serinoodles

[serinoodles]

Do It For Me. +18

fanart credits: burgeonoli on any platform.

Notes: This was actually revealed to me in a dream, I've never wrote smut and I am not really an active smut reader so I was just freestyling. chapter 1/1. Read on ao3. Recommendation: Do It For Me - Rosenfeld

Tags/Warnings: Smut/ Fluff/ Gentle Sex/ Bathroom Sex/ Semi-Public Sex/ Public Sex?/ cock in vegina sex/ Girl Penis/ No use of y/n/ cho hyunju x reader/ F!Reader/ Hyunju Has Not Had Bottom Surgery/ Vanilla/ loving lesbians/ no rough sex/ Lesbian Sex/ Vaginal Fingering/ Vaginal Sex/ Vaginal Penetration/ Trans Female Character/ idk just loving lesbian sex

''Hyunju~'', you said her name while you sat on a chair in the middle of what it seems to be a military base.

she stood next to your chair with her hand on your shoulder, ''yes, my love'', she lowered her gaze to look at you.

''This hoodie is suffocating me, can't they give me a regular shirt?'' you complained waving with your hands for some fresh air.

She giggled, ''I told you, you didn't have to help with the training hunn, we had enough volunteers''

''I just wanted an excuse to be around you''

''My role in the training is over, I'll ask get you to the changing rooms to get your clothes back.

You nodded, and she guided you holding your hand towards the building. she walked you to the locker and handed you your clothes.

''Help me take it off, I am reallyyy tired'', you teased.

She chuckled approaching you with a step, ''you played an injured civilian, did that take your energy away?''

You nodded pouting your lips, you know it's her weakness when you act all tired and sweet like that. Her hands lifted the hoodie you were wearing, leaving you with just a bra on, the heat caused your body and especially your face to become a sexy shade of red, your tits sat well in your push up bra.

Her gaze immediately fell on them sitting beautifully, and you caught her staring, you bit your lips pulling her towards you from the gear on her uniform.

''You look so sexy like that my love~'', you can see her cheeks blushing already, her arm wrapped around your neck.

''and you can't tease me in here''

you chuckled, ''I absolutely can'', you looked up at her while your hands travelled to her waist.

''No sweetheart, not here''. It was so obvious that your were giving her a hard time, quite literally, as you can feel her cock poking your lower belly, even through the thick uniform fabric.

''Please, I really miss you'', you whined rubbing your body against her, and she can feel it grow hotter in temperature, and so her breath.

Your puppy eyes weren't helping her either, she could never deny you a request; and you know that really well.

''Just some kisses'', you smiled licking your bottom lip.

''we both know it ain't going to be just some kisses'', she whispered, and in the next second her lips were already devouring yours, the kiss was hungry, she sucked your lips one by one as if it was a death row meal, yet she was so soft and taking her time. Her hands touched all over your naked burning hot skin, massaging your breasts on top of the bra.

In a quick movement her fingers unclasped your bra sliding it off of your body, she teased your hard nipples with her finger tips. You let out a soft moan but it was silenced by her tongue crashing into your mouth, she swallowed your moans while you melted against her.

''no one is going to walk in right?'', you spoke between fastening breaths.

''They might'', she giggled. ''Let's move to the bathroom'', she lifted your body easily from your waist and walked to the last bathroom stall. As soon as she put your body down she went back to her favorite meal, your now swollen lips.

The more the kiss kept going and your nipples between her fingers were teased, your rubbing against her body grew hungrier, and your moans; though soft; they echoed in her mouth.

You unzipped your pants and grabbed her hand to put it on top of your soaked cunt, she could feel the warmth and the wetness through your silky panties.

''fuck'', she groaned adjusting her fingers on top of your clit making you almost choke on a moan you were holding back.

She rubbed her finger slowly on top of the soaked fabric while leaving soft kisses along your jaw line, neck and collarbone. Your moan came in a bit loud and so she had to put her thumb in your mouth.

''You can't be loud my love, as much as I want to hear you, please stay quiet'', she whispered to you lovingly and you nodded sucking on her thumb.

Her finger kept rubbing slow circles on you, but you grew impatient, ''Baby~ please finger me already''

She nodded, ''spread your legs a bit sweetheart'', you obeyed as she moved your panties to the side leaving you feeling as if is empty, for her to fill it with her two fingers. Slowly she managed to easily slide them through you dripping wet entrance. You unintentionally bit her thumb trying to hold back your moan.

''I am sorry'', you whimpered.

She nodded, ''it's okei, you are taking it so good'', she left a trail of sloppy kisses on your neck while her fingers slid in and out in a very slow pace, you could feel your orgasm building in your stomach bit by bit, she could feel it too by the way your walls tightened around her fingers.

Suddenly you moved her hand away from your cunt, ''are you okei? did I hurt you?'', she asked, worried. You shook your head, ''I want to cum while you're inside of me'', your voice low and sexy.

''we can't in here'', she whispered to you cupping your cheeks between her hands.

''I beg you, I really need you Hyunju'', your hands massaged your own breasts. The sight of you begging and pleasuring yourself did something to her, she let out a groan, her eyebrows frowning in pleasure.

She knew her weakness was you telling her what you needed her to do for you, she actually doesn't like you begging so much for something she can give you easily.

She nodded for you to unzip her pants, and so you did. You watched her veiny thick cock drip precum as you stroked it looking into her eyes, her lips parted slightly in pleasure.

She turned your body making your hard nipples rest against the cold tiles, she held your left thigh lifting it up a bit spreading your hungry edged pussy, the wetness making a line dripping on your other thigh.

The tip of her cock slid back and forth before she stroked it inside of you. though you were wet, your tightness almost prevented her from going in fully inside of you.

She pushed her body against yours resting her knee under your lifted thigh so she could use her hands on you. Her left hand played with your tits and her other hand held your chin with her index in your mouth.

''Baby you feel amazing'' she moaned in your ear moving her cock in and out of your sloppy cunt, the sound of her pelvic smacking against your ass along with the wet lewd sounds made her almost go crazy, but she kept the slow gentle pace going.

You were barely able to hold your moans in, letting them out in low hums, your eyes rolled back feeling her thrusts in and out of you while her finger played with your sensitive nipples.

You could feel the knot in your stomach loosening and your walls clenching around her. You fingers rubbed your clit while you whispered, ''I am close, please cum in me'', she hummed breathing heavily trying to keep her pace, she knows you love it slow and loving, you love feeling every inch of her without a hurry.

You let out a crying moan finally cumming around her, grabbing her arm tightly as you could also feel her shooting a thick warm load inside of you. She kept thrusting through your juices mixing them in an even slower pace until she stopped sliding her trembling cock out, causing her cum to drip out of your swollen, spread cunt alongside your thighs.

She turned your body facing her kissing your lips while moving your hair away from your face.

''we should be really grateful no one caught us'', she chuckled.

''I don't know about that but I'll always be grateful for being your girl''

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us.

