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READ YOUR MIND - PROLOGUE: Cafe Ghosting
wc: 1295
warnings: heartbroken taehyun, kind of fast paced, friendship fall-out
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“So, I’m kind of thinking of growing out my hair then bleaching it blonde when I’m a little older.” Hiyyih hummed, staring at a few strands of her brown hair in her hands.
“Hm, like golden?” Y/N replied, setting down a can of sprite from her lips and squinting her eyes at the younger female��visualizing what she would look like with different hairstyles.
“I’m thinking platinum?” Hiyyih questioned, before both girls’ heads turned to the older Huening who sat next to them gulping down a bottle of grape soda.
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READ YOUR MIND - PROLOGUE: Cafe Ghosting
wc: 1295
warnings: heartbroken taehyun, kind of fast paced, friendship fall-out
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“So, I’m kind of thinking of growing out my hair then bleaching it blonde when I’m a little older.” Hiyyih hummed, staring at a few strands of her brown hair in her hands.
“Hm, like golden?” Y/N replied, setting down a can of sprite from her lips and squinting her eyes at the younger female—visualizing what she would look like with different hairstyles.
“I’m thinking platinum?” Hiyyih questioned, before both girls’ heads turned to the older Huening who sat next to them gulping down a bottle of grape soda.
“I don’t even want to think about it.” Kai mumbled as he set down his bottle. “I will never bleach my hair. I’d look bad.”
“Oh, you will one day. It would look pretty on you.” Y/N cooed, pinching his cheeks which he batted away with a chuckle.
This was her daily routine ever since the Huenings moved to their village, at the vacant apartment right next to hers. With her trusty shy friend Kai, who she discovered was the same age as she was, and his younger sister Hiyyih—sometimes with their older sister Lea—she was all set in her little freshman world. Everyday consisted of bets, laughter and fun—she couldn’t ask for anything better.
Y/N giggled as both Hiyyih and Kai started a little argument about how they don’t look too identical (the girl believed she can buy Kai a wig to pretend he was Hiyyih in class) when the boy groaned and threw his head back.
“It’s so hot.” The boy whined. “The fan isn’t doing anything anymore.”
“Open a window.” Hiyyih shrugged, glancing back at the closed window.
The boy promptly stood up, truding over the couch and opening a window before turning to their friend with a smile.
“Remember when you lost a bet to me?”
“I did?” Y/N raised an eyebrow as the boy chuckled maniacally.
“Yeah, you bet me yesterday that I wouldn’t be able to let Soobin-hyung get me off the hook for junior basketball practice to go get shakes with you.” He mumbled proudly, making the girl grumble.
Soobin was training the new members basketball team as he was lined up to become the next basketball co-captain. He has a fond preference for Hueningkai—which gives him special privileges to slack off every once in a while. Of course, Y/N bet that he wouldn’t be able to slack off so near regionals. She was wrong.
“What do you want?” Y/N mumbled, making Hiyyih giggle and raise her hands.
“A milkshake!”
“Actually, can you go get me coffee from that nearby café?” Kai grinned. “I’m trying something new.”
“You seem to forget that I’m have no money.” Y/N whined, which made the boy shrug.
“A deal is a deal.”
And so, she was off, trudging into the nearby café. Ghosting, it was called. Newly established and had that addicting caffeine smell. Maybe she could try something new too.
As she stood a few feet away from the register, perusing over what kind of coffee options she could buy for both her and Kai (who knew there were so many variations of coffee?), her eyes fell on a boy sitting at a nearby table with red-rimmed glassy eyes and a poker face. He wasn’t really drinking anything, though there was an empty glass at the seat in front of him telling her someone sat there before.
Pursing her lips, Y/N checked her wallet and pulled out last week’s allowance, before stepping up to the register and chatting with the barista. The barista shared that the boy had been sitting there alone for about an hour now. A nasty break-up, she said. So, Y/N ordered Hiyyih’s milkshake and three caramel makyatoes as the barista recommended. She gathered all drinks in a plastic bag, holding one separately as she walked over and placed it in front of the emotionless boy.
“I heard it was a break up.” Y/N muttered softly, tilting her head. “It’ll be okay.”
“Have you had one?” The boy replied, making the girl purse her lips in thought.
“Well… no… I’ve never had a boyfriend.” Y/N crossed her arms. “Wait, no, maybe I had one in kindergarten but I kind of kicked him when he kissed me in recess.”
There was no resonating laughter at that joke, making the girl pout.
“I know it hurts, because you’re crying, but really—”
“She said I’m a loser nerd.” The boy frowned, rubbing his eyes. “I don’t take care of myself and I’m boring—that I keep talking about weird stuff. That I don’t look handsome.”
“That’s mean.” Y/N raised her eyebrows, taking a seat in front of the boy. “She shouldn’t have.”
“She has another boyfriend now, the captain of the basketball team. He’s a senior.”
“Oh, Jeongmin?” Y/N curled her lips in disgust. “He sucks. He makes fun of my friend just because he’s taller than him.”
The boy didn’t reply.
“Well, forget about her and Jeongmin.” Y/N waved him off. “Look at this as a clean slate. So what if you’re a nerd, I don’t think you’re a loser or boring! And who is she to tell you you’re not handsome?”
“I have stick arms.”
“Then get some muscle, learn a sport. It’s achievable.” Y/N ranted. “Being smart isn’t. That’s an advantage over Jeongmin that you have. Plus, you’re attractive, believe me.”
The boy’s lips twitched slightly.
