Fame or Fortune - Choi Beomgyu

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August 2024

Youngie woke up to a message from Beomgyu informing her that TXT was back in Korea and would be at the same music show as her tonight.

While excited because this would be the first time Youngie saw him in person since their kiss, she wasn't sure how to act around him. Especially now with the added weight of Seungmin's confession.

She shoves the thought to the back of her mind, getting up and ready for the day.

-

Beomgyu is walking down an all too familiar hall when he spots his favorite girl.

Smile on his face, he runs up to her, the rest of his members not far behind.

The girl sees him too, eyes widening before she turns away, trying to focus on something else.

Is she ignoring him? Beomgyu wasn't going that let this slide.

He gets in her face, shouting out her name as they always do when they see each other. In a panic Youngie whispers for him to 'go away', but Gyu reminds her that they're still known as friends and it'd be more strange if they didn't talk.

"Oh hey there Beomgyu." She says slowly, glancing at his members. She gives him a soft punch on the shoulder and his expression changes to a pout as he overreacts and yelps in pain. "How's it going pal? You're blonde now. I had no idea!"

"Yeah I- "

"And something happened with your foot? What a shocker!" She continues to act in a way that even she couldn't be fooled by.

Yeonjun cuts in, finding their conversation awkward.

"Hey Galaxy, long time no see! Have you guys seen our Ppulbatu characters yet?"

Youngie responds before any of the other girls can.

"Yup! My favorite is Hmm Nya Ring."

"Not Bamgeut?" Beomgyu ask, disappointment in his tone.

"Nope." Youngie speaks through gritted teeth, gaining weird looks from everyone which Beomgyu picked up on.

"Youngie can I speak to you. Privately." He asks. Youngie aggressively shakes her head but it's too late as Beomgyu grabs her hand and pulls her away.

-

Beomgyu laughs through kisses as he softly presses Youngie's back against the wall of the random staff closet.

"Gyu." Kiss. "Stop." Kiss. "You're messing up my makeup!"

"You can redo it." He says before leaning back in, but she gently pushes him away.

"Yeah but everyone will be very confused when you walk back out with lip gloss all over your face."

His eyes widen as he wipes his lips with his sleeve, causing her to giggle.

"How's your ankle honey?" She questions, looking down.

"Could be better, could be worse. Why don't you like Bamgeut?" He's quick to change the subject. Her expression softens.

"I do! They're an absolute cutie! I just don't want to be too obvious."

"Even if they don't know were dating, the members still know you like me. At least more than them."

Youngie just rolls her eyes before raking her fingers through his hair. The color really did suit him. She flashes him a smile before opening the door and slipping out.