imagines | xikers

birthday present - junmin

You could hear a voice that reminded you of your childhood, each one of your steps down the staircase light with hesitation yet curiosity, careful not to press down on the wood too hard for it would leave a creak, potentially alerting the others that may be downstairs you were awake. You could get a small glimpse of a silhouette, supporting your delusions that maybe it was him, but you still felt uncertain, anxiety running through your veins as this still could be a dream, you'd never know for sure.

Maybe it was your childhood best friend, but you doubt he'd come back for you after so many months. You were sure you left his mind as soon as he took the final step on the train, waving goodbye to his hometown while waving hello to the dreams he had sought after for so many years, adapting to the new environment he would be surrounded in, and who knows, even a girlfriend. You were sure his head was up into the clouds of fame and fortune, and although you missed him, you were still very proud of his accomplishments, thanking whoever was up in the sky for their blessings that made your friend so successful.

Your mother notices your disheveled stance at the end of the staircase, a fond eye smile being sent your way as everyone else follows suit, your father sending you your morning wave that you would have responded to per usual, if it weren't for the mysterious boy that sat facing your parents direction. You notice how the ball of hair was dyed in a different color, the shoulders more straight and defined, yet you still could tell who was sitting there, you were certain of it.

It felt like your life had shifted to a K-drama, the boy turning his head slowly for effect, a gasp leaving your mouth as you meet the familiar pair of eyes that you missed dearly. It was in fact–

"JUNMIN!!" You shout, imitating the scene junmin had created when he learnt he was going to be a trainee under KQ, the exact same waterfall leaving your eyes as you cry of surprise and joy, making your hindsight blurry from the water. You didn't know junmin's arms – which were so muscular than how you remembered – were already out until you sprint head-first into them, jumping up to wrap your legs around his waist for an enormous hug as he spins you around, beaming from ear to ear that this was no longer some cruel fantasy he could only dream of when he was alone.

"Did you really think I would forget about your birthday?" His voice cracks, a deep chuckle erupting from his throat as he puts you back on your feet, bumping his forehead into yours so he could look you in the eyes, his strong hands cupping your cheeks, the thumbs wiping the tears that escaped your eyes. Junmin felt incredibly homesick, ignoring how his cheeks created rivers just so he could console you, bringing you closer for another hug. "I missed you so much," he whispers, pressing a kiss against your temple as he pushes your sobbing face into his neck, not caring about how wet he got from your tears. All that mattered was he was here, you were here.. You were finally here, together.

A/n: request will be closed until middle april/early may. also ironically, it's my birthday today!!