Flowers (Zico Short Story)

Chapter Four

Chapter Four

"So I figured out who sent you the flowers." Mino smirked at you.

You shot up from your chair, "who!?"

"Not saying~" he teased.

"Yah don't do this to me!"

"Sorry but, don't wanna ruin anything."

"Okay...?"

"You'll see." He ruffled your hair smiling. Mino couldn't wait for the moment you ran to him euphoric about Zico asking you.

***

Six votes. It all came down to six votes to decide the winner. Your stomach sank as it was announced that Brand New's team won.

How? You weren't sure. You had to stand by and watch as Blacknut bashed your best friend. You get that it's a diss, but he just crossed a line. To you the whole idea of a diss battle just seemed vulgar, but then again you aren't the one who wants to be a famous MC.

"I'm sure it'll be fine." You cooed rubbing Mino's back softly. Everyone was upset, even you. Now someone from Zico's team would be saying goodbye- it just wasn't fair.

"Yeah..." He said dismissively.

"You just should've slapped him or something." You mumbled.

"That'd make me worse than him, but I still would've liked to."

"Yeah." You sighed, "I'm gonna give you some time okay?" Mino just simply nodded as you left him alone to vent however he wanted.

Things seemed pretty tense at the moment, you had no clue what to do. You wanted someone to chat with, but that didn't seem like it would happen.

Wandering around you continued to help out where you could. Eventually you were just told to go home.

The one day you didn't drive to work would be the time you got let out at night. This'll be a fun walk or bus ride.

"Need a ride?" You jumped at the figure standing behind you. It was Zico.

"I don't want to be a bother."

"It's dark, and you didn't drive today. I'm not letting you even walk anywhere." You could see the serious look in his eye.

"Ah well, if you're sure..."

"Positive. Come on." He wrapped an arm around your shoulder walking you to his car (which was nice dang). Being next to his body you felt warm, comforted.

"Are you okay?" He opened the passenger door for you as you asked him the question. You couldn't help but feel worried for him seeing as it is his team.

He sighed getting in and then answering you, "I guess. Just upset but I'll get over it."

"That's good."

"Is Mino okay?"

"He'll be fine too. I've noticed the media's already all over this."

"Yeah, at least their taking Mino's side."

You sighed, "yeah, but maybe they're being too harsh on Blacknut."

"It was his rap, he's going to have to deal with the consequences." Talking to Zico you could tell how different your opinions were about certain things. He could be a bit harsh where as you always made sure to be sweet.

"This is me." You smiled as he pulled over in front of your apartment building.

"I'll walk you up."

"You don't need to..." You insisted.

"Yes I do. You never know." He opened his car door getting out rather quickly. Right as you went to get out, he helped you immediately.

"I don't-"

He put a finger to your lips, "shh, don't argue." You just nodded heading inside with the older and much taller guy following behind you.

You felt shocked as you felt a warmth engulf your hand. The feeling on skin on skin like this was new for you, never had anyone held your hand before... A blush creeped up on your cheeks due to Zico taking your hand into his, your fingers intertwined.

Since you're only on the second floor you took the stairs as usual. The two of you remained silent, but yet it wasn't awkward. Which was surprising.

You removed your hand from Zico's to get out your keys once you stopped in front of your door. Grace is at her boyfriend's tonight so she won't be able to let you in. And that's why you couldn't drive to work. (Why need two cars when you two practically do everything together).

"Again thanks for taking me home."

"Of course."

"Would you like to come in? If-"

"Sure I'd like that." You allowed him to go in first before you. He smiled seeing how cute your place was, it seemed a lot like you.

"Would you like something to eat or drink?"

"No, I'm perfectly fine thank you though."

"Y-yeah."

"Do you live with someone?" He asked casually.

"My friend Grace. She's at her boyfriend's."

"Oh okay..." You pulled on him so he'd sit. He smiled at you brushing some hair behind your ear, "you're so cute, you know that..."

Your eyes widened in shock at his comment, "n-no."

His lips touched your forehead, "yes."

Then it dawned on you. Why Mino teased you about liking him and then telling you that he knew who sent the flowers. It was Zico.

"Jiho?"

"Hmm?" His hand ran across your jawline.

"It was you wasn't it?"

"Depends what I did." He smirked.

"You're the flower sender."

"About time you figured it out." You felt giddy inside hearing him say that. You thought it was childish to hope it'd be him, guess not.

"W-why?"

"Why not? You're beautiful and well..." His voice became quiet and really rushed, "ireallyreallylikeyoumorelikeinlovewithyouactually."

You understood him perfectly, "r-really?"

"Yeah." He smiled at you, "I'm going to ask you now then..."

"Ask me what?" You blurted out dumbly.

Zico placed his hand on the side of your face tenderly, "(Y/N), will you be my girlfriend?"

A sudden rush of something raced through you, a smile taking over your lips, "y-yes Jiho."

"Oh thank god, I almost thought Mino was playing with me." A sigh of relief escaped his lips.

"Don't worry he's not." You smiled at him.

"I'm glad that you're mine now." Zico pulled you into a tight hug.

"Me too." You whispered against his chest with his arms securely around you.

Your head rested in the crook of his neck, you could feel his patterned breathing as you relaxed against him. No words were needed for this moment, just being together finally was enough.