💬 : finally a req done after so long .. why am i nervy posting this LMAO and it might just be me but this feels rather short compared to my other hcs .. idk maybe its bc i havent done these “… as ur bf” in a while HELP but anyways thank you soso much for requesting anons ! i hope you enjoy 🫶
— the type to be first to make a sudden flirty move just to get a reaction out of you. i think he would enjoy seeing you flustered just by the sudden gestures he’d make. but, once it’s reciprocated back, he is so definitely backing down and giggling at you he’s going to be thinking about it the whole day
— ^ that being said, i feel like he’s the type to easily get embarrassed when trying to express his feelings for you. it’s not that he doesn’t want to, it’s just that since he’s letting you see the soft / vulnerable side of him, he thinks that it could be much sometimes. but he tries to not let that bother him because he truly wants you to see that you’re loved and you deserve it!!
— i think he’s a big physical touch person so he would he clingy. doesn’t matter what you guys are doing or where you are, he’s definitely doing it subconsciously since he does it so much. and hugs are definitely his thing.
— back hugs would fluster him. he’s just so used to giving you bear bugs and just wrapping you with his arms. so, having your arms wrapped around his waist would be so sudden to him. even so, that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t enjoy it 🫡
— the type to COMPLETELY get lost in your eyes and just start admiring the features on your face. probably would caress your cheek while giving you a soft smile LIEK 😣
— he would find your little habits or gestures to be cute, which causes him to copy you 💔 so don’t worry, he’s not mocking you, he just finds you rather endearing and has to express it in a loving way ^^
— he would stay up with you all night to talk about random things. i feel like after a long day, he would definitely go on a debrief session with you. like without a doubt you two would probably come up with something that gets both of you either heated or on the same page LMAO or it could be you two coming up or trying to solve theories about ANYTHING.
— would definitely love compliments from you ☝️ especially loves compliments about his physique as he does work hard to keep himself fit and also would get flustered by them but he would also appreciate you giving him compliments about things he’s rather insecure about and would always use that as a reminder for himself when he’s having doubts </3
— would be extremely attentive to what you’re saying and what you want. he would want to listen to everything you’re saying, even if you’re not directly talking to him. i feel like he would take note of things in any conversation (with or without him in it) and make notes of what you like or dislike
— the type to carry all your things without any complaints
— would be such a great person to facetime !! you would definitely stay up with him at night just laughing at your inside jokes or anything in particular that interests you both
— would love if you were to go to the gym or just be active with him (bonus if you could play sports with him) ! i feel like he would enjoy the company and would work out extra since he’s within your presence (you’re his motivator!!!)
— would have “i love you” “i love you more” etc etc battles LMAO and as a competitive person himself, he is definitely not letting you win <3
— honestly would admire you. if you’re someone special to him, he would definitely treasure everything about you and every moment spent with you. i just feel like he would be so supportive of everything you do and would definitely work his hardest to reciprocate back all the love you give him (and if possible, even more than that). like he truly would not mind taking time out of his day just to be with you and give you all the love you deserve!
💭 — everything leaves my body when it comes to gunwook
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9:34 PM, how long have you been sitting here? You couldn’t help but wonder. The tears streamed down your face, not stopping anytime soon. As much as you wanted to stop crying, you couldn’t. It was pointless. Sitting there lost in thoughts, you couldn’t help but ponder the amount of time that had passed.
How long had you been sitting here alone staring at the photos, the one thing you had left, the one thing you had left of them? You didn’t even get to say goodbye. You couldn’t even remember the last time you saw them. Some part of you still didn’t believe that they were gone, that this was all real. The weight of their absence pressed heavily on your heart, making it ache with every beat. Memories flooded your mind, each one like a bittersweet melody playing in the depths of your soul.
The room around you seemed to blur as your gaze remained fixed on those photographs, capturing moments frozen in time. The smiles, the laughter, the shared experiences – they all felt like distant echoes now. Your fingers brushed over the edges of the images, tracing the contours of their faces as if trying to etch their presence back into reality.
