It woke her up in the middle of the night, the sound of her phone. She slowly opened her eyes, groaning at the idea of having to answer his text at an unusual hour, yet again. Pushing herself to the side, she took the phone into her hands and looked at the time: 4:23 AM

 

17/02/12, 4:22 AM

Jung Daehyun: "Youngjae is being a again."

 

17/02/12, 4:23 AM

Jung Daehyun: "I seriously hate your brother."

 

A smile crept on her face as she read the texts. Her brother and Daehyun had a love-hate relationship, much like her and Daehyun. It was entertaining to see them bicker, even though sometimes it went too far.

 

17/02/12, 4:25 AM 

Jung Daehyun: "He'd hate me too if he knew all of my thoughts about you."

 

Y/N let out a little gasp and wondered if Daehyun was high again. Whenever he slipped and did drugs he would be way too straightforward with her. Truth be told, she did have feelings for Daehyun, but Y/N just wouldn't let it get any further than that.

To sum it up, Daehyun wasn't the kind of person a girl should trust. He had multiple girlfriends at once, one in every country he knew to speak the language of. And Daehyun knew a lot of languages. He had a pretty face, he knew how to work with that to get what he wanted. He cheated, he lied, he manipulated.

That was what made him interesting.

Fortunately, Daehyun didn't know that Y/N might have had a small crush on him. As far as he knew, she couldn't stand his guts and that made her a challenge. It wasn't that she was trying to play hard to get, but she knew better than to give into him. All his words were meaningless.

Youngjae had warned her hundreds of times about the boy's attention, telling her not to get involved with him, but Daehyun gets what he wants and soon enough he got her number and has been bugging her since. She was just one of many.

 

17/02/12 4:28 AM

Y/N: "How high are you?"

 

She pressed "send" and bit her lip. Something felt off about this.

 

17/02/12, 4:30 AM

Jung Daehyun: "The doctor says I'm 5'7."

 

17/02/12, 4:30 AM

Jung Daehyun: "I like to believe I'm at least 5'8."

 

17/02/12, 4:30 AM

Y/N: "Funny, but I'm serious. You said you would stop."

 

No answer came for some time and Y/N could only wander if she had said something wrong. Daehyun didn't like to talk about his problems but she thought it was best for him to acknowledge them.

 

17/02/12, 4:45 AM

Jung Daehyun: "hi serious. i'm drunk."

 

It was amazing how despite being drunk out of his mind, the boy still had more charisma in one little finger than most people had in their whole bodies.

 

17/02/12, 4:46 AM

Y/N: "Did something happen?"

 

17/02/12, 4:47 AM

Jung Daehyun: "Have you ever been in love?"

 

Y/N's eyes grew bigger, what was this boy doing? Couldn't he focus on one subject?

 

17/02/12, 4:48 AM

Y/N: "I don't think that's relevant right now."

 

17/02/12, 4:48 AM

Jung Daehyun: "It is"

 

17/02/12, 4:50 AM

Jung Daehyun: "I think I am."

 

He was what? This was extremely frustrating, it was like talking to a child. 

Y/N got out of her bed, made her way towards the dresser and got out a sweater and some pants.

 

17/02/12, 4:52 AM

Y/N: "I'm coming to get you, stay right there."

 

Goddamn her infatuation with Daehyun that made her take such reckless decisions. Goddamn her feelings for always wanting that boy safe. Sometimes she wondered why she couldn't just find a nice, educated boy that had no drug problem, wasn't a playboy and didn't mess with her head so much.

But then, it wouldn't be so interesting, would it?

She changed and picked her car keys. Honestly, she probably looked like hell right now, still sleepy, no makeup, her hair a mess, but she had to get to Daehyun before he did something stupid. 

As she drove down the street of their fancy neighborhood, she looked around for a house that was crowded with teenagers. Her brother, Daehyun and their group of friends were at a party thrown by Zelo. She had been invited as well, but decided to stay in for more than one reason.

