Kihyun - Naturally (part 3)
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KihyunXreader
Genre: Fluff
Wordcount: 1950
Warnings: not completely gender neutral
part1, part2, part3
You and Kihyun had decided to make a birthday cake for Yongsun. He told you that he was the best cook out of the friendgroup and you believed his word for it. His and Shownu's, you always trust Shownu's word, Shownu never lies. Hyejung in return declared you were the best cake decorator which was doubtful but seemed like fun.
Hyungwon had taken Yongsun out into town so the rest of the group could get everything ready while Bora and Jooheon were sent out to get anything that was still missing for the perfect party.
The oven was preheated, the batter almost ready, when you came to the realisation that you still needed to prep a cake tin. If you could even find one. You looked through all the cupboards until finally you found something that looked like it, in the right corner cupboard at the top.
You were about to climb onto the counter to reach it if it weren't for Kihyun running to your aid. "Wait, I'll get it!" He rushed to stand behind you and could just reach it, placing it on the counter next to you. You turned around in the little space you had, trapped between the corner of the countertops, the fridge that slightly stuck out, and Kihyun's chest.
"Do you always stand this close?" You blurted out in a hushed tone.
"I'm sorry." He went to turn away, to give you some space, but your left hand reached for his wrist, keeping him close. Your right hand that was on the counter beside you reached up, past his cheek and over his head. Some of the flour falling down his bangs making you giggle.
"I should have known." He grinned widely. Leaning his head forward enough so your foreheads were just not touching, shaking his head so the flour now cascaded from his hair onto yours. The room (and his heart) was filled with your laughter. But the sound died down as soon as the both of you realised he had closed the distance even further with his playful action. You could feel his breath on your skin, he could smell your favourite soap that you had used that morning. It may just be his favourite from then on as well.
Neither of you knew what to do. Close the gap? You both knew that wish was mutual, it felt right. But what if it was wrong?
"Are they going to kiss?" Bora gasped from the doorframe.
You pinched your eyes closed and lowered you head again. "We can hear you, you know"
Kihyun stepped away and continued working on the cake as if nothing had happened. Only the flush of his cheeks and tightened jaw proof that it had affected him too.
Bora earned a slap to the back of the head from Jooheon, it was only light but enough to earn a pout.
"Did you bring the cream?" You quickly changed the subject. You saw Jooheon wanting to make a joke but your pointed look stopped him and he raised his hands in defense, walking back out the way he came.
Bora placed the bag with cream and fruit on the table, winked and walked out as well. You let out a deep breath and decided to let Kihyun take care of the cake, working on the toppings instead. You could feel Kihyun look over at you once in a while but neither of you knew what to talk about after that. It had been silent for long enough now that that was just the way you were going to work. Though awkward wasn't a feeling that could exist between the two of you for long it would seem. When the cake was in the oven and he came to help, everything had seemed to go to normal already. It only took the two of you half an hour to decorate the cake, just in time as well.
"They're back!" Hyejung called out from the living room. When you went into the room, it was completely decorated with garlands and tacky balloons filled with helium.
As soon as the two entered the room, a synced singing of happy birthday erupted. You noticed two squeaky voices joining in. glancing over at the others you were sure it was Chankyun and Shownu that had inhaled some helium, your singing briefly interrupted with laughter.
Everyone went over to hug and congratulate her and the party began, party games and all. You noticed that every time the only open seat was next to Kihyun, the only group you could still join was with Kihyun. Not that you minded but it was either a huge coincidence or someone meant it to be that way.
Either way the day was fun and ended way too fast. While you lay in bed you couldn't believe there were only two more days left. It had been as if living together in this cabin was the new normal.
Your mind went to what might have happened before in the kitchen, everything that could have gone differently, everything you could have done differently. You couldn't stop playing different scenarios in your head. It had been an hour since you had gone to bed and Bora was still on her phone, evident by the light coming from behind her head.
"Ugh, Bora. I don't know what to do."
"I do, just kiss him. A big ol' smack on the lips." She deadpanned, making an exaggerated smack sound.
"How would you know what I am talking about?" You groaned, resisting the urge to hit her with a pillow.
"It’s obvious! You've been tossing and turning since your head hit the pillow. It’s clear the two of you like each other. One of you just needs to act on it."