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: Recommendation: Not a lot, Just Forever - Adrianne Lenker / just listen to the song while reading, trust. Warnings: so much fluff you might cry.

Chapter 9: Our Aftertaste.

"Do you really have to go?", you layed on your stomach, your hands cupping your rosy cheeks, your lips plump as you just woke up from sleep.

"Yes, I have been away for some time, my laptop and my work have been abandoned", hyunju said fixing her hair in front of the mirror while the early-morning sunlight casted a beautiful reflection on her face.

"Come back later, I don't want to be alone", you pouted.

"You know..", you added with a grin. "How about you move in with me"

She turned her body moving closer to you, "yea?", she raised her eyebrows as she sat on the edge of the bed.

"Yea! We'd get to see each other every day like that"

"You'd miss me that much?", she teased.

"Of course! Won't you?" You whined, turning your body to lay on your back.

"I will absolutely miss you, totally", she brushed her finger along with your jaw.

She kissed your forehead moving your hair away from your face. "I promise I will comeback later", she smiled, "aren't you going to open the café today?"

"I don't feel like it", you sighed.

"No need to open then, just go check in and arrange your stuff"

"I don't know Hyunju, I don't feel like doing anything"

"Do you want me to company you there?"

"Maybe I would love to go if it is like that", you moved your body closer to her, resting your head on her lap.

"In that case, I will go grab some things from my apartment and come back to here alright?"

You nodded with a smile looking up at her.

"Enjoy being lazy until I come back yea?" She smiled back pecking another kiss on your forehead before standing up and grabbing her bag.

"I will keep Mochi until you come back! He is held hostage" you cuddled the cat after it jumped next to you in bed.

"Who's taking who from me at this point" she giggled making her way out of the room.

With quick steps you followed her with the cat still between your arms.

She was crouching tying her shoelaces, a beautiful smile appeared on her face looking up at you.

You kneeled a bit kissing her forehead before she stood up, you can clearly see the blush in her round cheeks.

"Mommy is going to work, we will miss you!" You roleplayed as if you were speaking to the cat, waving its paw at Hyunju.

Hyunju tried to hide her laugh but eventually she let it out, her voice echoed beautifully followed by the sound of your laugh.

"I will bring you breakfast on my way"

You nodded as she held your cheeks for a kiss from her lips.

You locked the door behind her and walked to the living room nuzzling the cat, your eyes caught your phone placed on the ground. You let go of the cat and grabbed your phone, you sat on the floor plugging the charger that's been plugged in the outlet.

Two days worth of notifications bombarded your phone all at once, but your eyes fell first on 'Hyunee'. Multiple missed calls, texts and a voicemail;

'hi, it's Hyunju. I don't know what's going on, you could be busy or your phone could've died, but I have been waiting for you the whole day, I was really hoping to spend another day with you as we planned. Uh- otherwise I hope you are doing alright, bye"

Your heart ached, you felt the guilt of ignoring her despite your state that day. Going through her texts haven't helped a lot in that matter. The way she was caring and considerant even when she felt abandoned.

With a heavy heart, you opened another conversation; 'mom'

Not much texts from her, trying to get a hold of you, followed by random pictures from what it seems to be the funeral. You let out a breath you didn't know you were holding. You are not feeling sad nor mad, just overwhelmed, with how much had happened in the span of two days.

You walked slowly towards your bed letting your body relax on top of the sheets warmed by the sunlight.

The world might took away a dear one, but it taught you how to face death and not run away from it in denial, and it gave you a loving embrace you can cling to as you please.

Your mind wondered around every possible idea and aspect you could think of, time passed like a dream. Unaware of how long you dozed off, the ringing bell got you back to reality.

You opened the door for Hyunju, her hands carrying random stuff. "Hey", she stole a kiss from your lips.

"Did you sleep again?", she put her stuff on the ground and moved the random strands of her away from your face, cupping your cheeks.

You shook your head looking into her soft eyes.

"Are you alright?", she asked in concern, her thumb now caressing your soft skin.

You nodded with a faint smile getting lost in her face. She hummed, "you're weirdly calm right now, so are you going to tell me what's going on?"

"I am alright I swear" you chuckled resting your hands on top of hers.

"I got you breakfast as I promised, your silly carrot cake and more tea", she carried the plastic bags to the kitchen as your followed her with delicate steps.

You sat on the counter watching her arrange the breakfast on the kitchen table.

"Oh how much I've missed my coffee", she took a sip from her cup before setting it aside to the red velvet cake piece.

You sat on the chair on your carrot cake and iced tea side, while she sat across from you.

You were silent the whole time, taking small bites while she checked her phone before speaking, "does anything have to do with my texts or voicemail?"

"Bingo!", you chuckled resting your elbows on the table.

"Did I say anything wrong?", she looked worried for a second.

"Absolutely not, you're an angel"

Her face relaxed and a pretty shy smile was curled on her lips

"I have plans for us later, would you care to join me pretty girl?" She asked.

You nodded keeping the smile you couldn't take away this whole time.

~

Your lilac dress matched her top perfectly, your hair was put down, with a tulip hairclip at the side. While her hair was held in a loose ponytail, her bangs framing her face beautifully. The sunset was painting the sky shades of orange and pink. On the red and white picnic blanket; you sat next to her with Mochi between your arms.

"You are so good with pets, you would absolutely be a great pet mother" she commented.

"I don't know, I could be a good mother, I'll be Mochi's for now"

"You will be", her voice was soft and sure.

She pressed her lips together before moving closer to you. "Be my girlfriend"

An immediate smile appeared on your face, and in a moment you leaned even closer having her lips on your, ''I want to be your wife''.

Notes: uhh I can't believe this fic has already came to an end. I appreciate every Like, comment and even silent readers <3 Stay tuned for the next fic! xoxo

All previous parts on Tumblr links. Read on ao3

[serinoodles]

Low-key hate the text but still better than the last one 🤭

Istg if someone doesn't write a fic of her inspired by this song i will do it myself 🙏🏻

Song: Pornstar - Nessa Barrett

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us.

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: Recommendation: Silver Sable - Cigarettes After Sex Warnings: -

Chapter 8: Vanilla Lips.

''you should probably wear something, you might get sick'' said Hyunju resting her cheek on her palm, while you sat beside her on the table; eating from your plate of scrambled eggs, still having the same bra and panties on.

You shook your head taking your last bite, ''I don't feel cold''

''yes because you will get a fever'' she said worried, resting her back on the chair, her arms crossed.

You lifted your shoulders careless, and she sighed.

she stood up and walked to the couch, grabbing the blanket, she walked to you and placed it on your shoulders.

''fine.'' your wrapped the blanket around your body and then looked up at her, ''happy now?''

''much'' she sat again, ''do you want tea?''. You shook your head.

''c'mon, I'll brush your hair for you'' she spoke softly looking for your hand under the blanket to hold it, she guided you slowly to sit on the couch.

