Stray Kids

Lee Know x Reader: Secret

I walked into the living room to join the others. I was a part of Stray Kids, but behind the scenes. I worked as the translator during their live concerts. I also helped with their styling and makeup. 

I sat down, exhausted. Lee Know smirked as he turned to face me. He and I had become closer but didn't make anything official yet. He rubbed my thigh, his nimble fingers crawling up and down the exposed skin. 

"Minho!" I scold, warning him with a glare. 

With a chuckle, he ignored me. His fingers continued, as he dragged his short nails along the inside of my thigh. I squirmed, snapping my legs shut. "Lee Know!" 

He laughed, putting his arm around me as the others came back in. "Later," he whispered in my ear. 

I didn't know if he spoke fluent English or not. Honestly, it surprised me when he did speak English. His voice was soothing, but his English was both that and sexy. 

I spoke in English around the boys frequently, if not all the time. They all knew that I wasn't about to speak in Korean. I learned just enough to be a translator, but even then, sometimes I wouldn't know what they said. 

An hour passed, the guys chit chatting with me every now and then. I.N. yawned and stood up. 

"I'm going to bed," he said in Korean, bidding us all good night. 

The other 6 followed suit, heading off to their dorms. Lee Know stayed beside me, telling the others he'd help clean the kitchen from our shared dinner. 

We didn't speak a word. There wasn't much to clean up - just loading some dishes and wiping down the table and chairs. I yawned, throwing the towel over the edge of the sink. 

"Come on, Minho. It's time for bed. I'm tired," I said, walking out of the kitchen. I didn't hear a response, so I had figured he'd already left. "Minho?" 

I looked around for him, but couldn't find him. I shrugged, heading to my separate dorm. I went into my room to find the lights on. I could have sworn I turned them off... 

I looked around, my heart beating in my chest. "Uh, hello?" I called, grabbing a chair since I couldn't find anything else near me. 

I heard a deep laugh, making me snap my head towards the direction of the bathroom. Minho appeared, leaning against the doorframe. I sighed, putting the chair down. 

"What are you doing in my room?" I said, crossing my arms in defense. 

He continued to snicker at me, sitting on my neatly made bed. 

"Do you not understand English then?" I asked, tilting my head at him. 

He still didn't respond. He just stared at me. I shook my head and rolled my eyes, stepping around him. 

"Well, I don't know what game you're trying to play, but I expect you to be gone when I come back." I said, slipping my shoes off. 

I took my socks off, throwing them in a plastic grocery bag. I looked back at the male invading my space, frowning. "Look, I'm going to take a shower. So, if you wouldn't mind. Just leave. It's safer for both of us." I held my blush back as I said this, grabbing my pajamas and towel as I darted to the bathroom. 

I made sure the door was locked before I started to undress. I turned the water on, letting it heat up for a few minutes. I jumped in and quickly took a shower, my body still on edge because of the encounter with the older male. 

I couldn't deny it, he was fairly handsome. He did dance well. And he did have his sexy and hot moments... 

I shook my head, spilling the water over my head. No, don't think that, (Y/N). I turned the water off, getting out. I peeked out the shower curtain and peeked both ways, a bit paranoid since Lee Know had been so quiet. 

When I saw the coast was clear, I came out of the shower, drying off quickly. I put my hair up in the towel, getting dressed in my short shorts and loose T-shirt. 

I came out of the bathroom, a bit of steam escaping the door. Lee Know was on my bed still, laying on my bed. I rolled my eyes. 

"Sir! Excuse me, I need you to go now." I said, poking him. He didn't respond. I said the same thing in Korean, but he still didn't hear me. Or so I thought. 

I sighed, unwrapping my hair. I brushed it quickly before frowning and looking at the male on my bed. I poked him again. I even tickled him, but no use. 

I sighed, turning out the lights and climbing into the other side of the bed that I usually slept on. I'd just have to explain to Chan tomorrow. He knew Lee Know liked to annoy me more than anyone else in their group. 

I felt an arm snake down my back, making me jump. "Lee Know!" I smacked his hand away, turning on the lamp next to me. 

He squinted at me, a big smirk on his face. "Hello, (Y/N)." He said in English. "Sorry for all of this. I just wanted to talk to you without the others around, and I wasn't sure how to." 

I felt my mouth open a bit in surprise. "You- you speak English!?" I nearly screamed. He nodded, closing my mouth with a chuckle. 

"Yes, I do. I'm fluent. I usually don't like to show it though. Then the others, and fans, expect me to speak it all the time." He explained, sitting up against the pillows. "But anyway. What I wanted to say was something - er, important." He looked away, rubbing the back of his neck. 

I tilted my head, shock turning into a sweet surprise. "Okay, go on. It's just us." I said, grabbing his hands in mine. 

He looked at me, looking down at our hands. "Well, I like you a lot. And I'd like to get to know you a bit better. I know we're friends, but I'd like to see where things lead. If you feel the same. If not, I apologize and am sorry for bothering you." He said, looking away as his cheeks went to a pinkish color. 

I smiled at his shyness. "Lee Know, I like you too. I just wasn't sure if I should tell you. You had me thinking you didn't understand my English," I chuckled, earning a smirk from him. "But now that I know you do speak English... yes, I'd like to spend more time together too. I'm excited to see where this leads too." 

We locked eyes, his carmel-like eyes making me melt and feel safe. He leaned in, brushing his lips against mine. "Is it okay if I stay here tonight?" He whispered, his lips barely touching mine as he spoke. 

I nodded. "Yeah, we can cuddle and get some sleep, hm?" 

He nodded, laying down and slipping off his shoes. I turned the light out, laying down beside him. I felt him shift on the bed, and I turned to look at him through the darkness. I saw his silhouette sit up. I heard the faint clink of metal and furrowed my eyebrows. Once his arms reached down, I realized what he did. He removed his belt... 

"It's okay. Don't freak out. Keep it PG..." I told myself, taking a deep breath as I laid down. 

"Come here, babe," he whispered, opening his arms. I snuggled close to him as he placed a kiss to the top of my head. 

"I'm glad I got to talk to you tonight, (Y/N)." 

"I'm glad too, Minho." 

We eventually fell asleep, me in his warm embrace.