Over The Years | YEONJUN X READER

2021. Pt. 2

I hate to admit that I expected a reaction. Instagram tells me that he had seen it, through his private accounts, of course. But there was nothing. For the hundredth time, Y!N, he doesn't like you!

I'm still bewildered how my tiny crush from elementary, the tiny crush on my childhood friend has persevered into this- mess. 6 years, wow.

Perhaps this is a good opportunity to move on. Yes, it may be. I'm not trying to use Sejun, or anyone like that though, he's a good friend. It's healthy to meet new people or reconnect once in a while.

I carried on with my everyday tasks for the rest of the week, barely pushing through them. I felt burnt out, and decided to reward myself a break from the indoors, even if its just window-shopping or a walk.

However, before I could leave the house I received a call. It was, to my surprise, the recent IT boy and heartthrob HYBE idol.

"Hello?"

"Ah, hello Y/N!"

"Oh hyung, What's up?"
I called him 'hyung' instead of 'oppa' since we were kids and it has stuck ever since.

"Uhm, well... I have a break today. Do your wanna go out?"

"Out? Where?" I ask, genuinely perplexed. Where would I possibly be able to go outside casually with this guy without being followed by some cameras?

"Well, anywhere you'd like." He pauses for some seconds, or maybe even longer. "Maybe that corner store cafe you like?"

"Hyung, you're a celebrity now. I don't think we can go out like that."

"Then where do we go?" He asks.

"Huh? Uh... Just come to your house. I'll be there."

We met shortly after. He asked me about my well-being, If I needed help. He complained on how less I talk recently, and also about the 'hyung' agenda. I just said that it's been really busy, well it really has.

"No, hyung, if it weren't for my friend helping me out on a few tasks the other day I would've cancelled today's plans"

"A friend? Who?"

"Sejun. I posted him on my story the other day. After brunch we did a lot of work, I guess."

"Oh." He turned away. I couldn't really see his face for the rest of the conversation. Until I picked up a call, what perfect timing.

"Anyeong, Sejun. What's up?"

"Hey, Y/N! Mind if you join me for lunch tomorrow? At the Yonsei Library."

I look at the guy on my right.

"Well, sure! If it's not a bother to you, of course—"

He mouths to me the words "I have an off day tomorrow."

I showed him my palm, turning my back to him. It's okay if you regret it, Y/N.

"At what time, Oppa?"

At this, I can feel him turn away, maybe disappointed. What a kid.

**

"Hey! Hyung! I am gonna spend time with you. Lunch doesn't even take long. Besides, don't you have something scheduled during lunch hours?" I say as I chase after to negotiate with his self-proclaimed broken heart because I didn't make time for him.

"Well..." He stops dead in his tracks, in the middle of his rant.

"Man. And if you want me to call you 'Oppa' you better start acting more mature... than this" I shoot him judge mental eyes. Then quickly apologized (as he is older) and we share our laughter.

I'm sure I saw a pink tint on his cheeks.