The Favorite- Front Man x Reader- Squid Game

Part 32:

"Why are you acting weird? Wait, allow me to rephrase, why are you acting weirder than normal?"

He gave me a spiteful side eye and continued to ignore me. His mask was on the countertop and he snatched it along with a Diet Coke out of the mini fridge. It wasn't a can, and instead it was one of those old fashioned glass bottles. Very fancy, but u didn't know how he would be able to get that harsh top off with his bare hands.

However, he continues to surprise me and he magically got the cap off by gripping the top and turning. It was strangely attractive to me, and I found myself staring. He was in a black t-shirt that showed off his muscles and they bulged as his strong hand wrapped around the neck of the glass. His veins also popped slightly, which made my mouth go dry. He took a quick swig and went back to his room. That was weird. But hot.

As soon as I started turning around, he came bursting back into the room. I jumped slightly.

"I'm just going to tell you now. You need to meet my mom."

(Flashback, In-Ho's POV)

I woke up as usual with my phone alarm going off. It was a standard beeping sound that repeated until I got up and pressed it. I noticed that my mom had once again texted me because she was worried about me, and I felt a little bit guilty that I was making her feel that way. So, I texted her back.

(In-Ho is on the right and in italics. His mother is underlined and on the left.)
Mom

My son, where are you?

Are you okay?

Please text me back. Love
you -Mom.

In-Ho, please, I'm very worried

Hey mom. Sorry I haven't
been texting.

Oh, thank god

Where have you been?!

I've been at this new job.
and it's taken up a lot of
my time. I apologize for
worrying you.

I'm just glad you're okay, son,
and I'm very happy for you.
What is this new job?

          I'm a private investigator.
I just got done with.
something.

That's amazing, son! Anyone
special I should know about ;)

No, Ma.

Come on, son

You haven't ever brought a
woman home.

Will I never be a grandma? :,(

                                                There just hasn't been any
women right for me.

No

You're just too picky, son.
No woman will ever fit your
high standards.

Is there at least any female
coworker that I should hear about?

Or male, son, I don't judge :)

                                                                Female, mom.

I knew it! Who is she

                                                                        One. Y/N.
Beautiful name. Is she
American?

                                                                        Yes, Mom.

Ooh. Well since you just
finished doing whatever,
you're going to meet me
for dinner! Bring Y/N :)

(End of text conversation)

She finished the texts with an address to a restaurant. Oh my lord. I didn't even know if I could meet her today or not. Well, I'm sure Il-Nam would let me go, but I have to bring Y/N?! Who's to say she would even say yes? What if my mom thinks I like her romantically? Wellll- NO. Just no. Oh my god, what if she ends up liking her? Well, of course she'd like her, Y/N is- NO. Horrible. If. But, what if she wants me to date her? I have to stop worrying. I need to tell Y/N.

Original Publish Date: 5/12/23