“Y/N?” As the soft voice called your name, you looked up to find Ricky standing at the doorway, concern etched on his face. How could you forget? He was probably searching high and low for you all over the apartment. Your poor boyfriend.
Ricky's eyes met yours, and he took a step closer, his expression a mix of empathy and worry. "Hey," he said gently, his voice a soothing melody that reached the depths of your turmoil. "I've been looking everywhere for you. Are you okay?"
You tried to offer him a faint smile, but your lips quivered, betraying the façade you were trying to maintain. Ricky walked over and knelt down beside you, his warmth enveloping you like a comforting embrace. He reached out and wiped away a tear that had slipped down your cheek. “I-I wish you could’ve met them.” Your words echoed through the quiet room as Ricky smiled, sadly, and yet glad to hear those words from you.
“I wish I could've too.” He says as you look down at the photo in your hand. Wanting to give everything to have them back with you, here with you. Your hand clutched tight to his shirt as he held you close. He held onto you, his embrace a shelter from the pain that was ripping apart your heart. You leaned into him, the scent of his cologne and the warmth of his body comfort that made the ache seem just a little more bearable.
In a world that seemed to be spinning out of control, his arms were the one constant that kept you grounded. The steady rhythm of his heartbeat was a reassuring presence that brought a sense of stability to your fractured world.
You weren't sure how long you stayed there, but the ache in your chest gradually faded as the minutes passed by. Ricky remained by your side, his presence a source of strength and solace. It was something you couldn't take for granted.
He didn't say much, but then again, he didn't have to. His mere presence was enough to remind you that you weren't alone. That no matter how much it hurt, there were people who cared for you, who would be there for you. That was Ricky for you, your pillar of support, a source of hope in your darkest hour.
After what seemed like an eternity, Ricky pulled away, gently cupping your face in his hands. He gazed at you, his expression filled with so much love and concern, that it brought a lump to your throat.
"It's getting late, we should probably get some rest," he murmured. You nodded, swallowing the lump in your throat as you stood up. Ricky wrapped his arm around your shoulders, holding you close. As the two of you left the room, the empty apartment greeted you like a silent tomb, the walls echoing the emptiness that now filled your life.
Ricky stopped and turned towards you, his gaze filled with understanding. "Don't worry," he whispered, placing a gentle kiss on your forehead. "We'll get through this. Together."
You nodded, the ache in your chest easing at his words. It may not be the end, but the pain is only temporary. The memory of them will live on forever. You knew that, and deep down, you knew it would be okay, especially with Ricky by your side.
( 제로베이스원 한유진 ) ﹕what it's like for yujin to have you as his childhood crush
𝓹airing yujin x childhood crush gn!reader ⟡ 𝓰enre pining (yujin) ∿ fluff ⟡ 𝔀arnings none in particular, yujin is just cute Realness!!!! wc ( 0.5-0.7k+ ) ⟡ 𝓼oph’s 𝓷otes ⟡ thank you so much for requesting !! i had a lot of fun writing this one so i hope you enjoy this as much as i enjoyed the writing process for yujin >3< !!
