ONESHOTS || MEANIE ● WONMIN

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Incoming video call from Jeon Wonwoo – IT Department

Mingyu was sprawled out on his bed when he received a video call from someone completely unexpected. He blinked at the name on the screen, making sure he wasn't misreading it.

"Jeon Wonwoo?" he muttered, brows furrowing as he double-checked. "As in... that guy who fixed my laptop? What could he possibly be calling me for?"

Nonetheless, Mingyu accepted the call. His eyes narrowed at the screen, not quite expecting what he saw.

On the display was a piece of paper held up to the camera with something scribbled on it:

"Hi there, Mingyu! This is Hoshi btw. You're on mute so we can't hear you, but I'm just playing a little prank on him lol. Serves him right for annihilating me in Mario Kart!"

The paper disappeared, replaced by Hoshi's grinning face filling the screen. Mingyu mouthed a silent "What the hell?" before laughing at his friend's antics.

Hoshi, being the ever-lively menace he was, pressed a finger to his lips and giggled before stepping aside revealing what looked like the kitchen area of what Mingyu assumed to be Wonwoo's place.

The phone was propped up in a way that made it look like it was hidden among some condiments on the kitchen table.

Mingyu sighed, not really seeing the point of this prank, and was just about to end the call when Wonwoo suddenly stepped into the kitchen, his hands full of dishes. Mingyu watched as the pale man quietly turned on the faucet, his back moving calmly as he began washing the plates.

Every now and then, Hoshi popped into view at the edge of the screen just to check if Mingyu was still watching before dipping out again, probably to play around in the living room.

It was that kind of night. Boredom was gnawing at Mingyu. He had already done everything he wanted to do, exhausted all his usual hobbies, and was now stuck in that miserable loop of just lying in bed and rotting away. So, when he read about Hoshi's prank... yeah, he figured he might as well indulge in it.

Mingyu didn't really know Wonwoo all that well. The only things he knew about the guy were that he studies in the IT department and is close friends with one of his basketball teammates. The same gremlin currently behind this prank. Other than that, Mingyu just thought of Wonwoo as another face he occasionally saw on campus. Not exactly the most memorable person.

Then again, Wonwoo wasn't the friendliest either. Mingyu had tried talking to him once during a drinking party, only to be met with nods and short replies. After that, he figured the two of them were never really going to click.

Watching him from this angle, in this new setting, made Mingyu feel something. It was odd. Nameless for now, since he literally couldn't quite tell what it was. Maybe refreshing? Or perhaps... curious?

There was just something about the strangeness of the whole situation that made Mingyu want to stay on the call, even though all he could see was Wonwoo's back as he washed the dishes.

Mingyu propped his head up with one hand, quietly watching. Somehow, his mind began to clear as he listened to the soft clinking of glasses and plates. Add to that the steady flow of water. Almost like some kind of accidental ASMR.

Then he heard it.

A low, velvety voice.

It sang.

Mesmerizing. Pulling Mingyu in like a spell.

It was Wonwoo—casually singing "My Everything " by NCT U.

The song held a special place in Mingyu's heart for its captivating lyrics and melody. He had even sworn to himself that he'd play it at his wedding someday. Hearing that same song now sung in that voice, made his heart, the poor thing, running a marathon on its own as he listened.