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exouniverse · 11 months ago

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Snowfall

Pairing: seokjin x gn reader

Genre: fluff, love at first sight

Warnings: alcohol consumption, very lightly though. Canon context and present time Seokjin being in the military (but hey we’ll have him back soon)

Summary: Whether it was accidental love at first sight or love at first sight by accident, Seokjin will forever be grateful to the universe for gifting him the chance to meet your healing and radiant soul.

Word count: 3.4K+

A/N: I’m still melting at these two dorks. I hope it conveyed the idea of not just love at first sight but a soul recognizing soul moment between the characters. Jin just gives me ultimate romantic vibes so I tried to aim at that with this story. This one took me longer because I was so busy at the time… and since I had thought to make it into two parts, I had to change it back to one part for the delay, but I still lasted even longer than I thought, sorry. Another happy (late) birthday, Jin!

I made the divider, so please credit if you use it.

I think Yes or No by Jungkook fits this one quite well.

MASTERLIST | MOODBOARD

The sigh came out full of amusement; Jin knew that his friends were trying their best. He knew they were probably orchestrating something bigger than he had expected when they told him that they wanted to celebrate his birthday with him.

Their texts were probably all an act to have him arrive later on and throw him a big surprise. He took pride in intuiting those types of behaviors from the younger members, especially Taehyung. For that reason, he decided to take his time, and since he was close to that café he loves and misses so much, he went in for just a cup.

He just couldn’t be too upset, not on a night like the present one. There was magic in the air as he walked, even when the day had been just too cold and no snow had fallen. As the cozy café came into view, a warm glow beckoned through the windows.

The place was in its usual quiet bustle, with people seeking refuge from the cold with warm drinks and treats. The twinkling string lights danced along the wooden beams as soft holiday-themed music set the mood.

As he took it all in, reminiscing on the many times he’d been around, Minjae behind the counter glanced up with a smile. “Hyung, long time no see—oh, today is your birthday, right?”

Seokjin blushed, still getting bashful about being such a recognizable person and having people remember things about him. “It’s been a while; you’re right.”

Minjae nodded enthusiastically while he started entering in Seokjin’s usual order. “Are you on your way to celebrate?” he casually asked.

“Yeah, the boys were planning a get-together, but you know how they are. I have gotten too many cryptic messages.” They shared a laugh.

Seokjin thanked Minjae soon after his coffee was ready, carefully accepting it with his gloved hands as he looked for a cozy corner to wait in. He opted for a loveseat near the counter since his usual spot by the window was taken. It seemed like a convenient spot to keep an eye out for his friends’ supposed arrival and to offer Minjae some company while they chatted.

However, soon enough, another customer entered, and Minjae resumed his work. Seokjin pulled out his phone, settling for a bit of scrolling to pass the time. He didn’t want to eavesdrop, but the sweet sound of the customer’s laugh was addicting and contagious. Seokjin glanced up, curious.

This stranger was more than captivating; now a pair of eyes were what stopped him in his tracks. The warmth emanating from the most radiant gaze he had ever encountered captivated him, leaving him entranced. The vibrant blue scarf complimented the stranger’s smile so harmoniously. He was lost, so much so that, for a second, he didn’t even notice he had spilled his coffee on his hands until the burn was truly unbearable.

He tried to stop his scream, but an odd hiss came out and called Minjae and the stranger’s attention towards him. Before he could realize it, the pair of eyes fixed on his were closer than before. A pair of hands accompanied them, quick and skilled, taking his gloves off and leading him behind the counter.

He snapped out of his trance once Minjae put a name to the stranger before him and his hands touched the cool water coming from the sink. “Y/N,” he repeated quietly.

“Are you okay?” you asked.

Seokjin could only smile and nod, but not because of the pain restricting him from speaking up since the water was quite calming on his minor burns. He could have answered using his voice, but he was still too wonderstruck by the sight of you to even utter a thank you.

He remained calm while you attended to his injuries, sharing one lingering glance, and this serene state persisted for the remaining twenty minutes or so until you asked Minjae for some food wrap. The situation seemed rather absurd, and the sight of his hands covered in plastic only added to the whimsicality of it all. Your eyes met his once again, emanating a profound sense of compassion that left him breathless.

