Genre: fluff (may contain suggestive language but other than that is pure fluff)
Author’s note: Wheepup imagine, enjoy!
You had been working with Mamamoo for the past few years and you loved it despite the busy schedule. After all, the girls made your job a lot more fun. Despite the panic they sometimes installed when they’d mess directly with you. Other than that, you enjoyed watching them spread havoc and hearing them laughing at the most unthinkable jokes.
“Yn-siii.” the tiny member whined as she clung onto your arm at the airport. Of course you’d panic, not only was there dispatch but it also refrained you from acting on any movement that could injure the girls.
“Miss Whee In, please.” was all you said in that authoritative tone of yours only to get an upset groan in return as she pouted, rejoining the girls’ side.
You had gotten into the driver’s seat once the girls had all entered the vehicle and took off. While the maknae created havoc with the other two, Whee In was silent. An unlikely situation. You frowned looking through the mirror at the quietly girl. There was this heaviness suddenly taking over your chest. As if somehow it was your fault she was suddenly quiet. But you dared not to speak a word.
That’s until you came to a stop by the dorm’s doorway and all the girls had exited the vehicle. Except for Whee In. Who seemed lost in her thoughts. “Miss Whee In? Yeoboseyo?” your voice was soft, a tenderness taking over it as you looked over your shoulder with concerned eyes.
“Mwo?” was all the petite member let out as she unbuckled the seatbelt, reaching for the door’s handle.
“Go out with me.” you blurted out without thinking. You had been meaning to ask her on a date ever since you became Mamamoo’s manager and security guard. A task not so easy to contain due to the extremely busy schedules of the girls as well as having to organize them yourself. Yet you’d been in that position for nearly a decade now.
“M-Mwo?” she stuttered out, hand frozen in the handle unable to open it as she stared at you through the mirror. And you sighed.
“Miss Whee In… I’ve been meaning to ask you this for a while now. I’ve never found the guts to but recently I’ve realized that unspoken feelings will one day become your biggest regrets…” you started, meeting her gaze through the small mirror. Nervously fidgeting to adjust yourself to a more comfortable position in the driver’s seat you took a deep breath. “This is most definitely not how I had planned to do it but I might’ve missed my chance if I didn’t. You were oddly quiet throughout the ride home… That is the complete opposite of your usual self…”
“YN.” her voice was assertive, doing exactly what she intended. It shut you up. You just stared at her through the tiny mirror, afraid to turn around and actually face those beautiful orbs. “Why do you keep pushing me away..?” she finally spoke after a few moments of silence took over, the assertiveness in her voice long gone as her eyes adverted down to the restless hands on her lap. Voice so quiet it almost sounded like a whisper.
With widened eyes, you turned around to finally face her, “I’m not pushing you away!” you nearly yelled, sighing as you face palmed yourself. How could she think that?
“You are… Everytime I get close to you.. you just shove me away like I’m nothing to you…” her words left you speechless, how could she think that was pushing her away?
“It’s nothing like that, Wheeinie… I just don’t want reporters to create unnecessary scandals about you.” it had been the first time in the last decade you’d work for Mamamoo that you had ever addressed Whee In in an informal manner.
“Did you just-” you sighed at her unfinished sentence.
“I didn’t ask you out for no reason, miss Whee In… I care about you. And I care a lot.” you openly admitted, back to your formal speech, leaving her mouth agape staring at you, “The last thing I would want for you is for your image to be wrecked… I’ve known and watched you for nearly a decade, I’ve seen your hard work. You can’t let that all just.. go to waste.”
“That was it..? All this time?” you simply nodded at her question, watching the famous dimple form as her lips spread into a smile. “How long..?”
“A while…” you hesitated, not wanting to admit how truly long it had been.
“Exactly how long is that while..?” she insisted, eyes boring into yours with a glimmer of hope. But when you hesitated, she sighed looking away. “I’ve been into you since a couple years back…”
Her confession left you flabbergasted. The girls were flirty by nature, specially Whee In and Moon Byul-yi. So you never took any of Whee In’s advances to heart, regardless of whether they left your tingling or not. “You do!?” was your immediate response, mouth agape and widened eyes.