''I will check in your bedroom for a hairbrush alright?'' she went back after few moments and sat next to you, she turned your body holding your shoulders gently.

Her touch was gentle as always, her fingers moved along with the hairbrush through your hair. You felt comfort in her touch, she was careful and delicate, as if she held your heart between her hands. And in the first time in these past two days; probably the past couple of years of your life; you felt safe.

You enjoyed a silence where you didn't fight your thoughts, but a silence you felt embraced in, and seen.

''I will braid you hair'' she spoke above a whisper, ''I am not the best at it, but I will try'', the sound of her giggle made your heart feel at ease, and effortlessly gave you a faint smile.

As she took care of your hair, you kept following the cat around with your eyes, until it settled in your lap.

''He must like you so much, he doesn't even approach me that often'' ''all done'', she continued putting the braided hair on your left shoulder.

You felt it with your hands and smiled at her, she took your smile as an approval for her attempt.

You turned your body that's still barely covered by the blanket; you faced her, ''It was my grandma, she died'', Hyunju's smile dropped, her lips parted, and before she could talk you wrapped your arms around her waist, and rested your head on her chest.

She held you closely to her warmth and pecked a kiss on top of your head. She knew it was better not to say anything, and she wished she could take your pain away with her touch, and carry you somewhere where you stay unharmed.

~

At your tiny balcony, you sat comfortably in a ceiling hanging chair. The stars and the moon gazed over you. A lit cigarette between two fingers, a drag then another, the smoke escaped your lips in a slow motion. The vinyl in the living room spun in the player, playing a song then another, the tunes slow dancing with your soul.

'Stay with me now, I don't wanna be lonely Know how you feel by the way that you hold me And when we kiss we don't need to close our Eyes in the dark at all'

You sang along faintly enjoying the melody muffled with the soft crackle of the vinyl. Behind you, the sliding door opened, Hyunju stepping inside the balcony with two mugs in her hands.

''your tea'' she handed you one of the mugs and sat on the chair next to you.

''I really needed that'', you smiled enjoying the first sip, warming you through the breeze. You put it aside and went back to your cigarette.

The comfortable silence between you was filled with the music still playing from the living room. ''Hyunju'' you spoke, she looked at you.

''I appreciate you staying with me'', your tone low yet sincere, you smiled at her.

She had her gaze down at her hands, ''It is nothing really I-''

''No it is not nothing'', you cut her off, ''you waited for me a whole day, then made it to here and stayed the night almost sleeping on the ground and you-'', you took a long breath, ''you took care of me''

Her eyes searched your face in a soft look, ''It is nothing when the person is worth it''

Your face expressions softened, you blinked trying to register what she had said to you. ''why?'', you whispered.

She looked at you in confusion, ''there's no why, you are worth it and that's all about it'', She put her mug aside next to yours and took a step towards you, she came up to your knees; her face close to yours.

''you're overthinking it'' she whispered with a warm smile, moving her face closer to yours, waiting for your permission to get a taste of your lips. Your cold hand held her warm; blushing cheek, closing the space between your lips; you closed your eyes savoring her sweet taste against your burning ashes flavor.

''I might just start smoking if I ever missed your lips'', she whispered, her lips brushing against yours as she spoke.

''you won't ever get the chance to think about missing them'', you pecked a soft kiss on the side of her lips.

She put her lips on yours again, taking your lower lip softly, her palms under your jaw and her thumbs brushed against it in a slow manner, careful yet tender; her kiss was all you needed to feel alive, and between her arms is where you wanted to belong.

She slowly pulled away to take her breath back, you looked at her and with a chuckle you whispered, ''you actually close your eyes when we kiss in the dark?''

Your comment caught her off guard, and the sound of her laughter filled the place. You laughed along grabbing her hand and walked with her out of the balcony to the embrace of your warm living room.

Notes: Hey lovely's, the next chapter is most likely to be the last one. Requests are always open and I'll be working on a new story soon so please stay tuned :D read on ao3

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: Recommendation: Heartbeat - Ghostly Kisses Warnings: -

Chapter 7: Your Sweet to My Bitter.

With nothing but hesitance, Hyunju's hand formed into a fist as she was standing in front of your door. Her heart pounded in her chest and the thoughts in her mind raced.

She raised her hand and knocked slowly, her lips parted letting out a shaky breath before she spoke with a more shaky voice, ''Vee.. it's me; Hyunju..''. Her body trembling, she wanted to keep talking, but the words got stuck in her throat. She felt like she was trying to get to something out of reach, she felt defeated.

Why am I even trying; she thought.

Her chest ached, and her eyes filled with tears, she felt embarrassed letting herself get excited over what seemed to be nothing to you.

The sound of the door unlocking sent a shiver to her body, the door cracked slightly open as you stood there with nothing but your underwear, your hair was messy sticking to your sweaty face, your makeup smudged all over it, your eyes and cheeks red.

She just stood there observing you, while you stood there with unreadable expressions.

Neither of you spoke for a while until you broke the silence, "you shouldn't be here"

Her stomach dropped, she felt like this was a big mistake ,she shouldn't have knocked on your door.

"I was worried", she blinked trying to hold back her tears.

''I don't want to hurt you anymore'', you said, avoiding her eyes. Your statement was her breaking point, tears streamed from her eyes.

'That's it', she thought, 'this is the end of something that hasn't even started'

"Was it casual when you told me I was special?", Hyunju's voice broke in defeat and hurt.

"Did the kiss ever meant anything for you", she added.

Your chest ached, you were right, you just hurt her, the way to your heart was hell.

"I waited for you the whole day, I thought you wanted something to do with me" she searched your face, for you to look back, for you to smile at her, for you to reassure her and give her some hope.

But you just stood there, looking down, taking everything she had to say.

"If you had nothing to do with me just tell me", she sighed, and that's when you finally could look at her. The realization hit you right there, you can't afford pushing anyone away, not her. Not someone who cared enough to stand at you door worried about you. Being mad at the world doesn't mean being lad at her.

You broke down in tears, they flowed like a stream, but your body had no energy to make a sound or sob.

Hyunju's heart shattered. All the hurt and the doubt has melted away at the sight of you. Hesitant but firm, she held you, as if she is preventing you from falling apart.

Your body stiffed, like you were considering if you should give in, and so you did, you let your body melt into her, her shirt soaking all of your tears.

Her hands trembled trying to get a hold of your bare body, "I am going to walk you inside okei?" She whispered.

Hyunju held all of you and made her way across the living room and put you on the couch, she went back to let Mochi's carrier in and lock the door. With quick steps she made her way back to you, she crouched, her face close to yours, and her hand on your hair.

''can you tell me what's wrong?'', she whispered to you.

You didn't answer her question, you didn't talk at all. All you did was close your eyes for the hopes of sleeping the night away.

Hyunju was clueless and confused, she had no idea about what is going on with you, her eyes observed you, bare, physically and emotionally.

