pairing: mingyu x female reader
genre: kinda fluff but also kinda angst? they're just really bad communicators
summary: people must ask each other a set of uncomfortable questions. they can either answer, or take a shot.
word count: 2.3k
warnings: mentions of unprotected sex, alcohol consumption
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mingyu: nervous?
you: hmm
you: maybe?
you: this feels kinda weird
mingyu: why?
you: i don’t know
you: i think we avoid these types of talks to be honest
you: and now we’re here to do it in front of a camera
mingyu: i just couldn’t say no to eunwoo okay?
mingyu: it’s for his internship
producer: oh, so you’re eunwoo’s friend?
mingyu: yeah
produce: nice!
producer: everyone loves him around here
mingyu: yeah, he's great
mingyu: can you make sure to get my good side?
producer:
mingyu: also, is the camera positioned correctly?
mingyu: i'm a visual arts major, so i know a thing or two about it
producer:
you: mingyu.
mingyu: what?
you: stop it.
mingyu: i was just asking a question!
producer: now that we all know your names, can you explain a little about your dynamic?
mingyu:
you:
mingyu:
you: uhhh
you: we’re—
mingyu: friends?
mingyu: with benefits.
you: i think that’s. uh.
you: yeah, the best way to describe it
mingyu: right
you: friends with benefits
producer: right.
producer: and how long have you two been friends for?
you: with benefits?
mingyu: or do you mean regular friends?
producer: both?
you: we met early freshman year
you: and we’re juniors now
mingyu: but the benefits part started in august
you: yeah so it’s been about 3 months
producer: hmm okay
producer: did it start while you were drunk and horny?
mingyu: that’s funny
mingyu: close but no
you: high and horny
producer: second most common answer for college fuck buddies
producer: fair enough
producer: well! let’s get this party started then
mingyu: ladies first?
you: uh, actually—
mingyu: want me to go first?
you: please?
you: thank you
mingyu: anything for you
producer:
you:
mingyu: so
mingyu: what are the terms of this relationship?
you: wow
you: uh.
you: i don’t think we’ve ever. seriously talked about it?
mingyu: yeah i think we haven’t
you: why are you looking at us like that?
producer: everyone knows you need to talk about it
producer: like, before it even starts
you:
mingyu:
you: i don’t think we’re very good at talking about it
producer: i can see that
mingyu: i mean
mingyu: of course that there are some basic things
you:
mingyu: like we still need to be friends
you:
mingyu: and we need to be comfortable at all times
you:
mingyu: and that everything is uncomplicated
you:
mingyu: and no expectations or pressure
producer:
mingyu: and. and!
mingyu:
you:
producer:
mingyu: that’s kind of all i’ve got…
producer: maybe you can talk about it now?
you: no
mingyu: no
you: shots?
mingyu: hell yeah
producer: oh god
producer: we’re not gonna get anything from them, are we?
mingyu: are you calmer now?
you: not really, but it’s okay
mingyu: sure?
you: yeah
mingyu: okay
you: my turn
you: oof
you: i don’t think i wanna ask this
mingyu: oh c’mon
mingyu: it can’t be that bad
you:
you: fine.
you: are you afraid of commitment?
mingyu: pfffff!
you: why are you rolling your eyes?
mingyu: of course i’m not afraid of commitment!
you: okay?
mingyu: do you think i’m afraid of commitment???
you: uh
you: no?
mingyu: i’m not!!!
you: okay! then you’re not!
mingyu: then i’m not!
producer: wow
mingyu: i really am not afraid of commitment
you: can you please just take a card?
mingyu: fine.
mingyu: oh! i know the answer to this one
you:
mingyu: have you slept with someone else since we’ve been sleeping with each other?
you: hmm!
you: what’s my answer, then?
mingyu: no you haven’t
you: why do you sound so confident?
mingyu: because i know you
you:
you: you can be so full of yourself sometimes
you: do not wink at me
mingyu:
you: why did you wink?
mingyu: because i know you like it
you: god.
mingyu: thank you
mingyu: anyway
mingyu: am i wrong?
you:
mingyu: did you sleep with someone else?
you: not since we started. you know.
mingyu: not using protection?
you: don’t say that out loud!
you: people are gonna think we’re irresponsible
mingyu: aren’t we?
you:
you: okay but!
you: we get tested every month
you: and! we don’t sleep with anyone else!
you: and! i have an IUD!
mingyu: so i was right
mingyu: you haven’t slept with anyone else
you: urgh.
you: fine, yes
you: as in no, i haven’t slept with anyone else
mingyu: nice
mingyu: and just so it’s clear, i haven’t either
you: good
you: i wouldn’t really like that
mingyu:
you:
mingyu:
you: i mean!
you: considering we are irresponsible and don’t use protection anymore!
mingyu: right!
you: do we still have a lot of questions left?
producer: i think like, five?
you: oof. okay
mingyu: you can do this!
mingyu: i believe in you!
you: haha
you: okay
mingyu: what’s with the face?