"But what if that's not it at all." You turned you on your side, facing her bed, leaning your head in your hand so you could talk properly. She looked like she was getting just as frustrated as you felt. "It is! I swear! It's clear you like each other."
"It’s clear you and Jooheon like each other but neither of you have acted on it in a year." came your response.
"Maybe we have." She tried to keep a smile from creeping up by pressing her lips together and pulling her sheets closer.
You gasped in excitement "What? What happened?"
"Earlier in the store I grabbed his hand because he was going the wrong way, and he didn’t let go until we had to pay." She squeeled a little. Making sure it wouldn't wake anyone.
"Oh my gooood." You let yourself fall into your pillow again in frustration. "This hurts me physically. Just go out with him already!"
"I could tell you the same thing!"
You sighed, not having a comeback.
"We are so pathetic."
"Yeah, I know."
After another five minutes of the two of you wallowing in self pity, if we want to exaggerate just a smidge, you got out of bed.
"Where are you going?" Bora raised her head from the pillow to look at you. "Just for some fresh air, maybe it will help me sleep." With that you walked out the door and down the stairs in your cute pyjamas.
You stood at the side of the porch, leaning over the railing and looking out to the lake nearby. You heard someone else walking over the gravel path and onto the porch, making their way to you at a comfortable pace. It was odd to you that you recognised the footsteps. "Couldn't sleep either?" of course it was Kihyun's voice that came from behind you in a hushed tone. You turned around to realise he hadn't left much space between you.
"Do you always stand so close?" You joked. His smile was light, nothing forced or awkward about it.
"Only to you." The wind sent a shiver down your spine, he noticed you shiver. He took the sides of the blanket that was draped over his shoulder and wrapped them around you, so you were now both cucooned inside. He realised immediately that he could have taken it off and given it to you but with how close the two of you were standing, this worked.
There was a flash of doubt in your eyes, just a moment, before you faced your head to the side and grabbed the sides of his hoodie, cuddling into his warmth.
"Thank you, I should have brought my own." His heart skipped a few beats at this. His chuckle was ragged, afraid of making the wrong move when continuing to wrap the blanket and simultaneously his arms around your back. "No, this is perfectly fine."
He allowed himself to enjoy the moment for a little while, until a thought popped into his head that he had to share. "I've been thinking about what you said the other night. About how everything comes so easily between us. About what it means. I'd like to find out as well, if you'll let me." The both of you leaned back enough to look at each other. You nodded, wanting nothing more than to explore what this was. It had never felt like this with any of your previous relationships but you were sure that that is exactly what this would become. "Kiss me?" It came out as a question yet there was no doubt in his mind that he would oblige. His lips touched yours and you both melted, as if a stress was taken from your shoulders. His lips soft both in feel and movement, a breeze flowing through your hair and his grip tightening to keep you warm. He pulled away, the two of you matching grins as you took turn stealing just one more peck before you cuddled back into him.
"I might be crazy but, can I call you mine?"
"I might be crazier because I am already wholeheartedly yours."
And so you stood there until neither of you could keep your eyes open. For you had healed each other's sleeplessness for the night.
By the time you got back to bed Bora had already fallen asleep. She would just have to find out about it in the morning. Sadly when morning came she was already out of bed and downstairs. So you went to shower and get dressed before making your way downstairs to the living room.
Most of your friends were already having a coffee or a tea. You smiled at the homely feel you got from the sight as you stood next to the couch. As you listened an arm wrapped around your shoulders from the back and a hot drink was offered to you as well. You smiled and quietly thanked Kihyun.
You saw Hyejung glance over for just a moment before looking at the others with slightly widened eyes. "Guys, no sudden movements. They might realise we're here and back off." She could be so dramatic.
"Ha ha, very funny. " even though you were mocking back, you actually laughed. Who cares if your friends tease the two of you. At least you found eachother eventually.
Jooheon mumbled something under his breath before whispering to Bora. She in turn leaned over to quickly give him a peck for everyone to see.
"Finally! And you guys act as if we took a long time." You exclaimed. Some congratulations were thrown among the group before everyone gathered for breakfast.
There were two more couples in the friendgroup now, but the lot of you made sure that that didn't change anything about this trip. You would always make sure to do everything with the group the way you had been before. And made sure this was the most memorable birthday Yongsun could wish for.
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