~Hidden Romance~ (Seo Changbin x Reader)

~Chapter 3~

The elevator ride was quick and soon I was at the café. "Hi Camille!" The tan girl spun to face me. "Hi! The usual?" I shook my head. "I'm grabbing drinks for the boys as well. Can I get..." I looked at the menu for the first time. My eyes scanned row after row, searching for something to get for everyone.

"How about some milkshakes? Quick and easy, and everyone loves milkshakes." Camille pointed the last row where the word 'Milkshakes' was written in bold letters. "Sounds good. Ill have 2 strawberry, 3 vanilla, 1 blue heaven, 2 chocolate and a mint please." Camille rushed to grab a pen and write it down before she sped off to start making the drinks.

"So, what's the occasion?" I looked up from my phone, a confused expression on my face. "What do you mean?" She momentarily stopped what she was doing to look at me. "Well, you're getting drinks for your group, are you celebrating something?" I smiled awkwardly. "Not exactly. I just want to make a good impression. And besides, they did such good work today so I'm making them dinner. I just thought id grab drinks for them seeing as it's a nice thing to do."

She smiled before resuming the drinks. "Of course, you're really nice I doubt the impression you've made is bad." A small giggle escaped my mouth. We spoke for a bit more before the drinks were done. "What time do you get off work today?" Camille checked her watch. "Now actually. Why?" I looked at the ground sheepishly. "I was wondering if you wanted to help me finish setting up my apartment? I've got a couple hours until the boys will come over and I need to buy some food and cook." She handed me the tray of drinks. "Of course! That sounds like a great way to spend my afternoon." She undid her apron and hung it on a rack near the staff door.

"How about I meet you at your apartment in half an hour? Gives me time to have a shower and all that." I nodded and pulled a notepad out of my bag. "Can I borrow a pen?" She tossed a blue pen at me gently. I scribbled down my address and phone number. "Here's my address, it's the next building over from here. And my number so we can keep in contact better!" I handed her the note and picked up the tray of drinks. "Thanks a lot Y/N! Ill see you later!" She waved goodbye and entered the staff room.

I balanced the drinks on my arms and headed outside. The building wasn't to far away. I made it to the elevators just as one arrived. Spilling out of it was a large group of female trainees, rushing to get to the canteen for setup duty. I entered the now empty elevator and pressed my floor number, feeling the butterflies in my stomach at the rise and fall of elevator. Stepping out onto the dark carpet, I slowly stepped down the hall, careful not to spill the drinks.

I got to my apartment, struggling to take my keys out of my bag whilst not spilling the drinks. A hand lightly tapped my shoulder causing me to jump slightly. I spun only to see Changbin looking down at me with a playful gaze. "Need help?" He grabbed the trays from my arms and I hunched slightly out of exhaustion. "Thanks Binnie." I smiled and turned, not failing to miss the blush crawling up his face.

"N-no problem." His stuttered response caused me to laugh. It was cut short however as he lifted a hand to the back of his neck, forgetting he was holding the drinks. I just managed to catch the tray before the drinks spilled, looking up at Changbin with a slightly mad expression. "I'm so sorry Y/N!" He knelt down and grabbed the tray from my hands. "Here, grab my arm." He shifted the tray in his arms and held out his elbow.

The white shirt he was wearing ended above his elbow, showing off his ripped muscles and tan skin. Tiny freckles littered his skin as he leant down a little for me to grab on. My paler hand grasped his forearm, feeling how real his muscles were as he pulled me up. "Thankyou good sir." I giggled and did a small curtsey. "Your welcome madam." Changbin bent down slightly and stepped back, allowing me to get to the door.

I grabbed my keys and unlocked the door, holding it open for CHangbin to get through. He made his way to the kitchen and placed the trays on the bench before looking around the kitchen. "You haven't finished unpacking?" He gestured to the half built bookshelf laying across my dining table. "No. Me and my friend worked for hours, but we got a bit distracted at times." My hand scratched the back of my neck sheepishly. He laughed, a melody to my ears. "Yeah, we heard."