SEVENTEEN AUs

VerKwan Florist AU

Requested by @-bbyua

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 Another Monday morning, people bustling here and there. Shops are opening while others are already doing business. However there is one shop that seems to take its time despite the busy atmosphere.

Not a minute later, a man opened its doors and took a deep breath. He then tapped both of his cheeks.

"Let's go Seungkwan. Time to capture this day!" He said enthusiastically before taking out the shop's signs.

Our Beautiful Carat

A unique name for a shop but Seungkwan loved it with all his heart. He proceeded to fully open the shop. Taking out some of the products to display outside and making sure their window was clean. Upon entering the shop, one can smell the fragrant smell of the flower inside. Different types of flowers are present but one doesn't shadow over the rest. You could say they blended into one another.

The bell chimed as a customer walked in.

"Good morning, what can I do for you?" Seungkwan asked in a cheerful voice. The other person looked at him for a second before turning to look at the flowers.

"What would you recommend?" He suddenly asked, turning back to Seungkwan.

"That depends on who will receive the flowers sir." The guy seemed to think about it. Seungkwan took the moment to take a look at his first customer of the day. He was quite tall, well taller than him. His hair was parted sideways and had a little curl at the edges. He was also wearing a plain blue shirt and white pants.

"I'll need two bouquets for my friends. Do you also have cards?"

"Yes sir, may I ask if your friends are boys or girls?" The guy then smiled, showing a gummy smile and a dimple on one cheek.

"Does it matter?"

Seungkwan smiled back before nodding. He then took flowers he thought was perfect for them. He completed the bouquets a few minutes later. The guy paid for them and left with a smile on his face.

Seungkwan cleaned his station before writing on a notebook. The bell chimed again and Seungkwan's world seemed to slow down when he saw a guy enter his shop.

As cliché as it may be, some of the petals flew around as the person opened the door. Seungkwan also thinks he hear angels singing (that was just the music playing inside).

The guy just looked at the flowers, hands tucked in inside his jacket's pockets. Seungkwan gathered his thoughts and walked towards him.

"Ehem," Seungkwan cleared his throat trying to get the others attention.

"How may I help you sir?" He asked when the guy finally looked at him.

"Oh, I want to give someone some flowers but I don't which one." Seungkwan sighed internally. Guess the guy already had someone special.

"Well that depends on who the person is." The other guy didn't take a second to answer.

"She's special. And has the greatest personality ever. Now that I think about it, roses would probably suit her best." The guy stretched his arm to grab a white rose. He took a sniff before offering it to Seungkwan, who immediately blushed at the action.

Seungkwan faked a cough and took the flower.

"Would you like to add more?" The guy seemed to think for a bit before shaking his head.

"Nah, that's enough for now. Could you maybe turn that into a bouquet?" Seungkwan just nodded and went to his station. The guy followed suit.

"Uhm sir, you can just wait over there." Seungkwan pointed at some chairs designated as a waiting area.

"I'm good, I kinda want to watch you work." Seungkwan just nodded and started his work. Trying not to feel any awkwardness as the handsome customer watched. He finished the bouquet and the guy paid for it.

"Thanks, I'll see you tomorrow." They waved goodbye and he left the store almost too immediately.

"Wait, tomorrow?" Seungkwan voiced out dreamily.

^-^

The guy continued to go to the store to buy a single rose everyday. Seungkwan really wanted to ask Vernon about it. They exchanged names the third time Vernon went to the store.

"I'll ask Vernon about it when he comes." Seungkwan murmured to himself while arranging a basket of baby's breath.

"Ask me what?' Seungkwan almost jumped at the sudden voice.

"Vernon! I didn't hear you come in." Vernon just gave him a toothy grin before walking towards him.

"You're too focused on talking with the flower." Seungkwan just scoffed and faced him properly.

"So? Another rose this time? Who are you giving it to anyway?" Seungkwan tried so hard not to slap his mouth. The question just came out automatically. Vernon didn't seem to mind the question since he just shrugged his shoulder.

"Just someone, she's moving out today so can I request a letter with the bouquet too?" Seungkwan just nodded. He wrapped the bouquet first before grabbing a card.

"What should I write?" There are other customers who asks for a handwritten letter so he had practice.

"Hmm, goodluck on your next journey. Love, your brother." Seungkwan nodded—wait.

"Your brother?" So the person always receiving white rose is...

"Yepp, I give the flowers to my sister Sofia. Why do you look surprised?" Vernon aksed with a laugh. Seungkwa just rolled his eyes and continued writing. He cannot hide his smile though.

He clipped the card on the bouquet's wrap and handed it to Vernon. Seungkwan was surprised when he was also being handed a sunflower. Vernon seemed to notice the surprised/confused look on Seungkwan.

"Oh, and this is for you. It's the perfect flower to give you I guess."

Vernon left the store after paying. Seungkwan just stared at the sunflower at his hand, breath getting hitched as he think about what just happened.