Behind the Mask - Hyunjin x reader

The train slowed as it pulled into the station, and my heart raced with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had been staring out the window for the past twenty minutes, watching the city come into view. It was certainly bigger than I expected. 

Yes, I know what you're gonna say. My best friend went to another town for college for over 2 year and I never visited him? Honestly I know, I suck, but he always ended up being homesick and coming back himself to town, so I never actually got to visit him. 

And now here I was, moving into the same city. 

I stood up, grabbed my suitcase, and made my way off the train, the cool air hitting my face as I stepped onto the platform. Wow, Felix didn't lie when he told me to pack warm clothes. 

I scanned the bustling station, searching for a familiar face.

And there he was, grinning from ear to ear, waving at me like an excited puppy.

- Y/n! Felix shouted, jumping up and down to get my attention, though I could already spot him from a mile away with those blonde hair strands of his. I rushed over to him.

- Lix! I called back, and as soon as I was close enough, he pulled me in a tight hug, squeezing the air out of me.

- I can't believe you're actually here! he exclaimed, pulling back just enough to look at me, grinning excitedly.

He took my suitcase for me like the gentleman he is, and nodded toward the exit.

- Come on, let's get out of here. I've got the perfect place to take you before we head to campus.

- You promised me bubble tea, I reminded him with a smile.

- And that is where I shall take you. 

I grinned, as he offered me his arm to grab, and we happily headed towards the exit, giggling like two kids. The bobba place was rather close to the station, so in no time, we were sat in an aesthetic, cute little coffee, with our drinks in front of us. 

- So, Felix began as he took a sip of his taro milk tea. Are you excited? The guys are super pumped to meet you.

I hesitated for a moment, shifting in my seat.

- Excited? I mean, sure, I said, half-joking. But also nervous. What if they don't like me?

Felix laughed and shook his head.

- Who wouldn't love you? Besides, you're replacing Jeongin, so you're helping us out, and they're grateful for that.

I frowned.

- Right, Jeongin. How's he doing, by the way?

Felix shifted uncomfortably in his seat, avoiding my gaze.

- Hem, he's... fine, he said, looking away. He's not coming back now, though, which is why we need someone like you to step in for now.

I felt my stomach twist a little at Felix's tone. Something about the way he said "fine" didn't sit right with me, but I decided not to push it. After all, I barely knew Jeongin, and if Felix didn't want to talk about it, I should respect that. 

- Well, I'll do my best, I said, trying to reassure him. I know how important the crew is to you. 

We spent the following hour catching up, while slurping on our bubble tea -Felix did not lie indeed, this place was delicious- and it felt so good to finally have my favorite person back. I couldn't believe I would now be able to see him everyday, just like back in the days. 

Felix checked the time on his phone and decided it would be time to take me home. Unfortunately, he was already sharing a flat with a friend, one of his dance buddy called Chan, or something like that, so I had to find my own place. Thankfully, I was able to rapidly find myself a flat right next to campus. I had seen this post online from this one girl named Chaewon, looking for a roommate. She was my age, and also studying at the same uni, so that fit perfectly.