#best friend joshua

[wanderingcritter]

god gives his most niche fandoms to his most autistic warriors

[nemotakeit]

i think tyler canonically comparing josh (torchbearer) to the holy spirit is insane and should absolutely be talked about a LOT more like this dude is literally deifying his homie and he's a christian too what the fuck

[barnxsromanxff]

is it possible for you to do Josh Washington x Reader or Chris Hartley x Reader smut maybe like halloween themed? some sort of halloween party at his place (beth and hannah are still alive/doesn’t follow game storyline) reader is described as shy and “innocent” but Sam (her best friend) got her to feel comfortable enough to wear a “slutty” costume (your choice in costume just make it slutty lmao) Josh/Chris is/are surprised and tease her about it but he’s super down bad and has had a crush on her for years and maybe some sort of party game takes place and they reveal they’ve liked eachother for years but didn’t want to ruin their friendship (Josh/Chris is readers male best friend) one thing leads to another (your choice from here i’m running out of ideas 😭) and it gets heated and then.. smut but like cutesy romantic afterwards/end up together

Halloweekend | Josh Washington x f!Reader

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Request: yes or no

Prompt: Going from shy to confident at a halloween party causes Josh to notice

Pairing: Josh x f!reader (best friends to lovers)

Warnings: mdni 18+ only cursing, innuendoes, unprotected PIV, dry humping, mentions of bodily fluids

A/N: Love this detailed request! I was actually planning on doing one like this idk about you guys but in college “halloweekend” is huge, so it worked out perfectly… i hope you enjoy!!

DISCLAIMER BELOW!!

no description of body color, size or build are used. Descriptions are used for afab but nothing more detailed than that. I provided this gif as an example of the costume, NOT the body or face!

° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂

“Samantha Giddings, absolutely not.”

You cringed as your eyes stared at the costume your best friend held up, the tiny pink body suit assaulting your eyes,

“Come on pleaseeeee!”

You shook your head and continued searching through her collection of costumes, hoping to find one a little less scandalous.

“You’d look so good in this! Josh won’t be able to take his eyes off you.”

A dark blush crept on your face as you tried ignoring Sam’s teasing. You were never the type to show skin, let alone this much. You felt like you had your place in the group already, you were timid and if you were to wear a costume it would be something nerdy.

Sure, a few jokes might be said but you felt comfortable which was your number one priority.

“Just try it on okay? If you really don’t like it you don’t have to wear it.”

You sighed and snatched the costume from her hands, side eyeing her as you slowly made your to bathroom to change. You strongly doubted you would like this, you didn’t want to. But you did like it.

Your eyes widened as you look in the mirror,

“Wow… I look hot.”

“Shot! Shot! Shot!”

As the door to the Washington Lodge opened you took in your surroundings, the smell of sweat and alcohol hitting your senses. You hear a squeal of girls and turn to see your friends waving at you excitedly.

“You look amazing!”

Hannah and Beth were the first to comment on the outfit, giving you compliments for it. You were mentally preparing for what the boys would say, luckily they seemed preoccupied with their drinks.

You feel a warm embrace and smell sweet vanilla, immediately noticing it’s Jess in her tiny costume, not out of character for her.

As you continued to walk through the party you finally made your way to the kitchen, a loud wolf whistle making you sheepishly want to turn around and leave.

There you see two of your best friends, Josh and Chris fumbling over themselves to see you. They had to stop themselves from literally drooling at the sight of you.

“Trying something new?”

You rolled your eyes at them,

“Chris what are you even wearing, are you suppose to be a nun or something?”

Chris was wearing a baggy dark cloak, he must’ve found it in the basement or something. Your eyes go over Josh’s costume, he’s wearing an unfitted overall set and has a fake knife in his hand.

“Want a drink?”

Josh hands you a red solo cup filled with a mix of drinks, you cringe as you down it. Hoping this will give you some more confidence.

As the night goes on the little comments and jokes don’t seem to stop, Josh coming towards you with another drink,

“Are you suppose to be a bunny? I can only tell by the ears.”

