I Love You in New York City
Cast: Jung Jaehyun x female reader
Jung Jaehyun, 22 year old guy, who attend his bestfriend wedding party this morning in New York. His best friend, Johnny, just getting married.
It was a huge wedding party and Jaehyun was the only guest who attracted the most attention, even Johnny seemed to be less charming on his own wedding and he's already get used to it. Many women approached him but none of them caught his attention.
Jaehyun isn't the type of person who is in a rush to find someone, but seeing his one and only best friend finally gets married, he becomes worried.
After the wedding, Jaehyun took the time to relax in one of the cafes near his hotel, still with his suit, and continue reading his new novel that he bought yesterday. When he's about to reach the last pages in Chapter Three, he heard the bell jingle, which that means there's a customer had opened the door and went inside.
That's the first time he saw you; wearing your violet sparkling short dress. You just cut your long hair into shoulder-length hair, that may look normal to you, but is enough to attract his attention. He compeletly forgot his books, his coffee and his meal, he focused on you.
He caught his breath when suddenly you walking towards him, his eyes get wide when you're brave enough to sit in front of him as if you have known each other for a long time.
"Hello! I'm sorry for what happen next but I really need your help," you said.
Before Jaehyun ask you what's going on, you grabbed his hand and the door opened. He saw a guy, with a suit and he's scanning the whole room to looking for somebody. Then he landed his sight to the two of you and walk towards you. This guy is staring at you, feel suspicious and don't like what he sees.
"I'm her new boyfriend," Jaehyun, who knows your plan, answered; make you quite surprise on how confident he is.
"What are gonna do?" you ask, follow his plan.
"You're supposed to attend the wedding with me, not with him," the guy said, staring at you. "I flew from Seoul to New York just to meet you and we can come to your cousin's wedding."
"You're supposed to attend the wedding with your new girl that you're kissed at my birthday party, Mingyu," you said and Jaehyun quite surprised to hear that. He get it, you just get broken heart.
This guy, Mingyu, seems about to get mad but he held his emotion. He just took a deep breathe and leave you guys after that.
"Sorry and thank you," you said as you let go of his hand. You're not so sure, but you feel like this guy won't let your grip at the first.
Jaehyun smiled, seems like he didn't mind at all being touched by a stranger. "I'm okay, I love helping people."
"Ummm.. Your boyfriend cheating on you?"
"Ex-boyfriend, please," you correcting him. "Well yea, he was cheating on me, he's doing something terrible on my birthday party."
Jaehyun sighed. "Gosh, that's terrible."
You nodded, as you unconsciously took and eat one of his french fries. "He's such a jerk."
Then he scanning your outfit; your very formal outfit.
"Are you going to attend some kind of event? Wedding party if I'm not mistaken," he asked.
"Yeah, a wedding party. My mom asked me to bring someone, my future husband preciesly, because she really want me to get marry soon. But the fact me and boyfriend just broke up and my mother must be upset."
"Did your mom meet him already?"
You shook your head. "She hasn't saw him until we broke up."
"So.. are you still gonna attend the wedding or not?"
"I don't know," you feel depressed. "I'm so confused."
"Yea, you can take me, we can make you mom feel proud and at least relieved because he saw you found someone."
You raised one of your eyebrows; is he really serious?
"I-I really appreciate your kindness but we're strangers, how can you be this kind?" you ask.
"Well, look at yourself; you're a stranger but brave enough to hold my hand," he said and you blushed. He giggled. "Beside, I have no friend here. My best friend just get married and I and I just came to his wedding a few moments ago."
You think for a while before you finally nodded. "Ah, I see. So, you're gonna help me?"
He nodded; confidently. "Beside, I'm still wearing this outfit."
Jae offering his hand. "My name is Jung Jaehyun."
You grabbed his hand. "Hwang (y/n). Nice to meet you."
Jaehyun smiled and both of you get off from your seat.
