seventeen imagines

don't listen in secret • seokmin

"Hey Seokmin!" Lots of people greeted the popular boy as he walked down the hallway. The polite boy would greet them back and smile.

"Y/N!" He called out to you.

You turned around and met eyes with the smiling boy, "Hi!" Closing your locker, you left school with him. Today was the last day of school before a short break and everyone wanted to leave as soon as possible.

At school, everyone loved Seokmin, he was known as Mr. Smile. He would always lift the mood in a room and make everyone smile. Lots of people admired him for that, especially the girls. It surprised everyone when he asked you out, the quiet girl in the back of the class.

You have only been dating for about 3 weeks and you've definitely fallen for him a lot more.

Seokmin started to talk about his day, you occasionally giving your input. You loved hearing him talk about what he did that day, especially when it came to singing. His face would light up and he would get very excited. You felt so lucky to see that.

"Hey," he took your hand and intertwined his fingers with yours, "You cold?" The autumn season had arrived and the temperature was low.

You shake your head, "I wish I had a scarf though."

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Entering the park, you walked through the familiar path. The two of you would always come here after school and spend time together. Walking over to the lake, you sat down on the cold rocks. Enjoying each other's presence in the silence, you relaxed. You could hear the water crash against the rocks, the birds chirping and the wind rustling through the trees.

Seokmin would often talk and share multiple things. He has opened up to you and you've learnt a lot about him ever since you two started dating.

"Y/N?" He said breaking the silence, "What do you dream of?"

"Uh," You hesitate, not expecting the sudden deep question, "World Peace?"

"Everyone dreams of that, what are your dreams in life?"

You freeze and it suddenly feels like you've been asked this question before.

"Y/N?"

You blink a few times and look at the confused boy, "Sorry I spaced out. What about you?"

"I want to become a singer!" He says excitedly, but his face falls soon after. "But I wanted to learn more about you, not me."

He sighs and runs a hand through his hair, "It's like you don't want me to know anything about you."

You could hear the frustration in his voice. "But - " you begin, but your boyfriend cuts you off.

"I've been trying to get to know you for the past 3 weeks but you won't let me in. How are we suppose to be in a relationship when I know nothing about you? How am I suppose to be your boyfriend?" His voice cracks in desperation as he lets out his feelings, you felt the urgency in his words.

A gust of cold wind sweeps through the empty park and you feel your skin erupt into goosebumps.

"I'm sorry," you lamely say as you look down at the calm water. "I was in a bad relationship before and my self defence is what keeps me from opening up to you."

Fiddling with the sleeve of your sweater, you wait for a reply.

"Well is there a chance of you opening up to me?" His voice was filled with hope.

Silence settles around the two of you as the mood darkens. Knowing what would happen if you give him false hope, you don't say anything. Your heart pounds as you know what's gonna happen next.