E'LAST WonHyuk X Y/N , fluff slight angst
-goodluck on your quiz today! see you later for dinner~
you smiled at your childhood friend's message and replied him happily. even though Seungyeop was 4 years older than you, you have always felt like he was your bestfriend. in fact, you had more than bestfriend feelings for him.
you were too focused on your phone, you didn't notice the person in front of you and accidentally bumped into his back.
the two of you gasped in shock. you rubbed your forehead and looked up. the boy had turned around to look at you. you quickly bowed and apologised before rushing into the university.
Wonhyuk stayed frozen on his spot even after you went inside. he blinked, trying to process what had just happened. his whole face and neck turned red when he realised that he had just 'interacted' with you.
"Wonjun.... y/n just talked to me!"
Wonhyuk shook his friend's shoulders. Wonjun who was stuffing his cheeks with a butter bun almost choked.
"what? didn't y/n just apologised for bumping into you?". Wonhyuk ignored his remark and continued shaking his shoulders.
"this is a sign! a sign that i should stop crushing on y/n in secret and start trying to get closer!"
Wonjun swallowed his breakfast and gave a thumbs up. "i'll support you!". Wonhyuk ruffled Wonjun's hair excitedly and went to his first class.
you were revising for your morning quiz before class starts when a tall shadow loomed beside you. you looked up and saw a rather goodlooking boy smiling at you. you scooted to the side a bit to give him more space.
"you don't remember me?" the boy suddenly asked in a soft voice. you raised an eyebrow, kind of annoyed that your revision time was interrupted.
"i'm the person you just bumped into earlier."
you bowed your head again. "i'm sorry again, uhh?"
"i'm sorry again, Wonhyuk."
you gave him a small sorry smile and turned back to your book. you didn't know a person could be so petty and hold a grudge against you for bumping into him. he wasn't even hurt.
Wonhyuk sat beside you and took out his books. you glanced him from your side-eye. "you take this class too?" you couldn't help but ask.
Wonhyuk smiled and nodded like a cute puppy. "i see, goodluck for the quiz!". Wonhyuk thanked you and started reading his book.
in actual fact, he buried his face inside his book because he didn't want you to see his red face after talking to you. he was extremely happy when you called his name.
he covered his mouth from smiling too widely and tried his best to school his expression and focus on his revision.
after the first class, you had some time before your next one. as usual, you went to the cafeteria to get some early lunch. you bought a hamburger with french fries as the side and sat at an empty table.
you had friends in the university but they either have classes during this timing, or they are just getting ready for their first class in the afternoon.
you took a picture of your meal, wanting to send it to Seungyeop. a familiar looking boy suddenly stopped beside your table.
"can i sit here with you?" Wonhyuk asked as he carried a bowl of hot noodle soup. you were a bit surprised but nodded anyways.
Wonhyuk thanked you and placed his bowl before blowing on his fingers which were almost scalded from the hot bowl.
you put your phone aside and slowly unwrapped your burger as you scanned Wonhyuk's expression. he really looked like a puppy trying to stay calm.
you misunderstood him. you bit your lips and collected your courage to ask him.
"uhmm, are you perhaps still angry at me for bumping into you earlier?".
Wonhyuk who was happily eating his noodles looked up at you. he quickly bit the long noodles so that he wouldn't choke on it.
"hmm? nope. it was just a soft bump, no worries!"
you frowned and searched for any signs of lying but he was indeed being sincere with his words.
"then why are you suddenly... always where i am?"
Wonhyuk blinked at you question and scratched his cheek awkwardly.
"i wanted to be your friend." you were surprised at his reply.
"why?" you saw Wonhyuk's shoulders slumped down sadly. "i.... can't?".
if he was a puppy, his ears would be drooped. his little pout poked your heart.
"of course you can! here we are friends already!". you said and pushed your french fries closer to him.
when Wonhyuk smiled again, you sighed in relief and bit on your burger. you hummed in delight at the savoury taste.
Wonhyuk chuckled when he saw your face.