Picking her head up, she nodded softly, “Why do you seem so shook..?” she frowned, eyes meeting yours with a loving gaze.
“I never thought you’d actually like me back…” you shamefully admitted your truth. “Had I known.. I would’ve asked you out all those years ago…”
“Years!?” Now it was her who seemed shook at the revelation but you simply nodded. Whee In looked out the car window before sighing. “The girls must be worried by now… Why don’t you come pick me up by midnight?”
With wide yet excited eyes you nodded to her suggestion, “What if they see you leaving at such a late hour..? Won’t that worry them?”
“They’ll be in their rooms by then. They can’t know about us, YN. Not yet…” she affirmed, sighing. “It’ll be harder to leave without Byul-yi noticing but I’ll manage. Please… be here by midnight.”
You nodded, “Just don’t get hurt trying to sneak out.” you stated and she smiled widely, quickly nodding as she hopped off the car running inside.
“Yah! What took you so long? What did our manager have to tell you?” It was Hyejin who grumbled, arms folded perfectly across her chest.
“Hm? Nothing. I just had a few questions, that’s all.” Whee In immediately responded, hoping they’d believe it, “I needed her opinion on my performance. I made a mistake and wanted to know if it was noticeable.”
They gave you a suspicious look but shrugged, “Alright. Let’s watch a movie before bed.” Yongsun suggested in a more affirmative way.
“You guys go ahead, I’m exhausted. I’m just gonna head to bed.” with a fake sleepy smile, Whee In excused herself. Taking advantage of the girls in the living room, Whee In quickly showered and threw on her best outfit before sneaking under the covers before Byul-yo opened the door to their shared quarters.
“Wheeinie?” calling softly, she approached your bed, “Are you sleeping?” she whispered trying to take a look at her face. “I guess you are.” she chuckled before climbing to the top of the bunk bed.
Once you heard her snoring, you sneakily went into the bathroom to get her make up done as well as her hair before quietly exiting the dorm.
In the meantime you had changed out of the usual suit attire into a white dress before doing a light makeup. Soon, you were headed towards Mamamoo’s dorms to pick her up. Patiently waiting for her to appear. Whee In quickly hopped into the passenger seat beside you, giggling. She felt like a total teenager for once in her life. Despite nearing her thirties.
“Hi.” Whee In greeted, a sudden shyness taking over her, making you giggle.
“Hello there. Where should we head?” You softly asked before turning to face her, jaw dropping at her stunning figure in her chosen attire.
“Mwo? Is it too much?” She insecurely asked, examining her outfit again but you immediately shook your head.
“Aniyo. You look stunning.. as always.” you smiled at her, hand, hesitant at first, reaching to fix a strand of her brunette locks.
“Oh- Gomawo.” her usual smile now overtaken with this shyness at the gesture.
“So.. Where to?” you asked but she shrugged.
“Somewhere with no extra eyes around.” she mumbled, eyes focused on yours as you nodded in agreement. You turned to face the road before stepping on the pedal.
You were glad you had cleaned your apartment the night before as you parked on the first floor of your garage, stepping out to open the door for your date.
“I hope you don’t mind. I couldn’t think of anywhere else that wouldn’t have people around.” you rubbed the back of your neck in shame but she simply giggled, shaking her head.
“Not one bit.” she smiled widely, arm sneakily tangling with yours, awaiting you to lead her. “What are we gonna do?”
“Have you had dinner?” you so bluntly asked and she denied so with her head, “Then I guess we’ll start with that.” you said, exiting the elevator that led you to your apartment floor, leading Whee In all the way down the corridor to the last door. Once the code was set, you opened the door and walked in.
So used to your job caring for the girls, you immediately took a pair of slippers from the shoe rack by the door and helped her step out of her shoes, “You know we’re not working, right?” she giggled and you blushed at the rhetorical question.
“Mianhae.” you apologized straightening yourself, nervously rubbing the back of your neck.
“It’s okay. Just relax.” she chuckled, linking arms back with you. “How is it that it’s your place but you’re the most nervous?” she teased with a giggle as you led her to your kitchen.