you: i don’t wanna ask this one either
mingyu: oh my god
mingyu: what now?
you: name my 3 worst traits
mingyu: that’s—
you: i just don’t wanna know
mingyu:
you:
mingyu: i can drink if you want
mingyu: then i don’t have to answer, and you don’t have to know
you: you’d do that?
mingyu: yep
you:
you: okay then
you: thank you
mingyu: you’re welcome
mingyu: that kind of burned
you: weak
mingyu: hey!
mingyu: i did this for you!
you: i’m just kidding
you: stop pouting!
mingyu: but just for the record—
you: why does it feel like you're about to answer?
mingyu: i like basically everything about you
you:
mingyu:
you:
mingyu: hehe.
mingyu: ohhhhh, this one is great
mingyu: i love this question
you: what is it?
mingyu: other than being great in bed, what are my other positive qualities?
you: of course you love this question
mingyu: don’t look at me like that
mingyu: am i not allowed to enjoy being praised?
you: i mean you are
you: you just physically can’t take it
mingyu: i don’t know what you mean
you: the moment i start answering this, your ears are gonna turn red
mingyu: no they won’t!
you: they will
you: but it’s cute
mingyu: wait.
mingyu: uh.
mingyu: maybe you can drink for this one?
you: absolutely not
mingyu: but i drank for you!
you: and that was cute
you: but i am answering
you: people need to see that i was right and that your ears will turn red
mingyu:
you: so
you: you’re just generally really nice?
you: like, you do things for everyone, and you don’t really ask for anything back
mingyu: hm
you: you’re also funny
you: and very caring
you: and you’re also pretty smart?
producer: oh my god
producer: his ears are super red
mingyu: they’re not!
you: stop covering them! the people need to see it
mingyu: they’re not red!
you: they’re soooooo red
mingyu: stop ittttt
you: aw you look so cute
producer: they keep on getting red
producer: this is kinda funny
you: it is, right?
you: but yeah, that’s it
mingyu:
you: you’re a nice guy
mingyu: i—
mingyu: wow.
you: yeah
mingyu: do you. like. really mean that?
you: of course i do!
you: we’ve been friends for a while now
you: and i wouldn’t do that nor the benefits part if you were an asshole
mingyu: right
you: right
mingyu: thank you
producer: did you just whisper something, mingyu?
producer: i think the mic didn’t pick up on it
mingyu: nope
you: that was fun
mingyu: no it wasn’t
you: awwww, poor thing
mingyu: let go of my cheeeeeks
you: hehe
you: okay the card
mingyu: go on
you: what’s the expiration date of our relationship?
you: damn
mingyu: yeah
mingyu: should i—
you: drink?
you: nah, you can answer if you want to
mingyu: oh. okay…
mingyu: i mean. i think there’s no exact expiration date?
you:
mingyu: as long as we’re both enjoying it…
mingyu: i-i don’t think we plan on stopping it?
you:
mingyu:
you: oh, you want me to—
mingyu: yeah…
you: yeah, i mean. i agree
you: i’d say if anyone gets uncomfortable or wants to call it quits?
mingyu: that!
producer: what about feelings?
mingyu: what about them?
producer: what if someone develops feelings here?
you:
mingyu:
producer: feelings would make it complicated, no?
you:
mingyu:
you: i mean.
mingyu: i guess?
producer: would that end it?
you:
mingyu:
you:
mingyu: m-maybe?
mingyu: i don’t know?
you:
mingyu:
you: can we drink?
you: i told you we’re not good at talking about things
you: okay
you: you go
mingyu: right
mingyu:
mingyu:
you: what?
mingyu: okay, i’m gonna ask you something
you: yeah?
you: that’s the purpose of this game
mingyu: no i mean. not the question
you: i’m not following
mingyu: can you drink to this one?
you:
you: wow, you sound very serious
mingyu: i. uh. kind of am
you: oh! uh.
mingyu: please?
you:
you: yeah sure
mingyu: okay
producer: hey!
producer: that’s cheating!
mingyu: i’m friends with eunwoo, please let me have this
producer: haha.
mingyu:
producer: fine
mingyu: phew.
mingyu: okay so the card
mingyu: why can’t i be your significant other?
you:
mingyu:
you: oh.
you: you don’t want me to an—
mingyu: not really?
you:
you: okay
mingyu:
you: tequila here i come?
mingyu: i’ll drink with you
you: nice
mingyu: cheers baby
producer: i think we’re almost done
you: finally
producer:
mingyu:
you: don’t get me wrong! this was kinda fun
you: but also just.
mingyu: a lot
you: yeah
producer: sorry, this isn’t a great game for emotionally constipated people
you:
mingyu: what?
producer: i’m sorry! but. you know?
you: i get it
mingyu: i don’t get it
mingyu: what’s that supposed to mean?
you: i’ll tell you later
mingyu: did he mean—
you: mingyu.
mingyu: but—
you: shhhh
you: just let me take a card
mingyu:
mingyu: fine
you: oh. this will be interesting
you: on the count of 3, name who likes who more in this relationship
mingyu: oh!
