A Date To Remember

Imperfectly Perfect
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2:14 pm

 

"I don't have anything to wear!" 

 

A huge whine left your lips with a groan, as you threw another piece of dress on your bed with other dresses, but this dress landed on Sarang's head, covering her face who was sitting at the edge of your bed. 

 

"What's wrong with this cranky girl?!" She exclaimed, removing the dress off her head with a glare following behind towards you while a chuckle erupted by her side. 

 

Looking over to the direction, she threw a glare at Seulgi, munching her chips and she stopped after receiving the glare. "Okay, sorry but she just reminded me of Baek because he was acting exactly like her on their first date." 

 

"But I can't get her, seriously." Your mom remarked, with her baffled look towards you. "Not long ago, you just wore whatever caught your sight but now you're whining about not having any dresses?" 

 

"That was because she didn't have a boyfriend then." Sarang commented, with a teasing wriggle of her eyebrows towards her best friend who was now blushing over the comment and the three of the ladies laughed as you got back to her fumbling with your closet again. 

 

Apparently, today Baekhyun and you were going on a date. An official date which you both haven't been to since you both have been dating and though you didn't care about how you look, but this time you wanted to look good. 

 

"Geez! Step aside now." 

 

Sarang propped herself up from the bed, as she shoved you aside where you narrowed your eyes at her with a pout, while watching her fiddling with your wardrobe closely until her eyes lit up as she fished out a dress. 

 

"Here, now go and change." She placed the dress in your hands before pushing your back towards the bathroom as you walked inside without complaining. 

 

And as soon as you walked out, their eyes had sparkled with their jaws slightly hanging and you felt yourself blushing as you instantly stood infront of the mirror to look at yourself. 

 

As much as the dress was looking good from the eyes, it was looking beautiful hugging your figure perfectly. The purple dress, printed with some lavender flowers was reaching down your knees, it had a V-shaped neck, and the full sleeves were in a trumpet style. 

 

"Woah~" Seulgi exclaimed, but ended up coughing in her chips which she forgot she was munching as she instantly ran out of the room to get water with mom following her while you and Sarang just shook your heads. 

 

"Come on, I'll give you some touch up of makeup." She clapped her hands excitedly, and pushed you down on the chair by your shoulders and began to do her thing while you just sat there patiently watching her painting your face. 

 

"And done!" 

 

A while later, Sarang had finally withdrawn her hands back while stepping aside with her wide smile as she stared at your reflection in the mirror while you slowly opened your eyes to see your reflection. 

 

Your lips curved upwards in a smile, liking the way your face was shining with a simple touch up and your hair in an updo style. "Yah, leave the photography and start your makeup channel." 

 

She burst out laughing, awkwardly like she does whenever she gets complimented. "Shut up, you're making me shy now." 

 

"OMG! Look at this beauty!" 

 

An exclamation erupted with a sound of thud of your room door which burst open as Seulgi barged in back with your mom behind, as she had a gentle smile on her lips. 

 

"Awe, my sweetie looks so pretty." She beamed, caressing your face and about to kiss your forehead but Sarang extended her arm between your faces. "No, auntie, the makeup would ruin it like that, I'll take your kiss on her behalf." 

 

Though your mom rolled her eyes but still kissed her cheek, making her giggle where Seulgi also hugged her from behind, while you pouted at the sight but eventually smiled afterwards. 

 

Another hour passed, Seulgi and Sarang had gone to her house which was just across from your home, you had taken your purse in your hand and hung your black denim jacket over your forearm before slipping your feet in your comfy white sneakers. 

 

The doorbell rang and a content smile curved on your lips, knowing who would be the person behind the door. "Mom, Baekhyun is here!" 

 

With that shout, your feet had marched toward the door and as soon as you opened it, you were right. He was standing there, his hair styled up, in his black jeans paired up with a black button down underneath the black leather jacket. 

 

And now you have to admit, black looks way too good on him or it's just he makes it look every damn thing good on him. 

 

You were so lost in your thoughts, that you didn't realize how his eyes were gazing at you with slightly widened, and stunned ones. 

 

"Wow." 

 

That was the first word escaped from his parted lips, his heart fluttering at the sight and you blinked, snapping out as warmth crawled through your cheeks while your lips couldn't stop stretching in a smile. 

 

"What are you supposed to be?" He questioned, stepping inside as he stood towering your figure as the corner of lips turned up. "Ms. Lavender?" 

 

 With a little chuckle, you rolled your eyes. "What about you? Are you supposed to be a vampire?" 