He then seems to get an idea and moves behind you, humming as if he was confirming something,

“And tail I guess. This type of thing isn’t really you huh?”

You turn to face him with a fake angry expression and hit his arm lightly as you tease back,

“Staring at my ass, Joshua?”

Josh steps closer to you making you shiver, his hand grazing over your lower back.

“How could I not?”

The air between the two of you seemingly changed, your mouth became dry as you looked up at him, but quickly turned away to avoid his stare.

“Anyway, let’s go join the group.”

He grabbed your arm and pulled you with him, completely ignoring the entire interaction.

More drinks and laughs are shared, the group now sitting in a circle in the living room. Sam and the twins look like they’re plotting something whispering before they yell out, ‘Spin the bottle!’

You let out a sigh knowing where this could end up for some people, but you quietly agree to play.

After a few founds and some giggles and pecks it’s your turn to spin, you curse yourself for agreeing to play this childish game.

Finally you spin the beer bottle watching it twirl deciding your fate against the hard wood floors, it slowing down and finally stopping directly across from you.

fuck.

“Woo! My time to shine.”

Josh cracks his knuckles and motions you to come closer, your cheeks once again begin to heat up as you have to crawl across the circle to him.

A few cheers and whistles make you want to die inside, as you near him he smiles at you which gives you some peace in mind.

This has been your dream since middle school, always crushing on Josh through out all these years. This just wasn’t exactly the first kiss you had in mind though.

You lean in and your lips graze his, the smell his cologne and vodka overwhelm your head, your thoughts becoming fuzzy as you continue the kiss.

It was short and sweet but you felt on fire, your body buzzing with excitement. You’d lie if you weren’t saying you enjoyed it.

“Atta girl.”

After the game the party kept going on, drinks stilll going, but the energy was starting to go down. A slow song begins playing, you couldn’t help but sway your hips letting the alcohol take control.

You giggle as you continue with your dancing, slightly stumbling now and then until an arm steadys you.

“Never seen this side of you.”

Josh’s voice flows into your mind, his voice just above a whisper into your ear.

“Care to dance m’lady?”

He takes a goofy bow and extends his hand to yours, the song continues and you keep with your swaying, now with him.

“Have fun tonight, bunny?”

You snicker at this new found nickname but still nod, then letting your head rest on the warmth of his shirt,

“Felt good tonight.”

“You looked good too.”

You looked up at him expecting to see a hint of humor in his eyes but instead he looked at you with sincerity.

“Are you teasing me?”

He puts his hand on his heart in an act of playing out his words, letting you know he’s not. Even when he’s joking you can always tell with Josh how he’s thinking. Always except when it’s about you.

Through out the years Josh’s admiration for you has only grown, he loves how shy you are and how easy he can make you blush and stutter. Even if he’s teasing he knows just how far to push it, never wanting to hurt your feelings.

Being best friends was amazing, but it was killing you both not to be more. You didn’t want to ruin the friendship, and neither did he.

If it wasn’t for the amount of alcohol you had buzzing through you, your next move would have never even crossed your mind as something you’d do. But here you are, drunk and kissing Josh.

Everything drowned out as you stood on your tippy toes and pulled Josh into a kiss, all you could focus on was him. Your heart beated out of your chest as he continued to kiss you back, your lips brushing against each other.

Your hands held onto his overalls for support as he pulled you in to deepen the kiss, his tongue swiping over your lips. Your heart races as you feel one of his hands slide down your back.

“Get a room, love birds!”

Mike yells out, making you pull away quickly and turn to see some of the group watching. Sam smiles and gives you a big thumbs up. You pinch the bridge of your noise and see Josh wink at Chris.

Josh grabs your hand and pulls you away from the group, towards another room.

“Josh! where are we going?”

He doesn’t answer as he weaves around the maze of this home, finally resting on the door to one of the many rooms of the house.

“I thought you deserved some privacy, not that we have to do anything… but maybe we should, um, talk?”

Josh rubs the back of his neck as he motions for you to entire the bedroom. You feel yourself sobering up with anxiety, the night replaying in your head.

“Joshua, are you just joking with me tonight?”

