NEW YEARâS WISHÂ â jjh.
âł genre: angst, like. angst. also just.. perhaps a dash of fluff
âł summary: in which jaehyunâs new yearâs wish is you.
âł warnings: sex references, alcohol consumption
âł pairings: jaehyun x reader, johnny x reader | ex-husband!jaehyun, ceo!jaehyun, dad!jaehyun, lowkey a rich!au
âł a/n:Â okay after convincing myself i decided to write a second part, more like a spinoff to the perfect gift, which im very thankful for people givin feedback that theyve enjoyed it despite their heart breaking. as much as i love cliffhangers and leaving it on an angst note, i decided to be a lil nice this year :) dont expect it next time (kidding) ,,
â based off; the perfect gift â (please read this before you continue reading new yearâs wish!)
âCan you do the laundry?â
âPlease. Iâm exhausted. Iâll pay for Chinese tonight,â
âBut Jaehyun invited us to his New Yearâs party at his company.â
You groan and stand up, trying to find Johnnyâs location in your home from the echo of his voice. He grinned when he found you, separating the white clothes in the laundry from the coloured. âOh Johnny,â You walked over to him and kissed his neck, âThank you.â
Johnny chuckled at you. âI know, repay me some other time.â He pulled you closer to him, whispering in your ear, âMaybe with the dress youâll wear tonight.â
âShut up,â Your cheeks heated up, watching Chanwoo jump into your small outside swimming pool, hearing Hyewonâs yells about how he got her glasses wet. âIs Chanwoo wearing his trunks?â
âY/N,â Johnny laughed. âYou literally labelled your kidsâ closets with different parts of clothing.â
âRight,â You cleared your throat. âHe canât stay long. Iâll need at least twenty minutes with him to get ready.â
âSince when did you agree to go? To Jaehyunâs party?â Johnny smirked.
âWhat? Iâm not even going,â You looked at Johnny, âI would have said I wasnât in the first place, but you cut me off.â You squeeze his bicep and Johnny shook his head at you.Â
âYouâre going,â Johnnyâs eyes lit up. âBabe, you canât just not turn up.â
âOkay, I know I feel bad if I left you in an awkward position there, but love, I canât go. Iâm busy tonight.â
âI have phone calls to make.â
âOn New Yearâs.â Johnny repeated and you rolled your eyes, watching him fold the laundry neatly.
âYes, on New Yearâs,â You mumble. âIâm not going to Jaehyunâs stupid party and see his girlfriend and let her steal my kids.â
âI donât want to drink champagne all night and just think about Jaehyun,â
âHe deserved not seeing my children for a while because of his job. Being a CEO is not an excuse. I donât wanna see him again.â
âMy love,â Johnny said into your ear, arms wrapped tightly around your waist while you clean the pillows on the couch, his grip preventing you from moving. You pause and melt into Johnnyâs touch, his words soft. âYouâre rambling. Iâm assuming you havenât seen him since Boxing Day, then.â
âNope.â You freeze at Johnnyâs words. It was only fortunate that he hasnât had work yet, it wouldnât trouble you so much if you picked your children up. Youâve avoided going out in public, hoping you donât run into him. You havenât thought about your ex-husband deeply until this Christmas. âAnd it really should stay that way.â
âWhy donât you talk to him?â Johnny advised, kissing your temple. Even explaining the situation to Johnny that caused you to burst into tears, he understood. He hated when you apologised for placing him into a position you knew you didnât want, for the both of you, but it had calmed you down when Johnny reassured you several times that he would be there for you and he would respect your decision. You never really knew why he was so understanding towards you, especially now when youâre desperately trying to figure out your feelings towards Jaehyun.
âItâs not really a good idea.â
âWell, youâre both not going to get far,â Johnny raised a brow. âLook, Y/N, I know we speak about it endlessly. I know youâre willing to be with me forever, I know you love me and I love you truly..â
âJohnny, youâre not breaking up with me, are you?â
âBabe, Iâm not,â He chuckled and squeezed your cheeks. âBesides, weâve stuck together since high school, thereâs no chance Iâm getting rid of you and youâre not getting rid of me.â
His words are true. He was a good guy; way too good for you and felt you couldnât give your best even though he told you that you did. You did love Johnny, you did take things slow with him a few months into your divorce, you did know yourself it was quick getting into a relationship with him, despite knowing each other for years. âGood, because I think I would cry right now if you broke up with me right here, right now.â You turn around and place your hands his broad shoulders, and Johnny smiles sincerely at you.
