sae-byeok imagines.

book store || imagines ||

short version

You visit your favorite book store to escape reality read some new books. As you're sitting in your usual spot, you can't help but notice a girl looking at you. [continue on your own]

< tw: possible internalized homophobia >

long version

It's Sunday. Every Sunday, the book store that you always go to has a 'buy one get two free' sale. Though you rarely buy any books there, you still go every Sunday just in case.

"Be back soon (insert pet name)!" you say to your pet as you leave the house. The library opens at 10 but you like getting their early so you can sit at your usual spot.

{15 minutes later}

You park your car and start heading into the bookstore. Dolores, the owner, knows you and loves you. "Hey y/n!" She says smiling, as alway. You grin back, "Hey Dolores, Sunday funday."

"I got some books that came in yesterday that I think you'll like," she walks over to the shelf that says 'new books'. You follow along looking at the many new books placed on the shelf, "Wow," you say, "There's so many to choose from!"

"Here, this one's a good one." She hands you a book that seems to be a fantasy love story, "Thanks D!" You say as you start heading to your spot. You sit down and start reading what the book is about.

As your reading, more people enter the book store and soon, many comes in. Sunday is usually busiest for the deal. You mind your business by reading the book you have.

"Coffee?" Dolores says as she walks up to you holding the cup. You smile, "Thanks!" You take a sip as Dolores looks around,"There's many cute boys here," she says nudging you.

Your smile fades, "Yeah." You ignore whatever else she says and continue reading. 'Boys. Boyfriend. Husband.' It's all you hear.

{3 minutes later}

You write in your notebook about the book you're reading when suddenly a girl sits close to you. You look up as she is sitting looking at you. You look back at your notebook quickly hoping she didn't notice that.

'Gosh, what if she thinks I'm weird?' You start to think to yourself. You look back up slowly and she is reading her book. She looks so pretty and still. She has beautiful dark eyes, with short black hair that flows a little bit below her ear.

You take a breath and stand up to look around at the other books. The Notebook, Pride & Prejudice, the same love books. You continue looking and see a pretty cover so you pick it up.

"I love that book," a voice says beside you. You turn quickly to seeing the same girl whom was sitting next to you earlier. "Sorry, I'm Kang Sae-Byeok." You look at her and can't look away.

"Uh," you struggle to speak, "I'm, uh, y/n." She looks at you then brings her hand out, "Nice to meet you." You look at her then her hand, you quickly shake it. "Ditto," you chuckle lightly.

There was a small silence, "So, you say this book is good?" Holding the book up she nods, "Yeah. It's a good romance story." You nod slowly and check the price, "I can't really afford it but I'll probably come in next week to read it." You slowly walk back to your seat as Sae-Byeok stays in that genre area.

{5 minutes later}

As you scroll through Instagram, you suddenly get interrupted by a book in front of you, "Here." You look up to see Sae-Byeok handing you the book she showed you earlier.

"W- What? I'm confused," you say holding it. "I got it for you, I know you'll like it," she puts her hands in her pockets. You look at the book then back at her, "Thank you so much! I'll, I'll pay you back."

She shakes her head, "No need for that. I was wondering if you would like to go grab some food?" You blush softly, "I would love that." She smirks and helps you pack up.

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a/n: ok this was prob my favorite one I've made so far. I'm an absolute book nerd so this is for the people who like reading!! also, thank u thank u for 80+ reads.