You needed to know, if this was for real or if it’s just some drunken prank. You knew how you felt but you wouldn’t allow yourself to be hurt if the feelings weren’t truly mutual.

“Trust me, this wasn’t just some drunken kiss. I’ve liked you since like high school y’know?”

Your eyes widened and you hit his chest

“Why didn’t you tell me you dork?”

He chuckle and shrugged his shoulders,

“I didn’t really think you’d like me back.”

You furrowed your brows in shock, how could you not like him. All these years you thought he would never like you. You’re a little younger, everytime you’ve wanted to say something you stop yourself.

“Josh, how could I not?”

You use his same tone as earlier when he answered your question about staring at your ass, earning a laugh from him.

“Hey I was serious! How could I not stare? Acting all innocent then showing up to the party in this…”

He gestures to your tight bunny costume, which earns a spin from you. He steps closer to you and looks you up and down,

“Like what you see?”

He mumbles a ‘Hell yeah’ and grabs your waist pulling you closer, his lips soon on yours.

The kiss starts slow, almost scared that this wasn’t real, but it quickly turns into more. It’s needy and rough, he picks you up and puts you down onto a desk.

His bulge positioned right between your open legs which earns a soft whimper from you. He pushes himself closer to you and begins kissing down your face and neck.

“You know how long i’ve wanted this? God, you’re so beautiful.”

His words filled your head and pooled straight between your legs, you pushed against him for any sort of friction. A low gasp left his lips as you rubbed yourself on his growing tent, his eyes closing letting himself enjoy it.

“Joshy, just fuck me already.”

He was surprised at your sudden whine, especially considering he has always seen you so pure.

“Not so innocent now, are we?”

You shake your head at his suggestion before unbuttoning the bottom of your body suit, you let him continue the rest by pulling down your pink tights.

You’re both drunken messes, neither of you caring how this would affect tomorrow or the rest of your friendship. Both desperate and needy for each other.

Josh unbuttons his overalls and lets them fall down his frame, leaving him with his underwear and shirt left, quickly he pulls down his boxers and lets his cock spring free.

He rubs himself before lining up to your entrance which is coated and all ready for him. He slips in with ease, both of you releasing a string of curses and moans.

He begins a steady pace of thrusting into you, the desk slamming into the walls with every push. You held onto him as he continued,

“I’ve dreamt of this.”

You say between breaths, and it’s true. You’ve laid down in restless nights touching yourself just to the idea of his kisses, his touch, his cock, all of him. The amount of times you’ve woken up sweating from a dream of him was countless, and honestly worrying.

But here you are, your best friend balls deep inside you all because you decided to wear a costume sam suggested. The drinks definitely helped, but this was something you have wanted for years.

Your thoughts are interrupted by a sudden knock at the door,

“Hey uh Josh? I just wanted to know if the cabin was still open for business.”

Josh covered your mouth with his hand as you began reaching towards your climax, needy noises leaving your lips.

“Uh hold on Mike, i’m a little busy.”

He smiles at you as he continues his work on you, your eyes rolling back with every thrust

“Okay man, me and Em will be waiting in the living room. For whenever you’re done fuckin”

You didn’t even care anymore if anyone knew, all you care for was the high you were chasing. Josh eventually let his hand fall from your mouth seemingly having the same thoughts as you.

He knew just where to touch, getting reactions from you with every lick and kiss.

“Josh i’m so close.”

Your cries grew louder, his name falling from your lips like a worship,

Your noises only encouraged Josh to quicken his pace, his cock hitting right where it needed to.

Your knuckles turned white and you gripped onto the wood of the desk, you could’ve sworn it was breaking under your grasp. With one final scream of his name you felt your body become weightless, giving him full control.

Josh gasped and pulled out quickly, barely in time before his cum shot out onto your thighs and some onto your costume.

His forehead rested onto your shoulder, both of you panting, gasping for air. He kisses your shoulder before pulling up his underwear,

“Let me get something to clean you up.”

The bare minimum and it still made your heart skip a beat, he was gentle with his touch ironically even though moments ago he was using all his power to keep your legs spread. After you two clean up and redress fully, he begins to walk out the door, you grab his hand and pull in him.