A few moments later you both already arrived at your cousin's wedding party. Not so many guests come because your cousin doesn't really like to invite many people. Only certain people he invited.
And just like usual, people will pay their attention towards Jaehyun because of his looks.
"(y/n)!" someone shouted.
You turned around and saw your cousin, looking gorgeous in his wedding suit. You walked over him and give him a hug. "Congratulation, Doyoung!" you said and pulled yourself. "Sorry I was late, something happened."
Doyoung smiled, showing his gummy smile. "That's fine, don't worry."
Then he notice, Jaehyun, who stand not so far from you. "Who is he?"
"Oh!" you turned at Jaehyun and Jaehyun smiled at you. "He is Jaebum-"
"Jaehyun," Jaehyun correcting you.
"Ah yes! Sorry, this is Jaehyun, my boyfriend," you laughed nervously.
Both of them shaking hands in such a good manner and introducing themselves. Jaehyun also congratulate him as if they're both already know each other.
"Hey, your mom is looking for you," Doyoung said to you.
"Really? Where is she?" you asked.
"Near the pool, she's talking with my mom."
"Okay, I'm gonna meet her. Thanks, Doy! Have fun!"
Then both of you leave Doyoung.
"Who's your mother's name?" Jae asked.
"Hwang Sora, my dad is Hwang Junhee but he passed away last year so you're not gonna see him," you said.
Jaehyun stop his steps and staring at you.
You turned around and raising one of your eyebrows. "What?"
"Nothing, I just a bit surpised when you explain everything, especially about your dad."
You giggled. "Well, that's the fact."
Jaehyun smiled and take a deep breath. "Are you ready to meet your mom?"
You looked up at him. "I think I should be the one asking you that question; are you ready to meet my mom?"
"Sure," he said, confidently.
You feel both amazed and surprised, this guy doesn't look nervous at all since earlier. Even though the fact is he really doesn't know anyone here because the only people here are your family; your people. He smiled politely to each person you introduced to him as if he would be part of your family.
"I adore your confident, Jaehyun," you said. "In fact, I'm the one who nervous here."
Jaehyun smiled. "Why? She's your mom after all."
You giggled. "Yeah, we're also friendly but I don't know why I feel nervous. Maybe it's because I'm worried that my mom isn't sure that you're my boyfriend or even my future husband."
He leaned closer which make your heart skip a beat. "You want me to be your future husband?"
You didn't answer him and only blink your eyes which make him laughed. Then he offering his large hand. "Come on, we must act like we're a couple."
You staring at his hand then grabbed it. Both of you walked towards your mother.
"Hi, mommy," you said as you both stood near her, who busy drinking tea with her friends.
Your mom turned around and immediately hugging you. You both laughed, it's been a few years you didn't came back to New York cause you've been busy with your study in Seoul.
"You're getting fat," your mom tease.
She laughed then he notice the guy beside you. You can see through her eyes that she staring at your boyfriend a bit intense; she's examining.
"Ummm, mom," you said as you grabbed Jaehyun's arm. "This is Jung Jaehyun, he is my boyfriend."
Jaehyun smiled, grabbed your mom's hand and kissed it. "Good evening, Mrs. Hwang. My name is Jung Jaehyun and I'm your daughter's boyfriend."
You mom smiled while you keep praying that she believes and everything goes smoothly as you've planned.
"How long you've been dating?" your mom ask.
"Almost a year, we met at the Bukchon Hanok Village. I was lost and she show me the way. I was lost my way and she came the showed me the right way. Apparently we had the same direction; we were going to the traditional library there."
You really have no idea about how real and convincing Jaehyun's explanation is. You know when people lie; like they will unconsciously touch their nose, or they don't dare to look at the other person when they talk or they're scratching their back 'cause they're nervous.
But you didn't see those signs on Jaehyun, he was really calm, confident and he even smiled.
"What is your job?" your mom asked and that's the scariest question.