"you got some sauce here." he said as he passed a napkin to you. you laughed and took the napkin before thanking him.
"this is the right way to eat delicious food!" you said and took another big bite of your burger before wiping the smeared sauce again.
Wonhyuk refrained himself from squealing. he found you really cute. he really has a big big crush on you.
you quickly rushed out of your class, excited to meet Seungyeop for your planned dinner. the restaurant was near your university so you could walk there and reach in about 10 minutes.
when you arrived, Seungyeop was already in front of the restaurant, waiting for you patiently. you smiled at his handsome presence and quickly approached him.
Seungyeop looked up at the direction of your voice and flashed a cute smile.
"have you been waiting long?" you asked as the two of you sat on a table by the window.
"nope, i just arrived too. i was actually worried i would be late." Seungyeop replied and passed you the menu.
"order whatever you want, it's my treat!" you raised an eyebrow and chuckled before ordering anyway.
Seungyeop's eye widened when you ordered more than usual.
"you didn't have lunch?".
you pursed your lips and frowned. "i did, didn't i send you the picture of my meal just now?".
"hmm? did you? i don't think i received it.".
you checked your phone and saw that the picture did not send. you finally remembered that you were interrupted by Wonhyuk earlier. you facepalmed mentally.
"i ordered a lot because it looks to me like you have not been eating well."
Seungyeop blinked and rubbed his nape embarrassedly.
"you caught me. i'm just in the middle of a new project, so i don't really have time to eat lunch properly. but don't worry, i still eat. you know the cafe opposite of my workplace? the owner is kind and would always give me extra pastries."
you sighed and shook your head. "i really don't want to nag you, but you should have proper meals to have energy to do your work, right?". Seungyeop was saved when the waiter came with your food.
Seungyeop changed the topic and asked about your school life. you told him things were as usual, but you made a new friend. he was glad to know that another extrovert kid adopted the introverted you. you rolled your eyes at his statement and pouted.
"hey, i'm not that little girl who can't speak up anymore, okay. i just don't feel like talking when it's unnecessary."
Seungyeop laughed out loud and stretched his arm to pat your head.
"you are always my little girl!" your face warmed up when he said that but you were a bit upset. he still considered you as a little sister. you hmped and ate your food quietly.
it's been almost 2 weeks since you got closer with Wonhyuk. he started sitting next to you whenever you had the same classes. sometimes his bestfriend, Wonjun, would join too. he was a cute friend. you would always poke his cheek when he spaced out.
Wonhyuk would laugh when Wonjun looked at you in a daze after you poked him and pull him into a bear hug.
"i know, he is just so cute, right?". you nodded at Wonhyuk's words.
Wonjun playfully pushed Wonhyuk's arms and pouted. "hey Hyuk, i'm not only cute, okay?" Wonhyuk chuckled and pinched Wonjun's cheek. Wonjun looked at you, asking for help. but you pinched his other cheek instead. "tofu.."
"ah right, y/n! how did you do for the biweekly quiz? i bombed it.." indeed you almost scored fullmarks. Wonhyuk was amazed and begged you to tutor him.
"please please, i can't fail this module. i don't want to repeat such a dry subject!!"
you had to refrain a laugh at his words. you agreed to help him, you couldn't reject him even if you want to. he had been a good friend to you, so you wanted to help him.
the weekend you planned to tutor Wonhyuk finally came. you didn't really think of what to wear and dressed as usual.
Wonhyuk on the other hand wrecked his closet. he ended up wearing a beige shirt with a pair of white pants. he looked pure and clean, presentable for his first 'date' with you.
Wonhyuk jogged to you when he saw you in front of the place you set. "ah thank you for waiting for me!".
you glanced up at the familiar voice and unconciously took in his whole look. you raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly. "you look good today, going somewhere after this?"
Wonhyuk's voice got stuck into his throat at your sudden compliment. he felt his ears warm up.