She grabbed a blanked that was laying around and covered your body. she leaned her back on the couch that you rested on. She is still not sure weather you want her that way or not, if you want her that close to you, yet she stuck by your side for the whole night.

~

You woke up to the feeling of something heavy on your feet, you peeked to find a cat resting there. Your eyebrows frowned in confusion, then it hit you, Hyunju coming by your house wasn't a dream.

You searched the apartment with your eyes for any trace of her, you guessed she was in the kitchen, the faint lights and the soft clinking of dishes coming from it. Then there she was, she walked out of it searching around the place for something until her gaze met yours, your chin rested on your hands crossed on top of the couch's back, you head tilted slightly.

She rushed towards you taking Mochi between her arms. ''I hope he didn't wake you up''

You nodded not moving your gaze off of her, your expressions subtle yet soft and dreamy.

''I didn't expect you to be awake this early, I made breakfast though'' she let go of the cat and held her hands together.

You still haven't looked away neither talked back, that got her nervous, waiting for you to respond, so she just stood there.

''I can leave if you want'', her breath was shaky, and you could see her body tensing up.

You extended your hand, hesitant, she held it. You guided her to sit next to you on the couch. Once she sat, you rested your head on her lap and closed your eyes again, bringing her hand between yours to your chest.

She didn't know what to do for a moment, so she just stayed the way you intended her to be. Her other hand found its way to your hair, her fingers brushing gently through the tangles.

''do you want to eat?'', she whispered.

''it wasn't casual for me, and it meant something for me'' you finally spoke, you voice barely above a whisper, sounded so tired and exhausted.

Hyunju was caught off guard, her hand on your hair trembled a bit and her heartbeat quickened. Tears filled her beautiful eyes, making their way on her cheek.

''and you don't have to go away. Stay. Forever and a day"

[serinoodles]

Uhhh, maybe i should just stick to writing for now.

Song: heartbeat - ghostly kisses

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us.

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: - Warnings: -

Chapter 6: Blue Brew.

'Missed call from Hyunee' Hyunee: 'good morning' 'are you okei?' 'i am in front of the café' 'is it your day off?' 'i will come back later :)' 'i hope to see you'

Your phone's screen turned on with each message received, followed by a low-battery warning until your phone completely turned off.

You watched it turn off, laying on your couch with yesterday's clothes on, your makeup smudged all over your face and the pillow you rested your head on.

The sunlight coming from the window bothered your red; half opened eye, you felt like you needed the whole force in the world to turn your body to lay on your other side, but somehow you managed to do so.

The stream of tears kept going wetting your cheeks, you didn't even bother to wipe it as your face would burn if you did so for rubbing on it so much last night

Your heartbeat was slow, like its going to lose life, what was even left to lose anymore?, you thought.

The heartbreak didn't just make your heart bump faster or your stomach drop. It made your mind shut down, refusing to do basic survival tasks. It's like the guilt consumed every atom in your body, making you feel rotten from the inside and it spreads slowly with each breath you fought to take.

Sweat formed on your forehead then all over you, your thoughts not only burned your heart but your whole body. You breath became unstable and rapid. You turned your body to lay on your back gasping for some air.

Your clothes felt so heavy and unnecessary on your burning skin, you slowly managed to take your shirt and slip your skirt off. Your panties and bra remained on, hugging you tightly.

~

'The number you are trying to reach is unavailable, leave a voicemail after the beep'

Hyunju sighed in a sad tone, heart heavy..Her calls have been going to voicemail and her texts went unanswered.

She took a quick look at the closed sign at the shops door, carrying her cat's carrier. -Mochi on its collar-. She walked away looking behind her couple of times wishing to see a glimpse of you.

~

The day has passed in a blink of an eye for you, as quite literally, sleep took you away until the afternoon. You ran your sweaty hands through your tangled hair as an attempt to scratch your brain.

You eyes opened slowly scanning your living room, the warmth this time of the day was supposed to bring you, was suddenly suffocating.

Hyunju crossed your crowded mind, the thought of her brought some fresh breeze into your burning soul, felt relaxing until it turned into a storm, like gasoline to your fire, made it go wild. A firestorm.

She didn't deserve to burn in your fire when she just want to put it down. As much as you wanted her to be claimed as yours, you cannot let her to your heart, as the only way in was to walk through the burning ground and the collapsing walls. You can't hurt a soul like hers.

~

There she stood again, faced with the closed sign and the shut blinds. Her heart felt heavy, sadness painted her features as the sunlight added its colors to it, her dark brown eyes shining in a lighter shade.

She took two steps forward to sit on the small bench in front of your café, she put the carrier next to her and held her phone between her hands, hoping it would ring or just buzz from your text.

She watched the sun set painting the sky beautiful shades or orange and pink. She might look like she got herself together, but in fact, her heart was ripping apart, she was hurt, felt abandoned and lost.

She shouldn't have let herself get so comfortable and hand her heart to a stranger just like that, she thought. It was more than kissing and innocent touches for her, she let her vulnerability show, maybe it was all casual and only serious for her.

A faint sigh escaped her lips, she stood up ready to leave. As she had the carrier between her arms she saw someone approach her with hesitant steps.

''Hyunju right? Vee's friend?''

''oh, Mark yeah?''

The guy nodded pressing his lips together, he sighed once he saw the shop closed.

''did she leave early?'' he asked.

''she didn't even open today'', she hesitated but continued, ''she is not answering my calls or texts either''

''oh I thought she was ignoring me'' he murmured to himself.

''I think I'll just go to her house''

''may- may I come along?'' she felt embarrassed by her request, like she was going to be the parasite that doesn't want to go away even if you tried to get rid of it.

''sure.'' he nodded walking past Hyunju, ahead of her with couple of steps.

''she just does that whenever something happens to her'', Mark broke the silence that lasted a second.

''but we had a good time yesterday and spent almost the whole day together..''

''I am sure something happened after that, I know her for years and that's how she acts. She’d just… vanish. She’d stop answering calls, stop showing up anywhere. It’s like she thinks if she hides long enough, the problem will just go away'' he sighed, then continued, ''and I know really well that she is not going to open the door for me''

Hyunju followed Mark going up the stairs after entering the building. At the third floor, he walked towards an apartment door. He knocked, once, twice, three times, no answer.

He turned his head to Hyunju, ''I told you''

After another knock he gave up, putting his hands in his pockets, ''I will just be back tomorrow'', he looked at Hyunju and noticed the sadness in her face. ''Vee will kill me for saying that, but she actually likes you a lot'' Hyunju pressed her lips in a doubtful smile.

Mark smiled reassuring, ''she never lets anyone in, the way she was talking about you the day before, I never saw her that excited really, and I am sure you like her as much, just be patient with her. She needs someone who’s willing to stay, even when it’s hard''

Hyunju's breath hitched, her throat tightening, ''maybe she just doesn't want me around, at least not that close''

''might just give it a chance'' Mark smiled walking away leaving Hyunju between the choice of trying or letting it go.