“In my defence, I’ve never been the one asking a girl out in the past…” you shamefully admitted, gathering the needed utilities to make Whee In’s favourite dish. You knew all the girls’ favourite dishes, fashion, hobbies, colours, animals. Nearly every single favourite thing about them. But Whee In’s always had a special spot. You knew by far more things about her than you probably should. You’ve always paid extra attention towards her. Whether it was for your unexplainable attraction to her or simply for her tinier stature in the group.
“So, I’m your first, hm?” Whee In nudged you, winking your way. You blushed profusely. Not only it was her the first girl you asked out on a date but hopefully in everything else. There was nothing to be ashamed of and yet you still felt ashamed that, at the age of 27, you still hadn’t had your first kiss despite the multiple first dates you’ve said yes to. But when you didn’t answer, her eyes widened. “Omo, omo! You’ve never been in a relationship before?”
You shook your head with a heavy sigh, “Not really… I’ve gone on first dates when asked out but back then school was my main focus.”
“What about now?” Whee In curiously asked.
“Work. It’s a really tight schedule plus I felt like I shouldn’t have any distractions that could lead to you and the girls’ safety being put at risk.” you shrugged, attempting to focus on the food you were preparing.
“Waa.. Daebak. Jinjja, you’re too professional.” Whee In said with a smile, “But you should never keep yourself from having a personal life because of us or work.”
The silence had taken over the two of you as you finished preparing the meal. The only spoken words were Whee In offering to help from time to time and your constant yet gentle nos. Until the table was set and the two of you sat across from each other.
“You know… I’ve dreamt a lot about this day.” Whee In suddenly blurted, and with disbelief you chocked on the piece of food you had just started chewing. “Omo! Gwenchana?”
You nodded quickly as an answer as you coughed up a bit. Her worried eyes scanning your expressions, “What do you mean?” you shyly asked once you had recover. Utensils set down as you awaited patiently for her answer.
“I tried to ask you out once before… I’ve been dreaming about or first date ever since then.” she admitted with a shrug while your eyebrows furrowed in confusion. You couldn’t remember when she’d have asked you out in the past.
“You did?” you exclaimed out of shock. Had you been too naive towards her advances to miss such a big one?
“About a year ago, yeah. But I don’t think you caught it by the look on your face.” she giggled along with her simple words.
“Waa.. I really must have been too naive towards your advances.” you couldn’t help but to chuckle softly as you shook your head.
A blanket lying over the two of you, unfamiliar voices coming from the tv and your laughters filling the living room. You were unaware of how you ended up on your couch with your crush nuzzled into your side and her smaller arms surrounding your waist on your very first date but you didn’t mind it. Her warmth enveloping you felt strangely familiar, perhaps it was due to the amount of times she attached herself to your arm or the unexpected hugs you’d receive from her after the shows that made it all too familiar. But it felt like something beyond that. As if you’d been in those arms like this for a lifetime.
Distracted with one another, neither of you noticed the hours passing by until Whee In’s phone lit up from a notification. Eyes widening immediately at the immediate thought Byul, her roommate could’ve woken to her missing. Luckily it was just an email but it was time to bid goodbye. After all it was nearing 3 in the morning soon.
“Let me drive you home.” you quickly offered as Whee In threw her shoes on, who quickly denied.
“Ani. I’ll take a cab. It’s late.” she stated with her bright dimple smile.
“Exactly the more reason for me to drive you.” you crossed your arms and she sighed.
“Fine. Okay. But you’ll need to promise me you’ll text me as soon as you get home after.” she affirmed and you immediately nodded, throwing your shoes on before grabbing your keys and walking out with her towards the parking lot.
“Alright, alright. Deal.” you laughed, opening the door for her to hop in before closing the door and hoping in yourself on the other side.
Through the whole drive, you guys chatted and laughed until you were parking in front of her dorm. She took off her seatbelt and pressed a kiss to your cheek, “Thank you.” was all she said before rushing out the car. Her boldness left you paralyzed for a moment. Shaking your head to wake from the trance she left you in, you drove home.
Now in bed, you were ready to sleep when your phone went off. Picking it off the nightstand, you opened the notification.
Blushing at the choice of emoji, you texted back goodnight before setting your phone back down and sleeping away until morning. You had showered and gotten dressed in the usual suit attire before grabbing her phone. That’s when she noticed the text notification, smiling like an idiot as her cheeks reddened.
