falling into you || woosan

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YUNHO'S POV

I sat on the edge of my bed, my mind racing. San had just left, giving me some much-needed encouragement, but now I was alone with my thoughts. How was I going to tell Mingi how I felt? The thought of it made my stomach churn with anxiety. I paced the room, glancing at the clock every few minutes. Twenty minutes had passed, and I was no closer to finding the right words.

Suddenly, I heard commotion from next door—Mingi's room. The muffled sounds of yelling caught my attention, and my heart started pounding. I grabbed my phone and dialed Mingi's number, but it went straight to voicemail. Panic rising, I decided I needed to check on him. I slipped on my slippers and hurried out the door.

As I approached Mingi's room, I saw one of our managers storm out, not even acknowledging me as he sped down the hall. My worry intensified. I stepped closer to the open door and peered inside.

Mingi was seated at the end of his bed, his head in his hands. He looked so lost, so unlike the confident and playful Mingi I knew. My heart ached seeing him like this. I hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and walked inside.

"Mingi?" I called softly, not wanting to startle him. He didn't look up, but I could tell he knew I was there. I moved closer, unsure of what to say but determined to be there for him.

"Mingi?" I called softly again, stepping closer. His shoulders tensed at the sound of my voice, but he still didn't look up.

"They're scolding me," he mumbled, his voice muffled by his hands. "I accidentally leaked a clip of our new album in the background of a video I posted. I didn't even realize it."

I felt a surge of anger on his behalf. "They shouldn't talk to you like that, regardless of what happened," I said firmly, sitting down beside him. "Mistakes happen. We're all human."

Mingi finally lifted his head, his eyes red and filled with frustration. "I know, but this is huge. What if it ruins everything? What if I ruined everything we've been working on?"

I placed a hand on his his, squeezing gently. "You're not going to ruin anything, Mingi. We've all made mistakes, and we've always gotten through them together. This won't be any different."

He sighed, resting his head on my shoulder, and for a moment, he just breathed. "I just feel so stupid. I should've been more careful."

"It's okay," I murmured. "It's not your fault. The managers will calm down, and we'll figure it out. We always do."

I looked at mingi through the mirror across the bed. I could see the glimmer of hope in his eyes. "You really think so?"

"I know so," I replied, smiling gently. "You've got us, and we've got you."

He lifted his head off my shoulder. The weight of the situation slowly lifting. Our eyes were now locked on each other, and the air between us was thick with unspoken words. The once hostile atmosphere was replaced with this new tension. Without thinking, I leaned in closer, my heart pounding in my chest.

"Mingi," I whispered, searching his eyes for any sign of hesitation.

He didn't move away. Instead, he seemed to be leaning in too, his breath warm against my lips. In that moment, all the fear and uncertainty melted away. I closed the distance between us, pressing my lips to his in a soft, tentative kiss.

Mingi's eyes widened like boba pearls, but then he responded, his lips moving against mine. We pulled away slightly, our breaths mingling in the space between us. We stared into each other's eyes, the world outside fading away. Then, with a newfound intensity, Mingi pulled me back in, his hands gripping my cheeks as he kissed me passionately.

The kiss was fierce and desperate, all our pent-up emotions pouring out at once. When we finally broke apart, we were both breathless, our chests heaving. The room was silent except for the sound of our ragged breathing.

The realization of what had just happened hit Mingi, and I saw his expression change. The light in his eyes dimmed, replaced by uncertainty and confusion. I could feel the mood shift, and my heart ached with the fear that I had pushed too far.

"Mingi," I began, my voice barely a whisper, "I—"

But the words stuck in my throat. The weight of the moment hung between us, and I could only hope that he understood everything I couldn't bring myself to say.

Mingi's eyes, which had been so full of warmth just moments ago, suddenly turned cold. The shift in his energy was palpable, and it hit me like a punch to the gut.

"You should leave," he said quietly, his voice void of the emotion it had held earlier.

I stared at him, confusion and hurt swirling inside me. "Mingi, I—"

"Just go, Yunho," he interrupted, his tone firmer this time. The finality in his words left no room for argument.

Feeling like my heart was breaking, I nodded slowly. "Okay," I whispered, my voice barely audible. I stood up, my movements slow and hesitant, as if hoping he might change his mind.

But he didn't. He kept his eyes averted, refusing to meet my gaze. The room felt colder without the warmth of our shared moment.

I walked to the door, pausing for a second in the hope that he might say something, anything, to stop me. But the silence stretched on, and I knew I had no choice but to leave.

With a heavy heart, I opened the door and stepped out into the hallway, the door clicking shut behind me. As I walked back to my room, the confusion and hurt gnawed at me. What had gone wrong? Why had everything changed so suddenly?

Inside my room, I collapsed onto the bed, replaying the kiss and the moments that followed over and over in my mind. I didn't understand why Mingi had pushed me away, but one thing was clear—I had to give him space, even if it hurt more than anything I had ever experienced.

The weight of tonight's events hung heavy on my mind as I laid in bed, staring at the ceiling. Sleep eventually claimed me, but it was restless, filled with fragmented dreams of Mingi's cold gaze and the kiss we had shared. When morning came, the dread of facing him was almost unbearable.
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AN:

♡ y'all finna be so mad at me

♡ IM SORRY PLEASE PUT THE PITCHFORKS DOWN.

♡ also i know KQ would NEVERRRR do any of the things in this book to them in real life. i honestly think KQ is one of the best companies when it comes to idol treatment.