stray kids imagines

hyunjin | star-crossed

ʳᵉᵠᵘᵉˢᵗᵉᵈ ᵇʸ YaraFadel0
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fluff / 1179
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the world outside the sleek black car was a blur of lights and skyscrapers as the driver navigated through seoul's bustling streets.

you sat with your fingers interlaced with hyunjin's, your head resting against his shoulder. the warmth of his palm against yours was reassuring, even though a flurry of nerves fluttered in your stomach.

meeting his bandmates was a big deal, and though you'd been dating hyunjin for a year, you knew how much they meant to him.

"they're going to love you, angel," hyunjin murmured, his soft voice breaking through the quiet hum of the car. he turned his head slightly to press a kiss to your temple, his lips lingering there for a moment. "but I get it if you're nervous."

you tilted your head up to look at him, his features softened under the dim light spilling in through the car window. "a little," you admitted, your lips curving into a small smile. "I mean, they're like family to you. what if I don't live up to their expectations?"

hyunjin's dark eyes filled with a gentle intensity as he leaned in closer, his free hand cupping your cheek. "you're everything I could ever dream of and more, baby," he said, his thumb brushing against your skin. "they'll see how amazing you are, just like I do."

his words sent a warmth coursing through you, melting away some of the nervousness. you reached up to trace the delicate lines of his jaw, appreciating the way he leaned into your touch like a cat basking in sunlight.

"alright, mr. romantic," you teased softly, earning a lopsided grin from him. "I'll try to stop worrying."

"that's my girl," he whispered, leaning down to steal a quick kiss. the driver cleared his throat gently, reminding you both of his presence, and hyunjin chuckled against your lips before pulling away. "looks like we're here."

the car came to a smooth stop in front of jyp entertainment's towering building. the sight of it was intimidating, but hyunjin was by your side in an instant, his hand still firmly holding yours as he led you inside. his presence alone made you feel braver.

...

the walk through the building was surreal. you'd grown up in the spotlight, with cameras flashing and crowds cheering since you were seven years old. but this was hyunjin's world, and it felt different. special.

when you reached the practice room, hyunjin paused in front of the door, turning to face you. his hand rose to tuck a strand of hair behind your ear, his gaze tender. "ready, my love?"

you nodded, your nerves fading slightly at his affection. "ready."

hyunjin opened the door, and the chatter inside quieted as seven faces turned toward you. the room was filled with a mix of curiosity and excitement, their expressions lighting up as they took in your presence.

"hyunjin's here!" chan exclaimed, breaking the brief silence. his warm smile put you at ease immediately. "and he brought someone special, I see."

hyunjin grinned, pulling you gently forward. "everyone, this is my girlfriend," he introduced proudly. "baby, these are the guys - bang chan, lee know, changbin, han, felix, seungmin, and i.n."

you gave a polite bow, a small smile gracing your lips. "it's so nice to meet all of you. hyunjin's told me so much about you."

"finally!" han said, practically bouncing on his feet as he approached you. "we've been waiting to meet the famous girlfriend for ages."

"and you're even prettier in person," felix added, his voice tinged with awe as he studied you. "wow, hyunjin wasn't kidding when he said you're stunning."

heat rose to your cheeks at the compliment, and hyunjin shot felix a playful glare. "hey, that's my girlfriend you're gawking at," he teased, earning a laugh from everyone in the room.

chan stepped forward, his demeanour calm and welcoming. "it's great to finally meet you. hyunjin's been pretty smitten since the day he met you."

your eyes flicked to hyunjin, who was looking at you with an unabashedly adoring smile. "I might be guilty of that," he admitted, earning a round of good-natured teasing from his bandmates.

...

the evening passed in a whirlwind of laughter, stories, and lighthearted banter. the members made you feel like part of their family, their easygoing personalities melting away any lingering nerves.

hyunjin stayed close to you throughout, his arm draped around your shoulders or his hand resting on your knee. he was tactile, constantly showing his affection in small, tender gestures that didn't go unnoticed by the others.

"so," minho began as the conversation lulled, his sharp eyes narrowing playfully. "what's the most annoying thing about hyunjin? we won't tell him, promise."

you laughed, meeting hyunjin's mock-offended gaze. "hmm... he steals my skincare products all the time," you said, earning a chorus of laughter from the group.

"hey, I only use the good stuff because you spoil me," hyunjin protested, pulling you closer and pressing a kiss to your temple. "besides, it works, doesn't it?"

"can't argue with that," you replied, running a finger along his flawless jawline. his skin practically glowed, a testament to your carefully curated skincare stash.

...

as the night wore on, the members slowly began to disperse, heading off to tend to their own schedules. soon, it was just you, hyunjin, and chan left in the practice room. the leader gave you both a knowing smile as he stood to leave.

"you're good for him," chan said warmly, smiling at you. "thanks for making our hyunjin so happy."

"thank you for saying that," you replied softly. "he makes me happy too."

once chan left, the room felt quieter, more intimate. hyunjin turned to you, his dark eyes reflecting the soft glow of the overhead lights. "see? that wasn't so bad, was it?"

you shook your head, smiling as you wrapped your arms around his neck. "not bad at all. they're all really sweet."

hyunjin's hands settled on your waist, pulling you closer. "told you they'd love you," he said, his voice low and teasing. he leaned down to brush his lips against yours, the kiss slow and lingering. it felt like a promise, filled with all the love and adoration he had for you.

when he pulled away, he pressed his forehead against yours, his eyes searching yours. "you mean the world to me, angel," he whispered. "thank you for being by my side."

tears prickled at the corners of your eyes at the sincerity in his voice. you reached up to cradle his face in your hands, your thumbs brushing over his cheekbones. "I love you, hyunjin," you said, your voice barely above a whisper. "more than anything."

he smiled, his expression so full of affection it made your heart ache. "I love you too, baby. always."

he leaned down to kiss you again, his lips moving against yours with a tenderness that made the rest of the world fade away. in his arms, you felt like the most cherished person on the planet.

and in that moment, you knew you were home.