[the colour of courage and roses] Bomin blinks dumbly at the red rose in your outstretched hands. He points at himself. "You like... me?"
Raising your head, you let your eyes dart from Bomin's wide eyes, to his slack jaw, to his pointed finger. You nervously bite the inside of your bottom lip, unsure what to do with his reaction. "Um... yes? I know it's kind of cheesy to do this on Valentine's Day but..." Sighing, you drop the rose to your side and bring your other hand up to rub the back of your neck. "Sorry, this was stupid—"
"No!" In a fit of impulse, Bomin surges forward and grabs the rose from you. He doesn't realize that it puts him really close to your face until he's already there, your eyes wide just like his become. "Uh, it's not— it's not, um, stupid. I actually... I also..."
Something like hope glimmers on your face. "You also...?"
"Can I, um— can I..."
"Sure," you say, breathless. "Yeah."
Bomin closes his eyes and leans in, his lips hitting the corner of your mouth, but he doesn't care. He's finally kissing you.
"I GOT THEM! BOMIN I GOT THEM!"
The shouts force you and Bomin to part, and Bomin can't help glowering at his friend for it.
"I GOT THE— oh, whoa, what?" Jangjun lets the bouquet of red roses — that Bomin was planning to give you today until he forgot them in his dorm and made Jangjun run back to get them before you could leave campus for the afternoon — drop to his side. "Aw man, did I miss it?" He points at the flower in Bomin's hand. "And where did you get another rose?"
sorry for taking me too long to write it, but look! here it is ♡
20. "No. I’m not letting you go. It’s too early to get out of bed,"
[07:12 a.m]
Something tickled her neck until it woke her up. It was Bomin, her boyfriend. He tried to lay his head on her chest, and his hair was what woke her.
"I think if you were bald, it would be better for me. You couldn't wake me anymore," she said, giggling softly.
"Yah! Good morning to you too. What lovely words for your handsome friend who wanted to show you how much he loves you. I also have nice words for you. Wanna hear?" Bomin sat on the bed and looked at her with a smirk.
"Good morning. I didn't know I have a handsome boyfriend. I only know a silly and smiley boyfriend, but no handsome boyfriend. I'm curious, tell me," she yawned, covering her mouth.
"I wanted to be as funny as you, but your words warmed my heart," he placed his palm on his chest and looked at her with a wide smile, which made her cheeks turn slightly red.
"As I said. You're silly and smiley. Come here so I can cuddle you," she spread her arms, and he quickly snuggled her. Y/N ran her hand through his hair, and he stroked her arm. After a few minutes, Bomin wanted to get up, but she wouldn't let him go.
"No. I’m not letting you go. It’s too early to get out of bed," Y/N whimpered.
You are a dancer. You love to dance and you always practice after school. You just moved to Seoul so you are transferring to a new school and class today. You probably won’t make that many friends since you are always busy with home work and dancing. It's not that you don’t want to its just that dance is more important to you. And you best friends are dancers too. You aren’t famous like a Kpop group or something but you are quite popular since you’ve been on certain shows and some of your dances went viral.
You moved to Seoul because you were asked by this famous choreographer(Jay Kim) if you wanted to train with him, so of course you said yes. You moved alone because your parents still had their jobs back home, but they were very supportive of your dreams as long as you also focus on school.
Your alarm went off for the third time and now you really have to get up or else you will be late. You go out of bed and take a shower to wake yourself up. You are really not a morning person. So you get dressed and eat some breakfast. You put on your shoes and some music and you walk to school. Its a big school compared with your old school but it seems fun. Some students looked at you because they might know you or since you are a new student.
You ask a student were they register is. So she walk you there and you ask the lady for your class number and class room. So after that you walk to your class room and since class already started everybody looks at you. The teacher looks at you and says “and why are you late?” You look at her and don’t know what to say but then the class president stand up and says “miss, she is the new student.” He smiles at you nicely and you bow your head a little to say thank you. The teacher looks at you again and says “oh I'm sorry, can you introduce yourself?” You look at the class and say “Hi, my name is Y/N and im a dancer. I just moved to Seoul alone so it’s kind of new for me. And I hope we could be friends.”
