pairing: park gunwook x gn reader!
genre: combo of angst & fluff!!!
childhood best friends to lovers!!!
warnings: feelings of worthlessness
note: listen to like a fool by twice for a better experience!
you’ve thrown a stone at my quiet heart
park gunwook. the oh so cliche, childhood best friend who also happened to be the guy you were oh so hopelessly in love with. of course, you never asked to fall for him. it just kind of happened.
was it the first day of 1st grade,when he fended you off the bullies for tugging on your pigtails?
or was it when he spent all his allowance to and bought every single box of chocolate imaginable on valentine’s day just to litter your desk after you complained about not receiving a single piece of candy the previous year?
tell me, maybe what you said before
or was it the most recent occurrence, when he let you cry into his arms after a horrible day as he stroked your head which such tenderness. you caught yourself, as you almost mistook it for him reciprocating the same feelings you had for him.
i want to tell you, without sounding awkaward
but it wont turn out well, i’ll look back and regret it
of course, once the thought plagued your mind it made you cry even harder into his chest. you wanted to push him away so bad, but you couldn’t when he radiated so much warmth.
but i’m just impatiently waiting, yeah
brushing non-existent crumbs off your uniform, you let out a sigh you didn’t know you were holding. as you blew the strand of hair that managed to block your vision, unwillingly stepping foot into the school groaning as chatters of your schoolmates filled the hallways.
it might be a childish though, it might just be an illusion
gunwook is everything that you’re not. of course, people are going to talk and ponder why he keeps you around when he’s a trainee at a well known company AND the stuco president while maintaining clubs and top honors. while you, well, let’s say at least you’re passing! it’s gotten better. though, the whispers that are almost at a talking level always make their way your ears.
i might regret it, but boy you’re my first love.
you felt like a fool, walking alongside him the halls with his gummy smile that never failed to bring heat to your face as he looked at you such adoration.
gunwook would furrow his eyebrows as you recounted the most recent confession you’ve gotten, turning down yet another guy. “and you’re the one complaining about being single.” he rolled his eyes playfully, nudging you.
“my standards are WAYYY to high” emphasizing it as you raise your arm as far as you could. you let out a sigh. “maybe next time.” you look away mumbling….
you’re the only one in my heart
gunwook came running to your front door engulfing you in his arms spinning your around chanting “i got in! i got in!”
your face lit up with joy but not as much joy as his displayed. though, a part of your heart stung realizing he would be gone for a longer than you thought.
“congrats gunwook!!” you ruffled his head. he finally placed your feet back onto the floor.
as per tradition, the two of you took a stroll to the nearby convenience store, purchasing watermelon popsicles. toasting to his success.
side by side the two of you walked down the side walk. a feeling of tranquility and comfortable silence engulfing the atmosphere. you stopped in your tracks
“you know…” you turned to him. “i’m going to miss you a little bit.”
“disgusting.” gunwook teased shoving you.
you frowned in response. “and right when i was getting sentimental.”
“kidding, kidding!” he put his hands up in defeat. “i’m going to miss you more y’know.”
it was the day before he had to leave to the dorms, your eyes teary eyed at the fact of not seeing your best friend for a bit.
i can’t tell you, but i want to show you
you don’t know what possessed you to do the unthinkable. somehow, you acted on your intrusive thoughts, placing a quick kiss on the corner of his mouth.
gunwook’s eyes widened at the sudden act of affection.
“a little something to remember me by, before you leave for the program,” your hands slightly trembled as you placed a locket containing a picture of the two of you. purposely, you avoided his gaze worried to witness his reaction.
you gave him a soft smile, hoping he’d take the hint. gunwook closed him mouth and returned the smile patting your head as he trudged up the bus.
your eyes followed, watching him as rush to the back of the bus, waving at you shyly, as the bus drove into the distance
after a couple weeks of filming schedules and such, gunwook finally had time off. in the duration of auditions and the signal song evaluation, of course his dream of debut was his number one priority at boys planet. though, he couldn’t help but think about his best friend waiting for him back at home.
without a doubt, gunwook was entirely grateful for all the star creators who showed their endless support for him at the live stages and online. though, he would be lying if he didn’t miss your presence.
gunwook replayed your confession over, over, and over. hell, he even consulted in his new favorite hyung about the situation. groaning in agitation? lovesickness? frustration. hwanhee patted his shoulder with a knowing smile, “hearing the way you talk about them,” he paused. “i think you know the answer.”
you impatiently tipped your body back and forth waiting at the train station for gunwook’s arrival back home. a crowd emerged from the train that just arrived. gunwook’s train. as soon as you saw his tall figure, you called out his name with as much noise as you could, even making heads turn in the process. gunwook turned around to the sound of your voice, as he sprinted to you picking you up in his arms once again.
despite being flustered, you melted into his familiar touch inhaling the faint scent of frantic softener lingering on his hoodie.
“you know….” you started, picking up your head up. “the facade you put up during the auditions was sooo obvious!” you teased him as he settled your feet back on the floor.
a light coat of pink dusted his cheeks turning away ever so slightly. nothing could’ve prepared you for the words that were about to spill from gunwook’s mouth.
your vision suddenly became blurry as endless tears filled up your eyes. he pulled you into his chest stroking your hair up and down as you continued to sob into his chest.
“you’re such a crybaby,” gunwook taunted as he lifted your head up smoothing down the hair he ruffled.
“shut up,” you sniffled in a croaked voice from the sobbing.
he rolled his eyes before placing a tender kiss on your lips this time.
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