 

He looked down for a second, as he bit his lower lip before chuckling and nodded as his smile turned into a playful one. "Yes, and I am gonna eat you up." 

 

Cupping your face, his head tilted as he leaned towards your neck letting out a soft roar playfully while you giggled, pushing him away. "No way!" 

 

Kissing your cheek, he leaned away as his hands stopped right by the curve of your waist as he stared at you with his ever loving eyes. "You look really beautiful, Daisy." 

 

And as always, you could never fight the warmth thumping your heart under his gaze as you smiled. "Thank you, and you don't look so bad yourself." 

 

"I know." 

 

"Yeah right." 

 

"Okay, I am ready too." 

 

Both of you turned to your mom, stepping down the stairs as she stood infront of you both, where her eyes averted to Baekhyun with a delightful smile. 

 

"Omg, Baekhyun-ah, you look so handsome." 

 

He chuckled, a little bit shyly as he scratched his nap. "Thank you, but are you going on a date too? You're looking pretty, Ms. Universe." 

 

"Shut up, you brat." She slapped his arm playfully, and you rolled your eyes, while sliding your arms into your jacket. "You know, if dad was here, he definitely would have knocked you out of the house." 

 

"I doubt it." Baekhyun uttered, confidently and to your surprise, your mom also nodded. "I also doubt it, he would have loved him." 

 

"Right?" Baekhyun raised his eyebrows, smirking at you. "Or you're just jealous that I was going to be adored more than you." 

 

"Whatever." 

 

You scoffed, rolling your eyes and he laughed along with your mom as the three of you walked out of the house with his palm sliding through yours gently while another arm was draped around your mom's shoulder. 

 

With them laughing, you couldn't even stay mad as no matter what, these two were your most favorite people. 

 

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It was 4 in the evening, and you were currently at the Orphanage to meet everyone and specially Haneul, who was going to be adopted by a well off family. Everyone was happy for him but at the same time, sad too since he was leaving in a while, especially Sara who was pouting once in a while. 

 

"Hey, big guy!" 

 

Baekhyun chuckled at the boy, sitting by the stairs of the backyard entrance, and took a seat beside him as he ruffled his hair. "Are you sad?"

 

"I don't know." Haneul answered honestly, as a pout formed on his lips and Baekhyun stared at him silently, understanding his tangled mind. "You are happy to go but sad to leave, is that it?" 

 

Haneul raised his head, to look at him in surprise. "Yes, hyung. I am happy that I will have mom and dad but….I will miss everyone here, and what if everyone forgets me?" 

 

Baekhyun's lips parted at his words, coming to realize how much this kid has been bottling up his mind. 

 

"Yah, why would we forget you?!" 

 

A high pitched exclaim came behind them, but it definitely wasn't a woman's and as both of them looked back, only to find Sara standing with an angry pout with you standing behind her. 

 

Stomping her feet, Sara sat beside Haneul who was now close to weeping, while Baekhyun had shifted away from him to make you sit beside Haneul as you knew him well and could understand him well right now. 

 

"Right, who says we wouldn't miss you?" You caressed his head, and it made him cry while your heart sank at the familiar feeling, reminding of the day when you were being adopted and going from this place which was like your home back then. 

 

"Noona, did you also cry when you were leaving?" Haneul's unexpected question left you baffled for a second and you slowly nodded. "I did, but then I knew that I was getting mom and dad and a new home and that I would always come to this place, so I didn't cry anymore." 

 

"I am sure, your new parents are going to be so good and welcoming and will always make you happy." Baekhyun uttered beside you, and you felt yourself nodding at his words while feeling his hand grasping yours warmly and caressing it, like he just knew you were needing this now. 

 

"Then, I will not cry anymore." Haneul wiped his tears. "I will go with my parents and study hard and when I'm grown up, I will make you my girlfriend, Noona." 

 

You blinked a couple of times before bursting out laughing which made Haneul and Sara laugh too, while Baekhyun propped his chin on your shoulder from behind. "You can't, big guy because she's mine now." 

 

You slightly nudged his arm, while he just gave a smile before Sara made him face her. "You can ask me then." 

 

At that, Haneul's pout formed a wide smile. "Okay!" 

 

Baekhyun and you laughed at them, as Sara stood up while holding out her hand to Haneul which he grasped, as he stood up before disappearing inside. 

 

"You okay, Daisy?" 

 

You heard him behind, and nodded while leaning your back against his chest as your head laid against his shoulder while his arms wound around you with his cheek leaning over your head. 