They started whispering because now they were certain that you were the girl they have seen on tv and in those dances. So a random girl stands up and asks “are you that girl from those dances on instagram?” You laugh and say “yeah that’s me.” Everyone looks kind of shocked and now the teacher starts saying something again “come on guys, we already have two idols in our class. No need to be this shocked.” And everyone looks either at the boy in the back of the class or the pink haired boy in the middle. They smile at me and I smile back.
“Y/N, you can sit next to Bomin.” The teacher says and points at the boy at the back of the class. You walk to the empty spot besides him and sit down. “Hi, im Bomin nice to meet you.” He says and looks at you. “Nice to meet you too, at what page are we?” “page 25, also if you want me to show you around the school I can do that in the break time.” “thanks and sure why not” you reply and he looks back at the teacher and you both focus on the class.
Then break starts so he waits for you and you both walk trough the school. Most people smile at you but 2 or 3 girls give you a jealous look and you ask bomin “Those girls must love you or something because now they hate me” and you chuckle. Hate doesn’t get you anymore since people are going to be jealous anyways. “ahh yeah they do that to anyone who I talk to really even just my friends, I don’t know why. I’m sorry for that” he says. “It’s not your fault so don’t apologise for something you don’t have any say in. They are the ones who should apologise to you.” He looks at you with a smile. You think he looks very handsome but everyone can see that but from up close he is even more handsome. But you aren’t here to fall in love so you focus on something else. “I think we can become good friends Y/N” he says and that does make you feel happy because you don’t make friends that fast. “Yeah I think so too Bomin.”
A couple of weeks later
You and bomin became good friends and you also became friends with this other boy Sanha. It’s easy being friends with them, because you know its not fake. You’ve had friends that only wanted being friends with you because you have followers. But they are famous themselves so it’s not that they gain anything from this.
Now you guys are in PE class and the new assignment is a dance. So everyone looks like they want to team up with you but then the teacher says “No it’s a duo dance so the tango or you can create your own dance. So go stand into two lines with one for boys and girls each” you look next to you and you see that you are standing next to sanha and he looks at you and then at bomin behind him. Then he says to the teacher “sir I can’t do this assignment since I have an ankle injury and I need to rest.” The teacher looks at him and says “Thats okay just go sit on the bench.” So he walk away and the teacher motions to bomin and the boys behind him to go a place forward. So now you are paired with Bomin.
You guys sit next to each other and discuss which dance you would like to do. “I know this couple dance my trainer did so we could do that one. We could also ask for his help since he made the choreo” You show him the video of the dance to say you won’t let go and he agrees to do it. So you start little but decide to hang out that afternoon at your dance studio. So he texts to his members that he will be home later.
That afternoon you learn the full choreo from your trainer and you both go home. But he calls you so you answer. “hey we only have a week to learn this dance and the teacher expects the most of us so do you wanna practice like tomorrow or something.” He asks, you think about it and agree that you need more practice. “yeah we need to practice more but tomorrow I can’t I have this workshop but after that day I’m free.” You say and you hear him hum and he says “yeah me too but where are we going to practice?” “uhh our studio is full at that moment so it can’t be here, can we do it at your company. Only if the manager agrees of course.” You say “wait he’s here right now so I can ask him.” And he puts you on hold and you hear faintly talking and then he picks up again “hey im back and the manager is okay with it. But I warn you in advance there might be members of mine walking around or looking at us.” “I can deal with that haha” you say and you both laugh. Then he needs to go and you both hang up.
The next day goes by quickly and now you are standing in front of Woollim entertainment. You’ve never been inside a company like this. You text Bomin that you are there because he said he needed to pick you up since at the register the might think she is a fan. So you walk in and just wait. Then you see him and walk up to him. “Have you been waiting long?” You shake you head and say no. “i have to warn you even more about my members. I told them you were coming and now all of them wanna watch.” You laugh and say “That’s funny, but it’s okay im used to audiences anyway. And they could give feedback you know.” So you two walk to the practice room and you see 9 boys sitting there. When the door opens they all immediately look at you and you bow to them “hi, im y/n. Nice to meet you.” Then one of them stands up and says “yah bomin you didn’t tell us it was y/n that was coming. Im Jangjun by the way and I’ve seen a lot of your videos.” You laugh and every one starts introducing themselves.
