Ateez taking their s/o’s hand for the first time in front of the members
❦ Genre: Fluff.
❦ Pairing: OT8.
❦ Word count: 4K.
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HONGJOONG
“Maybe you should suggest it to Eden. I’m pretty sure he will like that you go out of your comfort zone.” “Yeah…” gulped Hongjoong, already imagining Eden with a disappointed expression on his face. “You are a genius. You shouldn’t be scared to show your talent.” It’s been 20 minutes since you were trying to convince your boyfriend to show his new production to his superior team. You admitted that he never used this type of instrumental before. It was new and few of them could be surprised. “Or maybe try to talk about it with the members?” You suggested. “They are more able to help you than me.” “I’m already late for the practice so I will ask them later.” He rubbed his neck. Once he closed the studio’s door, you both rushed to the 6th floor. Right in the hallway, you could hear the loud music playing. Hongjoong practically rushed there, but you stopped him. “Wait, honey!” “Hm?” He stopped, fixing his beanie. You took his face between your soft hands, and gave him a big peck on the cheek. You know that this kind of affection makes him feel better and less anxious. He smiled at you in response, almost chuckling like a kid and opened the door. Lucky for him, the other members were only stretching and fooling each other. “Oh, hello Y/N!” Greeted San. Hongjoong stared at him as if he betrayed him. “And me?” He pointed at his chest. “We saw each other this morning Hyung.” “What a baby.” You pinched his arm. “Why are you two looking so happy?” Smirked Yeosang, already imagining that there’s something between you.
You stared at Hongjoong. He was in charge of finding excuses when members were being suspicious. Strangely, this time he remained quiet. Yeosang raised a brow, ignoring why he was suddenly avoiding any conflict. “Actually… Y/N and I are together.” You felt your heart rumble in your chest. He finally did it. He revealed to them that you were not only friends. You almost convulsed when he grabbed your hand gently and tightened his grip. You could guess that he was anxious as well by their reactions. You stared at each members’ face. Even if they were staring at your intertwined fingers, you couldn’t see a glimpse of surprise in their eyes. “We knew it already.” Finally said Jongho, sitting on the couch. “W-What? Since when?” Stuttered the leader, his cheeks blushing at a fast pace. “Even if it’s the first time you show a mark of affection. We are not blind.” Wooyoung rolled his eyes. “You could at least tell me! I wouldn’t hide it for so long.” Hongjoong was now angry. He was scared of their reactions this entire time. “Hey,” pouted Seonghwa. “In the story, you should have been the one who tells us first.” Even if they started to argue like they usually do. You couldn’t help but to stare at your hands. Even if you did it a ton of time secretly or in private. Right now it felt special. “You okay Y/N?” Asked Yeosang. “More than okay…” you whispered, your heart fluttering.
SEONGHWA
You went to the restaurant with the group. They just ended “The Real” promotions and Seonghwa suggested celebrating it. The dinner was chill, great atmosphere and of course you were the noisiest table in the entire restaurant. The waitress even came 2 times just to warn that it was annoying a few clients. At first, members listened to her, with your boyfriend measuring every high decibel. But at the end the noise was coming back. And louder. At the end, you suggested ending this party at the dorm so they could scream and laugh as much as they want. So here you are now, walking in the crowded street. People were enthusiastic about these few snowflakes falling on their heads. “Romantic right?” Whispered Seonghwa. You nodded. Without noticing it, you were envious of these couples walking hand in hand and appreciating the snow. You know that right now, it is impossible for you to share these kinds of moments with your boyfriend, or at least in public. Maybe you could do it on the dorm balcony, where no one could see you. Less romantic right? Seonghwa raised a brow when he saw this sad expression on your face. Even if he was talking with Yeosang and Jongho to his right, he couldn’t stop staring at you. He was aware that hiding your relationship was hard for you. Even if you never complained. You were simply waiting, enjoying every moment you had. In an excitable surge, he slid his hand on your forearm to reach your palm. Now you realized what he was doing, a wide smile appeared on your face. “Eeeeew Hyung!” Almost threw up Wooyoung. He was pointing at both of you from behind, making the entire group look at the situation. “Ooouuh!” Sang Yunho and San childishly. “Disgusting.” Simply replied Jongho. “Take a room.” Seonghwa and you never showed any form of affection in public or in front of the members, so you couldn’t help but to feel a bit shy and awkward in this situation. “Shut up guys,” smirked Seonghwa. “I hope that someday you will do this as well because it feels so good!” He rubbed your hand with his thumb, a bit awkwardly, but it was a soft motion. “Ew.” Repeated Wooyoung. “You do it with San all the time.” You raised a brow. “It’s not the same.” Wooyoung puts his arm around San’s shoulder. “I don’t see him naked.” “Wooyoung!” Seonghwa turned around, completely flustered by what his friend was assuming. “Please erase this image of my head.” Begged Jongho, looking at the sky. Wooyoung laughed the entire way back home, trying to mock Seonghwa and you the entire way. They tried to pull you apart, but Seonghwa kept his strong grip on you. Even if you think you will end up in the CEO’s office tomorrow early, you appreciate every second of Seonghwa’s hand in yours.
