"Can I Kiss You?" - Saja Boys
I guess this could be a continuation of day 7 and day 9? But you definitely don't need them for context. It's not even specifically mentioned that reader is their manager... I also struggled to keep this one platonic. So, if you squint a little bit, chunks of this come off more poly than platonic. Whoops.
Pairing: Saja Boys & Reader (platonic)
Summary/Themes: excessive bashing of reader's terrible ex, chaotic humor, Romance, Baby, and Abby are all menaces, Romance especially in this one, they all just act protective and caring in different ways
Word Count: ~ 1,000 words
Flufftober 2025 - Day 13: Alt 7 - "Can I Kiss You?"
You watch the crowd casually as you sip your drink. The boys are mingling professionally, idol personas on full display as they charm everyone that comes close to them. It’s a charity event that has multiple idol groups on the guest list. You’re pretty sure you spotted one of the Huntr/x girls a few minutes ago.
You nearly spit your drink out when your eyes land on him. It’s your ex. Your relationship with him had been one of the biggest mistakes of your life. At least it only took you six months to realize that he was a lying, cheating, dirtbag. But that was still six months too long.
Ducking behind a table, you carefully peek around the room. You lost the scumbag somewhere in the crowd to the left. In your panic, you make eye contact with Romance. He gives you a very confused look and mouths “are you okay” with a tilt of his head. An idea forms half-baked in your head, but you decide in the moment to just go with it.
You take one last look toward the crowd before standing with all the confidence you don’t have. You stride across the floor like you belong in the spotlight. Romance grins at your bravado as you approach him.
“Look at you! Demanding space like the gem you are.” The man compliments you loud enough to get the attention of the other guys. Abby whistles and you can’t help the small chuckle that bubbles out at the playful antics.
“Can I kiss you?” You ask quickly when you get close enough to whisper to Romance and still be heard.
He looks like he’s about to crack a joke, but he pauses and looks at your eyes like he can see into your soul. “What’s wrong?”
“My ex is here.” You whisper.
“The walking red flag?” He questions, distain clear in his voice.
“Yes,” You groan. “I need to prove that I’m not hung up on him anymore and that I can do so much better.”
Romance’s brows draw together. “First, you don’t have to prove anything to that waste of oxygen. Second, I’m going to pretend that being told I’m better than him is actually a compliment and not an insult that you were comparing us at all.” He gives you a pointed pout, but quickly bounces back to his normal flirty attitude. “Now, about this kiss… What were you wanting? Tongue and everything?”
You nearly choke on your own tongue. “No! I was just thinking a little peck on the cheek.”
“Pity,” Romance frowns playfully. “We could have started so many rumors.” He slips an arm around your shoulders and angles you back towards the crowd. He turns his face to whisper directly into your ear. “But we can still put on a show for him like this.”
Where he has his head tucked could be very easily mistaken as more than platonic and you’re grateful that Romance is so willing to play along. He presses a quick kiss to your cheek and then faces the crowd again with a wicked grin like he just got away with something dangerous.
“Oh, are we pretending to flirt in public now? That’s an interesting choice.” Abby comments as he casually slips an arm around your waist.
“The two-timing jerk is here.” Romance explains.
“The lying rat?” Baby asks, leaning close.
“The one.” Romance confirms, nodding in the general direction of your ex.
Abby’s arm tightens around you. “They let him out in public?”
You snicker at the accumulation of insults. Romance slips away to mingle again and Baby easily slides into his spot, elbow propped on your shoulder.
“You deserve so much better than that walking heartbreak.” Abby focuses on your reactions. “You let us know whenever your ready to date again and we’ll find you someone good.”
“If they can survive our test, that is.” Baby grins devilishly.
“Survive?” You repeat, looking at him.
Baby nods seriously. “They have to be good enough for you.”
“And it’s a very high standard.” Abby grins
“You won’t be alone forever, though.” Baby pokes your side and grins again.
“You give us the order and we won’t stop until we find someone worthy of you.” Abby smiles.
You thank them but then they both get called off in different directions. Before you can reconsider hiding for the rest of the night, Mystery steps up beside you, placing a warm hand on the small of your back.
“Romance explained that you’re having a difficult evening.” He states calmly, drawing his head close to yours.
“I am, but you are all making it so much more tolerable.” I smile gratefully at him.
“Good.” His smile is small but genuine. “You do so much for us, I’m glad we can return the favor occasionally.”
You settle comfortably by his side while he talks to a few of the other guests. He eventually gets pulled away as well. Once again, you’re left standing alone. When you glance up, you see your ex walking towards you. You start to panic but a quick whistle catches your attention.
Jinu is standing a few feet away. He holds his hand out to you, fingers curling to beckon you closer. Without a second thought, you cross the space to stand by his side. He gets you so entangled in the conversation with the couple in front of you that your ex isn’t able to get your attention, much less speak to you.
Jinu drapes a casual arm on your shoulder when he gets close again. He keeps you tucked at his side protectively for a while. Then he passes you off to Mystery and the chain continues as you get shifted between all of them. They keep you engaged and distracted for the rest of the event.
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