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who never knew what was it was to like someone romantically until the moment you ran up to him with that radiant smile, extending your hand and said, “i’m y/n, what’s your name?” from that day on, he felt like now he just finally knew.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who found his eyes brightening every time someone brought up your name. his attention would always seem to increase as he actively listened to others talk about how wonderful you were, leaving him nodding in agreement too. it always made him happy to know that others saw in you what he had seen all along.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who would often ask you if you could be partners with him in everything—from games to projects—simply because he wants to spend him with you. he’d pout and argue that, out of everyone, he knew you the longest—so of course, he had the right to choose you first.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who covered for you whenever he felt like you were about to get in trouble. if they don’t buy his explanation, he’d fully take the blame by creating a good explanation (that’s hard to refute) or say he was apart of it, just so you wouldn’t feel alone if you were punished.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who found himself trying to indulge in whatever interested you, just so he could bring it up once and have you ramble on about it. he loves listening to you talk, so you can bet he’d be listening intently, knowing that he gets to hear you while understanding it all.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who often sneaks glances at you whenever he could. he does it just to make sure that you were feeling alright, or simply, just because he wants to.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who finds himself sulk quietly to himself when something or someone gets your attention rather than him. even despite how he’s feeling, he just simply lets it happen, knowing he can’t keep you to himself.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who attempts to make these jokes to make you smile, but only makes himself a fool with his slip ups and him getting embarrassed midway through. regardless, if he still heard you laugh, then his mistakes were suddenly all worth it.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who finally works up the courage to ask you out with the help of his friends. he spends hours rehearsing his confession, pacing back and forth as he mumbles the words under his breath. even with him forgetting his lines and going off on a nervous tangent for too much of his liking, he’s determined to get it just right—because you’re worth every second of his preparation.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who went to your house with a teddy bear and chocolate, his ears turning redder by the minute as he rambled—completely forgetting what he had rehearsed a month prior.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who felt overjoyed when you accepted his confession, finding himself grinning on the way home. that day, all he could think about was your words and especially the kiss he managed to get with the boldness he never knew he had.
CHILDHOOD FRIEND YUJIN who always knew and wanted you to be the one and only for him.
💬 — i don’t know why i didn’t work on this sooner,, this request was soooo 😞🫶
[ 🎥 ] — open something a little special each day before christmas day … who wouldn’t love these gifts?
unlock a new drabble/fic by soph everyday in december before christmas!
[ 💬 ] — happy early december!! as the weather is starting to get colder, i decided to write a 2023 kpop winter masterlist ! there are many reasons as why i have decided to do this — 1. 2023 is coming to an end 2. i hit 2K+ followers 3. and bc it has officially been a year of hanniluvi (since oct 30 2022), so this is my big present for you all! thank you guys so much for all this love on this account, and i hope you love these little fics you get daily very soon 🫶 + get little spoilers of the titles n everything 👀 !!
POSTING SCHEDULE — starting from dec. 1st to dec. 25 . NO FIXATED TIME POSTS ; I POST WHENEVER I CAN!
STATUS : COMPLETED ; REMAINING DAYS —> 2024 ?!?!
“ stay in the middle, like you a little ”
[ ★ ] DAY ONE — lovers’ tv [ jungwon ]
[ ☆ ] DAY TWO — hot choco girl [ hanbin ]
[ ★ ] DAY THREE — his beige sweater [ jake ]
[ ☆ ] DAY FOUR — you’re my star [ eric ]
[ ★ ] DAY FIVE — love easily crumbles [ taehyun ]
[ ☆ ] DAY SIX — ugly christmas sweaters [ beomgyu ]
[ ★ ] DAY SEVEN — come on! [ jaehyun ]
[ ☆ ] DAY EIGHT — this is how it feels [ sunghoon ]
[ ★ ] DAY NINE — blurry hearts [ niki ]
[ ☆ ] DAY TEN — warmth for two [ nicholas ]
[ ★ ] DAY ELEVEN — winter without you [ yeonjun ]
[ ☆ ] DAY TWELVE — you’re blushing? [ changmin ]
[ ☆ ] DAY THIRTEEN — not our last goodbye. [ k ]
( * ) PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME FIC IDEAS / TITLES MAY CHANGE BUT THE IDOLS WOULD MOST LIKELY STAY THE SAME FOR THIS MASTERLIST !
TAGGING PEOPLE IN CERTAIN GROUP TAGLISTS !
—> people in certain taglists will only be tagged in idol works of that group
—> if you wish to be tagged for any group(s) on here or just for the mlist in general, let me know !
SOPH — tysm for the two anons that requested this! sorry for the delay, i was trying to do a bunch of reqs at once but got carried away due to some school work </3 (yes i have summer hw im suffering). hope you enjoy these though!
