Syncing Dream [Aespa x M!Reader]

27. Terror in Tokyo

As Y/n was getting ready to finally collapse on his bed after a long day out in Akihabara, a soft knock echoed from the door. He rubbed his eyes, wondering who could possibly want anything this late. Opening the door, he was met with Winter and Ningning standing there with mischievous grins on their faces.

"Y/n-oppa, you're not gonna like this," Ningning started, leaning casually against the doorframe. "But we're going clubbing."

Y/n blinked, his brain still catching up. "Wait... what? Clubbing? Now?"

Winter, who normally didn't suggest such things, nodded with a nonchalant shrug. "Yeah. We've had a long week, and we want to blow off some steam. But... we need a bodyguard, so you're coming, idiot."

Y/n crossed his arms, eyeing Winter suspiciously. "You, clubbing? Really? I thought you hated those kinds of places."

Winter chuckled, brushing her hair behind her ear. "I'm not a fan. But I'll only go if you or the members come with me."

Y/n raised an eyebrow. This was a side of Winter he hadn't expected. She was usually more of the homebody, preferring to chill in the dorm with movies or video games. "You're serious?"

Winter nodded. "Yeah. But you're the only reason I'm okay with it. I trust you'll keep things from getting too wild."

Y/n sighed, rubbing his temples. He couldn't say no, especially when Winter was laying it out like that. "Fine," he groaned, "but I'm only coming because I don't want you two causing chaos in Tokyo."

Ningning snickered and tugged him toward the door. "Relax, we're just gonna have fun. You'll barely notice we're there."

"Doubtful," Y/n muttered, but he followed them anyway, quickly throwing on his jacket.

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The club was loud, packed with people swaying to the booming music. Y/n found himself standing off to the side, once again acting as the responsible one while Winter and Ningning danced away under the flashing lights. Y/n wasn't exactly in the mood for dancing, but watching the two girls enjoy themselves at least made him feel a bit better about being dragged out.

But Winter, surprisingly, was fully embracing the scene. She moved in rhythm with Ningning, flashing a rare, carefree smile as she danced. Y/n couldn't help but notice how she seemed more relaxed than ever, laughing freely as if the usual pressures had lifted.

As the night wore on, Y/n kept a close eye on the crowd, making sure no one got too close to the girls. Winter shot him an occasional thumbs-up from the dance floor, her way of letting him know she was fine. Every time he met her eyes, she grinned, showing that she was actually enjoying herself.

After a couple of hours, Winter finally made her way back to Y/n's side, her cheeks flushed from dancing. "Thanks for coming with us," she said, slightly breathless.

Y/n smirked. "Tired already?"

Winter rolled her eyes. "Maybe a little. But it's been fun. I needed this, I think."

Y/n chuckled. "I'll admit, it's a little surprising seeing you like this. Didn't think you'd be the type to enjoy clubbing."

She leaned against the bar next to him, shrugging casually. "Normally I'm not. But it's different when you're here. Feels... safer, I guess."

Her words caught Y/n off guard. He wasn't sure what to say for a second, so he just nodded, feeling a strange warmth spread in his chest. "Well, I'm glad I could help make it less terrible."

Winter nudged him playfully. "I didn't say it was terrible. Just... a bit much, sometimes."

Ningning danced over, grabbing Winter's hand and dragging her back toward the floor. "C'mon! One more song before we leave!"