"uhh i uhh i, thank you, i'm just meeting you today". you didnt ask further and went to an empty table.
the both of you ordered some food to accompany your tutoring session. you started with going through the topics that were tested in the previous quiz.
after Wonhyuk understood the questions he did wrong, the two of you revised the newer topics that were going to be tested next together.
"wahh i feel so productive today. and i think i understand better after you explained! you are my life savior, y/n!!"
you chuckled and patted his head lightly, not wanting to ruin is cutely curled hair. "you can always ask me if you have any difficulties!".
Wonhyuk's body turned stiff at the contact. his eyes widened, not blinking even once. he gulped and finally snapped out of his daze when you started packing up your things.
"are you going somewhere else?" Wonhyuk asked sadly. you zipped your bag close and turned to him.
"hmm? nope, i was actually planning to walk around the town for a bit. if you don't have anything after this, do you want to join me? i actually get lost easily hahaha".
Wonhyuk's eyes brightened at your invite and quickly nodded. "i never get lost, you can rely on me!!".
you didn't have anything to buy in mind, you just liked window shopping. you walked side by side with Wonhyuk and had small conversations in between. it was mostly Wonhyuk who asked questions or commented on the things around you. it was very lively hanging out with Wonhyuk like this.
"do you have anything that you like ? i wanna repay you for helping me study."
you chuckled and shook your head. "didn't you pay for the food just now? and i help you not to get something back, it's just me helping my friend out."
Wonhyuk ignored your words as he scanned the area. "ah do you like plushies?". you nodded. Wonhyuk smiled and naturally grabbed your wrist and pulled you to a claw machine.
"which one do you want?". you scanned the plushies and a cute orange fox one caught your attention. "that one!".
Wonhyuk inserted a coin and the background music grew louder, attracting some passer-bys. he stuck his tongue out as he focused on winning you the fox.
he was skillful and lucky, Wonhyuk passed you the fox plushie with only 1 try. "woww you make it look so easy!". Wonhyuk patted his own shoulder and winked playfully. his gaze went behind you for a second before he inserted another coin.
"you are getting one for you too?". Wonhyuk only hummed in response. this time he won a pink rabbit. Wonhyuk then walked past you and squatted in front of a little girl.
apparently the girl had been staring at the plushies since earlier with a sad face. "hey little miss, i won an extra plushie. it's for you." the little girl was maybe about 5 years old. her eyes sparkled as she looked at the plushie.
"can i really have it?" she asked carefully. Wonhyuk nodded and shook the rabbit plushie. "if you are unsure, you can go ask your parents first!"
the little girl thought for a while and went into the convenience store nearby, bringing her dad to the both of you. the girl's dad thanked Wonhyuk and accepted the gift. he wanted his daughter to be happy.
he offered to pay for the plushie but Wonhyuk rejected, saying it was really a gift for the girl. the father and daughter thanked him again before leaving.
"oh! you are really a good older brother huhh!" you teased Wonhyuk and gently carressed the back of his head as if you were consoling a little kid even though he was way taller than you.
Wonhyuk gulped and grabbed your wrist. "please stop.. or else i won't be able to control myself". you blinked in confusion at Wonhyuk's sudden serious expression.
Wonhyuk quickly let your hand go and gave you his usual smile as he sighed in his heart. "nothing, i just didn't want you to ruin my hair". you chuckled.
"ahh i thought you were angry at me for teasing you. i'm sorry. you were just so charming being good with kids." Wonhyuk once again felt his whole body warm up at your words.
*please... i am so weak for your compliments*
you were happily texting Seungyeop when Wonhyuk suddenly ran to you with a huge smile.
"y/n! y/n! i did wayy better for this quiz thanks to you!!" he exclaimed and almost pounced on you like a big puppy. you put your phone aside and clapped your hands as you congratulated him. "i just helped a bit, you were the one who did a very good job!".
Wonhyuk grinned and tapped his chin. "can we go eat together later? to celebrate my improvement!"
you checked your schedule and you had free time. you agreed to Wonhyuk's request and planned to meet each other in front of the school entrance after your last class.
even though the two of you were celebrating Wonhyuk's achievement, you ate alot more than him. you were starving because your class ended late.
you were enjoying your food when you felt Wonhyuk's gaze on you. you looked up in confusion and saw Wonhyuk propping his chin on his palm as he looked at you with a soft smile on his handsome face.