GENRE — fluff, angst if you squint | WARNINGS — lower case intended, 2nd pov, and that’s it?
— he seems the type to play it cool in a relationship but is actually a MESS. like what should he do? should he be flirting with you? should you guys be doing anything? besides that cool face, this mind is racking ideas of what he should do and what’s best for the relationship. anything for you!!
— i don’t think ricky could ever get mad at you. like maybe jokingly mad or being frustrated but that’s all. i don’t think he really likes conflict and tries fixing it. thing is, he may give silent treatment just so he could talk to myself on how to solve an argument between you two.
— now, ricky may forget a lot of things, but he never forgets anything about you! anyone can ask something about you, and he’s like a walking google about you. ik he whips his head if he hears your name come out of any of the member’s mouth. they can call him a simp for all he cares — he knows it’s true anyways.
— “you know ricky, you don’t know a lot of stuff of me compared to your partner.” “gyuvin yeah, cause you’re not yn.” “i get that but come on, how could you forget my favorite food?” “oh sorry, i forgot.” “ricky i’ll beat you up—” “yn!!!”
— he would get excited over little gifts you give him. he’s used to being the gift giver, so seeing you get him something just seems ten time more valuable than those luxury brands. probably shows it off to the others. “bet you don’t have this,” LMFAO hes so silly
— the type to send pics of himself or sweet msgs to you when he misses you. and he js plays it off with “i bet you miss me so here you go.” in reality, he just misses you and just wants to hear sweet things from you :( <3
— boy he LOVES strawberries. so he probably buys you strawberry items so that you can be reminded of him. let’s say his obsession can get out of hand, but who doesn’t love cute strawberry items???
— i feel like he would prefer a more private relationship?? but that doesn’t work out since he acts SOOO different around you. so when he announces that you two are dating, the others aren’t surprised whatsoever.
— pretty clueless so would ask you for help because it’s “you two getting along” he says. he would find any excuse to be with you at all times and just wouldn’t mind acting a little clueless.
— if there’s any language barriers, i feel like he’d try his best to communicate with you as best as he can. sure, he wants to give up at some times, but he remembers you, the main cause of his motivation. so he’d study really hard for you :)
— ricky isn’t always as open with his thoughts as he think he is. sometimes, he may isolate himself, just because there’s a lot on his mind. so that’s when you step in! give him comfort and offer to listen bc that’s all what he needs!
— secretly likes physical touch but won’t flat out admit it. he wouldn’t pretend he hates it either, he just lets it happen. secretly smiles when you suddenly become clingy around him. he likes you initiating it first because he doesn’t want to be annoying or a bother to you when he needs affection </3
— the longer you’re in a relationship with him, the more comfortable he is with you. and that’s a good thing! but he still gets flustered over small acts you do for him.
— partner privilege is probably a thing.
— would love showing you off :’) he’s just really glad yours is and sometimes can’t believe it himself. which is why he may just catch himself be quiet and admire you <3
💭 — in bloom already has two wins 🙏 so proud of them <3
⌗ pairing bf!yujin x gn!reader genre just fluff warnings none?
⌗ note tysm for requesting anon! i hope you enjoy this :) !!
— probably a bit awkward at first in the relationship 😭. like he doesn’t want to make the wrong moves or try to make you uncomfortable :’)
— your partner privilege is basically letting physical intimacy happen! if your love language is physical touch, he wouldn’t mind you like hugging / all over him but he still will be shy about it </3
— i am a believer that yujin will indeed draw / trace on your arms. like he could be zoning out but he won’t stop drawing..it surprises you sometimes too but you just let him do it
— you guys can scroll on tiktok for HOURS together. like he would send you tiktoks he finds funny and stares at you to see if you find it funny too…once you laugh, he laughs along with you !!
— loves hugs!! he won’t admit to anyone else but you, just so he could get them <//3 its like his mood instantly gets lifted up because you are in his embrace (or he is in your embrace).