“Look, I know Mike and Em are waiting but I just,”

You pause and look into his eyes,

“I don’t want this to just be a one time thing, you know im not that type of girl joshy.”

He smiles at the nickname usually only you use, he reached to cup your face before kissing your forehead.

“I don’t plan on this being a one time thing, I want this between us, if that’s what you’re asking.”

You nod and lean in for one more kiss before parting, getting the reassurance you need you let him leave the room.

As soon as Josh swings the door open you can hear the berate of whistles and clapping, your eyes squeezed close wanting nothing more than to hide in this room forever.

Sam steps in and laughs at your obvious uncomfortable face,

“Told you the outfit would work.”

[j0s1core]

Me and my Bestie core

[tinykittendelusion]

Okay but Chan best friends to enemies to lovers just feels soo right! The fire, the heat🤩🤩🤩 this has just been upgraded from a want to a need🤯

a/n: ikr the thoughts have been thought. I got too excited and just literally ranted about everything I was thinking so i apologise if my thoughts are all over the place. I'm glad anon adored the idea as much as I did 🥺

tw: kissing, mentions of violence (a punch)

he would be an adorable bestie especially when you guys were younger he'd play with you in the park. You'll sit on the swing set and talk for hours. He'd hold pinkies and walk with you. He'd show you all the dance moves he learned from his dad and that's how you learnt to dance.

bestie chan excited that you want to participate with him in a dance competition helping you practice and perfect the routine

bestfriend chan waiting for you backstage of the competition and being so confused when he sees you with your crush instead.

bestfriend chan who runs out of the venue when you tell him you are performing with your crush because he's your boyfriend. He goes to the park you guys used to go when you were younger and cries.

bestfriend chan who refuses to meet you for days angry and hurt by your behaviour.bestfriend chan finally becomes your enemy when he causes a fight between your crush and him leading to a break up.

Enemy chan who would glare at you whenever you'd cross paths.Enemy chan who scoffed every time you'd dance.You feel somewhat empty when he joins pledis. as if his move cemented the fact you'd lost your childhood bestfriend forever.

Enemy!chan shocked to see you waiting in their practice room with the rest of your crew. Even the boys were shocked at how cold and angry he was.

Him being even more angry when he found out you'd be one of the background dancers for the performance units songs. So angry with all this he skips practice for 3 whole days until jeonghan talks to him.After that you always saw him at practices but he pretended you never existed like he saw through you.

On one of the stops on the tour you and the rest of the crew went to a popular club with all the members. Some random guy started making you uncomfortable when suddenly dino punched him.Both of you were slightly drunk and before you could register what was happening he kissed you.

The next day both of you started wondering about the kiss and what was behind it.

Him confessing all this jeonghan who urged him to talk to you.

He finally talks to you and you realise how much you hurt him you also talk about how you were hurt when he stopped being your friend but now you understand.

You guys decide to take another shot at being friends but suddenly things were awkward between you both it was as if you were seeing him as a guy and not as a friend.

The tension was so thick between you both that one day during practice you just leaned over and pecked him. cue chan.exe stopped working.

He suddenly leans and smashes his lips against yours

And lo behold you are dating him!

a/n: i hope you liked it :)

[hywonuka]

and i’ve been meaning to tell you | hjs

Sypnosis: Joshua and you have been best friends for ages, until one day your dynamic with him changed into something deeper. He has asked you out the day of your birthday, but will you be able to confess to him how you really feel?

Pairing: joshua x fem!reader

Genre: best friends to lovers, fluff

Word count: 904

Warnings: none :3

A/N: happy bday to the sweetest and best joshua biased!!! ily so much, and you have become one of my closest friends, someone i dont want to be apart never in my life. tysm for always being there for me and being the best friend i could ever ask for :( ily the mingyu to my wonu <3 hope u enjoy this little present hehe

11th November. Finally, it was your birthday, your special day, even if you really weren’t looking forward to it, your best friend was. He promised you he would take you out, and make it the best day of your life. You didn’t believe him, but there was no harm in trying. After all, you had a huge crush on him, and that made you feel like he was asking you out on a date, which made you feel butterflies in your stomach.