Notes: Hi lovelys, I am available on ao3 if you are interested! under the same username; serinoodles. xoxo

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us.

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: - Warnings: death (?)

Chapter 5: Crumbs of Comfort.

''You should probably call it quits for smoking tonight'' Hyunju spoke moving the hair strands away from your forehead, as you lit your fourth cigarette of the night.

Still at the rooftop, your head rested on her lap, while you exhaled slowly locking your eyes with hers.

''I will survive'' your expressions subtle, but your eyes glowed admiring her looking down at you.

''it's just for tonight'' you giggled, ''I need my cigarettes after sex''

Hyunju's soft expressions suddenly flushed in shyness, "we just kissed", followed by an even more shy laugh. ''I love their music'' She admitted.

''me too, I have their vinyl all over my apartment.''

Hyunju's eyes widened in surprise, ''I wanted to lay my hands on one for a very long time, I am jealous''

''What is your favorite song of theirs, I might gift you one of them'' you spoke letting the smoke flow from between your lips spelling the words for you.

She tilted her head thinking, ''hmm, Kiss It Off Me, that's my favorite''

''I love your taste''

''I love yours, the real taste'', she ran her finger brushing on your bottom lip which made you smile.

''You're so romantics'', you teased.

She chuckled, ''I think you are too''

''me? never'', you defended yourself as you sat facing her.

''I am no romance expert but I consider matching the plates to my clothes on purpose is pretty much lovely''

''the embarrassment! I knew you would bring it up'' you whined.

''I loved it, I felt special'', she admitted, a sincere look from her soft gaze warmed your heart.

"You are special", you paused, "not only to me but as an individual too.." you brushed a hair strand away from her face.

''you mean that?" Her voice above a whisper.

You nodded, "i do", you took a shaky breath.

"Special or.. different?"

"I might have been lonely for longer than i can remember but I know what special is to me"

Her eyebrows dropped, and her eyes softened in vulnerability. She let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding, but it hitched. Her gaze lost in your face that was covered mostly by your hair because of the breeze.

You smiled moving closer until you sat almost between her legs, and without hesitation you pressed a kiss on her already burning cheeks.

"You're such an angel, I wish you could realize that, and believe in it."

Her hands grabbed your waist firmly and put your body on her lap, her eyes searching every part that's visible of you.

"You are the first person that made me comfortable with who I am, but you are just a stranger'', she adjusted her grip on you, ''it's scary, and what if you just change your mind?'', she whispered.

''strangers? how rude'', your tone subtle, you kissed the tip of her nose, then let out a long breath looking at her, as if you are waiting for her to keep talking.

Your quietness stressed her out and it was seen through the look in her eyes, you could see --and feel-- her chest rising faster, her fastening hot breath hitting your cold face.

You noticed her distress and immediately placed your palm on her face, closing the gap between your lip, whispering in between kisses, ''You're. Overthinking. It.''

She pulled you closer, resting her cheek on your temple, she let go of your waist just to wrap her whole arm around it, and you can feel her body relax.

After a lingering moment she pulled away, shy at first to look at your face, then her lips formed a soft smile, her relaxed eyes meeting yours.

''you look tired'' you broke the silence.

''because I am in fact tired'', she continued, ''I should get home, Mochi must be wondering where I went the whole day''

You nodded, she already stood up leaving you sitting down, without you realizing it she lifted you up effortlessly and got you to stand up.

''you're so strong'' you said trying to brush away the way you got turned on by this gesture of hers. ~ Her hand resting at your lower back, she walked with you out of the café after you locked it.

''thank you for being the best company today'', you rested your shoulder and head on the wall.

She held your face, kissing your cheek softly, which never fails to make you blush.

''I was right about you blushing after all''

''the embarrassment..'' you blushed even more.

Hyunju laughed softly, ''is that some sort of a catch-line? you say it whenever I point something adorable about you''

''I get shy'' you admitted biting your lower lip.

''you're as sweet as you taste'' she pressed another kiss on your cheek.

''get home safe'' she rubbed her thumb on your lips before taking a step back.

''I live just right there'' you pointed at the building few yards away, ''you get home safe as well.'' You gave her a gentle hug wrapping your arms around her waist, you stepped back smiling at her.

''see you.. tomorrow?'' she asked.

''I would love that'' you watched her walk away few steps before you walked in the direction of your building.

You turned your keys unlocking the door to you apartment, you put your bag on the floor and took your shoes off. You reached for your phone to check the time, but your eyes drafted to your notifications bar, multiple missed calls and what caught your attention was most recent text message.

'Your grandmother died at the hospital today, call me back'

You felt your blood freezing in your veins, your legs weakened and could barely hold you still anymore as you had to balance your body to the wall. You forced you body to move forward towards the couch and threw your body on top of it, hugging your legs close to you.

All you wanted was to disappear, to fade into the shadows where the guilt couldn’t reach you.

And so, you did.

Notes: if you have an idea for a plot you want to see in this story feel free to share it {you'll get the credit for it <3} xoxo

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us.

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: Recommendation: We Fell in Love in October-girl in red Warnings: use of tobacco.

Chapter 4: Your Aroma, My Taste.

'I would love if you come in tomorrow too' You pressed the send icon, sending your text to 'Hyunee'

The reply was almost instant; -Hyunee: 'Wasn't that the plan anyway? :)'

A smile spread across your face leaving a small chuckle, you tucked your phone back to your pocket and made your way out of the back room. You turned your head to the floor behind the counter to be met with the cat food box, you rolled your eyes remembering the frustration this damn box got you going through.

Before you could take your next step you tilted your head and frowned your eyebrows as of thinking, you reached to your pocket again for your phone meaning to text Hyunju, you open the chat to find she has double texted you.

-Hyunee: 'sent a photo' 'This is Mochi' 'sent a photo' 'look at him sleeping'

Your heart warmed at the photos of the fluffy brownish cat, Mochi, His eyes a beautiful light shade of green.

-Vee: 'He is so adorable' You typed fast, spamming ten crying emojis. -Vee: 'But why does he look like he’s about to fire me?'

-Hyunee: 'Because he’s the boss, and he’s very serious about his job'

-Vee: 'Would he like to join my feline fan club?' 'seriously, would you like to take some of the cat food I have laying around?'

-Hyunee: 'let me ask Mochi' 'he says yes' 'but he is picky, and very spoiled'

-Vee: 'I will keep the salmon treats for him, does that work for Mr. Mochi?'

-Hyunee: 'Yes, Mr. Mochi says that he is so grateful' 'sent a photo'

The moment you opened the picture, your eyes lit up and your expressions softened, your lips parting slightly; shaping in a soft smile. It was a selfie of Hyunju holding her cat, pocking her lips in a kiss towards him. For the next moment, the picture got you feeling so flustered, the way her lips looked, made you remember the way they kissed your cheek.