— annoys you just so he can see your face and laugh at you .. like what you laughing for yujin 🤨 LMAO but automatically is super apologetic at the end who knows if he actually means it
— study dates are a huge one for you both 🫶 will definitely buy a bunch of snacks so that you both can be motivated to actually work and not slack … that doesnt always work that way however 😢
— texts you so much 😭 like if a member asks why yujin is on his phone during break, he simply says because he’s texting you.
— “yujin, why are you always on your phone? you’ve been on it for too long now.” “gyuvin, wait im texting yn.” “you’re going to be late to practice!” “five more minutes.” “you said that a while—” “shh!”
— he talks about you more than he thinks…like he swears he’s not obsessed with you but everything he talks about eventually comes back to be about you 😭
— “you know, jiwoong, yn would scold me about this too.” “what does yn have to do with this situation—”
Your taerae boyfriend headcanons were so cute!! May I suggest one for our beloved mother figure, hanbin? He has such gentle vibes and I'd love to see your take on him!
💭 — HANBIN AS YOUR BOYFRIEND !
SOPH — aajsj thank you sm !!! im glad you liked it <33 and aaa ofcofc!!! my other zb1 bias <3 ! i hope you enjoy and think this is sort of accurate ^^
WARNINGS — none?
— def the one to check and make sure you’re okay. being the leader of zb1, it’s just a habit he picks up on.
— like he would definitely care for you. he’d make sure you ate, slept, and other things a human should do. he’d probably do daily check-ins if he’s not with you at the moment :)
— SUPER SOFT SPOKEN!! you can’t tell me he wouldn’t be quiet and understanding with you. “oh is that so?” / “don’t do that” LIKE not even in a teasing way but just a way that wouldn’t make you feel uncomfortable ?
— besides that though, he DOES DO TEASING!! like you cannot tell me he would purposely get your hopes up and then soon you figure out that he’s LYING. probably just wants to see you sulk for the fun of it 😭 and shower u with kisses
— you guys would prob go on mini road trips, just driving around blasting music on the radio. it’s like a karaoke in the car, both of you singing your hearts out. and also a concert for hanbin, as he admires and laughs at you singing while his eyes remain on the road. safe driver bin guys drive safe
— just absolutely ADORES you. like he’d be the type to think what did he do to deserve his partner LIKE STOP.
— would loving seeing you smile so he’d do anything to see that </3
— when holding hands in public, he’d probably swing your arms while stealing glances at you.
— lets you do what you want to do. like he could be hesitant by one of your ideas but still allows you to do it and take the lead. and if things do go wrong, he doesn’t blame it on you! he tries saving it somehow love him
— adding onto that, he’s the type to be like “are you sure?” when he’s not sure about something you request LMFAO its giving zhanghao and hanbin during that one camp zb1. he may try talking you out of it but then eventually gives up cause he trusts you!
— i feel like he’d just give the best hugs??? like you’d complete forget about everything once you’re in his embrace.
— he’d probably buy you flowers almost daily </3 like can you imagine him at your doorstep, with a big smile on his face and the bouquet behind him. and then he’d go “tada! you deserve them.” LIKE STOP THIS NOWWW
♪ warnings ! — not proofread (so there may be mistakes), a kiss is made w ricky n reader, peer pressure (in a good way?!?), lmk if there’s any more!
☏ soph speaks ! — first zb1 work aaaa !! and its not a smau?! surprising in a way 🫡 . since ricky has be flooding my tiktok fyp (and has been slightly bias wrecking me), here is something i thought of late at night !! hope you like it :)
“Come on, it will be fun!”
“Obviously not if there’s only four or five people! And probably not even five if they don’t want to participate!” you scoffed at Hanbin quietly, not taking him seriously.
Who would’ve thought you’d be playing such a childish game on a Friday night?
Staying at Hanbin’s house made you guys brainstorm on things you should do for the night.
Play sports? Boring! Plus, you could imagine the amount of rage quitting — you didn’t want to deal with that!