You could tell exactly the moment in which you felt for Joshua. It was an spring afternoon, a day in which you needed to be completely alone. Daily life responsibilities had overwhelmed you that day, and you just needed time alone. Or at least that’s what you thought.

You were sitting at a local park, just seeing life passing by, when a tall figure approached you, sitting next to you. You looked at the man next to you, ready to start a fight. The last thing you needed that day was a random guy trying to flirt with you. For your surprise, it was your best friend, Joshua, the one sitting next to you. He was carrying a bag with something inside it, but you couldn’t tell what it was.

“I’ve been looking for you for hours” Joshua said, smiling.

“Why?”

“Y/N, you disappeared without saying a thing, I was really worried. And I know something has happened, I know you pretty well by now. Here, I bought you a little something” He said, handing you the bag.

As you took it and saw he bought you some chocolate cookies. You couldn’t tell in which shop he bought them, but when you tasted them you could tell those were the best cookies you ever ate.

“Do you like them?” Joshua asked, with a smile on his face, which turned bigger when you nodded. “I knew it. Well… do you wanna talk about your day?

You finished eating your cookie before replying to him. They were too good just to stop eating them. “Not really, if I’m being honest… I didn’t even want to run into anyone, how did you find me?

“Let’s say I have some sort of superpower that tells me where you are when you need me” Joshua said playfully, while he looked at you, endeared. “Here, lean on me. I’m here for you, it’s time for you to rest.

And, with that, you felt your head leaning on his shoulder, and something else. Back at the time, you had no idea of what to call it, but nowadays you know what it was. You fell for Joshua in that exact moment, and you couldn’t stop falling for him as the days passed by.

After a beautiful dinner at one of your favourite Italian restaurants, Joshua was driving you back home. Music on the radio was playing, and Joshua was singing to it. You couldn’t help but stare at him, endeared by the sight of him and his voice.

“Did you enjoy your birthday?” Joshua suddenly asked, parking in front of your apartment building.

“Yeah, thanks… If it wasn’t because of you, this would have been another boring day”

“Y/N, don’t flatter me like that” Joshua said, smiling.

You both stared at each other. For some reason, today felt… different. You didn’t know why, but you felt more connected to Joshua than ever, and the way he was looking at you, made you shiver. Something deep down told you it was the moment, the moment to tell him how you actually felt. You couldn’t keep it to yourself anymore, especially not after what looked just like a date.

“Joshua, I…” You started talking, just to be interrupted by him, who brought one of his fingers to your lips. “Wait, I love this song”

Really? Did he shut you down thanks to Seven by Taylor Swift? What sort of mean joke was that?!

“Before you speak up, I have something for you” He said, taking a bag from the back seat, that you didn’t notice before. “I hope you like them!”

You opened the bag, a bit confused, just to find inside the bag those cookies he bought you months ago. You opened your eyes widely, and took a bite of them. God, they tasted just as you remembered.

“You like them?” He asked, and seemed a bit… nervous?

“I love them, Shua. I always wondered where you bought them”

“I made them myself”

“Just for me?”

“Just for you”

The silence in the car was heavy, only interrupted by Taylor’s voice, and heavy breathings from both of you.

“I love you” Both of you said at the same time, blushing as teenagers experiencing their first reciprocated love. The silence was heavy, and you noticed Joshua staring at your lips, unashamed. “I want, no, I need to kiss you”

“Then do it” Your moment of boldness surprised you, but it was more surprising to you when you saw Joshua leaning to you, covering your lips with his.

He was sweet at the beginning, taking his time to kiss you, until his tongue entered your mouth, heatening up the moment, as he deepened the kiss, tangling his tongue with yours. He was kissing you as if his life depended on that kiss.

“Happy birthday, Y/N” Joshua whispered, as he rested his forehead against yours.

“Thanks, Shua…”

“I love you”

taglist: @joshug <3

[bisupergirl]

"Guess I just bring out the best in people. 'Stick with me, kid, and you'll go places…'" "Yes. I think I might."