"w--why aren't you eating too?" you stammered as you felt your face grew warm at the affectionate gaze.
Wonhyuk sat up straight and pursed his lips as he thought of his decision.
"i like you, y/n. can i be your boyfriend?".
you blinked. once. twice. you almost choked on your food and coughed loudly. Wonhyuk quickly passed you a glass of water. he sighed in relief when you had calmed down.
"i... i'm sorry Wonhyuk." Wonhyuk bit his lips and gulped down his disappointment.
"is it because i'm too loud? or i'm too tall? or i'm annoying? or because i am a year younger than you?"
before he could continue, you frowned and held a hand up to stop him. "you're younger than me??".
it was Wonhyuk's turn to be confused.
"huh? don't tell me you didn't know i'm a first year?".
you shook your head. "i know you are not a 2nd year, i thought you were my age and just entered late. you speak so casually to me, so i assumed we were the same age."
Wonhyuk massaged his temples. "i thought you knew my age and was okay with me being casual. let me ask you something, do you remember when was the first time we met each other?".
"when we bumped into each other?".
Wonhyuk sighed. he knew it. you really didn't remember him.
the first time the two of you met each other was during Wonhyuk's university orientation. you were the senior assigned to be his group's facilitator. well he didn't blame you for not remembering him specifically because there were around 10 other juniors too.
Wonhyuk fell for you at first sight. it started as a cute crush, but as he got closer to you, he began having deeper feelings.
you finally remembered about the orientation. the original facilitator was down with fever so your friend begged (dragged) you to be the substitute. you were sure you wouldn't forget such a cute and handsome boy, but again, you liked Seungyeop so you weren't really interested in other boys.
"i'm sorry, Hyuk. it's not because of you. it's just that i already have someone that i like."
Wonhyuk licked his lips and bit them after hearing your reason. he would rather have you reject him because of his shortcomings, that way he could at least change himself. but your heart already had someone else.
"can't you, create a small space for me too?". Wonhyuk asked softly with a sad smile.
you didn't know how to respond so you just kept your head down and poked on your food. Wonhyuk sighed and chuckled.
"alright, i get you. so let's forget what i just said and enjoy our food!".
he was smiling widely but you knew he was hurting. you knew that feeling well. very well. you didn't want to hurt him further so you really acted like nothing happened.
the next few days, Wonhyuk treated you as usual. nothing felt awkward at all. you even wondered if what happened the other day was just a dream you had.
if it was not for Wonhyuk always dragging Wonjun along, you would really think that the confession didn't happen. Wonhyuk would avoid being with you alone. maybe that way, he could hide his pain better.
the three of you were doing your assignments together at the study corner. Wonhyuk almost dozed off and decided to buy some drinks to keep him awake. after asking you and Wonjun your drink choices, he left the two of you together.
"ah cutie Wonjun likes chocolate milk?" you teased and poked his arm. Wonjun's frowned and clapped his hands firmly as if asking students to pay attention.
"y/n, listen. i know i'm cute, but that doesn't mean i like being cute". you looked at him with a sad pout. "sorry for making you annoyed."
Wonjun panicked and quickly waved his hands. "no no, oh gosh no i wasn't annoyed. uhmm ok ok you can call me a cutie!".
you blinked at his reaction and chuckled before nodding your head. *i'm dead if i make y/n feel bad.* Wonjun thought as his gaze turned towards Wonhyuk who already came back from his 'errand'.
Wonhyuk raised an eyebrow when he saw your smile for Wonjun. it was actually a sisterly smile but Wonhyuk had never seen that expression on your face when you were with him, so he felt a bit jealous.
he placed the drinks on the table abit too hard, startling you and Wonjun. he gave a smile that wasn't a smile and chugged on his bottle of cold drink. Wonhyuk calmed his heart down but he had a sudden 'realisation'.
he poked your arm and directed you to come closer to him. you felt your scalp tingle when Wonhyuk leaned close to your ear to whisper. his warm breath against your skin made your whole body warm too.
