LOVE IS GONE - is this an end for us? (junkyu x reader)

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“Seriously oppa , you don’t have to pay.” You argued uselessly as the cashier already had hyunsuk's card in their hand.

hyunsuk shook his head, “No, last time you paid and you paid for us. This time, we pay.”

“Don’t try to argue when jihoon and jaehyuk try to pay for your next meals.” doyoung piped up as he stood near the doors with the rest of the group.

You rolled your eyes playfully. You really could care less who paid but you also felt you were a big girl and could pay for your own meals. But of course, with a group of friends as kind and caring as them, they were going to make sure you didn’t throw your money into the wind when you didn’t have to.

“Excuse us.” A young female voice hesitantly asked as you all start the leave.

Junkyu, out of instinct, stepped in front of you and used his body as a shield to protect you from unwanted gazes or worse, camera lenses.

You, not noticing the deeper meaning of the gesture, peaked your head around his torso to see what was happening.

“Can we get a picture with you?” The other female asked, giggling nervously.

Not wanting to disappoint their fans, they agreed and the girls let out hushed shrieks. One handed the cashier her phone before they came to stand with the members. The taller of the girls spotted you behind junkyu and gave you a look up and down before raising her eyebrows slightly, as if to say 'really? you?’

You backed away a couple steps and did your best to stay out of view but somehow you were still spotted by the camera. To which the cashier smiled polite but apologetic.

Understanding the message, you opened the door to step outside and wait for the boys. But you apparently were moving too slow.

The girl who eyed you up and down gave you a little shove which caused you to trip and fall onto the pavement. Your hands burned slightly against the cool concrete and your knees slammed pretty hard into the ground.

“minnieyah” junkyu exclaimed and quickly helped you up. His hands wrapped securely around your arm and he made sure you were steady on your feet before letting you go. Even lingered for a few seconds after.

“I’m sorry.” The girl said, “I was trying to make sure you didn’t trip over the door stop.” She smiled but there was something unsettling about the way she smiled. Like it was a mask that hid a sinister reason.

All you could do was stare because you were so sure she was lying through her teeth but you couldn’t say anything about it. The simple notion that she could’ve done it out of malice stunned you into silence.

Jihoon then said something with a smile that the brought the attention to him and away from you. It made you question whether or not you even saw the mask. If the mask you saw was even real.

“Are you okay?” junkyu asked lowly so only you could hear. He tried his hardest to keep his concern for you from showing too much.

Breaking out of your shock, you turned and caught a glimpse of concern in his eyes.

“Yeah, yeah. I’m okay.” You told him while wiping off the dirt from your hands.

Junkyu nodded, “Wait here, we’ll be right out.” He said before walking back into the restaurant. He glanced back at you but you had already trained your eyes on the ground and worry began etching its way onto his forehead.