty princess?âÂ
His warm palm skims up your thigh, pushing your skirt fabrics and underdress higher.Â
âVery scandalous of the both of us, I think,â you tell him, shifting on the bed as your husbandâs hands reach your panties.Â
On your wedding night, heâd simply burrowed under all the fabric, mouth eagerly searching out your pussy- but thatâs not what Mingyu does this time.Â
This time, itâs his fingers that rub against your entrance, playing with you through your underwear. âAlready so wet for me, darling,â he coos. âI didnât realize talking about babies would do this to you.â
You whine his name as he pushes your panties to the side, and two of his fingers easily slip into your core.Â
âSuch pretty sounds from my pretty princess,â he groans, thumb finding your clit.Â
The sensation makes you whimper again, pushing your hips up toward his hand.
âSteady, princess,â Mingyu warns you, free hand flattening in all the fabrics around your waist. He pins you to the bed as easily as ever, and thereâs something so freeing in the slight confinement. âLet me open you up.â
Heâs very good at foreplay- good at getting you prepped to take his cock. Youâd been a virgin on your wedding night- as is custom for royals in your positon, and youâre still not used to the size of him- youâre not sure youâll ever be.
But at least you can take two fingers easily now, and the feeling of them curling up and stroking your inner walls has your eyes rolling into the back of your head.
âDoes that feel good, princess?â His lips press against your inner thigh and you twitch at the feeling.
âYes- Mingyu- youâre so good to me-âÂ
âYou deserve it, donât you, wife?â
You moan as he crooks his fingers just right, finding the spot that makes your toes curl. âYes- please-â
âPlease what?â
You swallow thickly, grabbing at your skirts to pull them higher. âI need you-â
âWhere?â he asks, stroking your spot, âhere?âÂ
âI want to be full, like you said-â Itâs becoming harder and harder to form coherent sentences, your mind much too fixed on the feeling of pleasure thatâs coursing through you with each motion of his fingers.Â
âHow about you cum for me first?â He suggests. âYou can be my good little princess wife and cum for me, right?â
His words make the chord in your stomach tighten, and when his thumb begins to rub gentle circles on your clit itâs enough to make you snap, gasping loudly as your orgasm is torn out of you by your princely lover.Â
âThatâs it,â Mingyu groans, pumping his fingers in and out of your core expertly as his thumb continues to work your most sensitive spot. âYou always sound so pretty for me, darling. My pretty little princess.â
You moan louder, enjoying the praise that always seems to tumble out of your husband. You love him more than you could ever express-
âMingyu-â you whimper his name when the feeling of pleasure almost begins to be too much for you to handle, and your husband relents, slowing his pace and taking the pressure off your clit.
He pulls his fingers from you, and you open your eyes to watch your royal lover do something completely sinful- he licks his digits clean, groaning at your taste.Â
The vision makes your pussy twitch with interest again, and you let out a small gasp, feeling needier than ever. Youâd never thought marriage could be like this- never thought youâd get as lucky as youâve been with Mingyu.
âMy love-â your petname for him draws Mingyuâs attention back down to you, and he takes his hand from his lips, spit covered fingers finding the buttons at the front of his royal attire.
âJust a moment, darling,â he assures you.Â
Youâre impatient- more impatient than youâve ever been in your life.
Thatâs the thing about Mingyu- with him, all your royal training can go out the window. He brings out the feral side of you, a side reserved just for him.
âI know, princess, I know,â your husband sighs, âIâm not sure I can wait either.â
Thereâs always so much fabric that needs to be taken off- so many buttons and ribbons and layers-Â
You donât want him to tear your clothes, but you know neither of you have the time or patience for the dressing gown thatâs still covering your form. So you do what you think will be easiest, moving slightly up the bed and flipping onto your stomach, hiking your dress up high to your waist, arching your back-
âPrincess-â His voice is breathy, and a moment later heâs grabbing at your ass with his large hand, massaging you and pressing his warm palm to your skin. âYouâre so beautiful- always so beautiful for me.âÂ
âMingyu-â you whine, âI need you-â
You can hear the rustling of fabric, perhaps the sound of your husband pushing his pants down, and then heâs joining you on the bed, mattress dipping to accommodate his size.Â
âHow did I ever get so lucky?â Mingyu asks, pulling your asscheek to the side so he can access your core. The head of his cock presses to your entrance, and you can tell from the feeling of it that your husband has lubed it- likely with his own spit.
The thought has you arching your back even more, eager for him to push into you-
âPlease-âÂ
âRelax for me, princess, I donât want to hurt you-â his breath is hot against your back, and it makes you shiver. You do your best to clear your mind, to release the tension in your body-
The head of his cock slips into you and you moan desperately, pressing your face down against the bed to muffle the sound-
A gentle hand wraps around your throat, forcing you to tilt your head out of the covers- âI want to hear you,â your husband whispers, kissing your cheek and nosing your skin. âWant to hear all your pretty sounds-â
âSo deep-â you whimper as he sheiths himself inside of you, hips flush with your ass. âSo big-â
Mingyu smiles, and you know he enjoys the size difference between you two- enjoys stretching you out to accommodate his massive girth-Â
In all your princess training, one of the big rules was never to swear, but you find all sorts of naughty words coming to mind as your husband ruts into you, quickening his pace as you get used to his cock.Â
You bite your tongue, releasing whimpers and whines while Mingyu kisses your shoulders and neck, one hand pressed against the small of your back to keep you pinned.
Heâd been similarly trained, and the first âfuckâ youâd ever heard slip past his lips on your wedding night had opened the flood gate for you both- but in the short time youâve been married, youâve become accustomed to letting him make the first move.Â
Tonight, the first swear to grace your ears is a low âshit,â itâs whispered as his fingers dig into your hip, pace quickening- and your husbandâs teeth graze by your ear. âYou sound perfect, princess- I want to fill you so bad- you want to be filled, right?â
You moan loudly, nodding as you find your own words. âPlease- Mingyu-â
âTell me, darling, tell me you want to be full.â
âI want to be full-â
âTell me you want to be bred- want to be all swollen and pretty for me-â He fucks into you harder. âYouâre going to give me pretty little heirs- pretty little heirs from my pretty little princess-âÂ
âI want to be bred-â you repeat diligently, grabbing at the sheets to ground yourself as the pleasure between your legs increases rapidly- âI want to give you all the pretty little heirs- please, Mingyu-â
âYour pussy is getting so tight around my cock, darling-â he groans sinfully in your ear. âYouâre doing so well for me- always so good-âÂ
âPlease-â you whine again, feeling your orgasm getting closer and closer-
âAlways such good manners too,â Mingyu chuckles, lips teasing by your ear. âWhoâs my good, well mannered, needy little princess?â
âI am-â you shiver, closing your eyes and enjoying the perfect feeling of being fucked by your lover-
âYeah, you are-â Mingyu breathes, pressing his fingers against your hip again. âYou deserve to be full, right? Deserve to have that pretty pussy coated in cum-â
You love when he talks dirty like this, and you whine loudly in response, nodding as you hold off your orgasm, eager to reach your high with your husband.Â
âAre you close, princess?â
âUh huh-â you nod eagerly, âwaiting for you-â
âYeah?â You feel him grin against your shoulder. âGood princess. Tell me you want me to cum with you.â
âI want you to,â you confirm.
âSay the whole sentence, darling, I want to hear the words coming from my perfect princess- wanna hear you admitting how dirty you are for me.â
âI want you to cum with me-â you whimper, a flush of embaressment heating your skin at the full admittance. âWant you to fill me up-â
âFuck, you sound so good-â he groans. âIâm almost there- keep talking, keep talking for me-âÂ
âPlease- Mingyu- it feels so good- I just want to be full!â You give up on all your self restraint, and the moans of appreciation in your ear spur you on. âYouâll make me full- I know you will- always make me so perfectly full and satisfied-â
âShit-â Your husband sounds glorious even when he grunts, and you think this must truly be love, as he pins you to the bed and uses you to reach his own end while you enjoy every moment of it- every motion-Â
âPlease-â you say again, knowing that he loves it when you beg for him. âIâm so close- I just want to cum with you-â
âThen cum with me angel- let go and squeeze my cock with that pretty fucking princess pussy of yours-âÂ
A shiver of stimulation runs through your form as you let go, and a surge of release jitters out from your core, causing you to gasp and grab at the bedsheets.
Your husband is moaning loudly behind you, and you can feel him cumming deep in your pussy, his forehad pressed against your shoulder, fingers digging into your hips as he rides you both through your orgasms.Â
You love giving in to Mingyu- giving him complete control. You trust him more than youâve ever trusted anyone. The thought of having children with him is in the periphery of your mind as your heart races and your pussy pulses around his cock. Something tells you that the two of you will have no problem producing a sweet little heir.
âYou feel so good- so perfect for me,â Mingyu groans in your ear as his thrusts begin to slow.
The most you can do is smile, mind too hazy to come up with a worded response- not that your husband needs one, as he presses kisses along your throat.
His hips come to a stop, cock still burried deep in your pussy. âYou know⊠Iâm not sure if this really did the trick.â
âWhat do you mean?â you ask, confused.
âI just mean⊠maybe youâll get pregnant from this, but maybe I should strip us both naked and try again, you know⊠to better the odds.âÂ
Yeah, youâll definitely have no problems producing an heir with Mingyu, and with a laugh, you agree to the idea, knowing you have a long, wonderful night ahead of you.
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Your husband has been busy all day. Heâs been in meetings of all sorts, and the brief interaction youâd had around lunchtime hadnât been a long enough opportunity to tell him your good news.Â
Besides, you know how Mingyu is going to react once you tell him what your court doctor had told you in the morning, and youâd wanted him to be focused during his day of diplomacy.Â
Youâve been testing your own patience, and youâre nearly buzzing when Mingyu finally returns to your chambers after missing your nightly dinner in favour of royal duties.
Itâs a stark contrast in moods, and you try not to overwhelm the exhausted man as he trudges into your room, royal jacket already half off and ready to be thrown on your bed.Â
âYou had a long day,â you muse as you open your arms for your lover.Â
Despite being substantially taller than you, Mingyu bends down so he can rest his cheek against your bosom, and he releases a low groan. âYou donât know the half of it.â
Your fingers thread through his silky hair, and you do your best to calm yourself- to be a pillar of safety for the man you love, but within moments heâs pulling away from your chest and giving you a quizzical look.Â
âYouâre heartâs racing,â he tells you. âIs something wrong?â
âNo,â you shake your head, fighting the smile that threatens to overtake your features. âIn fact⊠something is very right.âÂ
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IN THE DARK CORNERS
PAIRING â kim mingyu x reader | choi seungcheol x reader



WORD COUNT â 2.2k
SYNOPSIS â mingyu used to be your lover. now he has to watch from the sidelines as youâve moved on to someone else.
TAGS â once again a college au, fem!reader, jealousy, explicit sexual content, voyeurism, pretty much just porn with no plot, semi-public sex, dom!cheol, read at ur own risk !!
mingyu would overall consider himself to be a smart guy.
he never needs to put a lot of effort into his classes to pass them, heâs quick-witted and pays attention to detail. everyone around him has always praised him for his intelligence.
but right now, he feels stupid. he has for a while at this point.
his jaw is clenched as he leans against the wall with a cup of beer in hand. normally he very much enjoys the parties hosted by his friends â today is a different case.
itâs not just anything thatâs making him feel this way.
at the other side of the crowded, warm room stands his former teammate choi seungcheol. he was their team captain up until last year, having to resign from the position after suffering a leg injury, and he apparently hasnât felt the need to return to the football team yet despite his leg being all healed up.
choi seungcheol is a nice guy. he can also be real damn scary if he wants to be.
heâs about two years older than him. mingyu found he was always easy to get along with â until two days ago, when he discovered you out of all people had started dating him.
you. his ex-girlfriend. you broke up with him a while back after a fight he honestly canât even remember the words nor the cause of. it was bullshit. something that shouldnât have happened but did.
somehow, heâd let you slip through his fingers. like many people, he failed to realize what he had until it was gone. failed to see the signs he was supposed to see until it was too late. he feels stupid because heâs always so fucking smart â until the one time he wasnât.
he tried to get you back. you wouldnât let him.
now all he can do is stare at you from the other side of the room and watch you kiss a guy that isnât him. youâre all over him, sitting on his thigh, and heâs constantly got his hands on you, arm looped around your waist, fingers rubbing your clothed skin.
wonwoo suddenly comes up to him, nudging him in the side. âare you trying to kill the guy by looking at him?â
âhm?â
âseungcheol. green with envy much?â
mingyu shrugs. âmaybe.â
âwell, youâd probably be smart to make it less obvious,â wonwoo remarks before leaving, âfor your own sake.â
the words leave a bitter aftertaste in his mouth. he wishes he could just stop looking at the two of you, wishes he could just stop thinking about it for a damn second.
heâs certainly not a lightweight, but even he suffers the consequences of taking too much alcohol. his head feels fizzy, and he loses focus for a second, only to realize you and your boyfriend are gone from your places by the couch.
looking around frantically, he suddenly catches the glimpse of the little red dress youâre wearing at the other side of the room â youâre going upstairs with him.
and he finds himself desperately eager to follow you. thatâd be so wrong though, wouldnât it? heâs not some stalker, obviously. he just wants to check things out.
or so he convinces himself.
his brain is against it, his heart has other plans.
his legs seem to have their own will. before he can stop himself, heâs walking up the stairs, cursing to himself when the hallway is somewhat empty â until he hears the noise of something clattering onto the floor two rooms further.
taking a few steps into the direction of where the sound came from, he briefly looks behind him to check whether anyoneâs there, proceeding when there isnât.
the moment he pushes the door open just a bit further, he spies the office supplies carelessly thrown on the floor, his ears catching onto the familiar sound of your soft laughter.
he takes a step forward, detecting motion at the other side of the bookcase. heâs able to hide right behind it, watching you lie down on the wooden surface from the open cracks of the shelves.
the tight dress on your body is hiked up by your boyfriend as his hands roam all over your body, the sounds of your shared kisses making mingyu feel warm, his cheeks flushing, adrenaline rushing through his veins.
he knows how much you love a good make-out session â he also knows you like to speed things up a little when you need to be touched.
heâs frozen in his spot behind the bookcase when he hears you let out those needy whimpers that would turn any man on like crazy.
âshitâi should probably be quiet.â you giggle with your hand half over your mouth while cheol has you pinned underneath him, right on top of the desk.
âiâd love to see you try.â he mutters to you, fingers already hooking on the fabric of your matching lacy, red panties.
the worst part is that mingyu remembers that pair â one of his favorites. you look stunning in that little red set.
but your new boyfriend doesnât appear to be paying that much attention to your lingerie. youâre both panting, all hot and heavy, clearly not in the mood to take things slow right now.
he sinks down to his knees on the floor, fingers harshly digging into your thighs as he spreads your legs to give him the access he wants, and you so eagerly let him.
âso gorgeous, baby.â cheol whispers to you before burying his lips and nose into the wetness pooling between your legs.
mingyu feels himself growing harder when he hears you cry out, your back arching off the cold desk, his teeth digging into his lower lip.
with your dress pushed up to your upper chest and your panties discarded on the floor, you gasp for air, fingers pulling on his dark strands of hair. you wonât last long if he keeps this up.
the first loud noise escapes you when he suddenly slips his finger into you. âcheol!â
the man between your legs shows his disapproval. âcâmon, baby, keep quiet for me. you want me to keep going, right?â
âyeah, yeahââ you nod almost desperately, âââm sorry.â
he cocks his head as if to say, thatâs what i thought.
sly fucker.
heâs got you in the palm of his hand though â especially when he dives right back in, eager to see you fall apart while pumping his fingers in and out of you.
mingyu is so lost in the sight that his hand travels down to his belt buckle almost automatically. heâs so rock-hard in his pants that he could cry.
it doesnât take cheol long to get you so worked up that youâre about to cum â which is exactly when you beg for him to fuck you instead, claiming you just need him inside you.
and your boyfriend happily obliges.
with your legs hoisted over his shoulders, he hovers above your body, watching the way you gasp and whimper when he pushes himself inside you.
âso full, cheolââ you moan once heâs nearly balls deep inside you, biting your lip to keep the noise down.
âyou can take a little more though, canât you, sweetheart?â your boyfriend asks teasingly, the subtle mocking undertone making you shiver. you love it when heâs all dominant and cocky like this, and you love to play into it.
a lazy smile appears on your face. âdepends on how hard you give it to me.â
he smirks, biting his plump lip as he picks up the pace. you hold onto him, relishing in the sound of his moans by your ear.
âalways so greedy,â cheol muses, eyes shining as he scans your figure, âalways wanting more.â he pushes into you with the last syllable, unable to hold down a grin at how breathlessly you gasp.
oh, the guy gives it to you good. something you absolutely deserve â mingyu just wishes it was him giving it to you instead.
he hates it. he hates how pretty you look in his arms, under him. he hates how you both look so fucking perfect. he hates how dirty and perverted he feels.
he hates that the thrill of possibly getting caught makes him harder.
he watches as seungcheol takes you fast and hard, his hand pumping his own cock at the same pace. your body welcomes the muttered sentences of praise; pulling his body as close as physically possible, spreading your legs a little wider, fingers digging into his back a little deeper.
mingyu knows you love your praise just as much as a bit of force, and your boyfriend seems to know it too. he leaves red marks over your body, sucking at your skin, pulling out for a moment to shove his fingers back in instead.
youâre a whiny, moaning mess as three of his long fingers pump in and out of you. âthought i told you to keep it down.â
âfuckâjust feels so good, cheolââ
âi know, pretty girl. youâre doing so good.â
god, youâre just so engulfed in your need to be filled up that youâre willing to do anything for the man currently in between your legs, and he fucking knows it.
mingyu is obsessed with the way your cunt sucks in his fingers so easily. he can literally hear how wet you are â cheolâs quick fingers are squelching into your heat, thumb circling over your clit until all you can do is make sweet sounds into his mouth.
it all gets too much, and your hand reaches down to take a hold of his wrist, but his movements donât falter. it takes less than a minute before you cum on his fingers, desperately clinging onto him. sharp overstimulation hits your body when he pushes his cock into you again, not allowing you to come down from your high.
the feeling makes you go insane. you clench on him as a reflex, and he groans in response because youâre just so damn tight, almost suffocating him.
his big hands are grabbing your waist, basking in the feeling of your warmth wrapped around him. you notice through your bliss that heâs getting more desperate, movement more erratic, kisses sloppier, breathing heavier â how you love seeing him fall apart.
âtakinâ me so well.â he smiles, biting his lip as you rake your nails over his abdomen.
âmhm. âs all for you, baby.â
he physically canât not cherish the way you gaze at him so lovingly while getting your back blown out. if anything, itâs a talent. âyeah? such a good girl for me.â
you capture his lips in another kiss, one thatâs a little sweeter than before. his hair is soft, the roots of his strands a bit damp from the sweat, but you donât care.
youâre mewling in your spot on the desk, every other thought you ever had thrown out the window. all you can focus on is cheol fucking you like his life depends on it.
his chest is then pressed up against yours, his one hand on the back of your head, holding you still and close while he gives you hard and deep strokes.
âshit.â he curses, getting closer now that youâre tightening up more.
heâs reaching down to touch your clit again, rubbing the sensitive spot, causing you to buck your hips against his.
âcum with me, cheol.â you beg him, your sharp nails digging into his shoulder blades, which always works well on him â it makes him so utterly weak.
it brings mingyu just as close to his release. heâs so lost in his lust that it almost feels like youâre saying the words to him and not seungcheol, so he lets his back rest against the wall as he gets himself off at the pleasure of watching you.
âiâm so close, baby.â cheol mutters, his thick brows knitting together once he throws his head back in pleasure.
your body shakes as you come undone underneath him, your arms wrapped around his back. your boyfriend canât hold back any longer when he feels you hit your peak â his hips stutter, eyes squeezed shut as he buries his face into the crook of your neck, muffling his moans.
your secret spectator has to cover his mouth to avoid making any noise. his balls are tightening, sweat beading at the nape of his neck right before he pathetically cums in his pants, some of his release dripping on the floor.
his own chest still heaves as his eyes find the little drops of sweat rolling down cheolâs back, his eyes moving down to the sight of your boyfriend pulling out of you, leaving a trail of his cum seeping out of your pussy.
the sight is enough to make him hard again.
youâre panting in your place on top of the desk, still coming down from your high before your boyfriend speaks up â but his words arenât directed at you.
âdid anyone ever tell you itâs rude to stare?â
mingyuâs heart drops in his chest. shit, was it that obvious? he thought he did a good job at being relatively quiet.
now heâs left with two options of what to do next. either he owns up to it or gets the fuck out of here.
and he thinks to himself, fuck it. not like the situation could get any worse anyways.
so he steps forward, into the light.
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my guardian demon sucks at his job (not clickbait)
â look, i accidentally summoned jeonghan from my statistics textbook the day before you met him at the olive garden. â
PAIRING âž demon!yoon jeonghan x fem!reader
GENRES âž smut, fluff, humor, angst, supernatural, demon au
WARNINGS âž not so biblically accurate, profanity, slowburn, found family, inspirations from mythology and h. p. lovecraft, lots of banter, alcohol consumption, sexual tension, teasing, dirty talk, oral (fem. receiving), fingering, palming, unprotected sex (wrap before you tap), mc is painfully horny, ft. demon!shua and demon!wonwooÂ
SUMMARY âž just when you thought your luck couldnât get any worse, you accidentally manage to summon an ancient demon prince named jeonghan out of a scrap of paper from your statistics textbook. now, youâre tasked with figuring out how to return your so-called âguardian demonâ back to where he came from before he can stir up more trouble.
PLAYLIST ➠our dawn is hotter than day by seventeen ⹠cruel summer by taylor swift
WORD COUNT âž 23,610 words
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AUTHORâS NOTE âž i had so much fun writing this so i hope you guys enjoy this one!! thank you so much for supporting my works ⥠lmk what u think!

TO BE FAIR, YOU REALLY DIDNâT EXPECT THE SPELL TO WORK.
You initially thought the scrap of paper you found in your statistics textbook was someoneâs torn-up Latin homework. You borrowed the copy from the library earlier in the day, realizing that the only way you would pass your midterm would be if you actually studied. Wedged between the pages of Chapter Three - Linear Regression was the dubious piece of paper. Â
You thought nothing of it at first. You turned a blind eye to how it was yellowed due to age, thinking it was just left behind by accident. It didnât even cross your mind about how strange it was that someone left their Latin homework in a statistics textbook.
There was no real reason why you read the words aloud. You thought it could act as some sort of good luck charmâsomething that could manifest good grades on your examsâbut you ended up with the exact opposite.
The paper started glowing, but it wasnât bright light; a void of pitch darkness emitted from the scrap instead. Mind you, it was nearly the middle of the night. It was already dark, but your room was starting to look like you had opened up a schism in space.
You dropped the paper in the middle of the room instinctively, hissing lightly at how it nearly froze your fingers off. Your roomâs temperature dropped by several degrees, and if you werenât internally freaking out about the random black hole in the middle of your room, you would have curled up in your blankets.
This was one hell of a karmic retribution for slacking on your work for half the semester.
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TRIPLE THREAT



SUMMARY: What happens when the three of them rock your world together.
PAIRINGS: Jungkook , Mingyu , Eunwoo x bar dancer reader .
WORD COUNT: 2.2k ish
WARNINGS: Utter amount of smut.
SMUT WARNINGS: unprotected sex, oral (m,f), titty sucking and playing? , jk has a noona kink, doggy style, anal, ass and balls sucking đđkinda ,masturbation , for once reader is sandwiched between gyu and kook, orgasm denial, missionary lmk if I missed anything and please bear with me it's my first time writing a 4some, Eunwoo baby your feelings are showing kinda. đ€«đ€«đ€«
A/n: hey guys ...... I hope you liked this I'm sry but it was really hard to write a foursome but yeah, I tried and I'm not a professional in smut writing, but I hope it was okay...
The luminous lighting of the bar made the diamond set of jewelry glow under the bright lights and adorned your skin very well, oh, the set was gifted by Eunwoo a respected actor and an idol and also your special customer who gifted you this set on your birthday night.
The Bar was just getting started, the announcer called up your friends and you could hear the audience cheers, lacing up your heels and setting up your hair you released a breath, and you waited for the announcer to call your name.
"Let's call up to the pole, miss white diamond"! The announcer cheers up and you can hear louder cheers than earlier, and you start swaying your hips to the rhythm of the music, occasionally going into the audience of thirsty men who would stuff money in the back pocket of your thongs and some in your bras.
You could feel a certain someone coming up here early today it was none other than Kim Mingyu CEO of the reputed Kim Industries, who would adore you a lot and treat you like the most fragile glass on the earth the kisses after you both would be done never made your heart skip a beat.
While you come up to the pole again you see the other one just behind Mingyu seated Jungkook a pro gamer, he was a sweet boy and would never leave a chance to not make you blush, and whines left his mouth when you would leave him on the edge while sucking him off, he even liked when you give him a private lap dances poor boy would just come at the site of you grinding at his raging boner.
Eunwoo would usually join later at night but today he was here early walking swiftly and standing right next to the whiney boy, you try to keep calm, but you are intimidated by their persona, going back to the pole some money falling when you bend down for a certain dance move.
Shaking hands and greeting each other they sit next to Mingyu watching you slut around the other men in the bar deciding to tease them you start removing the g string of Mingyu's initial and throwing it to him, while they look at each other and Mingyu stuffs it back in his back pocket. While you're dancing around went on for a while the three of them watched you and drank some of the alcohol the waiter served and by the expressions on their face you knew you would be fucked by the end of the night and this was the first time, they were here together and them seeing you on the stage, you were mostly reserved for them privately.
Up for whatever is coming for you, you motion the boys in a "come here" movement. The boys exchange some words before you lead them to the suit which is reserved for personal dances and sex, and you illuminate the room with the red lighting, and you sit on the edge of the bed waiting for the boys.
Eunwoo was the first one to follow while Jungkook closed the door behind him and by the looks of all the three of them, you knew you they are going to rock your world tonight. Eunwoo leans over you his hands on each side of your hips so he can speak in your ear "Done slutting around? "He asks in a raspy voice and his lips take in your earlobe so he could give you a little bite.
Gasping you let out a whimper of his name he crawls over the bed and your back collides over the bed Eunwoo starts leaving soft kisses which soon start to get rough and purple hickeys adorn your skin while the other two boys get on the bed.
A ripping sound is heard across the room and when you know your Victoria's Secrets panties are ripped .... wetness has already coated your pussy lips while Eunwoo smooths his fingers over them and you moan liking the feeling, Jungkook and Mingyu now have undressed, and they now have their hard cocks out.
"Woo right there.... yeah perfect "you gasp as he massages the ball of your clit in a circular motion and his fingers are coated in your slick, a moan is heard in between which is emitted from Jungkook while he palms himself wanting your mouth on him.
"Been such a slut this evening you don't deserve to get to cum, do you?"Eunwoo speaks up his fingers leaving your pussy while you twitch in his hold wanting more, Mingyu rises from the bed and comes closer to you and goes for a Kiss on your lips "Be a good girl for us tonight yeah? and I'll give you everything you want" Mingyu assures while you just nod and get in the middle of the bed.
Mingyu leans down to take your wet pussy in his mouth, and you swear you let out a loud moan being overly sensitive did a great job Eunwoo and Jungkook were now on either side of you and they did a great job in sucking your sensitive nipples and sometimes tucking on them "Fuck Gyu so good right there " your hands are tangled in Mingyu's wavy hair. The ministration of his fingers soon pulls you to the edge and that's when you are about to come the menace between your legs pulls out while you cry out a whine in their hold.
"No, you are not going to cum until we say so." Mingyu tells you clearly and your cries soon die down when you hear a small voice of your name being called "Noona" Jungkook calls you out in a soft voice, poor boy is left neglected.
Turning around to face him you are on your stomach which is in contact with the bed while you sway your ass in the air wanting nothing but Mingyu's cock in you, Jungkook whines soon turns into moans when your rub the pad of your thumbs on the slit he spreads his legs wider to have you completely in between his thighs, praises leaves his mouth and his hands grab on your curly hair to make a pony Mingyu reaches behind you and rubs the tip of his leaking, and you moan at the sensation, "Gyu please" you heave out and get back to suck the whiney mess above you and your hands leave his thighs for a bit you could massage his balls and the spot behind his balls which keeps him going.
"Yeah, right there Noona feels good" he purrs in between the moans feeling a bit naughty you get down a bit so can lick the clenched hole and he tenses above you because this is something new you roll around your tongue and a groan is emitted when Mingyu slowly starts pushing inside you, lifting your head to the side your met with the sight of Eunwoo palming himself soft sighs leave from his pink lips.
Gripping onto Jungkook's muscular thighs you spread them more while he is a whiny mess above you occasionally tugging on your hair hard when licking a particular spot behind his balls "God so good" Jungkook moans and clamps your head between his thighs when you get back to his leaking tip and soon chases his high.
Changing positions for a while you are now sandwiched between Jungkook and Mingyu, the older one is hovering above you while the youngest is beneath you, his already wet cock rubs your clit and his tattooed hands come to grab your so he can grind it more on your pussy, Mingyu traces your tight rim of your ass, wailing a cry you go back to kiss Jungkook too overwhelmed to tell Mingyu what you want.
"Come on work for it, maybe use your mouth and tell me what you want rather than just whining "he says with a deep voice which makes a shiver run down your spine, while you look over your shoulder and ask him to just slide into you. Slow languid thrusts are followed by both of them, Mingyu groans a bit at the tight fit of your ass around his cock his hands squeezing the small of your back leaving faint purplish marks on your skin.
It was an easy slide in for Jungkook your warm and wet pussy engulfing his cock felt a warm hug, overpowered by the feeling of both of them inside you, the shiny nails of yours dig into Jungkook's shoulder which he heaves out a groan of feeling bruised.
The thrusts soon turn frantic and hectic, and you look over at Eunwoo who enjoys looking at you three, motioning him to come over here he stands with his leaking cock you manage to hand job him and suck on his read tip to which he reacts quickly and helps you to stay at one place, loud slurping, groaning and panting surrounded the suite.
"Ah baby want your pretty lips right here, "Eunwoo says cupping your mouth and telling you he needs you on the tip, the thrusts make it impossible for you to stay in one place, but you still manage, " oh, don't stop Gonna cum kook" you tell him in between while the both do a great job of making you cum, Mingyu empties himself first his warm cum fills up your inside while he takes some of his cum dripping out of your hole in his finger so could lick on.
Humming on the taste of his cum, he grips your face, and he kisses your lips goodbye, and soon after Jungkook empties his load leaving you hanging on the edge and his cum dripping down your pussy messing up the sheets under you.
It was just you and Eunwoo left in the room, their cums dripped down your ass, emitting a whine of not being able to cum Eunwoo lifts you from your previous bent position, your back is now pressed on the soft bed, and your plump boobs on display, nipples rock hard because of the chilly air in the room, his fingers trace your lips and soon come down to trace your boobs and stomach.
Looking over your desperate to cum look he finally speaks up "Aww, did my princess Thing id let that little silly stunt go away? "He exclaims and leans down so he can just slide right inside you. "Fuck so good woo let me cum ...I'm sorry I won't do it again" you beg while he smirks "Bold of you to assume I'll let you do this again, "he says, and you don't think much he said in the heat of the moment.
"Spread them wider, yeah perfect baby. "He talks you through your orgasm praising how warm your cunt is rubs the ball of your red and swollen clit and angles your hips just right so he could hit your g-spot and make you scream his name louder, his hands rest beside you to keep him up and not collapse on you and you wrap up your legs around his waist, "Good y/n? feels good right?" he says slowing down to give you rough thrusts, giggling you answer him his eyes shaping in half crescents when he smiles and leaves small kisses all over face, and you swear you see something in his eyes which is unusual, and Eunwoo NEVER smiles and fucks you just like a normal slut but today?
Waving it off you enjoy the moment and soon gush out on his cock while he empties himself and collapses on top of you, shivering a bit when his cold diamond chain touches your hot skin.
pushing himself off, he lays right next to you making some space so you could lay your head in his arms and your head on the side of his chest, this is new, you think in your mind, you have a habit of them leaving soon after making you cum and kisses there were too many with him.
But shrugging off you don't pay any attention and think he is just overwhelmed by his orgasm just lay there and just when you were about to speak, he leaves you just like any other night.
A/N pt 2: RUSHED END ik but I hope you liked it anyways ....sry I will come back with a new fic better :)
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First Snow
pairing; jeon wonwoo x f reader
genre; fluff, angst, smut (minors dni)
warnings; ceo!wonwoo, single mom!reader, reader has a son, divorce is mentioned, ex-husband, parent of reader mentioned, svt members cameos, eating/drinking, alcohol, slight power imbalance (assistant!reader), unprotected sex, sexual health talk/reader iud, oral (f receiving), fingering, handjob, teasing, pet names, switch!wonwoo, switch!reader, manhandling (wonwoo can lift the reader), tears of pleasure, scratching, breast play, body worship, begging -- i am sure i am missing something.
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a/n; this was a pleasure to write and it certainly got out of hand. i love a good plot. i hope you enjoy it and merry christmas/happy holidays my babes. thank you to @wonwussy for proofreading.
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âHello?âÂ
Wonwoo rests the phone against his shoulder as he turns in his office chair towards his desk. He had been answering his own phones for the past twenty minutes since you were already running late. It wasnât usually a common occurrence but lately it has become more frequent.Â
âI am so sorry. Iâm literally in the parking lot, Mr. Jeon. I just have Jacob with me. His babysitter is sick. Iâm waiting for someone to get back to me about coming to pick him up.âÂ
Your voice made Wonwoo smile. You were a good assistant and a good mother. He had met your son a few times since you started working for him about two years ago. Shaking his head, Wonwoo glanced out of the glass window that separated his office from the rest of the building and the others already working before he sighed softly.Â
âUntil they can get here, just bring him inside. Thereâs no reason to sit in your car, Y/N. Iâm sure heâs not thrilled sitting in his car seat.âÂ
Wonwoo had no idea how right he was. Three year olds were, in your opinion, worse than the terrible twos. You werenât even sure who had come up with that bullshit. Jacobâs eyes were red from crying as he clawed at the straps, keeping him safely contained in the seat in your backseat as he pouted at you in the mirror. Yet, the idea of taking him inside and sitting at your desk outside of Wonwooâs office sounded like a nightmare. Jacob wasnât the quietest child.Â
âI couldnât. Heâsââ Like clockwork to put emphasis behind your point, Jacob screams âmomma!â and it breaks your heart as big, fat tears stream down his face.Â
âHeâs bored in your car. You can work out of my office with me until someone comes to pick him up. It wonât be a bother. I like Jacob; weâve always gotten along.âÂ
You canât help the sigh that slips from your lips. They had always gotten along. Wonwoo had probably met your son a handful of times but it was true that at that time he had a way with kids. It was a shock to you that he didnât have some of his own. It was a bigger shock that he wasnât already married, but that wasnât any of your business.Â
âOut! Momma? Take shoes off!âÂ
Jacobâs demands make Wonwoo laugh as he sighs, leaning back in his chair and looking at his computer screen. His finger moves over the scroll wheel of his mouse, moving the screen down as he reads every other word. It was cute hearing your little sighs of uncertainty. Everything about you was cute to Wonwoo, though he wasnât sure it would be very professional to tell you that.Â
âIâJacob, calm down. Fine, yes, okay. We will be right up. Iâll catch up on your schedule. Oh, WoâMr. Jeon? Call Mr. Kim. I meant to put that on your calendar first thing this morning. He wants to set up a lunch.âÂ
Before he can say anything, the call disconnects, causing Wonwoo to laugh under his breath, feeling his cheeks burning. He had asked you to call him Wonwoo on several occasions, but you insisted that since he was your boss, he deserved respect.Â
Shaking his head, Wonwoo glances towards the window behind him to watch you wrangle your bag and an upset toddler to your hip, along with his things, before you move towards the door. You were amazing. Parents in general were amazing, but there was something about a single parent that made Wonwoo just take a step back in wonder.Â
He was sure that you had some help. You had mentioned your parents helping you in the past, and other relatives too, but he knew you still did almost everything on your own. Just the simple act of carrying another human and all of those belongings seemed overwhelming to Wonwoo and you did it without a second thought.Â
Using your badge on your keys, you let yourself into the building, already apologizing as Jacob sniffles back tiny sobs, catching the attention of your co-workers. You hadnât wanted to bother any of them but especially not Wonwoo. The sheer thought of him drew your eyes up the stairs, where his office door was next to your desk.Â
âDonât worry about it, Y/N. You know that my Jenny is around the same age. Your little one wonât be a problem.âÂ
Liaâs voice brings your eyes back to her as she smiles at you, moving towards you to offer to help carry something. She had always been so kind to you. Everyone had, and you had really gotten lucky with this job. Everything had fallen apart and you had vowed to Jacob that youâd pull yourself together and figure it out. This job had shown up in the listings and two years later, it was still the best place you had ever worked.Â
"Thanks, Lia. Oh no⊠Iâve got it. I have to go upstairs to Mr. Jeonâs office. Jacob is so fussy. He said I could work in there until my mom comes to pick him up.âÂ
A knowing smile spreads across the womanâs lips as she stops and lifts her fingers to brush away Jacobâs tears, causing the small boy to smile at her and grab her fingers like a toy.Â
âDid he? Thatâs so nice of him. Heâs such a kind boss.âÂ
Sighing, you laugh, letting her pull her hand away from your son carefully so you can start up the stairs and hear her small laughter as you whisper back to her.Â
âDonât even start. Iâll text you later.âÂ
Waving at you, Lia returns to her desk but you know she wasnât the only one to note your words. You had worked hard not to start any rumors about you and Wonwoo. Mainly because there was nothing to talk about. He was just a kind man and there was nothing happening, but that didnât stop some people from thinking otherwise.Â
Swallowing hard, you start to knock on Wonwooâs office door when the door opens just before your knuckles can make contact. He had been watching and waiting for you to make it up the steps.Â
"Here, let me, uh? I can take this.âÂ
You start to tell him no but Wonwoo takes Jacobâs bag from you before you can tell him otherwise. A sigh of relief leaves your lips at the weight taken off of your arm as you step into the room and hear the door close behind you.Â
âThank you. I could have handled it, though.âÂ
Wonwoo just grins, putting the bag onto a leather couch before making his way back towards his desk, choosing to lean against it. You have to look away when your brain screams about how handsome he looks. It was amazing how he could look like the lead in some drama. The hot CEO of a company was just sitting on the end of his desk, about to deliver some profound lines.Â
âI know you could have, but you donât have to do it all alone. At least not today. Unless you are just wanting to hold him, I donât mind if Jacob is down on the floor.â Seeing the look on your face, one of uncertainty as you look around for anything breakable or any uncovered outlets, Wonwoo laughs and continues, âThereâs nothing he can mess up. Everything is replaceable, and I babyproofed everything months ago.âÂ
Swallowing hard, you feel Jacob wiggling in your arms to be put down upon hearing his name out of Wonwooâs mouth. With a sigh, you lean to let him on to the floor, watching him crawl towards the couch and reach for his bag just out of his reach, prompting you to walk towards it, opening it, and handing him his sippy cup.Â
"Uh, why would you? I mean, why did you babyproof your office? You donât have a kid of your own? IâshiâŠI mean, not that Iâm aware of. That seemed out of line. I apologize.âÂ
Laughing, Wonwoo watches Jacob with his drink, finding the small boy adorable as he holds both handles and looks up at him with curiosity. Shrugging, Wonwoo finally finds your eyes again before shaking his head and gesturing towards Jacob.Â
âMy assistant has a child. It would be irresponsible of me not to. Even if something like this hadnât happened, what if we had some other reason for him to be in my office and he wound up hurt because I hadnât?â Shaking his head again, Wonwoo moves back around his desk, letting out another long sigh. âNo, I couldnât allow that. Heâs far too important.âÂ
Smoothing his tie down his abdomen, Wonwoo sits down before looking up at you to find you staring at him as if he had just read you a complex piece of literature. Tilting his head, Wonwoo laughs and clicks his tongue against his teeth before leaning to pick up his phone.Â
âIâm going to call Mingyu and set up that lunch. Do you want to go get your laptop so you can work from here for a bit? I can watch Jacob while you do.âÂ
Surprised by Wonwooâs words, you look down at Jacob, who smiles at you, holding his sippy cup up at you before smacking it against the floor and laughing. That would be fine, right? You would just go outside, get the laptop, and do a couple of other things.
âYeah? YeahâŠsure okay. Iâll be right back. Jacob? Momma will be right back. Behave for Mr. Jeon.âÂ
God, what were you even saying? Giving one more look to Wonwoo, you watch him smile as he leans back in his chair. His eyes move to the toddler on his office floor, and his attention splits between him and the phone, allowing you to slip out the door.Â
Wonwoo shakes his head, a chuckle on his lips, when Jacob babbles a few words before looking up at him and showing him the sippy cup. The phone was ringing, waiting for Kim Mingyu, his best friend and partner, to pick it up.Â
âYeah? You got your cup, little man?âÂ
Mingyu smirks a bit, pulling his phone from his ear at Wonwooâs words, before narrowing his eyes and letting out an amused breath.Â
âSince when do you call me little man? Do we need to hit the gym together again?âÂ
Wonwooâs cheeks were burning but he knew that Mingyu was full of shit. He had just picked up at the wrong time. Laughing, he adjusts himself in his seat to follow Jacob as he shakily moves himself to his feet and walks towards his desk, babbling about momma.Â
âNo, shut the helâshut up. Y/N said you wanted to set up lunch.â Distracted, Wonwoo leans to watch as Jacob moves around the desk, grabbing at his pants and offering him his sippy cup, trying to pull himself up into his lap. âIâmomma will be right back. Do you needâ? Hang on, Mingyu.âÂ
Confused, Mingyu just laughs, walking towards his office and offering a wink to his own assistant before closing the door behind him as he listens to Wonwoo. The sound of shuffling and then the same toddler he had thought he had heard in the background makes Mingyu stop in his tracks before he even reaches his desk.Â
âAlright, as I was sayingâ"Â
âDude, do you have a kid right now?âÂ
Wonwoo smiles at Jacob, who smacks his sippy cup on Wonwooâs desk before he sighs and nods to answer Mingyu before doing it out loud.Â
âYeah, itâs Y/Nâs son. Sheâs getting her laptop so she canââ Realizing the details of that werenât important, Wonwoo just sighs again and laughs, reaching up to smooth Jacobâs hair and trying to change the subject. "Lunch. When do you want to get lunch?âÂ
Dropping his briefcase on to his desk, Mingyu scoffs, trying to imagine his best friend with a baby but then hearing whoâs baby it was makes it all make sense.Â
âAh, Y/Nâs son. So is it âbring your hot assistantâs kid to work dayâ at your office?âÂ
Scowling at Mingyuâs words, Wonwoo looks towards the door, afraid you will overhear him. He had kept it professional with you as much as he could, but that didnât mean that he had drunkenly mentioned his crush on you to Mingyu once or twice. And clearly, his best friend was an asshole who wasnât going to let him live it down.Â
âNo, shut up. She was in a bind; someone should be coming to get him in a bit. Can we stay on track?âÂ
Mingyu purses his lips, sliding into his chair with a relaxed groan, a smile playing at his lips. He could get used to hearing Wonwoo flustered. Wonwoo might remember just a couple times talking about his âcrushâ on you, but Mingyu recalled multiple times of Wonwoo detailing his wish for a life with you. This was serious.Â
"Yeah, sure. Make you a deal? We can get lunch tomorrow and go to our usual spot. Iâll pay as long as you ask the hot little milf out.âÂ
That was itâthe last straw. Groaning in annoyance, Wonwoo pulls the phone from his ear and hits end, knowing it wouldnât be the last time he talked to Mingyu today. The man was like an annoying little brother he could never get rid of.Â
Balancing your laptop and a mug of coffee, you use the toe of your shoe to open Wonwooâs door, only to stop in your tracks when you see Jacob sitting in his lap. A quick train of thoughts races through your head. One: Oh my god, what if Jacob spills something on his suit? Two: Oh my god, he looks so handsome with a kid in his lap, especially your kid. And three: just, oh my god.Â
âI was gone too long. You didnât have to pick him up. Heâs clingy.âÂ
Now you were rambling. Moving into the room quickly, you place your laptop at the end of Wonwooâs desk before letting him take the mug of coffee from you with an appreciative smile.Â
âHeâs just fine and you werenât gone too long. You didnât make yourself a cup of coffee?âÂ
Glancing at the laptop and the mug, you laugh just as Wonwoo does before he slides his cup towards you and Jacob lifts his cup towards Wonwooâs mouth.Â
âI can get another in a few minutes. Sit down and get settled for a few minutes. Youâve been running from the moment you woke up, it seems.â Glancing down at the toddler and the cup, Wonwoo laughs, taking it and pretending to drink from it before offering it back to Jacob, who giggles. âThank you, buddy. See, I can share with him.âÂ
Sliding into the chair, you take a breath while watching him with Jacob. It seemed so natural and easy for him. You shouldnât enjoy watching your boss with your son so much. Shaking your head, you clear your throat and open the laptop before bringing the mug to your lips and taking a sip of the coffee, letting it warm your throat and chest. The caffeine is a welcome hit to your system as you watch the device in front of you power up.Â
âMm, oh. My mom will be here in about less than an hour to get Jacob. Thank you for being so patient and kind about this.âÂ
Wonwoo nods, a smile on his lips as he looks over your pretty face. He could see you were tired and yet you always managed to look so put together at the office. He wished there was a way to help you out and let you get the rest you needed but yet he had a feeling that if he gave you time off, youâd just use it to do something else productive.Â
âItâs really not a problem. I talked to Mingyu. Can you put a midday lunch on my schedule for tomorrow? Also, once things are up and running, could we go over what I have for the day?â
Wonwoo watches you switch into assistant mode, the mug back onto a coaster on his desk. You cross your legs, drawing his attention unknowingly to your thighs as your skirt hugs them perfectly.Â
âDo you want to start with what you have first? I can already see things are going to overlap after lunch. We will need to reschedule your meeting with Mr. Hwon. I can do that easily; his assistant is easy to work with.âÂ
The hour passed too quickly for Wonwooâs liking. Jacob had found his way back onto the floor, and you had given him some toys from his bag to play with as the two of you worked as if nothing was different. Wonwoo was beginning to enjoy having you in the same room as him instead of having to call for you either through the door or to send you a message. Besides, the view was much better than usual.Â
When you make a sound of surprise looking at your phone, Wonwoo looks up from his computer again to watch you stand up and move around to collect Jacobâs things. Your mom must be outside. It almost made him sad to know things were going to go back to normal so quickly. Sighing softly, Wonwoo slides out of his chair and around his desk to offer his assistance, causing you to laugh and shake your head.Â
âIâoh, Mr. Jeon. Iâm okay. I will just run him downstairs and be right back up. Say bye bye to Mr. Jeon, Jacob.âÂ
Pouting, Jacob looks up at you and then at the tall man before babbling about his shoes. Wonwoo canât help but smile, noticing one of the pieces of velcro had come undone, making it probably uncomfortable for the toddler.Â
âBye bye, Jacob. Here, let me fix it. Is that better?âÂ
You can feel your heart tightening once again as Wonwoo kneels down to adjust the velcro on Jacobâs shoe, making the little boy smile. Nodding, Jacob babbles bye bye a few times, moving to hug Wonwooâs leg and Wonwoo can only close his eyes. It was his turn for his heart to feel heavy. He liked this kid.Â
âHave fun with your grandmother.âÂ
âNanaâŠâÂ
âAh, with your nana.âÂ
With your quick correction, Wonwoo laughs and ruffles Jacobâs hair before watching you pick him up and leave the room. He was in trouble. He wanted to see you like this again. Something more casual, and he wanted to see Jacob again.Â
Outside, you lean into your motherâs car, adjusting the straps over Jacobâs chest and waist as he babbles about his cup and toys before finally landing on Jeon. Your motherâs brow lifts in curiosity as she tries to hide her smile, but fails when you meet her eyes and shake your head.Â
âStop it; donât even start with me. He hears me say my boss's name all the time, and we were just upstairs. I told him to say bye bye to Mr. Jeon. Heâs learning new words all the time.âÂ
Nodding, your mom leans in to press a kiss to your cheek before laughing against your warm skin. All she wanted was for you to be happy and you had been happier than you ever had in the past few months. Things seemed to be finding a normal pace but she still wanted you to find someone to settle down with, but all you ever seemed to do was work and talk about Mr. Jeon.Â
âI didnât say a thing, darling. We will see you after work. Have a good day. I love you.âÂ
Muttering that you love her back, you then turn to Jacob to tell him how much you love him and beg him to behave. It isnât until he realizes that he is leaving you that he starts to pout and cry, making your heart hurt as you have to go back upstairs and work.Â
Giving Wonwoo a courtesy knock on his office door, you slide back in, offering him a sad smile before moving to the laptop to start to collect your things. His eyes move over you curiously as he tilts his head.Â
âYou okay?âÂ
Nodding, you laugh softly, pulling your purse onto your shoulder as he stands watching you move so closely that it makes you feel like the room is smaller.Â
âOh yeah. It was just hard to see him crying after spending more time with him today. Iâm fine, though. Iâll get to my desk and get back to work. Again, thanks for accommodating me today.âÂ
Wonwoo wanted to tell you that you didnât have to go back to your desk but he knew that working from a corner of his wasnât ideal. The chair you had been sitting in wasnât good for your back and as much as he wanted to keep sneaking peeks at you, this was work.Â
âOf course. Really wasnât a big deal. Thank you forâŠyou know. Being great at your job.âÂ
Furrowing your brows, you canât help but laugh under your breath at Wonwooâs wording. He was usually so well spoken, but that was a bit clumsy and almost as if he were flustered. Biting at your bottom lip a bit, you just smile and lower your head before leaving his office, letting Wonwoo catch his breath.Â
Maybe it was getting a later start in your day or the fact that you were desperately trying to keep yourself busy so that youâd stop trying to sneak peeks at Wonwoo, but the end of the day came quickly. Sighing softly, you send one last text to your mom, letting her know youâd be on your way soon when Wonwooâs voice pulls you out of your little world and back to reality.Â
âHave a good evening, Y/N.âÂ
You smile at Wonwoo, whispering for him to do the same, when he bites at his lips, stopping and turning back towards you, pointing with his briefcase in your direction. The action makes you laugh and tilt your head. Had he forgotten to tell you something or had he forgotten something in his office? Glancing over your shoulder, you start to speak when he beats you to the punch.Â
âAre you busy this Saturday evening?âÂ
Wonwoo watches you look from his office door and down to your desk. Your eyes were wide and you looked like you had seen a ghost. He hadnât even said why he was curious but he knew you werenât an idiot.Â
âIâwellâŠâÂ
JacobâŠfuck. You have a kid. Wonwoo thought to himself, thinking he was such an idiot for even bringing it up without giving you much time to prep for his question.Â
âProbably right? Stuff with Jacob?âÂ
You shake your head and Wonwooâs head tilts curiously this time. No? That was different. To be fair, Wonwoo wasnât sure what you really did on weekends.Â
"Actually, he will be with his dad this weekend. He gets him once a week... Why are you asking?âÂ
Right, he would need to answer that question. Wonwoo could feel his palm go sweaty around the handle of his briefcase the moment you answered the question. Licking his lips, Wonwoo reaches up to scratch the back of his neck with his free hand, offering you a smile.Â
âI wanted to see if maybe you wanted to get dinner and drinks. Especially if you have the night free."Â
Your boss was asking you out. That wasnât something your brain was making up, was it? Looking past Wonwoo to make sure no one else had heard him, you take note that at least no one was in ear range when you let out a nervous laugh.Â
âIâis that appropriate? I meanâŠfucââ Swallowing hard, you take a break to recenter yourself before meeting Wonwooâs eyes to find him grinning at you. âYou are my bossâŠâÂ
Wonwoo knew who he was and who you were. He already knew there were rumors about him dating you swirling around the office, so it wouldnât be like he was doing something to shock anyone and there were no rules that said he couldnât.Â
âI donât find it inappropriate. I mean, if you do, we can forget that I asked. I just didnât want to miss out on this brief moment of bravery that I had and not ask you out.âÂ
His words cause your head to spin. He had to work up the courage to ask you out. Him? Be brave enough to ask you? In what world did any of that make sense? Smiling, you bite at your bottom lip as you fiddle with a few papers on your desk out of nerves before daring to look at Wonwoo again and shrugging.Â
âI donât really want to forget that you asked.âÂ
A small laugh escapes Wonwooâs lips at your words. What did that mean? Did that mean yes? Youâd go? Stepping towards your desk, Wonwoo watches you take in a breath. He finds himself wondering, if he touched your cheek, if it would be warm with how you were acting.Â
âDoes that mean youâll go out with me?âÂ
When you nod, Wonwoo grins and looks down, reaching up to push his glasses up his nose and clearing his throat. He needed to keep his cool. It was just dinner and drinks. It wasnât like he had asked you to marry him and you had said yes or something. He wasnât some high schooler asking a girl to the prom. He was the CEO of a multimillion dollar company asking his incredibly attractive assistant out on a date, and she had said yes.Â
âGreat. Iâll see you in the morning, Y/N. Have a good evening.âÂ
You whisper out the same to Wonwoo, watching him jog down the steps before he gets to the door, leaving enough space between him and you that you feel like you can let out the breath you had been holding. It comes out with a small squeal as you lean forward on your desk, a smile on your lips, finding everything that had just happened to be unbelievable.Â
Pulling into the parking lot next to the matte black Lamborghini, Wonwoo shakes his head at how ostentatious the car seems. Putting his own car into park, he sighs, hitting the lock button on his keyfob, noting that he didnât have much he could really say. His own Mercedes wasnât that much better, but at least he wasnât driving a Lambo. Â
When he had been in university, he and Mingyu had swore to one another that they would make it. At the time, they werenât even sure what that meant. Earning business degrees and keeping their heads down for a few years had been the first step, but quickly they had both learned the ropes and now they were two of the most influential people in the business world.Â
What had started as a pipe dream of two sleep deprived broke university students became a hard earned reality. Each was now the CEO of their own company, in charge of dozens of employees, and making 7 figure salaries a year.Â
Wonwoo kept himself a bit more grounded than Mingyu, but he couldnât blame the younger man for enjoying his wealth just a little here and there with things that he loved, like cars. Meanwhile, Wonwooâs money was invested and while his car was nice, his true wealth could be seen in his choice of house and accessories.Â
Walking into the restaurant, Wonwoo glances at the Roger Dubuis watch on his wrist, pursing his lips. He wasnât late but he hated leaving the office, but mostly you, as the phones were persistent today. You had told him to go enjoy his lunch, despite him offering to take you along.Â
âMr. Kim said this was a leisure lunch, Mr. Jeon. You donât need your assistant for that.âÂ
He wanted to punch Mingyu for telling you that. Couldnât he play it off as a business lunch? He was the one who wanted him to ask you out in the first place. Sighing, Wonwoo simply offers a nod to the hostess, who directs him to Mingyu, already seated at their usual table.Â
âYou could at least look happy to see meâŠâÂ
Mingyu smirks as Wonwoo sits down across from him. Their chosen restaurant was familiar; not only did they visit often but being friends with the owner had itâs perks.Â
âJust been a long morning. I am happy to see you. Has Junhui been out to the table yet?âÂ
Shaking his head, Mingyu shifts in his chair, studying Wonwoo. Something was on his mind and he wasnât as open as some of their other friends when it came to sharing their feelings.Â
âNo, apparently heâs already making our food. We donât get to pick.âÂ
Scoffing, Wonwoo scoots the useless menu away from him before leaning to pick up the glass of water meant for him and taking a long sip.Â
âSounds like Junhui. Whatever he serves us will be delicious anyway.â Clearing his throat, Wonwoo swipes his finger across a bead of condensation on his glass, looking down at it as he speaks. âY/N told me this was a leisure lunch. You have something on your mind you want to talk about?âÂ
There it was. Mingyu knew Wonwoo would get around to the reason he looked like there was a stick up his ass eventually, and this time he didnât even have to try. Pursing his lips, Mingyu tilts his head, scooting one of his legs out under the table as he sighs. In truth, there hadnât been a reason for the lunch. He had just missed his friend and tried to make it a weekly occasion to meet for a meal but Wonwoo made it harder and harder every week.Â
âDo I need to have something on my mind? Do you have something on yours?â Offering Wonwoo a smile when he receives a dirty look in return, Mingyu canât help the chuckle that follows. âWe should see if Junhui can whip something up for Y/N that you can take back to the office for her.âÂ
That wasnât a horrible idea but Wonwooâs only reaction is to lift his brows and sit down the glass of water in his hand. He hadnât told Mingyu that he had asked you out yet. The silence becoming deafening Wonwoo is pleased to hear the familiar voice of Junhui drawing his and Mingyuâs attention.Â
âThe coconut chicken for Wonwoo and the huang men ji for Mingyu.âÂ
Food sat in front of him. Wonwoo grins at the bowl of food. It was simple but it smelled like comfort. Mingyu laughs while standing up to hug the man they had both known for the better part of a decade before Wonwoo does the same.Â
âYou didnât come by last week. I thought you didnât like my food anymore.âÂ
Wonwoo feels an instant pang of guilt at Junhuiâs words. He knew it was his fault that he and Mingyu hadnât come by. He had cancelled their lunch at the last minute because of business but Mingyu is quick to cover for him like always.Â
âYou know thatâs not true. Just some work bullshit got in the way. Heâd live out of this place if he could. Wonwoo would sit in your kitchen and let you make him ramyeon or sweet and spicy chicken.âÂ
Seeing Junhui smile the way he did after Mingyu spoke was truly a gift. Mingyu was always good at making people happy and being genuine. He was a bit of an ass sometimes but at the root of it all, he was a good person.Â
âWell, I just hope you enjoy lunch today. Iâd stay and chat more but you know how hectic lunch can be. Let one of the servers know if you need anything."Â
Taking a breath into his words, Wonwoo stumbles on the first before finally meeting Junhuiâs eyes, making the man stop in his tracks.Â
âActuâactuallyâŠCould you, you know, if you arenât incredibly busy, make something for my assistant? I want to take her some lunch back to the office.â
Mingyu grins, looking down at his food, at how Wonwoo stumbles over his words and at how he has taken his advice. Maybe that wasnât the only time he had taken it?