“Thank you,” he whispered, hoping his words conveyed the depth of emotion hidden within them. It was astonishing how just the sound of your laughter and the warmth of your gaze could capture his heart. He had never imagined that he could fall so effortlessly in love with someone, especially a stranger.

“It’s okay. I guess the nursing course I took a few years ago turned out to be helpful after all,” you joked, attempting to lighten the mood. However, a hint of nervousness lingered, partly because of the significance of the person you had just assisted.

A soft laugh escaped him at your charming humor, melting away the tension on his shoulders. “Well, I'm glad such skills have remained sharp. I feel quite indebted to your nursing expertise.”

An undeniable sense of familiarity between the two of you blossomed, despite having been strangers just moments ago. Your eyes shimmered with amusement as you observed your handiwork, and Seokjin felt his breath catch again at your radiant smile.

Even with only a few words exchanged between the two of you, he sensed a kindred spirit shining through—one he was reluctant to part with so soon. As Minjae returned with a new order for him, he hesitated, searching for any reason to prolong this serendipitous encounter just a little while longer.

“Could I have the pleasure of treating you to a drink as a thank you for your help? It's the least I can offer in return.” His words carried a hopeful tone that he hoped did not come across as too forward. Yet, deep down, he hoped that you would understand his intention and that you would also feel the undeniable pull of fate that had intertwined your paths.

A gentle smile adorned your face as you considered his invitation. You didn't want to appear overly eager by accepting too quickly, but the happy coincidence of encountering Jin in such a familiar setting left you feeling perplexed. You were a regular at the café, and it seemed that he frequented it as well. While you had heard rumors of his presence—actually seeing him before you and, moreover, him offering a coffee as a token of gratitude for aiding his burned hands—it was hard to believe.

You let out a soft giggle. “Well, I guess it would be rude to refuse such a gracious thank you,” you replied at last, the warmth or your tone soothing any lingering doubts. Minjae beamed behind the two of you, ever the cheerful accomplice to new beginnings.

“I’ll get you your usual, Y/N”

Both of you exchanged smiles with Minjae as you took Seokjin's drink, and he motioned for you to lead the way. Glancing around, you noticed that your usual corner near the window was now available. Grabbing a towel, you swiftly cleaned the area so that the two of you could sit there comfortably. Just in time, Minjae returned with your drink, soon leaving the two of you alone. However, not without sending a playful wink your way, assuring you to feel at ease no matter what.

A small nervous laugh escaped both of you, creating even more laughter at the synchronization. Seokjin caught your gaze. “I must thank you again for your kindness,” he began gently. “Not only for tending to my foolish injury, but for agreeing to my offer. It feels like our paths were meant to cross.”

Your eyes held his with a look of warm understanding. “Some things are simply fate, wouldn't you say?” you remarked, with a hint of teasing in your smile. “Although I doubt you'll make a habit of burning yourself for my attention.”

Seokjin was truly enjoying your wits, so much so that he felt the last of his nerves melt away. “No promises, but I'll do my best to behave.”

A comfortable silence fell after you shared some giggles. As you sipped your drinks, an unspoken ease flowed between you like the falling snow. Both of you turned your gaze at the sparkling flakes. It was almost like magic how, up until this moment, the weather graced the day with its finest snowfall.

“Ah, lovely,” he whispered, looking back at you. You couldn’t lie; the butterflies in your stomach were so loud. He might have said it just to describe the snow, but there was something quite magnetic about the way he looked at you.

If you stared a second longer, your growing smile could’ve given away the nerves you were trying to conceal. However, conversation flowed nicely between you two, engaging in small talk and smoothly moving to more meaningful topics as you discovered shared interests.

“Are your hands better?” you asked after taking a glimpse at them.

“I think so, thanks to your quick action. I don’t feel pain anymore.”

Your hand moved towards his to examine it, but in that moment, Jin received a text. He looked at you apologetically while also feeling a bit of reluctance for the moment to end. His eyes drifted to the falling snow once more, contemplating briefly.

The members had no doubt worked hard on his surprise, but he found himself wishing for just a little more time in your company. You were still strangers, and inviting you so freely felt premature, no matter the connection he sensed between you two.

His eyes returned to find your understanding gaze, and he knew then he could trust his instincts about you. “It seems I must leave now,” he murmured softly, “but I kind of don’t want to go just yet.”

You smiled then, sparking warmth within his chest. “Then allow me to lend you my gloves, at least, so your hands stay warm on the way.”

