pairing: seulgi x kai ; hidden relationship/high school au

music: never change - kimberley chen

word count: 703

“Gosh, Jongin! Stop, stop!” Seulgi cried out as she used her hands as a shield. The water kept spraying at her, droplets hitting her face as she dodged his shots. Jongin, being Jongin, ignored her and cackled wickedly as he aimed the hose at her. He was finally able to get her wet when she almost lost her balance and had to let her guard down.

“Kim Jongin, you are so dead!” Seulgi chased after him as he dropped the hose and ran to his backyard. His parents were currently hosting a barbeque and had invited Seulgi’s family to come (she would’ve come even if her parents were busy. She’s been friends with Jongin for over ten years. His parents were basically her parents).

“Mom, you have to help me!” Jongin hid behind his mom (as if that would help; he was literally two heads taller than her) as she laughed at the two. Seulgi chased him around in circles, and the adults watched them with amusement.

“You’re on your own, Jongin,” his mother replied. “Whatever you did, you probably deserve it.”

“Mom!” He whined as he ran out of the backyard to escape from Seulgi’s wrath. She finally caught up to him and grabbed the tan boy in a headlock.

“Ah-ha! Got you!” She cheered in victory as he gave Jongin a noogie. He pouted as his hair got messy, and he tried to pat it down to tame the frizz.

“Honestly, for such a skinny girl, how do you run so fast?” Jongin muttered as he slung his arm around her shoulder. She clicked her tongue and flexed her arm.

“It’s all on the biceps,” Seulgi joked as the two walked into his home. The place buzzed with family friends of the Kims. Seulgi and Jongin greeted the