Stray Kids

Seungmin x Reader [Part II]

[A/N]: (clears throat) @gabithequokka. 😉

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I was up at dawn - 6 am - to make breakfast for the guys. Or rather, to get their pre-made breakfast on the table. I slowly slung out of bed, yawning and rubbing my eyes. 

I got up and went to the kitchen, checking my phone. I had accidently walked into something soft and warm... 

"Hmm? Oh (Y/N). You're up," Seungmin said softly, turning around to face me. 

I jumped. "Oh, good morning, Minnie. I thought you'd be asleep..." I blushed a bit, caught off guard by how close I was to him. 

He shrugged. "I figured I'd help you get everything in order. I know the guys can be a pain..." He sighed. "And to think I'm one of the youngest." 

I giggled, making him smile at me. I have always loved his smile. He brightens my day. I yawned and stretched again before I helped Seungmin set the table with the containers of ready-to-go breakfast. 

Once everyone was up, I darted back to my room, putting on some music. I got dressed quickly, before someone knocked on my door. "One minute!" I slipped on my sweats and tied them, reaching out to open the door. 

"Oh, hi Minnie. What's up?" I tilted my head at him, furrowing my eyebrows. 

He didn't say a word for a minute. He just looked past me into my room. "Uh, do you mind if I come in for a second?" 

I widened my eyes, stepping aside. "Uh, I guess. But we leave in like 30 minutes." 

He nodded, striding two steps into my room. He was a few inches taller than me, making me look up at his warm brown eyes. 

He stepped forward, hugging me tight. "I'm so glad you're with us..." He whispered against my head, placing a soft kiss to it. 

I furrowed my brows in confusion. "Uh, why are you getting sentimental all of a sudden? It's not like I died..." I widened my eyes, staring at him like he had grown three heads. 

He shook his head and shrugged. "I just- I really like you. You care for all of us like a sister... Or a mother - when they act like children..." He rolled his eyes, earning a giggle from me. "But I want to be able to help. I want to be- like your equal. Your partner," he said softly, looking away. 

I let his words hang in the air: like an equal. A partner...

Wait.  "Do you mean like- a lover?" I looked up at him, tilting my head. He avoided my gaze, making me roll my eyes and grab his chin softly. "Seungmin."

He nodded. "Yes, (Y/N). I like you." He leaned down, kissing the tip of my nose. 

I smiled. "I like you too, Minnie. I also love it when you smile," I wrinkled my nose and giggled. 

He smiled at me - just for me. I stood on my tip toes, placing a kiss to his forehead, then his nose, then brushing his lips. 

He kissed me back before smiling even brighter. "Let's begin this new journey together. Hmm?" He offered me his hand, entwining our fingers as we went to gather our luggage for the trip ahead.