Junhui simply smiles and furrows his brows, trying to remember your name, before nodding. âFor Y/N, right? No problem. Iâll have it ready before you all finish.âÂ
Nodding, Wonwoo looks down at his food, unwilling to meet Junhuiâs or Mingyuâs eyes just yet. It isnât until Mingyu clears his throat, shirting in his chair to pick up his chopsticks and then a piece of chicken that Wonwoo looks up, meeting his eyes.Â
âDonât say it.âÂ
Mingyu smirks, the chicken almost against his lips, before he shakes his head, pausing to speak before taking the first bite.Â
âI didnât say a thing.âÂ
Wonwoo groans, picking up his chopsticks and a piece of his chicken and eating it with more force than necessary. Mingyu didnât have to say anything; he was saying it all with a look on his face.Â
âThe chicken isnât going to fight back, Wonwoo. Why are you so defensive when Y/N is mentioned? By the way, you brought her up with time. I was going to wait until at least dessert.âÂ
He knew he was being ridiculous about you. He was almost 30 years old. There was no reason for Wonwoo to be acting like some teenager afraid of a crush but you made him feel that way. Especially when he considered everything about your life and how he wanted to make it better for you and Jacob. He had never even considered children until you showed up and started working for him.Â
âIâI donât know. She makes me nervous.âÂ
That much Mingyu knew. Everyone in a ten mile radius could see that. Taking another bite of his food, Mingyu licks his lips and lets out a breath, appreciating the taste before wiping his mouth with his napkin.Â
âItâs not like she knows you like her. You wonât even ask her ââÂ
âI did ask her out.âÂ
The surprise is evident on Mingyuâs face as Wonwoo confesses to asking you out on a date. He is proud and impressed but also a sinking feeling of nervousness takes over him as he tries to read Wonwooâs face before finally just biting the bullet and asking the question he needed the answer to.Â
âAnd? What did she say?âÂ
Wonwoo tries to hide his smile but it only ends up making it harder to keep his lips from turning up at the corners. Glancing down at his food, he licks his lips and shrugs before meeting Mingyuâs eyes, narrowing his own as if the words might backfire on him.Â
âShe said yes.âÂ
Tossing his chopsticks to the table, Mingyu reaches over to smack Wonwooâs arm harder than necessary, causing the slightly smaller man to grimace at the shock of the hit.Â
âFuck yeah, man. I knew she would. I mean, why wouldnât she? Whatâs the plan?â Rambling, Mingyu suddenly thinks of your son and his eyes widen, cutting Wonwoo off before he can answer, âWhat about the kid? You arenât taking him on the first date, right? Surely someone can keep him?âÂ
âCan I speak now?â Getting a nod from Mingyu, Wonwoo watches him pick up his chopsticks, going back to his food as he grins at the younger man fondly. Mingyu was always excitable, but Wonwoo couldnât help but indulge him.Â
âI havenât decided on a place to have dinner yet but I have some options. Iâm surprised she said yes. She was concerned because Iâm her employer.â Swallowing hard, Wonwoo furrows his brows before shrugging and pushing around his rice. âShe said Jacob will be with his dad this weekend so Saturday is a good time.âÂ
Sitting up straight like a puppy that had heard a new word, Mingyu tilts his head and blinks a few times at Wonwoo. That was the first time he had heard anything about your ex. I mean, it made sense. It took two to make a kid but he had just assumed the guy was completely out of the picture.Â
âDad? Do we have a name? How close are they?âÂ
Rolling his eyes, Wonwoo picks up a bite of his food, chewing it before even trying to answer Mingyu. He knew what he was trying to do and while he appreciated it. He didnât need Seungcheol to do a background check on your ex.Â
âYes, Jacobâs father. I donât know his name; I didnât ask and she didnât offer it. I have no idea how close they are but they share a child, Mingyu.â Sighing, Wonwoo meets Mingyuâs eyes, seeing the incredulous look in them, before adding, âBut they are also not together so I can assume they are not terribly close.âÂ
Mingyu wasnât thrilled with Wonwooâs answer but he figured that if his friend changed his mind, he could do some digging in the meantime. He did have a point, if there was a good relationship there, you and your ex would be raising Jacob together in the same home.Â
âFine, I wonât call CheolâŠyet. Let me know if you change your mind.âÂ
Shaking his head, Wonwoo picks up another bite of food, sighing heavily before laughing humorlessly into his words.Â
âI can promise you, I will not change my mind.âÂ
The rest of lunch was as normal as possible. Beyond Mingyu offering date options and letting Wonwoo borrow his car for the date, it was back to their normal topics of conversation before Junhui joined them for the last part of the meal. Desserts were served and a takeaway container sat beside Wonwoo. Junhui grinned at Wonwoo suspiciously before Mingyu filled him in on the âgood newsâ about the upcoming date.Â
âIâm happy for you, Wonwoo. You need to date more often. Itâs been months since youâve even tried. All Iâve even heard about is Y/N since she started working for you and no one comes close to your standard of Y/N.âÂ
Rubbing the back of his neck, Wonwoo could only smile sheepishly. Junhui wasnât wrong. You were not someone that most people could dream of living up to and no other woman came close.Â
âI..I just want to see where it goes. Iâm not going to force it. I know she will have Jacob on her mind.â
Junhui nods, his fingers running over the tablecloth under them as he listens to his friend talk. He could tell how important this was to Wonwoo and he wanted it to work for his sake.Â
âThen just tell her how you feel and what you want. It seems to work out in books and movies.âÂ
Laughing, Mingyu just shrugs when Junhui shoots him a look. It wasnât that he was wrong but it was the fact that he was sourcing books and movies as his knowledge bank. Wonwoo just smiles fondly at his friend and nods before leaning back to sigh into a groan. He needed to go back to work now. He wanted to see you and give you lunch but already the butterflies were fighting for space in his stomach.Â
âThanks, both of you, and Junhui, for the food. Ours and Y/Nâs.âÂ
Mingyu echoes Wonwooâs words before hugs are exchanged, along with more well wishes. Wonwoo finds himself wondering when they had gotten to the age where this was the topic of lunch conversation and not the next kegger. Either way, he didnât mind as he held your food in his hands, heading for his car, willing the butterflies to calm down.Â
Watching Wonwoo as he raised the spoon of cereal to his mouth, Mingyu smirked and shook his head. It was the fourth jacket his friend had put on and taken off before even waiting for his opinion. That had been his entire purpose for being hereâwell, and to raid Wonwooâs pantry but mostly emotional support.Â
Wonwoo had been stressed out over this date the entire week. You had noticed his being a bit more awkward than normal, including offering you the food after his lunch with Mingyu by clearing his throat and all but dropping the box into your hands.Â
He wasnât trying to make this harder than it needed to be but you were important. No other woman had made him feel like this. It wasnât the fact that you had a kid; that didnât even phase Wonwoo, even though he had many other friends who thought it was a red flag or a reason not to pursue you, no matter how attractive you were. He had quickly shut them down, reminding them to mind their business.Â
âIâfuck. What about this one?âÂ
Mingyu wipes his lips with his thumb tilting his head, his eyes narrowing at the mirror in front of Wonwoo. The jacket looked suspiciously like one he had put on three jackets before and he remembered telling him it looked sharp.Â
âIsnât that the same one as before? Look at the tag. Did you buy out Dior? Do you own the entire collection in that pattern?âÂ
Scoffing, Wonwoo pulls on the lapels of the jacket before reaching up to adjust his glasses and sweep the curls of his brown hair from his forehead before he mutters under his breath.Â
âShut the fuck up.âÂ
Smiling, Mingyu shrugs, sitting the bowl aside so he can stand up and move towards Wonwoo, smacking his shoulder and sending the man forward a step.Â
âIâm trying to get you to lighten up, man. You look good. You look classy. I know you wanna impress her but I donât think you have to try so hard.âÂ
Wonwoo knew Mingyu was probably right but he didnât want to ruin this and lose his chance with you. If he tried too hard, he might scare you off, but if he didnât try hard enough, you might think he thought you were just every other woman. There was a fine line, and Wonwoo had to walk it like a tightline.Â
âYeah, maybe.â Swiping his phone from his dresser, Wonwoo checks his email, confirming his reservations and making Mingyu laugh once again. Hissing out an annoyed sound, Wonwoo pushes back his elbow into his friendâs ribs, hearing the taller man grunt before taking a step back and putting up his hands in submission. âI get that I donât have to try so hard but Iâm going to. SheâŠdeserves it.âÂ
The last of Wonwooâs words are quieter, as if he says them too loudly, it might give too much away. He worked with you almost every single day and yet he hated having to say goodbye to you when 5 oâclock rolled around. Wonwoo felt like there was something else on the tip of his tongue as he watched you smile up at him and finish the last of your tasks as he glanced back at you, his briefcase in hand.Â
Pursing his lips at Wonwooâs words, Mingyu crosses his arms and studies the man. He was whipped and there was no other way of putting it. He had known he was falling for you about two weeks after Wonwoo hired you. He had listened to call after call about the wonderful new assistant that Wonwoo had found and how it all just seemed to work. Mingyu remembered thinking even then that that wasnât how you spoke about your employees, no matter how wonderful they were. That was how you spoke about someone you were falling in love with.Â
âHey, Iâm not saying shit, man. I support you, and I support this. You are as happy as I have seen you in a long time.âÂ
Taking a breath, Wonwoo slips his phone into his pocket and shakes his head at Mingyuâs words. He didnât disagree with them per se; he just didnât know how to feel about them or even what to say in response to them. Mingyu wasnât wrong. He was happy and he was excited. For once, he felt like there was possibility.Â
Smoothing your dress down at your sides, you slide into the chair at your vanity, already feeling your leg bouncing under the table. You could hear Jacob just behind you talking to his toy about his juice but your mind was still a blur. You couldnât help but glance away at your own reflection in the mirror.Â
This was the first time you had dressed up like this besides work dinners and even then, you didnât dare try to be anything anyone would consider sexy or bordering on it. You were a mom. That was your first jobâthe most important job.Â
âMomma, âook!âÂ
Drawing your attention from your thoughts, Jacobâs excited words cause you to turn in your chair to look at him as he picks up the car in front of him, making something that sounds between a roar and an exhaust.Â
âWow, you are so cool. What is that, baby?âÂ
Looking down at his toy, Jacob giggles, pushing the wheels with his fingers, before smiling at you with a smile that melts your heart.Â
âCar!âÂ
Nodding, you canât help but laugh and clap, encouraging him before Jacob keeps repeating the word over and over again to show you he knew it for sure. You knew he was smart but speech had been a bit difficult for him in the beginning. You had a hard time not blaming yourself or the situation; stress, changeâkids were so resilient and yet fragile. So when he started to pick up more and more wordsâfull sentencesâno matter how broken they were, you couldnât help but feel your heart get fuller with pride.Â
Watching Jacob for a moment longer, you rest your chin on your arm before letting out a soft, slow breath. You were excited and nervous for your date with Wonwoo but you always dreaded anything new. Just like you always dreaded any time you had apart from Jacob, you knew it was something you needed to get used to and it wasnât like you didnât want his dad to have a relationship with him. You were just attached. It was hard not to be when he was the most important person in your life.Â
Finally, turning back to the mirror, you get the courage to look into it, meeting your own reflection. You could tell you were tired. You knew you needed the break. Working a full time job and taking care of a toddler wasnât easy. Reaching for your concealer, you dab a bit under your eyes, pursing your lips as you use a brush to blend it in with the rest of your makeup. You couldnât get more sleep but at least you could attempt to hide how much sleep you hadnât had.Â
When the doorbell rang, Jacob squealed in excitement. Not even knowing who was at the door, your son was always excited to see anyway. You knew you needed to teach him more about stranger danger but there was something beautiful and whimsical about seeing a child so eager and loving to meet someone.Â
His little feet hitting the carpet and then hardwood, Jacob calls for you as he reaches the door, only to smack at it, trying to figure out how to open it when he hears the voice on the other side.Â
âIs that my buddy?âÂ
âDadda! Dadda! Momma, daddaâs here!âÂ
You had been trying to watch the time but 4 oâclock had snuck up on you. Biting your lip, you struggle with your bracelet, hurrying towards the door to unlock it and usher Jacob back all while trying not to drop the delicate gold chain around your arm as your ex-husband moves into the house.Â
Flinging his arms around his dadâs legs, Jacob giggles as he feels his fingers brush over his head. Your ex, Daniel, grins, muttering another hi to his son before finally giving you an appraising look and letting out a low whistle.Â
Rolling your eyes, you feel your cheeks warm at his attention. There were no longer romantic feelings between the two of you but you were both lucky that a friendship had remained. It had been easier than anticipated after the divorce to be close for Jacobâs sake and to actually be there for one another when each of you needed it.Â
Daniel laughs at your reaction, watching your fingers struggle with the bracelet before he reaches out to help with the tiny clasp, earning himself a small thank you. Shrugging, the man simply offers you another smile before leaning down to pick up Jacob with a groan, pretending that he hurt his back.Â
âDonât mention it. You, however, can. Are you eating all the vegetables? You are twice as big as last week!âÂ
Smiling fondly, you watch Jacob giggle as his dad kisses his cheeks, your son holding on to the man like an anchor. Stepping to the side, you allow him to move further into the house with Jacob as the boy babbles about his car, making your ex glance at you, noting the new word as you just smile and nod.Â
âCar huh? Dadda has a cool car, you know. Momma doesnât let me bring it to pick you up but Iâll show you when we get home. Itâs not as cool as yours but itâs close.â
You roll your eyes again, letting out a scoff that cues Daniel to smirk at you. His eyes once again move over you before he lifts his brow, letting Jacob down to play as he watches you gather the last of his things, putting them into his bag.Â
âIt is a nice car. You used to like it when weâd go out on the town. Speaking of ââÂ
Looking up quickly, you watch Daniel lift his hands at the look on your face. Another laugh slips from his lips before you zip Jacobâs bag, offering it to him.Â
âYour car is dumb, just like you. Iâyes Iâm going out. Do I lookâŠyou know?âÂ
Narrowing his eyes playfully at the comment about his car being dumb, Daniel lets it go instead, choosing to focus on what you had said next. Shaking his head, he takes a step back, giving you another once over before letting out a breath. He might be your ex-husband and your friend but he had eyes and there were very good reasons he had been attracted to you in the first place, besides your amazing wit.Â
âYou look hot. You said âgoing out?â Out as inâŠâÂ
Groaning, you narrow your eyes at the man as he smirks at you. He was worse than your girlfriends when it came to things like this. He was worse than your mother and that was saying something. You knew things with Daniel were good and that what had been there had ended long before the divorce had even been finalized, but there were times like this when you started to talk to him about a man you were going to go on a date with that you felt like you were talking to your husband again.Â
âJustâŠout. With someone, a friend.âÂ
Not believing you, Daniel glances towards Jacob as he pretends to run the car over the couch cushion, making the same car noise he had for you. The sound brings a smile to his lips but itâs short lived as the attention is brought back to you. He wanted you to be happy. It wasnât like he hadnât dated or wasnât currently dating. You should do the same, even if you have primary custody of Jacob.Â
âA friend? A man? Y/N? Are you going on a date? Why are you so afraid to tell me?â Scoffing softly, Daniel leans against the kitchen counter next to him, studying you as you look down almost in shame before he reaches up to hold your shoulder as he talks. âWhy in the hell would I be mad that you are trying to be happy? Iâm not an asshole."Â
Fighting the tears that were threatening to well up in your eyes, you shrug as Daniel leans down ever so slightly to meet your eyes fully. His smile is genuine as he watches you try to keep your composure.Â
âY/N, we have a cool ass kid. We didnât work married but we work as friends. Iâm not going to tell you that you canât find a man who will love you like you deserve.âÂ
Closing your eyes, you laugh but the tears fall to your cheeks, causing Daniel to sigh apologetically. He reached up with his thumbs to delicately push them off your face, knowing that you had probably worked hard on your make up.Â
âDonât cry; I didnât mean to do that.âÂ
âMomma cry! Donât be sad, momma. Iâm âere. I love you.âÂ
Feeling Jacob trying to climb your legs causes your heart to tighten in your chest. Daniel laughs a bit, trying to calm him down, trying to tell him you are okay. Your son doesnât listen, too concerned about you, until you reach down to pick him up, letting the little boy look at your face. His small hand moves over your face with less care than his father as he tries to help with your tears, before he leans in to kiss the corner of your lips and cheek.Â
âYou love a lot of people, Y/N. You teach him to love people fiercely so he loves you just as hard.âÂ
Danielâs words make you smile as you lean your forehead to rest it against Jacobâs, whispering that you love him and that you are okay. Your son smiles, running his fingers over your cheek again, checking for more tears. He's happy when he canât find any more.Â
âMommaâs okay, bud. Sheâs gonna have a good night with a friend. Me and you are gonna stay up late and eat pancakes.âÂ
Jacob gasps at hearing his dadâs words, glancing back at him and babbling about pancakes, making you laugh, and letting him wiggle his way over to his arms.Â
âThanks, Daniel.âÂ
Shrugging, you watch him lean his head against Jacobâs, his eyes mirroring your sons and making your heart warm.Â
âNo problem. Text me later and let me know how the date goes. Iâll send you pictures of him later but I wonât bother you too much. Donât wanna interrupt. I want you to have fun and actually enjoy a night out.âÂ
Agreeing to the text and promising to at least try to relax, you walk your ex-husband and son to the door, kissing Jacobâs forehead once more before watching the two of them leave, knowing it was going to be a long couple of days before he would be back with you.Â
Checking his watch at 6:45, Wonwoo looks at the outside of your house before pulling into the driveway. He knew he was a little early but he had a habit of it. You couldnât be late if you were early. It has always worked for him thus far.Â
Taking a deep breath, Wonwoo straightens his chosen jacket of the night and takes the first step towards your front door. It wasnât that long of a driveway but by the time he made it there, he felt like he had been walking for an hour, despite checking his watch to see that it was now only 6:47. He was letting his nerves get the best of him.Â
Wonwoo could hear Mingyuâs voice echoing in his head even as he lifted his hand to the doorbell and waited for you, wondering if you would change your mind. Stay calm, man. Donât try too hard. You look like you have a stick up your ass. Wonwoo did not, in fact, have a stick up his ass. He was just nervous. So fucking nervous.Â
You had heard the vehicle pull into the driveway so you couldnât really explain the dread that was in your stomach when you heard the doorbell ring. You knew it was Wonwoo and you were excited, but you were also terrified. You had spent an hour cleaning up everything he could possibly see from at least the front door and even if he were to come into the kitchen, but as you walked towards the door you let out a squeal when you see another toy, picking it up and putting it behind your back before pulling the door open.Â
He smiled, his brows furrowing at the sound he had heard behind your closed door. Wonwoo canât help but tilt his head in concern before he finally gets a good look at you and loses his resolve. You were stunning. He had seen you in business professional clothes and even a nicer dress for a work dinner but this... you looked amazing.Â
âIâwow. Hey.âÂ
Your cheeks are burning, and you feel a bit confused as you hold the small toy behind your back, balancing your toes on the hardwood next to your other foot as you look at Wonwoo in your doorway. He looked amazing. He always did. He looked expensive, but you knew that he was. You werenât a complete idiot. That was another reason that this was all making you so nervous. Your life was nothing compared to his.Â
âHi, I meanâŠÂ hello, Mr. JeââÂ
âOhâŠno please. Donât call me that tonight. I told you at work, just Wonwoo. It would be so strange to hear you call me that on a date.âÂ
A date. Yeah, you were going on a date with your boss. Fuck, your stomach was churning. Swallowing hard, you offer Wonwoo a smile before looking down and stepping to the side to let him step in. The air was crisp and your heat was already kicking on.Â
âCome inâŠÂ I need to get my jacket and, uh, shoes.âÂ
Smiling as he steps inside, Wonwoo glances around, thinking that your house was perfectly you but it lacked all the things that he had expected when it came to Jacob. He had expected toys to be lying around and perhaps shoes in the entryway. Things he had seen in his own childhood home growing up but it appeared you either kept an incredibly kept house, or you had cleaned up prior to his arrival.Â
âI know Iâm a bit early. Kinda sad I wonât see Jacob today.âÂ
Watching you back away from him, Wonwoo watches your hand slide from behind you to in front, making him grin when he sees the toy in it that you had been trying to hide from him. So you had just cleaned, and that made him feel a bit better.Â
Nodding along with his words, you toss the toy into a basket before moving to slide your feet into your heels as Wonwoo watches you. His eyes are moving along your frame with interest before he stops at your face, listening to every word you have to say.Â
âIâm sure he will stumble back into your life unceremoniously in the near future because my life is a mess. Uh, but his dad came and got him a few hours ago.âÂ
Wonwoo chuckles at your wording but he canât help but enjoy the idea of Jacob and you both stumbling into his life. He didnât mind it and he didnât feel that he ever would. Glancing at the jacket on a hook near him as you start towards it. Wonwoo makes a sound, drawing your attention to him before he takes your jacket down and holds it open for you, surprising you.Â
Carefully sliding your arms into your jacket, you step backwards, careful not to get too close to Wonwoo but no matter how much you try not to, you can still feel the warmth of his body close to yours as he situates the jacket on your shoulders.Â
âThanksâŠâÂ
With a small smile on his lips, Wonwoo takes a step back, letting you grab your purse and offering you a nod in response. To him, it hadnât been anything special, just something he wanted to do, but to you, it had been the beginning of something special.Â
âNo problem. I have reservations for us at 8 o'clock; itâs a bit of a drive so I hope you wonât mind.âÂ
Wonwoo watches as you shake your head. You seemed shy and sweet. Not that you didnât give off a similar vibe most days but today it was different. You were reserved and Wonwoo knew that it might take just a little bit of time and some conversation to get you past what you were holding on to about him being your boss.Â
Walking you to his car, Wonwoo surprises you once again by joining you at the passenger's side door and pulling it open for you. It wasnât that you hadnât had men do chivalrous things for you in the past. It wasnât even that Daniel hadnât done similar things for you; it was the fact that it was Wonwoo. It was the fact that he was one of Forbes 30 under 30 and he was treating you like the most important person in the world at the moment.Â
Sliding into the Mercedes, you let your fingers glide over the leather seat, enjoying the soft feeling before you reach for the seatbelt as Wonwoo closes the door and makes his way around to get in beside you. He was already enjoying having this extra time with you. Neither of you needed to say a thing but one look in your direction granted him a sweet smile that melted Wonwooâs heart.Â
He could see you glancing around the car as he drove. Your fingers are moving nervously in your lap on top of your purse. You were possibly more nervous than he was and that was saying something. Reaching out towards the radio, Wonwoo turns it on, letting it play quietly so perhaps that will help you feel less awkward before he lets out a sigh, smiling over at you.Â
âYou look beautiful tonight, Y/N. Iâm really happy you accepted my invitation.âÂ
Your face was hot again. All you could do was look down and grin like an idiot at Wonwooâs compliment. Lifting your hand, you swipe away a loose bit of hair from your cheek before glancing back over at him, whispering a thank you and clearing your throat to regain your composure.Â
âTh-thank you. I was, well, you know, surprised you even asked me. Beyond the facts that I brought up at work... I just assumed you would be seeing someone.âÂ
Furrowing his brows, Wonwoo tightens his grip on the steering wheel with his left hand, his right resting on the gearshift as he leans his head back against the headrest.Â
âLike who?âÂ
You canât help but let out an amused scoff at Wonwooâs question. He actually sounded intrigued or maybe even confused, by your assumption. You could think of plenty of people better than you for him.Â
âWell, any model you wanted for one. I believe Mr. Kim had one on his arm at the last dinnerâŠâÂ
Trailing off, you look out the passengerâs side window as Wonwoo looks at you. He wasnât Mingyu and he didnât want a model; he wanted you. He wasnât even sure Mingyu wanted a model; that date was for the press, but that was a fact that even you didnât seem to pick up on.Â
âHe barely knew how to say her name and she spoke maybe three times to him that night. It was a publicity arrangement. I turn them down frequently because I am not interested in helping to boost anyoneâs image, especially when I have someone Iâm already interested in.â
Pressing your lips together, you canât even dare yourself to look over at Wonwoo after hearing his words. He was interested in someone. You werenât stupid and you werenât going to play that card. He wouldnât have said those words with you in the car if he hadnât been talking about you. It was making you feel short of breath and your heart was beating like a drum in your chest.Â
âMingyu does it because he likes the playboy persona, even if its a lie. It looks good on paper and itâs fun for him. But, Y/NâŠplease look at me."Â
There is a slight whine in Wonwooâs voice as he asks you to look at him. He knew you could hear him but he wanted to make sure you understood what he was going to say next. He knew that his lifestyle was different from yours in many ways but not as different as you might want to believe.Â
Finally turning your gaze to his as Wonwoo slows down to a stop at a red light, you press your lips together, drawing his attention to them for a brief moment before he looks back into your eyes. He was entranced by you; he wanted nothing more than to see you happy and for this date to go well and so far he was afraid it was off to a rocky start because of your assumptions.Â
âBut I am not Mingyu and I am not a rich playboy. Iâm just... me, and I like you.âÂ
Your lips parted slightly with a tiny breath and Wonwoo wants nothing more than to act on how heâs feeling. You look kissable. Your lips parted just slightly, a rosy color making them already look bitten but a honk from behind him made him smile and he pressed down on the gas, putting the car back in motion.Â
âI didnât mean to sound like I was accusing you of something, Wonwoo. It is very clear you aren't. You know a playââ You stop and laugh to yourself, not sure what you were even saying. Wonwoo made you so nervous. You hear him laugh, your eyes moving over his handsome face as his cheeks become fuller, his eyes almost catlike, letting you know the laugh is real. âIâm serious. I know you are a good person. Iâm just not in your circle.âÂ
Wonwooâs laugh and smile fade with your words. It wasnât that he hated being wealthy or successful. That had been the plan, and he had worked hard for it. It was the fact that you felt less and unworthy of him because of his wealth and success when, in his eyes, you were far more wealthy.Â
âYou are. I donât even know what that means. Do you mean part of my friend group? You can meet them if you want. You already know Mingyu.âÂ
Sighing, you smile and lean your head back against your headrest, looking over Wonwooâs handsome face. He was perfect in every single way that you could think of. He was every girlâs dream and you couldnât think of a single reason not to want this, yet every single alarm was going off in your head.Â
âI do know Mr. Kim, but as kind as he is do you think the rest of your friends would be as enthused by meeting me? Your assistant, who is a single mother to a three year old?âÂ
His brows furrowing, Wonwoo grips the steering wheel tighter once again. He remembers a couple of his friends bringing up your occupation and a few others bringing up your status as a single mother. He didnât care what those friends thought because the ones who really cared about him supported him and encouraged him, just like Mingyu had.Â
âY/NâŠâ Wonwoo sighs out your name, glancing down at your hands, before looking back out at the road in front of him. He wished he was close enough to you to take your hand, to glide his thumb along yours and to explain this while having that contact with you. âYouâll meet them one day and they will fall in love with you so easily. Itâs impossible not to.âÂ
The silence in the car was deafening. You didnât know if he had meant those words the way they had come across but even Wonwoo seemed to realize what he had said as he tugged on the turtleneck that now seemed to be suffocating him as he drove.Â
Smiling, you look out the window, opting to hum along with the radio for a moment before finally putting Wonwoo out of his misery by glancing over at him. It was clear he was stressed; this conversation wasnât going exactly as planned but in truth, he wasnât sure how he had planned it.Â
âIâm sorry Iâm being so difficult, Wonwoo. Iâm not trying to push you away. Iâm justâŠnervous.â You look down and away from Wonwoo as he glances from the road to you, listening to you speak. âI havenât really dated much since I got divorced. Itâs not exactly a conversation starter.âÂ
Divorced. Right. Wonwoo nods and licks his lips. Your ex was your ex-husband. Why hadnât that dawned on him before? It didnât change anything; it just meant he needed to figure out more about you and your life.Â
âHow long were you married?âÂ
You laugh, surprised that Wonwoo was going to literally use what you had said as a conversation starter. He was different, that was certain. Shrugging, you decided to just lay out all of your cards. The worst that could happen was losing your job and the date going poorly, so what else could go wrong?
âFour years. We got divorced about a year and a half ago.â Glancing at your phone, you look at the date and count in your head before nodding. âTwo weeks ago.âÂ
Wonwoo does math in his head and lets out a breath with a long sigh. That was a longer time than he had anticipated and yet it was a short amount of time when you considered what he wanted from a marriage.Â
âWhat is his name?âÂ
Picking at a string on your purse, you run your tongue along your lips, considering Wonwooâs question before just answering it.Â
âKang Daniel, and he is Jacobâs father.âÂ
Grimacing at how you had answered his question, Wonwoo glances over at you and tilts his head.Â
âI figured he was, Y/N. If you donât want to talk aboutâ"Â
âItâs fineâŠÂ Iâve just had men assumed that perhaps that was why Daniel and I werenât together anymore. I cheated and had Jacob. Itâs not; we were happy with Jacob. We just werenât happy together.âÂ
Wonwoo hated that people treated you that way; the thought had never even crossed his mind. He never assumed the separation had ever been your fault. He knew there were a million reasons marriages failed and for a great many of them, neither party was at fault.Â
âI would never assume something about you. I would rather learn about you. You are a great mother."Â
Smiling softly, you nod, the string between your fingers like a safety net as you whisper out your words just loudly enough for Wonwoo to hear.Â
âThank you. I try.âÂ
âIt shows. Jacob is a great kid. You can tell he has a really good life.âÂ
You worked hard to make sure he did and you knew that Daniel tried to do the same. His life was different from yours and that had been part of the problem with your marriage. He was always gone, and when he was there, he was still gone in his head until it came to Jacob.Â
âI do my best and I know Daniel does too. I have primary custody of Jacob. Itâs just easier. I'm more stable.â You knew that Wonwoo didnât ask for the details but he did say he wanted to learn. This was the most important part of your life, your son. If anything, he needed to learn about it. "Daniel travels for work often but sees Jacob once a week for two days. Iâll get him back Monday morning before work. Itâs the hardest two days of my life, every single week.âÂ
Wonwoo watches your finger wrap a loose string around it and he wants to grab your hand again and offer you comfort. While its clear there is no animosity between you and your ex, your love for your son is even more evident.Â
âIâm sure he misses you too.âÂ
You laugh and shrug, reaching into your purse to take out your phone to show Wonwoo the picture that Daniel had sent you of Jacob. The small boy's face was covered in bits of syrup, and a destroyed pancake was in front of him. The next picture shows the man and your son, both leaning against an older model Mustang as Jacob holds up a toy car.Â
âHeâs having a great time with his dadda. He needs that time with him. Iâd never take that time away from him.âÂ
Smiling at the pictures, Wonwoo then smiles at you, in awe of you. It would be so easy to be the type of person to want to keep Jacob all to themselves and instead you wanted him to love and be loved. It said alot about you and who you were and it made him want you even more.Â
Turning into the parking lot of a smaller restaurant, Wonwoo watches you perk up out of the corner of his eye as he pulls into a reserved space turning his car off. You look around curiously before finally turning to him as clearly this wasnât what you had expected.Â
âHm? I promise it doesnât look like much but itâs the best money can buy. I wanted something special for you.âÂ
Holding up his hand, you smile at Wonwoo as he tells you to wait for him when you go to reach the door. Rolling your eyes, you turn to watch him jog around the car and make it over to you, opening the door and offering you his hand. He was ridiculous but you were starting to enjoy it.Â
Wonwoo waits with his fingers extended, slightly trembling out of nerves, until you slide your hand into his and step out of his car next to him, looking up into his eyes with your bright, sweet smile. Wrapping his hand around your fingers, Wonwoo keeps his touch loose but dares to brush his along the back of your hand as he gestures with his right towards the walkway.Â
âThere isnât even a sign for this place, WonwooâŠâÂ
A small grin plays on Wonwooâs lips at your hushed words. He nods and leans towards you, causing you to take in a sharp breath when you feel the warmth of his breath against your ear as he speaks in hushed tones as he whispers like itâs a secret and dozens of people are listening.Â
âI know, itâs invite only. Like I said, special.â Standing up straight, Wonwoo moves your hand to his arm, resting his right hand over it for a moment as he takes in a breath of the crisp air and walks you to the front of the building. âItâs called Ăblouissante.âÂ
Running your fingers over his jacket, you feel goosebumps spread along your skin at how soft the fabric is under your touch. It was expensive; he was just expensive and here you were feeling like you were cheapening his brand.Â
Meanwhile, Wonwoo was thinking the furthest thing from what was on your mind. He felt like the luckiest man in the world with you on his arm. You were beautiful and he didnât care how much your clothes cost or how much you spent on your accessories. All Wonwoo cared about was you, and you were worth more to him than anything money could buy.Â
Smiling at the hostess, Wonwoo offers her his phone, letting her check his reservation code before she grins widely, welcoming him in. Her gaze then falls to you and you are surprised when it doesnât change from how she had been looking at Wonwoo. She gives you just as much respect before offering to take your jackets and leading you to your table, of which there were only ten in the entire restaurant.Â
âOh my god, this place is wild. I swear that Yoon Jeonghan was sitting across the room.âÂ
You shake your head as you speak, making Wonwoo tilt his head before he leans up, looking for the man and grinning. You watch him wave before you see; in fact, Yoon Jeonghan does the same back to him.Â
âYouâve got to be kidding me."Â
âHeâs not that important; he just thinks he is. His last movie sucked and he knows it.âÂ
Of course, he would know Yoon Jeonghan. Why wouldnât Jeon Wonwoo know actors, multi-million dollar CEOs? Hell, he probably knew politicians by name as well.Â
âI liked itâŠâÂ
Wonwoo grins at your words, crossing his leg over his knee as you look at your menu, noting the lack of prices attached to any of the listings.Â
âYou can let him know.âÂ
Jeonghan glances over your back before walking past you to lean down and hug Wonwoo with a chuckle. It had been too long since he had seen his friend. You watch, trying to keep your mouth closed, as two of the most handsome men you have ever met in your life talk as if they had known each other for the better part of their lives. Perhaps they had.Â
âFancy running into you here, Wonwoo. The last time I saw Gyu, he said you ditched because of work. Junhui was sadâŠtell me youâve gone back to his place and eaten at least."Â
Wonwoo sighs as Jeonghan reaches out to pat his cheek before laughing once again. Of course Mingyu had said something and of course he had missed someone else at that last lunch.Â
âI have and in my defense, Mingyu didnât tell me you were going to join us.â Glancing at you as you try not to intrude, instead you choose to look over the wine list, Wonwoo grins, letting out a soft breath and gesturing towards you. âJeonghan, this is Y/N Y/L/N.âÂ
His eyes widening, Jeonghan mouths your first name towards Wonwoo, who gives him a look, only causing the actor to smirk. Turning his attention to you, Jeonghan gives you a dazzling smile, reaching his hand out for yours and saying your name sweetly.Â
âItâs so nice to finally meet you. You are even more gorgeous than Wonwoo let on. My godâŠâÂ
With your fingers resting in his, you feel your face burning from Jeonghanâs words. You figured he would be a smooth talker given his career but then again, you had never dreamed in a million years that you would be talking to Jeonghan much less like this.Â
âIâthank you? Heâs spoken about me?âÂ
Jeonghan trails his thumb over your fingernails, assessing you as he nods, feeling Wonwooâs eyes on him, knowing he is annoying the man. He knew exactly what he was doing and he wanted to rile him up because he wanted that fire inside of his friend to flame hotter when it came to you. He was tired of watching his friend pine and pine and never go for the gold.Â
"Oh, often, and always good things, scouts honor. Iâm so happy to see him finally taking you out, like heâs been wanting to. Heâd be an idiot not to. I mean, seriously, Y/NâŠyou are stunning.â Grinning at how you shy away from compliments, Jeonghan glances towards Wonwoo, who purses his lips, glancing to where your fingers barely hang on to the other manâs.
Jeonghan laughs, leaning down to press a kiss to your knuckles before letting you take your hand back completely. âIf you arenât 100% satisfied with your date, let me know. Think of me as quality assurance.âÂ
You scoff into a laugh at his blunt flirting in front of his friend as Wonwoo groans in annoyance. Jeonghan simply laughs, winking at you, before knocking his hip against Wonwooâs arm as he grumbles about having his own date to get back to.Â
âI do, and sheâs a sweetheart but not really my type. However, she is my next co-star so I need to be nice and treat her to a meal. You two have the most wonderful evening, and remember what I said, Y/N.âÂ
Watching Jeonghan saunter away, you shake your head before looking back at Wonwoo, who pinches the bridge of his nose as if heâs getting a headache. You canât help but pout towards him, feeling bad for your own actions. It wasnât as if you had flirted back with his friend, but you hadnât exactly told him to back off.Â
âIâIâm sorryâŠâÂ
Glancing up at you, Wonwoo looks confused before he smiles at you, reaching out to take your fingers in his hand and shaking his head.Â
âFor what? Jeonghan? I should be sorry. I knew exactly how heâd act. Heâs predictable. He was trying to get a rise out of me, and he got what he wanted. He made me jealous.âÂ
Wonwoo was jealous? Jealous of another man flirting with you? You canât help but smile and bite at your bottom lip, looking down at your hand in Wonwooâs grasp as he rubs your fingers before letting go of them in place of picking up his menu.Â
âYou donât have to be jealous. Iâwell, Iâm not interested in him. Heâs handsome and funny but I donât know him, and I donât feel anything towards him.âÂ
A small smile threatens the corners of Wonwooâs lips as he scans over the different wines. His eyes are glancing at you once again over his glasses, before he rubs his lips together and lifts his head to meet your eyes completely.Â
âThat is relieving. Iâd hate to have to ruin his date.âÂ
Laughing softly, you shake your head at his dramatics before sighing towards your menu. You werenât even sure what half of the words said. Making a face, you look back towards Wonwoo, whose eyes had never left you. It was clear you were struggling but he could only smile.Â
âCouldâŠokay. You seem to understand what this menu says. So could you pick something to drink and something to eat?âÂ
Nodding, Wonwoo uncrosses his legs in order to lean towards you, showing you his menu.Â
âHave you eaten much today?âÂ
Shaking your head, you watch him furrow his brow out of concern before he simply nods and runs his finger over the menu, pointing out a few things.Â
âWe can stay simple. I donât like this place because it is incredibly fancy, Y/N. I enjoy it because the food is out of this world. The wine is old and worth the price every time I take a sip. I wanted you to experience that.âÂ
Your cheeks once again flair up with warmth, a bit of tingling in your stomach as you simply nod and mutter an okay to his words as he walks you through his ideas for dinner. You were hungry and everything sounded amazing.Â
âHave we made a decision on what we will be enjoying this evening?âÂ
The server's voice pulls you and Wonwoo out of your little bubble and causes Wonwoo to let out a soft sigh as he nods.Â
âWe have. Two glasses of Gevrey-Chambertin François Leclerc. We will share the half baguette while we wait for the rest of our food. For the lady, she will have the truffle and mushroom risotto, and I will have the Bouillabaisse.âÂ
You watch Wonwoo order with such ease, the words slipping off his tongue as if he had ordered food such as this a hundred times before, when you realize he probably has. The server smiles at the order and collects the menus, promising to be back as soon as possible.Â
Wonwoo leans back in his chair, his eyes moving across your face and down to where your hands nervously mess with the end of your napkin, causing him to smile softly. You were anxious again. He was still trying to figure you out completely, and he had a feeling he would be doing that for a long time.Â
âWhatâs on your mind?âÂ
Looking back up when he speaks, you smile, meeting Wonwooâs eyes. Your fingers are still rubbing over the cloth napkin as you laugh softly and shake your head. You watch as he picks up his glass of water, taking a long sip and giving you time to collect your thoughts. He never rushed you; he just waited and listened.Â
âWell, Iâm thinking about a lot of things. About Jacob, about what he is doing and should be doing right now. Itâs his bedtime but I doubt Daniel has put him down. He never does it on time.âÂ
Smiling, Wonwoo tilts his head a bit as you take in a breath and furrow your brows. You loved talking about Jacob; that was the easier point of conversation. Everything else was hard.Â
"Uh, thinking about work. Iâm thinking about how nice all of this is and how much it must cost.â Knowing you are starting to ramble, you laugh into your words, lifting your hand to brush your fingertips against your lips before finally giving in and being vulnerable. âIâm thinking about you and how much I am enjoying spending time with you and what that means.âÂ
Wonwoo had known there was something on your mind, perhaps a lot but hearing you say it out loud made him take a pause and take a deep breath. He understood your hesitation but all he ever wanted to do was put you at ease with all that he could.Â
Leaning forward once again, Wonwoo rests his arm on the table as he looks at you in the candlelight. You were seamlessly beautiful without trying. Even though he knew you had tried tonight to hide the circles under your eyes, he could see them in the lighting and it didnât matter. The thought makes Wonwoo smile, seeing you in what you were tonight or in just sweats on his couch, your hair messy, no makeup.Â
âLetâs go one by one."