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

1x3 | 4x5

[muxhroom-marx-markiplier]

welcome back to rodrick drops a shit ton of extremely messy unfinished doodles of his favorite character(s) because he cannot be held at gunpoint to finish a drawing

in this episode rodrick puts his head in his hands and tears his hair out and then screams really loudly

[everythingbasil]

twewy is the funniest game in the whole world. What if god made a bet against an emo boy and lost catastrophically

[aesadraws]

Oh so you're also a blonde royal with an English accent, healing powers, and an older brother who was distraught about a tragedy that befell you?

[l14099l]

Besties!

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[mountainashes]

I love Until Dawn (evidently) but omg everytime I play the game or think abt the game I end up feeling so gd sad. Like damn its bleak. Josh Washington genuinely has made me cry more times than I can count.

[3raaaachachacha]

8:02 pm

Jeon Wonwoo x female reader / 462 words / fluff

Warnings: None

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“You know, I didn’t take you for someone who enjoyed watching reality shows,” You stated as you sat on the comfy couch with your best friend, eating delicious fried chicken.

“What's that supposed to mean?” Wonwoo chuckled to himself, taking another swig of his beer.

“I just mean, you always seem so analytic and serious, so when you let loose and relax, it’s always a surprise,” You shrugged, knowing he was going to be annoyed with you, yet you didn’t care. He was your best friend and he loved you, even if you could be too honest at times.

“I’ve known you for 6 years and this is how you think of me?” He paused for you to answer, but you waited for him to follow up, “I mean, okay. I can be serious a lot and forget to show emotions, I get it! BUT I don’t do it all the time, come on now Y/N. Don’t paint me as the villain.”

“Yeah, when did I paint you as the villain of this story? All I said was that you were too serious sometimes. If anything, you’re more the nerdy kid in the background of every scene,” You rolled you eyes at him before grabbing another piece of chicken.

He grabbed your chicken away from you, making you yell at him as he laughed at your cute annoyed expression, “And you’re too emotional. We’re perfect for one another,” He joked, taking a bite of the chicken.

You smacked his arm before grabbing your beer. The two of you sat in silence, watching the newest season of Single’s Inferno, debating who was your favorite, who was your ideal type, and who should ultimately end up with one another.

“I bet you could be on this show Woo, just look at you,” You joked, making his eye widen in surprise before turning to you.

“Are you trying to tell me I’m hot or something? Because if so, just say it, we already know,” He teased back, making your scoff at his sudden confident attitude.

“Why am I even your friend?” You sighed before laying back against the couch, wrapping a blanket around you as you began to get cold and a bit sleepy from eating.

Wonwoo joined you, snuggling into your side before readjusting the two of you so you were laying on his chest slightly, while his arm was around you, “Because you love me, duh.”

“Love is a strong word. Just be happy I’m low energy from eating or else I’d be smacking the shit out of you right now,” You snuggled further into his side as you watched the tv.

He chuckled at your comment before pulling you closer and putting his feet up onto the coffee table, “Yeah, yeah whatever.”

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- Admin 🦋

[lalaliwrites]

𝙆𝙄𝙎𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙔 💋 Seventeen x OFC

Joshua had just parked in front of Kitten’s apartment and was about to dial her number when he saw the front gate swing open. His fingers hovered over the phone screen as Kitten stepped out, striding toward his car with the confidence of someone who had all her problems in check—or at least pretended to.

She wore a simple cream-colored long-sleeved top, paired with a dark khaki pencil skirt that hugged her figure perfectly, ending just above her knees. The look was finished with white stilettos, their sharp clicks against the pavement adding a touch of sophistication to her stride.

What stood out most was the intricate, elegant beige handkerchief tied neatly around her neck, paired with oversized sunglasses, giving her the appearance of someone who had just stepped off a runway.

Kitten walked up to Joshua’s car and opened the passenger door. Joshua casually reached over, offering to take her handbag to place on the backseat, which she handed to him before sliding into the seat next to him. Once seated, she ripped off her sunglasses and threw them onto the dashboard. And to make herself comfortable, she kicked off her shoes and pulled her legs up onto the seat, tucking them beneath her. 