 

"It just suddenly brought some memories back." You uttered, and he hummed. "I can tell." 

 

"You always do." You chuckled, playing with his hands and he kissed your head. "In a way, I think it's good or else, I wouldn't have met you." 

 

"And then I wouldn't have been this much happier." You leaned away to face him. "What would have happened if we had never met or talked?" 

 

He stared at you blankly. "I guess, our life would have been the same as before, and I definitely would have been single." 

 

"Why is that?" You tilted your head, confusingly and he reached out, brushing his fingers through your bangs as a smile crept on his lips. "Because there's no one other than you who could handle me like you do, and love me like you do." 

 

"Can't argue with that." You chuckled, before he took your hand to kiss the back of your hand, while his eyes bored into yours intently. "And I would have never loved anyone this much." 

 

And you had nothing to say, as your lips were curved in a blissful smile while caressing his cheek with your thumb. "Then, I am glad that we met, I am so glad." 

 

"Of course, you are." He whispered, grinning as he leaned in slowly to brush his lips against yours softly, pulling you in a gentle and loving kiss as he mumbled against your lips. 

 

"And, so am I." 

 

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5:36 pm 

 

His hand against yours, which he kept swinging lightly as you both were having a sidewalk by the han river together. 

 

The weather seemed to be cold, the hustle bustle of people continued as always, and the sun was ready to set down in some moments like usual but this evening never seemed so beautiful before. 

 

"Thank goodness, you're not wearing those heels today." 

 

Baekhyun remarked, his eyes glancing down at your sneakers with a satisfied face and you pursed your lips, nodding. "Of course, I wouldn't want to spend my date limping around." 

 

"On second thought, it's good because your legs are already pretty and," He trailed off, as his head tilted down again, his eyes turning playful as his grin on his lips. "Heels would have made them even more pretty." 

 

A soft smile curved on your lips, which turned mischievous as you raised your eyebrows. "On second thought." 

 

His forehead creased, as you turned to him. "I think I should wear heels next time." 

 

And the next second, his expression seemed to say I-knew-it, as a frown appeared between his eyebrows. "Are you teasing me?" 

 

You gave a playful shrug. "Who knows?" 

 

His feet halted, making you stop as you stared at him confused and before you could even react, he had leaned in pressing his lips against yours in a peck, before leaning away. 

 

Blinking a couple of times, a warm sensation crept through your neck to your cheeks as you snapped out, gasping subtly and slapped his arm before cupping your mouth. "Are you crazy?" 

 

"I clearly told you that I would kiss you if you said that word again." He uttered, and your eyes widened as you looked around. "Seriously? Here?" 

 

"Chill, Daisy." He chuckled, pulling away your hand and pecked your lips again. "No one cares." 

 

"Oh god." You gasped, with your jaw dropping and he laughed, but stopped when he saw your expression which literally made him run ahead as you chased him. 

 

However, he suddenly stopped and turned around while you weren't fast enough to stop as your body collided with his, where he had taken a hold of your waist, immediately lifting you up with a swirl while your arms around his neck as you squealed. 

 

"I can't with you, seriously." You mumbled, hiding your face in his neck as he placed you down on your feet, while too shy to look up and he giggled. "Seriously, no one cares, Daisy." 

 

"Really?" You raised your head, to roam your eyes around to find, literally no one caring as everyone was busy in their own things and you looked back at Baekhyun where a chuckle left your lips. "You're right." 

 

"Told ya." He tilted his head, with a smug grin and you rolled your eyes. "But you still can't do that." 

 

"No promises." He shrugged, slipping his hand through yours as you both walked ahead again with you just sighing at his words. 

 

Soon, both of you entered a bookstore where you have been a regular visitor and it was an old bookstore, and almost every old book is available here. You always have been a reader, and knowing your favorite book was just stored here, so you couldn't help but feel excited to read it and dragged Baekhyun here. 

 

Greeting the owner, who was an old aged man and he greeted you with a smile. "Oh, you're here Ji-Ah." 

 

"Yes, Ajjusshi." You smiled back, bowing to him and his gaze fell on Baekhyun who bowed, greeting him. "Hello." 

 

"Boyfriend?" He asked and you chuckled, nodding. "Yes, my boyfriend." 

 

"Great, and the book which you were waiting for is here already." He informed and your smile widened while Baekhyun couldn't help but chuckle at your excited self as you literally dragged him further. 