Whee In’s teasing always made your whole being tingle. You hoped Whee In wouldn’t try anything in public or it’d be your demise. You sighed, walking out of your apartment to go to the RBW building for a meeting. The girls wouldn’t work until later in the morning so you weren’t exactly in a rush despite the concern over Whee In’s early rising. You’d sneak in some texts through the meeting to make sure she was doing okay.
And when time came, you were parking in front of their dorms. Of course that Whee In had been looking out the window like a child waiting for a parent so the second she saw your van pull over, she rushed downstairs and out the house without a word to the girls, hopping into the front passenger’s seat with the widest smile. It was unlike her to take the driver’s seat, “Wheeinie, they’re gonna find it odd.” you softly warned.
“It’s okay! They won’t mind it.” her bright smile and sparkling brown orbs had you immediately caving into her desires.
Sighing, you dialed Solar’s number to let the girls know you were outside. “Ah, so that’s why Wheepup took off like crazy.” Solar chuckled and you nervously chuckled along. Soon the girls were hopping into the seats in the back, Hyejin stuck between the two secret lovebirds, Byul and Solar. Usually it was Byul stuck between the best friends.
“Wheepuuup! Take your seat back, please!” Hwasa whined begging for help.
“Sorry, bestie. I’m afraid I’m not feeling too well to go in the back today.” your eyes widened at Whee In’s response and immediately you felt concerned not realizing she was lying.
“Are you feeling ill? I can call the company, tell them you aren’t doing well.” you offered, hand placed over her forehead having the girls in the back look between each other.
“No need!” she cried out almost immediately, giving you the I’m not really sick look. And you sighed in relief, starting the engine.
Of course the girls found this odd but soon they were distracted creating chaos among them in the back to remember nor notice Whee In’s hand sneakily being placed on your thigh and remaining there for pretty much the whole way until you parked. You wasted no time in walking out and opening the door for Whee In and then for the rest of the girls as the rest of the security guards joined you, walking around the four girls until they were inside.
“Can’t wait for tonight.” The familiar soothing voice whispered into your ear as she held onto your arms.
“Wheein-ah… We’re in public.” your whole body tingled and your cheeks had once again become tinted by a red shade.
“For how long will I have to hide you..?” She whispered and you sighed. You hadn’t even made it official nor told the girls how could she think about exposing your relationship?
“Whee In… We’ve still got a long way to go… I can lose my job…” you spoke in a whisper and she sighed, pulling away and reuniting with the girls. It wasn’t that she got upset with you, rather more that she understood. She didn’t want to be the reason you get fired.
You sighed softly. Hurting her was the last thing you wanted but she had a career where dating was an extremely sensitive subject. Focusing on your job, you tried to get through the whole day without trouble and luckily Whee In allowed you to. Yet for some reason it saddened you that she stayed away.
You had been picking Whee In up at midnight every night for a date at your place. At first she’d go through the trouble of dressing up and putting on makeup until it turned into sweatpants and oversized T-shirts and no makeup. But the more you two hung out the more careless both of you became and Whee In would get home later and later by the night. And tonight seemed to be the night everything went wrong.
You two cuddled on the couch, blanket warming both your bodies as you watched another movie. That’s when the petite female rose her head to look at you, eyes flickering between your eyes and your lips.
“Yes, gorgeous?” you asked with a chuckle as you turned to look at her.
“Can I kiss you?” she bluntly asked and your cheeks heated.
“I-I’ve never kissed anyone before…” you shamefully admitted, eyes now traveling back and forth between her own and her inviting lips.
“It’s okay. M-Me neither.” she stuttered embarrassed. She always had this confident demeanor, plus her beauty, you’d never guess no one had kissed her. But in many ways you felt this prideful feeling. “Can I..?”
You simply nodded and watched her gaze at your lips for a moment before staring at your eyes as she leaned in, eyes closing the closer her lips got to yours. And as you closed your eyes, that’s when her phone went off ruining the intimate moment.
Reaching for her phone, you hand it to her and watch as her eyes go wide.
“Byul-yi-” she wasn’t given any time to explain as the elder cut her off.
