I’m Serious
Food Vlogger!Kim Donghan AU
Note: i watched this compilation of Donghan eating earlier and got inspired to write this simple little AU. enjoy! (side note: i changed my url!!!)
Donghan’s always travelling to try new food - be it within the country or overseas
no matter how far it is, he will travel for it
if there’s good food, he will be there
he had initially started out as a mukbang youtuber(?) and people really enjoyed watching his videos and live eating broadcasts
with the increase in requests (and income) for videos, he decided to branch out and start creating new food-related content, rather than the usual eating broadcasts
he bought all these fancy equipment with that intention but well, he has no clue how to operate them well
he has no idea how to make his video edits a little cooler too
so that’s when he turned to you for help then eventually, you became his fixed camera person/editor
it was a great opportunity and the perfect job for you
you get to eat food, shoot and edit food videos and get paid for it
not only that, you also get to work closely with one of your closest friends so that was a major plus for you
Donghan too felt the same way until recently
he had went back home to visit his parents and they asked where were you as you would usually tag along and cook with his mum
when he explained that you were busy, he heard his mum mumbled “there goes my in-law”
this wasnt the first time, in fact his parents (especially his mum) often would bug him about you, asking when will he make a move on you
at first, he was shocked hearing those words from her but eventually, he figured that his mum knew of his feelings towards you
he did seem pretty obvious about it, despite trying hard to hide it
afterall, what mother cant see through her child’s lies?
tbh the reason why he had approached you to teach him about filming and editing was because he wanted to get close to you
after working with you for so long, Donghan didnt realise that he fell deeper into you
it was definitely hard for him to keep it in
especially when all he wants to do is to scream out to the world how much he loves you
despite that, he didnt want to let you know of his feelings coz he knew how hurt he’ll get if he gets rejected
his soft fragile heart sobs
he also didnt want to risk the working relationship you have
but something changed his mind - the advice he got from his close hyung, Taehyun
“time is passing as we speak. just spend 10 seconds and you only have to embarass yourself in front of one person. practice what you’re gonna say and just let them know how you feel. basically, you wont get a lover if you dont do anything,”
(lmao this was an actual advice from eddy kim and park won, watch it at the 20 min mark)
he thought about it, got encouragement from his friends then decided to just go with it
one of the days, you and Donghan were out and about, filming a Valentine’s Day special for his channel
you filmed where you got the food and drinks then headed to Han River to set up a romantic Valentine’s Day-esque picnic
Donghan offered some tips and ate the food deliciously, occasionally feeding you off camera
not gonna lie but your heart did flutter a little while filming him
wow whoever Donghan’s future lover may be is really lucky
Donghan can actually be really romantic, despite his child-like and playful persona
seeing his side of him made your cheeks flush
you were finally done filming and started packing up
“hey, sit down for a sec. we can pack up later,” Donghan patted on the empty space beside him
“nah it’s okay,”
“i just ordered a box of chicken-”
“you had me at chicken,” you gave in and sat with him, admiring the city lights against the night sky
“i think people are really gonna like this video,”
“really? what makes you say that?”
“it was really romantic! it really felt like you were bringing the viewer on a date. even i liked it!”
“you do?” Donghan felt his heart beating even faster
“i really did. in fact, my heart even fluttered a little,” you said casually, with no thought of how your words had an effect on him
okay it’s now or never, let’s do this
Donghan suddenly sat up right and looked at you
with the city lights in the background, you seemed to be shining even more in his eyes
you felt his eyes on you so you looked at him and tilted your head, confused by his actions
“i like you- no, i’m in love with you,” he said confidently
he kept his confession short and simple, no frills or anything extra, he just wanted you to feel the sincerity behind his words
you were taken aback by his confession and how direct it was
but you were also glad to hear those words from him
you leaned in closer to him and gave him a peck on the cheek
“i love you too,” you held onto his hand, intertwining fingers with his
Bonus:
“just so you know, i’d choose you over food any day and you know much i love food,” he told you seriously
“that’s really sweet Donghan. but for now, can you choose food first and pick up the chicken? it’s here and im really hungry,”
“anything for you,”