 

"Take that one." You pointed to the book, waiting for Baekhyun to grab it as it was on the upper shelf and he gave you a look and you knew that look very well as you tapped your foot excitedly. "Please." 

 

"Look at you." He gave you a look and you whined. "Come on!" 

 

"Yes, ma'am." He grabbed it and held it out for you where your smile widened, as you reached out to grab it but he pulled it back and you frowned. "We are not doing this here, Baek." 

 

You attempted to grab the book, hanging by his side where he instantly raised it up over his head and a pout formed on your lips as you tiptoed, reaching out to it with your one hand on his shoulder. 

 

His hand was quick to palm your lower back, as he pulled you closer to him while your eyes were glued to the book, thinking how to get it as you bit your lip pulling yourself up more on your toes and you almost reached it but he was fast enough to drop his arm down while pinning you against the shelf. 

 

"Give it back." You demanded, crossing your arms as you looked into his eyes and he stared back intently. "I thought we were on a date." 

 

"We are and this is a part of our date." You reasoned out, giving him a smile but to no avail as he continued to stare at you. "And what would be my part?" 

 

"Uh.. Your part would be," You trailed off, pondering as your lips curved upwards where he leaned in closer, pressing his forehead against yours. "Yeah?" 

 

"Reading me?" You whispered, as you held your breath when his eyes fell on your lips and so did yours as you noticed his lips curving up. "Right." 

 

"So let's go." 

 

You pecked his lips quickly, leaving him stunned for a moment and taking this chance, you ducked down getting out from his trap while grabbing the book and looked back at him. 

 

"Seriously?" He questioned, as he turned to you with a disbelief on his face as heat rushed up to his ear and you bit your lip, blushing while chuckling back as you took a hold of his hand to drag him to the sofa. 

 

Still, with a grumpy face, he obeyed your wish like an obedient child and found himself seated on the comfy sofa, with you beside him reading your favorite book with a smile on your lips and seeing the sight, his heart melt right away. 

 

He didn't want to come here at first, but getting the quiet atmosphere here was giving him a sense of calmness, and he felt good, like how there were less people and those people weren't making any kind of noise but having their own moments with their books quietly and enjoying it. 

 

"If you're getting bored, you can listen to some music too, or you can read it with me." You suggested, as he looked at you for a moment with a ponder look and he laid his head on your shoulder while his arms were hugging your waist. "This is nice, and you're warm." 

 

"Should I read it for you?" 

 

"What are you? Storyteller?" 

 

"This brat." 

 

Your mumble had him let out a chuckle, before he heard your subtle gasp. "Baek, I found your name." 

 

"What?" He raised his head to place his chin on your shoulder as he peeked through the book closely where you pointed at the word which had him roll his eyes. "Troublemaker, really?" 

 

"Aren't you one?" You giggled, pulling his cheek softly and he groaned, snuggling against you. "Whatever." 

 

Laughing back, you placed your book down for a moment to fiddle in your purse and took out your headphones which you tucked one in his ear and another one in yours and played some soft music. 

 

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SummerLuv #1
Chapter 29: Thank you for this bonus chapter!! Love this couple and their relationship so much 🥹
Kimchiebae
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Chapter 29: Uhhh! This is so light and so lovely. I enjoyed reading this, thank you Niawrites!
tang53 #3
Chapter 29: I love reading this story. Glad that I come across this story of yours author. Looking forward to reading your other work.
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Chapter 29: <span class='smalltext text--lighter'>Comment on <a href='/story/view/1475554/29'>Happily Ever After - Bonu...</a></span>
My heart is about to burst while reading them. They are so really my love💕 Reading this brings back so many memories 💘😍 I love them to the core✨
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Chapter 29: Ahhhhhhhhhh I can't express how happy I am right now. Thank you for the bonus chapter. It was so good. I enjoyed it. Thanks again ❤
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Chapter 19: there's a secret now!! and why do i feel like it's going to be really heavy.



some people just can't mind their own businesses. they are always jealous of you and always trying to ruin your reputation.



i just started the flashback and after reading a few lines, i feel like i shouldn't read this now. i'm not feeling that well but i had previously made up my mind to read this chapter so am here now. but flashback feels very sad specially the secret mentioned earlier. tomorrow promise [if i get better]
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Chapter 18: hey i'm back!

baekhyun and jiah are so cute together!! i was thinking this throughout the whole chapter until joseph showed up.
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Chapter 28: ❤️❤️❤️❤️🖤
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Chapter 17: Me too :) damn you sneeze :)
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Chapter 17: I want cake now