mingyu: i mean. i know the answer
you:
mingyu:
you: what?
mingyu: what what?
you: what do you mean you know the answer?
mingyu: who’s gonna count?
producer: i will!
you: oh god
producer: 3
you: oh god!
producer: 2
you: you ready?
producer: 1
mingyu: you
you: it’s equal
mingyu:
you:
mingyu:
you: oh my god.
you: wow that’s so—
producer: oof.
mingyu: no, wait.
you: this is so embarrassing.
mingyu: no! i mean!
you: i need a fucking shot
mingyu: i didn’t—
you: it’s fine
you: just pour me a shot please
mingyu: baby—
you: mingyu. it’s fine
you: the tequila please
mingyu: do you want me to—
you: nope, i’ll drink it alone
produce: damn…
you: can we move on please?
mingyu: fuck.
mingyu: last question
you: honestly i’m glad this is over
mingyu: yikes
mingyu: i thought this was gonna be fun!
you: yeah. i mean.
you:
mingyu:
you: yeah.
producer: didn’t you have at least a little bit of fun?
you: i do like free tequila
mingyu: see!
you: still.
you: just. take the last card please
mingyu: yes ma’am
you:
mingyu: oooohhhhh…
you: oh god
mingyu: this is. definitely something.
you:
mingyu:
you: can i drink before he even asks?
producer: no!
you: please?
producer: absolutely not
producer: please don’t ruin this even further
you:
mingyu:
you: just. just read it
mingyu: uh.
mingyu: okay.
mingyu: could you see yourself falling in love with me?
you: jesus christ!
you: wow.
mingyu: yeah
you: i am absolutely not answering that
mingyu: i mean.
mingyu: it’s up to you
you:
mingyu:
you: wait. do you. uh.
you: do you want me to answer that?
mingyu:
you:
mingyu: m-maybe?
you:
producer: oh shit
you:
mingyu:
you: mingyu, i—
mingyu: you don’t have to!
you: i, uh. really.
you: i don’t know.
mingyu: then take a shot!
you:
mingyu: it’s okay!
you:
mingyu: i mean it.
you:
mingyu:
you: i—
mingyu: baby. just take the shot.
you: i don’t know?
mingyu: take the—
you: like, i’ve never really fallen in love with anyone?
mingyu: oh.
producer: oh?
you: i don’t really know what that’s like?
mingyu: not even with—
you: nope.
mingyu: right
you: so i don’t. i don’t know if i can do it with you
you: if that makes sense
mingyu: i get it
you: and i don’t think falling in love is part of the deal anyway so
mingyu: oh
mingyu: of course!
you:
mingyu: totally!
you: yeah.
producer: she’s such a liar
you: what did you say?
producer: oh! nothing
you:
mingyu:
producer:
you: can i still take the shot?
producer: sure, why not
you: please don’t think i drink too much
you: i’m just. emotionally constipated
producer: they’ll understand, don’t worry
mingyu: what does that even mean???
you: don’t worry about it
producer: what about you, mingyu?
you: please don’t
mingyu: what about me?
producer: could you see yourself falling in love with her?
you: oh god.
mingyu:
you:
mingyu: oh!
you: mingyu.
mingyu: hmmm.......
you:
mingyu: do i have to—
you: no you don't!
producer: i mean.
producer: would be nice.
mingyu: i mean.
mingyu: i just think it can get awkward if i do?
producer: if you do what?
mingyu: answer it
you: oh.
producer: so you can't see it?
mingyu: what????
mingyu: i didn't say that????
you: can we just. stop this???
mingyu: it's complicated, that's all
you: please just stop talking
mingyu: i mean. you're amazing...
mingyu: it's just that—
you: i really. really. don't wanna know
mingyu: m-maybe?
producer:
you:
mingyu: i don't know, okay?
mingyu: god i feel like my ears are burning up
you:
mingyu: oh can you pour me a shot as well?
you: yeah
mingyu:
you:
producer:
mingyu:
you:
producer: well...
producer: it's a wrap?
you: thank god
you: can we go, please?
mingyu: yeah
mingyu: are you. uh. are you coming over?
you:
mingyu:
you: ... yeah
producer:
producer: i've never seen such a dense group of people do this
you: uh.
mingyu: thanks? i guess?
you: i don't think he meant it as a compliment, mingyu
a/n: well hello???? i haven't written anything (especially something that's not soonyoung) in sooooooo long omg i barely know how to format a post anymore bc it all looks different omg. anyway!! hi!!!!! it's been ages i'm sorry. this belongs to that one fwb college jock mingyu universe that's been a wip for literally. 3 years. yes i checked today when i first created the google doc for that. and i've also been kind of away from seventeen for some time But since yesterday my carat skin has been activated and also my mingyuner skin so here i am. with this. i hope you'll like it!!!! this is absolutely unhinged in terms of posting bc this was not edited, was written in a Questionable state of mind and was not betaed. let's see if i'll regret in the morning. mwah mwah love you all!! and my askbox is always open hehehe