For one, they had an exam tomorrow and Y/N wasn't as reckless as them. 

Also, she didn't want to see Daehyun. He always looked his best while partying.

Well that plan went to hell, didn't it?

She parked in front of a huge house, got out and headed towards the entrance. This reminded her of the time Daehyun broke her heart for the first time.

It was almost one year ago, in spring. Jongup was the one throwing a party at that time, to celebrate Himchan finally manning up and confessing to the girl he liked. Truth be told, they always threw parties for the dumbest reasons.

Y/N was just walking around the room, trying to spot a familiar face. Or, his face, rather. Daehyun had been flirting with her for quite some time and although she never really responded, she had high hopes.

That was one big mistake right there. Never trust Jung Daehyun.

When she finally spotted him, she was taken aback. He was as beautiful as ever, glowing underneath the dim lights. He had on a pastel pink dress shirt and long pants, looking as royal as ever. His hair was just recently dyed.

Y/N carefully approached him, making sure to be as cautious as possible.

When Daehyun spotted her coming, he gave her a soft smile and extended his hand towards her.

"So you did save me a dance after all?" he said, his body gliding towards her.

Usually, she would just roll her eyes and ignore his flirting, but tonight she didn't. She gave him her hand and let him take her to the middle of the dance floor.

"Better make it quick, we don't want Youngjae throwing a fit, do we?" 

His words always dripped a certain playfulness. Now that Y/N thinks back at it, it's ironic. She was just another toy after all. 

"I'm sure he would punch the prettiness out of your face." She started "Then what would you be left with?"

They slowly moved to the beat as Daehyun 's hands swayed her around. He threw his head back laughing. It was on rare occasions that you would catch him smile or laugh, Y/N treasured them greatly.

"You're always so mean to me." he turned her around, her back now facing him. He rested his head on her shoulder and hummed. "But it's alright, I like it."

"You like people insulting you?" she asked.

"No, I like challenges."

His hands made their way around her waist. At this point they were just swaying from side to side, not even minding the people around them. 

They must have stayed that way for quite some time, until the music changed to something more upbeat. Daehyun took her to the side, to one of the small sofas in the sitting area. 

They sat down and he took out his phone, looking at it and then smiling at her.

"I'll be right back." He said and got up.

What he didn't realize was that, in his hurry to get away, he had left his phone behind. When the screen lit up, Y/N couldn't help but read the notification.

 

16/04/23, 11:56 PM

New York #3: "I'll see you in the back."

 

She raised her eyebrow at that. What did the display name even stand for? Out of curiosity, she got up and made her way to the back. On her way, she unlocked his phone and took a look at his contacts.

England

China

Japan

Japan #2

Australia

And many more. 

Y/N looked up and sure enough, there was Daehyun, whispering and laughing with another girl. For someone who knew the way the boy worked, she was more hurt than she should have been. Of course, Y/N was just another girl on his list. Why did she even expect otherwise?

She made her way out, leaving his phone with Himchan and went home.

Time passed and surely one would have expected for her feelings to change, but they were stubborn it seemed, because one year later they were stronger than ever.

And now here she was, at a party again, looking for him.

She made her way to Yongguk who was sited at a table with his girlfriend. Y/N never really got to talk to her, but she seemed nice.

"Have you seen Daehyun?" Y/N asked, making Yongguk look up from his girlfriend and shake his head no. She could read the sympathy in his eyes. Was that what people thought of her? They felt sorry for her? She could only agree with them.

"Try looking for him upstairs."

Y/N ran up the stairs and went directly to Zelo's room, knowing that if there was any place where Daehyun would hide, it would be in his friend's room.

And sure enough there he was, on his bed, looking up at the ceiling.

"I didn't think you would come." His voice was raspy, his throat probably burning from the alcohol.

"And let you do something stupid? You've been clean for a few months and I would like to keep it that way."

