Syncing Dream [Aespa x M!Reader]

34. Sun and Moon

Continuing their deserved break, the group has been lounging around their house. While Karina, Giselle and Ningning loved it since it has been a while they had been stationary, Winter had a different idea, contradict to her MBTI. She approached Y/n with a proposition that had been on her mind for a while.

"Hey, Y/n?" Winter called out softly, standing at the entrance of his room. Her tone was quieter than usual, carrying a sense of vulnerability.

Y/n, who was sprawled out on his bed, glanced up from his phone. A bit perplexed actually, considering she barely called him by his name "What's up?"

Winter shifted slightly, as if trying to find the right words. "I was wondering... Would you like to take a trip with me? Just for a day."

"A trip?" Y/n sat up, intrigued. "Where to?"

"Sokcho," she said, a small smile appearing on her face. "I just thought... we could use some fresh air, you know? Plus, I've been wanting to spend some time with you. Just the two of us."

Y/n raised his eyebrows in surprise. Sokcho was known for its scenic beauty and peaceful environment, far from the bustling life they'd been living lately. It sounded like a nice escape.

"I mean, yeah. That sounds great," Y/n said, trying to play it cool despite feeling a bit nervous.
"When do you want to go?"

"Tomorrow, if you're free?" Winter asked, her voice soft.

Y/n nodded. "Aight sure. Go sleep then."

"Mhm. Night"

"Night." Right as Winter retreated into her room, Y/n glanced at the other girls, a mixture of smirk and intrigue adorned on their face.

"Ooooh, that's what you called a date, Y/n-oppa." Ningning wooed.

"Bring protection~" Giselle joked.

"Finally, they're moving." Karina sighed.

-

The trip to Sokcho began in the early hours of the morning. Y/n and Winter piled into the car, the city lights of Seoul fading into the distance as the sun peeked over the horizon. However, despite the peaceful atmosphere of the drive, there was an undeniable awkwardness between them. After Winter's confession a few weeks ago, this was the first time they had hung out alone.

Y/n glanced at Winter, who sat in the passenger seat, fiddling with her phone in silence. He opened his mouth to say something—anything—but the words felt caught in his throat. What was he supposed to say? That he was happy she kissed him? That he hadn't stopped thinking about it since?

Winter, on her end, stole a few glances at him as well, but the silence remained. It wasn't the comfortable quiet they usually shared, but something heavier—like both of them were waiting for the other to make a move.

The tension lingered as they made their way through the winding roads toward Sokcho. Y/n tried to make small talk, pointing out random things like the scenery or asking Winter what kind of music she wanted to listen to. She responded, but it was clear neither of them was fully comfortable just yet.

-

When they finally arrived in Sokcho, the morning had turned into a bright, sunny afternoon. They parked the car and wandered through the town, the salty sea breeze filling the air. Still, the awkwardness persisted.

"So... where to first?" Y/n asked, scratching the back of his neck, trying to break the lingering awkwardness from earlier.

Winter's eyes sparkled as she scanned the busy streets. "Food stalls," she declared confidently, turning to Y/n with a grin. "I didn't come all the way to Sokcho just to see the ocean. I want to try everything."