Your mind completely zoned out for a whole two minutes just blushing over a quick kiss. And you ended up taking a screenshot of her selfie.

You opened your front camera to take a selfie as well, you posed from a high angle with a thumbs up and a smile shutting your eyes. -Vee: 'closing the shop rn'

-Hyunee: 'liked your photo' 'you are such an angel' 'your cheeks are still blushing'

-Vee: 'I am not blushing! and I wasn't as well'

-Hyunee: 'I will kiss you again tomorrow and see sweetheart'

Your heart jumped reading her text, you had to double check because you just couldn't believe your eyes. You kicked your feet trying to cope with the intense blushing. You rested your elbows on the counter in front of you, your phone in your hands while you smiled like an idiot staring at the 'sweetheart' in disbelief.

~

The chime above the door echoed through the silence inside of the café, the rhythm of your steps moving across to turn the lights on after locking the door behind you. The time on the cat framed clock on the wall was exactly at seven o'clock, the sun rise light was shining through the big windows casting its warmth on you. You made your way to the back room where you put your bag on the shelf, wore the apron and tied a nice bow behind your waist.

You went through your phone selecting one out of your hundred random music playlists, and you made your way to the little kitchen moving the pastry you prepared last night out of the fridge to the display case. You walked carefully carrying two cakes one in each hand, as you put them carefully you hear a knock on the glass door, you looked up to find Hyunju standing there, her hand waving slowly at you. A bright smile crossed you face as you hurried to unlock the door for her, your hand anxiously trembled a bit.

Hyunju pushed the door walking in, letting the heavy door close slowly behind her. She leaned in pressing a soft kiss on your right cheek while her hand held your left softly, you smiled pressing a quick kiss on her cheek as well, the smell of her rosy perfume made your breath catch, wrapping around you like an embrace. You stayed close as if neither of you wanted to pull away, until her hand moved away from your cheek.

''You got earlier than I expected'' you spoke with a smile.

''No such thing as too early for me, and I wanted to help you as well'' she paused, ''and uh- I got this for you'' she extended her hands towards you carrying a potted plant, with tiny lilac flowers.

Your eyes widened and your eyebrows rose, you took it from her hand as your fingers brushed against hers. ''thank you so much Hyunju, I love it'' you admired the plant stealing glances at her soft looking eyes. ''I am glad, where are you going to place it?''

''I will place it next to the coffee machine'' you walked in a quick pace towards the coffee machine and placed the plant showing it off to Hyunju while she walked towards you to get a better view. You had so much excitement for the gift while she just had a heart warming smile.

''did you have breakfast yet? I still have to wait for the coffee to arrive though''

''I had breakfast it's alright'' Her voice calm.

''it is all because of that idiot, Mark'' You complained crossing your arm while you leaned your back to the wall, in that same moment the door opened.

''speaking of the devil'' you announced.

~

You stretched your body letting out a soft sigh while you walked towards the door to turn off the open sign. Hyunju sat on a chair in the middle of the café sipping from her iced coffee, her eyes admiring your every move.

You glanced at her while untying your apron, ''I really don't understand how you could drink coffee by this time''

''that's why I love coffee, it does not affect me one bit''

''I actually hate I for that exact same reason'' you laughed disappearing for a second then back to Hyunju, ''care to join me?'' you held a pack of cigarettes waving it for her to notice.

She nodded following you to the rooftop. You both sat under the moonlight and stars, the chill breeze messed with your hair and hers. Unfazed she enjoyed her coffee while you struggled to keep the lighter lit for your cigarette. ''finally'' you took your first drag, the smoke surrounding you as you exhaled.

You took a glance at Hyunju passing her the cigarette, stained with lipstick already, She took it hesitant at first then took her first drag, her lipstick leaving a trace as well.

“Since when do you smoke?” you asked, taking you cigarette back.

“I don’t,” Hyunju admitted, her lips curving into a small smile. “But I’ve always wondered what the fuss is about.”

You let out a chuckle, turning into a laugh. ''do you get it now?''

She shook her head, her expressions fakely disappointed.

You giggled taking another drag, your eyes admiring her. She moved a bit closer, her shoulder brushing against yours.

''Let me try again, I liked the taste'' she said, her voice above a whisper.

''are you sure?'' You passed her the cigarette but she shook her head. Confused; your eyebrows frowned.

Placing her palm on your cheek, her eyes gave you a soft look, her thumb brushing your lips.

Your free hand found its way to her waist, locking eyes with her, you smiled. Letting her face get closer to you, you have no idea who closed to gap first but suddenly your lips were on hers. Her other hand held the back of your head, fingers brushing through your hair, while slowly having a taste of your lips, your lipstick and the cigarette. Her kiss was soft, her touch was even more gentle, as if she was touching a billion dollars worth glass vase, scared it would shatter if she went slightly rough.

Playfully, you got on top oh her, pinning her down. She grabbed your waist holding you in place, you let out a chuckle and so does she.

Notes: inspired by girl in red again, guilty. their rs is just so girl in red codded we cannot deny. xoxo

[serinoodles]

I love this playlist so much, I listen to it while writing and it inspires me a lot ngl, some of the events/chapters in 'The Art of Overthinking Us' has a song that resembles them.

The Art of Overthinking Us~

Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Read on ao3/archive of your own.

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: - Warnings:-

Chapter 3: Girl in Red; Velvet.

10:34a.m.

At the corner table, you sat across from Hyunju. Her gaze fixated at the red velvet cake piece in front of her, on a similarly red plate which you had chosen on purpose, again, to match her cherry red -yet another- crocheted top. A beautiful lighter red scarf wrapped around her neck and shoulder. Her soft black hair held in a slightly messy ponytail, the front pieces and bangs framed her face. Her lips painted in a perfect velvety shade of -again- red.

You had your hands cupping your obviously blushed cheeks, your arm resting at the table. It was silent between the two of you, only the sound of the growing storm outside and the low volume calm music played in the speakers.

Hyunju cleared her throat, created a pattern for you that she is about to talk,

''thank you again, for my wallet'' 

Her tone hesitant and nervous for some reason.

You smiled moving your hands to rest on your lap, while your fingers wrestled, ''it was no problem'' you went silent for a second, ''I did not go through it, don't you worry'' you reassured.

Her lips smiled softly as if a weight from her shoulder was lifted, that's when she met your gaze keeping the same adorable smile. You tilted your head mesmerized as if her beauty had flashed you, and you could feel your freezing nose warming up from your blushing cheeks. 

Her dark brown eyes searched your face as if she was trying to memorize its features, her look was intense and deep yet soft, undressing you and caressing you at the same moment.

When you had the realization of what's going on, instead of flinching or trying to brush off the embarrassment of losing your senses staring at her, you just smiled, which made the realization hit her a second after you. She drafted her gaze in nervousness and intertwined her fingers together under the table, and you could obviously see the natural blush covering her round, soft looking cheeks.

