Family? (Stray Kids OT8 x Reader)

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Jeongin stared at her, his eyes blinking every few seconds. He himself didn't know how long he had liked her for. Was it for... three years? No, it was for four. Oh wait, was it for five? Jeongin shook his head. He liked her since... forever. The first time he made eye contact with her, he knew she was the one for him.

Jeongin looked at her and smiled nervously, "For... five years....?"

"Why do you sound so unsure about that?" she asked, raising her right eyebrow.

Jeongin's eyes widened, "Don't get me wrong, I really have liked you for five years. It's just... it seems like forever, you know."

"Damn. Didn't you two first meet five years ago?" Chan asked, looking at the two who nodded at his question.

"Jeongin was actually in love with her for that long? If I was in his position I would always be trying to get with her-" Hyunjin started, but was cut off by Minho placing a hand on his shoulder, which was a sign for him to shut up.

"So uh... why didn't you tell me?" Y/N asked, her eyes comforting Jeongin's unease.

"I was scared..." Jeongin started, "I was scared because I thought you were way out of my league."

"Me? Out of your league? Jeongin... in what world are you living in?" she replied, totally confused about how she was out of his league, when it should've been the other way around.

"Yeah... you're like really pretty. Your dual personality is also really cool cause you can be scary when you want and other times you're just a cute person. Not to mention, you're really talented as well and you're smart," Jeongin said. He hadn't realised he was holding his breath the entire sentence, so he quickly took a deep breath in to calm himself.

'Jeongin, stop rambling you idiot. She's going to think you're weird and obsessed with her,'  he thought to himself, closing his eyes.

"Oh wow... that's really nice of you Jeongin. But, that still doesn't make me out of your league. You're literally the definition of dual personality and good looks. Not to mention how kind you are to everyone and how protective you are to me. You're literally every girl's dream boyfriend," she stated, pursing her lips. She felt bad about the fact that Jeongin had kept his crush on her for a secret for five years. Five whole goddamn years.

"You think I'm good looking?" Jeongin asked, his mouth agape.

"Was that the only thing you got from my whole speech?" she replied, squinting her eyes at him.

"No, of course not! Thank you for thinking those things about me-" Jeongin started but was cut off by Felix.

"Anyways, Jeongin why do you like her? Why have you liked her since the moment you laid eyes on her. What was so special about her that made you want her and only her?" Felix asked, smirking.

"Damn. Felix asks good questions," Changbin spoke, causing the rest to nod.

"Well uh... I don't really know how to explain it," Jeongin mumbled, looking down.

"Well you have to. We're all listening and eager to know," Jisung replied, smiling at him.

"When I first saw her... I was captivated by her eyes. Her eyes looked like they held my entire universe in them. Not to mention, her ethereal beauty. She looked like a fucking goddess. But that wasn't all that dragged me in, because after I got to know her, I realised we both shared many things in common and I fell in love with her personality. She's... my dream girl. She's... my soulmate. I know it sounds cheesy and shit, but... you asked me to explain why her, so this is me explaining," Jeongin spoke.

"You're really in love with her?" Seungmin asked, feeling astonished at how much the male in front of him had loved his best friend.

Jeongin nodded his head, smiling at Seungmin, then turned his attention towards her.

"You like me right...? That's why you willingly kissed me that one time?" Jeongin asked her, nervously.

"No, I kissed you cause I was bored. Of course I kissed you cause I liked you!" she replied.

Jeongin pulled her into a hug, relief washing over him like a wave. His arms wrapped around her waist like vines on a tree and he placed his head into her shoulder, taking in her scent. She could feel his heartbeat against her chest and was sure he could feel hers as well. They hugged each other for what felt like eternity, lost in their own world.

"I can feel your heart beating," she whispered, causing him to ever so slightly blush.

"Me too," he replied back, not wanting to let go of her.

"Ew," Hyunjin spoke, scrunching his face up in disgust as he looked at them.

"Let them be, it's cute," Felix replied, punching Hyunjin's shoulder.

"So... who's turn is it now?" Seungmin asked, looking at everyone.

"Since you asked," Minho started, "it's yours!"

Seungmin's eyes widened as he looked at Minho. He realised that the two who were hugging had let go of each other and were looking expectantly at him now.

"W-what. No, ask someone else..." he mumbled, every word coming out weirdly.

"Why are you trying to skip your turn?" Chan asked suspiciously.

"Is there anything you're hiding Seungmin?" Jisung asked, placing a comforting hand on Seungmin's shoulder.

"We won't judge," Changbin spoke, trying to make Seungmin feel better.

"I can't promise that," Hyunjin added, getting a small slap to the back of his head by Changbin.

"He actually can," Changbin said, placing an arm on Hyunjin's shoulders, while Hyunjin rubbed the back of his head in pain.

"Fine..." Seungmin mumbled, pursing his lips together.

"I actually do have a question I've wanted to ask Seungmin for a long time," Y/N spoke up, looking at Seungmin.

"Go on..." Seungmin mumbled.

"Why didn't you come back to me when you escaped that lab?" she asked, looking at him.

"I already told you... I was scared for your safety. I was trying to protect you," Seungmin replied, biting his lip nervously.

"Seungmin, I've known you for most of my life. Even as a dog I knew when you were guilty of something and that face you made when you were guilty looks identical to the one your making now. Not that I'm saying you look like a dog-" she rambled.

"No, it's fine..." Seungmin said, "fine, I guess... I was hiding something."

"Do I have to ask you to tell me what you were hiding?" she asked, looking into his eyes.

"Sorry..." he started, "it's about those kids that bullied you and stuff."