After that bomin says “are you going to stay while we dance or are you going to leave.”
A member said that they just want to see it one time. And the others agree. So you two do the routine and its kind of romantic so when you are done too members are screaming and whistling. Bomin gets red and you think its so cute and you smile at him. You keep denying you have a crush on him but this assignment isn’t helping with reducing it. So the members leave and you and bomin start practicing and after an hour you take a break.
“you wanna get some ice cream?” He asks you and you nod. So you leave the building and get some ice cream. You start walking around Seoul and he randomly grabs your hand. You look at him but he keeps staring forward. Sanha would tell you sometimes that Bomin likes you but you kept saying that we was lying. You start blushing and look straight ahead but then bomin looks at you. You feel his eyes burning on your face. Then he stops walking and stand in front of you and puts his face right in front of yours. “Do I make you blush?” He says with a smile. And you look down at your shoes. “you're so cute y/n.” And he starts walking again. Then you get yourself together and you think about what just happened. Maybe he does like you. So you decide to tease him. “yah bomin, you must have a crush right, I’ve heard from sanha that you do.” You say and his eyes widen “what did he tell you? That bish.” He says and you chuckle “well he only told me that you had a crush. So what is he like do I know her?” “Yeah you know her and she is cute and nice, she always sees the bright side of something.” He says and now you start blushing “Well why don’t you say that to her. She would be so lucky to have you as a boyfriend, you are handsome and nice.” You say and he looks at you very seriously. You both sit down on a bench. “but what if she doesn’t like me Y/N. That will be so awkward and I still want to be friends with her.” He says and you find it so cute. “Bomin just do it, what if she does like you but is scared you don’t and she loses feelings? Then you missed your shot.”
“Okay, so Y/N I like you as more than friends and I don’t know if you like me back so I hope I havent ruined our friendship wi-“ he keeps talking but then you kiss his cheek and he stops and looks at you. You just look at him and say “so Sanha was right all along.” He looks confused and you say “he told me you liked me but I didn't believe him.” “so you like me too?” He asks and you just realised what actually happened and start blushing. You look down and say yes. “Okay good so it’s not weird when I do this.” He says and grabs your chin and kisses you. When you pull away for air just look at him with a smile. “Do you wanna be my girlfriend?” And you nod and he hugs you really hard. “hey bomin I would like to breath.” And laugh. He puts you down and looks at you “I can’t believe I'm not dreaming this.” He grabs your hand and you walk back to the company.
The PE assignment goes really well and you get a high grade. And you both thank Sanha for playing match maker. And his members keep teasing him, but they are happy for you.
ever since there was an increase of the covid-19 in your county, everyone is advised to stay home and only go out if necessary.
so, it's been one and a half month of technically long distance with bomin. yes, he lives five minutes away from you by car, but what can you do? your parents won't allow you to go out, even if it's to accompany them at the local market.
although this "long distance" is working for the both of you, you just so desperately want to cuddle with your boyfriend. in a world full of anxiety right now, being in bomin's arms would calm you down.
"y/n!" your sister suddenly calls out your name from downstairs, which startles you back into reality.
you roll your eyes and make your way downstairs, thinking that she's only calling for breakfast.
you make your way through the kitchen and your heart starts to race as you see bomin at the breakfast table chatting with your parents.
"hi, good morning!" bomin cheerfully greets you with his adorable gummy smile.
he stands up from his chair and you run up to him, hugging him tightly. you bury your face into his neck as you take in his sweet strawberry scent.
"what brings you here? we're on house arrest" you ask, breaking away your hug.
"i know, but i just wanted to see you" he sighs. "plus the rules said to go out when necessary and you're necessary to me" bomin adds, wrapping his arms around your waist to pull you closer.
"guys, breakfast" your mom fake coughs, interrupting your moment with bomin.
"woops sorry" you and bomin apologize in between giggles.
It's a perfect evening to go out and tour the streets. You may have been living here for quite a while, but everything changes, and you honestly don't get out enough, so it feels new all the time. Many other people seem to have the same idea, and so you and Bomin interlock hands at the first sign of foot traffic.
