telepath; 이동혁
004: the perfect pair
wc: 2,943
haechan was known for his charm and flirty nature. he reveled in the thrill of the chase, the excitement of flirting and pushing boundaries to see just how far he could go. he was a master of lighthearted banter and the art of seduction, but his biggest flaw, perhaps, was his fear of commitment.
he was allergic to it, like a cat to water, and responsibility was something he often avoided. when things got too serious, he had a tendency to distance himself, casting blame on others and brushing off any consequences. that was the pattern he had fallen into before, and unfortunately, you had become ensnared in it as well.
the first few weeks back at school had been a whirlwind of emotions, but the initial tension had subsided, and you had managed to create a comfortable, if somewhat lukewarm, distance between yourself and haechan. avoiding him had become a skill you had honed to perfection, maintaining the boundaries you had set, even if it meant missing out on some of the more fun and spontaneous moments with your group of friends.
however, that fragile balance was shattered when the day came for the intro to system design class. the professor, perhaps inadvertently, managed to upend your carefully orchestrated avoidance strategy by assigning pairs for a group project. to your dismay, you found yourself selected as haechan's partner.
the moment you heard your names paired together, your heart sank. it was as if the universe had conspired to push you right back where you had tried so hard to escape. you couldn't help but wonder if it was just a cruel twist of fate.
as you made your way to haechan's side, you couldn't ignore the sense of impending turbulence. the project, which was meant to be a team effort, suddenly felt like a ticking time bomb, and you were trapped in the middle of it. you knew that working closely with haechan would test your boundaries and potentially unravel the delicate balance you had managed to establish. however, as the days went by, you realized that things weren't as awkward or tense as you had expected them to be. It was almost as if everything that had transpired that day had been a product of your imagination and loneliness.
you found yourself sitting next to haechan during that class most of the time, and to your surprise, the fights and confrontations that had marked your past encounters had ceased. instead, you discovered a side of haechan that was surprisingly easygoing and even humorous.
you were slowly, but steadily, getting to know him better, and it was hard to deny that you were becoming friends. yet, beneath the surface, those lingering feelings for him never really went away.
as you learned more about him, you couldn't help but fall just a bit more for haechan. it was as if the more you got to know him, the deeper you were drawn into the enigmatic allure of his personality. the lines between friendship and something more became increasingly blurred, and you couldn't help but acknowledge that your emotions for him had grown stronger, even though you tried to keep them in check.
in the midst of a particularly tedious lecture, you found your eyelids growing heavy. the professor's voice seemed to blend into a monotonous tone, and the dimly lit classroom only added to the soothing embrace of sleep.
your head gently sank lower, and you struggled to keep your eyes open. haechan, who was seated next to you, had been observing your struggle with sleep.
as your eyes fluttered shut, you found yourself drifting into a light slumber. the classroom noises melted away, and you entered the realm of dreams. unbeknownst to you, haechan's gaze lingered on your peaceful expression.
moments later, the soft sound of the professor's voice calling your name woke you from your brief nap. your eyes snapped open, and to your surprise, you found yourself making eye contact with haechan. his gaze held a mixture of amusement and curiosity, and your cheeks flushed with embarrassment at having been caught napping in class.
the moment hung in the air, and for a brief instant, it was just the two of you locked in a silent, unspoken connection.
as the lecture continued, haechan seemed to sense your unease after the brief eye contact. he leaned closer to you and whispered something, a sly remark about the professor's penchant for monotone lectures. it was a small, humorous comment, but it managed to catch you off guard and make you laugh, a genuine and warm laugh that bubbled up from deep within.
haechan's smile in response was a sight to behold. it was a bright, genuine grin that transformed his face, and for the first time, you found your heart actually fluttering at the sight of it.
there was a charm and charisma to his smile that you couldn't deny, and it had a way of dispelling the lingering tension in the room.
the two of you shared a moment of lightheartedness, a connection that transcended the complex emotions that had defined your relationship. it was a simple exchange, a shared laugh, but it left an indelible mark in your heart.
after the class you couldn't help but feel a growing attraction to him. it was something you couldn't easily dismiss, and it weighed on your mind.
you decided to confide in renjun.
one evening, when you found yourselves alone, you took a deep breath and finally opened up to him.
renjun, i need to tell you something—you began, your voice tinged with uncertainty.
— i think i like haechan.
renjun, who had always been a pillar of support, listened carefully. he furrowed his brow, clearly deep in thought, and then sighed.