âIâm sure you know itâs only now youâve been thinking about Jaehyun, and I know that too.â He was careful with his words and you knew that. âYou really should talk with him. And you know Iâll be okay with whatever decision you decide to make. And whether thatâs you breaking up with me, orââ
His eyes look from the floor to you. âYes?â
Johnny grinned. âBut Y/N, seriously, small talk will help.â
âJohnny,â You said, âIâm not going to break up with you.â
He sighed, the smile disappearing off his face. âWhat you told me about that day, and yes, Iâm saying it just now is because I think you two really miss each other, only now youâve realised how much you need him.â
âYoungho.â You repeat.
âY/N, and you two need the time to find each other again. And I will help if I need to.â
âShut the fuck up, Youngho,â You mutter. âI donât need anyoneâs help, and I donât want Jaehyun.â You closed your eyes, rubbing your temple and Johnny holds your hands.
âIâm right, arenât I?â
âYouâre a dick.â You squeeze his hand. âWhy are you never angry at me?â
âWhy would I? I love you,â He kissed your knuckles.
âIâm not ready. I donât want to see Jaehyun, I donât want to talk to him anymore,â You whisper, âJohnny, Seo Youngho, Iâm in love with you and I donât want to change that.â
âI know, Y/N, I know itâs hard. Just one more talk with him about everything, and once you convince me fully that you donât want to be with him, I promise weâll be together forever and I wonât bring him up.â
âOne more talk. Not tonight. Itâs New Yearâs and the last thing I want to think about is him.â He runs a thumb over your knuckle.
âOkay, so you are going tonight.â He shows you a shit-eating grin.
âFuck off, Johnny,â You say and you cup his jaw. âDonât make me change my mind.â
âAnd Iâll let you unzip my dress tonight if you shut up about Jaehyun.â
Jaehyunâs annual New Yearâs party has begun.
People were beginning to pop bottles of various champagnes, his companyâs lobby filled with glitter and confetti. He waited patiently with a glass of wine in his hand, talking away with Taeyong who was his company for the night. He managed to shoo off his girlfriend Olivia, to talk with her friends and his co-workers she knew well.
âDonât give her too much tonight.â Jaehyun chuckled at Taeyong.
âSheâs a handful,â Taeyong said, âRemember the time you dragged her home in her car? I had to drive yours back to your house.â
âThat was stressful,â Jaehyun nodded. Olivia caught eyes with him and Jaehyun smiled, admiring her in the stunning sparkling silver dress she wore tonight. âSheâll be sensible tonight with her tolerance, I hope at least.â Taeyong nods next to him.
âAre Chanwoo and Hyewon coming?â
âI think so, thatâs what Y/N told me, and they have a few of their school friends here too.â Jaehyun shrugged. âI donât even want to think about clearing the mess.â
âWe can get people to do that. Loosen up tonight. Itâs New Yearâs in a few hours. New everything.â
Taeyong nudged his best friend.
As if on cue, Taeyongâs eyes avert to you, Johnny, Chanwoo and Hyewon. Taeyong mutters, âHey, Y/N and Johnny are here.â Jaehyunâs eyes move from Olivia to you. You laugh at a joke Johnny cracks, linking arms with him as you both enter the lobby. Jaehyunâs mouth runs dry looking at you; you kneel down to Chanwooâs height, careful to not flash from your short black simple dress, and Jaehyun straightens his position when your eyes are searching the room.
âIâll be right back kiddos, okay? Iâm gonna see if we can get a table for food,â Johnny says, ruffling Hyewonâs hair, who groans and slaps Johnnyâs stomach playfully. You chuckle at the two of them and you press a kiss on Johnnyâs cheek. âDonât start on the food without us.â
âIâll send you a text.â He winks at you before pressing kisses on Chanwoo and Hyewonâs foreheads and leaving.
âY/N!â A cheerful voice greets you and you stand up, straightening your dress and smiling.
âTaeyong,â You greet. âYou look great!â
âThank you, you too,â He smiles softly. âHey, you two.â You smiled when Chanwoo and Hyewon greet Taeyong respectfully, âOh no, donât do that.â Taeyong clutches his chest and you all laugh.
âIs Ruby here, Uncle?â Hyewonâs eyes light up.
âYes, sweetheart, heâs at the garden at the back,â Taeyong puts a strand of hair behind Hyewonâs ear. âBut Iâm sure your mother would appreciate you eating first.â
âChanwoo,â You managed to grab your son before he ran off, âYou can see Ruby later, okay?â
âRubyâs not leaving tonight,â Taeyong pats your shoulder. âIâll see you in a bit? Iâll get Jaehyun if you want.â
âThank you,â You nod. âSee you later, Tae.â Your children bid a goodbye to Taeyong and you look around for any signs of Jaehyun.