Joshua looked over and raised an eyebrow, his lips twitching as if holding back a laugh. “You know, you could at least pretend to act like a lady.”

Before Kitten could respond, Joshua grabbed a small blanket from the backseat and tossed it at her, landing right on her face. “Cover your legs, for heaven’s sake. You’re wearing a skirt.”

Kitten huffed but reluctantly pulled the blanket over her legs. “You’re so annoying, you know that?”

Joshua chuckled as he put the car into drive. “Yeah, but you still adore me.”

Kitten rolled her eyes but smiled, settling back into her seat as they drove off. "Unfortunately, I do."

As they drove, Kitten had been fully absorbed in her own little concert for the past twenty minutes. She’d already belted out three different songs, her arms flailing as she danced in her seat, her upper body swaying dramatically to the beat. 

Joshua, on the other hand, was trapped between laughter and exasperation. Every time he tried to skip a song, Kitten would immediately switch it back and continue singing without missing a beat. He kept glancing at her—half-amused, half-baffled—watching as she kept up her one-woman show.

After a while, though, something else caught his attention—the beige satin handkerchief wrapped around her neck. 

Joshua raised an eyebrow. “Is there a reason you’re wearing that scarf in hot weather?”

Kitten abruptly stopped mid-verse, her animated demeanor deflating in an instant. She sighed, leaned her elbows on the edge of the window, and pressed a hand to her temple as if the weight of the world had just hit her.

“Kitten,” Joshua repeated, glancing at her, “I’m serious. What’s going on with that scarf? You’re not fooling me.”

Kitten groaned softly before muttering, “I have hickeys.”

Joshua blinked, his eyes widening in surprise. "Wait—what?"

Kitten turned her head slowly to look at him, her expression one of defeat. "I said… I have hickeys. Three, to be exact. On my neck. Right here." She pointed vaguely at her collarbone, still hiding beneath the handkerchief.

For a second, Joshua was stunned into silence. Then a smirk tugged at his lips. “Hickeys?” he echoed, his voice filled with disbelief. “Since when do you get hickeys?”

“I don’t know how it happened, okay? But apparently, it did.”

Joshua chuckled, shaking his head as he turned his attention back to the road. “Well, well, well... seems like someone had a real fun night.”

Kitten shot him a glare. “Shut up and drive.”

Joshua’s grin widened as he kept glancing over at her. “You seriously don’t remember anything? Not even who it was?”

“No, Joshua. I was drunk, remember? First time, too. And now, this.” She gestured to the handkerchief as if it were the root of all her problems.

“Well, at least you had a good time, right?” Joshua teased, his grin not fading. “I mean, it takes skill to land three hickeys. That’s some dedication.”

“You’re not helping.” She pressed her forehead against the cool glass of the window, her voice dropping. “I just... I feel so stupid. I was planning to confess to Wonwoo, tell him I’ve moved on, and then... this happens. Now, I have no idea who did it.”

“Wait,” Joshua’s confusion deepened, his brow furrowing as he glanced over at Kitten. “I thought... I mean, last night, I figured you already did.”

Kitten blinked, staring at Joshua like he had spoken in another language. “What? No. Trust me, if I had, I would remember something as important as that.”

“But you were gone the whole night. And Wonwoo... well, he left, too. I thought maybe the two of you...”

Kitten sat up straighter, the confusion now mixing with frustration. “Joshua… I didn’t confess. I didn’t even talk to him. I couldn’t find him, and the next thing I know, I’m waking up in my bed with hickeys on my neck!”

Joshua’s mind raced as he processed her words. “So you and Wonwoo... nothing happened?”

Kitten shook her head firmly. “Nothing. Would you like me to say it again? Gosh.”

Joshua let out a breath, trying to play it cool, but relief was bubbling up inside him. “So... if you didn’t talk to Wonwoo and he left the party early, then...” 

Kitten sighed, leaning back against the seat, her frustration clear. “I don’t know what happened, Joshy. Everything’s a blur after I started drinking.” 

“Hey, don’t beat yourself up. It’s not like you did anything wrong. You were at a party, having fun—maybe a little too much fun—but it happens.”