"y/n, is the person you like Wonjun?". you blinked in confusion. "huh??". Wonhyuk leaned away and sighed in relief. he chuckled at your reaction. "i guess not."
you read the message Seungyeop sent. he wanted to meet up with you at the cafe opposite of his workplace. you've been to his workplace once, but you still had a hard time going there. your lack of sense of direction was really not helping.
you opened the map of your phone and tried to navigate your way there. halfway through, you stopped on your tracks and scratched your head in confusion. you've been walking for almost 20 minutes but you have not reached yet. perhaps you walked the wrong way?
you were thinking of what to do when a hand gently patted your shoulder.
"i uhm saw you being lost, where are you going?" you were instantly relieved when you heard Wonhyuk's soft voice.
"i'm going to X cafe but i don't know if i'm going the right way". Wonhyuk who initially had an earpiece in his ear while the other was dangling against his chest took out both and kept it in his pocket.
"ah you are lucky today! i'm going there too, for my part-time job. and don't worry, you were in the right direction". your eyes brightened at his words.
you walked beside Wonhyuk quietly. he also didn't talk much, he was really just leading you to the cafe. when the two of you arrived, Wonhyuk opened the door for you before following behind.
"oh Seungyeop hyung!" "Seungyeop oppa!"
you and Wonhyuk paused as you looked at each other. "yo--you know Seungyeop oppa?". Wonhyuk grinned and nodded happily.
"Seungyeop hyung is a regular here! whenever he finished work early, he would come here and wait for Yubi noona and walk her home! oh right, Yubi noona, why are you sitting here?"
there was a beautiful petite lady sitting next to Seungyeop. you sat opposite of Seungyeop while Wonhyuk remained standing beside you.
Seungyeop gave a small smile as he reached out for Yubi's hand and interwined their fingers.
"the reason i wanted to meet you today is to introduce you to my girlfriend. we've known each other for almost a year now, and i want you, my little sister, to be the first one to know about our relationship!"
you felt your heart drop to your stomach. you gulped and gulped until your mouth turned dry. huh? what is happening? why is this so.. sudden?
"so, she is the kind cafe owner?" Seungyeop nodded shyly and tightened his grip around Yubi's hand. you slowly nodded and forced a smile.
"ahh congrats on your relationship" you managed to say in a calm tone. Seungyeop and Yubi thanked you.
Wonhyuk was also happy for his boss. "congratulations!! i hope your love last forever! y/n, next time when you meet Seungyeop hyung, you can hang out here!"
you didn't hear a single thing he said. your mind was still blank. Wonhyuk noticed your shaking fists under the table. his eyes widened and looked at your face.
even though you were smiling, the corner of your lips were slightly trembling. Wonhyuk finally understood. he slapped his mouth mentally and thought of a way to help you out.
Wonhyuk acted like he just received a message from someone.
"oh no noona, i don't think i can't work today. my professor just texted, he wants to meet me and y/n for our project now!!".
"now? it's late and the two of you haven't eaten anything yet." Seungyeop frowned slightly in confusion.
Wonhyuk only gave a sorry smile and tapped your shoulders softly. "let's go, y/n!"
you were in a daze when you followed Wonhyuk out.
"they kind of look good together." Yubi whispered at Seungyeop. Seungyeop chuckled and looked at your backs. he was a bit sad if his little sister were to have a boyfriend already.
you walked behind Wonhyuk silently. he didn't ask you any questions and let you sort out your thoughts. after a few minutes, the two of you reached a nearby park. Wonhyuk led you to a bench.
"you rejected me because you like Seungyeop hyung?" he finally asked. you chuckled, mocking yourself.
"i knew it was impossible. he treats me as his little sister. but i had a bit of hope. but that hope is gone." it hurt Wonhyuk seeing you heartbroken like this. he sat beside you and pursed his lips.