âIâm right here,â You freeze when you hear his voice, a small chuckle leaving his lips.
âHey hey,â Jaehyun embraced his children, not forgetting to lower his posture for Chanwoo to hug him. âHow are you, my babies?â
âDad,â They both whine.Â
âItâs been a while, hasnât it?â
âSince Boxing Day!â Chanwoo yells, hugging Jaehyunâs legs. You give Jaehyun a thumbs up, your heart sinking.
âI had to do a couple of things with work, Iâm very sorry,â Jaehyun pats their heads and they pull away, âGo see your friends okay? Ruby is here too, Iâm sure Uncle Taeyong will let you.â
âHe did already,â Hyewon smiled.
âGood, thatâs all sorted. Make sure you eat before we start the countdown, okay?â
âYes, dad,â They both say, in unison.Â
âOlivia is here somewhere, she misses you both.â Just like on Boxing Day, Jaehyun saw his daughter tense. âGo see her too, alright? Iâll be back with you in a bit.â He knows youâre eavesdroppingânot on purposeâon their conversation and heâs cautious with his words.
Hyewon and Chanwoo walk back to you, âGo find your friends, Iâll come and get you so we can eat with Johnny.â They both nod and like always, Hyewon leads Chanwoo, keeping her younger brother close. Your heart warms at the sight.
âY/N,â Jaehyun breathes, stepping closer to you.
You almost forgot you divorced. Your hands try to intertwine with his, until you remember you werenât with him. You land your hands on the side of your dress, âJaehyun.â
âY-You look great, I mean, you look amazing everyââ
âJaehyun,â You mutter.
âOh, sorry,â His ears turn bright red and you send him a small smile. âIâm glad you could make it.â
âYeah,â You nodded, coughing. âIt looks great. You outdo every party since you became a CEO.â
He smiled at your comment. âThank you.â Itâs like you forgot what happened with him a few days ago.
Both of your eyes widen. Jaehyun was always a gentleman and you clenched your jaw when he spoke again, âY-You can go first.â
âNo um, itâs okay. I just wanted to say Happy New Yearâs.â
His chest fell. âOh,â He nods, âHappy New Yearâs too, Y/N.â Jaehyun said, rather awkwardly.
You were his New Yearâs wish, but he would never tell anybody.
âHow did the talkââ
You nudge Johnnyâs knee under the table. He chokes and Hyewon giggles, âAre you alright there, Johnny?â
âI am, darling,â He glared at you, making you laugh in response. Hyewon glances at you and grins before pointing at Johnny. âHey, donât laugh.â
âItâs kind of funny,â
âI almost spilled a bunch of coke down my shirt.â Chanwoo pats Johnnyâs chest and Johnny thanks him, teasing Hyewon. You were more than glad that Hyewon grew her relationship with Johnny as her father figure, she was skeptical at the idea of a few months later you began to date your best friend, and how she took a mature approach with realising her parents wanted different people in their lives.
Johnny, opposite you and next to Chanwoo, softly kicks your shin. âJohnny.â You say sternly.
Johnny looks at you innocently. âYes, love?â
Hyewon links arms with you and leans on your shoulder. âCan I head to the dessert bar?â
âI donât see why not,â You shrug. âOf course. Chanwoo, are you done eating too?â Chanwoo nods and pleads his older sister to accompany him at the dessert bar. Your children leave laughing and you look back at Johnny.
âDonât be gross. Iâm not about to play footsie with you,â
âAre you trying to say you have a foot kink?â
âJohnny.â You groan and he sips his wine in response.Â
âNot my problem, but who am I to judge?â
âFuck you,â You hitched a breath.
âAlso, donât try and change topics. Have you and Jaehyun talked?â Johnny looked around and he watched you slump slightly in your seat, sighing.
âTalked for a total of twenty seconds, probably. Iâve been chatting to friends the whole night,â
âJust because youâre avoiding Jaehyun.â
âLike I said, New Yearâs.. I donât want to think about him, I promise Iâll give him a text or prompt him to talk at some point.â You clasped your hands. âI think Iâm gonna get some dessert.â
âYou want cheesecake?â
âLet me do it.â You crossed your arms and shoved your dress down your thighs and Johnny grinned at you. âSit down, angel. Theyâre taking too long at the chocolate fountain anyway.â
âIâm just a tad angry at you.â
âIâm honoured.â You couldnât help but chuckle at your boyfriend.