“Where are you right now, Whee In? It’s 4 in the morning.” it wasn’t that she controlled Whee In but waking up out of the blue in the middle of the morning for a glass of water and her roommate and best friend being gone. The worst went through her mind.
“I’m on my way home, I woke up and needed some fresh air.” Whee In lied, your eyes meeting hers as you let out a soft sigh.
“Maybe it’s time we tell them…” you whispered loud enough for Whee In to hear it but low enough for the phone not to catch it.
“Are you sure?” she whispered back and Byul found herself the more confused.
“Whee In, who are you whispering to?” she asked concerned and Whee In sighed softly.
“I’m talking to yn…” she admitted in a murmur barely audible.
“Yn? Our manager? Why on earth would she be awake at this hou-” she paused. A long pause that left Whee In mortified awaiting her to finish, “I knew it.” her tone was simple and affirmative.
“I knew you were sneaking out. And I had a feeling it was yn but why didn’t you just tell us..?” Byul sounded somewhat.. hurt.
“We were afraid… I’ll explain everything as I get home, Byul-yi…” Whee In softly spoke with a sigh and Byul just muttered a sure before ending the call.
“I’ll drive you home.” you got up to walk to the door. And although you understood Moon’s side, you were slightly disappointed it had ruined your moment. But maybe it was better this way.
“I can’t do it.” Whee In’s panicked eyes gazed into yours, making your heart drop while your hand raised to meet her cheek in your palm, thumb rhythmically rubbing tender circles on her skin.
“Hey, butterfly.” softly yet in such assertive manner you started to make her focus on you, “They’re your best friends. I’ve seen how much they care for you with my own two eyes. They’re just worried about you.”
“But what if it hurts them..? I don’t wanna hurt them.” her breathing fastened as she only worked herself up more.
“Whee In-ah!” you abruptly called, it wasn’t the first time you had seen her this worked up. Watery-eyes met yours without another word. You allowed her to take her time, breathing in and out as she tried to calm herself. Only when she seemed calmer enough did you speak, “Don’t cry. I’ll go with you if you want but you should be the one telling them.” your voice was back to the usual soft and tender tone whenever you were talking to her as you leaned in to kiss the lonely tear that escaped away.
She nodded with her lower lip stuck out and those big pleading eyes you could not resist. Over the years, you’d learn that Whee In was but a grown up baby. Usually people think being a baby is being immature but that wasn’t the case at all. She was a mature human being who made grown up decisions everyday but there was just something about her. The way she shined in her innocence, how she had managed to keep it so close to her in a world set to rip it away from you. The big reactions you’d get out of her if you’re one of her people. The way she whines like a child and pleas with her so characteristic pout. The way she clung to those close to her, the way she craves their attention. How shy and scared she is to meet new people, to interact with strangers. It all reminded you of a baby. And despite her being a year older than you, you just must protect her at all costs.
You started the engine once again to park the car before hopping down and walking to their dorm with her. Before reaching for the keys she turned to you, “What if only Byul’s awake?”
“Then we’ll tell Byul for the time being and we’ll tell the rest of the girls in the morning.” you said, hands snaking around her from behind to stop at her stomach, fingers laced. “How’s that sound?” you then pressed a tender kiss to the back of her head.
“Sounds good.” eyes closed for a moment enjoying the warmth your embrace provided. Reopening them to unlock and open the door. You had pulled away, following her as quietly as possible as you realised the house was pitch black and completely silent. Kicking your shoes off quietly by the door. you continued to follow her to god knows where.
“Are they all asleep?” you whispered and she confirmed, quietly opening the door to what you assumed was her and Byul’s room.
“Wheein-ah. What the fuck. You had me worried si- oh my. Hello, Miss LN.” she started off until she noticed you standing behind Whee In. A little bow as usual as she greet you.
“Just YN unnie, please. We’re not working. Are the rest of the girls sleeping?” you bowed as well, smiling rather nervous. You tried to appear as less nervous as possible since Whee In already looked worried enough. “Wheeinie?”
“Ah… right.. you see… I… YN… we…” she stummered and Byul sighed.