Bake? It’s too late! You weren’t really in the mood to bake anyways.
Play games? Sure, but what you didn’t expect was a game about asking each other questions.
“You’ve declined everything I suggested—can’t take it anymore!” Hanbin dramatically grasps his chest. “Plus, I’ve been wanting to do this forever! We have to—at least once!”
You continued to refuse — there was no way you were going to participate in this!
“If Ricky agrees, we ARE doing it!” Hanbin pleads with his eyes, waiting for a response.
Ricky looks at the two of you cluelessly, not picking up what you and Hanbin talked about earlier.
Noticing the heavy stares, he takes out his airpod, waiting for someone to say something.
“Ricky—“ Hanbin cuts you off immediately, “Ricky, just say yes!”
“Just say yes for…?”
“Just do it!”
“Hey, you can’t do that!” You nudged Hanbin jokingly, a small chuckle escaped from his mouth.
Still clueless as ever, Ricky scratches the back of his head.
“Okay then…? Sure — for whatever you guys are planning to do.” Ricky is still unsure whether his answer was good or not — you groaned and sat in defeat while Hanbin held a mini celebration.
Hanbin easily used your weakness to play some stupid game. Your weakness? It was no other than Ricky.
Ricky. Your crush since the first year of high school. He became your best friend after you guys shared a majority of your classes together. And of course, you were afraid of rejection, so you held off confessing for now. (as if you were even going to actually do it.) Cliche, but not really. And you thought you held onto your secret of liking him pretty well.
You totally don’t turn red whenever Ricky indicates any physical touch. You totally don’t smile like an idiot when he walks away. You totally don’t fix yourself up whenever you see him walking your way.
Nope! There was no way you were that obvious.
Despite your great hiding skills, Hanbin had to be the first one to know about your crush. (as if you didn’t give it away from the beginning.) Ever since then, Hanbin has been using your crush as an advantage.
“You better tell me or else!” , “Ricky is with me.” , “I’ll bring Ricky along.” — the phrases he would always say to get you to do something. You practically engraved these in your brain already.
If you heard one of those phrases again, chills would shiver down your spine—that’s how traumatizing it is.
He knew that if he just mentioned his name once, you’d probably agree to something so fast.
Hanbin does the same thing everyday. Asks you to do something, you refuse—he calls Ricky’s name, and you admit defeat.
And you know it works every single time too. It just became something you could never avoid.
Having no other choice, you went to the living room.
…Just maybe, you’d participate in this stupid game.
Totally not for Ricky, though.
Here you are, gathered around in a circle in Hanbin’s living room. Not only did he manage to get you and Ricky to play, he even got Woongki, Seunghwan, and … Seowon?
Seowon showed up to the house last minute—it seemed like he only joined the “party” for this game. So now there’s six people instead of five. I guess, the more the merrier.
You stared at the four intensely, not knowing what they would be up to. Those four were mischievous together, and unbelievably chaotic when next to each other.
You’re sure that especially those four know you have a crush on him.
Seunghwan. He knew because you accidentally said you had a crush on him. Not surprised, Seunghwan heavily supported you and Ricky. He would always secretly drop hints to Ricky such as, “You and Y/N look great together!” or “Aw, couple goals!” However, he’s not sure whether Ricky is picking up on his signals.
Woongki. Your saved contact for Ricky was questionable — “my ricky 🫶” Seriously? Do friends put each other’s contacts like that? You eventually told him because Woongki kept asking you to explain. Since then, he has always teased you by saying, “Oh, your Ricky is here!”
Seowon. When you told Woongki to not tell anyone, it was too late! On the phone, he unintentionally mentioned your crush to Seowon. As a result, he called you … and you chased after Woongki. It was astonishing that Seowon was unaware of your crush, let alone that you were crushing on Ricky, your best friend.
And Hanbin…well there’s no need to explain how he found out.
It just had to be those four to play this game with you and your crush.
