Mischief Managed (Stray Kids Oneshots)

Memories in the Making | Yang Jeongin

The soft hum of the café filled the air as you sat at your usual corner table, a steaming cup of coffee in front of you and your laptop open, ready for a productive afternoon. The light streaming in through the large windows created a warm atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to work on your assignments.

Just as you were about to dive into your notes, the door swung open, and the familiar figure of Jeongin walked in, shaking off the cool autumn air from his jacket. He spotted you immediately, his face breaking into a bright smile that made your heart flutter.

"Hey!" he greeted, making his way over. "Mind if I join you?"

"Of course not! I'd love some company," you replied, closing your laptop and pushing it aside.

As he settled into the chair across from you, Jeongin ordered a hot chocolate from the barista, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "So, what are you working on?"

"Just some schoolwork. It's pretty boring stuff," you said with a dismissive wave. "What about you? How was practice?"

"It was great! We're working on some new choreography, and I think it's going to be amazing," he replied, his passion shining through. "But enough about that—let's talk about you!"

You chuckled at his enthusiasm. "Alright, what do you want to know?"

"I want to hear about all those embarrassing moments you keep telling me about!" he teased, leaning forward, eager for stories.

You rolled your eyes playfully. "Embarrassing moments? I don't know if I want to relive those!"

"Come on! I promise I won't judge," he urged, his expression sincere but mischievous. "Besides, I have a few stories of my own!"

You hesitated, recalling a particularly embarrassing incident from a few months back. "Okay, there was that time I tripped in front of you at the arcade."

His eyes widened in recognition, and he laughed. "Oh, I remember that! You fell right into that claw machine!"

You shook your head, feeling your cheeks warm. "I don't remember that!" you exclaimed, pretending to be offended. "You're exaggerating!"

"No way! You were flailing around trying to grab onto something, and it was the funniest thing I've ever seen!" Jeongin said, his laughter infectious.

You groaned, hiding your face in your hands. "Why do you have to remind me? I still cringe every time I think about it."

"Because it's a great memory!" he insisted, his laughter subsiding into a soft smile. "It was a fun day, and it's moments like those that make everything worthwhile."

You peeked through your fingers at him, a smile creeping onto your face despite your embarrassment. "You really know how to turn a cringe-worthy moment into something positive."

"That's my job!" he said, grinning. "But really, I love hearing your stories. They remind me of how much fun we have together."

As you both shared more light-hearted moments and stories, the conversation shifted to the playful mischief you'd both gotten up to during your time as friends. Jeongin had a knack for getting into amusing situations, and you found yourself laughing at his recounting of a time when he tried to bake cookies and ended up with flour all over the kitchen.

"I still can't believe you didn't tell me about the fire alarm going off!" you exclaimed between fits of laughter. "How did you not burn the place down?"

"Hey, it wasn't my fault! I thought they were done, but apparently, they were still doughy in the middle!" he defended, waving his hands dramatically. "And you're lucky I didn't call you to help me!"

"I would have definitely made it worse," you replied, shaking your head with a grin. "But now I kind of wish I was there to see it!"

"Next time, I'll invite you over for a cooking session," Jeongin said, a sly smile spreading across his face. "Just to make sure you're part of the fun, too."

"Deal! But only if you promise to wear an apron," you joked.

"Of course! I'll wear the cutest one I can find," he laughed, a twinkle in his eye.

As the afternoon light faded outside, you felt a sense of warmth and connection growing between you. Sharing these silly moments made you realize just how special your friendship was, and you couldn't help but feel grateful for Jeongin's presence in your life.

"Thanks for always making me laugh, Jeongin," you said sincerely, meeting his gaze. "I don't know what I'd do without you."

He smiled softly, his expression turning a bit more serious. "I feel the same way. I love spending time with you, and I hope we can make more memories like this."

You nodded, a smile spreading across your face. "Absolutely. Let's promise to always make time for each other, no matter what."

"Deal!" he said, extending his pinky towards you. You wrapped your pinky around his, sealing your promise with a shared laugh.

As the day continued and the café buzzed with life, you knew that moments like these were what truly mattered. With Jeongin by your side, every day felt like an adventure, and you couldn't wait to see what mischief you'd get into next.