Watching you nod, Wonwoo sighs, only pausing long enough to watch the server drop off the wine and bread. He watches the man pour wine into your glass and then he nods at him and looks back at you, continuing.Â
âYou trust Daniel with Jacob so Iâm sure he is just fine, but at any time you are with me, if you want to call and check on him, you are welcome to. I will never stop you from being a mother. That is the most important thing to you and therefore the most important thing to me, Y/N.âÂ
Swallowing hard, you feel the tension in your chest lessen. One fear you always had with any man was that he would feel jealous of your relationship with your son or try to change it. So hearing Wonwoo on a first date put that fear to rest made you take a sigh of relief.Â
Picking up his wine, Wonwoo gestures towards you, urging you to do the same before he places his glass against his lips, taking a small sip while watching you do the same. He wanted to make sure you approved of his choice. Wonwoo watches your brows furrow, then rise. You pull the glass from your lips and smile, causing Wonwoo to do the same.Â
âGood? Itâs smooth; in this one, I can taste the strawberries and liquorice. Itâs nice.âÂ
You laugh softly, only nodding to agree as you take another sip and enjoy the feel of the wine on your tongue. Wonwoo grins, thinking to himself how much he enjoys watching you enjoy something. It was something he could get used to. Picking up a piece of bread, Wonwoo puts a bit of butter on it, taking a bite of it with an approving sound before continuing what he had started.Â
âThen you mentioned work.â He watches you nod as you reach for your own piece of the baguette to follow his lead. âThere is nothing in the rules about my company that says anything about relationships in the company. I expect people to act like adults. That includes myself.âÂ
He wasnât wrong; you had read your company policy book back to front after joining the company and recently, just to check on the rules about dating your boss, there had been nothing. Swallowing the bite in your mouth, you wipe your lips and take another sip of your wine before furrowing your brows and gesturing towards him.Â
âPeople already talk about us, Wonwoo. Isnât that going to be uncomfortable for you?â
âIs it uncomfortable for you?âÂ
With the question put back on you, Wonwoo watches as you take a breath, leaning back in your seat.Â
âSlightly. I donât want them to think that I slept my way into a position.âÂ
Smiling, Wonwoo attempts to keep the laugh from slipping between his lips but fails, causing you to gawk at him in disbelief.Â
âIâm serious!âÂ
âSo am I, Y/N. I couldnât care less what they think about me. As long as they are happy in their position in my company, that is all that should matter to them. If they think so little of you, perhaps they arenât happy in that position.âÂ
Your brows furrow once more at Wonwooâs words and how much sense they make. You hadnât considered that. It wasnât as if you were making much more than anyone else on the second floor or the first for that matter. The salaries werenât kept a secret, bonuses were given regularly, and promotions were announced publicly in the company.Â
Gesturing to the wine and the table, Wonwoo shakes his head before looking back up at you with a small sigh.Â
âAs for this, how much does it cost? How much anything costs that I give you or treat you to doesnât matter to me. Iâm not saying that as a way of gloating.â He could already see the look in your eye and you werenât impressed, but he wasnât trying to impress you like that. âIâm simply saying that I am not concerned with how much dinner costs when time matters more to me. Enjoying delicious food and drinks long with it? That is just a bonus. We could do this in my living room, eating chips and drinking beer and Iâd still be just as thrilled because Iâm spending time with you.âÂ
You start to speak but Wonwoo holds up his finger, giving you an apologetic look. He wanted to hear what you had to say in response but he wasnât finished just yet.Â
âMoney isnât everything, and I can tell itâs something that is weighing on your mind. Iâm not trying to use it to impress you. I wasnât always living the way I do now, Y/N. Sometimes, itâs even too much for me. But I wonât apologize for wanting to treat you to nice things.âÂ
The last of his words takes your breath away. You bite at your lips before lifting your wine to take a larger sip of it as the server approaches your table once again, sitting your meals in front of you with a quick bon appĂ©tit before leaving you both once again to enjoy your food.Â
âWonwooâŠâ Meeting your eyes, Wonwoo smiles as you say his name, even though he can feel the apprehension behind it. You hadnât meant to offend him or make him defend his success but that is what had happened in a way. âIâm sorry. I do appreciate this meal. I appreciate you wanting to treat me to nice things; I am just not used to it. It scares me a little.âÂ
That was understandable. Wonwoo could remember the first time money really started hitting his bank account and how terrifying it was to think it could all just vanish as quickly as it had appeared. He had been smart then and he was smart now.Â
âI get that; I really do. Iâll do whatever I can to help you not be so scared. Try your risotto. It looks great.âÂ
Smiling, you let your shoulders relax when you realize he isnât upset with you but instead he is still trying to make you feel okay about the situation. Dipping his spoon into his soup, Wonwoo watches you eat a bit of your food, your eyes closing as you take in the explosion of different flavors on your tongue.Â
âOh my godâŠâÂ
Wonwoo grins, eating a bit of the soup with a nod as you open your eyes to look at him as if he had given you the most special gift in the entire world with the first bite of food. Taking a second bite, you shake your head and allow Wonwoo to just enjoy you for a few moments before he sits back, sipping his wine, before swirling the red liquid in the glass, almost as if heâs lost in thought.Â
âBefore, the last thing you said that was on your mind was me. You said that you were thinking about me, how you are enjoying spending time with me, and what it means.âÂ
Clearing your throat, you reach for your water, taking a large drink of it before wiping your mouth clean with your napkin and nodding subtly to Wonwooâs words. The man smiles, running his thumb along the bowl of his glass as he looks over your face before biting at his bottom lip and sighing.Â
âWhat do you think it means, Y/N?âÂ
Why was he always turning this around on you? You could once again feel your face heating up. Now you were reaching for your wine as Wonwoo chuckled quietly, tipping his own wine back to his lips, savoring it on his tongue as you just let it hit your throat quickly. Only when it feels like the wine is down do you try to speak.Â
âIâm notâI donât know. I think it means that I like you. God, that sounds stupid, because I know I like you. Iâve liked you for... Jesus, ever.â You whine as you gesture towards Wonwoo, making him laugh nervously, his face heating up this time as well as his neck as he reaches up to pull at his turtleneck out of nerves. âHow could anyone not? You are gorgeous and, well, you. You are so kind and treat Jacob so well. I couldnât help but start to fallâI started to like you.âÂ
Glancing down, Wonwoo tries to play it cool and not smile like an idiot but fails. You were too cute, and the answer was too sweet. God, he liked you; he more than liked you. You were perfect. You watch Wonwooâs nose scrunch in the most perfect way as he smiles and your heart melts as you feel yourself falling even harder for the man in front of you. Why did he have to be perfect?Â
âFor a long time huh?â You just nod and Wonwoo laughs nodding along with you reaching across the table to run his fingers along yours, letting you take his hand this time. âMe too. I think I started talking to Mingyu about you two weeks after I hired you. About how pretty you were and how my day had never felt so bright.âÂ
Whining, you look down at your half eaten risotto making Wonwoo laugh against as he pulls his fingers from your hand to reach for your chin tilting your head up so you will look at him. Your eyes were beautiful and just had to see them again, especially with that almost desperate love sick look in them as he ran his thumb along your jaw and you leaned into it.Â
âIâm serious, you are so beautiful and I am so lucky to have found you. Not just as my assistantâŠlike this. Iâm sorry I was such an idiot and waited so long.âÂ
Reaching up to wrap your hand around his wrist you shake your head not knowing what to say. His words didnât seem real, and you felt like if you tried to say anything youâd just make a fool of yourself, so luckily you were saved by the voice of the server.Â
âHow is everything? Would you like a dessert? How about a cocktail to end your evening?âÂ
Wonwoo sighs into a laugh, dropping his hand from your face. He wasnât upset with the man but he had some timing. Looking back over to you, Wonwoo waits for your answer but as you look at the menus, a bit confused, he sighs and clicks his tongue against his teeth before pursing his lips in thought.Â
âSure, make tonight special. The moka French cheesecake, a parisian blonde, and a carajillo.â
Pleased with Wonwooâs order, the server takes the menuâs back and leaves you alone once again, causing the silence to be deafening. You canât help but smile as you take one last bite of your food and sigh, daring to look up and meet Wonwooâs eyes as he looks at you intently.Â
âYouâre staring at me.â
Grinning, Wonwoo tips back the last of his wine. You were observant. He had been staring but he just couldnât stop looking at you in the candlelight.Â
âSorry, you canât see yourself in this light but itâs hard to look away.âÂ
Tsking, you try to ignore his flattering remarks, knowing you canât look as good as he is trying to make you feel, though you appreciate his efforts. Rubbing your hands together in your lap, you swallow hard and glance around the room to the other tables, noticing Jeonghan getting up to leave. A quick two finger salute in your and Wonwooâs direction makes you shake your head, before you nod at him and Wonwoo sighs while doing the same.Â
âHeâs encourageable, but he does mean well. I hope youâll meet some of my other friends. They arenât all like Jeonghan. Some of them are even likeableâŠâÂ
Smiling at his words, you pick up your wine, finishing off the last of it, savoring what you can before offering him a soft, amused laugh.Â
âI like Mr. Kim. Heâs very funny and not that hard on the eyes.âÂ
Wonwoo rolls his eyes and scoffs before pausing once again as the server returns with drinks and the largest slice of cheesecake that you have ever seen in your entire life. Leaning forward, he slides the cocktail towards you and pulls the smaller, simple, dark drink towards himself.  Â
âJust call him Mingyu. You seriously boost his ego too much. He isnât even here, and Iâm sure itâs inflating by proxy.âÂ
Running your fingers along the bottom of your glass, you laugh so sweetly that Wonwoo feels his chest tighten. He loves your laugh, especially when it sounds like that. Itâs like bells on the best day of the year, marking every hour something good is happening. But every single thing that is good is you.Â
âHeâs my best friend but honestly, I have a tight friend group of about..." You watch Wonwoo do a quick count in his head as he narrows one eye closed before nodding. âTwelve guys. They each have their issues but they are all good people. You met Jeonghan tonight; despite his bullshit, heâs reliable.âÂ
Twelve close friends. God, you werenât sure you had two people you could call close friends. Wonwoo was incredibly lucky. Shaking your head, you simply smile before taking a sip of your cocktail, making a surprised and happy sound to the taste of it before pulling back from it to look at Wonwoo, who grins.Â
âI thought youâd like that one. It is one of my favorites when Iâm in the mood for something sweeter and some rum.âÂ
Pointing to his drink, you take another sip before licking your lips.Â
âWhat did you order?âÂ
Wonwoo lifts his drink, tilting it before taking a sip and nodding to the taste. It was simple but what he wanted for the night.Â
âA carajillo. Itâs liquor 43 and espresso. Simple but delicious.âÂ
Taking another sip, Wonwoo then sets the drink aside in place of picking up his spoon, cutting off the tip of the cheesecake, and turning it towards you.Â
"The first bite is yours. Itâs their signature dessert.âÂ
Pressing your lips together, you werenât sure if it was the alcohol making your face feel warm or the idea of Wonwoo feeding you but you just smiled. Wonwooâs lips curve up into a matching smile before he lifts the spoon upwards to entice you, causing you to finally give in and lean in, taking the dessert from his spoon as he watches.Â
The entire act is more intimate than you intended, but you quickly feel that embarrassed feeling fade as the luxurious dessert starts to melt on your tongue and you reach up to cover your lips in shock. Wonwoo just grins at your reaction and cuts into the dessert, turning his spoon towards himself this time to take a bite.Â
âMm, I donât admit this to many people but I usually order an entire cheesecake to take home when I eat here.âÂ
Laughing at Wonwooâs confession, you put your hand over your chest, reaching for your own spoon to cut off another bite as you shake your head. It was like eating happiness from a plate and sharing it with Wonwoo, which somehow made it even better.Â
âI donât think anyone would blame you, least of all me. I donât even know how much it costs, and I would still buy an entire one to take home.âÂ
Smiling around his spoon, Wonwoo lifts his hand to get the server's attention, who comes over promptly with a smile on his face.Â
"Yes, sir, are you enjoying the dessert?âÂ
You look up midbite with a smile on your face, causing Wonwoo to laugh and nod.Â
âAbsolutely. Could we please get a full cheesecake to go? Also, give my compliments to the kitchen."Â
Reaching into his pocket, Wonwoo watches the server start to say something he doesnât like but the moment a business card is in his hand and the man reads it, he brightens and agrees, walking away.Â
âYouâre like magic. He was going to say no.âÂ
Shrugging, Wonwoo cuts off another bite, leaving the rest for you as he sips on his drink, enjoying watching you finish off the dessert.Â
âThey donât sell the whole dessert. Iâve been told no before.âÂ
Furrowing your brows, you sit up, picking up the last of the cheesecake, tilting your head as you do.Â
âBut seeing Jeon Wonwoo, CEO of Jeon Infrastructures LLC, changes their mind."Â
Turning your spoon towards Wonwoo this time causes the man to perk up. You watch Wonwoo lean forward, accepting the last of the dessert from you this time, before he smiles and nods, feeling a bit proud of himself.Â
âMm, usually. I donât use it much but getting the dessert I want seems like a good enough reason to bring up that you are Forbes 30 under 30 blah blah bullshit.âÂ
You were falling for this man. Most people in his position would use his name for discounts and to get free things in designer stores, but no, Jeon Wonwoo used it to buy cheesecake. You loved that he didnât take himself so seriously or the Forbes title. Leaning in your elbow on the table, you smile at Wonwoo, sincerely causing him to laugh, feeling shy at your attention.Â
âWhat did I do?â
Shaking your head, you use the straw of your drink to take a sip before lifting your brows and sighing happily.Â
âExceeded my expectations.âÂ
With the cheesecake securely placed in the backseat floorboard, you watch Wonwoo grin at you from his driverside window before he opens the door and slides in beside you, starting the car.Â
âWill the cheesecake make it?â  Â
Laughing, Wonwoo purses his lips and leans his head back against the headrest before nodding firmly.Â
âSheâll make it. Couldnât have something so precious sliding around the backseat or the trunk. Speaking ofâŠâÂ
Furrowing your brows, you laugh when Wonwoo leans across the center console to reach over you, grabbing your seatbelt to click it into place.Â
âNow everything precious in my car is secure.âÂ
âYou are so full of shit, Jeon Wonwoo.âÂ
Meeting your eyes, Wonwoo glances down at your lips with a small chuckle before moving back into his seat. He wanted to kiss you but like this, in his car? That wasnât the move. No matter how pretty you were, no matter how much he wanted it, he could wait.Â
âMaybe, but itâs true.âÂ
You could tell he wanted to kiss you and you were almost sad when Wonwoo moved back from you. Your breath had hitched in your throat but at the same time, you felt relief when he hadnât kissed you. You needed time to get your brain in the right place. Shaking your head, you reach up to brush your hair from your forehead and clear your throat into a small laugh as Wonwoo drives back in the direction of your house.Â
âSuch a smooth talker. Not as smooth as Jeonghan, but pretty smooth.âÂ
A gasp of faux shock leaves Wonwooâs mouth, causing you to laugh as he reaches over from the gearshift to slide his fingers along your wrist and into your hand, lacing his fingers with yours.Â
âIâm appalled.âÂ
Glancing down at your hand and Wonwoo's, you feel the butterflies in your stomach fluttering around to the point where you feel queasy. You canât help but smile like a girl falling in love for the first time as you bite at your lip and shake your head, trying to regain your composure.Â
"Oh, Iâm sure you are. Entirely appalled and disgusted.âÂ
Wonwoo grins, his thumb gliding along yours as his hand rests on your lap. He feels the fingers of your other hand tracing the back of his hand and Wonwoo thinks he has died and gone to heaven over such a simple action.Â
âI am, completely.âÂ
You just smile, looking down at Wonwooâs hand as you trace each of his fingers, watching as he extends them to let you do so. Your head is tilting as you marvel at how pretty his hand is and how much you are enjoying his attention. You had almost forgotten what you were talking about, so much so that you just hummed out a sound to his words, making Wonwoo glance at you and smile as you lean your head back on the headrest and close your eyes.Â
âTake a nap; itâs a long drive.âÂ
Wonwoo watches you shake your head no, muttering something about keeping him company but as soon as he starts to tell you itâs okay, heâs smiling at your soft breath, knowing you lost your own fight.Â
Sliding his hand from yours, Wonwoo reaches up to brush his fingers over your cheek before keeping his hands on the wheel, unwilling to let anything happen to the most precious thing in the car while he was driving.Â
When you feel the car come to a stop and hear Wonwooâs deep but soft voice say your name, you furrow your brows, instantly realizing what had happened. Opening your eyes slowly, you frown, seeing the front of your house, before looking over to a smiling Wonwoo who chuckles at your cute frown.Â
âYou let me sleep.âÂ
Wonwoo nods, reaching to brush his thumb across your cheek as you whine his name, feeling frustrated with yourself.Â
âOf course I did. You had drinks and I know you donât sleep enough. You werenât asleep for more than an hour. Come on, don't be upset.âÂ
You just pout at Wonwoo as you undo your seatbelt, causing the man to laugh once again. You were unbearably cute and all he wanted to do was take care of you. He wanted to take you inside and make love to you, let you curl up against him, and sleep the night away but he knew that wasnât going to happen. Not tonight.Â
âSeriously, Iâm happy you got some rest. Let me walk you to the door.âÂ
Watching Wonwoo slide from his seat, you are surprised to see him stop at the backseat, taking out the cheesecake, before he moves to your door to see you looking at him suspiciously.Â
âI got it for you.âÂ
You wanted to hit him but you were afraid he would drop the probably incredibly expensive cheesecake and it was far too delicious for that.Â
âWhy? Itâs your favorite.âÂ
Wonwoo hums in agreement, moving to the side so you can stand beside him and lead him towards your front door.Â
âBut you are my favorite and you liked it so much. Maybe I can enjoy a piece of it sometime soon.âÂ
Swallowing hard, you understand the underlying message of his words. Did he want to be invited inside? For cheesecake, were you the cheesecake? God, you were being ridiculous and reading far too much into this.Â
Wonwoo can almost see the wheels turning in your head as he stands beside you on your porch. It was cold; you were already shivering and as much as he wanted to stay and talk to you and be with you for longer, he didnât want you to catch a cold. You watch as he turns to set the bag down in a chair on your front porch before turning back to you with a smile.Â
âI hope you had a good time."Â
You tilt your head a bit like a confused puppy and Wonwoo canât help but coo at you under his breath, taking a step towards you to not only block the wind but also run his hands along your arms over your coat.Â
âYeah, I did. Thank you. I would love to see you again.âÂ
That made Wonwoo smile brighter than you had seen all night. He knew he had done this right. Nodding, Wonwoo bites at his bottom lip, glancing at yours, before sighing your name and closing his eyes briefly before biting the bullet and speaking up.Â
âMay I kiss you?âÂ
He was asking? God, your head was spinning. You couldnât remember the last date you went on, and at the end of the date, the man actually asked you before he kissed you. This was some romance novel shit and you were living for it. Nodding, you whimper out a yes as Wonwooâs thumb brushes your jawline up to your ear.Â
A small smile pulls at Wonwooâs lips as he nods to let you know he heard you before he leans down to brush his lips against yours for the first time, listening to your whine into the kiss. You were so cute and the sound went straight to his head and his pants.Â
Gripping your arms briefly to calm himself, Wonwoo then slides his hands down to yours, taking them into his own and linking his fingers with yours before deepening the kiss. He wanted more; he could taste the chocolate still on your tongue but mostly he could just taste you and that was intoxicating. You were better than he had even imagined.Â
Leaning up to meet his kiss, you tighten your hands in Wonwoo's, digging your nails into the back of his hands when Wonwooâs tongue glides along yours. This was one hell of a first kiss. He was making your knees feel weak, your stomach was doing flips, and all your body was doing was screaming his name.Â
Pulling back from the kiss gently, Wonwoo nudges your nose with his as he smiles, feeling you chase him. He wanted to give you more. He wanted to give in and ask to come inside but he knew he shouldnât. He didnât want to be that guy. He didnât want to give you that impression of him. So instead, he leans to kiss your cheek and then your jaw, listening to your whimper as he catches his breath, keeping his voice low.Â
âGoodnight, Y/N.âÂ
Holding the cheesecake in your arms, you rest your back against the door, listening to Wonwooâs car drive out of your driveway and disappear down the road before you can make yourself move. Your lips still tingling, you close your eyes and stomp your feet like Jacob during one of his tantrums before walking towards the kitchen, putting the box into the fridge, and shutting it with more force than necessary.Â
You werenât mad at Wonwoo for leaving. You knew it was for the best. You werenât that girl. You didnât give yourself up the first day but for him... God, you would have. After that kiss, you were uncomfortable and needy and all you wanted was to call him and tell him to come back and finish what he had started but instead you kicked your shoes off and fell on your bed, whispering Wonwooâs name like a prayer.Â
Leaning against your counter, you look at your phone, wondering if you were being silly or if you were being dramatic. It was just a phone call. He could say no. He could say yes. Which would be worse? Neither if you never called.Â
Groaning to yourself, you hit Wonwooâs name in your contacts list and put your phone to your ear, listening to its ring as you bite at your thumbnail. Finally, you hear his deep voice say your name on the other end. Instantly, you canât help but smile and feel shy, just whispering back a hi.Â
Wonwoo had wanted to call or text you all day but he didnât want to see you desperate or crowd you. He felt like he had done enough of that the night before with his kiss but he couldnât get you off his mind. Not that he wanted to. All he could remember was the taste of your lips and the feeling of you against his chest. So hearing you smile through the phone made Wonwoo feel giddy.Â
âHey, how are you? What are you up to?âÂ
You had called him; he shouldnât have to lead the conversation but you were glad he was because the moment you heard him speak, you felt like a teenager trying to remember how to talk to a boy. Flexing your toes on the tile under your feet, you smile into your words, wrinkling your nose as you try to calm yourself down, knowing where you want this conversation to go.Â
âIâm okay; how about you? And, uh, Iâm just lazing around the house... I wanted to see if you wanted to come over and watch a movie. Eat some of that cheesecake.âÂ
Wonwoo leans his head back on his couch and grins. He wasnât even sure how he had been feeling a moment before you asked him over but now he was nothing but perfect. Laughing into his words, Wonwoo tries to hide the smirk in his voice but fails.Â
âIâd love to. Anytime, or did you have something in mind?âÂ
God, why did he sound so sexy today? Maybe it was because you were letting yourself think about him that way. Whereas yesterday you were keeping it more professional and trying not to let yourself get ahead of the game, but now... there was a rasp to his voice. You could listen to him talk all day long. You could listen to him telling you what to do all nigâ
âY/N?âÂ
Fuck, you had started daydreaming and hadnât answered out loud. Clearing your throat, you press your thighs together and let out a breath away from the phone before nodding.Â
âAnytime is good.âÂ
Wonwoo could hear your voice shake, and it made him curious as to why that was happening. It caused something in his brain to fire off, his hand tightening into a fist over his knee as he smiles and looks down at the floor.Â
âThen Iâll get ready and head over. Iâll see you soon, beautiful.â
Shit, holy shit. You just whine out an okay to finish the call when Wonwoo calls you beautiful as a pet name. You had gone far too long without being touched, and now you were acting like some touched, starved lunatic even after touching yourself last night.Â
Smacking your hands against your thighs, you shake them out as if shaking out the anxiety and glance at the clock, trying to calculate how much time you would have before Wonwoo showed up, and you needed to be as normal as possible.Â
Perhaps Wonwoo broke a few speeding laws in order to make the best time he could to get to your house, but he had figured out what that sound was in your voice. You had sounded needy, and now Wonwoo was fighting an internal battle with himself to keep it in his pants. That wasnât why he was over at your house. He was here for cheesecake, a movie, and your company.Â
Ringing your doorbell, Wonwoo is a bit shocked at the difference in time it takes for you to open the door compared to the day prior. Today, you still took his breath away. Your makeup was light; you looked a bit better rested, but your clothes were casual. He loved you like this. You looked perfect.Â
He hadnât dressed up either, opting for a simple black longsleeved shirt, jeans, and a jacket now discarded. You were still looking at him like he was dressed in a suit that cost more than your paycheck.Â
âHey.âÂ
âHiâŠâ
Things were awkward but it wasnât because neither of you wanted to be there; instead, there was so much unspoken and undone. There was tension in the air and Wonwoo wasnât sure how to ease it so instead he just laughed softly, leaning to press a gentle kiss to the corner of your lips.Â
âYou look pretty.âÂ
God, he had to stop saying things. Just stop speaking all together, or you are not going to make it. Giving him a pained smile, you just laugh, lifting your hand to your neck to rub it as you move into the kitchen, letting him follow you a bit confused.Â
âDid I say something wrong?âÂ
Wonwoo watches you shake your head. His eyes follow you as you take the cheesecake out of the fridge and then a plate from your cabinet to put one slice on it.Â
âNot even close.âÂ
Furrowing his brows, Wonwoo leans towards you over the island as you take out a spoon and finally glance up at him.Â
âThen tell me whatâs going on. I donât wanna fuck this up.âÂ
Biting your lip, you sigh and lean your head back, making Wonwoo laugh softly as he watches you be dramatic.Â
âI really like you, Wonwoo. Last night was perfect, and the kiss... I donât know how to ask for any of this.âÂ
Tilting his head, Wonwoo smirks a bit when you shoot him a look, turning away to put away the rest of the cheesecake. He follows you, laughing once again, as you seem to almost run away from him with the cheesecake in hand, towards your living room, plopping down on the couch with a pout on your face.Â
âAsk for this? IâY/NâŠâ Reaching out for the plate, Wonwoo sits it on the coffee table before sitting beside you, leaning towards you, and brushing his thumb along your neck, causing you to shiver at his touch. âYou want me to kiss you again?âÂ
When you whine instead of answering, Wonwoo canât help but coo at you like he did the night before. You were so cute when you couldnât just speak. You werenât used to this; you werenât used to asking for what you wanted or getting what you wanted. Wonwoo was going to change that.Â
âIâll kiss you. Anytime you want. As much as you want.âÂ
With his lips hovering over yours, Wonwoo smiles when you lean forward, trying to make him keep to his word. You feel his thumb press to the side of your neck, gently keeping you back from him as he tsks softly. Wonwoo brushes his nose against yours and whispers your name as your lips part for him and he gives in by pressing his lips to yours softly.Â
Wonwoo loved kissing you already. You were soft and tasted so good that he felt drunk off of you. It didnât take much for him to want more. Your hands are pulling at his shirt, one tangled in the front and the other pulling him closer to his side. He wanted to push you down on your couch and climb on top of you, but he wanted to take it slow. This wasnât why you had said you had invited him over.Â
Pulling back slowly, Wonwoo gently pecks at your lips before smiling and sitting back, completely listening to you catch your breath. His eyes finally open, and Wonwoo feels his cock twitch already starting to get hard from just kissing you. You looked like a dream. Your lips were bitten and slightly swollen from his kiss. Your chest was rising and falling quickly from how excited you were.Â
Wonwoo watches you start to calm down as he leans towards the coffee table to pick up the plate with your cheesecake, cutting off the tip of the dessert, waiting for you to open your eyes before he offers it to you. You canât help but laugh as he does.Â
âIn my opinion, the first bite of any dessert is the best bite, and for cheesecake, there is no better bite than the tip of the triangle. You deserve the best.âÂ
Furrowing your brows, you lean forward, taking the dessert from him, only to smile at the now welcome and comforting taste. Wonwooâs words make your chest feel tight and warm as he smiles at you, watching you enjoy the first bite as if it were him doing it instead.Â
âSo what movie are we watching?âÂ
Halfway through The Family Stone and the second slice of cheesecake, you find yourself wrapped in Wonwooâs arms. Your legs pulled up onto the couch as he rested his feet on the coffee table once he knew it was okay to do so.Â
This was your idea of a perfect evening and the perfect date, but you were still stealing glances at Wonwoo as he chuckled at the movie occasionally and reached up to brush his fingers against your cheek. He was so handsome it was hard not to watch him instead of the movie, and around the twentieth time you had done it, Wonwoo glanced down into your eyes and grins, grabbing your chin between his index finger and thumb before you could look away.Â
âNot so fast.âÂ
He watches as you laugh, knowing you are caught. Wonwooâs eyes look over your pretty face so close to his own before he leans in to press a kiss to your lips slowly and gently. There was no urgency behind his kiss but it still took your breath away. You couldnât help but furrow your brows, feeling his tongue play with the idea of touching yours before he would just catch your bottom lip between his teeth and let go with a soft, happy breath.Â
Sliding your hand along his chest, you find yourself whining when Wonwooâs hand slides from your face to your neck and lowers to rest just above your chest. You can feel his thumb pressing against your collarbone, and you want nothing more than to feel his hands all over you. So you press your fingers into his chest and drag them downward over his stomach,feeling him suck in hard and smile against your lips.Â
âFuckâcareful. Trying to be good.âÂ
Shaking your head, you grip his shirt and tug at it, feeling Wonwooâs hand slide along your arm up to your wrist, keeping your hand in place as you nip at his lips this time.Â
âY/N, I want you too much. If you keep that upâŠâÂ
âWhy do you think Iâm doing it, Wonwoo? Touch me, you idiot.âÂ
Wonwoo laughs against your mouth as you insult him and then tug at his shirt, pulling your leg along his thigh and begging for him to touch you. God, how could he say no to that? You felt so good against him, and even your breaths sounded so pretty on his lips.Â
âYou want me to touch you? Here?âÂ
Sliding his hand from your chest to your shoulder and along your back, your whine furrows your brows as you all but growl annoyed against his lips. Wonwoo grins into the kiss, deepening it as his hand finally moves to your ass, gripping it tightly and earning himself a moan from you as he does. Your hand loosens on his shirt and goes back to scratching at his torso over his shirt until you find a bit of skin just above his jeans and slide your hand under his shirt over his abs, causing Wonwoo to groan your name.Â
âShitâŠbaby.âÂ
Wonwoo hadnât meant to call you a pet name, but your nails felt too good scratching his skin as your mouth moved to his neck. You just smile, enjoying it as his fingers dig into your pants under your ass before he presses his fingers between your legs, making you arch your chest towards him, your breath getting caught in your throat.
âThis okay?â Wonwoo watches you nod, a soft yeah falling from your lips as he rubs at your pussy through your sweat pants and panties feeling your soft breasts press against his chest through your clothing. âYouâre warm, baby. WannaâŠGod, I wanna ââÂ
He wasnât sure he could finish the words but he didnât have to as you whined his name and met his eyes. The need is evident in your gaze before the words ever leave your lips.Â
âTake me to bed, Wonwoo. I need you.âÂ
He wasnât even sure where your bedroom was but Wonwoo nodded and let you grab his hand, tugging him up from the couch and towards the hallway. His eyes only move from you once or twice to glance into rooms, noticing which one is Jacobâs before you pull him into your bedroom and drop his hand, letting him decide what to do next.Â
Wonwoo just stares at you for a moment in awe. He was overwhelmed with what he could do and what he wanted to do. He had dreamed about this for longer than he was willing to admit. He had pictured laying you on the bed and having you moan his name, and now you were standing in front of him, wanting him to fuck you.Â
Stepping forward, Wonwoo shakes his head as he wraps his arm around your waist, pulling you back into his arms so he can lean down and kiss you deeply once more. He knew he would never get tired of the feeling of your lips against his or the way you melted into his arms as he did it. Your panting moans against his lips are the only reason he pulls back and works his finger tips under your shirt as he walks with you back towards the bed, letting you sit on it as he smiles down at you.Â
âIâm so fucking lucky... before we go any further. BabyâŠI didnât come over here to plan this. Do you have a condom for me?âÂ
As you shake your head, Wonwoo feels a bit of disappointment rush through him, but he just nods. There was still plenty he could do. He simply smiles and leans down to press a kiss to your jaw as he lays you back on the bed, dragging your shirt up to your chest over your breasts.Â
âThatâs okay. I can just take care of you.âÂ
You shake your head again, lifting your leg to rub along the outside of his thigh before doing the same between his legs, carefully listening to him groan quietly against your stomach as he presses kisses on your skin.Â
âNo, I have an IUD. I havenât been with anyone in over a year. WonwooâŠI want you.âÂ
Burying his face against your breasts, your bra soft against his cheek, Wonwoo groans at your words before glancing up at you with a nod. You were trusting him with something important and he wasnât going to fuck that up.Â
âItâs been over 6 months for me, but I get tested. I am cleanâŠbaby if this is what you want, IâmâŠyeah, I want you too.âÂ
Arching off the bed, you roll your hips towards Wonwooâs to answer his question, making him groan into a laugh as you do.Â
âOkayâŠyeah. I got you.â
Wonwooâs hands find the end of your shirt as you lift your arms, letting him drag it up and over your head. His eyes move over your upper body as if he were looking at a piece of fine art. You canât help but smile, feeling your cheeks burning at his attention when Wonwoo grins down at you, the back of his right hand running between your breasts as his left moves behind you, working the clasp open.Â
He was intoxicated without taking a sip of alcohol and it was all because of you. Wonwoo could picture himself dreaming about this moment every night. He could envision waking up next to you and burying his face against your neck and his fingers between your legs, listening to your moans.Â
âWonwooâŠâÂ
There was that needy sound in your voice once again. It was making Wonwoo painfully hard; he could feel how much he was leaking in his boxers. It was driving him insane how much he wanted to be inside of you. Each one of your moans drives him a little bit more insane with lust.Â
âBaby, youâre killing meâŠâÂ
You could feel Wonwooâs cock pressed against his jeans as you rubbed your leg against him. You wanted him out of his clothes and you wanted him to get your clothes off of you. He was moving too slowly for your liking.Â
âI might kill you if you donât get inside of me.âÂ
Laughing, Wonwoo drags the straps of your bra down your arms as he shakes his head. He knew it was an empty threat and yet he knew he wouldnât keep you waiting for long. Every time he glanced up at your face, your eyes were on him; your lips were either parted or you were biting on them. He was dying either way.Â
Arching towards Wonwoo, you whimper as his breath fans across your chest. His hands slide along your sides until his thumbs press under your breasts, pushing them upwards. Wonwoo smiles as he looks up at you before pressing a kiss on the swell of each of your breasts. He was enjoying watching you fall apart. He was enjoying watching your mind melt as all coherent words fade away into nothing but Wonwoo, Wonwoo, Wonwoo...
âYou are so beautiful. Please donât make me rush, baby. Not this timeâŠâÂ
This time. The words make you laugh into a moan as Wonwooâs lips wrap around your right nipple, his thumb and forefinger lightly massaging your left. This time, you think again. He wanted another time. How many times did he want? You wanted forever with how he was making you feel.Â
Wonwoo smiles upon hearing you moan his name, his eyes moving back up at your face as he rests his teeth against your nipple, just barely applying any pressure. He watches as you push your head back into the pillow, your hand reaching up for the headboard, only for your nails to scratch at the fabric lightly. Wonwoo groans against your skin as you roll your body like a wave towards him, enticing him to move further and give you more.Â
âDonât rush meâŠâÂ
His voice is a whisper between kisses as Wonwoo works his lips across your breasts and up your chest to your throat as his fingers slide towards your sweatpants. You werenât trying to, not consciously, but your body was begging him to hurry. He could feel the goosebumps spreading along your skin at his touch. He could feel the hitching of your breath in your throat under his lips as his fingers slipped under the top of your pants and over your panties between your legs.Â
âMm⊠WonâWonwooâŠâÂ
All that need and desire. Wonwoo hisses as you moan his name again. His teeth scratch against your neck as his middle finger presses to the center of your slit, feeling your warmth and how you were soaking through the lace covering you.Â
âIâm here. Let me tell you what Iâm gonna do, mmâokay?âÂ
You nod and let out a loud breath as Wonwooâs teeth catch your ear, only for him to breathe against your ear and then laugh at your reaction. It wasnât a cruel laugh, but instead, you could tell that he was overwhelmed with his own desire. He was fighting every instinct to fuck you into the mattress without ceremony. He knew you deserved better.Â
âIâm going to finish undressing you and myself.â Wonwoo smiles as you grab at his shirt, making a happy sound. âThen Iâm going to taste you; use my fingers to prep you for my cockâŠâÂ
Furrowing your brows, you whine to Wonwooâs words, looking up at him as he leans back, opening his eyes. You could feel him through his jeans as he laid against your hip on the bed. He was big, perhaps bigger than any man you had been with before. Hearing his words while his finger pushed your panties to the side and you felt his skin slide between your wet folds caused you to say his name with even more lust laced in your voice.Â
He had told you what was coming next and yet when Wonwoo slid his hand from your pants you still wanted to cry. You could hear the soft coo in his voice as he tried to keep you calm.Â
âShh⊠Iâm not leaving you. Told you what I was doing, didnât I?âÂ
You nod as you watch Wonwoo take off his glasses and lean to put them on your nightstand. He looked good either way you instantly think to yourself but there was something mildly dangerous about Wonwoo without his glasses. A smirk forms on the manâs lips as you watch him drag his shirt over his head. He can feel your fingers in the loops of his jeans as an anchor to keep him tethered to you, forcing him to keep his promises.Â
You had begun to play with the button, keeping his pants closed but you werenât sure if you should. You didnât know if Wonwoo would be okay with you undoing it but one low chuckle that went straight to your core, causing a new rush of arousal, told you otherwise.
Glancing down at your fingers as you circle the button, Wonwoo bites his bottom lip before looking up at you. Your fingers were delicate compared to his. There was something about that that was causing his brain to misfire and picture the dirtiest things but he would never tell you not to undo his pants, especially as he had already been undressing you.Â
âGo ahead, baby. Iâm yoursâŠâÂ
Wonwooâs words make you look up at him in surprise. He just smiles at you as you rest your fingertips on the top of his jeans before you let out a breath and mutter something under your breath. Wonwoo feels pressure release as you unzip his jeans; a bit more space is given for his hard cock but he canât help but tilt his head and reach down to your face, titling it back towards him out of curiosity.Â
âWhat did you say? You were so quiet.âÂ
Your cheeks were already burning from his attention but when Wonwoo wants you to repeat what you had barely whispered above a breath, you all but whine in protest, causing him to laugh. Shaking his head, Wonwoo slides back from you to kick off his jeans before reaching for the top of your sweatpants, beginning to drag them down as he looks into your eyes and asks again.Â
âWhat did you say, sweetheart?âÂ
Closing your eyes, you swallow hard at the pet name and the feeling of Wonwooâs knuckles running along the length of your legs as he pulls your pants from your body completely.Â
âIâjustâŠthat I want to be yours too. Ifââ Your words get caught in your throat as Wonwoo kisses your inner thigh, his fingers wrapped in the sides of your panties pulling them down just like your pants, before he groans for you to go on. âWonwoo! I canât talk like this when you are kissing my thighs.âÂ
Chuckling once again, Wonwoo opens his eyes as he leans back to lift your legs, pulling lace from your feet, and drop your panties onto the floor onto a growing pile of clothes. He keeps your legs closed on purpose as he looks over your body up to your face, lifting his brow in a daring look, allowing you to finish.Â
This hadnât been what you had wanted. You hadnât wanted him to stop. You wiggle in Wonwooâs grasp, his hand holding your ankles as his free hand runs along the back of your thigh. You could see the patience in his eyes and it was frustrating.Â
âWonwooâŠâÂ
âFinish what you were saying.âÂ
Damn him. Pressing your head back against the pillow, you scratch at the comforter under you, listening to Wonwoo smile into a breath as you do.Â
âIf you are mine, then I want to be yours.âÂ
Wonwoo knew what you were going to say. At least he had a good idea of where you were going with your words but he had to hear them. It was all that he wantedâfor you to be hisâŠcompletely.Â
âThen youâre mine.âÂ
You feel Wonwooâs fingers let go of your ankles in place of lifting your left leg and placing it on the bed. A soft whimpering moan slips from your lips when you feel the way your folds pull apart between your legs as Wonwoo pushes your legs up, giving him room to lay between them.Â
Licking his thumb first, Wonwoo then presses it between your wet lips, barely putting any pressure on your clit to watch your reaction. The way that you hold to the bed, rolling your hips towards his hand, Wonwoo can only smile as he leans to press a soft kiss to your thigh.Â
With a brush of his knuckles, Wonwoo teases his fingers down to your leaking opening while leaning forward to press a kiss to the top of your mound. The center of your legs is warm and inviting and Wonwoo thinks to himself how he could be here for hours if youâd let him. He could picture himself listening to your whimpers as he ran his tongue along your soft folds, avoiding your clit as he slowly rutted his hips against your bed for some bit of relief.Â
âShit, baby⊠You taste good.âÂ
Wonwoo couldnât help but lick his lips, already tasting the arousal you were leaking that was running along his fingers from just teasing you. He needed more and he was getting greedy. Slipping the first finger into you, Wonwoo groans when your soft walls not only welcome him in but they also tighten and quiver.Â
He canât help but breathe hot breath against your pussy as he slides in closer to you, getting addicted to the feeling of the warm velvety walls around his finger and thinking how good it will feel around his cock. Groaning your name, Wonwoo circles his finger inside of you and curls it back towards him before adding a second.Â
Your reaction is like bliss for Wonwoo and he canât stand it anymore. You arch your back, feeling his tongue run flat from the base of his fingers over your clit and back. Itâs messy between the way you are leaking from each pump of Wonwooâs fingers and how he groans, pulling back from your folds with spit covering you and his mouth.Â
âYouâre so tight.âÂ
You arenât even sure if Wonwoo is actually speaking to you or if he is just saying the statement out into the room as he leans back in to pull at your folds with his lips. You could feel how tightly you were closing in around his fingers but you were going to cum and there was no way you could stop it. Whimpering his name, you lift your hips only for Wonwoo to push them back down his mouth, finding your clit when your whisper becomes a sound from your chest as you orgasm hard around his fingers for the first time.Â
Wonwoo smiles, feeling you cum, his tongue teasing your clit until you reach between your legs to tug at his hair, making him chuckle against your pussy. It was bad enough his fingers were still inside you, fucking your cum back into you lazily. You couldnât stand his skillful tongue abusing your tender clit anymore, not right now.Â
With one last kiss to your thigh, Wonwoo groans, slipping his fingers from your pussy. His eyes move from your now swollen folds to his fingers before he glances up at you and sucks them clean with a groan to your taste. When you smile and lift your hand to cover your face, you hear Wonwoo laugh. You feel his knee rest between your legs and his clean hand pulls your hand from where you were trying to hide.Â
âWhatâs that about?âÂ
Looking up at him, you watch as he once again sucks his fingers clean before leaning over you to press a kiss to your jaw as you sigh happily.Â
âYouâre lewd.âÂ
Wonwoo laughs surprised against your cheek, turning his face so he can look at you even so close. He shakes his head and rubs his thumb along your wrist, holding your arm to the bed as he hums out an amusing and thoughtful sound.Â
âAm I? I donât think Iâve ever heard that word said aloud, first of all, and secondly, Iâve certainly never been called it before. All of this because I was cleaning my fingers.â
You smile, turning your head to the side so you can feel Wonwooâs lips press against your throat. He was giving you time to come down from your first orgasm and you could appreciate that but you were already rubbing against his thigh and you wanted him out of his underwear.Â
âYou should find more sophisticated circles if youâve never heard the world âlewdâ spoken aloud, Jeon Wonwoo. And it was...youâ" You laugh, trying not to feel embarrassed by what you wanted to say and the action you wanted to repeat but Wonwoo's chuckling against your ear caused you to rub your lips together. âIt was my cum you were licking from your fingers.âÂ
Grinning, Wonwoo rolls his hips towards you so he can press his thigh up flush with your warm pussy. He could feel you trying to ride his thigh as he ran his fingers along your arm and his lips along your neck. There was something special about hearing you say something dirty, even if it made your face hot against his touch.Â
âHow lewd of you to say, Miss Y/L/N.âÂ
When you push playfully at Wonwoo, he laughs, sliding back and drawing your eyes with him. Any bit of playfulness that you had fades away as you watch him step off the bed and press his thumb into the top of his boxers. Instead, you swallow hard and fight over whether you should look away or just take in what is in front of you.Â
Wonwoo watches your face start to turn when he is about to push his boxers over the top of his cock and he canât help but smile at you. You were perfect and you were his. There was no reason for you to look away from what was yours.Â
âBabyâŠâÂ
His voice drawing your eyes back to him, you hum out a soft yeah in question only to hear it die on your lips as Wonwoo pushes his boxers down for you and steps out of them.Â
âYou donât have to be shy around me, okay?âÂ
You were fully looking at every inch of Wonwoo now and he was telling you not to be shy around him. Whining, you look up from his cock to Wonwooâs eyes, causing the man to laugh at your reaction. Sliding back on to the bed, Wonwoo trails his hand along your stomach and to your hand, picking it up and guiding it to his hip.Â
âTalk to me.âÂ
Shaking your head, your eyes fall to where he had placed your hand, noting that he hadnât left you there by yourself. Instead, Wonwoo was dragging your fingers along his skin and somehow that made it more sensual. Your brain was cloudy with want, your mouth was watering, and now your eyes were back on his very well endowed cock that rested on your thigh as he let your fingers to it.Â
âBig.âÂ
Well, Wonwoo thought to himself with a smile on his lips as you spoke one word. He had told you to speak to him and that was speaking. Shaking his head, Wonwoo chuckled a bit, lifting his brows as he wrapped your fingers and his around his shaft, causing himself to shiver and groan.Â
âBoosting my ego?âÂ
Letting Wonwoo guide your hand over his head and collect some of his pre-cum making the glide smoother, you press your head back against the pillow, glancing from your hand up to Wonwooâs face and back as he speaks. You werenât necessarily trying to do that; you were just saying what was on your mind and that was that Wonwoo was big. You could already feel the stretch between your legs but it was all you wanted.Â
âWasnât my intention? You donât seem like the kind of man who looks for ego boosts.âÂ
Wonwoo grins; you were right. He didnât need his ego boosted. He wasnât like some of his other friends when it came to things like that. It was enough to see your delicate hand and fingers around his cock. This was what he had pictured when your fingers were on his pants earlier and he had given into his own dirty little desires. Now he was leaking pre-cum on to your thigh like an excited teenager, but he wasnât going to apologize for that when you looked like a goddess spread out under him.Â
âIâm not. I donât need them, not when I can have you. I have a feeling that Iâm not going to need much of anything if I have you in my life, Y/N.â
You suck on your bottom lip at Wonwooâs words. Did he even know what he was saying or was it the lust going to his brain? Watching him pull your hand back from him, you almost pouted, but you could see it was getting harder for him to control himself.Â
âCan I? I â I wanna be inside of you."Â
Your head spinning with his words, you moan, feeling Wonwooâs hand sliding along your thigh up to your hip as he asks to fuck you. You hadnât expected him to ask. You were enjoying what he was asking. With your nails digging into his skin, you hold on to Wonwooâs forearm as you nod, watching him smile in response.Â
âFuckâŠokay.âÂ
Wonwoo was quickly remembering that he had the privilege to be with you just the way he was. There was no need to get up and find a condom. No latex kept his cock from feeling those warm, smooth walls that had hugged his fingers before. Cursing under his breath, Wonwoo shakes his head to push the thoughts away for the moment, feeling his cock jerk against your thigh. If he thought too hard about it, he would cum before he got inside of you from the anticipation.Â
You watch Wonwoo lay on his side, your brows furrowing, until he smiles at you and helps you do the same. Pulling your leg over his hip, Wonwoo reaches up to push your hair back over your cheek before glancing between your bodies to line himself up with you.Â
The stretch, as you had anticipated, is intense but welcomed. Wonwoo is slow and steady, his hand moving to the back of your thigh once he knows he is nestled inside you deeply enough. He uses the movement of his hips and pulls you towards him to bury himself inside of you the rest of the way before staying still and listening to your breath as you adjust.Â
Though there was nothing wrong with lying on your back and having a man on top of you, there was something special about laying this close to Wonwoo, feeling your body press up against his as he breathed against your lips. You could feel his cock twitch inside of you as he did everything he could not to start to beg you to let him move.Â
Instead of using your words, you roll your hips towards Wonwoo, granting yourself a deep moan from his chest. Wonwoo smiles against your lips at the feeling of your soft, warm walls constricting around him as you slide over his cock, finally muttering on his lips to move.Â
Simply nodding, Wonwoo digs his nails into the thickest part of your ass, pulling you back towards his hips so he can roll his hips towards you, burying himself deeply inside you once again. Both of you seeing stars, you moan his name before Wonwoo swallows it in a deep kiss, repeating the movement with his hips. He could already feel the pressure building in his stomach, his thighs tightening as his climax balanced on the edge of a cliff, threatening to barrel over.Â
âMore WonwooâŠplease.âÂ
Hissing against your lips, Wonwoo listens to your whispered request, pressing his fingers into your skin. He wanted to go slow to keep you in this position but there was only so fast he could go like this and you wanted more. Groaning, Wonwoo rests his forehead against yours and nods.Â
You gasp in surprise when Wonwoo puts you on your back, his body easily finding its way between your legs. With one hand holding yours, Wonwoo presses his lips to your throat, reaching between his legs to press his cock back into you while listening to your loud moan.Â
He was deeper. The thrusts were more urgent and he was giving you what you wanted. You had asked for more and this was more. You could feel every inch of Wonwoo as he made sure to press his hips flush with yours and roll his hips upwards, listening to your cries of pleasure. You were close and he could feel it as your pussy clenched around him as you had around his fingers before.Â
"Baby, oh my god. Are you gonna cum for me again?âÂ
Wonwoo feels you nod against the side of his face. He doesnât pull his lips from your ear; instead, he just chuckles, a warm and soft feeling that makes you shiver uncontrollably under him as you fall over the edge.Â
Just as quickly as he laughed, the sound faded from his lips to the feeling of you cumming on his cock. Pushing back from you to look down at your face, Wonwoo groans, seeing the way your lips parted in the perfect way before you bit down on your bottom lip, trying to silence yourself. Even then, he can hear you say his name as he quickens his thrust, burying himself so deeply inside of you that he hopes you wonât want or need anyone ever again.Â
âPerfect, youâre perfect, Y/N. Shit⊠Iâm gonna cum too. Where do ââÂ
Hearing his words, you try to process them as quickly as possible but your leg is quicker than your mouth as Wonwoo starts to pull out of you. Wrapping your leg around his back, you pull him back against you and Wonwoo groans into a laugh at your possessive nature until you roll your hips up and heâs a goner.Â
The sound of Jeon Wonwoo cumming isnât one you thought you would ever hear but it isnât one you want to ever forget. His voice is deep and if you would ever admit it to him, it caused you to get wet even at work but his groans as he came were a bit higher and mixed with deep praises for how good you had made him feel.Â
Collapsing onto you, Wonwoo groans against the crook of your neck, feeling your fingers through his sweaty, damp hair. He was still inside of you, though he could feel himself softening. He could feel the sticky combination of his cum and yours against his skin and between your thighs, and he knew that should make him feel gross, but instead he could only think about laying between your thighs to clean you up with his mouth.
