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182. Lee Euiwoong Mafia AU

https://imagineproduce101.tumblr.com/

warning: one of the main character's parents dies, so if you struggle with the topic/feelings around grief/loss of a loved one, this may be a bit too much, since it does discuss those topics

· you sighed, looking over your milkshake at lee euiwoong, your semi-best friend and ex-boyfriend

· "you're really sticking with this?" you asked, eyes flickering to euiwoong's waistband where his gun was and back up to his face

· euiwoong sighed, taking another bite of his hamburger, "(y/n), you know I don't have a choice."

· ever since high school, you and euiwoong had been best friends

· the two of you had really liked each other, and even started dating, becoming one of your high school's 'golden couples'

· however, he'd gotten dragged into the 101 with his other friend, ahn hyeongseop, and you ended up breaking up with him, not wanting to get involved in the 101 stuff yourself

· it had been a hard decision, but you knew that you needed to protect and take care of yourself

· the two of you had a tradition of going to this diner for a meal every one in a while, and so there you sat, across from euiwoong

· you watched quietly as euiwoong continued to eat, alternating between his burger and fries

· "how's hyeongseop?" you asked, trying to make conversation

· euiwoong shrugged, "same old. he's been trying to stay safer lately, cuz he got shot on a trip a few months back."

· "you didn't get shot, right?" you asked sharply, glancing up at euiwoong's face. instantly, you narrowed your eyes, "lee euiwoong, tell me the truth, i know when you're lying."

· "yeah, i got shot," he admitted with a sigh, "it wasn't a big deal or anything, i just needed a few stitches."

· the conversation shifted to your mom's business, and euiwoong seemed relieved that you weren't on the topic of 101 anymore

· after you two had paid and were heading your separate ways, you stopped euiwoong briefly

· "woongie," you said quietly, reaching up to hug him, "i might not be your girlfriend, but I really do care about you. stay safe, okay?"

· euiwoong nodded wordlessly, arms tightening around you

· the two of you stood on the sidewalk, hugging for a moment more before parting, saying your goodbyes and heading home

· that night, you couldn't fall asleep, still thinking about what had happened earlier with euiwoong

· you did miss your relationship with him, and you missed being able to go on dates and just be in his presence

· you didn't see euiwoong for another couple of months, figuring that he was busy with 'work'-related things

· one night, you got a call from euiwoong's mother, who was in tears

· euiwoong's father had passed away due to a heart attack, and she'd been calling euiwoong over and over but he didn't pick up

· "i'll find him, don't worry," you promised euiwoong's mother, heart worried

· you were saddened by the news– you'd known euiwoong's father very well, and you were also worried about the pain that euiwoong's mother must have been feeling