You turrned to your mom who unexpectedly smiled at him. She patted Jaehyun's arm and said, "I appreciate your honesty, many men approach my daughter and lie about their work just to get her attention."
"Well, just be hoenst I have no job for now, I just graduated from college a few months ago. I'm not gonna lie, Mrs., the college life was very difficult and even I almost gave up, I can give up easily because both of my parents are rich, my mom is a teacher and my dad is a doctor. I can take their money as if that's not a big problem for them. But that's not what my parents taught me, they taught me to always fight and not give up so easily. So, for now I haven't worked, but I've applied to several companies and there are even some companies that choose me to join them."
You caught your breath when you listen to his explanation, this one is real and you can feel it cause you've been through the same thing.
Jaehyun smiled. "Thank you, Mrs."
Your mom nodded and patted both of your shoulders. "Alright then, I am very happy to see you two. Go on, have fun and hope you guys get married soon."
You usually refuse or whinning when your mom talking about marriage. But when she talk about it with Jaehyun near you, you didn't feel uncomfortable at all; you hope a little.
Both of you leave your mom.
"I never thought you're gonna say that," you said.
Jaehyun smiled and take a deep breath. "Yeah me too. I was nervous, just be honest. I'm a good liar, aren't I?"
"You nervous? You didn't seems nervous at all!"
"Okay, so you actually want me to be nervous?"
You laughed and shook your head. "No no no. I'm sorry, you do a great job."
Your smile immediately disappears; you're surprised. "What?"
"I call you that cause you're my girlfriend and convince people here that I'm your boyfriend. You forgot the plan?"
You slowly smiled. "Y-yeah. You're right."
Then he wrapped his hand around your shoulder, which makes you shivered and a bit nervous. "Oh I have a question. Can you please tell me what happened in the cafe? Did you ex-boyfriend just chasing you or something?"
You sighed and nodded. "Yeah, but luckily he's not in the same hotel with me. He still didn't accept the fact that we're broke up. I planned to look for a taxi and came to the wedding party by myself but I had promised my mother to bring someone here. I can't think clearly at that time, then I just walk and I see you sitting near the window. And I choose you to help me. End of the story."
"Wow. Your life is seems like Korean drama. Do you watch any of it? You'll be the main cast."
You laughed. "Yeah, but not too much."
During the events, Jaehyun really treated you as his girlfriend; he hold your hand, he calls you in a very sweet names, he brings you food and drinks, asks how you are, do you want to just sit or walk around.
Suddenly you don't want all this to just be pretending. Deep inside your heart, you want everything to be real, especially when you take a family photo and of course Jaehyun has to join in because everyone believes that Jaehyun is your boyfriend. You admit it; you fell in love with Jung Jaehyun in only half a day.
A few hours has passed and the party is over. After saying goodbye to your mom, you and Jaehyun leave the party.
"Thanks for helping me," you said once both of you arrived in front of your hotel.
"This is.. not our last meeting, right? I just barely know you and I wanna be your friends. I wanna know you more, you seems nice."
Jaehyun blushed. "Aw, that's sweet. Unfortunately tomorrow morning is my last day here."
"Yeah, I've been here for 4 days and tomorrow I'll be back to Seoul."
You feel dissapointed when you hear that.
Jaehyun giggled as he hold your hand. "Hey! Why you suddenly become sad? I still have time until tonight."
He can feel your dissapointment. "How about this, tonight I'll take you for a walk. How is that?" he asked.
"Meet me in the front of the coffee we've met earlier. I'll wait you there."
You smiled widely. "Okay."
"Great. Before that, can I have your number?"
You nodded and you both exchanged your phone numbers.
And you blushed when he suddenly winked at you before he went inside the car.
It's almost 7 and you already on your way to the cafe. But when you're about to pass Jaehyun's hotel, a heavy rain suddenly came. "Oh my gosh!" you sighed while running to the hotel where Jaehyun stayed.
Once you get inside, you immediately calling Jaehyun. "Hello?"