Perhaps another day, he thought to himself with a smile before pushing back on his right hand to look down at you. You were a vision to behold. Sweat running down your temples, tears of pleasure still on your cheeks, and those bitten lips inviting him to kiss them. Wonwoo groans your name before giving in and kissing you softly, his thumb wiping away your tears gently.Â
Taking a breath, you run your fingers along Wonwooâs arm humming out a happy sound to his attention as you come down from your orgasm. You feel him finally slide from you, hearing his soft grunt and you canât help but to pout at the empty feeling.Â
Seeing your pout, Wonwoo grins, kissing your lips once again, wiping your other cheek and letting out a soft sigh before he bites at his lips in thought. He was trying to tell himself to chill but the more he looked at you the more he knew there was no way he could. He was in love with you.Â
Your alarm clock made your brows furrow deeply. You could feel warmth against your back, an arm wrapped around your waist, and then the soft breath of Wonwoo against your neck that caused you to smile. The memory of the night before flooding back in and how it had all ended.Â
You had asked him to stay the night despite knowing it was Monday the next day. You couldnât bear the idea of him leaving you alone in that bed after he had held you in the shower and ran his fingers over your body, working your body wash over your skin as if he had done it hundreds of times.Â
Reaching over to tap the stop button on your phone, you turn in Wonwooâs arms to look at the still sleeping man, enjoying the moments to yourself. He was so handsome. You loved the shape of his mouth, the perfect sharpness of the bridge of his nose, and the way he scrunched it when you dared to touch it in his sleep.Â
You would have stayed like this forever if it wasnât for the sudden realization that it was Monday. Monday was the day Daniel would be bringing Jacob back. Jacob was coming back and Wonwoo was in your bed. Wonwoo was in your bed and he was naked. He was very, very naked.Â
âWonwoo!âÂ
Hearing your panicked voice, Wonwooâs eyes flutter open in alarm, his hand grabbing your waist before he sits up, looking around for any signs of danger. Furrowing his brows when he realizes there is nothing, you watch Wonwoo blink a few times before he looks at you sitting up, a look of confusion on his face.Â
âWhatâs wrong?âÂ
âJacob will be here soon.âÂ
Taking a deep breath, Wonwoo wonders if you are panicked because you donât want Jacob to see him in your house or if itâs about your ex but you put all of his fears aside with your next words.Â
âWe are naked, WonwooâŠâÂ
You watch Wonwoo reach up to rub his neck, a laugh slipping from his lips as he nods in agreement. You were right; both you and him were naked. That wouldnât be ideal for a toddler or an ex-husband to see.Â
Sliding out of your bed, Wonwoo moves to pick up his clothes, sliding them back on as he sneaks a glance at you moving to your closet. He knew he would have to go by his house and change before coming into the office, but being the CEO of the company did have itâs perksâŠhe could be late.Â
You could feel Wonwooâs eyes on you as you got dressed. Your cheeks were burning almost as badly as they had when he had been undressing you but you couldnât help but smile at the feeling. You knew you could ask him to leave but for some reason, you couldnât find the words or the will to do it. Instead, you wanted to make him coffee and offer him food. There was still time.Â
"Uh, they will be here anytime. Do you wantâwant some coffee? I can make eggs.âÂ
Wonwoo smiles, sliding his glasses up his nose. You were still acting nervous around him. You had slept with your body pressed up against his all night long and yet you were still stumbling over your words. God, he was in love with you. He just couldnât say it yet. He was terrified of scaring you away.Â
Reaching out to catch your hand as you start to walk past him, Wonwoo pulls you back into his arms so he can lean down to press his lips against yours. He smiles to the happy sound you make, his fingers pressing against the small of your back as you give into the kiss and melt against him, wrapping your arm around his neck.Â
âIâd love eggs and coffee. Do you want help ââÂ
The doorbell stops Wonwoo midsentence, his lips hovering over yours. He could feel his heart start to race in his chest. He had seen Jacob plenty of times but not in this house, and he found himself suddenly very intimidated by the idea of meeting your ex-husband. Putting on a brave face, Wonwoo smiles as you lean back, clearing your throat, to look up at him.Â
âTold youâŠanytime.âÂ
Following behind you, keeping a safe distance, Wonwoo stops in the living room just out of sight, not sure if you want him to be seen as you move to the front door to open it. He can hear Jacobâs happy voice saying momma as you greet him. He can hear a manâs voice telling you good morning and your own voice saying the same. It sounds friendly but nothing raises any alarms with him.Â
Small feet hit hardwood, and then carpet, as Jacob moves towards the living room for his toys, only to stop when he sees Wonwoo gasping up at the man in surprise. You hear the sound and make a face that Daniel can only raise a brow at.Â
âSomething wrong?âÂ
âNo, uh, no. MyâI have a friendâŠÂ Wonwoo is here. JacobâŠMr. Jeâuh Wonwoo is here.Â
Your voice trails off as you get confused on how to approach the situation, moving towards the living room, only to hear Daniel laugh at your struggle. Stopping, you shoot him a look and point in his direction, muttering for him to shut up. Watching the man put up his hands, he follows you, still holding Jacobâs bag, into the living room to see the taller man leaning against the couch.Â
Jacob claps excitedly, moving back to his dad to pull open his bag, taking out the toy car, before turning towards Wonwoo to hold it up towards him, showing it off.Â
âCar! âOok! Car! Play with me!âÂ
Laughing, Wonwoo reaches down with a gentle hand to ruffle Jacobâs hair before squatting down to his level and looking at the car with the same excitement that Jacob had shown it to him.Â
âThatâs so cool. Is it your favorite?âÂ
Nodding, Jacob moves in closer to Wonwooâs chest, making his car sound as you and Daniel watch for a moment. With a fond look on your face, Daniel can only smile and nod, clearing his throat softly, drawing your attention back to him while at the same time drawing Wonwooâs.Â
âWe can look at it in just a second, okay, little man? Momma said something about eggs.â
âEggies! Tots too peese!âÂ
Jacob giggles at his own request, moving to the couch and running his toy across it as Wonwoo stands back up, offering a friendly smile towards the other man.Â
âUh, hey. Iâm Wonwoo.âÂ
Glancing towards you, Daniel raises his brow playfully before offering Wonwoo his hand to shake, reconizing the name.Â
"Daniel, it's a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for treating Jacob like that. It's clear to see he likes you. I know he can be a little hyper, especially after a couple days with me.âÂ
Swallowing hard, you watch your ex-husband and yourâwhat was he? Your boss, your friend, or your boyfriend? Your brain was going crazy now as you watched the two men laugh and shake hands like friends before they glanced at Jacob and then back to you. Wonwoo sighed softly and shook his head.Â
âItâs no big deal at all. Heâs a great kid, and I really enjoy being around him. You two clearly do a great job with him.âÂ
Reaching up to scratch the back of his neck, Wonwoo watches you stare at him for a moment before Daniel smirks at you and lifts Jacobâs bag, only to put it on a chair, breaking your concentration.Â
âThanks, Wonwoo. Well, I have to get going. Let me say bye to Jacob and Iâll be out of your hair so you two can get back to your morning.âÂ
Groaning, you catch the teasing in Danielâs voice, which in turn makes Wonwoo catch it. His cheeks start to burn as he looks down with a chuckle.Â
âNo problem. Uh, Y/NâŠIâm gonna go see how your coffeemaker works.âÂ
You just nod at Wonwoo, letting him slide his fingers over yours as he passes by you, which doesnât go unnoticed by Daniel even as he hugs Jacob and kisses the top of his head. Moving back around the couch, your ex-husband chuckles, leaning to poke at your arm before he glances into the kitchen, watching Wonwoo open cabinets like he lives there.Â
âYou little sluââÂ
âIf you finish that sentence... I will knee you right in the dick, Kang Daniel.âÂ
You knew he was teasing and you were smiling but you couldnât handle it right now. Not with Jacob so close and Wonwoo in just the other room. Pointing at the front door, you listen to Daniel laugh as he offers Wonwoo a wave in passing, getting one in return before he walks with you to the door.Â
âI know who he is.âÂ
Sighing heavily, you stomp your feet on the tile, lightly glancing over your shoulder to make sure no one is watching you as Daniel speaks.Â
âI know you do; now hush.âÂ
Shaking his head, Daniel grins and reaches up to pat your cheek once before dropping his hand. He loved to see you happy and to tease you. You were always so cute when you were flustered.Â
âI like him. If you donât date him, I will.âÂ
âOh my god, if you donât get out of my house..."Â
Laughing a bit louder than intended as you try to kick his leg, Daniel puts his hand over his lips to stiffen the laugh, opening the door to the cold air to escape your attack.Â
âFine, fine. I will talk to you later. Have a good rest of your day, Mrs. Jeon.âÂ
Pushing his shoulder hard, you listen to Daniel laugh as he stumbles on to the porch when you close the door behind him, leaning against it. Your heart is racing but there is a smile on your face. As annoying as your ex could be, you didnât mind the name hitting your ears.Â
Taking a moment, you collect yourself, enjoying the smell of fresh coffee filling the air as you move back towards the living room to find Jacob. You half expected him to rush towards you like he did most mornings after being with his dad. He usually wanted to tell you all about his trip but today you press your fingers to your lips as you lean against the wall, watching him sit on Wonwooâs lap, going through his toys one by one.Â
âOh yeah? Whatâs that one?âÂ
Jacob laughs, trying to say bear, only for Wonwoo to help him get the word right on the third try. Wonwoo grins and holds the boy a bit tighter, only then seeming to notice you watching him. Offering you a smile, he tilts his head, starting to move but you shake your head and lift your hands.Â
âIâll start breakfast.âÂ
Smiling up at you, Jacob babbles about tater tots once again, making you and Wonwoo laugh.Â
âIâll make you tots; show Wonwoo your book.âÂ
Wonwoo smiles, reaching for the small book and offering it to the boy, who points at it and says book, then at the word on the cover.Â
âColors.âÂ
Grinning, Wonwoo smiles against the small boy's head and nods.Â
âThatâs right. Youâre smart, little man.âÂ
You can only put a hand on your chest, feeling your heart tighten with how much you love the sight of Wonwoo with Jacob. Pulling open the fridge, you smile, listening to both of them laugh as Wonwoo helps Jacob through the book, reading each color and listening to your son repeat them back to him.Â
âSo, if you arenât busy tonight, would you want to come over for dinner?âÂ
Wonwoo glances up from his computer to look at you standing next to his desk. Your tablet is in your hands as you scroll through his schedule. The two of you had done a great job at pretending like nothing had changed at work when the door was open but behind closed doors, it was a bit harder for him not to want to put you on top of his desk and eat you out. Your skirt was hugging your thighs deliciously, and all Wonwoo could think was how it had been days since the first time he had been with you. He knew he was being insatiable.Â
âIâm not busy; Iâm never busy when it comes to spending time with you.âÂ
You smile, unable to keep it from your lips, at Wonwooâs words. He was a charmer and it had only gotten worse since your date and night together. You had wanted to see him again but work and Jacob made things a bit more difficult. You couldnât just get a babysitter and take time from your son to spend it with a man. You were a mom first and Wonwoo understood that. But then Jacob started asking for âWoo,â and you knew you had to do something.Â
âOkayâŠJacob will be with me, of course but heâs been asking to see you. Heâs been asking for Woo to come back over and see him.âÂ
God Wonwooâs chest was tight. His heart felt like it was going to burst upon hearing that. He was desperately in love with you and he adored Jacob. He wasnât sure if he had ever seen himself as a father, but the moment Jacob sat down in his lap at your house and started showing him toys, asking him how to say them, he knew he wanted to be in that little boyâs life for the rest of his life. He wanted to be in your life.Â
âOh yeah? Iâd be happy to see the little man. Iâve missed him and his momma.âÂ
That shouldnât make you want him. That was a sweet comment. It wasnât flirty, so why did your thighs push together on instinct? You were down bad for this man. Clearing your throat, you push together your lips, trying to stop yourself from smiling so broadly but itâs impossible as Wonwoo watches your own smile on display.Â
âThen Iâll see you after work, Mr. Jeon.âÂ
Your bright smile and the use of Mr. Jeon cause Wonwooâs breath to hitch. You were testing him. He was going to put you over the desk if he looked at you for much longer but much to his dismay, you laugh sweetly as you close his door behind you, leaving him half hard in his dress pants.Â
âI could do the dishes, Y/N.âÂ
Wonwoo sighs as you smack at his hand, lifting the plates from the table. You had already told him no several times but he was trying to be insistent on helping.Â
âNo, seriously. Go relax. Jacob will have to go to bed soon and he wanted to see you. You canât see him if you are helping me load the dishwasher.âÂ
Grumbling under his breath, Wonwoo leans to kiss your cheek, making you smile, and glances around for Jacob, making sure he canât see it happening. Wonwoo had been good up to that point. He had snuck in a couple of kisses here and there, but he seemed to know to watch his hands when your son was around. You were appreciative of that.Â
Moving into the living room, Wonwoo smiles when Jacob perks up seeing him. He loved that look on the toddler's face and that he could be the one to put it there. He wasnât sure what he had done to deserve it but he would do anything to keep it there.Â
âWhatâs up, little man?âÂ
âWoo! Turn tv on."Â
Wonwoo wasnât sure what the after dinner rules were but you havenât said that Jacob wasnât allowed to watch television so he shrugged and slumped down on the couch, picking up the remote as Jacob pulled himself up next to him.Â
âWhat are we watching?âÂ
Smiling, Wonwoo lets Jacob wiggle his way into his lap and back against his chest as the boy looks at the television.Â
âThat! âOok! Cars!âÂ
Wonwoo laughs as he stops watching the movie, putting the remote next to him. It was well into the movie, the red racecar riding around the town with the tow truck as they talked to one another but Jacob seemed happy as he held his own toy car to his stomach.Â
Dinner had been delicious; Wonwooâs stomach was full and now he had a warm toddler laying against him like a blanket. Jacob giggled at the movie and then curled up against him, running the wheels of his car over Wonwooâs leg before his breaths became more steady. The little boy was starting to fall asleep as Wonwooâs hand ran along his back calmly.Â
Smiling down at him, Wonwoo couldnât help but run his fingers through Jacobâs hair as he watched his small eyes flutter closed. It was around his bedtime. Wonwoo remembered from your date that this was around the time you had mentioned so it made sense, especially with a full stomach, that he would be tired.Â
Maybe he should put him to bed? But then he might wake him up? Shaking his head to his own thoughts, Wonwoo just smiles as his own eyes start to close, the movie a quiet background to the soft breaths of the toddler asleep in his arms.Â
Finishing the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen, you curse under your breath, seeing the time and realizing it was past Jacobâs bedtime. It wasnât a huge deal, but you didnât want him to be wound up and harder to put down, especially with Wonwoo over. You start to speak but stop short when you move into the room to find Jacob asleep, laying on Wonwooâs chest. The manâs eyes closed as he pats your sonâs back gently.Â
Your heart was full and you felt tears on the rims of your eyes as you watched them for a few minutes, not wanting to interrupt the moment. It was so rare that Jacob was this content, and you werenât sure how Wonwooâs life was outside of what he had spent with you but it was nice to see him at peace.Â
Finally moving into the room, you turn off the television before leaning to brush your fingers over Wonwooâs hair, causing him to smile and open his eyes to look up at you. Whispering hi, he glances down at Jacob, causing you to smile as you drop your fingers to that of your sonâs hair, brushing through the slightly tangled locks, careful not to wake him.Â
âI can get him to bed.âÂ
Furrowing his brows, Wonwoo shakes his head and shifts slightly before looking up at you.Â
âI can carry him, if thatâs okay with you.âÂ
Your heart was so tight with how much you were falling for Wonwoo that it was almost painful. Pressing your lips together, you nod and take a step back, letting Wonwoo move to his feet carefully. You watch as he cradles your son to his chest, shifting him so that his little cheek rests on his shoulder, Wonwooâs arm against his legs, and his other hand behind his back, before he smiles at you, waiting for you to lead the way.Â
Reaching up to pat your lips and trying to keep yourself from smiling too big, you just shake your head and start walking in the direction of Jacobâs bedroom with Wonwoo in tow. He watches as you turn on Jacobâs nightlight and pull back his covers, letting him lay down in the small bed.Â
âThank you, Wonwoo.â
Smiling, Wonwoo nods at you, taking a few steps back so you can sit next to your son, tucking him in and shushing him back to a deep sleep. Leaning against the door frame, Wonwoo canât help but picture every night going exactly like this. Watching you put Jacob to bedâperhaps another child in the futureâbefore he would bring you back into his arms...
You nuzzle your nose against Jacobâs cheek as he smacks his lips, his little hand wrapped around your fingers. You could tell he was tired and happy and that was all you wanted in lifeâfor your son to be happy. Pressing your lips to his forehead, you smile and lean back, carefully taking your hand back before whispering as you smooth his hair one last time.Â
âGoodnight, baby. I love you.âÂ
Wonwoo watches. You have to pull yourself away from Jacob, but the moment you turn back to him, you smile, and he just shakes his head in awe of how beautiful you are. Reaching out his hand, he takes yours, leading you out into the hall and letting you stop to close Jacobâs door before he leans to press his lips against your forehead.Â
âStayâŠâÂ
Your words cause Wonwoo to close his eyes. He hadnât been sure what you would want but he had hoped you wouldnât want him to leave. Lacing your fingers with his, you turn towards your bedroom, leading Wonwoo with you.Â
Wonwooâs fingers fall from yours as you step to close your door, turning to rest your back against it as he watches you. Swallowing hard, he furrows his brows, almost nervous to move this time. He didnât want to do anything wrong, especially since he knew the two of you werenât alone tonight and if that meant just sleeping with you in your bed, he was okay with it.Â
As if sensing his apprehension, you smile and step forward, pulling your shirt up and over your head, only to drop it and hear Wonwooâs shaky breath once you are in reach of him. His fingers run over your sides and up to the clasp of your bra, resting in the middle of your back, when you look up to meet his eyes.Â
âMake love to me. YesâŠwe have to be quiet but you can still make love to me.âÂ
Wonwoo nods, his fingers working open the clasps as he leans down to meet your lips gently at first, only to deepen the kiss when your nails scratch under his shirt, pulling him closer to you. You listen to him bite back his own groan by pushing his lips against yours when your nails dig into his skin at his hips, causing you to smile on his lips.Â
âFuck, Y/N. You told me to be quiet.âÂ
Nodding, you look up at him innocently and Wonwoo shakes his head, scoffing at you. A small squeak slips from your lips when Wonwooâs arms slide under your ass, picking you up even for a moment so he can lay you back on your bed. Laying over you, Wonwoo grins down at you, seeing a look of surprise in your eyes.Â
âDonât tease me.âÂ
You smile, your bottom lip caught between your teeth at Wonwooâs words. He didnât mean it and you knew it.Â
âNo?âÂ
Shaking his head, Wonwoo narrows his eyes at you playfully as you lift your hips, letting him help you out of your jeans and panties. Between brief kisses to your breasts, stomach, and legs, you watch Wonwoo strip out of his own clothes before he is back on your bed, resting against your headboard and pulling you onto his lap.Â
âI donât think you mean it.âÂ
Wonwooâs brow lifts at your words before a long, soft groan slips from his lips as your hand wraps around his cock, twisting slowly. You were sitting back on his thighs just enough that he could picture you sitting on his cock but now here he was watching your pretty hand work over his length, teasing him like he had told you not to.Â
âIâfuck. Did mean it.âÂ
Leaning to press a kiss to his cheek, you stroke Wonwooâs cock from his base to his head, letting your palm roll over his head before repeating the process all over again.Â
"No, you didnât. You like to be teased, Wonwoo. Least by me, I think... am I wrong, baby?âÂ
BabyâŠWonwoo groans your name when you call him the pet name. God, you were his, and he wanted you forever. You were right about everything. In the past, he had hated to be teased but as you pressed your thumb into his slit and then played with the pre-cum that oozed from his tip, Wonwoo could only pant out your name like a prayer.Â
âIâm not wrong. You are so wet, baby. You came so much inside me last time. Will you cum as much this time?âÂ
Since when did you talk this dirty? You had been so shy. Where did this confidence come from? Wonwoo was in love with every side of you. The shy little pillow princess that he had fucked into the mattress last time and this vixen who was making him whimper like a puppy looking for a treat now.Â
âYeahâŠfuck, yeah. I will... for you. BabeâŠfuck me. Let me be inside you. Donât make me cum like this, please?âÂ
Jeon Wonwoo was begging you. Swallowing hard, you feel the power of that rush to your brain and between your legs as arousal drips from you and onto his thighs. This was the same man that you had daydreamed at work about letting him push your skirt up and fuck you over his desk and now youâd have new daydreams. Perhaps youâd do this exact thing at work as you sat on his desk, watching him try to work.Â
This man was bad for your work professionalism.Â
Wonwooâs head falls back against the headboard as you lower yourself down over him. He had missed your pussy. He had missed being inside of you. He had dreamt about it. Not only fucking you but just being inside of you. Just sitting and being warm inside your walls as he worked or watched television. You were that good.Â
With your hands resting on his chest, you whimper Wonwooâs name, feeling that now familiar stretch as he pushes his hips up to meet yours. Sliding his feet up on the bed, Wonwoo grasps your hips and lifts you up to rest your knees on the mattress on either side of him so he can thrust up into you slowly and deeply.Â
Wonwoo was already close. You had put him right on the edge of his climax with your hand, and now your perfect pussy was gripping him like a warm, wet vice, and his head was spinning. Reaching down with his right hand, Wonwoo rubs his thumb between your folds and you have to bite down on your lips to stop the scream from escaping your lips with how quickly your own orgasm starts to sneak up on you. The pressure between the way his cock fills you up and the circles his thumb draws over the bundle of nerves plummets you over the edge.Â
With your thighs shaking, you fall forward, your mouth resting against Wonwoo as you orgasm hard and fast. Clenching his jaw, Wonwoo breathes through the feeling of your body, milking him for every last drop he has to offer until he canât stand it anymore and gives it to you. With a groan you are quick to silence, Wonwoo thrusts up hard, pressing his hips flush with yours as he cums as he promised, filling you just as full as he had the first time.Â
Your body is weak as you rest against him, and you canât help but laugh softly as Wonwooâs hand runs along your back. Letting out a slow breath, Wonwoo shakes his head and starts to speak when the sound of tiny cries comes from a room down the hall, drawing your attention.Â
âJacob is awakeâŠâÂ
With a look of panic in your eyes, Wonwoo watches as you quickly but carefully climb from him to rush to the bathroom as he reaches for a tissue, cleaning up the best he can before pulling on his sweatpants. The sound of tiny feet and then hands smacking your door broke Wonwooâs heart as he glanced at your bathroom door.Â
Unsure what to do, Wonwoo paces in place, meeting your eyes when you move out of the bathroom dressed in a long t-shirt. Raising his hands, Wonwoo whines as you whisper itâs okay to him and you move to the door, opening it for Jacob.Â
Moving into your arms, Jacob sobs softly and mutters about scary things and a dream as you pat his back, lifting him into your arms. Watching for a moment, Wonwoo glances around the room, quickly picking up a few clothes before moving towards you to run his hand over Jacobâs hair, drawing the toddlerâs attention.Â
âItâs okay, little man. Your mommaâs here.âÂ
You smile as your son sniffs away his tears nuzzling against you for a moment longer before reaching for Wonwoo, causing the man to mutter a surprised oh.Â
âYeah, okay. I got yaâŠÂ what do weââ
He looked so lost and handsome that it broke your heart. Laughing softly, you move to your bed as Wonwoo comforts your son, bouncing him gently in his arms. Pulling back the covers, you pat your bed and Wonwoo nods, moving to lay Jacob down, only for the boy to cling to his neck, pulling him towards him.Â
âItâs okay, Wonwoo... lay down with him. You are comforting.âÂ
Jacob whines when Wonwoo looks unsure, a panicked âWoo!â falling from the toddler's lips, making Wonwooâs face soften as he lays down next to your son, letting the child curl up on his chest.Â
âI think, for one, you remind him of his dad and for two, he really likes you. I canât blame him.âÂ
His cheeks burning, Wonwoo smiles at you, lifting his hand to brush Jacobâs hair from his forehead as the boy finds a comfortable spot.Â
âJust don't⊠I donât wanna overstep.âÂ
Shaking your head, you turn off the light before sliding into the bed next to Wonwoo and Jacob, feeling a tiny hand reach for you, pulling you closer to him and Wonwoo.Â
âYou arenât.â
Wonwoo can only nod as he listens to Jacobâs breath steady out. The same sound of the toddler falling asleep on the couch starts to make him feel at peace as he watches Jacob relax, and he finally looks at you as you brush Jacobâs hair with your fingers humming softly under your breath.Â
He isnât sure how long he watches you, and just listens to you softly sing your son to sleep but when you finally meet his eyes, giving him a smile, Wonwoo canât help himself. You are the most beautiful you have ever been, just like this, and this is the most he has ever been in love with in his entire life. So he just says it...
âI love you, Y/N.â
You donât say it back. It isnât that you donât love Wonwoo back; itâs that you werenât expecting it. Especially not like this. Not while he is holding your son, looking exactly how you would love to see him for the rest of your life. You bury your mouth against your pillow, your cheeks burning as Wonwooâs fingers brush over them and he smiles, seeming to know, before he closes his eyes, letting you off the hook for the night.Â
After a few moments, you listen to the sound of Wonwoo and Jacobâs breaths as the two most important men in your life sleep, and your head spins with how lucky you are before you follow them both in both restful and restless sleep.Â
Mingyu makes a face as he carefully adds the pork belly to the pot on the stove as Wonwoo leans over the island, watching him like a hawk.Â
âDo you want to make the Bossam?âÂ
Shaking his head, Wonwoo leans back and points at his rice maker, clearing his throat.
âI said I could make rice.âÂ
Seungcheol laughs, leaning back in his chair and listening to his friends banter. He wasnât sure why they were all over at Wonwooâs place hours before dinner, but if Wonwoo needed emotional support, they would provide it.Â
âIâd prefer to eat something edible, Gyu, so please keep Wonwoo out of the kitchen, even if he owns it.âÂ
Wonwoo mocks Seungcheol as he leans over the sink, washing the rice, hearing Mingyu chuckle behind him. He was grateful they were there. He had wanted you to meet a few of his close friends. Perhaps not all of them at once, but at least a few of them, so he asked you over to dinner without thinking about what he would make or order. Lucky for him, his best friend was Kim Mingyu.Â
Seokmin peeks over Mingyuâs shoulder, grabbing a piece of cabbage to snack on, only to have his hand smacked by the larger man as he curses under his breath, shooing him away.Â
âMingyuâs a jerk. I was just trying to help.âÂ
Jeonghan shakes his head, leaning it over to rest on Seungcheolâs shoulder as the eldest of the friend group chuckles into a sigh. There was only one of them missing tonight who had accepted the invitation, but the sound of Wonwooâs door beeping and a loud hello announced Soonyoungâs arrival.Â
Wonwoo glances over to the last of his friends to arrive as he holds up two bags with a grin on his face, feeling proud of himself. His jacket has a tiger print that makes Wonwoo groan in embarrassment as he quickly remembers that you will be there in just a couple of hours around these men that he has told you are perfectly normal and good people.Â
âI brought refreshments. Seokmin told me that Wonwooâs girlfriend will be here and probably doesnât get to party much so I will change that.âÂ
Dropping the rice into the maker, Wonwoo sighs loudly before pressing the button to start the cooking before all eyes are on him, including Soonyoung.Â
âItâsâŠlook, okay? This isnât a party. If she wants a drink, that's great, but donât treat this like some frat party.âÂ
Mingyu purses his lips, putting a basil leaf into the pot, before he glances up to watch Soonyoungâs reaction to Wonwooâs words.Â
âIâm just trying to make sure your girlfriend has a good time, Wonwoo.âÂ
Wiping away some grains of dry rice from the counter, Wonwoo laughs at Soonyoungâs words, but the laugh is one of unamusement as he shakes his head.Â
âIâwe havenât discussed what we are. I just wanted her to meet my friendsâyou know, my family. So just be nice to her. Just get to know her and be on your best behavior.âÂ
Sitting up, causing Jeonghan to have to do the same, Seungcheol clears his throat as he rubs his thighs, nodding.Â
âWe can do that, man. SoonyoungâŠlose the jacket. Weâve grown up; we can act classy for a night.âÂ
Wonwoo grimaces at Seungcheolâs words, especially hearing Jeonghanâs light chuckle. He wasnât so sure but he was willing to let them try.Â
âNo, seriously. He ate ramen for six months before he became my roommate. It was tragic.âÂ
Your laugh makes Wonwoo smile, though his cheeks burn from Mingyuâs words. He should have known the conversation would turn to college and how each of them had met, but he didnât know his friends would be so quick to air his âdirty laundry.â
âY/N? Would you like another drink?âÂ
Soonyoungâs voice draws your attention, and you canât help but coo at the man. He had been so sweet to you and made the most delicious Manhattans. Nodding, you watch him hurry off to the bar cart as Wonwoo leans back in his chair beside you, a glass of whisky in his hand that he had been nursing for some time.Â
âThe food was wonderful.âÂ
Wonwoo smiles and nods, glancing at Mingyu, who seems to shy away, turning to Seokmin to speak.Â
âCompliments of our personal chef, Kim Mingyu. I swear, if he hadnât gone into business, he would have gone into the culinary arts like Junhui.âÂ
You smile brightly, leaning forward to look at Mingyu as he shyly meets your eyes. He wasnât at all what you had mistaken him for. Wonwoo had been right; the playboy persona was an act for the press and underneath it was a good soul who was going to make someone very happy one day.Â
âThe best food Iâve had in years. Perhaps better than what Wonwoo treated me to last week, seriously.âÂ
Jeonghan grins, reaching towards the middle of the table for one of the cupcakes he had provided for dessert, only to place it in front of you.Â
âDonât stroke his ego too much. Here, speaking of where you ate last week, I picked these up today for dinner. I thought you might enjoy them.âÂ
You watch as Jeonghan sits back down, reaching for his glass of wine, as Seungcheol, who sat on his right, reaches for a cupcake curiously.Â
âWhat did you get, Han?âÂ
The man grins while watching you cut your cupcake in half, the center melting, causing you to gasp in surprise. Wonwoo just smiles, resting his free hand against the back of your chair as you pick up half of the cupcake, bringing it to your lips to take a bite, before closing your eyes in wonder.Â
In that instant, Wonwoo wished the two of you were alone. It was one of those moments when he wanted to watch you enjoy something alone, but when you laugh, lifting your fingers to your lips to clean a bit of melted chocolate from them, he canât help but smile into his own laugh.Â
âIs it good?âÂ
You whisper a yes and nod at Wonwoo, lifting the rest of the cupcake half towards him, making him flustered as he leans to take it from your fingers as his friends watch. Jeonghan just smirks, tilting his head, feeling like his job was complete. He knew love when he saw it. He was schooled in it, having acted like he was in love hundreds of times but real love... that gave off a feeling and he could feel it even from feet away between you and Wonwoo.Â
Seungcheol nods at the taste of the cupcake, muttering that it was good, until Jeonghan elbows his side and nods towards you and Wonwoo, making him shut up and smile. Seokmin and Mingyu had noticed and tried to keep their conversation low but Soonyoung, in his own world, put your drink in front of you and gestured towards it proudly.Â
âOne Manhattan for the lovely lady, compliments of Kwon Soonyoung.âÂ
Kicking his leg out, Mingyu hears Soonyoung complain about being kicked before he almost notices you giving lovey eyes to Wonwoo, and he backs off with a chuckle.Â
âOopsâŠIâll justâIâll go over here.âÂ
Wonwoo groans, licking his lips, as the moment is ruined and you canât help but laugh, knowing it wasnât the right time or place. So many of Wonwooâs friends were there and you were, in essence, being rude by monopolizing his time and making the atmosphere awkward.Â
âSorryâŠâÂ
Shaking his head, Wonwoo watches you start to put your hand down as he takes your hand in his and kisses your fingers.Â
âDonât be. Enjoy your drink.âÂ
Wonwoo watches you after dinner as he cleans up. He canât help but smile as you do, chuckle when you laugh at Seungcheolâs stupid jokes. He finds himself happily watching from across the room as his friends go on about how they adore you and how you are welcome to call them anytime.Â
That was what he had wanted. They loved you; how could they not? He knew exactly who you were and he knew his friends. There was no way you all wouldnât get along.Â
âI just donât have time to date. Wonwooâs lucky; he found you. Heâs always been the lucky one in our group, if Iâm honest.âÂ
You smile at Seokmin as he leans against the back of the couch, his head on his hand as his elbow presses into the cushion. Wonwoo was finishing up the last of the cleaning with Mingyu in tow, and you had already said goodbye to Soonyoung and Jeonghan.Â
Seungcheol just smiles at you, thinking how wonderful you are, as his eyes move back to one of his best friends as he laughs talking to Mingyu in the kitchen, putting the last of the dishes into the dishwasher. He was listening to two conversations when you said his name, making him look over at you fondly.Â
âHm?âÂ
âI was just asking if you were in the same boat as Seokmin or if there was a lucky somebody for me to hang out with at the next function."Â
Grinning, Seungcheol shakes his head and sighs heavily, lifting his hands off his legs before putting them back down.Â
âI guess weâve all been wrapped up in work but I wonât lie... Seeing Wonwoo this happy makes me wanna try.âÂ
Seokmin just nods in agreement, making your cheeks warm up as you look over at the man who had made you smile more recently than you could remember.Â
âHeâs liked you for such a long time, Y/N. Heâs a good guy. I know things arenât perfect for him, and heâd probably be pissed at me for saying this but heâs genuine.âÂ
Looking down at your hands as Seungcheol speaks, you just nod, understanding what he was saying, before you hear him sigh and stand up, drawing your attention upwards.Â
âYouâre leaving?âÂ
The man nods, glancing at his watch, causing you to frown.Â
âItâs getting late and itâs only going to get colder. They are calling for snow, you know?âÂ
You hadnât looked at the weather today, but he had made a good point. Seokmin makes a face at the idea of the cold before sighing and standing up, making you pout and follow his lead so you can say goodbye to both of them.Â
Moving from the kitchen, Wonwoo looks surprised when Seungcheol offers him a hug, followed by Seokmin, who then moves to you to do the same. You really did feel like you had been welcomed into his family, and it was causing you to feel a bit overwhelmed suddenly.Â
âI guess it is getting late. Let me see these guys out, and Iâll be right back.âÂ
Mingyu groans, looking at his phone, before moving to you to hug you tightly, causing you to laugh at how strong his grip is and yet how warm it feels.Â
âDonât be a stranger, Y/N. I like you better than him.âÂ
You feel Mingyuâs head move towards yours before he laughs, and you know that Wonwoo has pushed him, making you smile as he offers you a wink and all the men leave you in the large living area alone. You hear their voices trail off as you wrap your arms around yourself and walk towards the large windows that offer a view of the city for miles.Â
Sighing, you furrow your brows at how cold you suddenly feel in such a large house. You hadnât seen all of it but even in just this space, you felt out of place. You were beginning to remember how different your life was from Wonwooâs as you started to turn from the window, only to see a bookshelf holding a vast number of books and picture frames. One in particular catches your eye.Â
In the picture, you see Wonwoo, much smaller and younger than he is now, in the middle of a group of other boys. They look to be around 19 or 20 years old as they stand in front of a frat house. You look around at the other faces, and you can pick out Mingyu, Seungcheol, Jeonghan, Seokmin, and Soonyoung. Your lips pull up into a smile as you run your index fingernail over Wonwooâs smiling face as Mingyu holds his shoulders and another much shorter man on his other side.Â
He hadnât always had what he has now, you remind yourself. He had told you that many times. You didnât feel comfortable now but perhaps he hadnât always either. Maybe it was cold and lonely at times in this big house when he was alone, and you find yourself frowning as you look at the picture, counting the men, including Wonwoo. Thirteen. He had lived with twelve others, and now he was alone. NoâŠnot anymore.Â
Walking back into the room, Wonwoo stops seeing you by the window with a picture frame in your hand. He canât help but smile a bit at how pretty you are at first, but then the smile fades as he sees the concerned look on your face when he gets closer. Wrapping his arms around you from behind, Wonwoo rests his chin on your shoulder and looks down at the picture of him with his friends in college; he was still friends with all of them. They had all reached varying levels of success, like they had promised. He was proud of all of them.
âAre you okay?âÂ
You nod but then sigh, leaning back against Wonwoo as you put the picture back on his shelf, sliding your fingers along his arms and glancing back out of the window at the view. Wonwoo follows your eyes but he focuses more on your reflection in the window.Â
âAre you lonely, Wonwoo?âÂ
Furrowing his brows, Wonwoo holds you closer and tightens his hand on yours as you lace your fingers with his. âNoâŠI mean, not now. I used to be.âÂ
You were right. Sighing softly, you slide your free hand along his arm and shake your head as you look out at the city. Seungcheol had been right. It looked like the weather was getting worse. It looked like it was going to snow.Â
âWhy do you ask, baby?âÂ
Shaking your head again, you just smile softly, leaning your cheek against Wonwooâs.Â
âThis house is so big for just you. I worried you might be lonely.âÂ
Wonwoo canât help but smile at your reasoning. He loved you so much and your caring heart. Leaning to kiss your cheek, Wonwoo feels you smile again as you let out a soft breath.Â
âI love you, Y/N.âÂ
His words are spoken against your cheek as you watch the first bit of snow begin to fall. Your tiny happy gasp causes Wonwoo to look out the window as you make a happy sound, commenting on how pretty it isâthe first snow of the season.Â
âMm, it is pretty, and so are you.âÂ
Turning in Wonwooâs arms, you feel his fingers run along your dress at the small of your back as he smiles down at you. Your eyes meet his almost shyly, before he leans down to press his lips to yours gently as your fingers hold his face on either side with a featherlight touch.Â
âI love you, Wonwoo.âÂ
Hearing you say the words back to him for the first time, Wonwoo freezes and smiles against your lips. He simply sighs, happily stepping in closer to you, his hands pulling your body in tighter to his as he deepens the kiss briefly before letting you take a breath so he can rest his forehead on yours.Â
âSay it again.âÂ
You laugh, rolling your eyes playfully, as Wonwoo traces the line of your zipper up the middle of your back to your shoulders so he can pull it down as he waits for you to speak. Itâs only when you tell him that you love him that he drags the zipper down.Â
âI love you too. So, so fucking much.â
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Fifteen to Forever



"I canât not be happy when I know I have you."
PAIRING: hockeyplayer!choi seungcheol x f!reader
SYNOPSIS: Fifteen was the age you had met Choi Seungcheol at a school hockey game. Forever was the age you would find yourself spending with him.
CONTAINS: fluff, angst, smut (MINORS DNI), growing up, tears (a lot), distance, this is so emotional you will be in your feels, kissing, p in v sex (unprotected), clit stimulation, handjobs, happy endings bc we love them, i think that's it
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[AN]: thank you so much @ressonancee for birthing the idea of hockey player cheol in the first place, reading over some of the bits and helping me w some of the plot!!! ty for letting me ramble in your dms lol. hockeyplayer!cheol WILL reappear in other fics bc I'm obsessed with the idea, for now, I hope you enjoy this angsty fluffy creation <33

It wasnât until the last echo of the slammed car door had faded that you realized, yes, mom, I do actually want you to go in with me.Â
But alas, as the last tresses of exhaust from her car fade into nothingness, you accept that youâd have to do this alone. Gripping the straps of your brand new backpack helps you ground yourself as the increasingly erratic breathing takes over you. It sinks in now that youâre alone.Â
Thereâs a honk, and you realize youâre still frozen in the drop-off zone, the mom in the Subaru not appreciating the 7 AM delay to drop off her own high schooler. You wonder if her kid would let her drop them off inside.Â
Scurrying into the entrance of the open gates, you find the courtyard full. Huddles of teens laughing and yelling despite the early morning hour, not a spare square foot on the grass. You try to find someone who looks like an adult but fail, hoping youâll be luckier once youâre inside the building.Â
You do find yourself lucky as you find a line of teachers at the entrance, ready to greet the new batch of freshmen on their first day of high school. There are a few other kids who look as tense as you, but you feel better with the way the administrator pats your shoulder as she hands you your schedule, assigning you to a lanky sophomore to show you around the building thatâd become your second home for the next four years.Â
Jeonghan tells you his name as he leads you into your homeroom, where you deposit your bag before going back out. Heâs peculiar, you decide. He tells you to never walk without looking at the floor on Monday mornings to save your shoes from the occasional start-of-the-week breakfast hurl. He tells you in the cafeteria that the lasagna was horrible, but not the sloppy joes; the sloppy joes were good. He tells you in the gym that the coach would let you off if you rubbed a little eyeliner under your eyes, âheâs an empath.âÂ
By the time heâs listing off clubs and teams, you feel a little less nervous, pushing you back into your fuller homeroom with a sign-up sheet and a goodbye. You donât get to say thank you.Â
Kwon Soonyoung slips into the empty seat next to you, introducing himself a little louder than youâd anticipated, but you suppose you needed the enthusiasm. He innocently slips you his home number and hopes out loud that youâd be the best of friends.Â
You get in the car that afternoon, responding with a wider-than-expected smile at your mother inquiring about your day.Â
âIt was great! I think Iâll like it here.â

You found it strange that the rink was so packed for a high school hockey game, but that was before you saw the ten-foot banner and face paint. Soonyoung sits on your right as Jiwoo places herself on your left, both donned in blue and yellow, sandwiching your uncoordinated outfit. For whatever reason, youâd thought movies exaggerated the hype around high school sports, yet the support for the boys entering the rink roars into your ears to prove you wrong.Â
They win, and with the way the rest of the team pats him on the back after sending in the last puck, you assume itâs all thanks to the boy with the Choi on the back of his jersey.Â
He removes his helmet, hair flopping into his eyes as you realize you know him. He was always in the cafeteria with Jeonghan, the boy who gave you a tour on your first day, along with many other boys from his year. It was hard not to notice them with the ruckus they were always causing, yet you found them easy to drown out with the rest of the noise.Â
âWhatâs his first name? The guy with the 08 on his back?â you ask Soonyoung.Â
âOh, thatâs Seungcheol. Dudeâs a fucking progidy or something.â
âProdigy,â Jiwoo corrects.Â
âYeah, that. Jihoon said the only reason they got to finals last year was âcause of this guy.âÂ
You watch as he drinks from his bottle from the benches, smiling at his coach and teammates as they debriefed. At least you were guessing that was happening; the only thing you were thinking about was how you could hear his laugh from where you sat. And how it was making you smile, too.Â

You stare at your worn shoes that glow in multicolors as the beats in the gym warp and stagger through the speaker. Youâre on your third punch, finding yourself awkward without something to occupy at least one hand.Â
You had danced a little with Jiwoo, watched with bright eyes as Soonyoung dance off-ed yet another senior to his victory, giggled as you let another freshman, Jun, take Jiwoo away for the next dance. You now lace the edges of the party, taking a breather as you down the remnants of your punch, already trailing the memorized path to the snack table. Maybe youâll try some of the lemonade this time.Â
Thereâs already somebody occupying the lemonade cooler when you get there, back to you as you patiently wait for him to finish up. He moves away, leaning against the table. He takes a sip from his cup, and you move forward to fill your own.Â
Itâs Seungcheol. You recall his name as you recognize his face. He somehow looks as haphazard as you last saw him from yesterdayâs hockey game.Â
If he had come in with a tie, itâs long gone as he has his collar popped and shirt unbuttoned the first few steps. It doesnât end there as you note the hair that dresses his eyes, soaked in what you cannot imagine is water with the way you saw someone with a similar build typhoon across the floor with nearly as much vigor as Soonyoung has had tonight.Â
Heâs downing the cup in haste, and you take a sip of the slightly tart drink as you debate if you should say something.Â
âYou did really well yesterday. Congrats,â you decide to say.Â
He emerges from his cup to acknowledge you sipping on your own lemonade, âOh, thanks. Were you there?âÂ
âOh, yeah, I was. First hockey game, went with my friends,â you let out a little chuckle, not understanding why you suddenly felt so awkward.Â
âCool,â he answers plainly, mouth glistening and posture stagnant. âYouâre friends with Soonyoung, right? Seen him hang around Jihoon a lot.â
âYeah, heâs â heâs friends with everybody,â you laugh a little, and you hear him laugh with you.Â
âHow do you handle him? Heâs giving a run for everybodyâs money out there,â he gestures to the dance floor with a smile.Â
âHe mellows out after a while; heâs just excited,â you say, understanding his bewilderment.
âHowâre you finding high school so far?â he asks when he runs out of things to say, yet forgets that he can easily excuse himself. But he doesnât.
âPretty alright. Iâm having fun so far.â You donât need to ask him the same, knowing well that the sophomore was having the time of his life.
âGood to hear, hope it stays that way for you.â
Itâs another painful five seconds before you see Jiwoo waving at you from afar, pointing at something Soonyoung is doing.Â
âUh, Iâll see you around, my friendâs waving me overââ
âOh, sure, uh, Iâll see you around.â
You give him one more tight-lipped smile as you wave from waist length before retreating.Â
âWait!âÂ
You turn around at his voice.Â
âI never got your name.â

Seungcheol took you on your first not-date in the spring.
Not-date because neither of you had labeled it as such, but you were pushed to reconsider when both Jiwoo and Soonyoung insisted.
He had brought his car that you slipped into after school to drive to the movies, where he bought you popcorn and paid for both of your tickets. He held your hand as you walked out of the theatre, wide-eyed and all smiles as you discussed the film you had just sat through for two hours.Â
His palm fit in yours like it belonged there, and maybe it was your fifteen-year-old brain talking. Still, you never expected to be this comfortable with him â especially after the possible insinuation your friends had instilled.Â
He drove you home that night as you searched for a million excuses to stay a little longer in his car as he parked in front of your door. But alas, you open the car door at the end of the night and are surprised to find him doing the same as he walks around to where you get out.Â
âI had a lot of fun today,â you say in your rehearsed line.
âMe too,â he smiles. âThe weatherâs getting nicer, we should see the cherry blossoms next weekend. If you wanted to. We can take the car again.âÂ
He didnât kiss you, at least not on the lips as he hugged you at your front door and pressed his lips to your cheek.Â
You were quick to squeak out your goodbyes after that happened, slamming your door shut as you vaguely heard him drive off.Â
With a hand to your racing heart, you count to ten. Perhaps youâd reconsider that not-date after all. Besides, you had cherry blossoms to look forward to.Â
Choi Seungcheol kissed you, really kissed you, when he brought the team to the cup they missed out on last year, throwing himself at you as soon as you appeared before him. He was sweaty, half-dressed in his gear with his skates still on as he embraced you tighter than anyone ever had before.Â
He put his lips on yours the second he saw your face as you pulled away, unable to help himself despite the groans and retches of his teammates, despite the fact that an entire bleacherâs worth of people saw you both.Â
Not that either of you cared; you were just happy he didnât have his mouth guard on (and that he kissed you before you couldnât help it yourself).

It was in your junior year and Seungcheolâs senior year that you began to hear the absurdities about the strength of your relationship, that you wouldnât make it, that high school sweethearts never do.Â
With shaking hands, you grip your boyfriendâs arm as he has a conflicted look in his eye.Â
âNo,â you say. You wonder where all of this strength was coming from when you all wanted was to cry. âYouâre gonna go. You will go. I wonât let you throw all of this away because of something thatâs never gonna waver.âÂ
Heâs silent as he refuses to meet your gaze. The voices were getting to him, his older college friends laughing when he suggested that his relationship would last both college and the distance it would bring. He realizes heâs not so sure anymore.Â
He sits cross-legged in front of you on your bedroom floor, mentally prepared to walk out for the last time.Â
âYouâre supposed to be happiest about this; I donât understand why you insist I leave. And so far away?â he looks slightly bewildered.Â
âBecause youâll regret it if you donât. This isnât about me, Cheol, itâs about everything youâve worked for all these yearsââ
âUs, what about us? Iâve worked on us, too.â
âWhy have you gone years without listening to a word what other people say to only listening to them now?â
âWas it just me, then? Because it feels like Iâm the only one worried about our future togetherââ
âChoi Seungcheol, stop right there.â Your voice is brittle, and you donât know how long you can keep the tears at bay.Â
âIâŠI donât know what to think,â his shoulders slump even lower.Â
His hockey scholarship would take him so, so far away. He thought you were strong enough for this, but with every anecdote, every comment, every dejected âhave it your wayâ to his resilience, he wonders if the both of you would be forced to fight a losing battle if he left.Â
There were sports universities here at home, but there was no you with his scholarship.Â
âIâll tell you what to think. Will you listen to me?âÂ
Slowly, but surely, he nods.Â
âYou can get the scholarship youâve always wanted, and we can stay as we are, although a little farther away.â
He looks like he wants to say something but doesnât.
âI believe in us. And if you donât right now, Iâm ready to believe for the both of us. Weâll get through this.âÂ
In the end, Seungcheol believed you over everything the world told him, praying he wouldnât let you or himself down as he laid with you on the last night heâd call his bedroom home.Â
Graduation was a happy endeavor, momentarily forgetting what lay ahead as he enjoyed his last hours with all his friends in one place. The heavy feeling returned as the night progressed, agreeing to spend the night with him, tucked under his covers as you listened to his heartbeat. You wonder how long it will be until you're able to do this again.Â
As you lay in his stripped bedroom, thereâs little either of you say, an unspoken agreement to not sleep, not tonight. He has an early morning, but he doesnât really seem to care as he continues to fiddle with your hair, kissing you at intervals like he's trying to bring back the feeling when it begins to fade.Â
Thereâs little you can talk about when youâre trying to memorize each otherâs scent. You remind yourself to give him your sweater when morning comes, already noting the hoodie you need to remember to pick up, the lone one he left you in his closet.Â
But as the first rays of sun peeked through the blinds, sending stripes of sun into the bedroom, you tried not to feel the hard clench of your heart as the bare room came into sight. Despite the snoozing of alarms, the multiple knocks on his door, and the dawn of a new day, you let yourselves have an extra five, ten, fifteen, twenty minutes.Â
Just you and him before it would be you, and it would be him.

Seungcheol called you more than you called him. It was everywhere, even if it was just to say a quick âI love youâ before a game, to hear your voice before he went to class, to listen to you complain about an assignment before he had to do his own.Â
As resilient as you showed yourself to be, youâd be lying if you said there was a part of you that was afraid of how much faith Seunghceol held for the both of you, but at ease you were with the constant bugging heâd do and the bugging he seemed to appreciate back.Â
By Christmastime, heâd texted you his itinerary for the holidays, explaining how he couldnât spare a second to things like thinking. Most of his list involved spending all day rotting indoors with you.Â
As much as Seungcheol had hoped youâd pick a college nearer to him, he was less scared when you finally announced your college decisions close to graduation. The past year had proved a lot, mostly that you both were stronger than the distance. Which is why he was the first to congratulate you when you got into the college of your choice, despite the fact that youâd be even farther away, leaving home in what felt like the opposite direction to him.Â
You were scared too, mostly of how Seungcheol would react, but seeing the smile break out on his face when you told him gave you all the reassurance you needed. That summer brought you the best memories of your teenage years, with Seungcheol, preparing for you both to leave. Except this time, the air was less tense, fewer tears shed, fewer solemn goodbyes at airport gates, and less desperation in both of your hearts. A surety that youâd come back to each other.Â

Seungcheol was offered a contract with his dream hockey team when you were on the cusp of your final year. He told you nearly two weeks after he received the first email, not believing it until he was pestered to do so by the representative.Â
You cried on the phone that night, the ache in your chest unbelievably present as you wished you could hug him at that moment. He denied his own tears, but you knew his glassier-than-normal eyes werenât just through the camera lens. You told him you were proud, you told him this was only the beginning, that you needed to sit in the bleachers with his jersey on for every game heâll ever play, that he was about to have an entire career to be proud of soon.Â
He let a couple tears slip.Â
And when he showed up to your graduation, sitting next to your family, you gave him the biggest hug you could muster from your bones. That year may have been the last youâd have to endure apart, but it was somehow the hardest.Â
It was in that moment, when you pulled away to look at his smiling face, that the years registered in your mind.Â
Youâre fifteen again, seeing Seungcheol for the first time, donning the features he hadnât grown into yet, the features you hadnât grown into yet. You have to tiptoe to meet his lips now, see a man where there was once a boy, the deep set of maturity behind his pretty eyes.Â
When he drops the last of your boxes into his â your shared apartment, youâre brought to the stark realization that you're going to stay here.
Itâs when youâre unpacking your toothbrush, placing it in the cup right next to his that you realize you could do whatever you wanted with each other without having to work around flight schedules. Itâs when heâs hobbling around wooden planks and screws in the bedroom, putting together the brand new queen-sized bed to replace his too-small twin, that you realize that you werenât here for the week, or for the month or for any set amount of time; you were here forever.
At least thatâs what you hope as you watch him collapse the last of the cardboard boxes to recycle, shoving in the corner of the entryway, leaving that job for tomorrow.Â
By the time you emerge in the living room after a shower, Seungcheol has already begun to unpack the delivery food on the coffee table. Itâs an array of delicious smells, slightly soggy food, and mounds of styrofoam and plastic wrap; a feast for your tired, tired bodies.Â
The dumplings are amazing, and the warm feeling in your chest expands as you realize you can now order them whenever you like.Â
Seungcheol picks out the chopped chilies from his food, migrating them onto your own plate as he talks about his next practice session without interruption.Â
A thought occurs to you in that moment as you watch him down his cola. âHasnât coach put you on a diet plan?âÂ
âYeah,â he says normally. You merely stare at him, not understanding how any of this junk could be any good for his form, especially when you know heâs good about abstaining when it comes to training.Â
He smiles at the questioning look on your face, setting down his utensils, âItâs our first meal, in our first home. I think we deserve to share this with each other.âÂ
A smile breaks out on your face at the thought of this being your first meal, the first of many meals together in this home. Of all the meals youâll share in every home after this, every day.Â
And while Seungcheol finds himself sacrificing his diet to enjoy all of this greasy grub with you, you will also find yourself occasionally sharing his awfully bland chicken breasts and salads. All to share with each other.Â

Walking into the bustling restaurant in your uncomfortable shoes and your arm around Seungcheolâs, youâre quick to find the group youâre looking for.Â
The noise is a dead giveaway, and you quickly realize they havenât changed.Â
You hear Soonyoung before you see him, his distinct laugh echoing the loudest across the sea of mingling heads. A loud banner hangs at the end of the room with your high school grad year.Â
You detach from Seungcheol as he finds his junior friends, and you find yours, taking both Soonyoung and Jiwoo into a bone-crushing hug. Itâs been a while since you last saw them. The crowd of familiar faces greets you, making small talk with everyone as they introduce you to their partners and even their children. Youâve grown; all of you have.Â
âSeungcheolâs here too. You guys were together in high school, right?â somebody asks you at some point during the night. âHe graduated before us, though; wonder who heâs here with.âÂ
You donât blame them for assuming, considering both of you have been in your own circles all night. That, added to the obvious assumptions of high school sweethearts, you only laugh a little as you reply with a wider-than-usual smile.Â
âOh, heâs here with me,âÂ
You go home with a permanent smile stuck to your face, talking more animatedly than usual in the car ride home. Seuncheol mirrors your smile as he listens.Â
Your good mood prevails for the rest of the night, even as you slip under the covers, ready to end the night on a happier-than-usual note. Seungcheol is reading his book when you crawl under his arm, head on his chest, and your arm slung across his torso. You feel his lips on the top of your head, the faint sound of his book being placed on the bedside table. Â
âWhatâs got you so smiley?â he asks with one of his own.
You shake your head as you reply, âNothing. Iâm just happy I saw Soonyoung and Jiwoo.â
âIâm glad you saw them too. Itâs been a while, hasnât it?â
You hum in response, suddenly remembering a conversation you had. âYou know, Jess asked me who you were there with.âÂ
âFigures,â he shrugs before laughing a little.âHow much did she hesitate before asking you?âÂ
âLooked like she was holding it in for a little bit. Donât blame her, though. She probably thought we ended it in epic teenage fashion.âÂ
He snorts at that, âProbably wouldâve if you didnât talk some sense into me.â
âProbably wouldâve if you didnât trust me like you did,â you crane your neck to look at him.Â
âGlad I wasnât that far gone,â he whispers, a faraway look in his eyes despite looking directly at you. âHavenât doubted us ever since.â
Thereâs that warm feeling that spreads throughout your body, an overwhelming feeling of contentment coming over you. There was nothing, nothing, that could convince you to be anywhere else, especially anywhere that wasnât in his arms.Â
âSometimesâŠwell, a lot of the times, I think about us,â you start. âI thought us hitting six months was enough to tell me Iâd be with you forever.âÂ
He smiles at the thought of high school you, starry-eyed, awkward little kids. He remembers the way you blushed when he kissed you for the first time in front of the whole school, the heat that had risen to his own face at the time.Â
âAnd then we hit a year, and then two years,â you remember every surprise for every anniversary, from when youâd collect your allowance for weeks to get him something heâd like.Â
âAnd then college happened. I tried being so positive, but I had never been more scared for us. I hope we never have to go through something that hard ever again.â You almost sound like a child not wanting to go to the doctorâs office, but with the way you feel yourself tighten your grip around him, you donât think itâs any different.Â
You can feel your eyes begin to well, and your voice begins to shake. It was nearly comical how quickly the smiles were turning into sentimental tears.Â
Seungcheol places a kiss on your lips, and you know it was meant to be reassuring, but it only wrenches open the floodgates. The tears begin to make their way down your face, sniffles muffled as you go back to burying your face in his chest, his shirt soaking the wetness. You can feel a rumble in his chest as he laughs at your state. Heâs also squeezing up your sides and placing kisses in any place he can reach.Â
âI donât know whatâs wrong with me,â you murmur into his shirt.Â
âItâs okay. Today was very reflective,â he reassures, letting you stay hidden.Â
âI justââ you sniff. âI just wanna stay happy like this all the time.âÂ
Itâs only then that he guides your stained face away from his shirt to bring you to look at him, wiping the remnants of your tears as you try to keep the fresh ones at bay. âWeâll be happy, even when weâre sad. I canât not be happy when I know I have you. I love you too much for that.â
âI love you,â you whisper into his lips, arms around his neck as you pull yourself to him, chest to chest. You kiss him properly, pecking him a few times to have your fill.Â
And then heâs pulling away, ever so slightly to bring a bare millimeter of gap between your lips. His hands burn where they rest, one on your waist, one on your thigh. Heâs breathing hard. Both of you are.Â
âIâm gonna say something so not fit for right now,â he breathes.
