So Good in Blue
pairing: chaewon x cheerleader!reader
warning: mutual pining, friends to lovers, making out, brief mentions of food, never did cheer so I really don’t know what im talking abt
wc: 1.2k
a/n: title is from nobody puts baby in the corner by fall out boy but i think this is more reminiscent to hum hallelujah
also i hate how the only flannel ive seen her in is red!!!! chaewon wear blue pleaaaaseeee 😭
Not exactly your house, or parent’s house, but your room felt like a second home to Chaewon. Your room was familiar in so many ways. Repainting the walls together, helping you put up posters and build furniture together, reorganizing jewelry or your closet. There were so many shared memories in this room, so many she felt fond of.
“Do you still listen to these bands?”
Chaewon was staring at the various posters on your wall. Some tour posters, some inclusions from albums.
“Yeah, of course.” You replied.
“They suck.” She scoffed.
“Maybe to you.”
You walked over showing two outfits: one was a short, blue skirt with a cropped raglan top, the other a yellow dress with a demin jacket over it.
Chaewon pointed to the skirt-shirt combo.
“Thank you.”
You moved closer to your closet to change. You weren’t keen on wearing your university’s colors but being on their cheer team it was mandatory for games and after parties.
“You know you should wear, at least, something of our school colors.” You commented.
“Do I have to?” Chaewon asked, voice sounding comically annoyed.
“No,” You peered your head out to see her, “but it’d make me happy.”
She rolled her eyes before getting up. Already dressed in a gray shirt and black jeans, she looked around your closet for the special blue item she had to wear.
You grabbed at a blue flannel, showing Chaewon, “What about this?”
“It’s not the worst.” She commented, grabbing the flannel to wear.
After dressing and Chaewon helping you pick out jewelry, what minimal you were allowed to wear. You made your way to your car, letting Chaewon connect to the aux before driving off towards the stadium your team was playing at.
Chaewon liked playing her music, adding just a few of your favorite songs to tease you. It felt like a ritual, always preparing game days with her music while just barely letting you hear your own.
Arriving at the stadium, you showed Chaewon where her seats here. Letting her walk around the food stalls and photo booth stations while your team warmed up before the game. You saw her reappear before the game began, when the families and fans would begin sitting in the bleachers waiting for their teams to come out.
It’s not that you needed to watch Chaewon, she was fine doing whatever she wanted, but it was nice seeing her watch you. Like she was a good luck charm or some higher being looking out for you.
As the game started, your team did your usual cheer routine: warming up the crowd, cheering at the team, the occasional acrobatic. Your team would send out half to cheer and dance before switching with the other half. It was exhausting but this let you rest for a good minute.
Chaewon was mostly watching your team perform, she was never a sports fan. Seeing you and your team lift each other, twirl in the air, even just the cheer routines were far more entertaining than the actual game being played.
‘She looks good in blue.’
Chaewon was a little surprised when the thought popped into her mind. Something about you was bright, shining even. The usual bland uniform looked good on you, the way you kicked and moved, always timed perfectly. She could see the ambition in your eyes, even when she was so far away.
She watched you return to your bench, watching the game continue playing. Chaewon never payed attention to these games, looking over at the scoreboard she saw someone was winning. After some more throws, hearing the crowd around her yell and cheer, she thinks it was your team who won.
Everyone standing and cheering, your team moving to do your final cheer formation before heading towards the locker rooms to change.
“Y/n, you’re coming to the after party, right?”
You froze for a second, “I have plans already, sorry.”
“Oh, you and your girlfriend have a date?” another cheerleader teased.
“She’s not my girlfriend,” You stated, “maybe I have something with family.”
“You never have something with your family.”
You finished changing, walking out towards the bleachers to find Chaewon. Waving to her, you both walked around, spotting any booth or spot you wanted to see before driving off. Your usual routine was to go to some fast food place and eat in an empty parking lot. You found the perfect spot, parking and relaxing in the car.
“You look good in blue.” You said, looking over at Chaewon.
“Huh?”
Chaewon looked flustered.
“Are you okay? You’re all flushed.”
“Y-yeah, I’m fine, I-”
You stared at her curiously.
“It just feels stuffy.”
“It’s stuffy?”
Chaewon shifted, “A little.”
You both left the car, opting for the cooler air outside. It was a little windy, making the air feel fresher than usual. You both walked towards your trunk, leaning against the truck as you were confused at her sudden change in demeanor.
That usual awkwardness that crept between you was even stronger now. Something shifting in your relationship and it made you a little scared. You wonder if she’s picked up on your changing feelings.
“Chae.”
Chaewon turned to you, she looked flushed, nervous, eyes darting around your face.
‘Now or never.’ You thought.
You leaned closer, “Can I kiss you?”
“Huh?”
“We don’t have to,” You tried to laugh it off, “just thought I’d ask.”
“Y/n.”
You turned to her, seeing her turn more nervous, eyes darting around as she breathed.
“No one’s around,” She breathed in deeply, “if you wanted to.”
‘Woah.’
You leaned in, pressing a chaste kiss into her lips. Her hands grabbed onto your arms, holding you close to her as she pulled you in for another kiss. You pulled away, staring at each other, wondering if the other could hear the bold heartbeat in your chest.
Chaewon pulled you into another kiss, holding you there as she leaned against the car. You could feel your teeth clash against her lips, bruising each other as you felt the heat and swelling around your lips.
You tilted your head as you both moved into a rhythm. You kissed and bit lightly on her bottom lip, pulling away as you opened your eyes to see her flushed cheeks.
“I think I’m in love with you.” You confess.
Chaewon stared at you, “I think I am, too.”
You laughed, pulling her into a hug. Your head tucked into her neck, rocking her from side to side before laying a kiss onto her cheek.
“How long?”
“Huh?” She asked.
“How long have you felt it?”
“A while.” She said sheepishly.
You smiled, leaning in to kiss her more. You peppered her face, her chin, cheeks, along her nose.
“You’ve thought about kissing me.” You teased.
“Obviously you have, too.” She laughed.
“Of course I have! Look at your lame face.” You squished her cheeks, “Can I kiss you more?”
“Sure you can.” Chaewon looked away, furrowing her brows in embarrassment.
You pulled her in, pressing your chest into hers as you felt how harsh your heartbeat was, or maybe it was hers. You licked across her bottom lip, feeling her hands hold onto your neck. You felt her lips part as you licked across her tongue, moaning against her as you leaned further onto your car.
Chaewon pulled off, “Are we still friends?”
“Can we be girlfriends?” You asked.
“I’d like to be girlfriends.”
You both laughed, still trying to kiss even through your fits of laughter.