You put your elbows on the table and cupped your cheeks again, ''I am Vee'', you introduced yourself with a goofy smile.

She was a bit taken aback and nervous, a bit too much nervous, but she eventually collected herself and mimicked your sitting position with a grin on her flustered face.

''I am Hyunju''

12:12p.m.

''Oh c'mon, isn't it just chocolate cake with red food dye'' you scoffed sipping from your tea cup.

''You can't say that when your favorite cake is carrot cake''

Hyunju chuckled.

''Do not diss my beloved like that'' you frowned.

Hyunju just chuckled fixing the stray strands of hair that sat on her cheeks and chin.

''Aren't you hungry? you barely even finished the piece I gave you when you got here'' you asked then continued, ''or do you like the fact that it matches your outfit?'' you giggled.

She tilted her head and rose her eyebrows as if she realized something.

''did you also match the plate to my outfit as yesterday?'' she asked softly.

You looked away hiding you smirk, holding the mug close to your face. ''guilty~''

And even though you couldn't see her face; you can feel her smiling.

1:58p.m.

''I don't think I would have had much costumers anyway, with or without the coffee'' your head rested on your arm on top of the small table taking most of the space.

Hyunju had her back resting on the chair's back while her hand was on the table, so close and hesitant to touch your messy strands of hair.

''Are you always working alone?''

she reached for a strand of your hair and tangled her fingers through it in a way you wouldn't feel her touch.

''Hmm, I am the owner, the baker, the barista and the cleaning lady''

''Wow, you are.. awesome'' She was genuinely amused and impressed.

Your phone buzzed on the top of the table few times, Hyunju's gaze innocently glanced at it, she quickly looked away and moved her fingers from your hair once you lifted your head from the table. 'An incoming call from 'mom''.

You nervously hung up and put your phone on Do Not Disturb, you felt slightly ashamed and judged hanging up on her in front of Hyunju.

Hyunju figured how you could be feeling, her lips parted to say something but her phone rang in an alarm. You were so zoned out that her alarm's sound didn't faze you. Her lips pressed turning the alarm off, she asked politely, ''Vee~ can I get a glass of water?''

Her soft voice brought you back to reality, you just smiled and nodded, your steps were a bit off and Hyunju noticed that and her eyes are suddenly fixated on you. 

You managed to pour a glass of water and bring it to her successfully despite your hands shaking slightly. 

You sat on the chair resting your chin on your arm, looking at Hyunju taking a tablet of pills out of her tote bag.

''Are you sick?'' you asked innocently.

''Hormones'' she answered briefly.

''Sorry..'' you apologized thinking you made her uncomfortable.

''Please don't'' she smiled, her voice soft. ''I wouldn't have done it in front of you if I was that uncomfortable about it''

“You can tell me anything, or nothing, whatever feels right”, you spoke, your voice above a whisper.

She leaned closer resting her chin on her hand on the table as well, her almond dark eyes glowing from the dim warm light next to her, ''you presence is safe enough to start telling you about my whole life''

She had no idea why she said that, but she felt so at ease letting those words out. For her you are just a stranger, a very nice stranger, who also is a barista and makes the best red velvet cakes and coffee she's ever had. This barista is also such a good company, you let her stay in your coffee shop while it was storming, and felt like she could tell you her life story without any barrier...Maybe you weren't just a random stranger for Hyunju, at least for this moment.

4:09p.m.

The loud sound of the storm started to fade followed by the calming sound of a gentle rain patter.

''The storm has stopped''

You point at the view from the window next to the table.

''I should probably get going, I thought I'd have to move into here if that storm haven't stopped'' she chuckled placing her tote bag on her shoulder.

A weird sense of abandonment filled your heart, is that what being alone for a bit too long got you feeling about a stranger?, you thought to yourself, showing a smile despite that.

Hyunju's steps slowed down at the door as she grabbed the handle, as if she was waiting for you to say something.

''Hyunju..''

Her head turned quickly the second you called her name, letting go of the door handle, turning her body towards you.

''Will I see you again?''

She stepped closer facing you, your gaze followed hers making you look up at the tall woman.

She leaned closer to your face pressing a gentle kiss on your cheek, you could feel your heart skipping twenty beats and your stomach winning a gold medal at the backflipping olympics. Your eyes shut slowly wishing you could die at this moment so this would be the last sensation you ever experience as an immortal human being.

The warmth of her breath on your cheek disappeared, you opened your eyes as she stood still her fingers nervously playing with the hem of her top.

"I would love to see you again, and few more times, maybe more than I could count''

Notes: I wrote this listening to girl in red, if it isn't so obvious lol. I bet hyunju would be such a fan of their music. xoxo

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: - Warnings: a slight hint of family issues.

Chapter 2: A Shot of You, No Ice.

You threw your body on the bed holding the pink wallet in your hands, your curiosity tries to get the best of you but you refuse to check what's inside of it thing by thing. But for some reason you keep staring at it tracing the bunny motif.

That beautiful lady's presence is still felt by you, well yes because you are holding her wallet right now but it's like her warmth is around you, a warmth that you haven't had a glimpse of yet but you are certain that you can identify it among thousands of others.

A buzz from your phone interrupted your thoughts, then another. You sat on the bed grabbing your phone to find a missed call and couple of texts from 'mom'. You tilted your head with frowned eyebrows as if it was something unusual.

You sighed shutting your eyes before opening the chat. 'your grandmother is sick' 'care to check up on her?'

You sighed even harder tossing your phone on the nightstand, laying down on your back staring at the ceiling for a moment, you looked beside you spotting the wallet on the bed, you turned your body to lay on your side, you traced the wallet again slowly, as if it was your only way of comfort at the moment, as if you had a warm embrace around your body...

~

Quick steps on the puddles of water, you held your umbrella firmly crossing the road to the opposite sidewalk where your coffee shop is located. Barely a five minute walk from your house to the café yet the bottom of your pants were soaking wet, gladly the roads aren't muddy, or you'd have gotten really upset and went back home.

you stepped inside putting your umbrella on the floor, you walked to the back-room to take off your jacket and scarf, you put on your apron and fixed your hair that has been messed by the wind and the rain.

The door's chime echoed; ''delivery for Vee!'' a familiar voice announced.

You stepped out of the back-room greeting; ''good morning Mark!''

''I didn't expect you to actually be here today, because of the weather'' said mark carrying a box walking towards you.

''well..'' you crossed your arms. ''I didn't expect myself to be here too" you both giggle.

''my boss is the most evil human to ever exist, he delayed the deliveries yesterday and pushed them to the day with the worst weather'' he complained while you signed the receipt.

''I think I will be closing early today, pass by for a coffee if you got time'' you said resting your chin on your palm.

''I can't promise to survive, but I'll do my best. take care'' He waved you goodbye before letting the door close behind him.

