ATEEZ Imagines

Seonghwa ✦ The Bet

Published: February 13, 2020
Rewritten: February 8, 2023

Word count: 5,583

Y/n is the same age as Seonghwa
For storyline purposes, the word "oppa" gets used 5 times. This is the only imagine that uses it. If that bothers you, please skip.

DO NOT read or interact if you're under 14

Your good friend Seonghwa had invited you over to his group's dorm to hang out with him, which you were over the moon about. It had been a while since you last saw him so you were really looking forward to this visit. You stood at their front entrance with your finger hovering over the button on the door camera.
When you and Seonghwa became friends, he had just debuted in an idol group. You remember the first time you met his bandmates, he had introduced you as his "foreign friend". He was so proud of that for some reason.
You chuckled softly at the memory before pressing the button on the doorbell system.
"Hi Y/n!" Mingi's voice rang loudly through the speaker causing you to wince slightly.
"Hello, Mingi." You greeted him, putting your face close to the camera.
You could hear his muffled laughter from outside the dorm. A few seconds later the door swung open and Mingi's head popped out, greeting you with a smile.
"Come on in."

Kicking your shoes off by the door, you moved further into the dorm spotting Hongjoong on the living room floor with a pair of shoes in front of him, markers and an array of paints scattered about.
"Being an artist again?" You inquired.
"Mhm." He nodded, a proud smile on his face.
"Y/n!" San's loud voice echoed down the hallway, the bubbly male appearing moments later, running towards you with outstretched arms.
You were quick go brace yourself for the tight, bone-crushing hug you were about to receive.
His body crashed into yours moments later, strong arms wrapping around your form as he lifted you off the ground in a tight hug.
"Hi San." You grunted.
"Yah!"
Glancing up, you saw Seonghwa walk into the room.
"You're going to crush her." He scolded.
"Sorry, Seonghwa." San murmured, bottom lip stuck out in a pout as he set you down.
"Don't apologize to me."
"Sorry, Y/n." San said cutely.
"It's fine. No worries."
"Now it's my turn." Seonghwa grinned, walking over to pull you into his embrace.
Your heart fluttered in your chest as you reciprocated the hug, giving him a light squeeze.
"Come on." He started pulling you out of the living room and down the hallway to the room he shared with Hongjoong.

You made yourself comfortable on the bottom bunk, grabbing one of Seonghwa's pillows to hold while he took a seat beside you.
"How've you been?" You asked him.
"Busy." He sighed. "So busy."
"I bet. You guys just had a comeback so I'm sure you're doing something almost every day."
"We are. Today is one of the days we haven't had an interview or a performance."
"Wow."
"Yeah. It's exhausting, but I gain energy from seeing the fans." He smiled fondly. "All the effort is worth it."
The corners of your lips twitched upwards in response to what he said. He has a lot of love for Atinys and you know they have just as much for him.
"Did you watch our performance?" He asked.
"Of course I did! I saw the music video, listened to the whole album, and I've seen your performance on Mnet."
A light blush tinted his cheeks as he fought back a shy smile. "Really?"
"Mhm." You nodded.
"Have you bought the album yet?"
"Ah. No, I forgot to preorder it and I haven't gotten a chance to go out and buy it yet, but I will."
"Oh." He murmured, standing up from the bed and walking over to his closet.
You watched him confusedly as he opened the door, reaching inside for something.
"It's a shame you don't... have one." He beamed, pulling out their brand new album.
"Are you serious?" You squeaked excitedly.
"Yes. Just for you." He grinned holding the album out. "I was going to wrap it, but I decided to just hide it for when you came over."
"Seonghwa, you're awesome!" You hugged him tightly to show your gratitude.
"Here. Open it." He handed the album to you and sat back down on the bed, watching in anticipation.