He glanced down at his own damp gloves, now useless against the cold. “Only if you'll let me return them—or leave them safely in Minjae's care—until our paths cross again.”

A thoughtful look seemed to come over you, and he hoped he had not presumed too much. But then you reached into your pocket, withdrawing a small card. “Or perhaps we could meet again more intentionally. My number, if you'd like.”

Accepting the card with gentle care, he felt a surge of promise for what lay ahead, beyond the bounds of this chance encounter. “Thank you, Y/N. For everything.”

“Happy birthday, Seokjin!” You giggled, hearing him say your name without both of you having formally introduced yourselves before. The look on his eyes was startled, but partly amused at the realization.

As Jin walked beneath a blanket of white towards the destination that the members sent him with the change of plans, he felt reborn. The snowflakes held more magic than he ever believed. His thoughts strayed often to the gentle soul he’d left by the cafe window. The last smile you shared warmed him more than any glove or drink ever could.

As he arrived at the party venue, a wave of hugs and greetings swiftly enveloped him. But Jimin, ever perceptive, was the first to notice. “Hyung, are those not your usual gloves?” he asked, eyeing the unique handmade knitwork wrapped around his hands.

A smile appeared on his lips involuntarily as he recalled the memory. “A kind soul lent them to me. It's a long story.”

Jungkook and Hoseok exchanged a mischievous look, already scheming to wheedle more details from him later. But for now, he simply enjoyed the moment, turning his thoughts now and then to you inside the warmth of the café. This prompted his friends to barrage him with good-natured, teasing questions about his mysterious gloved benefactor.

He skillfully evaded their jokes with enigmatic smiles, reveling in keeping your memory as his charming secret for a while longer. Jimin soon sensed his distraction and kindly drew the others’ attention elsewhere.

“So… hyung, what happened to your hands?” Jimin asked carefully once the rest of the members were safely distracted and mingling around.

“Ah… silly coffee burn—“

“Oh, were you at Minjae's café?”

Seokjin chuckled, amused by Jimin’s intuitiveness. “I was close by, so I waited there for your reply.”

Jimin didn’t push Seokjin to tell him any details, even when he had so many questions about the hints that his hyung was unconsciously giving away. Seokjin was grateful for Jimin’s patience because he needed to put all of his thoughts together and try not to act relentlessly.

It wasn’t until the next afternoon, when he received an email from the café, that he felt reassured of his persistent thoughts of meeting you and the ease with which he had developed such fondness for you. His trivial doubts and hesitations couldn’t overshadow the sense of clarity he found in your presence.

He grabbed your card from the pocket of his coat and quickly sent you a text, including two different types of hand emoji. The thrill of the wait was suddenly quite exciting for Seokjin, even when a tiny bit of fear made his hands sweat at the thought of you not replying.

You: Hi Seokjin!👋 How could I forget? I hope your hands are healing well.

Seokjin: They are 🤗 I'm still using the gel you recommended. Has kept me occupied during breaks in service.

You: I'm glad to hear it's helping. How have things been at the base?

Seokjin: Busy as always. But I’m looking forward to some time off for the holidays.

You: Aw, I hope your service continues smoothly for now until your time off.

Seokjin: Me too. Did you see Minjae's email about the café's NYE party? Sounds cozy and fun.

You: Yes! It would be nice to ring in the new year there with friends. Any chance you'll get leave that weekend?

Seokjin: Fingers crossed my request gets approved 🤞🤞 If so, would you maybe want to attend together? Only if you're free of course 😊

You: I'd love to! It would be wonderful to see you ☺️ Please let me know what they say as soon as you're able.

Seokjin: I will. Thank you for your patience and support ☺️🫰 it means more than you know. I'll text you soon about my request.

You: Can't wait to hear from you. In the meantime, take good care and stay safe. Happy holidays!

Seokjin: You too. Talk to you later 🤗

Just enough snow was falling as Seokjin walked towards the café. The ambiance inside was a little more upbeat than usual, with pop music and people talking in groups and enjoying their drinks. However, it was hard to miss you; his gaze was fast enough to recognize you sitting at the spot you two share as your favorite by the window. The light outside made the snowflakes twinkle in a way that complemented the radiance of your face.