You stared at your children talking and playing with their friends while you sipped on a glass of champagne, sighing and occasionally looking around. Everyone had gathered outside due to the fireworks going off from homes twenty minutes before the New Yearâs countdown. You were beginning to get cold and just a bit lonely, Johnny being a few metres away from you conversing with other people. Youâve been approached by various parents and co-workers you knew that worked with Jaehyun, but besides that, you were shivering standing outside with the finest champagne in your hands.
You hadnât dared to talk to Jaehyun and his girlfriend, they both seemed to be the stars of the night, your eyes would accidentally land on them and youâd try and wave it off.
âTaeil was chatting about his career, sorry,â Johnny approached you and slid an arm around your waist, pulling you closer and kissing your temple.
âItâs fine. I just had my eye on the kids.â
He nodded. âYou okay?â
You hummed and leaned against his shoulder. âYouâre cold, my love. I can feel it through my blazer.â
âI should have worn tights.â
He breaks away from you quickly and takes off his black blazer, placing it against your shoulders and you smiled at him. You felt warm smelling Johnnyâs strong scent and you thanked him.
Jaehyun stared at you and Johnny. He clenched his jaw and balled his fists, watching Johnny delicately place his blazer across your shoulders and you leaning into his touch. He freezes and looks at Taeyong who shakes his shoulders. âDude.â
âYouâre a bit obvious.â
âNo shit,â Taeyong checked his watch. âMore like, youâre being so obvious itâs killing me.â
âThem two, and how you still love her.â Taeyong answered, his eyes following to Jaehyunâs gaze. You link arms with Johnny and he places his arm around your shoulders, pulling you closer and pressing a long kiss onto your cheek. âYouâre jealous.â
âWhat?â Jaehyun spat. âIâm not, Yong. Weâve both moved on andââ
âRelatively quickly,â Taeyong interrupts, âYour feelings might not even go away. It was quick before Olivia was able to mend your heart.â
Jaehyun bit his lip, looking over at his best friend. âShe seems happy.â
âYou donât know that, until you talk to her.â
âI ruined everything, and you know that.â Taeyong looked at his best friend, who shifted his foot as he kept his gaze down. âI think we were just getting the hang of itâŚâ
âEverythingâs still fresh between the two of you,â Taeyong said, wisely, shrugging, âYouâre still figuring out everything, days, weeks or months later.â
âI missed my chance.â Jaehyun said lowly to himself. Thereâs a burning pain in his chest when he sees his own children run into Johnnyâs arms.
âOlivia understands,â
âJohnnyâs in love with her. Heâs always been in love with her,â Jaehyun shook his head. âNo matter how many times they assured each other they werenât, I knew he wanted her. I wouldnât be surprised if he accepted to date her so quick.â
âYou donât know that,â Taeyong repeated. âYou need her, Jae. And she needs you. I know it hurts because youâve been together for so long, you married her, you had kids with her. Maybe you need to rethink your decisions again.â
âThe countdown will start soon.â
âJaehyun,â Taeyong sighed. âYou wonât regret it this time.â
Johnny disappears with Hyewon, knowing heâd be back with another bottle of beer in his hands, and Hyewon already on her third serving of the chocolate cake. âDaddy!â Chanwoo yells, gathering your attention as you look behind you. Chanwoo wraps his small arms around Jaehyunâs legs and Jaehyun pats his head.
âYou having fun, buddy?â
âYes,â Chanwoo responds and Jaehyun greets you.
âJaehyun,â You greeted back. âCountdown is starting soon.â
âYeah. Real soon,â Jaehyun cleared his throat, the scent of Johnnyâs cologne burning his nose. âFigured out a New Yearâs resolution yet?â
You chuckle, âNot exactly. Why? You want to know? You better tell me yours then.âÂ
Jaehyun blushed. âNâAs if Iâd tell you mine.â The both of you stared at each other for a moment, remembering when every New Yearâs you spent with each other youâd spill the resolutions you thought of. Chanwooâs grip tightened around your legs and you yelped, âSweetie,âÂ
âSorry,â Chanwoo giggled cutely.
âActually, Iâm curious,â You felt confident all of a sudden and Jaehyun was taken aback at how bold you seemed. âWhatâs your resolution? To head to the gym everyday?â
âThat seems like a good one, actually.â Jaehyun replied nonchalantly, âMine.. Itâs a wish this year.â
You raised your brows. âReally? Mineâs just to.. Eat more healthy.â
Jaehyun flashed his dimples at you. âYeah. It is.â
My New Yearâs wish is you.