You walked towards the box that has been just delivered, you tried to lift it but it was a bit too heavy for you, 'coffee beans can't be that heavy', you thought, then you just kept pushing it with your feet bit by bit until it reached somewhere behind the counter. You crouched riping the tape sealing the carton box, peeling back the flaps.

You blinked as you were met with some sort of package you are so unfamiliar with, colorful and smells a bit... fishy...

You blinked again as if you thought you were hallucinating, you picked one of the cans up, labeled; 'Cat Food'.

''What in the-'' you murmured checking out the rest of the cans and packages hoping for your coffee beans buried under whatever this is, for you to just go through more and more cat food.

You checked the shipping address, and it was indeed not your coffee shop's address.

So frustrated; you ran your fingers through your hair that you could have sworn it went grey for a split second. You let out a chuckles, then a laugh. You seriously have no damn energy to start raging over not receiving your package and the fact that you have no coffee to run the café.

Your loud sigh almost sounded like a scream, you sat on the floor, picked your phone from your pocket and dialed a number. The second the other line picked up you yelled, ''Mark you idiot! You shipped me the wrong box, what in the world I would need cat food for?! I need coffee to run my COFFEE shop!''

''Dang Vee, you got some lungs''

''Mark this isn't funny, I have a whole box of cat food sitting in my shop. What am I supposed to do with that? Start a feline fan club?'' You whined.

Mark held his laugh not taking the situation as seriously as he should, he cleared his throat, ''let me check the system''

You rubbed your forehead in distress sighing again.

''The good or the bad news first?''

''The good I guess''

''You package is still with us''

''And the bad news?''

''It was returned few minutes before you called, so you have to wait until tomorrow to receive it''

''oh my- screw it, see you tomorrow'' you hung up on him mid-sentence and just sat there on the floor chuckling, until you felt a shadow hover on you, you looked up to see her; Cho Hyun-Ju..

you felt your breath getting stuck in your throat. She tilted her head with a look of concern, ''Are you.. okei?''

''How long have you been here?'' you asked ignoring her question.

''Since the- feline fan club..'' she forced a serious look.

You just sat in embarrassment for a second until you realized you probably look ridiculous, you stood up dusting off the fake dust off of your apron.

''Unfortunately, there is no coffee today'' you tried to redirect the conversation.

She shook her head as she spoke, ''I am looking for my wallet, I think I left it here yesterday''

[serinoodles]

The Art of Overthinking Us.

fanart credits: tyra_drawing on TikTok.

Notes: To completely avoid the use of y/n, your name is this story is VEE. Warnings: -

Chapter 1: Caramel and Cold Shoulders.

"order number 120! Iced coffee with caramel!"

You announced putting down a cup on the counter in front of you waiting for whoever ordered it.

As you waited for a second, you noticed that you haven't gotten the straw. You turned to face the shelf on your left to grab one real quick, and as you turned back to hand the order, you felt a hand on the cup grabbing it at the same time.

You slightly flinched moving your hand away, you looked up to see a tall woman looking down at her hand that's hesitant to reach for the cup again, her black short-ish hair fell to cover most of her face but you couldn't help but notice the hint of blush on her soft looking cheeks, and the beautiful tint of her plump lips, slightly parted.

She looked up locking eyes with you, her soft and dark brown eyes blinked fast, making you automatically smile.

"Here's your straw" you finally spoke.

She looked down quickly once more, then it's like a realization had hit her.

"Oh- thank you" her voice was soft and gentle, a bit deep, yet so feminine and delicate.

She grabbed her iced coffee and straw while taking a look at the pastry display on the counter's right.

You took a look to find that there were no other costumers but her, you stood there intertwining your fingers confused wether to pretend being busy or wait for her to order something else besides her iced coffee.

You decided to just stand there, your gaze drafted to her hands, noticing the chapped black nail polish, on the contrary, her lilac crocheted top fit her body perfectly, hugging tighter on the curve of her waist, followed by her long white skirt flowing beautifully.

You can hear her clearing her throat before asking, "Can I have a piece of this red velvet cake?"

"For here or to go?" You respond meeting her gaze.

"Here."

"Please have a seat, i will bring that to you in a moment" You smiled talking in your "costumer service" tone.

You placed the red velvet cake piece on a nice plate with a floral print chosen on purpose to matche her lilac top. You looked up searching for her, she sat at the table in the very corner of the coffee shop, your favorite place to sit by the end of the day, as she sipped from her coffee not looking around her as if she was in her own bubble.

You approached her popping that bubble, "here you go, enjoy it~"

She nodded as a thank you, you watched her admiring the lilac floral printed plate taking a quick picture of it before taking her first bite, you smiled then went back behind the counter cleaning and tidying the place as it was almost nighttime when you usually close out.

You usually don't have much costumers, especially by the end of the day, it still payed your two only bills, but beside that, you actually loved what you were doing, you always despited boring office jobs and wanted to be your own boss, even if it meant being your own and only work colleague as well.

You softly hummed along with the song playing the background getting the dishes out of the dishwasher when the door's chime echoed beautifully, meaning that someone either entered or left, you took a look to find that the tall lady was gone, you approached her table where you found the money placed under the plate.

"That's a bit too much even after a tip" you whispered to yourself cleaning off the table after tucking the money in your apron's pocket.

You turned the open sign off, closed the blinds and locked the door from the inside. The soft sound of jazz spilled from the speakers, a soothing melody wrapped around you like a loving embrace, and the scent of coffee and pastry lingered around the place saving its warmth.

You found yourself swaying to the rhythm as you grabbed some fresh tea herbs, your feet moving in time with the beat. The music, slow and playful made you doze off to another world, you turned toward the counter behind you filling the kettle with water.

You glanced at the pastry display and without a second thought you picking a piece of the carrot cake and set it on a beautifully pastel pink plate.

The hiss of steam interrupted your humming, grabbing a matching colored mug to the plate you poured the hot water followed by the tea herbs, the aroma hugged you, giving you a sense of relaxation.

Your mug held by your right hand and the plate by your left, you walked towards your favorite table, the one by the corner. Where you get to have the best view of the street. The sun has already set and the white street lights interfering with the warm lights from your shop.

As you shoved the last bite of your beloved carrot cake into your mouth something caught your eye, placed on the floor. Your stretched your hand to grab it. A wallet.. a pink wallet with a rabbit motif on it.

You opened it searching for some sort of ID, until you found one. The tall's woman picture on it from earlier, smiling softly.

You smiled instinctively reading, "Cho Hyun-Ju" you whispered, "sweet name"

You set it aside finishing what's left of your tea that has gone cold. She will come back tomorrow for it ,you thought before placing the ID back and throwing the wallet in your bag along with your other belongings.

Notes: HEY GUYS! tysm for reading. honestly my only reason behind writing this is that there were no more hyunju fanfics to read so why not make one of my own. so obsessed with her it's unexplainable. also I still have no obvious idea about how the plot is going to be so please suggest anything. my first time writing in english so excuse any bs. xoxo