—look, i get it. haechan can be charming, but don't let yourself get too caught up in this. it might just be confusion, or maybe even a fleeting attraction. we've all been there, besides, don't you hate him?
you were taken aback by renjun's response. you had expected understanding and maybe even some advice, but his dismissive attitude left you feeling deflated. you wanted to explain your feelings further, but renjun's words seemed to imply that your emotions were unwarranted or that they didn't matter.
he continued—and remember, we're all friends here. don't let this ruin the group dynamic. haechan can be... complicated, and you don't want things to get messy.
you nodded, even though his words left a bitter taste in your mouth. you knew renjun was trying to protect the harmony of the group, but your feelings for haechan were real, and his advice felt like a cold bucket of water on them.
in the days that followed your conversation with renjun, you made a conscious effort to suppress your feelings for haechan. you tried to convince yourself that what you wanted was simple—a kiss. a single, fleeting moment of closeness and connection, without allowing deeper emotions to come into play.
you reasoned that a kiss was just a physical gesture, an expression of desire, and that it didn't have to complicate the dynamics of your friendship with the group. it was a way to explore your attraction without diving headlong into the deep waters of emotional attachment.
but the more you tried to convince yourself of this, the harder it became. each time you saw haechan, a wave of longing washed over you, and it became increasingly challenging to keep your emotions in check. the connection between you two continued to deepen, and the moments of laughter and shared jokes only fueled your desire for more.
you found yourself stealing glances at haechan when you thought no one was looking, and your thoughts were increasingly consumed by fantasies of that elusive kiss. the chemistry between you two was undeniable, and it seemed like a matter of time before you would give in to your desires.
i think i like you—you blurted out as you walked side by side with him across the sun-drenched campus. the warmth of the sun seemed more intense than you had realized, and you used your hand to shield your face from its rays. in that moment, you hadn't thought things through thoroughly, and the words spilled out before you could stop them.
you think?— was the only response he gave after a few moments of silence, and he said it with an air of casual indifference, as if he didn't care one way or the other.
though you wanted to express more, you found yourself grappling with a mix of emotions. were you trying to tell him that you liked him, or that you were dying to kissing him? it was a confusing whirlwind of feelings, and all that escaped your lips was a simple,
—yeah.
in return, all that came from his mouth was another uncomplicated statement
—well, think about it.
the day after your unexpected confession to haechan, you were filled with a anxiety. you couldn't help but replay the previous day's conversation in your mind, questioning whether you had been too forward or if you had misinterpreted his response. the weight of it all became too much, and as the morning sun filtered through your curtains, you made the decision to skip school.
that day, you immersed yourself in introspection, trying to make sense of your emotions and the potential implications of your confession. the hours passed in a haze of contemplation, but you couldn't shake the uneasiness that lingered in your heart.
meanwhile, at campus, haechan noticed your absence and felt a sense of unease himself. he decided to confide in renjun, sharing the events of the previous day.
—you know, y/n told me she likes me—he said, his voice tinged with a sense of bewilderment—it was so unexpected, and it caught me off guard.
renjun, on the other hand, didn't seem very interested in the situation. he sighed, leaning against the table,
—haechan, you know how complicated these things can get. just let it go, you already know how lovesick she is, it'll pass.
haechan, while shocked and somewhat weirded out by the confession, found himself torn. he had always been a master of flirtation and charm, but the prospect of something more serious was a path he wasn't ready to tread.
as the day passed, you couldn't help but wonder how haechan was processing your confession.
after your unexpected confession and the following day's absence from school, you returned to your regular routine, trying to blend in as though nothing had happened. the rest of the group, including renjun, seemed content to ignore the fact that your confession ever took place, and they went about their usual activities. it was as if a collective decision had been made to preserve the harmony of the group.
as time passed, you couldn't help but feel a noticeable shift in the dynamic between you and haechan. while the group maintained the façade of normalcy, it was evident that a fracture had formed between you and haechan. an undercurrent of complexity that refused to fade.
renjun, as you had expected, avoided getting involved in any romantic entanglements within the group. his disinterest in the matter was palpable, and he was determined to keep the group's dynamics intact. chenle, on the other hand, remained blissfully oblivious to the entire situation, unaware of your confession and the changes it had triggered.
over time, both you and haechan made an effort to rebuild the friendship that had been strained by your confession. slowly, you started to find your footing once again, it was as if the unspoken pact to ignore your feelings allowed the two of you to reclaim the connection that had always been a significant part of your friendship.
the tension that had hung between you had lessened, and it seemed that the fractures were healing, albeit gradually.
the evening was lit by the soft glow of the string lights hung around the cozy dorm room. the atmosphere was relaxed, and the faint scent of pizza wafted through the air. you, haechan, and your two other friends had decided to indulge in some much-needed drinking at your friend's dorm, tucked away on the other side of campus.
