“Dinner? With me? Please?”
>non idol au, restaurant ceo!mingyu x reader
> genre: slice of life, fluff
> synopsis: the guy who asked for your socials at your local cafe, is a ceo?
>warnings : none
>authors note : decided to write a quick fic before my phone gets taken away for a few days :’) so sorry if this fic sounds too rushed because it is 🙂↕️
> masterlist
reader is female
WC: 1087
You’ve been talking to Mingyu for a year.
You first met him at the cafe near your house, you were sipping on your coffee in the winter season while he was just strolling around the block.
He started to come up to you, telling you that you looked pretty nervously while holding a half eaten sandwich.
How cute.
Soon enough, he asked for your instagram.
Feeling confident he wasn’t a fuck boy, you gave without any hesitation.
He started jumping like a puppy who just got its favourite treat, face giggly and a smile written all over it.
The both of you chatted over instagram, meeting up once every few months.
After a while, you asked him about his job. But he always refused to tell you. He always said that he’d tell you soon, keeping you curious.
You did not wanna think he did any illegal business, or were hoping a pretty face like him had a pretty job too.
You were just a normal corporate hr who works 9 to 5 and sometimes even overtime.
The both of you were the same age, which was a relief because he looks way younger than he is.
He constantly brought you out for dinner in the cbd, sometimes after your work ended. Even when you worked overtime.
There was once you worked till 7pm. You had a dinner planned with him afterwards that you tried to reschedule—but he kept on insisting that he could wait for you.
You were sure he would leave by the time you reached the restaurant, but once you finished your errands and went down the lobby, you saw a super familiar figure.
187cm tall, tan, broad shoulders.
Now why was he at your office lobby waiting for you?
His excuse was that it was ‘getting dark and a pretty woman shouldn't be alone’. It was 7pm by the way…
Not to mention, he pays for 99% of the meals you guys have together, stating that a man should pay and that he did not wanna split the bill. Every time you tried to sneakily pay or split the bill, he would start sulking to you and although it is cute, you don’t want to deal with a sulking man almost 24/7—so you usually let him handle the bills.
There was once you managed to secretly pay for the meals and once he found out, he started to sulk on the spot and transfer the money back to you, so he gave you the amount in cash.
You thought he was a nepo baby, living off his parents funds from whatever company they had, or you thought they had.
Now a year later, you’re in his car. Sitting in the passenger seat beside him, who is driving.
“You’ll love the place we’re having dinner at, trust me”
You turned your head at him, analyzing his outfit, sharp jawline, slicked back hair and gentle monster sunglasses on top of his head.
He had told you to wear the most lavish and fancy outfit you had with the prettiest jewellery and hair done.
He wore a leather suit, tie done nicely, watch on his left arm and a few rings on his fingers.
“If you say so”
Before you knew it, he drove into the parking lot of one of the fanciest buildings ever. In fact you’ve never seen this building at all.
“Where are we?”
“You’ll see!!”
Trusting him, you calmed yourself down that he was not gonna kidnap you after a year since you guys first met.
As he parked the car into the parking lot, he immediately unbuckled his seatbelt and just when you were about to do the same, his hands immediately blocked you from doing so.
He quickly got out of his car that costs more than your rent, running towards your side before opening your door and unbuckling your seatbelt for you.
Feeling shy, you thanked him politely.
As you got out of his car, you slung your purse over your shoulder.
The both of you started to walk towards the elevator lobby, which looked rather lavish.
“Will you finally tell me where we are?”
“...You really have no idea?”
“I really don’t.”
Seeing his surprised face, you shot him a confused look which made him giggle.
“You’ve never told me your job either, so yes I have absolutely no idea gyu.”
The both of you were silent for a second, before he finally opened his mouth.
“I’m the CEO of this restaurant.”
As those few words left his mouth, it finally registered in your mind. He was the CEO of this lavish restaurant.
The both of you stared at one another for the next minute, unsure of what to say.
“I… didn’t wanna tell you at first because I didn't want you to just go out with me because of money.”
And that really made you realise why he was always avoiding any questions on his job.
This poor man probably got used and had multiple gold diggers in his life before you.
As the both of you entered the lift and made your way to the reserved table after exiting the lift, the waiters greeted him in a way that told you he treats his workers well.
He pulled your chair out for you, signalling you to take a seat as the waiter set the menu down on the fancy table.
As he thanked the waiter, he shot a gaze back at you, this time with a smile that looked sincere.
“What do you wanna eat?”
“What do you recommend, boss?”
Upon hearing you calling him that, he started to give out recommendations and his best sellers, describing each dish with polished grammar and culinary phrases you had no idea of the meaning but listened anyway. From the side of your left eye, you could see some waiters and waitresses laughing at their boss for being a giggly mess.
Whilst he was still talking about a dish, you pointed to one that looked good—signalling to him that you wanted that dish.
As he called the waiters over, he ordered both of the dishes the both of you decided on earlier.
“Did you bring me here to taste test your recipes”
“Maybe… but also because i’m confident in my recipes”
He replied with a soft giggle, eyes curving up as he smiled.
The both of you sat in silence—he looked at you with warmth in his eyes.
“…y/n”
“yes ?”
“I think I’m in love with you”
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