Your eyes sparkled the moment you met his. Seokjin marveled at the comfort your smile radiated. He only wished to listen to that laugh of yours again, right in that moment.

“You came,” he whispered.

“As promised,” you replied, “who else would be willing to indulge in my endless chatter and ridiculous jokes if not you? I’d be lost without our chats to look forward to.”

And just like that, he was enchanted once again. You could laugh or get him to laugh; either way, all he would wish is for that moment in time to last forever.

Seokjin smiled, settling into place next to you. “The members have enjoyed your jokes more than they do mine, they are excited to meet you,” he shared.

You laughed—the sound that he had wished for so long to listen to—and he squeezed in closer. “That’s high praise! I hope I can see them soon, when the time is right.”

He nodded in agreement, and Minjae appeared with special drinks. “Here, our special winter warmer for you both,” Minjae said with a wink.

With shy smiles, both of you thanked Minjae before he ran off to the counter again to prepare more drinks for the guests. You smiled at each other and blew gently on the surface of the rich red liquid before taking a cautious sip.

The wine was deep and fruity, with gentle notes of cinnamon, clove, and orange dancing on your taste buds. You hummed as you enjoyed the drink, and Seokjin watched with a smile as a rosy blush bloomed on his cheeks—both from the heat of the drink and your company.

The mulled wine managed to keep both of you warm and happy. As you engaged in small chats with each other and some other guests you’d seen before, you longed for a more adventurous moment to share with only him.

You lightly placed your hand on his wrist as you found a quiet moment together. “The snow seems to have settled down, so… wanna go for a walk? We could go to Gwanghwamun Square.”

Your touch sent a thrill coursing through him, drawing a boyish smile on his face. The hands that had healed his wounds a few weeks ago felt familiar now, yet the sensation of their touch brought forth new feelings and a delightful flutter within him, captivating him in a state of euphoria.

“I’d love nothing more,” he agreed, “but first, you might need this.” He pulled from his pocket the pair of gloves you had lent him.

“I thought you’d keep them as a gift, you know, for your birthday.” You chuckled as you accepted them back, unintentionally brushing your fingers against his.

“I know this will sound cheesy, but I feel like meeting you that day was my gift,” he said, and you swooned so naturally that it was shown in your smile. “Now I have a personal nurse right at my fingertips.”

A soft laugh escaped you at his teasing, but your heart nearly burst at his tender admission. That day and the following weeks of text conversations had been nothing but magical for you. Seokjin found a place in your life that no one had ever been in so quickly, and although everything sometimes felt like a dream, you were sure that your connection could only grow stronger.

Wrapped in your coats, you stepped outside into the busy winter scene. It felt so cliché, but the tension between you somehow warmed you up as you walked side by side, and at times, your arms swayed so close to each other that you could almost reach for his hand and interlace your fingers.

Once you reached the square, both of you beamed at the decorations from the festival taking place for the holidays. Still, a few snowflakes drifted down, dusting Seokjin’s beanie and eyelashes. He gazed around in wonder, but you couldn’t take your eyes off of him, struck by how the sparkling flakes highlighted his handsome features.

As you gazed at him, one flake landed perfectly on the tip of his nose. He scrunched it adorably, going cross-eyed trying to see. Chuckling, you reached out and gently wiped it away with your gloved finger.

Your eyes met, and something shifted in the space between. Something gentle bloomed as you both realized you didn’t want this night to end. Before you could move your hand from his face, Seokjin held it close to his chest.

“Please… say you feel it too? This thing between us, growing each day?” His breath caught softly, waiting—yet hoping, above all else, to stay by your side.

The closeness set the butterflies free within you, yet calmed the tumult in your heart. His question brought a smile to your face. “Feel it?” You breathed, raising your free hand to rest on his shoulder. “I thought it to be a dream, but from the moment we met, you’re etched into my thoughts. I feel it too, and I find I want nothing more than to see where it may lead us.”

Seokjin let out a soft sigh, accompanied by a gentle giggle. Leaning nearer still, he rested his forehead against yours as you mirrored his reaction. “Then let’s discover it together, one step at a time. I can promise you, there is nowhere I would rather be.” Gently, shyly, he pressed his lips against your forehead in a tender kiss.

Without hesitation, your hands intertwined, your fingers slipping sweetly between his as if they belonged there. Side by side, you turned, following the paths through the lit-up square, awaiting new beginnings.

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