You canât help but freeze in his hold as you register his words, hesitating before you ask. âWhat?â
âMarry me.âÂ
It comes out as the same whisper, directly into your lips as he utters the words. Like he was keeping a secret from the walls and the furniture, like they were only meant for you; because they were only meant for you. Your heart stops, and you vaguely wonder if youâre breathing at all.Â
âIââ he takes a long, shaky breath from his nose. âI was supposed to do this a little differently, butâŠâ
You watch him reach over into his bedside drawer, the one you never touch, and bring out the smallest velvet box. Opening it reveals the prettiest, most delicate diamond youâve ever seen, the jewel glinting and sparkling even in the dim bedroom lights.Â
Thatâs when you let out a tiny gasp, feeling the tears return, dripping down your face one after the other. âChoi Seuncheol, you bitch.â
Youâre sobbing at this point, and it has him sitting up straighter, leaving the box to the side as he lurches for you when you pull away.Â
âWait, fuck, sorry, I thought,â he exhales in frustration, hands trying to pull yours away from your face as you cry into your hands. He sounds desperate. âI got carried away, I donât know what I was thinkingââ
âNo, itâs not that,â you finally manage through hiccups.Â
âYes, of course, Iâll marry you, Iâm just fucking emotional.âÂ
You hear him laugh again, no doubt out of pure relief, as he nearly doubles over at the situation.Â
Youâre a little calmer as you continue to sniffle, watching him with a half-disgruntled, half-amused expression, âPut it on, stupid, or do I need to cry again for you to do that.â
You donât need to tell him twice as he slips the ring on your finger, the perfect fit, the perfect jewel, the perfect ring.Â
Bringing him closer, you kiss him again, lips pressed hard on his as you try to communicate every last emotion into it. Youâre out of words, and you hope he knows what you're feeling. You know he knows; he always knows.Â
Heâs reciprocating with the same vigor, arms coming up to wrap around you so tight it pushes you flush against his body. He nips at your lip, running his tongue over it for good measure before letting it enter your mouth. You let him take the lead, let him guide you through every motion, every step forward.Â
Youâre putty when he pulls off your clothes for you, feeling your heart scream in protest whenever he pulls away to get rid of the obstructions. Your emotions were in a delicate place, and you suddenly couldnât handle not being able to feel him against you consistently.Â
He does well to make it quick, moving back on top of you to occupy your mouth once more. He tries to migrate lower, latching onto your neck to continue his ministrations there, but you donât let him as you pull his face back to yours again.
âI love you,â you whisper against his mouth before latching onto his lips.
He lets out a low grunt, pulling away for breath as he whispers it back, âI love you more.â
If you wonât let his mouth move, you let his hands do whatever they wish, feeling them move lower against your sides to reach your hips. His thumbs draw circles on them as he slowly moves his hands to where you can feel the arousal grow.Â
His fingers hit your bare heat as he plunges them into your folds, encasing your clit between his fingers. He drags them up slowly before moving back down, all the way to your now sopping hole to brush against the opening.Â
You sigh against his lips as he pushes his finger in slowly, lips releasing yours as you throw your head back to feel his digit around your walls. He pushes a second one in without hesitation, and you know heâs just as desperate as you right now.Â
Heâs only two fingers deep, and yet you feel yourself beginning to come undone. He always knew what to do when he wanted to stretch you out faster, always knew what to do when he wanted to draw the pleasure out, keep you writhing for hours.Â
Right now was different; it felt like he was holding himself back to the point where it was almost painful. If he wasnât worried about the stretch, he wouldâve buried himself inside you already, and yet, when he feels you clench undeniably hard around his fingers as you orgasm, he feels like he mightâve cum himself.Â
His low moans echo off the walls with your louder, more desperate ones, riding out your high as you feel him bring his other hand up to rub your clit in fast circles, making the pleasure last. Coming down from your high, you feel him pause for a moment as he peppers kisses on your face, down your jaw and neck, finally coming to press his lips against yours.Â
âYou okay?âÂ
You nod in response, already grasping at his boxers to yank them down. Despite having just orgasmed, the satisfaction is yet to come, needing to feel him inside you before you combusted entirely.Â
He helps as he discards himself of the final obstruction, letting you stroke his painfully hard member in your hands. The face he makes is heavenly as you watch him feel your hands wrapped around him. The impatience takes over as he finally removes your hands, instead pinning them beside your head as he guides himself to your entrance.Â
Seungcheol goes back to planting himself onto you entirely, knowing exactly what you wanted from him, needing to feel him against you so flush and tight. He lets you wrap your hands around his neck as he finally begins to push himself into you, letting his tip graze the beginning of your entrance.Â
He breathes into your neck in deep, deep exhales, trying so hard not to cum before heâs even entered you entirely. He takes his time pushing into you, focusing on your fingers as they play with his hair, your palms running down his shoulder blades in a pathway. He closes his eyes as he sheaths himself in you completely, continuing his steady breaths to not come undone before you.Â
He begins to move when he feels like heâs gotten a hold of his bearings, feeling you hold onto him as he starts thrusting into your cunt. The sounds you make are bliss; the feeling of every inch of your skin on his is making him lose his already lost mind.Â
Your arms drop when they canât hold onto him any longer, your hands remaining on him regardless, in some way or the other. Seungcheol takes hold of your hand, emerging from the crook of your neck to bring it to his mouth. He kisses it, your palms, the back of your hand, your fingers, directly over the rock he slipped on you himself.Â
The tenderness of his actions makes your brain rattle against your skull, the building feeling in your abdomen coming so close to collapsing into release. You find yourself pushing yourself up on your elbows, face finding the crook of his shoulder as you push yourself back into him when pulled back in the slightest.Â
Youâre so close now, so, so close. âCheol,â
âI know, darling. Cum for me, baby, Iâve got you, Iâve always got you.â
You release to the sound of his voice, the words that tumble from his desperate mouth, the feeling of his own cum shooting inside your spent walls. He continues to thrust into you as you both let out the loudest moans of the night, letting yourself get wrapped up in the feeling of each other before you lose your peak.Â
You register nothing as you feel him drop his weight on top of you, letting the moment pass.Â
Despite having had nights rougher, more lengthy than this, you somehow feel more spent than you have at the end of any of those escapades. The answer comes to you in the few minutes it takes for you both to catch your breath, Cheol being just as fatigued as you despite his athlete stamina.Â
You feel him continue to press his lips onto your skin, letting you do the same to him in between kisses. Neither of you speak for another few minutes, letting the heaviness of your hearts come forth in the showers of love you seem to want to give each other.Â
Heâs grasping your left hand, toying with the ring fitted there. âI canât wait to spend forever with you.âÂ
A picture of the both of you hangs on the wall in your bedroom, dim yet decipherable in the low lights. Thereâs a moment where you have a flash of that same photo on multiple different walls. Different shades of neutral, in different rooms in different houses. Itâs the same picture.Â
You think of what forever might hold for the both of you, separately and together. You let the prospect of every step, every change, and every milestone wash over you in waves that keep coming, crashing back to feed into another.Â
Change, you rehearse. There had been lots of it, and yet you had merely scratched the surface of what life was about to throw at you. You knew that, Seungcheol knew that. But you found yourself, in that moment, convinced in entirety that change is good, whether it feels good or bad.Â
Distance makes the heart grow fonder; you didn't realize the meaning of the phrase until you had to live apart from the love of your life. Painful, difficult, sometimes agonizing, yet also necessary, you conclude. You wonder if your love would ever have grown this deep if you hadnât felt life without each other.Â
You think of how far youâve come, how youâve grown with each other. There was an encompassing of gratefulness that came with every step you had taken, and with every step you would take henceforth, you knew that for certain.Â
Perhaps you would find yourself voicing these emotional thoughts to him, but not now. The unspoken was louder than anything you could say.Â
âI canât wait to spend forever with you, too.â

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rumor has it that icy department head of pledis insurance has something going on with her loyal secretary, wonwoo. well, she doesâit's just not the kind of behind-closed-doors business one would expect for them to partake in.
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FEATURING;Â secretary!wonwoo x afab!oc
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TAGS;Â coworkers to lovers, revenge fic, angst, smut
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WARNINGS; blackmailing, manipulation, mentions of past bullying, graphic sexual content (MINORS DNI)
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Thereâs a saying in PLEDIS Insurance that goes: enjoy your coffee early because once the Ice Queen is in, itâll turn just as cold as she is.Â
Of course, the words were merely thrown around in jest. Something that bored employees come up with in the break room whenever theyâre careless enough to think their little jokes wonât reach said ice queenâs ears. But stillâtheyâre just jokes. As long as they worked enough to satisfy their salariesâ worth, Emma the Ice Queen would always turn a blind eye. She might be cold, but she isnât completely heartless.
Most of the time.
âGood morning, maâam,â her secretary, Wonwoo, greeted with a curt nod as she entered her office.Â
Emma scoffed before setting her things down on her work desk, the frown on her face only worsening when she sees the elegantly wrapped gift box in front of her. âWhat's this?âÂ
Wonwoo swallowed thickly, like he was nervous. Wonwoo never gets nervous.
âWe have an...unforeseen circumstance,â he prefaced before tapping away on the iPad in his arms. âSir Leo from the Choi group wants to pursue you.â
âUnforeseen?â Emma repeated. âWonwoo, this is completely foreseen. Isn't it our from the start is to make them fall in love, only for us to expose their dirty secrets in the end?â
He looked as if he wanted to agree. But after turning the screen of his iPad so Emma could see the article written on some shoddy newsletter, her brows furrowed together in confusion.
A Race for the Inheritance: How the Choi Groupâs Next Generation of Ambitious Youngbloods Will Do Everything to Get Their Fill of Old Money.Â
The title itself didnât give Emma much context of what exactly was making Wonwooâher ever-composed secretaryâlose his composure. Itâs natural to see the sons and daughters of a powerful business conglomerate fight each other for their rights to the family inheritance. But after reading through what the rest of the article had to offer, the pieces of the puzzle suddenly started to fit.
âThey're seeing who gets to get married first?â Emma laughed incredulously before handing the iPad back to Wonwoo. âDoes Leo really think he can get me to become his loverâeven more so his wifeâafter everything he did to me in high school?â
Wonwoo breathed in deeply. âMiss Emma, we both know the answer to that. If it were all up to you, you could easily put him to shame and reject him. But his interests somewhat align with the directorâs interests as wellâŠâ
Ah. Her fatherâs interests.
âNo,â she answered sharply. âEven if he kicks me out of my position, Iâm not going to be wed to that prick.â
âAre you sure about that?â Wonwoo sighed before adjusting his glasses. âMiss Emma, we both know you love your work more than anything. And you're chronically attached to this company even if you despise the executives. Sir Leo has good leverage over you, sad to say.â
There was something irritating about hearing Wonwoo call his ex-best friend Sir, as if he was underneath some scumbag of a human being like Leo. But then again, years have passed since then. Lots of things have changed.Â
But Emmaâs grudges hold steadfast, still.
âHmph, whatever.â She dismissed the matter with a nonchalant wave before unwrapping the gift box in front of her. âWas this from Leo, too? Is he on a deadline or something?â
âHmm, first one that gets married before December gets the rights to the inheritance,â Wonwoo informed her as he picked the clutter of ribbons off Emmaâs desk and pocketed them in his coat for later disposal. âDo you want me to look up the progress of his siblings and cousins? We can sabotage him while it's still early.â
Emma didnât respond right awayâpreoccupied with unwrapping Leo's so-called gift. But when she sees a red velvet box with an engagement ring and a folded letter inside, she begrudgingly realized that Leo wouldnât be as easy a target as her other high school bullies.
No, this man really was rotten to the core.
By the time youâre reading this, Iâm sure you already heard the news. You know what to do, right, Emma?
Or should I say, wifey? ;)
âSend this back to him. Now.â
Wonwoo nodded obediently as Emma pushed Leo's cursed gift box away from her. âAlright. Anything else I can do for you? LikeâŠhave someone plant a snake in his bedroom or something?â
Despite the sour mood that Leo undoubtedly put her in this morning, Wonwoo's little idea of a joke made the corners of her mouth turn up into a small smile. The offer was tempting, but in the end, she shook her head and booted up the PC on her desk instead.
âAs much as I want his death by a snake bite to headline the news, Leo doesnât deserve to get out of this the easy way.â Emma muttered as she started browsing through the hard-drive sheâd hooked up onto the computer. âAnd lucky for us, I finally got the evidence to send his suspiciously prosperous career down into a spiral.â
Wonwoo raised an eyebrow before taking a peek behind her. âWhat's that? Money laundering records? Tax fraud?âÂ
No. It was really something as simple asâ
âFootage of a mass orgy he participated in,â Emma casually told her secretary as she clicked on the only video on the hard drive. âMight not look like a big deal compared to what we had to go through with Ezra, but Leo belongs to a family of devout Catholics. Good thing your contact from Leo's favorite bar had some use. All I did was ask around and he quickly spilled all the details with the right amount of money.â
Wonwoo chuckled as he flashed her an impressed look. âAs far as I know, Iâm the one whoâs supposed to do the dirty work for you. Why are you directly involving yourself in matters you can leave to me?âÂ
The lewd video continued to play on her screenâmuted, of courseâand one could easily make out Leo Choi's face amongst the crowd of sex-depraved freaks. Once they sent this over anonymously to each and every person who might think that scumbag deserved to inherit his familyâs wealth, it would be all over for him.
ââCause weâre a team, Wonwoo,â she chuckled. âYouâve done your fair share of work when we took down Gavin and Ezra. But admittedlyâŠI've got more bones to pick with Leo. I think itâs only fair for me to orchestrate his downfall with my own two hands.â
âRightâŠâ Wonwoo agreed with a hint of fondness in his tone that completely went over Emmaâs headâfar too triumphant with her newfound ammunition.Â
âWeâre a team.â
But it wasnât always that way.
Wonwoo was actually more deeply involved in Emmaâs mission to exact revenge on the people whoâve wronged her years ago than one would otherwise expect. Heâd been best friends with Leo since they were kids, and when they eventually met Gavin and Ezra in their high school basketball team, the four of them were quite inseparable.Â
But despite being his best friend, Wonwoo knew that Leo could be quiteâŠoff-putting with his behavior sometimes.
âHey, look at that,â Sixteen year-old Leo scoffed before gesturing towards the loud girl earning amused stares in the cafeteria. âShe's so fucking loud. Is she the new transfer student?â
Gavin snickered as he took a bite out of his lunch. âHow'd she even get in here? Our tuition isn't a joke, and she doesn't really look like she can afford it. The kid of a maid, maybe?â
âOr she could be one of those financial scholarship kids,â Ezra pitched in with a shrug. âThough she doesn't look very bright if we're being honest.â
Wonwoo didnât offer anything to the conversation, merely eating his food quietly as his friends talked smack about the new transfer student in their class. Emma Rodriguez was like a piece of meat thrown into a pit of vipers. Some might like herâlike the classmates who were howling with laughter because of her anticsâbut others looked at her with disdain.Â
She didnât belong to any wealthy well-known families like every other kid in their grade. The girl simply popped out of nowhere like an eyesore, according to Leo. Wonwoo didnât really mind her presence though. She made the boring monotone of his school days a bit more bearable with her energy.
But what Wonwoo thought was just his friendsâ surface-level dislike for a girl who behaved differently from the others in their grade turned out to be something else.
Something worse.
He wasnât stupid. He knew what bullying was, and was well-aware that what his friends constantly did to Emma wasnât something that normal high schoolers did. Leo was the most vicious about it, and Wonwoo never really got to know his reasons for doing all those horrible things.Â
But whenever they spotted Emma horsing around in the hallways, Leo would always be the first one to come up to herâcalling her names like fraud, gold digger, and the like. Gavin and Ezra followed each and every time, and they were usually the ones who pushed her around for no real reason.
And Wonwoo? Wonwoo was the one who always stood a few feet away every time his friends decided they were in the mood to pick on the transfer student. The one who always stayed quiet and pretended nothing unsightly was happening in front of him.
The one whose gaze Emma always tried to silently catch, hoping heâd be the one to stop his friends from harassing her.Â
But he never did.
That cycle of three boys bullying a once bright and bubbly transfer student became commonplace. Before their third year in high school came to a close, Emma suddenly vanished off the radar. She didnât attend their classes, nor was she there in the completion ceremonies at the end of every school year.Â
Most of the kids around Wonwoo didnât really give two shits about her sudden disappearance. Word around the street was that she transferred out because of the heavy harassment she was getting, not just from his friends, but also the rest of the students from their grade. They didnât think Emma was funny because of her silly antics and loud jokes anymore.
Everyone started to collectively think of her as a nuisance, and the fact that she had no familial connections to protect herself with only fed into the senseless yet oh-so popular trend of crushing Emma Rodriguezâs hopes and dreams into the ground.
It was almost like Wonwoo was the only person in their entire grade who felt the tiniest bit of pity for her. But he told himself long ago that someone like him had no right to feel sorry for someone he never bothered trying to help.Â
The years passed by in a flash. After Emmaâs disappearance, Wonwoo quit the basketball team and completely cut off his friends and everyone else who actively hurt her. He didnât really know why eitherâall he knew was that he couldnât stomach the idea of keeping those connections despite what they drove Emma to do.Â
Of course, he knew he wasnât completely innocent either. But it wasnât too late to be a decent person, right?
Wonwoo simply went through the motions of graduating high school, then college, before pursuing a career in the vicious world of the corporate hierarchy. But instead of gunning for executive positions like his fellow fresh grads dared to dream, he worked his way up without using his familyâs prestige to his own advantage.Â
In fact, Wonwoo realized he liked working closely with his bosses. Thatâs why he became the designated secretary to all the finance department heads who walked through the doors of PLEDIS Insurance. He was content with being a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy whoâs at the beck and call of someone elseâa tool who worked on the sidelines. He never really wanted to be the face of any company anyway.
But then, in his fifth year on the job, he was told that there were a couple of changes in PLEDISâ executive board. The boss heâd been working under was set to retire and heâd be replaced with a new oneâsomeone younger and full of promise, as the head of human resources dramatically explained to him.Â
It wasnât really a deal breaker or anything. As long as Wonwoo got paid, heâd gladly work for even the most terrible of people in this industry.
But on the day his new boss was set to start, he was haunted by a ghost from the past instead.
Wonwoo hasnât spared a single thought for Emma Rodriguez in God knows how long. Yet the moment she stepped into the office, he recognized her almost immediately. There was no trace of that girl people called gold digger and other derogatory names because of her appearance. This was a woman with her head held highâsomeone who oozed confidence in every stride with a gaze sharper than her winged eyeliner.Â
Yet Wonwoo couldnât be mistaken. This really was Emma Rodriguez.
He wondered if she remembered him, too. The boy who kept quiet about those who bullied her in those few crucial years of her life. Wonwoo even considered apologizing for not doing anything to help her when he should have.Â
âAh, Wonwoo Jeon?â Emma repeated his name with a dismissive air, almost like she was wholly uninterested in him. âThe one who just watched when Gavin Kim pushed me in the muddy courtyard at school? The one who pretended not to see when Leo Choi splashed paint all over my uniform? Of course I remember you.â
God. Was this her exacting retribution?
For the next few days since she came into the office, Wonwoo helped Emma get used to the feel of things in the Finance Department. At least, that was his intention.Â
From the looks of it, Emma already knew the ins-and-outs of managing a companyâs cash inflow and outflow, as well as the other gritty, more technical details that came with accounting for each and every cent. She managed to prepare and present several sets of data that his previous boss had trouble organizing to the current board of directors within two daysâ time.Â
Her work ethic was admirableâshe got the job done quickly and efficiently, and that made her earn the respect of her subordinates faster than Wonwoo had seen them warm up to their previous bosses. It would have been the perfect relationship between the new department head and her employees, if it werenât for Emmaâs stone cold behavior towards other people.Â
Not only did she look different from the Emma he knew in high school, but she acted differently too. Wonwoo couldnât picture this Emma purposely making a fool out of herself just to make the people around her laugh. This Emma wanted the entire team to get the work handed to them done as soon as possible, and if they did, the most theyâd receive in return is a mere nod in approval and nothing else.
It was for that reason that employees would start calling her the Ice Queen. Though she wasnât some tyrant that gave people an unreasonable workloadâshe was actually very lenient and fair about the division of tasksâher people skills needed a little work.Â
That or Emma was purposely shutting everyone out with her chilly attitude.Â
Wonwoo had a few clues as to why sheâd want to do that, but heâs a secretary, not a therapist. The only thing he could do about it was to keep his silence.
But then came a day when Emma asked him to come into her office to do something he completely expected from her but didnât at the same time.
âAre you still in touch with Leo, Gavin, and Ezra?â she asked him, not even bothering to look up from the report sheâs reading off her PC.
The question caught Wonwoo off-guard and it was obvious Emma caught on to his reaction if the tiny smirk that curved across her lips was anything to go by. Still, he took it in strideâbreathing in through his nose as he thought about his answer.
He hasnât been in touch with any of them since his high school graduation. All their attempts at reaching out to Wonwoo to invite him for a quick game of ball or a round of drinks somewhere in the city were all ignored. Not even turned downâignored.Â
Leo was the most persistent about it. After all, they were best friends. But after several years of Wonwoo not even bothering to give their invites a single glance, Leo stopped reaching out altogether. Wonwoo's life became a lot more peaceful since he cut ties with them, and he never really regretted the decision to do so.Â
But perhaps the universe really was telling him to pay the price for his past inaction now that Emma was bringing up the past on a regular Wednesday afternoon.Â
âNo, maâam,â he told her honestly. âDo you want me to reach out to them? Their contact details are pretty easy to get our hands on.â
Emma sighed quietly before meeting his gaze, an unreadable look hovering across her face. âMmm. Yeah, Iâd like that. But aren't you going to ask why I want to contact them again?â
He wanted to, but Wonwoo learned that in his line of work, the last thing he should do was ask questions. It made him wonder if Emma was purposely setting him up on some sort of conversational bear trap, but seeing as he didnât really have anything to lose by giving, he chose to relent.Â
â...Why?â
The silence of her office rang in his ears as Emma typed away on her keyboard. It was a mechanical one with tactile switches that matched the color of her desktop wallpaper. He didnât take her to be someone who cared enough about aesthetics to that degree, but then again, Wonwoo never really got a chance to get to know her back then.Â
He was too much of a coward to do so.
Once she was done, Emma got up from her ergonomic chair (which also matched her desktop setup), leveling her gaze with Wonwoo's even if the latter was easily a head taller than she was. Something about the glint in her eyes made him swallow the lump in his throat. Not to mention that sweet yet chilly smile that graced her bright red lips.
âItâs really simple, Wonwoo,â she told him with a laugh.Â
âI want revenge.âÂ
And thatâs how their little team was formed.
It was a two-person job. Emma entrusted Wonwoo with digging up the information she needed about the three men she wanted to bring down, all while she was in charge of putting their plans into motion by heading over to the front lines.Â
Gavin was an easy target. Unlike the other two, heâs the only one who pursued professional basketball and for a while, he amassed quite the number of fans and admirers because of his outstanding plays. Whatâs more was that he managed to wife up a beauty queen whoâs already conquered the international stage a few years back. Now with their first baby on the way, one would think that Gavin Kim has a picture perfect life.
But further down the road, talk about how heâs actually a womanizing wife beater started to seep out of the cracks and crevices of the athletic industry. The allegations were serious, but no one really bothered batting an eye. Itâs normal. Lots of athletes are like that. We can't do anything about it.
It was easy to get a hold of which gym Gavin frequents to maintain his physique. He preferred working out in public facilities instead of the one provided for his team because it gave him all the freedom to ogle and flirt with other women who just happened to be hitting the gym on days he was on the prowl.Â
Wonwoo even added a little footnote in the file he prepared that said likes to engage in post-workout coitus in the shower rooms. Emma rolled her eyes in disgust when she read it, but made sure to keep it in mind.
The day finally came when sheâd collect enough evidence to ruin Gavinâs career. Emma hasnât dropped by the gym in a whileâwork having sapped her energy too much to let her psych herself back into working out. But she realized she didnât have to act out too much because the moment she started operating the treadmill right next to Gavinâs, he was already checking her out.
He didnât seem to recognize who she was, unlike Wonwoo. But then again Gavin was easily the stupidest out of her trio of high school bullies. This man was all brawn and no brains, which was why it was all too easy for Emma to seduce him in the showers of this shoddy gym not thirty minutes since sheâd arrived.
It wasnât the most pleasant experience. The last thing Emma wanted was to have this idiotic man inside of her so she offered to go on her knees and blow him insteadâsomething that Gavin was all too happy to relent to.Â
He didnât even boast a cock of considerable size. It probably wasnât any longer than her middle finger, and for a split second, she wondered why his beauty queen wife stayed with him despite having a cock that didnât back up his cocky attitude. It was probably the money.
Emma didnât waste much time though. Wonwoo visited this gym only a few hours prior to plant a bug somewhere inside the specific shower stall they were currently occupying. She just had to hope she and Gavin were positioned well enough so the camera would get a full view of what they were doing.Â
It was the longest twenty minutes of Emmaâs life, and she had to go home right away to disinfect her mouth about ten times, but hey. All in the name of vengeance, right?
At around eight in the evening on that same Saturday, her phone lit up with an email notification from Wonwoo.Â
From: Wonwoo Jeon Subject: CLASSIFIED Good evening, Miss Emma. I hope this message finds you well. I retrieved our bug from the gym earlier today and extracted the videos taken before properly disposing of it. Attached to this email is the MP4 file of our evidence against Mr. Gavin Kim. Around the time this message arrives to you, I have simultaneously sent said evidence to Mr. Kimâs managers, sponsors, teammates, other colleagues, and of course, his wife. The only difference between their emails and yours is that this is a self-destructing message. Once youâve closed this window, it will be deleted from your inbox without a trace. So if you are interested in watching the video below, best save it to your device of choice for better perusal. If you have any further questions and concerns, I am merely a text message away. Regards, Wonwoo Jeon Secretary, Finance and Logistics Department PLEDIS InsuranceÂ
Like hell she was going to watch it.
The moment Emma finished reading through Wonwoo's overly formal email, she quickly exited the window and, true to his word, the message itself had disappeared. Despite being a fairly new player to the game, she had to commend all the precautions Wonwoo was setting to make sure her plans were a success.Â
It made her wonder if his previous bosses have also asked him to do shady things under the companyâs nose in the past. Whether or not that's true, she was reaping the benefits of his expertise, so she had no room for complaints.Â
As long as she had Wonwoo, sheâd get to punish everyone who wronged her without fail.
Gavinâs downfall followed soon after.Â
Tabloids were their best friend in that scenario. The thumbnail of the video that Wonwoo spread around like some virus that wouldnât stop replicating headlined every single paper, talking about how one of the most promising basketball stars of their generation had fallen prey to his own vices.
It was a good thing that not only was Wonwoo careful enough to not leave digital footprints as he sent out those emails, but he also edited the video to keep Emmaâs identity a secret. As Gavinâs world started to crumble before his eyesâhim being kicked off the starting roster of the team, his wife leaving him behind, and the public execution of his reputationâEmma simply shared a bottle of aged wine from Tuscany with the man who helped her pull off a wonderful performance.
âYouâre not too bad,â she mused as she took a small sip, crossing her legs from where sheâs seated unceremoniously on the edge of her desk. âYou're surprisingly more on-board with this plan than I thought. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were never friends with Gavin in the first place.âÂ
Wonwoo retained his stoic demeanor, not having touched the glass Emma offered him simply because it was against company regulations to intoxicate himself on the job. âIf my boss tells me to ruin someone's life, I'm mandated to do it. Iâm just doing whatâs written on my job description, maâam.â
Emmaâs lips stretched into a grin as she threw her head back with a laugh. She leaned in closer to Wonwoo, who seemed wholly unfazed by the fact that the gesture granted him an ample view of her cleavage through her blouse.Â
âDoes your job description cover watching and editing your boss' sex scandal so you can mass send it to hundreds of people?â She giggled before leaning back to take another sip of her drink. âYouâre in the green for now, Wonwoo. Keep it up and I might just have a pay raise arranged for you with HR if our next escapade is a success.â
He hummed in understanding. âWhoâs next?â
In usual Emma fashion, she didnât give him a straight answer right away. Instead, she hopped back to the carpeted floor of her officeânot even wobbling in those thin heels sheâs wearingâbefore rounding her desk to access her computer.Â
âHave you been watching TV lately? Primetime soap operas?â she asked him as she clicked away on her screen.Â
Wonwoo shook his head. âThey donât really interest me, maâam.â
âI figured they wouldnât. But this might.â
Emma gestured for him to peer at her monitor and Wonwoo wordlessly followed suit, getting up from his seat and standing behind her. Flashed on the screen was an article from a more reputable news outlet that featured two co-stars who played the main couple in a popular networkâs newest drama.Â
âEzra Lee and Alaina ParkâŠâ Wonwoo muttered under his breath before his eyes flickered to Emma. âYou have any leads I can work with?â
His boss chuckled before looking up at him with an expectant smile. âSomeone's determined. I never thought Iâd get to see someone so eager to do the dirty work for me.â
Wonwoo shrugged. âMiss Emma, I'm not sure if you're aware but desk work gets boring sometimes. Youâre right. This is a lot more interesting.â
âAlright, then,â Emma chuckled before retrieving both of their wine glasses and handing Wonwoo's back to him. âUnlike Gavin, I don't have a lot of surface-level leads with Ezra. Heâs a celebrityâtheir reputation needs to be squeaky clean, so it makes sense why I canât dig up anything about him through regular means. But this should be a piece of cake for you, right?â
Wonwoo stared at the bright red liquor inside the expensive glass, gaze darting to the wicked smile playing on Emmaâs lips. If he looked a little closer, he would be able to tell that the shade of her lipstick matches the color of the liquor in her hands.Â
He took it from her grasp with a sigh, clinking the edges of their glasses together before downing the entire thing in one fell swoop. The wine was aged well, and had somewhat of a sweet aftertaste, but despite the appealing flavor, Wonwoo reminded himself to never drink on the job ever again.Â
âIâll get back to you once I have the information you need.â
Wonwoo swiftly left Emmaâs office after that little victory party. Even with his new sideline of being his bossâs lead henchman, he still had a lot of work to do for PLEDIS Insurance. And that included telling the other employees to quit horsing around in the break room when their designated lunch break ended hours ago.
âSir Wonwoo,â one of said employees, Soonyoung, snickered before throwing an arm over Wonwoo's shoulders. âYou've been hanging out in Miss Emma's office pretty frequently. Is there something going on? You became close real quickly.â
âYeahâ said one Seokmin, whoâs still snacking on a wafer despite Wonwoo's scolding. âBoss, we know you're not the fuck-your-way-up kind of guy, but who knows, right? But with your position right now, do you really need it?â
Seungkwan, the last member of their unruly trio, slapped Seokminâs arm with a scowl. âHey! Do you really have to say it to his face? Oh, boss, if you make a report about these two, please know I have nothing to do with whatever they're saying.â
Soonyoung snickered. âAre you sure about that? Weren't you the one who first noticed that Sir Wonwoo was stepping inside Miss Emma's office more frequentlyââ
âHey! Boss told us to scram, didn't he?! Let's go.â
Seungkwan quickly ushered his two friends out of the break room, scolding them in a hushed tone before they all went back to their respective cubicles. Wonwoo shook his head with a sigh, muttering something about inevitable rumors as he made himself a cup of coffee.
Was that how they perceived Wonwooâs sudden closeness with the department head? That he was fucking Emma in the solitude of her office? Well, the idea of a boss having illicit relations with their secretary wasnât too far-fetched. Heâs heard about how the head of the Advertising Department gets frisky with his secretary through the corporate grapevine. But just because it was a popular trope among the employeesâ strange fantasies, it didnât mean it applied to himself and Emma as well.
They were strictly professional: he did the dirty work and she paid him in full. That was all there was to it.
(But what people donât know was that editing Gavinâs scandal wasnât exactly the walk in the park Emma thought it was.
Despite being one of the most indifferent people in the company, Wonwoo was still a man. Seeing his boss, whose body would be coveted by anyone who dared to want her, in such a compromising position excited anâŠunexpected physiological reaction out of him.
His resolve was as sturdy as steel, however. Instead of taking care of the obvious problem in his pants as he edited the scandalous video, Wonwoo dealt with it by taking a long, cold shower until all the blood that rushed down south started circulating properly again.
He told himself not to think about it come morning.)
âA drug den?â
Even Emma was baffled by the news that Wonwoo brought her the following weekâa scowl of disbelief permanently etched on her face as she scanned the file her secretary prepared for her. Wonwoo merely stood at her side, waiting for her to finish going through the data heâs gathered.Â
And he sure hoped she understood every single word printed on it. He practically risked his life trying to investigate Ezraâs secret business. No wonder it was so hard to dig up any dirt on himâdead men tell no tales after all.
âThis isâŠâ Emma swallowed thickly before continuing, âway above my expectations. If he was just getting faded on his own with a private dealer, I'd understand. Lots of celebrities do recreational drugs. But for him to head an entire operation? Where'd he find the time on top of his taping schedules?âÂ
Wonwoo sighed. âI wouldâve been able to investigate further if his men weren't so meticulous. They're fiercely loyal to Ezra. Couldnât bribe him like we did with Gavinâs gym coach.âÂ
âAnd you made sure to keep your identity under lockdown?â
âPositive.â
Emma drummed her fingers across the smooth surface of her work deskâbrows furrowed as she stared into nothingness. Though theyâve only been working together for roughly six months at most, Wonwoo knew her well enough to realize she hit a wall.
It made him wonder if this was where she would draw the line. Their success with Gavin gave them both an unexpected high, sure, but Wonwoo recognized that this game they were playing was a dangerous one. The people they were trying to take down had more money and connections than the two of them could ever hope to get their hands on.Â
But one thing that he failed to recognize right away about Emma was that sheâs always been grossly ambitious.Â
âThe file you gave me also mentioned na he was hoping to insure his new house in Incheon,â she pointed out. âCare to tell me why you decided to include that?â
âI know you told me not to involve the company in this as much as we can, but I couldnât think of any other way to penetrate into his circle.â Wonwoo adjusted his necktie, suddenly feeling like heâs being watched by the hawk that was his boss. âIâve been told that heâs wary of people. Side effects of the cocaine, probably. Though the info broker sounded like he was joking, itâs best to be wary of him. If he can hide behind the protection of his management and his family, we need to play our cards right and protect ourselves, too.â
Emma took a moment to process what her secretary just told her, nodding slowly before closing the folder containing Ezraâs file and locking it inside a hidden drawer beneath her desk.Â
âOh, Wonwoo. If only all men were as intelligent as you are,â she sighed, getting up from her seat before pinching his face. âGood work. Let's go out for drinks later. My treat.â
Wonwoo's face twisted with confusion. âFor what? Doing my job?â
Emma rolled her eyes. âFor going above and beyond every single time. You think you're only good at doing dirty work? At being my errand boy? You never fall behind your quotas here in the office either, you know. I think that in itself is a cause for celebration.â
Now that sheâs reasoned it out, Wonwoo was even more weirded out by this strange turn of events. In the six months that Emma Rodriguez has spent as the head of PLEDIS Insuranceâs Finance head, she never failed to uphold that arctic cold façade. She treated both executives and regular employees with the same degree of cut-throat harshness.Â
And thatâs when Wonwoo realized that she didnât really treat him the way she treated them.
Huh. Did the Ice Queen have a melting point after all?
Despite his extensive protests, however, Wonwoo let Emma rope him into grabbing dinner and drinks at a food hub several districts away from their office. The fewer people who could recognize them outside, the better. Of course, he pleaded and reminded her several times that she was his boss and she really didnât have toâ
âHey! Keep drinking!â Emma slurred with a huff, face red from the alcohol as she pushed another pint of beer into Wonwoo's face. âWhy aren't you drunk yet, huh, Wonwoo Jeon? Are you God? Maybe that's why you're so good at obtaining information for me. Ah! No! Maybe you're the devil! Right, what we're doing isn't exactly good nor is it legalâŠâ
Wonwoo exhaled long and hard as his boss continued blabbering nonsense across from him at their shared table. One glance at the smartwatch on his wrist told him that it was near midnight and that he should probably bring Emma home before she could make a scene.Â
ButâŠmaybe they could stay for a few minutes more.
âMiss Emma? Are you sleepy?â
âHm? Why would I be sleepy? We're drinking, aren't we?âÂ
âYou're half-asleep on the table, so.â
At the prospect of being called out, Emma quickly shot into an upright positionâlooking around to see if anyone caught her drooling. When she realized she was in the clear, she narrowed her eyes at Wonwoo.
âNot a word about this in the office,â she warned, using one of the finished barbecue sticks on their empty plates to threaten him. âBut...yeah. Alcohol makes me sleepy. Drive me home.â
Not even a please. This woman was really shameless even when drunk.
Not a peep of complaint was heard from Wonwoo when he drove Emma all the way to her condo unit in uptown Poblacion. Though he had to practically carry her inside and even help her out of her clothes and into her pajamas (at her request, not his own initiative), he simply told himself this was all part of his job.Â
When his boss was safely tucked in bed, he was ready to bid her farewell and head back to his own place to catch up on some sleep. But for someone who was intoxicated beyond belief, Emma was still quite aware of her surroundings. The moment Wonwoo took a step away from her bed, her hand shot out to grab ahold of his wrist, making Wonwoo look back at her with an eyebrow raised.
âWonwoo,â she murmured, face still smothered in her pillows despite her tight grip. âCan you stay?âÂ
âThere's nowhere for me to sleep,â he chuckled. âI should go.â
âThen sleep next to me.â
The furrow on his brow merely deepened. Heâd ask her to repeat what she said, but Wonwoo could recognize that Emma wasnât really in the headspace to be reasonable right now. So instead of refuting her wish, Wonwoo carefully pried her fingers off his wrist so he could take off his work coat and fold it neatly on top of her vanity table.
This is all part of the job, he told himself.
Wonwoo laid on his bossâ duvet perfectly still. He didnât want to make the mistake of touching her when he didnât have explicit permission to do so. He was merely told to sleep next to her after allânothing else.
But about fifteen minutes after he lied next to her, Emma shifted on her side of the bedâturning to him with a sleepy look in her eyes.
âYou know,â she whispered, so softly, he wouldâve missed it if he wasnât as observant as he was. âI hoped...so hard back then that you would help me when I needed it. But you never did.â
Emma probably wonât remember what she mumbled in her drunken stupor in the morning. But the sadness and honesty that underlined her words sent him back about ten years into the past. To a time when he was a much greater evil than those who directly wronged her.
An apology sizzled across the tip of his tongueâsomething thatâs a decade overdue. But before Wonwoo could hope to let her hear his piece, Emmaâs breathing had become even and shallow.Â
She was already fast asleep.
He sighed, staring up at the dainty ceiling of her bedroom as he chuckled helplessly to himself.
âThatâs why Iâm making up for it now.â
If Gavinâs case was a walk in the park, Ezraâs was an Olympic-level marathon.
Wonwoo didnât want to dwell on the details anymore. To cut it short: he was going to cross out âexposing a notorious drug lordâ off his bucket list without thinking of doing it again ever. While he managed to get out unscathed during his investigation, it just so happened that their final altercation with Ezra ended up putting Wonwoo in the hospital.Â
But so what if he fractured a couple of ribs trying to save Emma from being killed by that drug-addicted lunatic? As long as their goal to bring Emmaâs enemies down was achieved, heâd gladly sustain any life-threatening injuries.
Which was, admittedlyâŠstrange.Â
Long before Emma came into the picture as his boss, Wonwoo never wouldâve pictured himself risking his neck for the benefit of someone else. Though he had an entire arsenal of skills and knowledge at his disposal, it would take more than just his generous salary to get him to put them to good use.
But with Emma, he found himself utilizing whatever means to help her exact her revengeâon people he once called his friends, much less.
He must be going insane.Â
âWonwooâŠ?â
Funnily enough, he ended up recalling everything that happened over the past two weeks first before recognizing that he was just regaining consciousness in the intensive care unit. Wonwoo's eyes hurt because of how bright the fluorescent lights were overhead, but for some reason, he didnât flinch away from her relieved smile when it was a million watts brighter than the hospitalâs indoor lighting.
âGoodâŠday, maâam,â he croaked out awkwardly, belatedly realizing that he didnât know what time it was. âWhat day is it? Did someone fix your schedule for today? Did someone go over your meal plans in my stead? Were youââ
His endless stream of questions was interrupted by hacking fitâmaking Emma scramble for a glass of water on the table by his hospital bed, a concerned look lining her gaze.
âDon't talk too much,â she scolded him as he finished his drink. âYouâve been out for two days, idiot.â
Two days?Â
Needless to say, he couldnât do a thing about it once his boss started fussing over him. She called over doctors she personally knew and handpicked only the most competent of nurses to look after Wonwoo. How Emma could be the judge of that, Wonwoo wasnât very sure, but he gladly let her take care of him for a change.Â
After all, they successfully concluded another chapter in Emmaâs little revenge story.
âWhen are we going to start with Leo?â
Wonwoo brought the matter up about three days after he woke up, right in the middle of eating the stale hospital food served to him for dinner. Emma, who was snacking on some takeout fast food, hummed before tossing a french fry into her mouth.
âYou're not even healed yet, and you're thinking about work?â she sighed before pointing a fry in his direction. âIâm still paying you your regular wage even if you're stuck here. You donât have to worry about making ends meet so much, Wonwoo. You just need to restââ
âBut I donât want to rest, I want to be useful to you,â he interrupted her gruffly, which was strange of him because he never interrupted his employers.Â
For a moment, Wonwoo thought heâd be on the receiving end of a verbal lashing even if he was still recovering. Emma never let other people talk back to her without consequences. But instead, his boss threw her head back with a laugh that bordered on a snort. Itâs a look that Wonwoo had seen on her time and time againâa look that he noticed Emma only showed to him.Â
Back then, he didnât really think of her smile all that much. But nowâŠ
âYouâre being useful enough just by being alive, Jeon,â she reassured him, that grin of hers unwavering. âEnough questions about Leo. I'm not even thinking about him yet because compared to the previous two? Heâs a lot easier to track down.â
Wonwoo shot her a puzzled look. âWhat do you mean?â
âSame approach lang with Ezra.â She flashed him a toothy smile. âWeâre going to get him to insure some of his properties under PLEDIS. But instead of us going to him, he'll be going to us instead.â
âIâŠ? Sorry, maâam. I donât follow.â
Emma stifled a soft laugh behind her palm, unwrapping the burger included in her takeout meal before taking a bite of considerable size. âThe Choi Corporation is expanding a chain of shopping malls somewhere in Jeju. Leo Choi personally contacted our CEO and there we have it: another big shot client.â
Another person to drag down to hell.
âIs that good enough for you?âÂ
Wonwoo was still processing the news as they both finished up their respective meals. He should probably be glad that Emma didnât decide to put their secret operation on hold just because he was out of commission. But something about how smoothly theyâre progressing into the next phase of Emmaâs big revenge plan that made him wary of treading any further.Â
He felt like he was being paranoidâprobably the aftermath of almost crossing to the other side because of what happened with the Ezra incident. Wonwoo couldnât help but be wary of any and all threats to both his life and Emmaâs, and it was for a good reason.
âOkay,â Wonwoo breathed, wincing a little when he felt the spot where his ribs broke ache at how fast he inhaled. âWhat do you want me to do for now? Investigate? Trace his whereabouts?â
Emmaâs smile suddenly turned ice cold. âI want you to rest, Wonwoo. Do I have to keep repeating myself?â
âButââ
âNo buts. Bossâ ordersâI'm your boss, right?âÂ
Ah, thereâs the Ice Queen they all knew and loved.Â
Fine. Maybe he could use a break from all that quote-unquote field work he just did. But one thing about his entire hospitalization still remained unanswered.
âWhat did you tell HR? AboutâŠthis?â Wonwoo gestured towards his battered but healing body. âYouâve got the charisma, but Iâm pretty sure itâs difficult even for you to go into cahoots with the other employees of PLEDIS. Much more, our human resources head.â
Emma waved away his concerns with a shake of her head. âYou're so persistent, aren't you? Donât think about HR. Or Leo. Or the rest of our plans. Canât you be a normal salaryman and be happy that you have a break from all the things I make you do?â
âI told you, Miss Emma. I just want to make myself useful.â
âAnd I told you that you're the least useful in your current state. So give. It. A. Rest,â she threatened, putting emphasis on every syllable.Â
But behind her intimidating façade was someone who actually cared for him. The details were still a bit muddled in Wonwoo's head, but he remembered being rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. Remembered how Emma never let go of his hand as they made the trip all the way. And how he heard her pray for him to make it out alive despite being a well-known agnostic.
Once their conversation had mellowed down, he laid back against the steady elevation of his bed, watching the scenic city lights glimmer outside the window of his hospital roomâjust behind the woman who made his life a lot more interesting.
He couldnât wait to be useful to her again.
âI hate this. I fucking hate this so much.â
Wonwoo spared his employer a quick glance as she practically glared at her reflection in the full-length mirror. Heâd been browsing through a sports car catalog tucked underneath the hotelâs coffee table, but watching Emma have a furious meltdown about her wedding was more worth his time.Â
âYou're the one who said that there'll more benefits if you accepted the marriage proposal,â her secretary reminded, crossing his legs as he leaned back on the couch he was sitting on. âDonât say I didnât warn you.â
âOf course I was justâŠgaslighting myself about this entire fucked up situation!â Emma growled as she stomped over to him with a scowl. âCanât fucking believe my dad agreed to marry me off just like that, too. After all his talk that I needed to love whoever I'm supposed to marry...â
Wonwoo shrugged. âAnyone can be blinded by moneyâespecially if it's from the Chois.â
âEven you?â
Itâs a question that sunk into the room with a rhetorical implication. Emma was quick to exchange the earrings her stylist chose for her with something more suited to her tasteâa pair that didnât sparkle all that much but was worth more than six months of Wonwoo's salary. In her reflection on the vanity mirror, he could clearly see the way her red lips parted in concentration as she clipped the earrings in place.Â
âNo,â Wonwoo responded even if he knew she wasnât looking for an answer. âIâm more easily blinded by other things, maâam.â
Emma glanced behind her with a puzzled look, not getting his drift. âLike what?âÂ
Wonwoo didnât dare think twice.Â
He got up from his once comfortable position on the couch, closing the distance that sat between him and Emma in long, calculated strides. She didnât seem fazed by his sudden need to walk over, but the moment Wonwoo was behind her, she stiffened when he reached a hand in front of her face. Then, with a firm yet featherlight touch, her secretary wiped off the lipstick that stained past her lip line with his fingersânot once breaking eye contact with her in the mirror.Â
âIt wouldnât be fun if I told you, now would it?â He smiled before pulling his hand back. âI need to keep you on your toes sometimes, too, Miss Emma.â
He half-expected her to scoff and brush off his attempt at being smart with her. Emma was a no-nonsense kind of person, and with the wedding happening soon, Wonwoo understood why sheâd be more high-strung than usual.Â
But instead of acting the way she always did with him, Emma took Wonwoo by surprise when she fisted his silken necktie in her manicured nails, tugging him down so that their eyes were leveled with each other. Normally, that wouldnât be enough to wrestle Wonwoo into complete submission, but this was his boss they were talking about.
Thereâs a glint in those sharp eyes of hers that had his heart beating off the charts. This wasnât the gaze of someone entitled the Ice Queen of their office. No, thereâs something warm in thereâborderline sensual. And before Wonwoo could even hope to figure out what it was, Emma was already closing her eyes and sealing their lips together like some unspoken pact.Â
Itâs an inconsequential kiss. Wonwoo has made out with both men and women alikeâall desperate gasps and lust-fueled passionâbut somehow, none of those experiences could hold a candle to the way Emma Rodriguez pecked his lips for a fraction of a second before pulling away.Â
âYou're getting more and more insufferable,â she muttered, resting her forehead against his. âYou were never this cheeky before. What happened?â
You, he wanted to tell her. You happened.
At that point, Wonwoo's brain was merely operating on carnal instinct alone. He lunged forward to capture her lips again, making her gasp in surprise as he snaked a strong arm around her waist. Thank fucking god Emmaâs wedding dress had a simple designâno pretentious frills to obstruct his movements.Â
Despite the fact that this womanâhis bossâwas getting married in less than two hours, Wonwoo couldnât even give a damn. He swiped all the makeup boxes and accessories off the vanity table, propping Emma up on the horizontal surface as he kissed her until she saw stars.Â
âWonwoo,â she sighed against his lips, thighs inching apart as he bunched the long hem of her gown up to her waist. He wondered distantly if Emma was going to ask him to stopâto see reason. But the glazed look in her eyes told him otherwise.
âMore.â
Wonwoo wanted nothing more than to give her more. Heâd do everything she could ever dream of asking him. Never mind the fact that it was more than a little messed up for him to consider fucking his boss right before sheâs married off to the man who tormented her endlessly at sixteen.Â
Nobody else matteredânot Leo, not the director, not even Emmaâs intricate revenge plot that was years in the making. At that moment, only the two of them existed, only separated by a few layers of clothing before they could finally become one.Â
But Wonwoo was abruptly reminded why he always chose reason before ambition long before he met Emma. Dreams and delusions were bound to end when you least expected them to. Reality, on the other hand, would always remind you of lifeâs harshest truths.
âMiss Emma?â They both could hear the voice of Leo's personal assistant outside the door to the hotel room, preceded by a few short knocks. âItâs time for your prenup shoot. Director Rodriguez is also looking for Sir Wonwoo. Is he in there with you?â
Whatever dream the two of them have fabricated only minutes ago had been erased from existenceâall that was left was a bride-to-be with her dress ruffled in all the wrong places, and a pitiful secretary with red lipstick stains adorning his face.
âYeah, heâs here with me,â Emma yelled over to the doorway, eyes refusing to part from Wonwoo's. âWeâll be down soon. Thanks, Christina.â
âOkay, maâam. I'll just wait for you in the lobby.â
Wonwoo counted to ten before peeling himself away from Emma, quickly striding towards the bathroom to get some tissues both for himself and his employer. But while he was wiping off the lipstick on the corners of his mouth, Wonwoo immediately noticed the shift in the atmosphere.
Emma was already busy straightening herself outâsmoothing down the creases in her gown and retouching her makeup as best as she could without her stylists. Wonwoo wouldnât have minded the silence, itâs exactly the kind of setting he preferred working in.Â
But just when he thought heâd managed to melt the Ice Queenâs heart over the past year, she turned arctic cold all over again.Â
âAfter the wedding, tell my driver to accompany me to Leo's penthouse. Though I despise the idea, we have to go home together to keep up the act for everyone to see.â She gave her orders the same way she used to tell Wonwoo to sort the companyâs financial reportsâstraight to business with little room for playing around. âOther than that, I don't have any more orders. You can rest easy for the day, Wonwoo.â
He felt like he should say something to address what just happened between them five minutes ago. To ask why she was pretending as if they werenât breathing each other in like all the oxygen on the planet had gone in a flash. But Wonwoo wasnât some desperate fool that overestimated his place in Emmaâs life.Â
âDuly noted, maâam,â he muttered with the same degree of aloofness sheâd just given him before tossing the soiled tissues in the trash. âIâll be waiting for you outside.â
Emma didnât even break face as Wonwoo's footsteps resounded on the carpeted floor. She didnât even spare him a second glance. But then againâŠ
He was her secretary, and she was his employer.Â
That was all there was to it.
Much to Wonwoo's surprise, Leo's case was closed much sooner than he thought it would be.
Before Emma could even make it to the cathedral, the commotion had already started. Wonwoo had arrived earlier in the venue with Emmaâs father, the director of PLEDIS Insurance, and were just about to take their seats among the other principal sponsors when the television screens mounted all over the church suddenly started playing a video.
A video that Wonwoo has already seen before.
He didnât have to glance at Leo to know that he was sporting the most horrified look he could muster upon seeing one of your many sex scandals having an impromptu screening at the cathedral. Collective gasps and disgusted remarks were heard in a chorus of murmurs that reached all the way up to the high ceilings.Â
Wonwoo could hear Leo's assistant, Christinaâwho turned out to be part of the sex parties her boss secretly indulged inâbarking orders for the church staff to cut the feed. But it was too late. Those who needed to see the truth have already gotten their fill.
Recognizing that his daughter couldnât possibly be wed to a man with a reputation thatâs been tarnished in a church, of all places, Director Rodriguez ordered Wonwoo to contact the bridal car driver and tell him to send Emma straight home instead. Itâs a job that Wonwoo got done fairly quickly, and despite the numerous text messages that Emma sent him demanding answers about what happened, he didnât respond to any of them right away.Â
After a few hours of digging around, Wonwoo eventually found out that one of Leo's cousins was behind the public exposĂ©. Apparently, said cousin was able to obtain the same footage that Emma acquired and was able to sabotage Leo's attempt at seizing their family riches before Emma could even put her plans into motion.Â
Well, at least someone else already did the dirty work for them.
As usual, Wonwoo collated all the information heâs gathered in a concise email. This was how he kept Emma up to speed about their progressâthrough self-destructing emails. He informed her about the involvement of Leo's cousin and how the trash had taken itself out, ensuring that Leo Choi had fallen from the false pedestal heâs clung onto for years. Â
Their behind-the-scenes mission has been fulfilled.