“Why don’t we all just take a sit? This will take a while.” was all Byul said gesturing to the bed and you had to discreetly tug on Whee In’s shirt as you walked past her to make her join the two of you. “You can just blurt it out, Wheepup. I already know what’s coming.” Byul chuckled, lighting the mood.
“We’ve wanted to tell you but we were afraid… We haven’t made it official yet… And-And-And-” Whee In struggled to explain, still scared of whatever was to come out of this. You sneaked your hand between her joined hands that fidgeted together and it seemed to immediately calm her.
“And YN could lose her job?” Byul finished for her and Whee In merely nodded, “Wheepup, do you really think we want that for her? She’s been with us nearly since our debut. She’s family too.”
You were taken aback but truth is they did treat you like family and you know them well enough. After all, no one who knew them from their music videos and performances would know these four girls were the most awkward around people. Specially Whee In who’s terrified of meeting new people. You still remember when you first introduced yourself to the girls, Whee In immediately hid behind her unnies.
“It just- We just-” Whee In stammered, making Byul chuckle.
“There’s just one question I have tho…” the older female trailed off, making the two of you look at each other before back at her, Whee In’s grip on your hand tightening. “How long?”
You looked at Whee In, despite her facing Byul, “About a month.” you answered with honesty, nerves eating at your stomach.
“So.. have you two kissed?” her curiosity got the best of her. And with eyes wide both you and Whee In shook your heads no. Byul immediately gave the two of you a don’t-lie type of look before her eyes widened instead. “You guys sure are taking it slow. Anyways, stay over. It’s nearly 6 in the morning and I’m guessing neither of you has had any sleep.”
“I mustn’t, Hyejin and Yongsun still don’t know. I don’t want to overstep any boundaries.” you quickly said and the petite girl attached to you by the hand turned quickly with those pleading eyes of hers and her signature pout.
“You already did when you decided to date Yongsun’s baby.” Byul teased and you panicked. She was gonna give you the lecture of a lifetime, wasn’t she?
“She’s gonna end me, isn’t she?” now it was you who tightened the hold on Whee In’s hand and the same gave you a I’m-sorry smile.
“You’ll get threatened at most. She can’t hurt a fly.” Byul chuckled softly, “Please, I insist. Look at her. Can you really say no to that adorable face?” she stated pointing at Whee In’s pleading look. Byul was enjoying teasing you and it was clear to see.
You sighed giving in, there was no way you could say no to that, specially when you knew if you did, she’d get teary-eyed. And that was the last thing you wanted. “What about in the morning?”
“You’ll tell them everything. Now get to sleep.” Byul said raising from the bed to go collect something before throwing one of her oversized shirts throwing it your way. “She’s too tiny to have anything that’ll fit you so use that for tonight.”
You nodded and asked where you could change only for Whee In to lead you to the bathroom before proceeding to change herself into her pajamas. It didn’t take you long to join them. Byul laying in her bed facing Whee In’s as they talked while Whee In sat against the headboard waiting for you. And of course, the second you walked out she tapped the bed beside her for you to join her.
You’ve cuddled a million times by now on your couch or even the floor of your living room by the fireplace but you’ve never laid beside her nor cuddled in front of anyone so it was no surprise how shy you felt despite walking towards her anyway. It was as if your legs were on automatic.
“You don’t have to be so shy, yn. It’s nothing out of the ordinary?” Byul reassured only to tease you right after, “It’s not like you’re gonna eat each other out.”
Your cheeks immediately heated and Whee In giggled, she was so used to Byul’s dirty jokes by now that she simply laughed at them. Her hands cupped your flushed cheeks to press her nose to yours before laying down and pulling the covers over the two of you.
“I just have a question.” Whee In blurted as you wrapped your arms around her, spooning her. Her hand rested on yours that rested on her stomach while her other hand was trapped between her cheek and the pillow. “What if Yongsun unnie comes to wake us up like she does sometime?”
“I’ll most likely be awake by then so I’ll keep that from happening, don’t worry.” Byul stated with a shrug, giving the two of you a reassuring smile, “But you’ll have to tell them in the morning about you two.”
You nodded and so did Whee In with a sleepy yawn escaping her. You could tell by how much calmer her breath was that she was already dozing off, so you pulled her closer before falling asleep yourself.
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