Nothing has been quite interesting enough to catch your eye, but it's getting colder, so you might have no choice. Before that can happen, somebody calls your name, and a friend comes up behind you.
You introduce him to Bomin, who has been quiet but not silent to this point and give him a semi-awkward high five + handshake.
You chat, and Bomin hangs a little bit behind you and plays with anything in reach. His hoodie, your hoodie, your hands.
Eventually, you part ways and walk around him, beginning to hum. Looking forwards, there is a bright city stretching farther than you could ever see. It sparks a kind of light in yourself, and looking at Bomin beautifully illuminated by even the worst neon lights… it seems everything will be just fine. After a while of short answers from Bomin, you pull him to the inside edge of the sidewalk and look at him suspiciously. It takes him a moment to respond, but when he does, his face pulls into a sheepish but determined expression.
You take an extra moment to observe him and how he has let you in enough so that you can recognize even the smallest facial change.
"So, what's up?" You ask simply.
Bomin continues to tap his finger on yours and chews his lip absent-mindedly but stays silent.
"I just got jealous of you and him. I know that I shouldn't and that you're with me, but… sometimes you look like you'd be perfect with someone else."
You lightly tap his cheek a couple of times, and he turns his head slowly to look at you.
"Thank you for talking to me about this, but I promise you he's just a friend. Also, babe, it doesn't matter who I look perfect with on the outside because we're good together, and I want to be with you."
He nods, and you pull his hand to keep walking.
"I don't want to be a jealous person, and I'll try to keep what you said in mind. Thank you."
Bomin speaks lowly, but you could hear his voice even among a thousand others, so you hear him clearly. Neither of you says anything else, and instead, you pull him along and ramble excitedly about something your friend had told you.
Bomin may not be perfect, but he's more than enough for you.
Insomnia had been Y/N's best friend for weeks. It all started when her boyfriend started promotions of their upcoming comeback. She was holding her phone, looking at Bomin’s photos she had when she received a message from him.
Are you sleeping, my lady?
No, I can't again. It's lonely here without you, holding me in your arms.
I know, baby, so I am here.
Thank you, oppa. I miss your gummy smile too.
Like I said. I'm here.
But I can't see your face, silly.
I'm waiting outside your apartment. I forgot my keys.
Y/N couldn't believe what she had read. She wrapped herself in a blanket and went to see if he was kidding or not. A quiet knock convinced her that he told her the truth. She opened the door, falling into his arms.
"I hope you appreciate me sneaking out of the dorm. I may have a problem in the morning, but you're worth it," Bomin said, lifting her chin so he could kiss her after a long time.
Bomin's parents were curious about their son's girlfriend, with whom he had been for a few months. Y/N was very nervous because it was her very first dinner with her boyfriend's parents. After all, she never had a chance because Bomin was her first boyfriend.
"Don't be nervous. They're nice and won't bite you," Bomin held her hand, joking.
"What if they won't like me? " Y/N looked at him with wide eyes full of nervousness.
"Stop talking nonsense. Believe me or not, they will love you," he kissed her hand. After a few minutes by bus, they arrived at Yongin, where his parents lived. After getting off the bus, they walked hand in hand for about 10 minutes before arriving in front of the house where dinner was to take place. Y/N froze in place.
"I know it's too late to ask if we could come another ti-me, right?" Y/N's voice cracked at the end.
"I think so. Take a deep breath, and let's go inside," Bomin stood in front of her and looked into her eyes. She did as he told her.
"Okay, let's go!" she tried to sound more happy than nervous. His gummy smile appeared on his cute face, which she loved very much. They had just entered the hall, where they had taken off their shoes, and his mother immediately ran up to them.
"Hello, mom, where's dad?" he asked his mom, kissing her cheek.
"He's upstairs, will be there in a minute," she hugged her son with a bright smile on her lips.
"Mom, this is Y/N, Y/N, my mom," Bomin introduced them. Y/N smiled kindly at her while she held out her hand.
"Nice to finally see you, Y/N. Aigo. He didn't lie about you. You're beautiful," Bomin's mom examined her from head to toe. Y/N's cheeks began to blush quickly.
"Thank you, Mrs. Choi," Y/N said shyly.
"We shouldn't stand here. Let's go to the kitchen. I'll go get dad and wait on us, please."