While he didnât expect Emma to respond enthusiastically, receiving radio silence in return wasnât something Wonwoo had anticipated either. But he opted not to read into it much. She mustâve been royally pissed that Leo's demise wasnât brought about by her own hand, and Wonwoo respected that.
The following Monday after the canceled wedding, however, he ended up finding out the reason behind her silence.Â
âBoss,â sobbed Seokmin when Wonwoo timed in at the office. âPlease don't leave!â
Immediately backing him up was Soonyoung, who didnât hesitate to hug Wonwoo, even giving him a few pats on the shoulder as if they were old drinking buddies. âIt's okay, Sir Wonwoo. You've been here long enough. Maybe it's about time you found your path elsewhere.â
âŠHuh?
âWhat are you talking about?â Wonwoo voiced out his confusion. âYouâre speaking like I got fired.â
As if on cue, the third member of their trio walked in on the conversation as he sipped on his usual iced americano. Seungkwan stared at Wonwoo with a puzzled expression before saying:
âBut weren't you fired, sir? Miss Emma announced it this morning, but I think she left right away after, too.â
Not privy to the way the pieces started to click in his head, Seokmin and Soonyoung kept consoling Wonwoo as he made his way to his (old) cubicle. Emma had been one step ahead tooâsomeone already having packed away most of his belongings in storage boxes. Not to mention the notice of contract termination sitting on his desk. Effective immediately, it says.
âI really don't get it thoughâ Seungkwan droned behind him. âYou? The best secretary in the city? Fired just like that?â
Seokmin nodded. âI don't understand it either. You two were business-as-usual after the wedding. Miss Emma must've been so pissed that she didn't get married that she laid off the boss here.â
âTrue,â Soonyoung agreed with a snicker. âBoss, maybe Miss Emma's just being unreasonable. I bet she'll be begging for you to come back in a few days' time.â
Yeah. Thatâs what the situation would seem like to an outsider. But Wonwoo knew perfectly well that Emma wasnât bluffing about this. She fired him for a reason thatâs been stewing for more than a decade. Even if Gavin, Ezra, and Leo have had their taste of justice, Emmaâs revenge plot wasnât finished like Wonwoo thought it was.
Because Wonwoo was one of her targets all along, too.
I hoped...so hard back then that you would help me when I needed it. But you never did.
âWhere is she?âÂ
Seungkwan perked up. âUh, maybe she went home? She told us something about feeling a bit under the weather?â
Seokmin nodded. âShe's probably in her penthouse or something. If i were you, I'd start making it up to her.â
âHey, you're talking like they're actually dating,â Soonyoung scolded with a laugh.
Not even bothering to thank them, Wonwoo turned on his heel and made a beeline for the office entranceâdead set on doing exactly what Seokmin jokingly suggested.
This is why I'm making it up to you, he mused with an exasperated air as he buckled up in his car.Â
Canât you just let me in?
Emma spent her first Monday after the entire wedding disaster with Leo holed up in her unitâstuffing herself full of ice cream. The only reason she bothered going to the office today was to formally announce that her secretary Wonwoo Jeon was firedâjust like sheâd been planning since the moment she met him again as her secretary after all these goddamn years.
Her high school bullies have been put in their place. Her fifteen-year revenge plot was finally over.
But why did she feel so fucking depressed about it?
She sighed pitifully when she realized sheâd already emptied her tub of double dutch ice cream, finally deigning to get up from the couch to deposit it in the kitchen for later disposal. But just when she was about to continue moping in her living room, the doorbell to her unit buzzed from the entrance, making her glance that way curiously.
It could be her next-door neighbor. A kind, elderly woman who lived with her daughter. She borrowed Emmaâs rosemary spices yesterdayâsomething that she barely used because she often opted to go for food deliveries instead of whipping up her own meals.Â
With that reasoning in mind, she didnât bother checking who was at the door through the peephole. She simply undid the locks before opening the doorâonly to come face-to-face withâ
âHey,â Wonwoo sighed as he jammed his foot between the door and the doorframe. âMaâam, please talk to me first. Did you think I wouldn't catch onto what you were trying to do?â
âWhy do I have to explain myself to you? Youâre fired, right?â Emma growled as she pushed the door with her back, but sadly, Wonwoo easily overpowered her. At least he was decent enough to not let himself inâhe simply lingered out in the hallway with a placid look on his face. âWhat?â
âEmma,â her ex-secretary addressed her for the first time without any formalities. âIf you fired me as vengeance for not helping you all those years ago, I get it. I deserve it, even. But after what happened sa hotelâŠ
âYou canât convince me thereâs nothing between us anymore.â
Her breath hitched, face growing warm at the reminder of that intimate moment they shared hours before she was supposed to get married. Whenever she closed her eyes, she could still feel Wonwoo's mouth on hers. But that wasnât a thought that was healthy to entertain at the moment.
âWhat are you saying? That was all part of the plan, you know?â She bluffed with a mirthless laugh, fully turning to face him as she crossed her arms. âMake you smitten enough with me to let your guard down. Look, you didn't expect me to fire you, did you?â
âNo, but you canât fool me, Emma,â Wonwoo chuckled with a self-satisfied smirk. âYou wanted me tooâthat was real. If Iâm mistaken, then make me leave. Call security on me. If Iâm the nuisance you so desperately want me to be, then get rid of me here and now.â
The silence was thick between them. Emma was practically shaking with frustration as Wonwoo stared down at her with that overconfident look on his face. She wanted nothing but to punch him, hit him, slap himâ
Kiss him.
Maybe Wonwoo was right. Maybe Emma did want him more than she led herself to believe.Â
Because why the hell did she fist the front of Wonwoo's work shirt before pulling him inside her penthouse? Why did she slam him against the door, earning a sexy groan from him as she crushed their lips together?
Was this a healthy way to deal with your current predicament? Noâdefinitely not. But it felt too fucking good to pass up on.
Wonwoo, however, was all too quick to regain controlâhooking one of Emmaâs thighs around his waist as she gasped into his mouth. She could practically feel him smirk against her lips, and though sheâs loath to admit, it only made her want him even more.
âYouâre not getting rid of me that easily,â he chuckled before peppering her neck with love bites. âYou might need to kill me first before I stop pursuing you.â
Emma spared him a breathless laugh that quickly melted into a moan when Wonwoo's hand found itself inside her oversized sleep shirt. âIf I didnât know better, Iâd think you were obsessed with me, Jeon.â
His fingers were warm against her skin, and Emma couldnât help the full-on shudder that racked her body when Wonwoo grazed her bare nipples. The smile on his face was wickedâdangerous, even.Â
âMaybe I am,â he chuckled, his breath fanning against her flushed face.
âWhat would you do if I was obsessed with you, Maâam?â
Emma was well aware that Wonwoo knew the answer to his own question. It was obvious in the way he quickly picked her up from the floor, fully wrapping both her legs around his waist as he carried her towards her bedroom. But despite the carnal urgency in his grip, Wonwoo was awfully gentle as he laid her down on the mattress.
âLast chance to kick me out,â he murmured against her ear as he started unbuttoning his shirt. âYou could exact your revenge on me even better, âno? Iâm giving you the leeway to frame me for forced entryâŠamong other things.â
God. She knew Wonwoo was a little crazy when he accepted Emmaâs orders to help her make his old best friends suffer. But the way he looked at her with such crazed desire further confirmed her suspicions.
And she didnât want her men any other way.
âFuck me, Wonwoo,â she told him clearly before stripping her own clothes and laying herself bare for him to feast onâeyes lidded, desiring him just as much as he did her. âThatâs an order.â
He shook his head with a chuckle, and Emma had to force herself not to drool over his perfectly built torso. If she had more patience, she wouldâve taken her time worshiping every inch of Wonwoo's body, but heâd already set a fire in the pit of her stomach. One that she fully expected him to deal with sooner than later.
âSo wet for me,â he observed with a lopsided smirk, pressing their foreheads together as he lathered his fingers with her slick. âHave you always wanted me this way? Do you touch yourself to the thought of me, Miss Emma?â
Yes. Fuck, yes.Â
âThatâs none of your business, Jeon,â Emma stubbornly insisted, keeping herself from moaning when his lips descended onto one of her hardened nipples.Â
Wonwoo made good on the opportunity, using the fingers heâd used to feel up her slick cunt to rub her essence across the other bud he wasnât suckling on. The effect was near immediateâEmma throwing her head back with a pretty little whimper as Wonwoo started to massage her breasts.Â
Fuck. Heâd always dreamed of getting to smother his face between them.
âWonwoo,â she gasped out loud, hips bucking desperately when he bit down on her sensitive flesh. âF-Fuck me. Now.âÂ
âDemanding.â He pulled away from her sensitive nipples with a pop, staring up at her with a lustful gaze. âYou enjoy ordering me around too much, you know?â
âYou enjoy being ordered around, too,â Emma pointed out with a scoff, trying her best not to moan too loudly when Wonwoo's fingers started to toy with her leaking cunt again. âJustâI need you. Please.â
Ah, he never thought the day would come when heâd hear Emma Rodriguez begging for his cock.
âOkay, Ice Queen,â he relented with a playful laugh, kicking his underwear and trousers off as he pumped his already hard length. âSince you're so eager for me to fuck you, Iâm not going to prep you anymore. You better not cry when my cock splits you open, okay?â
Hearing him talk so lewdly to her made her pussy gush with excitement. Whatâs more was that, not only was her secretary blessed with a face and body that gods would covet, but his cock was something she was afraid sheâd keep looking for even when he was done with her.
He was awfully careful when he first pushed inside of her, sharp eyes riveted on her face as it twisted with both pain and pleasure alike. His size was something that one needed getting used to, and he wasnât about to make his first time with Emma uncomfortable for her.
No, he wanted her to keep thinking about him even after theyâve had their fill of each other.
âSqueezing me so fucking tight,â he rasped against her neck, licking a long stripe along the column of her throat to make her shiver. âToo bad you already fired me. I always wondered what it would feel like to bend you over and fuck you in your office.âÂ
He could feel her pussy squeeze his cock even tighter at the shameless image she put in her head, making Wonwoo smirk with pride as he started to move. Emma mewled his name, grabbing his face as he chased his lips. He was all too willing to give her what she wanted, meeting her with an open-mouthed kiss as their tongues clashed together in time with his thrusts.
âW-Wonwoo,â she moaned into his mouth, hips eagerly meeting his. âDeeper. Fuck me deeper.â
And fuck her deeper, he didâEmmaâs got him wrapped around her pretty manicured fingers, after all.Â
Wonwoo was relentless with the way he pounded her into the bed, the sound of skin slapping against skin ringing much too loudly in his ears. But he didnât fucking care. The feel of Emmaâs velvet pussy walls pulsing around his cock sent his mind into a frenzyâfucking her until the bedframe creaked, until Emma was begging him to give her more, more, moreâ
All of a sudden, she gasped, âComing, comingâ!âÂ
If being inside her was life-changing, feeling her cum around his cock sent Wonwoo straight to heaven. Her cunt spasmed deliciously as Wonwoo helped her ride out her highâlips locked together as they breathed each other in.Â
âCum inside me,â she murmured deliriously into his mouth, practically rubbing her breastsâsensitive and littered with all the marks Wonwoo left on themâagainst his toned chest. âMake me yours, Jeon.â
He didnât have to be told twice.
âGod, I love you,â he sighed a little mindlessly, and those carelessly uttered words made Emmaâs eyes widen with surprise before losing herself to the feeling of delirium.Â
Wonwoo spilled his load inside her quivering cunt with a long-winded moan, feeling like heâd been shot through the head and was experiencing a level of euphoria that bordered on illegal. Emma moaned at the feel of his warm cum filling her to the brim, bringing him down for another sloppy kiss as the heat of the moment started to dissipate in the quiet atmosphere of their bedroom.
As their breaths started to settle, Emma was the first to glance at himâto meet his eyes. Wonwoo couldnât find any trace of the arctic cold Ice Queen that practically told him to scram the other day at the hotel.
No, it was just Emma.Â
His Emma.
âCan I still take back my verdict?â she muttered softly, inching closer to bury her face in his chest. Wonwoo instinctively pulled her in for a tender embrace, kissing the crown of her head with a smile.
âYou mean the contract termination?â Wonwoo chuckled. âTake it up to HR, Miss Emma. Iâm just a lowly secretary.â
All of a sudden, Emma rolled over so that she was seated upright on the bed. Wonwoo had to keep himself from groaning at the sight of herâhair disheveled and body sporting all his marks. Seeing her freshly fucked by him was doing things to his libido.Â
âYouâre not just my secretary, Wonwoo,â she sighed, twiddling with her fingers awkwardly. âIâŠI wasnât going to fire you anymore. I got used to your company. IâŠ
âI fell in love with you.âÂ
The words floated between them like a cloud that couldnât easily be swept up by the wind. Wonwoo offered her a comforting smile before pulling her into a firm kiss.
âYet you fired me anyway,â he pointed out with a laugh. âWhy? You couldnât deal with the fact that you fell in love with one of your high school bullies?â
That earned him a punch in the shoulder. âYouâre not one of them. Youâre different.â
âAnd youâre in love with me too, no? You said it yourself. Since when?â
Shaking his head, Wonwoo then pressed a soft, featherlight kiss on her noseâone that had Emmaâs heart fluttering like she was a schoolgirl.
Gosh, this man. Heâs fifteen years too late.
âMaybe Iâve always been a little in love with you. Who knows?â Wonwoo spared her a Cheshire cat smile. âThereâs more where that came from though.â
Emma punched him in the chest this timeâa bit too close to the spot where he broke a few ribs months prior. But he didnât care.
She could send him to hell and back and heâd do it for her in a heartbeat.
From: Wonwoo JeonÂ
Subject: NOT-SO CLASSIFIED
Good evening, Miss Emma. I hope this message finds you well.
I heard that you dealt with quite a stressful client today. Iâm very sorry that I wasnât here to help you with the matter as I was given tasks to do elsewhere. In order to make up for this lapse on my part, I am cordially inviting you to dinner at 7PM tonight after work.Â
Rest assured, the expenses shall be shouldered by me and your only job is to sit and look gorgeous as I wine and dine you for the evening. Sincerely hoping for your most favorable response.
Regards,Â
Wonwoo Jeon
Secretary, Finance and Logistics Department
PLEDIS InsuranceÂ
Your boyfriend :)
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đ staring. Wonwoo x afab!Reader
đź preview. âHe deserved it,â Wonwoo assures you, reaching out to grab you by the back of the neck, pulling you closer. Heâs covered in blood, and he looks like a sexy, wild monster. But heâs your monster, and you canât help but react, leaning in- âJesus Christ,â you hear Jeonghan breathe, turning to give you and Wonwoo privacy while he presses his lips against yours hungrily. At first, you can try to ignore the wet liquid on your fingertips as you grab at his strong shoulders, but you canât ignore the taste on his tongue. Your body goes rigid and Wonwoo pulls back with a sigh, resting his forehead against yours. Itâs an oddly peaceful moment amongst the chaos.
tw/cw. murder/blood, dickhead vampire wonwoo, yandere subthemes, kidnapping?, biting, blood play, throat grabbing, manhandling, begging, controlling!wonwoo, praise, dirty talk, fingering, mean dom Wonwoo, multiple reader orgasms, finger-licking, choking, unprotected sex, big dick Wonwoo, size kink, slight dacryphilia, gentle spanking, dumbification, begging, hair pulling, etc⊠I pet names: (hers) darling, brat, pet, etc.
đč rating. 18+ explicit I wc. 14.3k
đ aus. vampire/vampire hunter au, soulmate au, enemies to lovers, etcâŠ
âïžÂ mlist + an. I guess for October I just put out bangers, this one has a lot of blood play cuz it's vampire wonwoo, so be warned
Thereâs something different about you, and Wonwoo notices the moment you step into the bar. He has his fair share of experience with places that cater to vampires, and after over a hundred years, he knows how to spot humans with an interest in his kind. Many of the women swarming around him have a certain look in their eye, their pulses racing with excitement, but you⊠well, thereâs something off about the way you hold yourself.
You certainly look the part of a fang bunny, your attire all black, but youâre dressed much more conservatively than the lingerie clad girls that normally frequent this place. Still, even with your form half hidden under a leather jacket, Wonwoo can tell he likes what he sees of you.Â
Some of his friends like the hunt. They have big egos and take pleasure in chasing their food down, but Wonwoo doesnât share in this thirst for a conquest. He wonât approach you, heâll simply watch. It will be amusing to see what you end up doing tonight if nothing else.
His eyes follow you as you head to the bar, leaning over the counter to talk with one of the human workers. From a distance, and with the bar practically full of noise, Wonwoo canât make out your words, but that doesnât really matter to him. Youâre interesting enough to watch, but Wonwooâs not sure heâd actually care for anything you have to say, especially not when he can stare at your ass instead.
The discussion is a short one, and Wonwoo catches the bartender nodding in his direction. This is new behaviour, but the vampire supposes he shouldnât be shocked at the loose lipped humans who work here. No one keeps a secret like a vampire, and as Wonwoo watches you slip a bill over the counter, heâs filled with annoyance at the money hunger of mere mortals.
You slip into the crowd again, and itâs clear youâre making your way over toward the elevated section of the club, where Wonwoo sits at a table drinking what appears to be red wine with two of his broodmates.Â
âWho are you watching?â Mingyu asks, leaning forward to get a better look.Â
âNo one important,â Wonwoo responds smoothly, swirling the blood in his wine glass before downing it. Heâs curious as to what will happen next, and if you are coming over in the hopes of being bitten, he wants to be satiated enough to not give into the temptation of draining you.Â
Vampire bars generally have a strict no killing policy. The underworld has few sanctuaries like this one, and they canât have human law enforcement going through their âwine barrelsâ if a murder takes place in or around the property.Â
Wonwooâs eyes find you again. Youâre much closer now, and your gaze is fixed on him. Youâre like a cute little butterfly heading straight for the spiderâs web, and it makes Wonwoo grin to himself.Â
He stands up from the booth when youâre a few feet away, and Wonwoo notes your pulse quicken, your steps faltering. To your credit, Wonwoo is much larger now than when he was sitting, and he has to lower his gaze to meet your own. âAre you lost?â he asks, taking in your outfit at a leisurely pace now that youâre right in front of him.
âNo, I-â You take a breath. âAre you Wonwoo?â
âDepends whoâs asking,â he muses.
âIâve been looking for you,â you try to explain, raising your voice over the noise of the bar.Â
Wonwoo can hear you perfectly fine, but he knows the noise must be difficult on your weak human ears. He leans forward. âSounds interesting. Letâs step outside to talk, itâs too loud in here.â
He watches the way you pause, considering the proposition.
Youâre definitely not a fang bunny. Any vampire lover would jump at the chance to get alone with him. Youâre much too guarded, and it intrigues him even more.
âOkay,â you nod.Â
Wonwoo steps closer, hand finding the small of your back as he begins to guide you through the club toward the back exit. You stiffen under his touch, and Wonwooâs fingers skim over the hilt of what he presumes to be a blade under your leather jacket.
He wonders how you got in with a badly concealed weapon, but he supposes the human bouncers can be just as susceptible to bribery as bartenders can. Heâll have to talk with the club owner about hiring vampire security, even if such jobs are âbelowâ his kind.Â
Your heart rate is increasing with each step, but youâre doing your best to breathe evenly, and Wonwoo is amused by it. Either you know heâs a vampire, in which case, you should know you canât fool him, or, maybe youâre just stupid, he canât quite tell.
Wonwooâs heart doesnât beat. It hasnât in too many years to count, but he gets that familiar tingle of excitement running along his skin as he gets closer to the door that will lead you behind the bar. Youâre not a sure catch, not what Mingyu would fondly call a âcute juicebox.â Wonwooâs always been curious, and his interest is peaked by the unknown outcome of this interaction.
As you make it to the exit, Wonwoo holds the door open for you. With one last pause, you walk through.Â
The vampire grins to himself, following you into the night.
The alleyway is deserted, the perfect spot for Wonwoo to figure you out.Â
His eyes follow you as you put a few feet of distance between him and yourself, running an anxious hand through your hair.Â
âYou were just about to tell me why youâre looking for me,â Wonwoo says, pretending to be helpful, when in reality, he only wants to satiate his own curiosity.  Â
âI heard you might know someone Iâve been trying to find, a Mister Sung.â
Wonwooâs throat tightens. He hasnât heard his makerâs name in many years. It frustrates him that it still has an effect on him, and Wonwooâs fist clenches at his side. âI donât know anyone by that name,â he lies.Â
âIâve been told you do,â you insist.
Heâs tired of you now, anger growing by the second inside of him.
âI donât know anyone by that name,â Wonwoo repeats, unable to say the name in question. He refuses to taste it on his lips again, and he can feel his fangs beginning to throb, his need to taste something sweeter growing as he stares you down.Â
You begin to reach for your jacket, but youâre much too slow for the older vampire, who immediately catches your wrist in a vice grip.Â
âDonât grab your weapon,â he warns. âIt will only make me harder on you.â
Your pulse is racing now. Wonwoo can see your carotid artery leaping against your skin. He holds back a groan, stepping closer.Â
You move away, back hitting the brick wall behind you.
âNowhere to run,â Wonwoo muses. âYouâre a vampire hunter, arenât you, darling? Shame. Iâve never seen a hunter move as slow as you do. But I guess these days there arenât many people who could teach you the craft, Iâve killed my share of them.â
Your pupils dilate with fear, and it makes Wonwooâs head spin. Heâs going to enjoy this.Â
The club might have a no killing humans policy, but vampire hunters are free game. Heâll be doing everyone a favour, and get his fill while doing it.Â
âStop-â You gasp, struggling against his grip, but Wonwooâs hands might as well be metal, as thereâs no way youâre breaking free of him.
Heâs grown tired of this. As a curious human who may have walked into the wrong bar, youâd been interesting, but as a vampire hunter with no skill, you mean nothing to him.Â
Heâs amused when you try to punch at him with your free hand, but that only leads to him grabbing it and pinning it with your other wrist, squeezing you tight enough to have you gasping again.Â
With both your wrists captured in one hand, heâs free to bring the other to your face, pinching your jaw. âDonât scream,â he warns you, âand donât struggle, youâll only make things worse.â
Wonwooâs gotten accustomed to staring into a personâs eyes as they realize theyâve just met death himself, and heâll never get tired of it. He licks his lips, able to taste your fear in the cold night air. His self control has worn thin, but Wonwooâs never been the type to hold himself back from an easy kill.Â
With one sharp motion, he pushes your head to the side, giving him full access to your neck. Your artery leaps, pressing against your skin, and Wonwoo lets out a groan of relief as he dives in, sharp fangs piercing you.
You release a muffled gasp, clawing at his forearm while you struggle against the wall. The taste that erupts across his tongue is unlike anything heâs ever had before. Itâs rich like fine red wine, but thereâs something else too, dark notes of cherry and pomegranate-Â
Suddenly, it feels like Wonwooâs been roughly punched in the chest. Itâs so startling that he pulls away from you, staggering back in confusion and releasing your wrists. Clearly you didnât punch him, so what was that-
You take the moment of confusion to whip your blade out of your jacket, holding one hand to your bleeding neck while you defend yourself with the other. âStay back!âÂ
But Wonwoo canât stay back, not now that youâre more intriguing than ever.
He stands, licking his lips. He can still taste you on his tongue, and itâs practically intoxicating.Â
Wonwooâs eyes shift to the weapon youâre holding. Itâs a black, triple bladed knife, used by vampire hunters and meant to emulate a stake. One good stab from that and thereâs no stitching it up, heâd be scarred forever, even with vampiric healing abilities. And if you actually hit his heart? Heâd simply be gone.
Maybe you have more bite than heâd given you credit for, but Wonwoo knows he can still best you in a fight, heâll just have to be a little more careful.
âI swear to God-â you warn him, waving the blade.
âDarling, thereâs no God here,â Wonwoo tells you simply, eyes assessing your every motion. Itâs clear which side of your body you favour, and with one hand still pressed to your bleeding neck, he has an easy opening.
When Wonwoo moves to the left, you turn your body to follow, and thatâs all he needs to abuse your weak point. With lightning fast speed, Wonwoo gives your abdomen a rough push, sending you careening back to the wall. Thereâs a harsh crack as your head hits brick, and you crumple to the ground, blade falling from your hand.
Maybe heâd pushed you too hard- he hadnât been trying to- but he can still hear your faint breaths. Youâre alive, and you might not be that way for long.
Wonwoo has never, in all his years of living, given another being his blood. Heâs never wished to. But staring down at you now, that all changes. He can hear your pulse getting weaker-
The vampire falls to his knees next to you, grabbing you by the back of your neck and pulling you closer. He brings his other wrist to his mouth, biting deep before holding it over your parted lips.Â
 Wonwoo watches the dark red substance speckle your tongue and he presses two fingers under your jaw, closing your mouth in the hopes it will help you swallow. His wrist wound is already healing, and soon, youâll heal as well.
Thereâs no medicine in the world quite like vampire blood, especially the blood of one as old as he. Wonwoo knows this. However, thereâs still something inside of him that begins to worry about you. Itâs a foreign emotion, worry, one heâs not had to deal with in a while, especially not in regard to a human.
Wonwoo grabs your blade off the ground, tucking it into his belt, then he adjusts you in his arms. Itâs easier to simply throw you over his shoulder, so thatâs what he does, standing up and looking toward the mouth of the alleyway. He canât risk any humans seeing this, so he pulls out his phone, calling Mingyu.
âBring the car to the back of the club,â Wonwoo instructs, leaving no room for argument as he hangs up.Â
Less than two minutes later, Mingyuâs familiar black jeep is rolling down the alleyway. The car comes to a stop and Mingyu exits it, staring at Wonwoo in shock. âWhat happened?â
âVampire hunter,â Wonwoo says simply, opening the door to the back of the jeep to set you inside.Â
âWhat are you going to do with her?â Mingyu asks, watching through the rearview mirror as Wonwoo gets in beside you.
The elder vampire is quiet for a long while. âIâm not sure.â
Wonwoo is sitting in a chair near the bed, playing with your knife and watching over you diligently. It takes hours before you finally begin to stir. When you wake, you bolt upright, gasping. Your hand flies to your neck, but the wounds are already closed, your skin washed away of blood.
Your eyes find him next, and Wonwoo canât help but be amused by the way you react, cowering away from him.
âSo sleeping beauty finally wakes up,â Wonwoo muses, tossing the blade in his hand and catching it by the hilt.
You donât say anything, but Wonwoo can see the cogs turning in your mind. âWhy⊠why am I alive?â
âThatâs a good question,â one he doesnât know the answer to yet.Â
âAm I a vampire?âÂ
Now Wonwoo is laughing. âNo. Can you feel your heart racing? Itâs a sign that youâre still human.â
You shift in his sheets. âWhat are you going to do to me?â
âIâm not sure yet,â he confesses. âFirst, Iâd like some answers.â
âIâm not telling you anything.â
âThen Iâll tell you what I know,â he suggests. âThis symbol on your blade, itâs a family crest. You belong to a line of vampire hunters.â You stay quiet, but to be fair, it hadnât been a question, not really. âI recougnize this particular crest. Itâs odd to see it again after so many years. I thought your line had been wiped out, but youâre still here, so I guess not.â
âJust kill me,â you state.
Your words cause an interesting feeling to bloom through Wonwooâs chest again, and he cocks his head. âIs that really what you want?â
You bite your lip, then let out a heavy sigh. âNo.â
The vampire stands from his chair. âAt least I know why you were looking for Mister Sung now,â he says. âHe killed your family, didnât he?â
You stay quiet, but Wonwoo notes the small tremble that erupts through your form and itâs confirmation enough.Â
âIf itâs any consolation,â Wonwoo continues, âthe vampire youâre looking for is dead. I killed him. Ten years ago.â
âHeâs dead?â you ask, clearly shocked.
âIt seems youâve been running a fool's errand, darling,â Wonwoo clicks his tongue. âAnd you nearly died for it. I donât think your parents would be too happy with you.â
Itâs a low blow, and it causes a reaction. Your fists bunch in the sheets and your eyes narrow. âWhat do you know about my parents?â you spit.Â
âI know they never got a chance to train you properly. I bet youâve never even killed a vampire.â
Your shoulders slump ever so slightly and Wonwoo knows heâs hit the nail on the head.
âA vampire hunter with no kills under her belt,â Wonwoo laughs, âitâs cute you thought you could actually get me to be your first.â
âIf you have everything figured out, what do you still need me for?â
âThereâs still one thing Iâm stuck on,â Wonwoo admits. âYou did something to me, when I bit you. There was this⊠feeling, in my chest.â
âI didnât do anything to you.â
He studies you for a moment. Itâs true he hadnât found any vampire repellents on you when heâd brought you back to his home. Heâd kind of been hoping youâd tell him youâre a witch, and in a last ditch effort to get him away from you in the alley youâd used a spell of some sort.Â
Wonwoo doesnât want to consider the other possibility, heâs been refusing to even think about it, but now that the witch angle is off the table, the worst case scenario is at the forefront of his thoughts.
âIâve got business to attend to,â he tells you simply, heading to the door. âYouâll be locked in this room until I figure out what Iâm going to do with you.â
âAnd when will that be?!â
Wonwoo can hear the panic in your voice, and in some form he can sympathize with it. Heâd been kept in a room for many years, under the command of a vampire sire heâd since revenged upon. âNot long,â Wonwoo promises, and itâs the most he can give you as reprieve before he shuts you into your fate.
âWhatâs so important we couldnât do this over the phone or at the club?â Jeonghan asks as Wonwoo pushes into his home.Â
âGive me a minute,â Wonwoo says, double-checking his friend's apartment for any fang bunnies or other vampires who could take what heâs about to say and use it against him.
âYouâre so paranoid,â Jeonghan rolls his eyes. âYou wanted us to be alone, so weâre alone.â
Wonwoo turns to face the vampire in front of him. âTell me about Luna.âÂ
âYou-â Jeonghan falters. âYou never want to hear about Luna.â
âBut I do now,â Wonwoo insists. âTell me.â
Jeonghan moves to sit on his couch, and Wonwoo can tell that the mere name of Jeonghanâs lost love is nearly too much for him to handle, even after so many years.
âWhat do you want to know?â Jeonghan asks finally.
âYou said she was your soulmate.â
âAnd you called me crazy for it, everyone did.â Perhaps this is another reason itâs such a sore subject.Â
âNot everyone,â Wonwoo points out. âSung didnât like it.âÂ
Jeonghan visibly flinches at the name of their old master, and itâs no wonder why. Sung had gone after anything his fledglings found beautiful, and much more. Itâs one of the many reasons Wonwoo had found a way to kill him, ending their eternal torment⊠but heâd been too late to save Luna, and itâs something heâs always regretted. Jeonghan is a shell of who he was before, and deep in Wonwooâs black twisted soul, he knows that the man he used to call one of his closest friends will never truly be whole again.Â
âShe was my soulmate,â Jeonghan says, but at this point, it almost sounds like heâs trying to convince himself of that fact.
âHow did you know?â Wonwoo presses.
âIt was a feeling, I canât really explain it.â
âTry.âÂ
Jeonghan lets out a deep sigh. âThere was something about Luna, I knew it the moment I first saw her. I couldnât describe it, especially not to any other vampires. She wasnât just prey, she was more than that.â
She was enough for Jeonghan to turn her into a vampire, intent on spending the rest of eternity with her, an eternity that never came, for one of them at least.
âThe first time I tasted her,â Jeonghan runs a hand through his hair. âShe was like citrus and sunshine, Iâd never experienced anything like her.â This is far off from the red wine and pomegranates Wonwoo had tasted when heâd had you. âIt was the oddest thing- there was this feeling, in my chest-â
âLike a punch,â Wonwoo suggests.
Jeonghanâs eyes shift to him, and then he nods. âYeah, like a punch.â
Wonwoo almost feels sick. âI still donât understand how this made you realize she was your soulmate.â
âI couldnât hurt her,â Jeonghan explains, âeven if Iâd wanted to. And when I tasted her again, when she let me drink from her, I realized what the feeling in my chest was.â
âWhat was it?âÂ
Jeonghan studies Wonwoo. âIt was my heart.â
âYour heart?âÂ
The long haired vampire nods. âAn echo. A memory of the life I once had. Luna made my heart beat again, if only when I was with her. She made me soft, like Iâd been when I was human, before Sung and the eternal night.â
Wonwoo sits on the couch across from Jeonghan, looking down at his hands.
This canât be true. Wonwoo had never believed it before- but now, well, now heâs experienced it for himself.Â
How can a vampireâs whole long life change in one chance meeting?
Except, it hadnât been chance, not really. Sung had ruined your life as heâd ruined Wonwooâs, and fate had inexplicably tied you together.Â
He truly canât believe it.
âWhy do you want to know all of this?â Jeonghan asks.
Wonwoo almost doesnât want to admit it, for Jeonghanâs sake as much as his own. So he lies. âNo reason.â
Jeonghan leans back, crossing his arms over his chest. âDonât tell me youâve found your own soulmate.â When Wonwoo remains silent, Jeonghan lets out a small laugh. âI feel sorry for any human unlucky enough to be tied to you.â
âI do too,â Wonwoo sighs. His indifference - and sometimes hatred - towards humans is well known in the vampire circles Wonwoo is a part of. Heâs generally cold, unfeeling, a true vampire, the way his master made him. In fact, out of all twelve of Wonwooâs broodmates, heâs likely the most successful by Sungâs measurements. Heâd surely been the most strategically blood thirsty, and it had cost their former master his life.Â
âYou wonât be able to kill her,â Jeonghan warns. âWonât be able to run away. If youâve tasted her blood, if youâve felt your heart, itâs only a matter of time until you give in again.â
Wonwoo hates that this is true. Youâve been on his mind the entire time heâs been away from you, and itâs already driving him insane. Heâs not used to thinking about another being for long periods of time, least of all a filthy little human who fancies herself a vampire hunter.
âYouâll end up turning her,â Jeonghan concludes. âItâs the only way. Humans are fragile, and I know how much you hate to see weakness.â
Youâve been trying to find a way out of the bedroom for ages. There are no clocks, nothing to tell you what time it is, but you know dawn is coming, you can see it through the large windows that make up an entire wall of the room.
Thereâs safety in sunshine, and youâre extremely hopeful that it comes before Wonwoo does.
But your luck is not your own today, as you hear something outside the door just as the morning rays begin to creep through the glass.Â
You make your way to the windows, pressing your body against them and waiting for the vampire to return. He takes his sweet time, and for that, youâre grateful. The room is half illuminated by the time Wonwoo opens the door, and he peers inside at you.
âWhat are you doing?â he asks, studying your seated form, back to the glass and morning sun.
âProtecting myself,â you fire back.
Wonwoo lets out a laugh, looking down where the sun reaches on the floor. Then, he steps into it. âDo you really think Iâd have a room without tinted glass? The sunlight canât touch me here. This is my safe haven, not yours.âÂ
Fuck.
âHave you decided what youâre going to do with me?â you ask, feeling defeated.
âIâll let you know when I do,â Wonwoo responds smoothly, walking over to the closet.Â
Heâs left the door wide open, and you eye it, wondering if you can make your escape.
âDonât even think about it,â the vampire warns. âYou wonât get far. Iâve installed an extra lock on my front door too, so even if you make it there, you have no way out.â
âHow many people have you killed here?â
âNone.â Wonwoo is looking through his clothing casually, back to you. Youâre not sure if you can believe him. âGo on, check the doors.â
You dart from the room, quickly getting your bearings in the small but luxurious apartment. When you make it to the front door, you find heâs not lying. Thereâs an extra deadbolt on it, and try as you might, you canât get it open.
You move to the kitchen next, looking for knives of any kind- but thereâs literally nothing to be found in any of the cabinets. You suppose a vampire has no use for utensils or food-Â
Instead, you unplug a lamp, picking it up to use as a bludgeoning weapon if the need arises. You stare toward Wonwooâs bedroom, and he crosses your line of sight. Heâs shirtless now, a pair of sweatpants low on his hips.
The sight is gone far too soon, and you wait, frozen with your lamp.Â
Wonwoo doesnât say anything. He doesnât come out of his room.
After a few minutes, you go to peek inside. The vampire is laying in his bed.
âWhat are you doing?â
âTrying to sleep,â he muses almost lazily. âItâs been a long night.â
Youâd heard rumours about vampires needing sleep, but you hadnât actually believed the tales.Â
âWhat am I supposed to do now?â you ask.
âGet comfortable,â Wonwoo sighs. âYouâre not going anywhere.â He opens his eyes when you stay standing in his doorway. âPut the lamp down.â
âNo.â
The vampire lets out a laugh. âSuit yourself.â
âIâll kill you in your sleep,â you warn him.
âNo you wonât.â Wonwoo rolls onto his side, facing away from you. The covers are around his hips, and you get a good view of his excessively broad shoulders. His skin is perfect, not a blemish in sight, only muscles for days.
You lower the lamp a little.Â
This man is crazy. Absolutely batshit insane.Â
You watch the vampire as he drifts to sleep, and as soon as you feel youâve waited a substantial amount of time, you begin to tiptoe to his closet. Your blade has to be somewhere.
Youâre hyper aware of the fact that at any moment, Wonwoo could wake up. You keep your noise level to a minimum, rifling through his things. Finally, after what feels like forever, you feel the tip of your blade under your fingers as you look through a folded pile of hoodies.Â
The twisted knife pulls out from the fabric and you have to fight the urge to cry out in happiness. When you look over your shoulder, you find the vampire still asleep. Heâs on his back now, and it would be the perfect opportunity to stake him.
Youâre aware that if you kill him, it will be much harder to leave the apartment, but youâre confident that if you bang on the front door long and loudly enough, someone will come save you.Â
You begin to tiptoe toward the bed, adjusting your grip on the knife.Â
If thereâs one thing you can say about vampires in general, itâs that theyâre beautiful. Wonwoo looks absolutely angelic, even while asleep. You falter at the edge of the mattress, simply watching him. If he hadnât nearly killed you last night, you might hesitate longer, but the memory brings your drive back, and you hold the blade over his chest.
But your hands canât bring it down. You canât pierce his skin the way heâd pierced your neck just hours ago.
Come on, you think to yourself. Just stake him.Â
Wonwooâs eyes open, and he simply stares at you for a moment. Then he grabs your hand, disarming the blade and tugging you roughly, sending you toppling onto the mattress next to him.Â
âFuck!â you scream, kicking and trashing against the vice grip he has on your wrist.
Wonwoo lets you go. âI would have been disappointed if you didnât try.â
âI hate you!â you yell, sitting up only to be tugged back down again.
âNo, you donât.â Wonwoo straddles you this time, grabbing both your wrists and pinning them above your head with one hand while the other continues to hold your family blade.Â
âI do!â
âI killed the vampire you were hunting, something you would have never been able to do. Some part of you must be grateful for that at least,â Wonwoo points out. âIâve saved you from becoming a killer. Trust me, itâs not a weight youâd be able to hold easily.â
His words make your skin cold, and you stop wiggling beneath him, staring up at the beautiful vampire.
âThere we go,â Wonwoo says, tone almost soothing. âIf youâre good and calm, Iâll give you some information. Although, you wonât like what youâre about to hear.â
âHave you decided to kill me yet?âÂ
Wonwoo quickly shakes his head, releasing your wrists so he can sit straighter, staring down at your form. âIâm not really sure how to tell you this.â
âJust spit it out!â
âImpatient little thing, arenât you?â Wonwoo grins, tracing the tip of the blade across your collar bone and making you freeze. Youâre breathing heavily, fighting every urge to try to push him off of you. âFine, maybe I wonât tell you.â
He gets off of you, rolling onto his back again. He begins to play with the knife, gently tracing one of its edges.
âTell me,â you press. âIâm being good.âÂ
Wonwoo laughs, and you hate how attracted you are to him when he smiles, his fangs all pointy and sharp.Â
âFate is like this blade,â he says finally.
âA killer?â you suggest after a moment of deliberation.
âTwisted,â Wonwoo corrects you.Â
âTwisted how?â
âSung. He ruined my life. Ruined yours. I killed him, thinking I knew everything there was to know, but there was still information he could have given me. Information that died with him, like the vampire hunter legacy that died with your parents. Now here we are, two remnants of the same past, our souls scarred, but entwined, twisted by fate.â
Youâd definitely not pegged this vampire as a poet, but thereâs something very genuine about the words leaving his pretty lips.
âWhat do you know of souls?â you ask, words dripping with vitriol. âYou donât have one.â
âIt would appear I do,â Wonwoo muses.Â
âThen what do you know about mine?âÂ
âEnough.âÂ
Heâs told you something without telling you anything, and itâs infuriating.
âWhen I bit you, I felt something,â Wonwoo says quietly.
âBesides hunger?â
He grins at your sarcasm. âYes, besides hunger.â
Wonwoo drags his finger across the blade again, but this time, it cuts him. You watch dark red blood bloom, and after a moment he brings it to his lips, licking it clean. By the time he pulls his hand away, you see the small cut has healed.
âWhen I bit you, my chest hurt.â
âWhat does that mean?âÂ
âI wasnât sure at the time,â he admits. âBut I know someone whoâd felt something similar, so I went to talk to him. Do you want to know what he said?â
The anticipation is nearly killing you. âYes.âÂ
âHe revealed to me that amidst a world of vampires, witches and werewolves, thereâs also such a thing as soulmates. And so, like this blade, fate is twisted.âÂ
You stare at the vampire, trying to process what heâs just said.Â
But it doesnât make sense to you.
âYou canât be saying that weâre soulmates-â
âThatâs exactly what Iâm saying.â Wonwoo shifts, holding the blade out to you. âHere, try to stake me again.â
After a moment of deliberation, you take the knife, lining it up with his throat. But try as you might, you canât bring yourself to kill him, canât even cut a tiny scratch against his perfect skin.
âThis doesnât prove anything,â you say finally, feeling completely defeated.
âSure it doesnât,â Wonwoo grins, but his smile tells you another story. âNow, if you donât mind, Iâd like to go back to sleep. Youâre free to join me if you want.â
You take the knife away from his neck, releasing a loud sigh. âJust donât bite me.â
âNo promises.â Wonwoo rolls on his side again, back to you.Â
You hate how calm heâs being about all of this, but you suppose thatâs what happens when youâre the one holding all the cards.Â
You canât hurt him, but youâre pretty sure he can still hurt you, if that bite from last night is anything to go on.Â
It takes an hour of letting him rest before you finally place the knife on the floor, settling into the bed with a huff. Your mind is completely full, but youâre exhausted too. Sleep finds you soon thereafter.Â
You wake up cold, and it only takes a moment for you to realize why. Thereâs a vampire attached to your back, his chest pressed tightly to your form, skin like ice.Â
You want to pull away, but you canât. Youâre stuck, trapped in his tight embrace.Â
There has to be a way out of this, not only his arms but his apartment too. Youâll find a way, there has to be a way-Â
With a few deep breaths, youâre finally able to get control of yourself, and you begin to shift away from Wonwoo- only for his grip to tighten on your body.Â
âWhere do you think youâre going?â he asks, voice groggy as if heâs just woken up.
âI have to get out of here,â you insist.
Wonwoo releases his hold on you, and you dart out of bed, looking around at the dark of the room. Itâs evening already? How long did you sleep? When you look outside, you see the sun has set, the sky a hazy purple.Â
âPeople will look for me,â you say, trying to reassure yourself.
âWhat people? Your family is dead.âÂ
Heâs such an asshole. He canât possibly be your soulmate, he canât be-
You turn to look at Wonwoo, only to find him standing right in front of you. Heâs so large, his chest perfectly muscled- and heâs staring at your neck.
âDonât even think about it,â you warn, clapping both hands over your throat.
He laughs. âBut Iâm thirsty.â
âHow very enticing,â you say sarcastically.Â
âIâve been thinking.â
âYou have?â you act shocked, picking up your blade.
âPut that down,â he tells you. âIâve been thinking about something my friend told me. He said Iâd have to turn you eventually.â
âNow Iâm definitely not putting this down!â You brandish the knife at him and it only makes his grin wider.Â
âYouâre cute,â the vampire muses. âI canât let you leave here while youâre human. Itâs a dangerous world out there. Turning you would give me⊠security.â
âIâd still run,â you insist.
âYou wouldnât be able to. Not if I told you that you canât.â
âIâd still try-â
Wonwoo bats the blade out of your hand, grabbing your wrists to pin them to your front while he steps closer. âYouâre not listening,â he tuts. âFledgelings canât disobey their masters, and if I turned you-â
âYouâll never be my master,â you spit.Â
âYou might not like me now, but youâll get over it,â Wonwoo assures you. âI canât say Iâm particularly fond of the fragility of your human body. I can turn you and youâll be much more powerful. Youâll stay beautiful and young, forever.â
Blood is thrumming through your body, and so is fear. Your pulse is practically racing as you stare up at the vampire who thinks youâre his soulmate.Â
How can he be so sure of this?
In the dark recesses of your mind, thereâs some pleasure in being wanted, maybe even needed- but you push the thought away, struggling in his grasp. âDonât do this.â
Wonwoo doesnât respond, he simply steps closer, causing you to move back until youâre pressed between him and the wall. He stares down at you, an intensity in his eyes.Â
âIâm going to ask you something, and Iâll be able to tell if youâre lying, so be a good girl and try to be honest, okay?âÂ
âScrew you!â
He places both your wrists in one hand, bringing the other up to cup your cheek. âWould you hate me if I kissed you?â
âYes!âÂ
âLie,â he grins, leaning even closer. âTell me you donât want me to kiss you.â
âI donât want you to kiss me.â
âAnother lie. Your heart jumped just now. Whether you want to admit it to yourself or not, your body always tells the truth.âÂ
Youâre speechless, staring up at him with wide eyes.
âIâm going to kiss you now,â the vampire warns you. âIt will be better if you try to enjoy yourself.âÂ
He gives you a moment to respond, but you canât. Thereâs nothing you can say as Wonwoo closes the distance between your lips. Itâs a soft kiss, much softer than youâd ever expected from him. Your body reacts, eyes closing, and you find yourself kissing him back.
Wonwoo grins, releasing your wrists in favour of grabbing your hip, pressing you harder against the wall. His tongue glides against your bottom lip and you canât help but open your mouth for him, fighting the moan that bubbles in your chest.Â
Thereâs something about this that feels electric, and after a mini battle with yourself, you give into the experience. Your hands grab at his strong shoulders, nails digging into his flesh as you kiss him back with more vigour, opening your mouth for him.
Wonwoo lets out a growl, deep in his chest, and the sound turns you on more than youâll ever admit. His hand is bruising on your hip now, groping at your skin and slipping under your shirt. You shift in his embrace, pulling him closer when you wrap your arms around the back of his neck.
His hand on your cheek moves down, gently latching around your throat. The motion makes you gasp, and Wonwoo pulls away from your lips, staring down at you. âThirsty.â
âYou fucker-â
âThirsty,â he repeats, pressing you against the wall and tightening his grip on your neck. You watch him drag his tongue across his sharp fangs. âJust say yes,â the vampire whispers. It almost sounds like heâs begging.Â
Youâre at war with yourself. Your body is clearly reacting to Wonwoo, but your mind still isnât there yet. Itâs almost torture, pressed to the wall by a man with a perfect body and power that practically thrums off of him.
You find yourself giving a small nod. âDonât hurt me,â you plead.
âNever,â he promises, kissing you softly one last time before he arches your jaw to the side. You grab at his shoulders, ready to dig your nails in when you feel his fangs-Â
His lips press to your throat and a shiver runs through your body. His tongue tastes your skin, drawing a circle that has you nearly dying with anticipation. When the bite finally comes, itâs not painful or sharp, it feels something like a hickey, and then it begins to throb.
A gasp tumbles out of you, and you cling to Wonwooâs broad shoulders, closing your eyes. The vampire releases a groan, reaching for your hand so he can intertwine your fingers, squeezing gently.Â
Youâve never felt close to someone like this, and the realization has your head spinning⊠or maybe thatâs the blood loss.Â
âWonwoo-â you whimper, starting to worry at how long heâs been sucking on your throat.
The throbbing stops, and you feel his tongue gliding over the bite mark, an attempt to soothe your skin. Then heâs pulling away, looking down at you as he licks his lips clean of your blood.
âGood girl,â he praises you, letting go of your hand. âYour turn.â You watch as he brings his thumb to his mouth, biting the tip before grabbing your jaw, pressing the digit into your mouth. âThis will heal the mark,â Wonwoo explains, watching as you begin to suck on his thumb.
He doesnât taste like blood. Instead, youâre reminded of strawberries and stone fruits. You swirl your tongue around his digit, sucking him deeper into your mouth-
âThatâs it,â the vampire groans, slowly pulling his thumb from you. He drags it across your lip. âAll better.â
When you touch your throat, you find only perfect skin. Thereâs nothing to suggest youâve just been bitten by a vampire.Â
âIf itâs any consolation,â Wonwoo leans down, his lips ghosting over your own, âyou taste delicious.â
âYou-â you swallow thickly, âyou do too.â
âYeah?â He grins.Â
You can only nod, leaning forward eagerly to capture him in a kiss again.Â
Youâre hungry for him, hungry in a way youâve never been before, hungry for more.
Wonwoo gives into your needs, working his lips against yours harder while his hands find your hips again. Your own fingers trace his broad shoulders, dipping down to tease over his chest before finding his abs-
âThatâs enough for tonight,â Wonwoo says suddenly, pulling away.
You realize youâd been about to grab his sweat pants, and you feel slightly embarrassed. Youâre not sure whatâs come over you-
âSorry-â
âAs much as Iâd love to give you everything you want, as a human, Iâd break you much too easily, darling.âÂ
Is he⊠is he going to withhold sex unless you become a vampire?
Jesus, are you actually considering this now?
What has this man done to you?
âIâm going out,â Wonwoo announces.
âWhere?â
âThe club. You were a tasty treat, but Iâll need more soon.â
For some reason, the thought of him biting anyone else makes you almost jealous. âTake me with you.â
âTo the vampire club?â Wonwoo laughs as he heads to his closet. âNo.â
âPlease?âÂ
âNo.â
âWhy not?â you ask.
âItâs too dangerous.â
âWhat if I stick to your side all night?âÂ
He turns to look at you, cocking a brow. âNot thinking of running anymore?â
You shake your head quickly.
âShame, a lie,â Wonwoo sighs. âBut I guess⊠anywhere you go, Iâll find you.â He reaches out, wrapping his hands around your throat and pulling you closer. âYouâre mine. If you run, the consequence will be a turning, does that sound fair?â
You feel like youâre gambling with fate, but you nod all the same.
âSay it,â the vampire tells you.Â
âIf⊠If I run, you can turn me.â
Wonwoo studies you for a moment, then he releases your throat. âFine. You can come to the club. Weâll get you food along the way if you promise to be good.â
Entering the club with Wonwoo is extremely different from entering alone. The bouncers seem to know the vampire with his hand firmly wrapped around your own, and although they give you odd looks, no one says anything.
The crowd parts for Wonwoo, and you feel eyes drilling into your form.Â
It had taken months to track down this specific club, there are few vampire safe havens like this one, and people tend to keep their mouth shut about this sort of thing. Yet, within the location itself, everyone seems to know whoâs vampire and whoâs human. Itâs an unspoken hierarchy, one youâre disturbing by being so close to Wonwoo while still owning a pulse.
Wonwoo leads you to the booth section youâd found him in last night. There are three vampires already sitting there, and they all stare as you approach. âShouldnât have brought you here,â Wonwoo sighs.
âWhy not?â
âTheyâre never going to let me live this down,â he explains. âIâve got a reputation to uphold.â
Itâs an interesting notion, the idea that youâre bringing down this asshole vampireâs street cred. But at the same time, you didnât force him to bring you here. Youâll never be able to force Wonwoo to do anything.
The vampire with the longest hair stands up from the booth as you approach, and youâre shocked when he smiles at you. âThis must be her,â he says, holding out a hand. When you take it, instead of shaking, the beautiful man leans down to kiss your knuckles.Â
âThis is Jeonghan,â Wonwoo tells you.
You give the vampire your own name, and when you hear Wonwoo whispering it behind you, you realize heâs yet to learn it. Had you really gone this long without introducing yourself to him properly? Had you let him bite you, and kiss you, and call you good girl, all without knowing your name?
