Secret(Yeosang X Reader)

Happy Birthday

(Your POV)

Everyone curled up on the floor as if they've never been more comfortable. It was a pretty humorous sight, but I also didn't blame them. I could tell they worked hard today.

Suddenly, I felt awkward. I didn't know what to do next. I thought maybe I should leave, but I really didn't want to. I was having so much fun simply being around them. I decided to just join them. I sat on the floor and leaned against the wall, keeping my distance to give them their space. It actually was quite nice feeling the cool floor beneath me. I then saw Hongjoong come over and sit next to me. He gave me a nod and then turned his attention to his phone. His actions made me feel more included and I smiled.

The room was silent except for the little buzz of the air conditioning coming on. A few of the members were whispering to each other, but most of them were nearly asleep. I wasn't that tired, so I took out my phone and played some mindless games just as Hongjoong was.

Hongjoong didn't play on his phone for long. He set it down and began nodding off to sleep. That's when I looked over and saw Yeosang looking at me. He looked around at the others before scooting over to sit on the other side of me.

"I think Hongjoong is falling asleep," I whispered to Yeosang. He leaned his head over to see Hongjoong and smirked. Then he looked back at me with big, glossy eyes. For a second, I thought I would lose myself in his gaze. He looked so ethereal. Seeing him this close up, my breath was caught in my throat, but I felt like I had to say something else. I gulped and whispered, "How can he sleep sitting up like that?"

"Hongjoong can sleep in any position. That's just how he is," Yeosang replied.

"Really? I could never. I have to be lying down to sleep."

"Are you feeling sleepy right now?"

"N-no. I'm not actually." I broke eye contact with Yeosang and looked down at my hands.

"Me neither."

***

When I got home, I was so excited to call Nari.

"Hey (y/n)!" Nari answered the phone with delight.

"Hey! Did you enjoy the FaceTime?"

"Yes! Of course I did! I cannot believe I got to talk to them! And San's little kiss and wink... I don't know how I'm still alive honestly."

"Haha yeah. They're such flirts."

"Speaking of flirting, did you notice Hongjoong STARING at you??"

"H-huh...?"

"Oh my god, (y/n), he couldn't keep his eyes off you."

"What...? I didn't notice that."

"How?? Are you blind?"

"..."

Then I heard Nari gasp and say, "(y/n), what if Hongjoong actually has a crush on you?!"

"Haha no. That's ridiculous." I started thinking about all the interactions I've had with Hongjoong. 'He's been very charming... and maybe boardline flirty, but that's probably just his personality. I bet he is used to flirting with fans, so he naturally comes across as a flirt,' I thought. Then I remembered him coming over to sit by me as everyone was resting. 'I don't think that really meant anything... He just didn't want me to sit alone.' The next thought that came to mind was Yeosang sitting next to me shortly after Hongjoong did. I smiled at the thought.