"Hi, baby. It's raining outside, right?"
You didn't answer cause you're too flustered that he gave to you. "Y-yeah, and I'm already in your hotel. Do you mind if I stay?"
"Sure! Just wait me at the lobby, I'll pick you there."
"Oh! N-no! Just stay on your room and I'll come to your room."
"Ummmm.. Okay." Then he said his room and you just found out that he stayed in VIP room at the high floor.
Jaehyun opened the door once you knocked it. He smiled widely once he saw you. "Hello! Come in!"
You smiled and get inside his room.
"Make yourself comfortable. What do you want to drink? Tea or coffee? " he asked.
"Ummmm... A hot tea please."
You looking around and his room ia quite huge, especially for himself. You walked towards the window and you can see the New York's view from here.
"Tea is ready," Jaehyun said from behind you.
You both sat on the chair near the window and enjoy your hot drinks. You silently glancing at him who pay his attention to raining New York out here. He look so good in his t-shirt and his short pants.
"Wanna watch something?" he suddenly ask, making you gasp.
You shook your head. "No, thanks."
"Okay, so how's your mom?"
"Ummmm she's fine. She.." you stopped for a while, make Jaehyun looking at you. "She keep asking about you."
Jaehyun slowly smiled. "Oh yeah?"
"Looks like our plan went pretty well," he smiled.
You smile faintly, feeling that everything just makes you confused. You both just pretending but in the end you fell in love with him. You suddenly remember all the things he had done to you at the party; the way he hold your hands, call you in such a sweet name and many others. You don't want that to stop and just disappear.
You looked at him. "Yes?"
You nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine."
No, I'm not sure, you said inside your mind. "Y-yeah, I'm pretty sure."
Suddenly there's a huge thunder, you even see the thunder clearly from the window and you scream really loud. Jaehyun stood from his chair hug you immediately; and you gasped. You're about to pull him but another thunder comes and you screamed again, made him tighten his hug.
"I'm so scared..." you cry as you burry your head on his chest.
"Sssshhh.. I got you, babe," Jae whispered.
That call again, you sighed.
The rain is getting heavy and you're not so sure if you can return your hotel or not.
"Hey, you okay?" Jae asked.
You sniffed. "I-I don't know."
Jae pulled his hug and staring at you. He hold your face in his arms and wipe your tears. "I'm here, don't be afraid."
"Why you are so kind to me?" you asked, almost whispering.
His forehead frowned. "What?"
"Why you keep being so nice to me?"
"This is isn't part of our plan," you said as you stood up. "Y-you should stp. You should be as sweet as this, act like my boyfriend, treat me with kindness and protect me like this only when we were at the wedding party. I think I should-"
And he suddenly pressed his lips againts yours. You gasped and about to pull him away but he hold you very tight. No matter how hard you tried, he's stronger than you and you give up in the end. You slowly closed your eyes and melted in hiss kiss. You wrapped your hands around his neck and bring him closer.
"I'm sorry but I'm in love with you," he whispered as he broke the kiss. He kissed you again. "I'm sorry." Kiss. "I can't help myself." Kiss. "I love you, baby."
"Jae.." you broke the kiss but he pressed hiss lips againts you again.
He finally broke the kiss and let you catch your breath.
"I don't want pretending anymore, my love isn't fake and when I said to your family how great I am for having you, I want it to be real. I wanna own you, I wanna have you and I want you to be mine," he said.
You looking at him, but he already looking at you deeply, deeplier than you. "Are you serious?"
He nodded as he touch your cheek. "I think I fell in love with you in just one day."
You smiled as you grabbed his neck. "Yeah, me too."
He leaned closer and kiss your lips again. "So, can we stop pretending? Let's be real?"
You smiled and nodded. "Sure. Let's start everything."
He giggled and kissed you again as he wrapped his arms around your body. "I love going to New York, at first I refused but then... everything changed. I found you in New York City. "
This is my first story. Hope you like it!
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