âYouâre the vampire hunter,â comes the next voice, and the tallest vampire youâve ever seen stands to tower over you. âI thought youâd be dead by now.â
âMingyu,â Wonwoo warns, his hand moving to the small of your back in an almost protective gesture.
âVampire hunter?â The third man cocks his head. âI see youâve brought us a pretty little juice box.â
âJoshua,â now itâs Jeonghanâs turn to scold someone, and you realize through the long haired vampireâs behaviour that he must be the friend Wonwoo went to see about soulmates. Thereâs definitely a softness to him that the others donât have, an understanding.
âIs she not dinner?â Joshua simply blinks in confusion, unable to see what heâs done wrong.
âA fang bunny then, not dinner,â the final vampire suggests.
âExcuse Soonyoung and Joshua,â Jeonghan sighs, addressing you again, âlooks donât account for manners. How about I take you down to the bar for a drink and Wonwoo can explain to our friends whatâs going on,â he leans closer, lowering his voice, âWonwooâs never brought a girl home, Iâm sure you can understand the surprise.â
Youâd promised Wonwoo youâd stay by his side all night, and you canât help but look at him for permission to leave with Jeonghan. Your vampire mate meets your gaze with a steady look, and he gives you a quick nod before turning to his friends again.
Jeonghan takes your hand, pulling you away from the table and back toward the bar. âYou two look good together,â he muses. âFragility looks nice next to Wonwooâs controlled chaos, itâs a good balance.â
âWhatâs with you vampires and hating human fragility?â you ask.
âI canât speak for all vampires, but I can tell you itâs a trait of our fledgling group. Our old master was⊠brutal, to say the least. It left its scars.â Jeonghan looks down, and you can see an unreadable emotion cross his face. But heâs forcing a smile a moment later. âIt doesnât matter, Sung is gone, weâre free now.â
So Wonwoo hadnât only freed himself and you when heâd killed his maker. How many people had he saved? Youâd seen the act as something of a bloodthirsty move of defiance, but you hadnât been aware of the domino effect of it all, hadnât been aware that Sung had been cruel to humans and vampires alike, even his own spawn.Â
The bartender comes over with two glasses of red wine, and you reach for yours, only to have Jeonghanâs cold fingers latch around your wrist. âDonât drink that,â he warns you, eyes shifting to the human bartender. âSheâs not a red wine lover.â
âI can drink this-â
Jeonghan leans closer, voice lowering. âItâs blood, darling.â
Your eyes dip to the glass of red liquid and you pull your hand away, swallowing thickly. Something tells you this blood wouldnât taste like Wonwooâs had, thereâd be no strawberries and stone fruit, only harsh metalics.Â
âWhat would you like to drink?â Jeonghan asks.
You give your order and the bartender scurries away. Jeonghan moves both glasses of blood in front of himself, lifting one to his lips.Â
âStupid humans,â he mutters, only realizing his mistake a moment later. âNot you of course, as Wonwooâs soulmate, youâre an extension of us.â
Itâs very odd to be accepted like this. Youâve never met any vampires like these ones, and theyâre reshaping your view of things that go bump in the night.
Your gaze moves back to the table of vampires, and youâre shocked to find Wonwoo standing with a new person youâve not yet met. Theyâre comparable in size, and from your distance, it almost looks like theyâre arguing. Then you see Wonwoo motion, pointing toward the hallway that leads to the alley heâd taken you last night.
âJeonghan?â You tap on the manâs arm. âWhoâs that with Wonwoo?â
âShit,â Jeonghan cusses. âHeâs bad news.â
And here youâd thought Wonwoo was bad news, can this new man be even worse?
You watch the two heated vampires begin to head through the crowd, clearly intent on taking this outside. Mingyu, Joshua and Soonyoung watch from the booth, but they donât make a move to follow.Â
âDoes- does Wonwoo need backup?â you ask.
Jeonghan considers it for a moment. âDoubtful. Heâd probably be mad if we went out after him.â
As you watch Wonwoo disappear, your heart clenches in your chest. âI think we should follow.â
âHeâs fine,â Jeonghan assures you.
âI donât care.â
âWonwoo wouldnât want you there,â the vampire tries to convince you. âYouâre fragile, human, it would only make things worse.â
âScrew that.â
âYour drink isnât even here yet-â
But youâre already moving away from the bar, and Jeonghan scrambles to follow you, grabbing both glasses of wine. âThis is a bad idea,â he insists, but youâre done listening to him. âWonwoo can take care of himself.â
To be fair, that might be true. However, thereâs a pull, deep in your chest. Something tells you Wonwoo will need you soon, although youâre not quite sure in what capacity.Â
Your pace quickens as you head down the dark hallway, and you push open the exit door, quickly looking around.Â
Wonwoo has the other vampire pressed to the brick wall behind the bar, and theyâre grappling at each other, practically snarling. You have no clue whoâs the aggressor, but you know who the winner will be, and you reach into your jacket for your blade.
âWonwoo!â you scream, catching his attention for a moment, but itâs all you need to toss the weapon toward him. He catches it easily, driving the stake into the other man without a second thought.
A choked sound leaves you, and a hand covers your eyes. Jeonghan presses against your back, cradling you while you hear the sounds of your vampire mate eviscerating his opponent.Â
Jeonghan turns you in his arms. âDonât look,â he urges, removing his palm from your view. Heâs still holding a wine glass, and you see the other sitting on the garbage can a few feet away. The sight of the blood makes your stomach churn. You try to take deep breaths to calm yourself, but itâs difficult in a situation like this.
Something moves in the periphery of your vision and you turn your head to see Wonwoo standing there, reaching for the wine glass. His skin is marred with red, his hair a tangle of curls. Your mateâs eyes are dark, and he closes them as he downs the red liquid, tossing the glass to the side when heâs through with it. The cup shatters across the alleyway.Â
âWonwoo-â you breathe, reaching for him, needing to check if heâs hurt.
âWhy did you two come out here?â he asks, staring at Jeonghan.
âShe insisted.â
Oh, to be thrown under the bus by a vampire.
Wonwoo cracks a grin, gaze shifting to you. âBrat.âÂ
âKiller,â you retort.
âHe deserved it,â Wonwoo assures you, reaching out to grab you by the back of the neck, pulling you closer.Â
Heâs covered in blood and he looks like a sexy, wild monster. But heâs your monster, and you canât help but react, leaning in-
âJesus Christ,â you hear Jeonghan breathe, turning to give you and Wonwoo privacy while he presses his lips against yours hungrily.
At first, you can try to ignore the wet liquid on your fingertips as you grab at his strong shoulders, but you canât ignore the taste on his tongue. Your body goes rigid and Wonwoo pulls back with a sigh, resting his forehead against yours.Â
Itâs an oddly peaceful moment amongst the chaos.
Wonwoo lets you go, turning to his friend. âHelp me with the body,â he instructs.
âThe club owner isnât going to like this,â Jeonghan groans, although he does as heâs told, following Wonwoo toward the body crumpled by the wall.
The vampire has been practically torn to pieces- you shift your gaze again, wiping at your mouth just in case thereâs any blood on your skin.
âIâll explain what happened,â Wonwoo says.Â
âExplain it to me then.â
You focus on the ground, not wanting to look as you hear the two vampires open a large dumpster.Â
Wonwoo has lowered his voice to respond to his friend, but you hear the words soulmate and threatened.Â
Had this killing been over you? The thought makes your stomach tie into knots again.
âYou canât bring her here again, not while sheâs still human,â Jeonghan muses.
âYou think I donât know that?â Wonwoo snaps. âI didnât even want to bring her today!â
âThen why did you?â
âItâs hard to say no to her, something you should understand. Canât believe you let her come out here-â
âI didnât let her do anything,â Jeonghan insists. âThat soulmate of yours has a mind of her own. Besides, my hands were full.â
Your eyes shift to the glass of wine still sitting on a small trash can, and you move to retrieve it.Â
âYouâll get this properly cleaned up, wonât you?â Wonwoo asks.
âYeah, I got you,â Jeonghan sighs. âBut you owe me one.â
âIâd expect nothing less.âÂ
You hear them walking over again, and you turn to face the approaching vampires, holding out the âwineâ for Jeonghan.
âThank you, darling,â he offers you a smile, taking the glass.Â
You can only nod, gaze shifting to Wonwoo, who still looks gorgeous even while covered in blood.Â
He takes your hand gently. âCome on, brat, letâs get out of here.â
Mingyu had come around with his car to take you home, helping avoid any uber drivers who would take one look at Wonwooâs blood-speckled face and driven the other way. It had been a tense ten minutes, with hardly a word spoken.
Now, youâre in Wonwooâs bathroom, helping him take off his shirt so you can wash him clean.
He watches as you ring out a warm soapy cloth, bunching it up and bringing it toward his shoulders first. Itâs hard to focus with his intense gaze fixed on you, but you do your best, wiping away the blood from his throat.
âI have to turn you,â he says.
You sigh. âI know.â
âAre you upset with me?â
You shake your head, daring a look into his dark eyes.Â
The vampire cocks his head, hands finding your hips while he leans back against the sink. âIâll be gentle,â he promises. âOne bite, Iâll nearly drain you, and on the cusp between life or death, Iâll give you my own blood. Youâll probably pass out, for a little while, and when you wake up, youâll be like me.â
âExcept youâll be my master,â you point out, drawing the cloth across his bloody cheekbone.Â
âI wonât abuse that power.â
For some reason, you believe him.
Silence fills the bathroom while you continue to clean him, but your mind is very much active.Â
Youâve spent over ten years with one goal and one goal only, to avenge your parents. Youâd been told it was a fool's errand, so youâd never quite planned for what came next. Part of you had always expected to die young- and if youâd been at the house instead of with a friend the day Sung had come for your family, you would have.Â
The idea of living forever is a lot to grapple with, but Wonwooâs the one that makes it possible.
Heâd completed your life task, and now, heâs offering you a new path, one thatâs rich with shadows, but also love. In a way, maybe you canât ask for anything more than that.
âDo you think it will satisfy you?â you question. âHaving me when you know I canât refuse you?â
Wonwoo considers you for a moment, and his silence makes you anxious.
âI just meanâŠâ you bite at your lip, cleaning the last speckle of blood from his skin before tossing the cloth down. âWouldnât it be better to have me for the first time while Iâm still human? When you know Iâm saying yes out of my own free will?â
âDarling,â his fingers dig into your hips, âare you asking me to fuck you?â
âIâm just- I know I want you, I think that much is obvious. I just think that if I wait to have you until after Iâm a vampire, maybe there will always be a part of me that questions it. I want to experience you now, as I am, as a human.â
âItâs an interesting proposition,â Wonwoo admits.
âJust interesting?â you tease, wrapping your arms around his strong shoulders.
Wonwoo straightens. No longer leaning against the sink, he towers over you again, and it takes your anxieties away.Â
âIs this really what you want?â he asks.
You take a deep breath and nod.Â
âIâll be as gentle as I know how,â he reaches out, brushing his fingers along your arm, âbut I canât make any promises.â
âItâs okay,â you assure him, tongue darting out to wet your lips. âI like rough.â
âAre you sure about that, pretty girl?â Wonwoo grins, grabbing your hips and tugging you closer.Â
It feels amazing to be pressed against him now, your palms coming to rest on his broad chest. Heâs so beautiful, you can hardly control yourself around him anymore.Â
âI want you to ravage me,â you tell him. âAnd when we both finish, you can turn me. I think⊠I think Iâm ready for my life with you. Thereâs nothing for me with the old one anyways, not anymore.âÂ
The vampire studies you, and you avert your gaze, only for his fingers to find the bottom of your chin. He tilts your head up so youâre forced to meet his eyes. âIâm going to take care of you,â Wonwoo whispers, and then he leans in to press his lips against yours.
You melt against his chest, wrapping your arms around the back of his neck. Your mouth parts much too easily for Wonwoo, and he drags his tongue along yours, earning a sigh of relief from deep within you. Your brain has been so full since seeing Wonwoo eviscerate that rival vampire, itâs good to be in your body now, mind going numb from your soulmateâs touch.
In one easy motion, Wonwoo turns you so youâre the one with your back to the sink. He bends down, tearing your pants off before grabbing your thighs and lifting you onto the counter, slotting between your legs while he kisses you harder.Â
His hands find your shirt, and you break the kiss to tear it off, leaving you in your underwear. Wonwooâs lips find your neck, and you tangle your fingers in his hair, groaning. You throw your head back, wrapping your legs tighter around his hips. âBite me,â you urge him, missing the sensation.
The vampire grins against your throat, and you feel his fangs a moment later. He doesnât tease you with kisses or licking this time, he simply sinks his teeth into you. The throbbing feeling courses through you and you gasp, digging your nails into his shoulders while Wonwoo drinks from you.Â
Youâve never felt close to someone like this before. Wonwoo is grabbing your hips hard, leaning closer while he uses you for his own strength. He presses forward, allowing you to feel his cock growing in his jeans, denim catching against your panties. Then his hands slip behind you, and he undoes your bra, tearing it off.Â
Your nipples pebble in the cool of the bathroom, and Wonwooâs cold hands donât help any as they move up to cup your breasts. Your soulmate pulls away from your throat, releasing a groan.
Warm blood begins to drip down your skin, heâd bitten you harder than last time. As the track of red makes it to your nipple, Wonwoo bends down, capturing the sensitive bud in his mouth and licking roughly.Â
You whimper at the sensation, tangling your fingers in his hair as he drags his tongue up, collecting all the blood thatâs just spilt from your neck. The vampire groans when he makes it to your bite mark, and he adjusts slightly, biting his thumb before pressing it into your mouth. âNeed you healed or I might lose control,â he says, voice husky.
You can only suck in his digit, closing your eyes and enjoying the tingly feeling of your wound disappearing.Â
Your soulmate pulls his hand from your mouth, bringing his newly spit-covered fingers to your panty-clad core. He applies a good amount of pressure to your clit and you cry out, grabbing at his jaw to bring his lips back to yours.
The vampire rubs you teasingly, working you up until youâre practically rutting against his hand. âPlease,â you moan, feeling absolutely desperate now.
Wonwoo rewards you by pushing your panties to the side, sinking two fingers into your hot core while you groan into each otherâs mouths.Â
âAlready so wet for me,â Wonwoo muses. âIs this how you always react to vampires, darling?â
You shake your head, whimpering as he strokes your inner walls expertly. âJust you,â you tell him.
Wonwoo lets out a growl. With his free hand he grabs your wrist, bringing your palm to his chest. âCan you feel what youâre doing to me?â
At first, youâre confused, but then you feel something, a rough thumping, as if his heart is clawing to get out of his ribcage. âIâm doing this to you?â you ask in wonder.
âAnd this,â he guides your hand down further, so you can feel how hard he is in his jeans now.Â
âFuck, youâre big-â
Wonwoo laughs, working his fingers into you even harder. âThink youâll be able to make it fit?â
âUh huh,â you nod eagerly. âWeâll make it fit.âÂ
His digits crook up, stroking a spot that has your thighs quivering around his hips. You squeeze his cock through his jeans, hoping to drive Wonwoo even a fraction as wild as heâs driving you.
Your soulmate lets out a satisfied groan, and the sound goes straight to your core, which squelches around his fingers. âIâm close,â you warn him, nearly panting now as the orgasm builds in the pit of your stomach.
âYeah?â Wonwoo grinds his palm against your clit and youâre nearly seeing stars.Â
You let go of his cock, needing to anchor yourself on his strong shoulders as he leans in to kiss your throat. He focuses on the spot heâd bitten, and even though itâs healed, youâre still sensitive there, sending throbbing tingles through your form.
âFuck, Wonwoo-â You clench your eyes shut as you reach your high, your entire being now consumed with pleasure. Youâve never felt anything like this. Itâs almost an out of body experience, your cries leaving your lips as you dig your nails into his shoulders, throbbing ceaselessly with ecstasy.Â
âThatâs it, pet,â Wonwoo coos, fingers continuing to abuse your hole even as your walls contract around him. âWhoâs my good little human?â
âMe,â you whimper, threading your hand through his hair so you can keep him to your throat. You almost want to ask him to bite you again, but you hold yourself back, enjoying the last moments of your orgasm.
You finish with a gasp, breathing hard.Â
Wonwoo takes his hand from your core, pulling away from your neck. He watches you with dark eyes as he brings his fingers to his lips, licking them clean. The vampire lets out a groan. âEverything about you tastes so fucking sweet, darling.â
God. You need him like youâve never needed anyone in your whole life.
âPlease,â you moan.
âPlease, what?â he teases.
âTake me,â you whisper. âMake me yours.â
âDarling,â Wonwoo leans closer, his lips ghosting over your own, âI thought youâd never ask.â
He pulls you off the sink, tucking you close to his chest and carrying you back to the bedroom. The lights are off, and when he gently places you on the bed, his beautiful frame is illuminated from the glow of the bathroom.Â
You canât see his face, but you can see heâs smiling, and his fangs flash. His hands move to his belt and he undoes it. You bite at your lip, sitting up onto your elbows while you watch him.Â
He pushes his pants down, and you can just make out the impressive size of his cock. âWish I could see you,â you muse.
âI can see you,â he retorts. âWhen I turn you, youâll be able to see in the dark too.â
âAre you really going to make me wait?â
âYou wonât have to wait long,â Wonwoo reminds you. âYou can be patient for this first time, canât you, human? After tonight, weâll have forever.â
You canât even imagine what forever entails, and you distract yourself from it by pulling your panties down, tossing them to the floor. You spread your legs for the vampire at the foot of the bed and he releases a groan.
âYou are beautiful,â he admits.
âEven for a human?â
âEven for a vampire hunter,â Wonwoo presses a knee to the bed.
âThought you said I was a sorry excuse for a vampire hunter.âÂ
âI may have said something along those lines,â he grins.
âA vampire hunter with no kills under her belt-â
Wonwoo presses his hand to the bed next to your head, leaning over you while you wrap your legs around his hips. âAre you looking for an apology, darling?â
âIt would help,â you sigh, enjoying the way he ruts his cock against your hot core.
âIâm sorry I called you a filthy little human who fancies herself a vampire hunter,â Wonwoo smirks, âI was having a bad day, and I misspoke⊠youâre a darling little human whoâs about to become a vampire fucker.â
âWonwoo-â you push at his chest, hating how harsh his words sound.
âYouâre right,â your soulmate concedes, âyouâre not a vampire fucker, Iâm the one on top.â
âYouâre horrible!â you screech, but at the same time, youâre giggling now.
âTell me you love it,â he insists, leaning in to press his lips to your neck. âTell me you donât want me to fuck you stupid. That you donât want me to sink my fangs into this pretty throat and make you mine, my eternal mate, untouchable to anyone but me.â
It does sound nice, and you shiver as Wonwoo presses his cold body down against yours.
âIâll enjoy it once youâre turned,â Wonwoo breathes. âYou wonât be able to be bratty with me. Iâll ask you what's on your mind and youâll have to answer.â
âIâm just thinking how nice this is going to be,â you admit.
âNice?â He laughs, pulling away to look down at you.Â
âObviously it will be a lot to figure out,â you back pedal slightly, âbut⊠I donât know, you really are my soulmate, and I know youâll take care of me.â
The vampire simply blinks.Â
âWhat?â you ask, cupping his face.
âThis is the first time youâve admitted it,â Wonwoo points out.Â
âI wouldnât let you bite me if you werenât,â you remind him. âWouldnât let you fuck me-â
âI havenât fucked you yet,â your soulmate grins, pushing his hips so his cock brushes by your clit as if to prove his point.
âAnd Iâm devastated,â you say dramatically. âPlease, Wonwoo- just fuck me!â
Wonwoo presses his lips to yours, and you love that heâs smiling into the kiss. You tangle your fingers in his hair, hooking your legs tighter around his hips. Youâre still so wet from his fingers, and each small drag of his cock between your pussy lips feels like heaven.Â
Heâs such a tease, but you kind of love it.
The vampire adjusts slightly, reaching between your bodies, and then his cock slides into you. Itâs just the head at first, but itâs enough to have you gasping and clawing at him. He thrusts shallowly, pushing deeper and deeper until his hips are flush to your own and every impressive inch of him is stretching you open.
âFuck-â you whimper, toes curling from how full you feel.
Wonwoo collects one of your hands, linking your fingers and pressing it down against the pillow. âAre you sure youâre ready for this, my pretty human?â
âUh huh,â you nod, swallowing thickly. âI told you,â you lean up, letting your lips ghost past his while you stare into his eyes, âravage me.â
Your vampire lover groans, smashing his mouth to yours and squeezing your hand, then he begins to thrust into you and your mind goes completely blank. He fills you up perfectly- itâs like you were always meant to be full in this way.Â
Now that youâve tasted this, how can you ever get enough?
You can tell heâs holding back, can tell heâs still trying to be careful with your fragile form. You lock your legs tighter around his hips, a wordless encouragement to go harder. You wonder what itâs going to be like once youâre on his level, once youâre a vampire like him. If sex with him feels this good and heâs only at a fraction of his power, you bet undying fucking will kill you all over again.
Each snap of his hips presses his cock deep into your core, and your walls greedily eat him up. Youâre moaning desperately against his mouth, squeezing his hand while tangling your fingers through his hair with the other.Â
Wonwooâs fangs drag by your lip, teasing you just enough to be on the verge of painful.Â
Youâre so lost in him you donât even care, you bite him back, tugging on his curls and whimpering a sound of affirmation. This time, when his teeth make contact with your lip, itâs with enough force to pierce.Â
Wonwoo groans immediately, suckling on your lower lip. Itâs throbbing slightly, but unlike when he goes for your neck, his teeth arenât still inside of you. Heâs simply made a small incision, and now your vampire lover is making the most of it, kissing you so greedily that you canât even taste the metallic proof of what heâs just done.
He simply canât get enough of you, and you canât get enough of him. You push on the hand capturing yours to the bed and Wonwoo relents, allowing you to grab at his shoulder while he fucks you harder, pressing you into the mattress.
With his fingers now free, he shoves them between your bodies, rubbing your clit and making your legs shake around his hips.Â
With each lick and suck at your bleeding lip, heâs getting rougher with you. Your lifeâs blood is giving him strength, making him more feral, and youâre enjoying the show.Â
Your pussy is throbbing again, just like your lip, and you know youâre achingly close to another orgasm. When has cumming ever been this easy? Wonwoo feels like a dream, or perhaps a nightmare, youâre still not sure.
âClose, darling?â Wonwoo asks, dragging his tongue across your teeth. You taste something on him, and realize heâs bitten himself, allowing his blood to heal your lip wound just as suddenly as it had been given.Â
You nod, crying out as he rubs your clit harder. He stares down at you, in the dark there are angular shadows on his face, his pretty cheekbones all sharp-
âYou lookâŠâ he licks his lips, âbeautiful.â
âWonwoo-â you whimper, body shuddering at the praise, your core twisting and aching as he continues to fuck into you wildly.
âThatâs it,â the vampire coos, âcum on my cock, I need to feel you.â
You literally canât help yourself. His voice is too sexy, his cock is too big, and youâre way too deep into the kinkiness of bloodsharing vampire sex to refuse any command he gives you. You let out a cry of ecstasy as your second orgasm of the night slams into you, ravaging your form and making you see stars.
Wonwoo buries his face against your neck, teasing you with his teeth and tounge while he fucks you through his high. With each second of overstimulated pleasure, you hang on the edge of anticipation, wondering if heâs about to bite you-
But he doesnât. He simply works you through your orgasm until youâre a shaking mess.
You can feel tears in your eyes, but youâre not quite sure why theyâre there.
When Wonwoo looks down at you again, he notices your tears, his brows furrowing. But he doesnât question you on it, he simply brushes them away with his thumb while you shiver and recollect yourself after that mind numbing high.
You drag his face in for a kiss, pouring all your emotions into the merging of your lips. It must be clear to him that youâre okay, that youâre feeling just a little broken right now- but to be fair, you had asked him to ravage you.
There are underlying feelings being brought up, and in the periphery of your mind, youâre questioning your own mortality.
This is your last night on earth as a human, your last hour even- and although you know Wonwoo will take care of you, thereâs something scary about it.
Youâre diving into the deep, dark, unknown with your new soulmate, entrusting him as your guide after living an entire life without trusting anyone.
Trusting feels foreign to you, but you do trust Wonwoo, and thatâs a scary thought in and of itself.
âOkay,â you say, swallowing thickly and letting out a shaky breath, âIâm ready for more.â
âIâd almost worried Iâd broken you,â Wonwoo admits, pressing another soft kiss to your lips.
âIt was a good broken,â you tell him, heart swelling in your chest at the fact that heâd been concerned for you.Â
âAnd now my little human wants more,â Wonwoo muses. âYouâre not as fragile as you look, are you, darling?â
You shake your head.
âThink you can get on your knees for me?â the vampire asks, pushing his body weight off of you.
âUh huh,â you nod, whimpering a little at the loss of his cock from your core. You get into position, turning your back to him and adjusting on your knees, wiggling you ass gently to entice him.
âPretty human,â Wonwoo breathes, hands ghosting down your sides before taking two fistfuls of your bum and squeezing.Â
You feel his cock at your entrance again, and he pushes into you, making you both moan. In this position it almost feels like he hits deeper. You go fully doggy, resting your face against his pillows and arching your back.
âIâd tell you to be good for me, but Iâm pretty sure Iâve fucked the brat out of you already. Isnât that right, darling?â He lands a gentle smack to your ass that has you whimpering.Â
Heâs such a cocky asshole and it makes you groan. You can feel yourself throb around him at his words, betraying what you really think about the line heâs just used on you.
âThatâs what I thought.â You can practically hear him grinning, and his hands move to your waist. His touch is almost bruising, but it feels so good as he begins to thrust into you again. Each movement has his hips hitting your ass, and the sound of sex fills the room.
You love the noises heâs making, soft, breathy groans, and deep rumbles that border on growls. Thereâs no time for talking anymore, your mind is much more preoccupied in the pleasure building within you both.
Youâre still sensitive from two orgasms, so when you slip your hand under your body to rub your clit, your pussy immediately reacts. You clench tightly around Wonwoo, who lets out a moan at the sensation, fucking you even harder and faster.
Each thrust has you crying out now, whines of desperation slipping out of you while you rub your clit, eyes shut.Â
Suddenly, Wonwoo is wrapping a hand around the front of your throat, pulling you up onto your knees with your back to his chest. His lips ghost by your ear. âSo eager to cum again?â he asks.
You can only nod, grabbing at the forearm now pinned against your front while Wonwooâs other hand tightens around your neck. Heâs buried deep inside of you now, unmoving, and youâve never felt this full.
âYou know what happens when you cum, donât you, darling?âÂ
âI-â Youâre so delirious from his cock you canât even think.
ââWhen we cum, you can turn me,â thatâs what you said, wasnât it, pet?â Wonwoo lets out a chuckle. âAre you really that eager? Or just a little dim with my cock buried so deep in this perfect pussy of yours?â
âI remember,â you gasp, head beginning to swim with how hard heâs gripping your throat.
âSo you are eager,â the vampire confirms. âThatâs cute.âÂ
He lets go of you, pushing you down to the bed. His hand finds the back of your neck and he holds your face down, grabbing your hip with the other. âI guess you can cum as fast as you want, little pet. Iâd be happy to taste you again.â
Youâre gasping against the pillow, enjoying how rough heâs being with you now. Thereâs something about having his hand on your neck, keeping you down while he begins to fuck into you again.Â
âAre you close?â you ask, enjoying the groans leaving his own lips.
Wonwoo laughs. âWhen you cum, I cum.â
âLucky me,â you whisper, reaching for your clit again. Your pussy pulses with ecstasy as you begin to rub the sensitive nub, your eyes closing from the pleasure.Â
âNaughty human,â Wonwoo states, but thereâs something like pride in his tone. âI guess I havenât fucked the brat out of you just yet.â
âYou love that Iâm a brat,â you insist. âIt gives you something you want to control, and we both know how much you like control.â
Wonwooâs thrusts falter ever so slightly. âI didnât realize you knew me so well, little soulmate.â
âI do,â you groan. âJust like I know that if I start begging, youâll really lose your head.â
Wonwoo lets out a laugh, and you see it as a challenge.
âPlease,â you whimper, rubbing your clit harder and cutting off your soulmateâs laugh. âPlease, Wonwoo, Iâm so close-â
The vampire behind you lets out a growl, fucking you faster. His grip on your neck pushes you down against the bed more, but it does nothing to muffle the begging thatâs beginning to tumble past your lips.
âWant you to fill me up. Want you to make me see stars. Want you to bite me like only you can-â
âFuck-â Wonwoo groans.
Suddenly heâs letting go of your neck and flipping you over. Youâre not on your back for even a moment before heâs pushing into your core again, his lips eager against your own. His tongue invades your mouth, shutting up your begging while you tangle your fingers through his hair.
One of his hands is planted on the pillow next to you, and the other is on your hip, digging into your skin while he fucks you so hard the bed shakes.
âPlease,â you whimper, so close to the edge you can almost taste it again.
Wonwooâs mouth moves to your throat and your entire body tenses with anticipation, teetering on the edge of pleasure that you know is going to be nothing like anything youâve ever experienced before.
You drag your fingers against his scalp, panting hard. âBite me,â you beg. âBite me, please- Iâll cum so hard if you just bite me-â
The vampire lets out a primal groan, and then his teeth are sinking into your flesh. The throbbing sensation erupts through your entire body, going straight to your core, which clenches desperately around Wonwooâs cock.Â
A strangled cry leaves your lips as your orgasm overtakes you. Your grip tightens in Wonwooâs hair, holding him to your throat as you ascend to a height of pleasure that has you weak all over-Â
From the noises leaving your soulmate, you know heâs just cum too, and the thought makes your body tingle as he drinks steadily from your neck.Â
His thrusts begin to slow, but the speed to which heâs devouring you remains a constant. Suddenly, you realize that thereâs no coming back from cloud 9, youâre simply floating- floating, floating, with only his hair as your anchor, but soon, you begin to lose your grip on even that.
Your throat is really pulsing now, but itâs getting noticeably weaker, and the heat of the bite is dying down. Maybe itâs not the only thing dying, you realize, with your eyes closed and your lids too heavy to lift.
Something presses to your lips, filling your mouth with a familiar flavour.Â
Strawberries and stone fruits.
You do your best to swallow, but itâs kind of difficult. Youâre so tired, so very tired-
âDrink up, darling,â Wonwoo says. His voice feels far away. âCome back to me. Iâm not done with you yet.â
Part of you wishes you could simply drift off, but your soulmate's words are enticing. You push yourself to do as he says, drinking the sweet nectar and regaining your strength, drawing you back to him.Â
When youâre finally able to open your eyes, Wonwoo isnât on top of you anymore. Heâs laying in bed next to you, watching.Â
You roll onto your side, mirroring him. âDid I pass out?â
âI warned you that might happen,â he reminds you, reaching out to push a strand of hair away from your face.Â
His touch sends sparks through your body and you lick your lips, feeling pulled to the man in front of you. Thatâs when you realize, the lights are still off, but you can see Wonwoo perfectly. âIâm like you now,â you whisper.
âYouâre like me,â Wonwoo agrees. âDo you have any regrets?â
âNo,â you shake your head. âDo you?â
Heâs quiet for a moment. âJust one.â
âYeah?â You shift closer, palms flattening against his cold chest.Â
âAfter you passed out, I realized thereâs one thing I never said to you while you were human, not in so many words, at least.âÂ
âItâs not like youâve known me long,â you try to assure him.
âThat doesnât matter,â Wonwoo insists. âI still should have said it. Like you wanting to experience me while still human, I should have said it while you still had a heart that beats.â
âI hate to break it to you, mister vampire,â you grin, taking his hand and pressing it to your chest, âbut my dead heart is beating for you the same way yours beats for me. Just say it now.â
Wonwoo takes his hand from your chest, reaching up to cup your cheek. âI love you, even though I thought Iâd never love anyone. I thought Iâd be alone forever, but now⊠here you are. And I⊠I love you.âÂ
You grin at your vampire mate, adoring how vulnerable heâs being with you. âI also thought Iâd be alone forever,â you admit. âThought Iâd die young and bloody, which, I guess is kind of true, but youâve given me something new, something I could have never imagined, and I canât wait to explore this second life with you. I love you too, Wonwoo, as crazy as it sounds.â
Wonwoo grins, and you return the expression. His thumb moves up to drag past your teeth. âThe fangs suit you, my love,â he muses.
The petname makes you smile wider, shifting closer and wrapping your leg around his hip, mounting the pretty vampire. âHungry,â you whisper, leaning down to press your lips to his neck.
âWeâll have to go get you some food.â
âNot for that,â you laugh, licking his throat. âFor you.â
âAre you sure youâre strong enough, darling?â Wonwoo asks. âYouâve just been turned, maybe you should rest-â
âIâve got strength enough to have you again, that is⊠if you have the energy, my big, scary, vampire master.â
Now itâs his turn to moan at the new petname, even if it is said slightly in jest.
âStill a brat,â Wonwoo muses, fingers skimming down your sides.Â
âYouâll be entertained forever,â you insist.
âAnd what if master tells you to be a good girl and keep your pretty mouth shut?â
You laugh. âThen youâd miss me after a minute and ask me to start begging again.â
Wonwoo sighs in defeat, then heâs rolling the two of you so youâre on your back, pressed between him and the mattress. âI guess we might as well start your new life off with a bang, shouldnât we, my love?â
âIâd be mad if we didnât,â you admit.
Wonwoo only laughs, pressing his lips to yours. You might have forever with him, but right now, youâre as eager and needy as youâve ever been, and he doesnât mind catering to you, not one bit.Â
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âBratty baby is at it again,â Jeonghan says fondly, watching you saunter away from the table with Mingyu toward the bar. âServes you right for staring at that juice box.â
âYouâre not going to take my side on this one?â Wonwoo laughs, amused at the night's turn of events.
âNot a chance,â the long-haired vampire grins. âI donât know why youâd even need to look at any of these fang bunnies with a soulmate like her.â
Wonwoo sighs, knowing his friend is right. He still canât help but defend himself. âA man gets thirsty.â
âThatâs what this is for,â Jeonghan retorts, swirling the liquid in his wine glass. âYou gave up fang bunnies and juice boxes the moment you met your soulmate, and we both know it.â
âYeah, yeah,â Wonwoo shakes his head, eyes shifting to you again. He supposes itâs only fair that you get to flirt with the bartender after heâd just been caught looking at a scantily clad woman, but the fairness of the situation does little to lessen the fire building inside of him.
You should know by now that he only has eyes for you⊠even if his gaze wanders from time to time. He canât help his predatory instincts, although, he should get more of a manage on them. In fact, he should stop bringing you to vampire bars altogether, but itâs difficult to resist a night out amongst his brood mates.Â
âWe all know this is a kink of theirs,â Joshua muses. âThey fight a little, piss each other off, and then they fuck in the back of Mingyuâs car while he drives them home like a chauffeur.â
âThatâs only happened twice,â Wonwoo insists.
Joshua scoffs loudly. âMingyu had to implement a no fucking in his jeep policy, it definitely happened more than twice.â
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lucky girl



pairing : model!jeonghan x fem!reader
content : smut (mdni), angst, fluff, fake dating, unrequited (but not rlly) love, friends to strangers to lovers
in which : jeonghan has no interest in a relationship, however it seems that everyone else is sticking their nose into his nonexistent love life. youâve been in love with him for as long as you can remember, but that was ages ago. he shouldnât remember someone like you, but he does. and he wants you to be his girlfriend (just for a little while though, right?)
warnings : public sex TWICE (this mf fucks u everywhere but a BED), couch sex (see what i mean???), oral (m & f receiving), unprotected sex (be safe iâm begging), idiots in love vibes like so strongly you two are dorks fr, dirty talk, yâall want each other so bad, praise, cockiness, like one innuendo, a bunch of other idols make features in this (twice, txt, le sserafim, and svt ofc), mentions of rehab, crying, âarguingâ, jealousy, pining and yearning and things of that nature
wc : 14.9K words
note : this took me so much longer than i thought it would but itâs finally here đđ written from this request
Junior year of highschool is when you first fell in love with Yoon Jeonghan.
You were the new girl. The transfer student. The awkward, hormonal, sixteen year old girl who felt oh so small in such a big school. The nobody.
Pretending like the lingering stares, the pointing, the whisperingâall of itâwas just a figment of your imagination was easy. You had been used to tuning things out. At acting like it didnât phase you.
Private school was different than public school. Too different. The only reason you were in this place is because you were sent to live with your aunt because of the fact that your mother was in rehab and your dad wasnât in the picture. Many of the public schools in the area werenât the best, so she pulled some extra money from her savings to send you one of the nicer, private schools.
You were grateful, for her concern regarding where you went to school, but the huge contrast from transitioning to this new place was anything but easy. You may have looked just like everyone else, but you never felt like them. A bunch of self obsessed, privileged, stuck up rich kids. Yeah, you werenât that. Not by a long shot. Itâs like they could tell you didnât belong here, but you already knew that.
All of them except for him.
Jeonghan had heard the mumbled talk of your arrival since he arrived on campus. He didnât get what the big idea was. New kids came all the time, bought their way in with mommy and daddyâs help. Each and every other student here was one in the same. Predictable. Boring.
âShit, look, there she is,â Joshua whispered amongst the small group of boys, his head jerking in your direction. The rest of themâMinghao, Mingyu, Soonyoung, and Jeonghanâall spared you a single glance or two.
Minghao chuckled dryly. âSheâs gonna get eaten alive.â
"She's kinda hot though, donât you think?" Soonyoung mumbled, trailing his eyes over your body. "That skirt is way too small for her."
âItâs like six in the morning. Can you not be horny right now?â Mingyu sighed, yet Soonyoungâs gaze remained on you until you disappeared from his line of sight. Jeonghan remained silent.
Joshua nudged his friend. âWhat? You have nothing to say?â
âWhat is there to say?â Jeonghan asked, swirling around his iced coffee that had been way too expensive to taste so cheap. âSheâs a girl and sheâs new.â Soonyoung booed him, loudly, attracting the attention of other passing students.
âYouâre no fun.â He said and crossed his arms. Jeonghan gave him no response. âWhatever. How long do you think sheâll last?â
âIâll give her until the end of the day,â Mingyu nodded. The others looked at him in disbelief, which made the boy roll his eyes. âWhat? Iâm an optimist.â
Soonyoung hummed in thought, weighing his available options. âFour hours max.â
Minghao shook his head. âTwo and a half.â
âIâm gonna sayâŠOne hour.â Joshua added. Then they all turned their heads to Jeonghan. He didnât respond until the staring became unbearable.
âGod, youâre all such pessimists, you know that?â He scoffed. âIâm not doing this with you today.â
âYou have faith in her,â Minghao teased, poking the older boy in the side. âYouâre so easy to read.â
âCut that shit out.â Jeonghan hissed, pushing away Minghaoâs hand. Minghao, Mingyu, and Joshua giggled. He was so easy to piss off.
âIâm gonna go talk to her,â Soonyoung cracked his knuckles with a confidentâbordering on arrogantâsmile.
âSeriously, donâtââ Minghao sighed, but the other boy was beyond reason. By the time he even said anything, Soonyoung was literally in your face.
The expression on your face was pensive, relaxed even. UntilâŠ
âHey, new girl.â
You looked up, your eyes looking over him with disinterest. Soonyoung cleared his throat when you didnât reply, running his hand through his hair in an attempt to relieve the awkward atmosphere.
âIâm Soonyoung, but you can call me Hoshi.â
âNo.â You deadpanned.
His eyes widened. Were you serious? He could hear the others trying to keep in their laughter behind him.
âIs there something you need?â You asked, raising one of your eyebrows. Soonyoung stammered, only managing to speak the words âIâŠâ or âwhat?â before he sighed and lowered his head.
âHoshi, are you done making yourself look stupid yet?â Mingyu shouted, stopping between almost every word so he could laugh. By now, there was an even bigger scene being made by Mingyuâs additional comment, much to your embarrassment.
âExcuse me,â you mumbled to him as you scurried off to the bathroom, leaving not only Soonyoung shocked but also the little audience you had gathered shocked as well.
âWow, what a smooth talker.â Joshua clapped, a wide grin on his face. âShe was all over you.â
Minghao giggled. âI recorded the entire thing. Hey, who should I send this to first?â
âOh fuck off,â Soonyoung hissed, his face flushed with embarrassment. âNobody needs to see that shit.â
âRight, like half the school hasnât already.â Jeonghan gestured to the multitude of people still lingering around in the hallways, huddled in groups whispering about the events that had just happened. Glancing at Joshua after you were gone, he smirked.
âSo?â Joshua asked. âWhatâs your judgement?â
Jeonghan sipped the last of his drink, shaking it around and poking at the ice with his straw to see if there was any left. When he discovered none, he discarded the cup in the trash and crossed his arms over his chest. âI like her.â
You spent very little time in the bathroom, your visit only being to calm your nerves and steady your thoughts, but you didnât expect to see the same boy and the rest of his friends huddled outside the bathroom waiting for you.
Wide-eyed, you stared between the five of them.âUmâŠhello?â
âHi!â Mingyu smiled at you brightly, side eyeing Jeonghan when he nudged him aside. A quiet gasp slips past your lips; this boy was gorgeous.
âI assume you have a name? Or should we continue calling you new girl?â
âMy nameâŠ?â You repeated, feeling your body growing warm at the proximity between the two of you. âOh, my name. Iâm [Y/n].â Jeonghan nodded, and then he smiled at you. You felt even hotter now. A little dumb, too, certain that you were embarrassing yourself.
âThatâs cute,â he said, still smiling softly. Jeonghan threw one of his arms over your shoulder, keeping you close to him as he and the rest of his friends started to walk down the hallway. âSo then, youâll sit with us at lunch, right [Y/n]?â You stared at him, dumbfounded, unable to believe that he was actually being serious with you. Soonyoung, finding this funny, couldnât help but laugh.
âWhoâs stammering now?â He quipped, earning him a glare from Jeonghan. Soonyoung didnât speak again.
âSit with you?â You asked again, and Jeonghan nodded. âAre you sure?â Everyoneâs eyes seemed to be on you as you were basically escorted down the hall with Jeonghan at your side, except this time it wasnât your imagination. For some reason it felt like you were being stared at now more than ever.
âOf course weâre sure.â Joshua reassured you. When he looked close enough to fully take in the look on your face, he gave you a smile that was full of sympathy. âIgnore them. Theyâre all assholes. Weâre the nice ones!â
Joshua was right, in a way. Jeonghan and his friends were the nicest group of assholes youâve ever been associated with. It was one of those âmean to everyone except youâ type of dynamics, especially with Jeonghan himself. You knew it wasnât wise to, but you couldnât help how your heart would beat faster whenever he was around since he only seemed to regard you as a close friend and nothing more.
You also couldnât help but notice that he was as oblivious as he was cute. The others noticed, (Joshua was the first, obviously, then Minghao, then Mingyu, and then Soonyoung, who was heartbroken that youâd choose Jeonghan over him, and you didnât know if he was joking or not) but he seemed like the only one who couldnât get a hint. Even when you were being as direct and obvious as possible, Jeonghan still remained as unaffected by your affection as a white crayon did on white paper.
By senior year, you and Jeonghan started to grow apart. It was gradual, falling out of touch with one another as the last school year just passed you both by, until it seemed like Jeonghan was once again nothing but the cute boy you knew nothing about like he had been on your first day. The rest of the boys were devastated, Joshua most of all.
Aside from you, it seemed like he was the one who wanted Jeonghan to quit being dull and realize you liked him. Just tell him already, thatâs what heâd always say. You always said you would, only to end up doing the opposite.
What if Jeonghan didnât feel the same way? What if it destroyed your friendship? What if he never wanted anything to do with you after you told him? Each question seemed more unbearable than the last. It was easier to love him than to lose him.
The last time you saw him was at graduation. After the ceremony, roaming around the parking lot past all the smiling families taking pictures of their children with their brand new diplomas, looking for your auntâs carâyou ran into him.
â[Y/n]!â He called out to you, waving both of his arms in the air to draw your attention. He hugged you once you were close enough, squeezing you a little bit. âIâm sad now, weâre not going to see each other every day anymore,â he pouted, and you smiled, even though the thought of that saddened you just as much.
Having him act so naturally with you threw you for such a loop. Talking to him like this made it feel like your friendship hadnât come to an end, like you two were old friends who had never been apart.
âDonât be sad. Iâm sure weâll run into each other again.â You continued to smile, trying hard to make sure it didnât look fake. You needed to believe what you were saying if you wanted him to do the same. Luckily for you it seemed effective, because Jeonghanâs face soon broke into a smile as well before he held his pinky up to you.
âPromise?â
Now you were smiling for real. Jeonghan, at the ripe age of eighteen, still believed deeply in pinky promises. They were sacred, never to be broken, those were his words. Others may have found him childish for this, you found it noble.
Nodding, you linked your pinky with his. âPromise.â
The promise you made with Jeonghan turned five today. Five years since senior year ended, five years since you made that promise with him, five years since youâve seen Yoon Jeonghanâs face in person.
Now you saw him everywhere; on billboards, in ads, plastered on posters in the windows of just about every storeâeverywhere you went, Jeonghanâs face was sure to be there.
He was certainly doing better than you, no doubt. Odds are he wouldnât even recognize you anymore. You worked at the local Ihop, drive your auntâs old Toyota Camry, trying to save up enough money to move out of her house and into your own apartment.
You had wanted to attend college, even if only for a little, but your aunt only had enough money stashed away to send you to that ridiculously pricey private school, not to mention room she was already taking care of you for your mom while she was stillâŠaway, and you couldnât afford to go into debt or pay anyone back.
So while Jeonghan walked runways in Milan and New York, you stayed in town and missed him every time his name was mentioned by one of your coworkers, forcing away the feelings you harbored for him.
Something like that was bound to happen to him, though. He was already so handsome, and his parents no doubt had the connections needed to allow something like that for their son. You were happy for him. Even after all this time, you continued to remain his biggest supporter. Youâd buy every product he endorsed, watch any content he was featured in, and youâd stare at his pictures in awe, unable to believe that he just always seemed to get more and more good looking.
To Jeonghan, it was different. He enjoyed the attention. He liked being told by other people how handsome he was. He liked having people who adored him. But that was about it. Not once did he enjoy waking up early, rushing from shoot to shoot, sitting through meetings, none of it. He could live without the pressure to keep smiling, or the nagging from his parents, orâworst of allâthe questions on his love life.
Jeonghan had never dated anyone since becoming a model, not even in private. There were zero scandals regarding a romantic relationship when it came to him, but the media was still unconvinced. He wondered how or why they always found the time to be so nosy. Why couldnât they understand thatâs just not what he was looking for right now?
âSo Jeonghan, I think you all know the question on every one of our minds, right?â Jihyo asked with a smile, shifting around in her seat a little. Jeonghan responded with his convincing fake laughsâhe had to have them mastered by now after all the invasive questions heâd constantly be asked by people like the paparazzi, or in this case, talk-show hosts. âIs there a special girl in your life that youâre hiding from us?â
The audience erupted into a fit of âoooâsâ and âaahâsâ all while Jeonghan tried to hide his discomfort with the subject. âHonestly, Jihyo? There really is nobody right now. Iâm justâŠnot interested in dating.â
âOh, come on! Are you sure youâre not seeing anyone in secret?â The sound of Jihyoâs laughter echoed through the studio as is blended with the reactions from the audience. Jeonghan laughed along with her, wondering how much longer heâd be here. Heâd already had to have a long meeting with his parents and his agency this morning, then done a product endorsement for a cosmetics brand afterwards, and now he was here, entertaining Jihyo and her live studio audience. Today was relatively low maintenance for him, so after he left here there was only one thing he wanted to do before going home; eat.
Jeonghan shook his head, a small smile on his face. âIf I were seeing someone, they wouldnât be a secret.â
Jihyoâs face lit up in surprise, her mouth parting as she took in his response. âWow! It seems like Jeonghan is that kind of boyfriend, huh?â Various reactions came from the crowd, most of them being screams of Jeonghanâs name praising him for his response. âAll right, thatâs all the time we have for today, but tune in tomorrow to hear Jo Yuri talk about her acting debut! Thatâs all for now!â
âAlright, thatâs it people! Letâs wrap it up!â
Jeonghan exhaled with relief, saying a polite goodbye to Jihyo before he excused himself off the set and to his car. He cursed when he noticed how dark the sky was beginning to get. Most of the places he wanted to go would be closing by now. He thought hard to remember the places that stayed open late, then remembered that the local Ihop was always open. He wasnât the biggest fan of the place, not by a long shot, but heâd just have to suck it up for the sake of his hunger.
Business at work had been slow today. It was only Monday, and you never got too much of a crowd during the start of the week, especially not when it was so early in the morning. Chaewon had suggested the two of you take a short break in the bathroom (though knowing her, she just wanted to gossip).
âNo way, [Y/n]. Youâre telling me you really knew Jeonghan in high school?â Chaewon asked you, leaning against the bathroom sink as she brushed some of her hair out of her face. âWhat was he like?â
You shrugged as you washed your hands. âHe was nice. Well, he was nice to me.â This made Chaewon gasp and grab onto your shoulder, pressing her lips together to try and hide the smile creeping onto her face.
âOh my gosh, he was totally into you!â
Yoon Jeonghan? Into you? You laughed dryly, really finding your friendâs enthusiasm cute, but at the same time you seriously doubted it. If what he said in those interviews were true, there was no chance. He wasnât interested in dating; in relationships altogether.
You were just about to respond to her when the door to the bathroom flew open. Sakura, your manager, was standing in the doorway staring at the two of you like sheâd caught you doing something you shouldnât have.
âWhat are you two still doing in here?â She asked. âSomeone is waiting to have their order taken.â
âComing,â you sighed, patting your hands dry with three paper towels too many and rushing out behind Sakura. You approached one of the booths closer to the entrance, notepad in hand. âWelcome to Ihop, what can Iââ
The person sitting in the booth lowers the menu, and time seems to stop. He looks up at you. You look down at him. It was like neither of you could believe you were seeing each other in this setting, of all places.
âJeongâŠhan?â You mumbled, blinking rapidly to see if he was really the person sitting there. He couldnât really be here, could he? But then he smirked and you were convinced; he was real.
âItâs good to see you too, [Y/n].â He muses, flipping back and forth through the menu a few more times before setting in down on the table. He soaks in the dumbfounded look on your face with an overly smug smile. âDonât just stand there, sit.â
âIâm the waitress, I canât justââ
âSit.â
You slid down into the seat across from him without missing a beat. A part of you felt embarrassed for giving into him so easily, the part of you with dignity.
âWhat are you doing here?â You asked, which got you an amused laugh from Jeonghan.
âIâm hungry, [Y/n]. Why else do people come to Ihop?â
Well, it was good to know he was still a smart ass after all this time. Even if you were attracted to him, then and now, you still couldnât help but roll your eyes. âOkay, you know thatâs not what I mean.â
Jeonghan tilted his head to one side. âI live here too, remember?â Then he sighed and laughed weakly. âHas it really been that long?â
A frown found its way onto your lips. Maybe it has been that long, it was like Jeonghan was suddenly a stranger to you even after the time youâd spent together in school. Thinking about that made something inside of you ache.
âI guess it has.â You mumbled. Your eyes remained locked on the table and not Jeonghan, not even when he started to give you his order. Sliding out of the seat, you gave him your usual service industry smile. âIâll be right back with that.â
You scrambled to the kitchen, handing off the order to the cooks. âHey, Chaewon, can you go bring the customer out there his drink?â
Slightly skeptical, Chaewon glanced down at the glass in your hand yet took it anyway. âWhy canât you go bring it to him? You already took his order.â
âJust help me out, okay? Just this once?â The girl sighed, mumbling under her breath as she exited the kitchen. You try to take this moment to finally catch your breath and calm your nerves, but itâs quickly ruined when you hear a shriek, followed by Chaewon running back to the kitchen, a starstruck look on her face.
âYoon Jeonghan is in our restaurant,â she says, her hand clutching the front of her shirt. âAnd heâs asking for you, [Y/n].â
Of course heâs asking for you. There was no way youâd get out of this little reunion with him so easily. Jeonghan never let things be simple, youâd learned that quickly from your time being friends with him.