Kitten sighed, closing her eyes. “Yeah, but now I have a mystery kisser on top of everything else.”

Joshua’s hands tightened on the steering wheel slightly, though his voice remained casual. “Maybe it’s for the best. If you don’t remember, maybe it’s not that big of a deal. Just don’t overthink it.”

Kitten glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, suspicion creeping in. “Why are you being so chill about this?”

Joshua shrugged, keeping his eyes on the road. “I just think it’s not worth stressing over. Maybe whoever it was didn’t even mean anything by it. You were drunk, Kitten. It could’ve been anyone.”

Kitten looked away, her mind racing. That’s what bothered her the most. 

Anyone.

She suddenly paused, her thoughts racing as a wild idea popped into her head. 

That’s right! 

A mischievous grin slowly spread across her lips, the kind that made her eyes sparkle with excitement. She turned on her side, now sitting upright in her seat, facing Joshua, who was laser-focused on the road ahead. He stole a quick glance at her, his brows furrowing as he noticed her strange expression. 

“What the hell are you smiling about?” he asked, suspicion creeping into his voice. He knew that look all too well. “You’re planning something—”

“I’m planning something!” Kitten exclaimed with enthusiasm at the same moment.

Joshua groaned, sensing the chaos that was sure to follow. “Oh god, here we go. What is it this time?”

Her grin only widened. “I’m going to find my mystery kisser...”

Joshua glanced away from her, his eyes still focused on the road, but Kitten kept staring at him, waiting for a better reaction. A real one. But instead, what she got was his sarcastic laugh, followed by a playful smack on the steering wheel. His eyes crinkled with amusement as the laughter escaped him, clearly finding her plan ridiculous.

Kitten’s grin faltered, twisting into an annoyed expression as she watched her best friend laugh at her. His reaction was typical, but it still irritated her.  

“Joshua Hong!” she called out like she always did when she was serious and Joshua’s laughter slowed, though he couldn’t stop himself from giggling under his breath.

“I’m serious!” Kitten huffed, crossing her arms. “I’m going to find out who kissed me last night.”

The kiss—what little she remembered—had felt... intense. But she wasn’t ready to admit that to her  best friend. Not yet.

Joshua let out one final chuckle before regaining composure, his face softening into a smirk. “Okay, okay, serious mode. But, like, what are you even going to do when you find out who it was?” 

His eyes flitted to the side mirror to make sure they were still on course. "Let's say you’re going to hunt down your mystery kisser…and then what? Ask for a refund if the kiss wasn’t up to your standards?"

“This isn’t some random thing I just thought up. That kiss was too good. I need to know who it was!” Kitten blurted out, her voice louder than she intended.

The second the words left her mouth, she froze. Crap. She hadn’t meant to admit that out loud. She’d been trying to avoid saying it for hours, not wanting Joshua to tease her for getting so worked up over one kiss. But now, the truth was out, and there was no taking it back.

Joshua’s smirk deepened, and he gave her a slow, knowing nod. 

“Ohhhh, I see how it is now. So it wasn’t just any kiss, huh? It was that good?” His voice was filled with amusement as he shot her a sideways glance. “Katherine Lim, secretly a romantic. Who would've thought?”

Kitten could feel her face heating up, the embarrassment rushing to her cheeks. “Shut up,” she muttered, crossing her arms and slumping back into her seat, fully expecting the teasing to get worse.

“No, no, go on. Please tell me more about this life-changing kiss. Must've been some guy to make you spiral like this.” Joshua wasn’t done. “So, what are we talking about here? Best kiss of your life? Top five? You’ve gotta give me more details if you’re going to freak out about it this much.”

Kitten groaned, covering her face with her hands. “I’m never telling you anything ever again,” she grumbled.

“You’d be lost without me,” Joshua laughed, the playful tone making Kitten’s annoyance melt just a little.

She sighed deeply. “I'll have to figure it out eventually. I’m not just going to let this go.”

“Of course not. You’re too stubborn for that.” Joshua chuckled softly. "You're a mess, Kitten."

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