Daehyun turned his head and looked at her, pure admiration in his eyes. Truly, Y/N had always been there for him and maybe that was one of the reasons he fell for her. She knew how ed up he was and yet never left. His heart twisted and turned when he looked at her take out one of Zelo's shirts from a drawer and come to him, worry in her eyes.

He knew he didn't deserve someone as sweet as her, not after initially trying to play with her, but he was grateful. He was stupid, but grateful.

He took the shirt out of her hands and stood up, only then noticing that his was stained with what seemed to be wine. Or blood. Who knows?

He lifted his shirt and watched as Y/N's cheeks flamed alive. She turned towards the wall and he smirked. Her innocence was endearing.

"Done." He said after a while "You can look me in the eyes now."

She turned around slowly, letting out a sigh of relief when she saw that he wasn't lying.

She gave out her hand and Daehyun gladly accepted. He stumbled into her, barely able to stand on his feet. Y/N couldn't help but notice how, despite being drunk out of his mind, he still looked effortlessly beautiful.

"Where are you taking me?" He asked, focusing on her side profile.

"To your apartment, I doubt you would want your parents to see you like this."

Daehyun scoffed.

"As if they'd care."

Y/N could only sigh at that. His parents truly cared for him, but he was too much of a mess to see that.

She got him in the backseat of her car and then got in herself. Not feeling like talking, Y/N turned up the radio and started driving.

Daehyun was quietly singing along to the songs in the back, which made her calm down a bit. His voice always had that effect.

"You still haven't told me what happened."

Daehyun tapped on the glass along with the beat.

"I'm in love."

Y/N bit back the gasp that almost made its way out. Was he still drunk? What was he talking about? She never even heard him talk about having a girlfriend.

"You...have a girlfriend?" she asked.

"No." He mumbled, his face against the window. "She doesn't feel the same way."

What an idiot, Y/N thought. She still has to meet a girl that wouldn't fall for Daehyun's charm.

"That's kind of impossible." She said softly.

The boy stopped his humming and looked at the back of her head.

"How so?" he asked, leaning forward in his seat.

"Isn't, like, everyone in love with you?" Y/N only realized her mistake after she said those words.

"Even you?"

The silence was enough of an answer for Daehyun.

"Stop the car."

Panicked, Y/N parked in the nearest opening, thinking that the boy must have gotten sick. She turned around to ask but Daehyun was already out of the car, making his way toward her side. He opened her door and dragged her out, then proceeded to crowd her against it.

"What are your feelings towards me, Y/N?" He asked, his face so near hers. Y/N felt as if he was looking in her soul, his eyes piercing her heart. He was leaning with one hand against the car, the other one on her waist. She was flustered, her body on fire.

All words died in when Daehyun asked again. She didn't know what to say or where to start. How does even one admit to loving another? So she did the first thing that came to her mind.

She kissed him, she kissed Daehyun.

His hands cupped her cheeks, immediately responding to her. It was blissful, finally being able to hold her close.

"You two! What do you think you're doing?"

The two broke apart, only to see a police officer coming towards them.

"."

"Run."

They both got in the car and Y/N drove away. Daehyun opened the window, waving goodbye to the policeman and laughing.

They both had big smiles on their faces and even though Y/N didn't drink anything, she felt as if she was drunk. She pulled in to the driveway in front of his apartment.

Daehyun turned towards her, and touched his lips, swollen from the kiss. He smiled at her and leaned in to peck her lips, then gently touched her face.

"You're beautiful."

Y/N's skin was buzzing with electricity, she would have said more but Daehyun was out of the car and in front of his building in a second, waving happily at her.

"See you tomorrow!" He yelled at her, making a heart out of his hands. It was weird seeing him like this, so happy and entranced.

She waved back at him and watched him go inside, her heart bursting with joy. Y/N was about to start the car when she felt her phone vibrate.

 

17/02/12, 7:23 AM

Jung Daehyun: "If that wasn't clear enough, I'm kind of in love with you."