"you don't have to hold back your feelings". your heart clenched so hard when he said that. one tear. two tears. tears kept flowing down your cheeks non-stop.
you covered your face with your palms to muffle your sobs. your whole body shook hard. Wonhyuk really wanted to cry when he heard your cries, but if he also cried, then there will be no one to comfort you.
he hesitated before pulling you into his chest. he carressed your back gently. "it's okay. just let it all out." you sniffed and took a deep breath before pulling yourself away slowly.
"i rejected you when you confessed to me. why are you still so kind to me?". Wonhyuk looked at your tear-stained face. the corners of your eyes were red from crying. he smiled and took out his handkerchief before wiping your face.
"i like you." Wonhyuk only said these 3 words.
you took the handkerchief from him and wiped your own face. "i'm sorry for hurting your feelings, Hyuk."
"why don't you be my girlfriend, then?".
you blinked and stared at him. you frowned and shook your head. "i don't want you to be a rebound. you deserve better than me." Wonhyuk carefully reached for your hand and held it tightly.
"you are the best. there is no one better for me. i like you. it's fine if i start as your rebound guy. i can always make you fall for me when we are together".
you sighed and looked up at Wonhyuk.
"will you give me more time?"
Wonhyuk smiled and nodded. "i will always be waiting for you". "thank you"
"wait so, you are guys are together now?"
Wonjun asked Wonhyuk with wide eyes. Wonhyuk hushed his bestfriend and looked around them.
"i said almost!" Wonjun whistled.
"that's just as good as already!".
Wonhyuk slumped in his seat. "do you really think y/n will accept me ?".
Wonjun raised an eyebrow. "why not? you are amazing!"
Wonhyuk chuckled and patted his friend's back. "thanks bro".
Wonjun quickly nudged Wonhyuk to sit up. Wonhyuk was confused but soon understood when he saw you walking towards their table.
"Hyuk, can i speak to you alone?". Wonjun quickly stood up and pulled you to sit on his own seat.
"take your time~" he teased and walked away.
Wonhyuk chuckled at Wonjun before focusing on you. you were still embarrassed at his affectionate gaze and looked away for a second.
you took a deep breath before facing Wonhyuk again. "i think i am ready to uhm try out being in a relationship with you."
Wonhyuk's smile widened at your words. "really?" you nodded shyly as you looked down. "but i'm not sure if things will go smoothly.."
Wonhyuk hummed and shook his head. "it's fine, i'm here. i never get lost so i could always lead you. don't worry". you smiled and thanked him again.
"i will try my best to have the same feelings as you."
Wonhyuk took your hands into his and carressed them with his thumb. "thank you."
"happy graduation, my love!" Wonhyuk congratulated you and enveloped you into a bear hug. you giggled against his chest and hugged him back.
"yup, you look good together~" Yubi chirped from the side. Seungyeop stood with her with a small pout.
you pulled away from Wonhyuk and accepted flowers from Yubi. "we do, we do!" Wonhyuk replied.
he grabbed your shoulders and pulled you away from the crowd. "we are going to excuse ourselves for a while, meet us at the entrance!"
you were confused but followed Wonhyuk anyways. he took the two of you to somewhere with lesser people. he took your flowers and set them down before hugging you again.
"i wanted to hold you longer. let's stay like this for a while" he carressed your head lovingly as you wrapped your arms around him.
"i'm going to catch up to you and graduate next year." you chuckled and patted his back.
"Hyuk, thank you for being my pillar these past few years. without you, i'd sure be in a slump all by myself after my first heartbreak. i really really like you so much".
Wonhyuk pulled away to look at your face. he smiled and pecked your forehead.
"i knew i could charm you".
you laughed at his words and rolled your eyes.
"yes, indeed you are very charming".
Wonhyuk chuckled and nuzzled his face against your neck like a puppy.
"i like you very very much too, y/n".
a/n : my first ever E'LAST imagine! i hope yall enjoyed it! (i need elring friends 🥲)