as the evening progressed, you and haechan found yourselves becoming progressively tipsy. the drinks had loosened your inhibitions, and you couldn't help but engage in playful banter and laughter with your friends. the more you sipped your drinks, the more the world outside seemed to fade away.
haechan, whose usual charm had been amplified by the alcohol, was the life of the party, cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. his laughter was infectious, and you couldn't help but join in, even though a part of you couldn't help but wonder if the alcohol was revealing something deeper in your feelings for him.
as the night wore on and the effects of the alcohol continued to take hold, you found yourself feeling increasingly comfortable and relaxed in haechan's presence. the tipsy warmth had dulled your inhibitions, and a sense of affection had welled up within you.
in a moment of impulse, you shifted closer to haechan and rested your head on his shoulder. his presence, familiar and comforting, seemed like the perfect place to lean on as you basked in the tipsy euphoria of the night. the room's laughter and chatter carried on around you, but in that moment, it was as if the world had narrowed down to just the two of you.
haechan, who had been engaged in a lively conversation, looked down at you in surprise but with a gentle smile. his arm instinctively wrapped around your shoulders, drawing you closer to him.
you found yourself feeling content, your eyes half-lidded as you reveled in the closeness of the moment. the playful banter and laughter continued around you, but for now, you were lost in the comfort of resting your head on haechan's shoulder, finding solace in his presence as the night went on.
with your head resting on his shoulder, he subtly shifted in his seat, allowing his hand to gently rest on your thigh. the touch was tender, a silent gesture of affection and intimacy that seemed to be in tune with the tipsy warmth of the evening.
your heart quickened as you felt his hand on your thigh, the contact sending a rush of sensation through your body. the room's lively conversation continued around you, but in that moment, it was as if the two of you were sharing an unspoken connection that transcended the boundaries of friendship.
you couldn't help but meet his gaze, and in the soft, dimly lit room, it was a moment of unspoken desire, a shared secret.
as the night continued, haechan's announcement that the two of you would be leaving together came by unnoticed. they nodded in understanding, offering their goodbyes and well-wishes as they continued to enjoy the evening. with the final rounds of laughter and chatter, you and haechan eventually made your way to the door.
the campus at this hour was calm and dimly lit, the night air cool and refreshing. it was a tranquil contrast to the lively dorm room you had just left. walking side by side, you and haechan made your way toward the exit, the atmosphere filled with a sense of anticipation.
as you strolled through the serene campus, you couldn't help but enjoy the closeness that had developed between you and haechan throughout the evening. however, instead of heading directly to your respective dorms, you both decided to make an impromptu stop at a nearby convenience store.
you and haechan wandered through the aisles, playfully bickering over which snacks to choose.
as the two of you lingered by a wall, the drinks and snacks long forgotten, you found yourself in a tranquil and intimate moment. your head was resting on haechan's shoulder, and his presence had a calming effect that was unlike anything you had experienced before.
however, the atmosphere began to change as haechan gently moved you to stand in front of him. his hands settled on your waist, sending a shiver of anticipation down your spine. your eyes met his, and the room seemed to fall away, leaving just the two of you in your own private world.
in that electrifying moment, as haechan's lips met yours, the world seemed to vanish around you. the kiss was a symphony of sensations, a gentle exploration of shared desire and affection.
his lips were soft and warm, fitting perfectly against yours, and they moved with a tender, deliberate rhythm. it was a kiss filled with a quiet intensity, a merging of two souls drawn together by the magnetic force of their unspoken connection.
the taste of the evening's drinks lingered on your lips, adding a hint of sweetness to the moment. haechan's hands, which had been resting on your waist, slid slightly, pulling you closer as if he couldn't get enough of the closeness. the air became charged with an electric tension. the connection that had always simmered between you two had come to the forefront, and it was impossible to resist the pull any longer.
the world seemed to stand still in that instant, and you couldn't help but melt into the kiss, the chemistry between you and haechan sparking to life. it was a tender and unforgettable moment, and as you broke away, your hearts were left racing, and it was clear that the boundaries that had once defined your relationship had shifted once again, leaving the two of you in a newfound realm of complexity and intimacy.
taglist yayy: @sunflowerhae @sundamariis @yesohhsehun @hcheach @lhcread @j7ngwoovs if i forgot anyone pls send me an ask !!!<3<3<3<3
a/n: they finally kissed:) haha, enjoy this few chapters, because it only gets worse from here. let's not forget haechan's a gemini lmaoooo
anyway, this chapter brought back some bittersweet memories...
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