âIt wonât come true that way,â Jaehyun shrugged and you laughed lightly. âIâm going to grab another drink, want anything?â
You shook your head, âIâm okay, thanks.â
âIâll catch you later?â
The children have gathered themselves into one area, too occupied with the dogs running around while waiting for the thirty second countdown to start. âYour breath stinks.â You pinch Johnnyâs cheeks. âCheesecake and beer.â
âMm, a beer flavoured cheesecake,â Johnny wasnât drunk even though you think he is.Â
âYou have to drive.â You rolled your eyes.
âAnd take that pretty dress off of you, I wonât miss that opportunity.â
âJeez, let the kids sleep first,â You counter and Johnny chuckles as you took the small cup off his hands, drinking the remainder of the liquor in the clear cup. âHey. I talked to Jaehyun. But nothing about the original plan.â
âFuck. Off.â You harshly whispered, âAt least I managed to talk to him for more than thirty seconds.â
Johnny hummed. âOkay.â
âInterrogating me? Are you convinced?â
Johnny teasingly nodded. âOnly slightly.â
âYoungho!â You yelped as he squeezed your hip.
âWait, let me put lip balm on.â
âWhy does that matter?â
âMy lips are chapped.â
âI love you,â You whisper.
Fireworks go off and you giggle within the kiss, Johnnyâs hands lowering to your waist. âI love you too.â He says and you hug him tight.
âAh, youâre leaving too early,â Jaehyun joked, pinching Hyewonâs cheeks. âIâll drop you off at the bus stop tomorrow, yeah?â
âSounds good.â She replied, putting her jacket on and you gave her a soft smile while Jaehyun held Chanwoo in his arms. âCan you pick me up too?â
âYeah, of course. Just call me, not text, okay?â Hyewon nodded. âHappy New Year, make sure theyâre not terrible resolutions.â
âSkipping chocolate for a month isnât a terrible resolution, daddy,â Chanwoo said, resulting in all of you laughing.
âHave you said your goodbyes to Uncle Taeyong and Olivia yet?â Jaehyun asked, and the both of them said yes in unison.Â
âIâll get some more cake, go wait with Johnny in the car, okay?â You said to Hyewon who nodded, Jaehyun dropping Chanwoo on the floor carefully as you two watched them leave you and Jaehyun. A heavy sigh leaves your lips and you turn to him, âIâll see you soon?â
âY-Yeah,â Jaehyun stutters. âY/N?â
You forced yourself to look at him in the eye, âI miss you.â He blurts out.
âI know,â You murmur, âI miss you too.â
âAre you?â You retort.
âI donât know.â Jaehyun closed his eyes. Your brows furrow, âI truly donât know.â
âI know itâs late, I know weâre too late.â Jaehyunâs eyes opened, âI.. I still love you, and I always have.â His voice becomes small as he continues, âFor New Yearâs I asked for you.â
You stood still, âI⌠Jaehyun..â
âPlease, give me a second chance. As friends.â
âO-Okay,â You mumble.Â
âI see, you finally talked,â Johnny grinned at you, lying down next to you on the bed. âWhoâs going to do the honours of breaking up with who?â
âJohnny,â You held his bicep, âIâm not.. We figured to stay as friends. Are the kids asleep?â
âEager, are we? Your dress isnât even off yet,â Johnny smirked. âAs friends, huh?â You slipped the covers off you and stood up, Johnnyâs hands roaming around your bare back and holding the zipper.Â
âI donât know how many times Iâve told you to shut up tonight.â
âWell, itâll be the other way round.â
âEnlighten me.â You said, âWeâre friends, I guess. I donât need anything more.â Possibly that sentence could be buried in your pit of lies. âItâs too late, even if I still missed him. Heâs living better. I guess I had issues with him wanting to live his own life.â
Johnny stops. âY/N..â
âContinue, please,â You whisper, his lips planting a kiss on your shoulder. âI.. I donât love him anymore and Iâm serious this time after talking to him.â You turn around and fiddle with Johnnyâs tie.
âJust tell me when to stop, okay?â
âI need you, Youngho,â You weakly spoke, âPlease.â There was almost a wave of sadness within you. Jaehyunâs words had struck you completely.
âLove, are you okay?â Johnny asked, as you slipped your dress off. You nodded and gave him a smile, suddenly feeling confident.
âBetter than ever, Seo.â
Johnny nodded. âIâll support you in whatever decision you make, like I said.â
You rolled your eyes. âI know, I know. Now let me get rid of your clothes.â
Jaehyunâs words appeared in your head. He wished for you, he wished for you two to remain as friends. Thereâs still the thought in your head: wanting him or not. You felt positive that you didnât need him anymore.Â
Yet somehow, you think you should have wished for him to be yours soon again, too.