“Ah, wait. Let me get us some snacks.” Hanbin interrupts the tense moment briefly — the only thing you were glad he did today.
The other three scattered to “find” things to get to leave you and Ricky alone for a bit. (but you didn’t know that.)
The two of you sat there silently, waiting for the others to start the game. Ricky managed to see you nervously picking at your fingertips. Tapping on your hand slightly, he was able to get your attention.
You hummed, ignoring your slightly reddened cheeks, and gradually stopped picking the skin off your fingers.
“Are you okay?” he mouths to you, just to get a quick nod from you.
“You sure? You only pick at your fingers when you’re nervous.” you smiled at him for remembering one of your habits. He should know, after all, you've known each other for at least two years. “Are you uncomfortable with playing this game? I can tell the others.”
“Oh no, I’m fine with this.” you lied — I mean, it’s just a childish game, right? Plus, you didn’t want to be seen as a coward to him. (although he would never see you like that). “Just randomly nervous, I guess.” another lie — you’re good at lying aren't you?
Ricky did have many questions, but to prevent you from getting even more overwhelmed, he sat there quietly. But, he never failed to take a glance or two at you.
The four slowly returned back, hands filled with snacks that could last for at least two weeks.
“Let’s start!”
The first few rounds were fine, with Hanbin being fearless, Seunghwan doing ridiculous things, and both Woongki and Seowon screaming their heads off. The sweets that had been collected began to vanish slowly.
You were chuckling quietly when you noticed Hanbin staring at you — you quickly stopped laughing because you knew what that stare meant.
It was finally your turn.
You exhaled deeply and attempted to ignore the twisting knot in your stomach. “Go ahead.”
“Y/N, truth or dare?”
You considered your options briefly while deciding what to do.
Truth. Hanbin will almost certainly ask you if you like Ricky, which you will most likely refuse to respond at this time.
Dare. It appears to be a much safer option — after all, what could Hanbin possibly force you to do?
“…Dare.” you said, wanting to get this over with.
“Sit closer to Ricky.”
You gave him a little death glare while the others said “ooh” quietly. They were aware of Hanbin's actions and enthusiastically supported them. I mean, it wasn't as horrible as you expected.
As you scooted closer to Ricky, he couldn’t comprehend why the rest were smiling. Why are they laughing now that you and him have been this close before?
There were many reactions, but Ricky didn't seem bothered by your proximity to him. You, on the other hand, were most likely the same shade as the pink couch pillow. You were humiliated for no apparent reason – why were you driven to be this way now? This would undoubtedly make Ricky suspect something is up.
Ignoring your friends' gaze, you knew it was Ricky's turn.
You ignored your bad feeling and watched Hanbin ask precisely the same question he had asked you a few minutes ago.
Without hesitation, Ricky quickly said dare. You had no idea how he made such an easy decision — he was as calm and cool as always.
Seunghwan patted Hanbin on the shoulder as he was going to say something. Hanbin smiled as he murmured something into his ear.
"That's a much better idea than I had in mind!" He held his hands together, his attention returning back to Ricky and you.
Oh no. You just know this dare will be awful.
"Hold hands with Y/N until the end of this game." The words that came out of his mouth made your jaw drop. You needed to listen back to make sure he said it correctly.
You and Ricky don't hold hands very often, if at all.
Ricky reached for your hand before you could even deny the dare uncomfortably. You stared at him with slightly bigger eyes, unable to break free from his grip.
He lays your hand on top of his thigh after interlocking his hands with yours. His hands fit perfectly with yours, like his hand was the final piece of a completed puzzle. He looked and raised his brows at the others, again with the serene face (with the slight pink hue on his cheeks that you didn't catch).
"Are you happy?" the others ask, secretly squealing to each other as if they'd gotten you and him together.
You and Ricky both shrugged, pretending holding hands didn’t affect you two at all.
Another sigh escaped from your lips as you stared at the rest slowly taking their time to answer the simple truth or dare questions.
