MANAGER | newjeans x reader

Chapter Six

Y/n's POV
"Just put your things here, Y/n," Minji instructed, opening the door to their spare room. She gave Y/n some space to settle in, so without wasting a moment, Y/n closed the door and began unpacking her suitcase. She couldn't help but giggle at the thought of her sister's reaction. Turns out, her sister was more relieved than sad about her leaving – no more headaches for her!

Y/n's reverie was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Come in," Y/n called out, still organizing her clothes in the drawer. The door opened to reveal Danielle, with Haerin peeking out from behind her.

"Dinner's ready!" Danielle announced, beaming with a wide smile. Y/n chuckled and nodded in gratitude.

"Okay, thank you for letting me know," Y/n replied, setting aside her unpacking for now. She smiled at Haerin, who responded with a nod, resembling a cute cat.

"She's too adorable," Y/n thought to herself, unable to resist the urge to pinch Haerin's cheeks.

As they made their way to the kitchen, Y/n observed the neatly set table and the cozy atmosphere. There were six chairs arranged around the table, with Danielle sitting beside Minji and Haerin beside Hyein. Y/n decided to join Danielle, taking a seat next to her.

Glancing around, Y/n noticed one member was missing. Just then, the bathroom door swung open, revealing Hanni in a white t-shirt and black shorts. She used her clothes to dry her hands before joining the others at the table, her presence completing the group.

Sitting arrangements

Table
Minji——— Hyein
Dani ——— Haerin
Y/n ——— Hanni

"Let's dig in, guys!" Danielle exclaimed, raising her utensils high and giving them a playful wiggle. Her antics elicited laughter from the members as they eagerly started eating.

Being a picky eater, I surveyed each dish carefully before helping myself. Just as I was eyeing the Miso soup, Haerin kindly handed it to me, saving me the trouble.

I took a sip and couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh..." The sudden attention from the others made me chuckle nervously.

"Is something wrong, Y/n?" Minji inquired, looking concerned.

"Can I marry the person who cooked this? It's so good!" I exclaimed with a wide grin. Minji facepalmed, and the others burst into laughter, except for one member.

"Well, Hanni unnie is really a great cook!" Hyein chimed in suddenly, causing me to widen my eyes in surprise. I glanced at Hanni, who was already looking my way.

"I-I'm just joking, sorry," I quickly backtracked, feeling a bit embarrassed. Hanni simply nodded, but I couldn't help but notice a slight blush on her cheeks.

"Are you blushing, Hanni?" Danielle teased, amusement evident in her voice.

"W-what do you mean? It's just hot in here," Hanni retorted, using her shirt to fan herself.

"It's cold," Haerin interjected, showing off her sock-covered foot.

"Let's just eat," Hanni said, shooting a playful glare at Minji and Danielle, who were still chuckling at Haerin's comment. Taking the hint, I focused on enjoying the delicious meal, eventually trying each dish on the table.

"Last one to finish eats, washes the dishes!" Hyein suddenly exclaimed, prompting Haerin, Minji, and Danielle to scramble to their feet. They giggled as they gathered their used dishes and placed them in the sink. I widened my eyes and glanced at Hanni, who seemed content to finish her meal at her own pace. So, I decided to take my time and keep her company instead.

"You're a great cook, Hanni," I complimented sincerely. She paused for a moment, meeting my gaze. "Thanks," she replied simply, before returning her attention to her food.

Once I finished my meal, I waited for Hanni to wrap up before making my move. As she prepared to place her dishes in the sink, I quickly intercepted them.

"I'll wash the dishes, don't worry about it," I offered, meeting her surprised expression with a reassuring smile.

"Are you sure?" she asked, raising an eyebrow in disbelief.

"Yeah, it's my way of saying thanks for cooking us dinner," I insisted, gently taking the dishes from her hands.

Reluctantly, Hanni conceded, and I made my way to the sink, donning an apron to avoid getting splashed. Glancing over my shoulder, I noticed Hanni tidying up the table behind me. A small smile graced my lips as I began washing the dishes.

Suddenly, I felt Hanni's presence behind me. Startled, I turned around, only to freeze in place. Our proximity caught me off guard – it seemed she had been attempting to sneak a dish behind me, but when I turned, we found ourselves standing extremely close.