âJust bring the food once itâs ready, Chae,â you muttered, walking out of the kitchen and back to the booth Jeonghan was seated at. He looked up at you, pointing to the spot across from him, and you sat. âIs there something you want from me, Jeonghan?â
âJust some company,â He replied with a faux pout. He noticed that you were still looking at him like you could see through his lie, so he shrugged and smiled. âOkay, fine. I really did come here to eat, but I do need help with something else too.â
Raising your eyebrows, you urged him to continue. âI need you to be my girlfriend.â If you had opened your eyes any wider, they probably might have popped out of your head.
âW-What?â You shouted. Jeonghan put one of his fingers to his lips to shush you, which only helped to get you quiet and not to calm your racing heart. âBut youâre always sayingâŠâ
âListen,â He held one of your hand with both of his. âI know, I know. Iâm always saying Iâm not looking to date right now. But thatâs exactly why I need you. Iâm hoping to get everyone off my fucking back even if itâs just for a little while. Once the news of our relationship dies down, we can call it quits.â
You felt like this was a really vivid dream; like your subconscious was playing an elaborate trick on you and that none of this was actually real. Jeonghan squeezed your hand and looked at you expectantly. This mustâve been really important to him, and he was counting on you. Curse your simple heart, seven years had passed and you still felt like the love struck sixteen year old you were when you first met him.
This was a bad idea. No, this was a terrible idea. You should tell him that. There is no way you should sayâ
âOkay, fine. But only until the news dies down.â
Jeonghan grinned, visibly pleased with your response.
âI knew I could count on you.â
Thinking with your brain was always hard for you to do whenever you even thought about him, so having him make such a large request of you was basically keeping you from acting with any sort of rationality.
But Jeonghan didnât need to know all that. You propped your elbow up on the cool surface of the table and leaned your head into the palm of your hand, swallowing down your apprehension. âWhat are friends for?â
When you woke up the next morning, the only thing on your mind was Jeonghan. Your interaction with him at your job hadnât been a dream. He had asked you to be his (pretend) girlfriend, and you had agreed. You partly regretted the decision like you would a hangover, knowing that you still had feelings for him and telling him youâd go along with his plans could only end so many ways. Youâd have to stop thinking with your heart so often.
In your moment of doubt, you received a text from Jeonghan. After he had finished his very late lunch yesterday, he tore off a piece of the receipt and scribbled down his phone number on it for you to keep, leaving you behind with a generous tip and a fuzzy feeling in your stomach. Fucking butterflies.
Heâd also left you a very lovely, romantic text.
Iâm picking you up at 7:45.
Ever the charmer. You checked the time; it was exactly 7. You groaned and hoped that this wouldnât become an everyday thing, you didnât even go into work this early.
Jeonghan ended up arriving outside your auntâs house ten minutes later than he said he would, which only made you feel dumb for racing against the clock to make yourself look presentable.
He kept his eyes on you as you buckled up. âGood morning.â You side-eyed him, just barely making out the stupid lopsided grin on his lips.
âFor you, maybe.â
âYouâll get used to it, I already have.â
So this would be an everyday thing. Great.
Accompanying Jeonghan around had given you a unique perspective on your own life. You had already thought there was a lot on your own plate, but Jeonghan, you werenât sure how he handled it all. Sitting through meetings, fittings, hair and makeup, and photoshoot after photoshoot was tiring you out and you werenât even the model.
You did like the rush of pride you got whenever Jeonghan introduced you as his girlfriend. Getting to see the shocked look on the faces of the people who worked beside him made you feel like you were important. If you didnât have to get up so early all the time, maybe this was something you could get used to.
âItâs boring, right?â Jeonghan said, pulling you out of your thoughts.
âWhat do you mean?â
He sighed, waving away the man that was wiping off his makeup. âThe sitting around, the waiting, all of it. Youâre bored, arenât you?â
You raised one of your eyebrows. âWhy would you think Iâm bored?â You asked. âAre you bored?â
âObviously,â he scoffed in reply. âI wouldâve rather done pretty much anything else. I mentioned being a model, like, one time and they just went with it. I didnât wanna argue with my parents, though.â He shrugged, and that was it.
There was a sudden awkward tension in the air with Jeonghanâs overly honest confession. You glanced at the man who was in charge of removing his makeup, sharing a sheepish look with him before breaking eye contact. He was two for two on the eye opening revelations today, and you werenât too sure you could handle a third.
Clearing your throat, you tried to think of a way to steer the conversation into a different direction. âSo, uh, where to after this?â
âThe gym. I wouldâve gone tomorrow but Joshua said heâd meet me there.â
Finally, a break in this drag of a schedule of his. And youâd get to see Joshua. You could feel your boredom melting away like ice on a hot day as you got up and stretched.
âIâll be in the car.â
So, about the visit to the gymâŠ
It was fine at first. Normal. You greeted Joshua, hugged him, expressed how good it was to see him and how much you had missed him after all this time, and he smiled and done the same.
Speaking of Joshua, he had almost screamed when Jeonghan mentioned that you and him were seeing each other, and when he looked at you to confirm that he was telling the truth, he did scream, earning him confused and concerned stares from the people around you. Lying to him warded off the happy feeling you had built up on the way over here in a heartbeat, so you stayed silent for the duration of his workout with Jeonghan.
âShit, dude, I gotta go. Something just came up,â Joshua apologized quickly and rushed out of the building, leaving just you, Jeonghan, and a small handful of other people rich or important enough to get into this private space.
You werenât sure why, maybe it was the hot, sticky air of the gym. Maybe it was Jeonghan sitting there, all sweaty and panting and looking at you with that stupidly sexy smirk on his face. Maybe it was a bunch of other things you couldnât bring your mind to conjure up the words for, but something was about to happen, you could feel it.
âI should shower.â Jeonghan suddenly said, parting his sweaty body from the machine he had been occupying. His eyes flashed with something you couldnât quite place. âWanna join?â
Thatâs the short version of how you ended up pressed up against the wall gym shower, your back to Jeonghan as he took you from behind. Your head spun with desire and a dash of shame. Even though it felt really good, you hadnât even kissed Jeonghan once since declaring your status as (fake) girlfriend and boyfriend.
âOh, baby. If I had known you felt this good Iâd have done this ages ago,â Jeonghan moaned into your ear, and you could feel your knees buckle under you. That sweet-talking mouth of his would definitely be a problem for you, you were calling it now. Hearing such vulgar comments fall from his lips so naturally made you wonder why he was so good at this.
âF-Fuck, Jeonghan. Donât stopâŠâ The tiles of the small shower felt cold and wet against your skin, the feeling being the only thing keeping you somewhat grounded. Jeonghanâs hands held your hips tightly when you almost slipped as he mumbled something about being careful. If you werenât in this position youâd have slapped him. âYouâre not funny.â
Jeonghan isnât bothered by your remark in the slightest. He snaps his hips forward, loving the way you gasp and push yourself back to meet his thrusts. He really thought you looked cute like this, so easily losing your composure because of him. He knew about the effect he could have on people, but none of them mattered now that he saw how you reacted to him. âTell me how it feels baby.â
âSo good, Jeonghan. F-Feels so fucking good.â You whined, your mine tuned in on the feeling of his wet skin against yours and the sounds of both of your moans.
âThatâs right, feels so good. Youâre so cute, you know that?â
Your muscles clenching around his cock when he said that was the one thing that seemed to have Jeonghan lose his cool. He nestled his face in the crook of your neck, kissing and sucking at the skin there while he rubbed your clit in fast circles, urging you closer and closer to the bliss of your release.
âGonnaâŠIâm g-gonnaââ You try to say only to be cut off by your own hoarse wail of Jeonghanâs name as your orgasm hits you. Afraid that you might fall, Jeonghan holds onto you even tighter all while continuing to fuck you through your high. He glances down, biting his lip at the sight of the white ring forming at the base of his cock and the streaks of cum streaking down your inner thighs. Never did he think a visual so filthy would get him off, but he couldnât help but bite your shoulder and curse quietly as he felt himself cum.
The water had gone cold by now, making the realization of just how long youâd been in here weigh heavy on your mind. Jeonghan squeezed one of your hips before he pulled out of you and stepped out to find some towels. You turned off the cool water, leaning back against the same wall youâd just been fucked against and sighed.
Now you really couldnât go back.
Out of nowhere, a hauntingly embarrassing thought crawled its way into your mind. âOh no,â you gasped. âJeonghan, what if someone heard us?â He just laughed at your panicked words.
âPrivate gym, private showers.â He explained, smiling when you visibly relaxed. âYou make some pretty funny faces, has anyone ever told you that?â
You rolled your eyes, but there was a smile on your face. âYeah, you have, back in school.â There had been many instances in your teenage years where Jeonghan had often laughed harder to your reactions to certain events more than the event itself, and heâd always tell you how âfascinatingâ your range of facial expressions were. History does repeat itself after all. âHas it really been that long?â Hearing the words heâd said to you the other day elicited a soft chuckle from Jeonghan as he pulled your body closer to his, wrapping one of the warm towels around your shivering frame.
You didnât like the way your heart was beating faster at an action as simple as that as if he hadnât just had his way with you in that little cubicle this place dared to call a shower, but you just laughed with him and hoped that he wouldnât notice.
âI guess it has.â
When you returned to work on Friday, you received a warm welcome from your favorite coworker and best friend.
Translation: Chaewon screaming at the top of her lungs and shaking you back and forth.
âYou didnât tell me youâre DATING YOON JEONGHAN!â Her grip was entering bruise territory. âI thought we were friends!â
âChaewon, please,â Sakura sighed, prying you out of her arms. âYouâre dating that boy that came in the other day? Whatâs the big deal?â
Chaewon had never looked so shocked. Well, thatâs a lie, but right now thatâs just how her face looked. âThe big deal is him! Heâs literally everywhere, Sakura. Heâs YOON JEONGHAN!â
The customers could no doubt hear her frantic screaming from the kitchen despite your best efforts to make her quiet down. Unfortunately trying to get Chaewon to calm down was like trying to get a penguin to fly.
âHow do you even know about that anyway?â You asked. Chaewon held up a finger, quickly pulling her phone out of her pocket and typing a few words into google and hitting search. She held it out to you and Sakura, and your jaw dropped.
Pictures of you and Jeonghan leaving the gym together, hand in hand, along with a plethora of articles inquiring about your identity as Jeonghanâs girlfriend. Your face wasnât visible in any of them, but anyone who knew you could tell that you were the one beside him in those photos.
âOh, wow. Yeah, thatâs you alright.â Sakura hummed without even sparing you a glance. âThatâs nice. Heâs a handsome guy. Good for you, [Y/n].â
You smiled, feeling a little awkward with all the sudden attention. âThanks, Kkura.â You couldnât even prepare yourself to be grabbed by Chaewon a second time, so you just let it happen.
âTell. Me. Everything.â
âUhâŠâ
âYou can talk after work,â Sakura sighed, pulling you away from Chaewon once again. â[Y/n]âs boyfriend will still be with her after her shift is over.â
You really hoped so.
For almost the entirety of your shift, you were somewhat unfocused on your actual job and more on the leaked pictures of you and Jeonghan. Never had you been used to having so much attention on you, especially over a guy. Of course, Jeonghan wasnât just any guy, but still. All of the hype had to be because of what heâd always preached about not being interested in dating, no doubt, but other than that your sentiment was similar to that of your managerâs: whatâs the big deal?
Chaewon also seemed off, though it was mostly only because she couldnât wait to pick your brain about your relationship with the model. She kept looking at you and smiling for the entirety of your shift, and youâd just try and pretend you didnât see her. It was working fine until you know who came back to pay you another unexpected visit.
âHey, your boyfriend is here!â She whispered to you when you returned from a quick trip to the bathroom. You felt confused and surprised at the same time, he was supposed to beâŠanywhere but here right now. The stupid organ in your chest jumped when you considered the possibility that he was actually here for you.
Making your way to the front of the restaurant, Jeonghan stood there, hands in his pockets, looking pleased to see you.
âJeonghan, what are you doing here?â He pouted at you.
âIs that the only question you know how to ask me?â You crossed your arms, not in the mood for his little games right now. âSorry, fine. I wanted to see you. Make sure youâre handling the news well.â
âNewsâŠ? Oh, that.â You werenât too thrilled to talk about your sudden rise to fame even though it had been the only thing on your mind ever since finding out from Chaewon today. Kind of ironic. âItâs whatever, I guess. I mean, I couldnât believe it when Chaewon showed me the pictures, but that was pretty much it.â You shrugged.
âWow,â Jeonghan hummed. âHave you always been this blunt? Whereâs the girl with the bob? I like her energy better.â He started to laugh, the sound only getting louder when you hit him on the chest. You knew didnât hurt him, not even in the slightest, and his cute giggling only made you madder. Damn him and his smart mouth. âJust kidding, baby.â
And there he goes with the nicknames again. Seriously, damn him and his smart talking, filthy, mouth and all the words heâd speak with it to get you all flustered.
âYou never answered me. Donât you have a photo shoot or a fitting, or, I donât know, somewhere else to be instead of Ihop on a Friday?â
Jeonghan just smiled at you. âForgive me for wanting to just stop by and say hello to my girlfriend.â
âJeonghan.â
Your eyes watched him as he tried to bite back the smile on his lips to no avail. He nodded slowly, seemingly getting the hint that you could always manage to see right through him. He didnât know if it was a good or bad thing.
âAlright, alright. You remember that show I was on not too long ago? The one with Jiyho?â Of course you remembered. Chaewon had sent the link to the video once it was uploaded to youtube (like she did with everything involving Jeonghan) along with a bunch of incorrectly spelled words in all caps expressing her excitement and disbelief. He continued speaking once you nodded. âYeah, so, she pretty much wants me back on the showâŠwith you.â He puts his hands on your shoulders, waiting for you to object to the whole thing.
But you donât object. You glance to the side once, then back at him, and shrug like you had done moments earlier. âOkay. Iâm off on Wednesdays and Thursdays.â The man in front of you sighed and shook his head.
âShe wants us there tomorrow. Canât you get someone else to come in for you, or something?â
You exhaled a heavy, dramatic sigh. âFine. But you owe me, okay? This is coming out of my paycheck.â The look of utter happiness on Jeonghanâs face whenever you give into him is something you think youâll never get tired of seeing, like he really thought itâd take more convincing to get you to say yes. Youâve literally been wrapped around his finger since you were sixteen, it was honestly surprising that he had the nerve to explain himself to you sometimes when you damn near lacked the ability to say no to him.
âYouâre the best,â he was still smiling when he pressed a chaste kiss to your forehead. âIâll pick you up tomorrow, okay? Wear something cute.â
You made some sort of strange yet quiet noise of acknowledgment, watching him with slightly parted lips as he walked out of the doors and back to his car. Jeonghan had just kissed you. On the forehead, yeah, but it was still a kiss. And not like he had kissed you in the shower, either, this one felt different. Tingly. Youâd have probably stayed rooted to that spot if Sakura hadnât started yelling for you to get back to work.
âComing!â
Mornings always seemed to come too fast for you, especially when you were going anywhere with Jeonghan. Time had to be speeding up on purpose knowing that you were always rushing to get ready lest you make Jeonghan late to one of his unmissable and very important (that you were still shocked to discover how much he despised) events.
You were worried about wearing the âwrong thingâ even though you had no idea you should wear for something like this and texted Jeonghan for help last night. He responded with a short explanation of what heâd be wearing and said that you could just wear whatever you thought would match or complement what heâd have on. And then heâd sent one more a few minutes after that. One that read:
good night [y/n] sleep thigh
You had responded with a series of question marks, expecting some kind of explanation or clarification, but he mustâve gone to sleep right after that because there was no response for the rest of the night.
So when you had settled yourself into the passenger seat of his car, youâd decide to question him about it now.
âOh, I meant sleep tight,â Jeonghan told you. He pointed at the seatbelt, staring at you until you were buckled up and only then did the car start to move. âWere you really thinking about that all night? Even I make spelling mistakes, [Y/n].â
You could sense that he was about to start laughing even before you started talking. âNo! I justâŠwhatever, nevermind.â And youâd been right, Jeonghan laughed just like he always did whenever you seemed to make what you considered a fool of yourself in front of him. He noticed that you were frowning from the corner of his eye and placed one of his hands on your thigh. You flinched at the contact.
âWhat?â He asked, starting to pull it away, but you grabbed it and placed it back down.
âNothing.â You shook your head. âItâs nothing. Your hands are just cold.â This made him smirk. He poked your cheek, your forearm, and your upper thigh, the smile on his face getting wider each time you shivered and tried to push it away. âQuit it!â
âYou like it,â he was giggling now, and you were too. You didnât even realize that you were until he had pointed to your mouth and laughed even harder. As long as Jeonghan had known you, youâd never giggled before. He joked that he was starting to rub off on you as he poked you with his cold fingers one more time. âI like that dress, by the way.â His hand found its way back to your thigh, feeling slightly less cold now. Maybe the heat of your body was warming him up, because you definitely felt hot right now.
âThank you.â
âMhm. You wore it just for me, didnât you?â
Your eyes grew the slightest bit wider. That was partly the truth, yes. Youâd also worn it because heâd told you to wear something nice and this dress just so happened to be one of the nicest pieces of clothing you owned that was appropriate for an event like this. The former option seemed to be the one he was more interested in though, seeing as how he was pushing up the hem of the dress and glancing at your underwearâand the wet patch on it.
âWell, yeah, you kinda told me to.â Jeonghan loved the fact that you were actively choosing to either ignore the fact that you were wet right now or pretend like it didnât faze you. He pressed one of his (still somewhat cold) fingers on the spot and started to rub it, making you shiver and moan. âJ-Jeonghan, youâre doing this now?â
âAh, you know what? Youâre right. My hands are still cold, arenât they?â He mumbled, but his hand stayed placed firmly against your upper thigh. You hated the way you whined at his teasing and the way you craved more. âAww, baby. I was just doing what you wanted. Are you mad at me now?â
âYouâre literally the worst!â Huffing, you slapped his hand away and Jeonghan, stubborn as ever, just placed it right back down on your thigh. âDonât touch me.â You tried sounding stern despite the way you were starting to grin, much to Jeonghanâs amusement.
âI owe you one, okay?â His voice was full of nothing but sincerity as he pulled the edges of your dress back down. âPut on a good show for Jihyo and Iâll let you cum as many times as you want later, deal?â
Your response came immediately, like you hadnât even had to think about it. âDeal.â
Jihyo was even prettier in person. You werenât used to seeing her without her hair in a bob, like Chaewon, but she seemed to be in the process of growing her hair out. Her skin was a little tanner in person and she had a smile that was kind and natural, which made you feel at ease.
âSo, everyone, Iâm sure youâve all seen the pictures, right? Of Jeonghan and his supposed girlfriend?â Jihyo turned so that she faced the audience, nodding along at their responses. âI know, I saw them too, and when I tell you my jaw literally dropped. I was like, Iâve gotta get him back on the show. Well here he is, everyone! And with his mystery girl too!â She held one of her arms out and the audience erupted into applause seeing you and Jeonghan hand in hand walk onto the set. Jihyo clapped as well, watching the two of you the whole time while you took your seats beside each other.
âItâs good to be back, Jihyo. Thanks for having me.â Jeonghan was as polite as ever, his fingers still interlaced with your own. The woman just scoffed and shook her head.
âOh, itâs nothing! You know how much of a joy you are to have on set.â Then she turned to you, eyebrows shooting up. âAnd you! Whatâs your name, sweetie?â
âIâm [Y/n].â The smile on your face was a little awkward, but the audience still received the interaction positively and applauded once more.
âWell [Y/n], arenât you a lucky girl?â She leaned a little forward in her seat. âYouâre doing what a lot of other girls could literally only dream of. How does it feel to be dating Jeonghan?â
Itâs everything Iâve ever wanted. Itâs like a dream come true. Itâs perfect, in every sense of the word. And itâs all one big lie.
âItâsâŠitâs really crazy to think about it, you know? Like, Iâm just a normal girl, but Iâm dating him?â You ended your reply by gesturing to Jeonghan, both of you smiling. More clapping came from the audience. It seemed to be going well.
âThatâs totally understandable. If I were you, I wouldâve lost it. You probably did lose it a little, I would imagine, right?â You nodded at her question, recalling the day he had proposed the whole idea to you. Thinking about how you managed to keep your nerves under control in that situation amazed you, followed by a surge of pride for being able to keep up your act on nonchalance so well when in Jeonghanâs presence. So in Jihyoâs words, yeah, you did lose it just a little.
âRight, right. And you, mister, how long has this been going on?â Jihyo pointed one of her neatly manicured fingers right at Jeonghan. âI remember you saying youâd never keep that special someone a secret.â
Jeonghan leaned back and rested his hands flat on the arms of his chair. â[Y/n] wasnât ready to be in the public eye. She was just nervous, and Iâd never make her do something she didnât want to. Forgive me.â Seeing the fake pout on his lips caused one to form on Jihyoâs face as well. He was pretty good at this lying on the spot stuff. Maybe a little too good.
âYou sweet thing. What a considerate boyfriend. Anyone else feeling a little bit jealous right now?â Jihyo glanced at the audience, responding as eagerly as ever. âIâm definitely feeling a little envious. Like just a pinch. No, but seriously, I wanna know everything. Oh, tell us this: who fell in love first? Iâm really curious.â
You sat up in your seat a little straighter. Should you answer? Should you tell the truth? Would Jeonghan finally get the hint you just confessed right now, or would he think youâre just playing along?
âI did.â You snapped your head in Jeonghanâs direction, and you felt tingly again. It didnât help that he winked at you either, insinuating that this was yet another lie and that you should continue to act naturally. The audience was eating this up.
Jihyo held her hands over her open mouth, looking between you and the crowd. âWow! IâŠjust wow! Iâm so shocked! I was expecting you to be the one whoâŠâ She couldnât even finish speaking given her exasperation, but you could read between the lines. Jihyo wasnât the only one thrown for a loop with his answer, you genuinely had no idea he would say that. â[Y/n], sweetie, did you know he was the one who liked you first?â
âNo,â you were being honest for the first time. âIâm just as shocked as you are.â You look at Jeonghan once again, your eyes immediately noticing the smug look written all over his face. You didnât like it.
A few more questions later, Jihyo announced that there was âno more time, sorry, i know,â and started to dismiss everyone on the set. You and Jeonghan gave her one last round of polite smiling and goodbyes before you let Jeonghan escort you back to his car. The difference in your moods was stark; Jeonghan seemed to be on cloud nine while you were still hung up over what he had told Jihyo earlier.
âUm, Jeonghan, about what you said back thereâŠâ
âI know, right! Did you see the faces of the people in the audience?â He looked so happy, sounded so happy. Anyone could tell he was enjoying the attention. You werenât. You wanted answers.
You rolled your eyes. âYeah, I saw them. They really just eat up anything you say, even if youâre lying.â
For the first time in a while, you noticed a dramatic change in Jeonghanâs expression. It was only for a second, maybe less, but it happened. Something like nervousness mixed with a dash of sadness and a pinch of guilt mixed together and slapped right onto the canvas of his face to create the masterpiece of his composure being lost. And then just as quickly as he let it fall, he slapped the mask back onto his face in the form of that carefree grin.
âI know, and Iâm sorry baby. Iâll drop you off and then weâll talk all about it.â
Jeonghan was good at keeping his promises. He kept the one you made at graduation to see you againâwhich was probably just dumb luck, but it counted. He kept the one he made to you after you left the gym and brought you to your favorite coffee place so you could a drink and a cake pop. He even kept the one he made to you in Junior year when you dropped Minghaoâs phone in the pool (you both blamed it on Mingyu). He had not kept his promise to talk to you about what he said in the interview with Jihyo. You were too occupied with his other promise (technically, it was a deal) youâd made with him before that.
âYouâre a natural on camera, baby,â He whispered into your ear, running his hands up and down your sides. Jeonghan had his hand down your underwear the whole drive back to your auntâs house, and when he finally pulled into the driveway, you were scrambling into his lap. Seeing you so worked up made Jeonghan feel good. He leaned back the drivers seat and let you grind against his erection, flooding the inside of your mind until you could think of nothing but him. âI can tell they just loved you.â
âYou really talk too much sometimes,â You mumbled. Jeonghan loved nothing more than when you talked back to him, it only made things more fun when he watched you fall apart on his cock in the moments that would follow. âYou and your filthy mouth.â
âShut me up then.â
Jeonghan licked his lips, and you watched him do so with bated breath. He was challenging you. Up until now, you had never kissed each other. You were afraid that if you did, some kind of invisible, imaginary line would be crossed and then itâd be that much harder to let him go. But what the hell, youâd already had him balls deep inside of you, what was a kiss compared to that?
His perfect, pink, lips were calling out to you like a siren does a sailor. There was no resistance when you finally kissed him, finally feeling the softness of his lips against your own. Jeonghan pulls you closer, the sudden friction between your bare core and his clothed cock making the two of you moan into the otherâs mouth.
âRide me,â He whispered with need. Need, you thought, Jeonghan needed this from you. This wouldâve been the ideal time to tease him back considering his current state. But fuck, you needed him too.
Jeonghan helped you unbutton his pants and slide them down along with his boxers just enough for you to sink down onto his aching cock. It felt different, but not in a bad way. He felt so much deeper, so much better, so much closer.
He let a chuckle slip past his lips. âYour heartâŠitâs beating fast.â His ability to be snarky and annoying never seemed to escape him.
âIs yours not?â You asked him while you rocked your hips back and forth lazily. The last thing you wanted to do was rush this moment, this might be the last time you got to have him like this, you wanted it to last. Jeonghan wrapped his hand around one of your wrists and placed it flat against his chest.
His heart was beating just as fast as yours.
There was probably a word out there somewhere to properly convey the emotions you were feeling, not that you could think of it right now with the way Jeonghan was scrambling not only your insidesâbut your mind, too.
Neither of you spoke again after that. You became caught up in the moment, in the way each other felt. Jeonghanâs eyes fluttered closed when the motions of your hips became faster, the obscene sound of his moaning overpowering your own gasps and whines of pleasure. He looked a fucked out mess; swollen lips, dark eyes, messy hair, the whole nine yards. If your eyes could take pictures, youâd want a million of him in this moment.
Jeonghan couldnât stop kissing you. Heâd been waiting for you to take the initiative, to let go of your hesitation. And now he was addicted to you and the way you kissed him and slipped your tongue into his mouth like you just couldnât get enough.
ââM gonna fucking cum, baby,â he breathed, thrusting up into you without warning. You wrapped your arms around his neck, panting, feeling yourself get close too. He kissed you, sloppily, his dick bruising the spongy spot inside you until you were seeing white. No less than a few seconds later Jeonghan was doing the same, your sloppy cunt milking him dry. You stayed like that for a while, his forehead pressed to yours, until the speed and sound of your breathing fell into the same rhythm.
âIâve gotta go,â is how he chose to break the silence, kissing you to silence your whine of protest. âI know, Iâm sorry. But hey, my family is having a party in a few weeks. Some business shit, probably for publicity. I donât know all the details, but they told me to bring you so they could finally meet you in person.â
You couldnât muster any other response aside from a sigh. âIâll be there.â
He kissed you one last time. âThatâs my girl.â
One promise kept, another one broken.
âYou know, that day you asked me to cover your shift, I didnât expect it was because you were running off with your boyfriend to go on some talk show,â Yeonjun mumbled, taking the somewhat heavy box labeled âbathroomâ out of your hands and walking it to that room. âIt must be nice, right?â His voice echoed through the empty space of your new apartment.
âWhy, you jealous?â You could hear him scoff all the way from the bathroom, making you and Chaewon laugh.
Itâs been two weeks since youâve heard from Jeonghan. His schedule has gotten increasingly busier ever since his reappearance on Jihyoâs show (which only made the news of your relationship more popular) , and you missed him for a multitude of reasons. One of them being that talk you never had about what heâd said that day. Every time youâd try to bring it up with him there was always a way he managed to weasel his way out of giving you an answer, so youâd given up trying at this point.
In better news, youâd finally managed to save up enough money to move out of your aunts house and into a decent little apartment downtown. It was kind of small, but it was just you, so you were fine with it. Today youâd finally started to move in most of your things. Joshua, Mingyu, and Soonyoung would come over tomorrow to help you set up your bed and shelves and other things that required the ability to decipher Ikea instructions. Minghao would come too, but not to help put anything together. He just wanted to scope out the place and advise you on the best way to decorate it.
So for now it was just you, your coworkers, and a couple of boxes containing the few things that you owned.
âWhat was it like seeing Jihyo in person?â Chaewon asked, taking a seat on the edge of the kitchen counter.
âShe was nice. And pretty. Sheâs also more tan in person.â You replied. âI really need to go to the store, Iâve barely got any real furniture.â You stared into your box labeled âkitchenâ and felt taunted by the plastic cutlery that rested inside.
There was a sudden knock at the door. You looked at Chaewon and she shrugged, just as clueless as you. You padded to the door, unlocking it and opening it just a crack. It was Jeonghan. Chaewon gasped, and you could hear her jump off of the counter and shuffle over to the doorway. He looked tired and a little annoyed standing there with his hands buried in his pockets. Today mustâve been one of his off days because he was dressed way more casually than he normally was.
âHey baby. Hi Chaewon.â His voice sounded slightly deeper than you were used to hearing it. Chaewon waved tentatively from her position behind you. âCan I come in?â You took a step to the side, enough to let him come in, and he looked around the mostly empty space with an unreadable expression. âYou never told me you moved out of your auntâs place.â
âRight, yeah, sorry,â You shrugged. âYou were just so busy, I didnât want to bother you. It just slipped my mind.â Jeonghan just shook his head and leaned against the counter.
âItâs fine, I wouldâve made time to stop by and help if Iâd known. Wouldâve been better than all the shit Iâve been doing.â
Chaewon stood awkwardly to the side, soon accompanied by a clueless Yeonjun who had just gotten over the initial shock of seeing Jeonghan inside your apartment. âUmâŠwe should get going right now actually. Weâll come back another day, okay [Y/n]?â She smiled at you and waved to Jeonghan with a bit more confidence this time and yanked Yeonjun out of the apartment behind her by his wrist, shutting the door behind her with a kick of her foot.
The air suddenly felt a lot thicker.
âDo you think you could do me a favor?â
You hummed questioningly, watching Jeonghanâs head drop down and his gaze lower. You followed his eyes all the way down to the bulge in his pants. He frowned when you started laughing.
âThis is funny to you?â You only laughed harder, one of your hands hovering over your mouth. âI donât find anything funny about this.â
âIâm sorry, Iâm sorry,â you spoke through your laughs. âHow did this even happen?â
He leans his head back and sighs. âI was thinking about you.â Your laughter immediately stops.
Youâve just come to two realizations.
1. Jeonghan admits he gets hard at the mere thought of you.
2. He came running here during one of his few days off because he wants your help dealing with it.
You felt a mix of things right now. Hornyâobviouslyâbut also proud, and kind of special. Weirdly enough, you liked the idea of Jeonghan running to you to find some sort of release. Or maybe you just really missed him in the wrong way.
âCome here.â Jeonghan beckons you closer, cupping your face in his hands and rubbing his thumb along your bottom lip. âYouâre so prettyâŠâ
âYou too,â came your mumbled reply. You reached down to palm him through his sweatpants, eliciting a drawn-out groan from Jeonghan. His hips bucked into your hand, one of his hands wrapped firmly around your wrist similarly to the way heâd done in the car. You slowly sank to your knees, never once breaking eye contact with him.
The sight of you on your knees, looking up at him through your eyelashes and your bottom lip between your teeth, Jeonghan couldâve blown a fucking load right then and there.
âDid you miss me, Hannie?â
Jeonghan sucked in a sharp breath when you yanked down his pants and boxers at the same time, exposing his cock to the cool air of your apartment. âI always miss you, baby.â
You paused for a moment and wondered if he really meant that, but with his dick literally in your face you came to the conclusion that maybe it wasnât the best time to mull things over. You peppered his tip with kisses and ran your hands up and down the base. Youâd almost forgotten how much you love it when he moans for you.
âS-so goodâŠyouâre so good to me,â he rested his hands on the top of your head, breathing shakily when you finally closed your lips around him. Just when he thought he couldnât become any more addicted to you, you went and proved him wrong.
You choked and dug your fingers into his thighs at an unexpected show of force from Jeonghan, pushing his cock deeper down your throat with a thrust of his hips. A loud gag shot out of your mouth when it hit the back of your throat, tears starting to well up inside of your eyes. He wouldâve apologized if he didnât think you didnât like the sight of you like this. âYouâre fucking perfect,â he said it without thinking, too caught up in the moment.
A single tear trailed down your cheek. You moaned around him and he copied the sound, the vibrations making him shiver with pleasure. Your jaw was starting to hurt, just a little, but Jeonghan seemed too far gone go notice anything but his own need to cum down your throat. You whined as loudly as you could, and thatâs when he finally seemed to get the memo.
His grip became the slightest bit looser, letting you wrap your hands around whatever you couldnât fit in your mouth. You feel kind of gross when you notice that thereâs spit dripping down your chin, but Jeonghan thought it was one of the hottest things heâd ever seen. He literally couldnât take his eyes off of you, big brown eyes now dark with arousal.
âWill you be good and swallow for me, pretty girl?â He asked, though the question seemed entirely unnecessary given that you wouldâve done so anyway. Nevertheless, you hummed in agreement, which was all he needed before the warmth of his cum spilled into your mouth. His body went limp once you tore yourself away from him and he leaned back against the countertop.
âIâve never actually done that before, by the way,â you mentioned all too casually. Jeonghan stared at you, completely dumbfounded, like you hadnât just sucked the soul out of him. Your face felt hot when you noticed his face. âWhat?â
âItâs kind of hard for me to believe that after what you just did, but okay.â He shook his head. âOh, by the way, the party my parents are having is on a Thursday. Totally random, I know, but at lease you wonât have to call off and miss work. You can still make it, right?â
He really remembered that?
âYeahâŠI can still come.â Jeonghan smiled and kissed the tip of your nose. It made you giggle. Maybe he really was rubbing off on you after all.
âPerfect.â You expected that to be it and for him to leave you, but instead he picked up one of the boxes on the floor and began unpacking the contents inside. âDo you like it here?â
âHuh?â You pushed aside the shock you felt by him still being here to give a proper answer. âOh, yeah. Itâs nice. The people upstairs are kind of loud at night, though.â
Now he was giggling. You groaned and rolled your eyes. âNot that kind of loud, Jeonghan. Youâre so gross.â He was smiling at you, totally unbothered.
âYou love me.â
Oh, if only he knew.
Thursday has never come so fast. Time definitely had something against you, and this was the proof.
The venue for the partyâsome building as fancy as it was big located in the heart of the cityâwas hot with dim lights and hallways that were way too long. Dozens of people were lined up around the entrance with cameras and microphones. You couldnât tear your eyes away from them, even from the passengers seat of Jeonghanâs car, and he grumbled.
âThe fucking press is still out here?â
Itâs late in the evening. The sun is setting. Theyâve been camping out here for days. These people are nothing if not devoted.
âYou did say this was a publicity event,â you squeezed his hand. âWeâll just walk fast and smile.â
A smile broke onto his face. âIâve only done that, like, three times.â
âI remember it being more than that, actually.â
He pouted at you, making you giggle. He was so cute it was almost unbelievable.
âAre you nervous?â
âWell, maybe just a little.â It wasnât the party or the public that scared you, but the idea of meeting Jeonghanâs parents made your stomach churn. He eased your worries with a kiss, then another, and another.
âYouâll be fine. I promise.â
You wanted to believe him. You donât know if you really do. Thereâs no fooling your brain, but your heart is much more easily swayed by his words. He holds your hand tightly as he leads you past the hundreds of cameras and people crying out your name followed by some of the strangest questions youâve probably ever been askedâno, definitely ever been asked. You squint your eyes, allowing them to adjust to the low interior lighting, and you can see two people approaching. Jeonghanâs thumb rubs the back of your hand to soothe you.
âReady?â He mumbles. You smile and nod.
âNot like I have a choice.â
âJeonghan! [Y/n]! So happy you could make it.â His father greets you warmly, paired with a smile and a firm handshake. His mom is a bit less reserved with her affection, immediately pulling you into a hug.
âYou look lovely, dear. Absolutely stunning.â You smile at the compliment. âItâs so good to finally meet you in person.â
âI feel the same. Iâm still a little shaky.â You laughed and it seemed to ease the tension, given the way his parents laughed along with you. His father handed you a skinny glass of champagne which you eagerly accepted, sipping down the bubbly liquid. Jeonghan let go of your hand, now holding a glass of his own.
âI hope Jeonghan doesnât give you too much trouble. We know he can be a bit of a handful at times.â The woman said, getting another laugh out of his father and you.
âMom, please.â
âNo, itâs okay. Heâs really such a great guy. Our time together has beenâŠâ You sucked in a breath and glanced up at Jeonghan. He looked down at you, smirking. ââŠspecial.â
âJeonghan? Oh, it really is him! Jeonghannie!â
You and Jeonghan both turned your heads to search for the source of the voice, both of your eyes landing on a girl with dark hair and plump lips waving at Jeonghan.
âMomo,â he smiled at her. âGood to see you. I didnât know youâd be here.â
Momo smiled back. âWe wouldâve been here earlier, but Sana couldnât decide on what to wear and Mina wasnât being any help.â She huffed at the memory and shook her head. âBut weâre here now. Oh, Iâm sorry, I didnât even see you.â
You smiled tightly, trying to remain polite. âItâs fine.â It wasnât fine. It was the exact opposite of fucking fine. Not only was this Momo girl interrupting your moment with Jeonghan and his parents, but she was also acting as if you were invisible. And worst of all, Jeonghan seemed less bored with her sudden appearance and was paying more attention to her than you.
You paused. Were you getting jealous?
âHey, you donât mind if Jeonghan takes some pictures with me and my friends, right?â She put a hand on your arm and squeezed lightly, snapping you out of your daze.
âNo, itâs okay.â Momo smiled again, and you couldnât help but notice just how pretty she was. With your approval, Momo linked her arm with Jeonghanâs, leading him to the opposite end of the room where two other girls stood waiting, their faces lighting up at the sight of the male model she had managed to drag along with her.
âCome on [Y/n] dear, heâll be back. Oh, there are some people weâd like you to meet. Have you met Kang Seulgi? Sheâs a very talented designer.â Jeonghanâs mom rambled on, guiding you towards an expectant looking crowd of people.
Shockingly (well, it was shocking to you), your attention is the one thing that the majority of the other guests seem to be after. Many of them gather around you and Jeonghanâs parents, hanging off every word you say and looking at you like youâre one of the most precious things theyâve ever had the pleasure of laying eyes on. The topic of the evening is, of course, your relationship with Jeonghan.
"It's..." You search for him in the somewhat dark expanse of space, but you couldn't find him anywhere. He probably ran off somewhere with Joshua, no doubt.
Jeonghan had fucked you over. Heâd brought you here just to abandon you. He made you feel special just so youâd make him look good in front of his parents. You felt like some kind of broken toy, so easily thrown to the side once he no longer wanted to play with you.
"I don't know. It's a lot of things. I'm happy though, you know? He's good to me." You smiled, the lie stinging your throat and burning your tongue. There was only so much more of all this attention you could take.
âYouâre so lovely, [Y/n].â
âIsnât she just a dear?â
âSheâs the sweetest! Donât you just love her?â
And there it was; your breaking point. One of your hands flew over your mouth, keeping the pathetic sob from escaping. Concern flashed across the faces of the guests, and you apologized as best as you could as you pushed your way through the mass of bodies and out to the hallway. None of them followed you, probably still confused as to why you had even run away in the first place, but it didnât matter. None of this mattered.
Jeonghanâs friends loved you. The media loved you. His parents loved you. All these guests whose names you didnât even know loved you. Everyone loved you but Jeonghan, so in the end none of it even mattered. He had no problem discarding you when you were no longer of use to him, like you were nothing, because he didnât love you.
You finally cried. The regret, the guilt, it consumed you. You slid down to the floor, your face covered by your hands, crying on the floor like a child.
â[Y/n]?â
You could recognize Jeonghanâs voice in a heartbeat. He stared down at you, worry written all over his pretty face, but you gave him no response.
âWhy are you crying?â
He knelt down beside you, trying to get you to at least look at him. You wiped away the last of your tears and sighed.
âI think we need to end this, Jeonghan.â
âWhat?â He seemed genuinely shocked that you said that. â[Y/n], weâre more popular than ever. That wasnât the deal.â
You picked yourself up off of the floor, suddenly overcome with anger. "Is that seriously all you care about? How popular you are? What about me?â
His silence was painful.
âGod, of course. I donât even know why I bothered asking. You only care about yourself.â
âThatâs not true. I care about you, [Y/n]. You know that.â Jeonghan frowned.
Under different circumstances you mightâve believed him, let him sway you with his sweet words and sad little expression.
âDo you? It feels like you only care about me when you want your dick sucked or when you want someone to clap for you.â
The look on his face changed in an instant. Jeonghanâs patience was wearing thin, you could tell, but there was a part of him that was holding back.
âIf thatâs how you really feel, why didnât you say anything? Why even agree to do this in the first place?â
The words came flying out before you could stop them. âBecause I love you, Jeonghan! Iâve always loved you!â
A heavy silence enveloped the hallway. It was tenseâsuffocatingly so. You could hardly make out how his face changed once more in the low lighting that enveloped you.
â[Y/n]ââ
âIâm not done!â Youâre not sure when you started crying again, but you arely registered the wet droplets streaming down your cheeks. âI donât even know why Iâve tried so hard to get you to notice the fact that I love you when itâs obvious the only person you love is yourself. Youâre nothing but a selfish asshole. I hate you.â
Your vision was blurred with your tears, but you could just barely make out the dejection painted on his face. It didnât suit him. You hoped that he would say something, anything, but Jeonghan did nothing but stand there. You couldnât do anything but laugh pitifully.
âIâm going home. Have fun at your party.â
âWait, [Y/n], please donât go. Letâs talk about this.â He held onto your hand when you tried to walk away. You tried to get him to let go, but he wasnât ready to let go.
âWhat else is there to say, Jeonghan? Weâre over, now leave me alone. Why donât you go ask Momo to be your fake girlfriend, Iâm sure sheâd be more than happy to.â
You snatched your hand out of his grasp, fooling yourself with the last bit of hope you had that maybe he would chase after you. He made you a promise, after all.
Itâs a shame he couldnât keep it.
You didnât go into work on Friday. Or Saturday. Or Sunday. After you got home last night, you buried yourself beneath the covers of your bed, too exhausted to do anything other than lie there in the darkness until you fell asleep. When morning came, you couldnât even muster up the strength to move, so you called Sakura and said that you were sick and wouldnât be able to come in for the next few days.
Jeonghan had left you an unbelievable amount of texts and calls, none of which you bothered to respond to. Chaewon and Joshua also texted you to ask about the party and if youâd heard anything from Jeonghan; apparently no one had heard from him since the party. As if youâd know.
On Sunday, youâd managed to tear yourself away from your bedâfor longer than a trip to the kitchen or the bathroomâand out onto the couch. A rerun episode of Jihyoâs talk show was playing on the TV, the one that featured you and Jeonghan. You watched with a heavy heart as the two of you walked hand in hand, smiling, waving to the studio audience.
How could you ever fall in love with him? He was just another self serving rich boy who used you for his own personal gain. It didnât matter that he was charming or funny or cute orâ
Fuck, even when you were mad at him you found it impossible to ignore the beating of your own heart when you remembered just how nice it felt to be with him, even if it was all just for show.
Someone was knocking. You sighed, not wanting to get up, but the knocking only grew louder and more urgent.
âOkay, Iâm coming! DamnâŠâ You shouted, lifting yourself from the couch and over to the door, frowning at the person standing on the other side.
Jeonghanâs state of being didnât seem to be any better than yours. His eyes had bags under them, his hair was in desperate need of a brush, and he was still in his pajamas. Even so, he smiled weakly at the sight of you. âI was worried you wouldnât answer. Iâm happy to see youâre doing okay.â
You scoffed. âIâm not.â You missed the way his smile dropped at that. âWhat do you want?â
âI want to apologize to you.â
Shaking your head, you started to shut the door, almost closing it on Jeonghanâs arm in the process.
âWait, please! I really mean it, just give me a few minutes and then Iâll be gone, I swear.â
There was no way you were in your right mind, because you actually let him in. He smiled and followed you to the couch, sitting at a distance to keep you from getting uncomfortable.
âI thought about what you said at the party. The stuff you said about me wasnât wrong. I was being selfish. I did only care about my image. You had every right to be upset with me.â
âIâm still upset with you.â
âAnd thatâs perfectly fine, but just hear me out,â His voice was frantic. âThose two weeks I didnât talk to you were the worst two weeks of my life. I wasnât lying when I said I missed you. I really missed you, [Y/n]. And the more I thought about you, the more I realized that I was falling in love. Iâm so in love with you, [Y/n].â
You werenât buying it. âYou couldâve texted me. Or called. Or something.â
Jeonghan turned to face you, eyes flickering over your face. âI wanted to, and I shouldâve, butâŠâ
ââŠBut what?â
His cheeks were growing pinker by the second.
âBut what, Jeonghan?â
âBut I didnât want you to leave me. I didnât tell you how I felt because I thought it would overwhelm you. If you start to feel real feelings in a fake relationship, what are you supposed to do?â He sounded soâŠsad.
When the reality of his words finally sunk in, clarity followed. Jeonghan was in love with you. Jeonghan was scared that you would want things to be over. Jeonghan was worried about how you would react to him.
You breathed out a laugh.
âYouâre such a dummy, Jeonghan. Why would I ever leave you?â
His sadness evaporated, now replaced with relief and joy and love. He pulled you into a hug and sighed happily when you returned it.
âIâm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you. My heart literally fucking broke when you cried because of me and my shitty attitude.â
âOh, but I love your shitty attitude. Just not when itâs making me cry.â
âGood. Pretty girls shouldnât cry.â He whispered against your lips before kissing you. You felt giddy at the way his lips moved against yours, smiling into the kiss. He gently pushed you so you were lying on your back, breaking away to look down at you.
âMy pretty girlâŠâ He said again, voice sweeter than sugar, fingers trailing up your legs. They felt cold against your burning hot skin, and it made you shiver. âGonna let me make you feel good like you deserve?â
âYes, Hannie, please.â
Jeonghan groaned, pausing the movement of his fingers to bask in the sound of you begging for him. You had no idea what you did to him and it made his dick that much harder. âGood girl. Iâll take care of you.â
âHurry up, your hands are cold,â You whined. His eyes flashed with mischief, pressing his fingers down into the flesh of your inner thigh, watching you shiver and moan.
âI donât know, I think that you like it, am I right?â
âIf you donât hurry up and touch me, Iâll do it myself.â To prove your point, you slipped your shorts off and tossed them somewhere onto the floor. Jeonghan touched you before you could even think about sliding off your underwear, cupping your leaking cunt with his hand.
âThe only one who gets to play with this pretty pussy is me, baby. Donât ever forget it.â You moaned at how fast his demeanor seemed to change, nodding furiously as you tried to grind into his hand to relieve the ache he was making you feel.
Pouting and panting, you looked up at him. âHannie, donât be meanâŠâ
He found it insane how he didnât realize how whipped he was for you earlier. Like really, he was totally wrapped around your finger. This mustâve been how you felt for all those years.
âWhatever you want, baby,â He lifted your legs a little higher, situating himself so he was lying flat on his stomach, face only a few inches away from your cunt. He pushed your underwear to the side, gasping at the sight of how wet you were. âShit, baby, youâre fucking dripping.â
âJust for you.â
He seemed pleased with that. âBetter be.â
Jeonghan buried his face in between your legs, groaning when the taste of you hits his mouth. Heâs making an even bigger mess of you, licking at you greedily and sloppily, drowning himself in the wetness between your thighs.
Youâre moaning louder than you think you ever have in your life. Shaky fingers slide into his soft dark hair, gripping tightly. He doesnât seem to mind though, already too caught up in you to register the little bit of pain. You grind into his face, staining the lower half of his face with your arousal.
âHannie, fuck,â You manage to say despite your fucked out state. Jeonghan hums, and the sensation makes your thighs close around his head. If you could speak, you would apologize, but Jeonghan seems to grow impossibly more aroused by the act.
He slips two of his fingers inside of you, itâs easy given how wet you are and keep getting, while he occupies his tongue on your clit. Your eyes roll into the back of your head, any and all coherent thoughts having escaped you in that moment. The only thing you could focus on was Jeonghan, his lips, and his fingers.
You could feel yourself getting close, a familiar feeling blooming in your stomach. Jeonghan could feel it too with the way you were tightening around his fingers and arching your back to stay as close to him as you can. He circles your clit with his tongue before starting to suck on it, your legs shaking with the force of your orgasm.
âYou taste so good,â Jeonghan says, licking his lips clean of every last drop of you. He presses one last long, lingering kiss to your pussy before gathering the strength to pull away and wipe his mouth clean.
âWe couldâve kept going.â The look you gave him was so innocent and sweet, a contrast to the way your legs were still spread open with your juices staining your inner thighs. You almost convinced him. Almost.
âDonât look at me like that,â He spoke slowly and softly, as if he was in no rush to give you more despite the painfully obvious tent in his pants.
âWell then hurry up and fuck me already.â
Jeonghan doesnât want to keep you waiting, but he canât help but tease you just a little bit more. He sheds his clothes with little urgency, and he smirks like the little cocky shit he is when he sees the way youâre looking at him, like you could just devour him here and now. Itâs like you were seeing him naked for the first time all over again, astonished by the sight of him. He was just so pretty all over.
He slides the tip of his cock up and down your slit, teasing your entrance until you were squirming. âHannie, please,â you whined, steadying your hands on his shoulders. Clearly he was just as desperate as you were, because he pushed into with a groan no more than a moment later.
âSo tight, baby, shit. Are you trying to make me cum already?â
His strokes are slow and deep, and you can feel every single inch of him inside of you as he drags himself all the way out before slamming back inside. Whenever you clench around him, he falters and lets himself moan something unintelligible about how good you feel or how pretty you are.
âF-Faster, Hannie, I wantââ Jeonghan cut you off with a sloppy kiss, swallowing each and every one of your noises.
He cooed at you and shook his head with fake disapproval. âWhen did you get so demanding?â Your words turned into whimpers when he increased both the pace and the force of his thrusts, rendering your ability to speak useless. âYou know Iâve got you baby, I know what you need.â
âStop talking like that.â Your nails dragged down his back, streaking his unblemished skin with thin red lines.
âWhat are you gonna do if I donât? You gonna cum and make a mess of yourself all over my cock, huh baby?â
You whimpered again, leaving Jeonghan to assume that he was correct and giving him yet another ego boost. With one hand, he pushed your shirt up to reveal your braless chest, kissing and sucking at the supple skin of your tits.
There was no way you werenât going to be getting a noise complaint. The sounds coming from Jeonghanâs hips snapping against yours paired with the steady stream of sounds coming from both you and Jeonghan were sure to have them making a fuss. Not that any of that mattered at the moment, well, not to either of you.
His hand snakes between your bodies, rubbing feverishly at your abused bundle of nerves, whispering so sweetly into your ear the words âcum for meâ which is all you needed before doing just that. Jeonghan watches your face as you cum, and he thinks that youâve never looked more beautiful than you do now, letting yourself fall apart underneath him like this.
âI love you so much,â He says in between his strained grunts of pleasure. âSo fucking much, baby.â Even after you had already cum, Jeonghanâs hips never once stopped moving against yours.
âI love you too, Hannie, fuck.â The overstimulation was starting to hit you, and you whimpered because of it.
âI know, baby. Iâm almost there.â
His tip is bruising your sweet spot with each of his thrusts, making you squeeze around him impossibly tighter, and the feeling makes him so dizzy, reminding him of the fact that he is truly and utterly yours. âWant me to cum inside you, pretty girl? Use your words and tell me.â
âYes, yes, please, Hannie! Need your cum inside of me!â Your mouth and body are reacting on their own, saying and doing what they want as you feel yourself cum a second time. He doesnât hold back anymore, the warm sensation of his cum being fucked deeper and deeper into you overtaking all of your senses, leaving you feeling fuzzy and lightheaded.
Jeonghanâs head rests on your chest, breathing in your scent and listening to the sound of your heart. Heâs too lazy and too tired to pull out, but you donât mind. âCan you be my girlfriend for real now?â Even as you work to catch your breath, he still manages to make you laugh.
âHm, I donât know, nobody was around to hear you say that, should we go find you an audience?â You tease, and Jeonghan whines loudly and shakes his head.
âIn that case, yes. Iâd love to be your girlfriend.â
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