They were clearly doing this on purpose — but you had nothing to complain about though. You just worried your palm would start becoming sweaty if you continued to hold onto his hands for at least another twenty minutes.
His thumb would frequently brush against yours, causing your heart to skip a beat. When you put your hand on his, he prefers to play with your fingers rather than stay still. This game became too much for you to handle.
Once again, the simple question went back to you. You hoped that saying the truth would be much better than picking a dare.
“Truth.” Seowon looked at you mischievously and fixed his posture.
“Do you like anyone in this room right now? Romantically, I mean.”
You froze.
What did you expect from your circle of friends? They wanted you to confess just as much as you wanted to let these feelings out.
It’s just a game. Just say yes and continue. You had to remind yourself — there are five people here, so Ricky has a one-in-five chance of guessing correctly.
“…Yes.” Ricky was taken aback, and his heart in his chest sprung slightly. He kept his face expressionless and collected himself. He couldn’t be too sure, right?
Woongki playfully asked if you had a crush on him, which elicited some laughter from you and the others.
Ricky was gently laughing, but he hoped that wasn't actually the case.
They raced to make Ricky pick a decision when they were satisfied with your response.
“Truth.” That surprised you because you expected him to keep saying dare. That's exactly what he did last year.
"Do you like Y/N?" they inquired emphatically.
You turned to look at him, attempting to read his expressions.
The abrupt question tightened his grip on your hand. It's unusual to view Ricky in this light – it was like seeing him for the first time.
But he wasn't the only one who was taken aback by this question; you were as well.
You felt a surge of feelings rush over you: anxiousness, happiness, and worry. You hoped you knew the answer to this question.
You're not sure whether you should be grateful for Seowon's direct question.
He did take a bit longer to answer this question, the anticipation was killing you. He opens his mouth slightly, making your twisted knot feeling in your stomach grow bigger. Why won’t he say something already?
Ricky finally responded, feeling the eyes from you and the rest.
"Well, I wouldn't be holding hands with Y/N if I didn't like them, right?" He turned to face you, hoping for the same reaction. Ricky feels more at ease when he sees you smiling.
The four's loud cheers flooded the living room, ruining this romantic moment. Ricky ended himself laughing in embarrassment, wishing he had confessed in a more private setting.
“You mean it?” You said to him over the ongoing cheers. He nodded, staring into your eyes with much love. He had been waiting to say this for ages, and he finally did.
Ricky had finally noticed the blush you had, which made him smile widely.
“You look so cute like that.”
“Oh, enough.”
Looking right back at them, you wore a shy grin on your face. “Well, are you guys satisfied?”
"Trust me, we're not satisfied!" Hanbin says, knowing he was serious. "Let's just ask you guys the questions—it's more fun." The others nod in agreement, eager to bombard you two with questions.
The nervous feeling you experienced at the start of the game began to diminish as you giggled slightly at the questions being asked. Instead, a warm, loving sensation arises in your stomach.
It wasn’t just you who felt that feeling, it was Ricky as well. “Oh, just kiss already!” Seunghwan says dramatically, slightly opening one eye to check if you'll actually do it.
You were staring at Ricky when you noticed him gulp, which made you giggle. "...Can you guys turn around? It’s kind of awkward, yknow…" Ricky was taken aback by your unexpected question – it's amazing how much can happen in only a few hours in this game. The others eagerly turned around, remaining silent to allow you and Ricky to have some "private" time.
Noticing how Ricky was caught off guard, you took your chance. Grabbing his chin softly, you pulled him closer to you.
As you went for a peck there, your lips felt the warmth of his cheek. The four screamed in excitement when they heard you kiss him. They appeared to be happier than you, as if they had received a kiss from their crush.
In your own little world, you stared at Ricky lovingly — you made him feel shy with your gaze.
“..So what are we?”
“Definitely more than friends.”
Your hands with his collided even tighter, both of you not wanting to let go. Resting your head on his shoulder, you both watched the others continue to create chaos.
