Mischief Managed (Stray Kids Oneshots)

Dance In The Rain | Hwang Hyunjin

The day had been long. From early morning practices to endless meetings, you were exhausted. The weight of everything felt heavier with each step you took as you trudged down the street, hoping to get home quickly. The sky, once a light blue, had darkened, and the faint sound of distant thunder rumbled in the air.

You pulled your jacket tighter around you, wishing you hadn't forgotten your umbrella. Of course, the rain had to decide to start falling just as you reached the halfway point of your walk. You cursed under your breath, your steps quickening as you tried to find shelter. But just as you thought you might make it to the café around the corner, a sudden downpour hit—blinding, cold, and relentless.

"Great," you muttered, ducking under the awning of the nearest building. You had no idea how long you'd have to wait here until the rain let up. The last thing you wanted was to walk home drenched.

Just as you settled in, you felt a tap on your shoulder. You turned, surprised to see Hyunjin standing there, his expression mischievous and eyes twinkling in the dim streetlights. His hair, damp from the rain, stuck to his forehead, but he didn't seem to mind at all.

"You're not really gonna stand there, are you?" Hyunjin asked, his voice playful.

"What do you mean?" you asked, raising an eyebrow.

"You're just going to wait for the rain to stop? Come on, let's go!" He grinned, looking way too excited for someone who had just been caught in a downpour.

Before you could say anything, he grabbed your hand and tugged you out from under the awning. You barely had a chance to react before he was pulling you toward the center of the street, where the rain was falling hardest. Water splashed against your shoes, and a cool breeze swirled through your wet hair, but Hyunjin didn't seem to care at all.

"Hyunjin, are you crazy?" you laughed, the absurdity of the situation slowly hitting you. "We're going to get soaked!"

"Exactly!" he said, spinning you around in a playful twirl. "It's just water! Let's have some fun!" His eyes were bright with excitement, his lips curved into that signature mischievous smile you couldn't resist.

Before you could protest, he started jumping in one of the larger puddles, sending droplets of water up in every direction. "You've been working too hard," he said between laughs. "You need to lighten up!"

You couldn't help but laugh as you watched him dance in the rain, completely unbothered by the storm. The sound of the rain hitting the pavement, combined with Hyunjin's infectious energy, slowly began to ease the tension you'd been carrying all day.

"Come on!" he called, pulling you toward the biggest puddle. "Just one jump. Trust me, it'll feel amazing!"

You hesitated for a moment, but the look in his eyes made it impossible to refuse. You took a deep breath and jumped, your feet splashing into the cold water. The sensation of the rain on your skin, the puddles soaking through your shoes, was both shocking and freeing.

Hyunjin cheered as you joined him in the madness, your laughter ringing out over the sound of the downpour. It wasn't perfect, you weren't dry, and you weren't even sure if anyone was watching, but in that moment, it didn't matter. The weight of the day seemed to wash away with every drop of rain.

He grabbed your hand again, twirling you in another circle before pulling you into a slow dance. "See?" he whispered, his voice soft but excited. "It's just you and me out here. Nothing else matters."

For a moment, you were lost in the rhythm of the rain and the quiet calm that seemed to surround the two of you. Hyunjin's smile was gentle, his hand warm against your damp skin. You could feel the carefree joy in the way he held you, like nothing could ruin this perfect moment.

"Hyunjin, you're ridiculous," you said with a smile, your voice tinged with affection.

"Yeah, but you're having fun, aren't you?" he teased, his gaze lingering on you with warmth.

You chuckled, nodding. "Okay, okay, you win. This is actually kind of amazing."

"Of course I win," he grinned, his eyes sparkling. "Sometimes you just need a little rain to remind you that life doesn't always have to be so serious."

As the rain continued to pour, the two of you danced and played like children, kicking up puddles and laughing in the street. The exhaustion of the day felt like it was a lifetime ago, replaced by a sense of lightness, of freedom.

Eventually, the rain began to slow, and the two of you finally stopped to catch your breath, soaked to the bone. Your heart was racing, but it wasn't from the cold or the energy spent—it was from the joy, the thrill of the moment that felt like it had been plucked right out of a dream.

"You're crazy, you know that?" you said breathlessly, still trying to wipe the water from your face.

Hyunjin leaned in, his grin softening into something more sincere. "I know," he replied, voice playful but tender. "But I like crazy with you. You should try it more often."

You couldn't help but smile, your heart doing a little flip. "Maybe I will."

The rain had stopped completely now, and you both stood there for a moment, still catching your breath. The world around you felt quieter, as if it had paused just for the two of you to enjoy your little moment in the downpour.

"Come on," Hyunjin said, offering you his hand again, his smile soft. "Let's get you home before you catch a cold."

You took his hand, still laughing, and together you walked away from the street, the sound of the rain now a faint memory in the background. But it didn't matter anymore—the moment you shared, dancing in the rain, would stay with you long after the storm had passed.