“Get some friends, a girlfriend who isn’t superficial. Be the better version of who you are now. Show her the best you that you can be and what she gave up for that poopface.” Y/N listed down on her hands. “Oh, and there’s always someone that will support you!”
“Who?”
“Me, and that’s a promise.” Y/N grinned, holding out her pinky. “I never break my promises.”
“Okay.” The boy chuckled softly, hesitating slightly before wrapping his pinky around hers. “Fine, but I think I’ll back off on romance now. This sucks.”
“Baby steps.” Y/N smiled. “What’s your name? I don’t think I’ve seen you around.”
“Oh, my name is Taehyun. I—”
Ring. Ring.
Y/N smiled sheepishly, picking up her phone with a grumble.
“What do you want?”
“What’s taking so long? Where’s my cold coffee?”
“Shut up, I’m dealing with a crisis. It’s here in tact—” Y/N rolled her eyes, holding up the plastic bag holding their coffee cups and gasped at the almost melted ice. “Oh no, it’s melting. I’m coming back now!”
Taehyun tilted his head in confusion as the girl shoved her phone back in her pocket and grinned at the boy.
“You’ll get through it, believe me.” Y/N smiled, zooming away before the boy could even process what happened.
The boy only sighed, turning over to the glass windows and watching her turn a corner and disappear into an alleyway. His eyes fell onto his reflection on the windows.
Show her the best you that you can be and what she gave up for that with that poopface.
Then, his eyes fell on the boxing gym located in front of the café.
All that happened 6 years ago. They’re in college now.
Taehyun became taller, a little bulkier. The loser nerd became the attractive, aloof genius of the school.
Kai grew up and out of his shell, mixed in with the popular crowd (and bleached his hair). He fell out of his friendship with Y/N—never talking to her again once he got too busy with his own activities. He found his own group of friends—and a new best friend in Taehyun.
Y/N remained as she was. A homebody, sticking close to Hiyyih and her newfound friends while silently supporting that crying boy she saw in the café.
Even if he did steal her best friend.
Even if he didn’t seem to remember her, or what she said, or even glance at her.
She never breaks her promises, after all.
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As Long As I Have You
EPILOGUE
Y/N giggled, bidding goodbye to her friends as Beomgyu pulled her away towards the beach. A few tables away from the group of friends was the former king and queen, seated with the Choi family. The former queen smiled fondly as she saw a bright smile on her daughter’s face as Beomgyu leaned down, placing a chaste peck on her lips before dragging her farther.
“You guys make me want to barf out everthing I ate this week!” Taehyun screamed out, rolling his eyes as Y/N only laughed.
“I can’t say I’m happy with what happened to get you back, but…” Beomgyu shrugged, brushing a lock of stray hair behind her ear. “I’m glad you came back, too.”
“I can’t say I’m happy with what happened to get you back, but…” Beomgyu shrugged, brushing a lock of stray hair behind her ear. “I’m glad you came back, too.”
“I can’t say I’m happy with what happened to get you back, but…” Beomgyu shrugged, brushing a lock of stray hair behind her ear. “I’m glad you came back, too.”
“I can’t say I’m happy with what happened to get you back, but…” Beomgyu shrugged, brushing a lock of stray hair behind her ear. “I’m glad you came back, too.”
“I can’t say I’m happy with what happened to get you back, but…” Beomgyu shrugged, brushing a lock of stray hair behind her ear. “I’m glad you came back, too.”
“This is it. This is what I’ve always wanted.” Y/N sighed in satisfaction, planting her chin on his chest as he looked up. “Me and you back home. With my family and your family—with our friends. Safe and sound. Happy.”
“Not yet.” Beomgyu hummed, placing a soft kiss on her forehead with a smile. “Not just yet.”
“What do you mean?”
Beomgyu softly pulled away, hands brushing her hair once more as he hummed.
“Well, what I mean is…” Beomgyu started. “Well, we’re young and barely out of college.”
“I know,” Y/N shrugged. “but we’ve got everything down right now, right? We’re doing good.”
“Yeah, but I’m not satisfied.” Beomgyu shrugged. “I want to spend the rest of my life, with you.”
A smile slowly grows on Y/N’s face.
“Yeah?”
“I know we’re a little young.” Beomgyu shrugged. “I get that, but… I want to marry you. Not right now, but… I want to you to know already. I want the world to know. So…”
Y/N’s breath hitched as he reached into his pocket, pulling out a red velvet box.
“My mom freaked out when I asked her for this.” Beomgyu laughed softly, turning the box over in his hands.
He smiled at the queen once more before kneeling on the sand, opening the box. Behind them, they could hear soft gasps—and a couple of loud screeches from Kai and Yeonjun.
“Queen Y/N of Arcadium, you and I have been through a lot. Way more than any typical best friends should, but I wouldn’t exchange that for anything.” Beomgyu said. “I know we’re awfully young, and you’ve got a heavy plate to carry right now. I’m hoping that you’d, at least, let me help you. Let me stand with you, like I always want to. Because I love you. And if you love me too, well…”
Y/N bit her lip, smiling.
“I was hoping you could say yes to getting married. With me.” Beomgyu smiled hopefully, holding the ring up a little higher.
Y/N laughed softly, cupping his face and leaning down to plant a soft kiss on his lips.
“I’d tell you yes over and over again.”
As Long As I Have You
➺ You got here right on time, you were my breakthrough.
pairing: beomgyu x reader
genre: social media, royal! au, college!au romance, fluff, angst
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