YUNHO
“Y/N you take all the space with your popcorn.” Sighed Jongho. “Then hold the bowl.” You repeated for the third time, knowing that he wouldn’t. “No.” “Then shhh! I can’t focus on the movie with your complaints.” You rolled your eyes. “Were you siblings in another life?” Asked Yunho. “Never.” You replied at the same time. Jongho and you had the habit of arguing and even fighting sometimes as siblings do. You know he has nothing against you, it’s just an “ego” battle. For the first time tonight, the living-room was quiet. No one was asking stupid questions because they were too busy chatting then watching. But suddenly, Mingi asked. “Hey,” he turned around to look at both of you sitting on the couch. You immediately handed him the popcorn bucket, but he shook his head. “Why do we never see you holding hands like this?” He pointed at the main characters on the screen. The popcorn you just slid in your mouth made one turn in your throat. “Yeah.” Nodded San. “You never show anything. Are you really together?” “We do it when we are alone.” Shrugged Yunho. “You can do it in front of us too. We don’t mind.” Added Seonghwa, pausing the movie. For a second, you hated Mingi for asking such questions. You were now the attention of every member here. “Why is this so interesting for you anyway?” You asked. Before anyone could answer, Yunho grabbed your hand which was resting in the bucket. You were ashamed for a few seconds when you realized that your hand was probably greasy, and a few crumbs were spread on it. “See.” He held your hand higher, so they could all see it. They all tilted their head on the side, staring at this sign of affection. “Okay.” Simply said Mingi, focusing back on the screen. Seonghwa, sitting in front of the couch, played back the movie. You were still intrigued by this situation. And you were still hungry. But you couldn’t tell him to free your hand just to eat. Yunho felt your hand tensing, he glanced at you. “It feels awkward right?” He whispered to your ear, making you shiver at the same time. You shook your head. “It’s fine.” “You can tell me the truth Y/N. I can feel and see how tense you are.” You shook your head one more time, like a kid would do. “I like it.” “Then why does your hand feel like a stone?” He giggled, not giving up. Jongho, on the other side of the couch, decided to interfere. He pulled your hands apart and put yours in the bucket. “She’s hungry and doesn't dare to say it to you.” He sat back. “You’re welcome, Y/N.” For a moment, you wanted to disappear. This fresh new relationship with Yunho was something you never experienced before and for a few moments like this you ignored how to act. Yunho smiled to you, “I will let my hand here then,” he rested it between your leg and his. “Then when you are done just hold it.” You nodded, gulping with embarrassment. “But my hands are dirty.” You replied. Without any hesitation, he grabbed a handful of popcorn, even if he hadn't touched it since the beginning of the movie. “Mine too, now.” “So clingy.” Shivered Jongho, a disgusted expression on his face.
YEOSANG
You sighed one more time. It’s been almost 4 hours that your butt was resting on the van’s seat. The group had a schedule in another city that you had never gone to yet. So, when Yeosang suggest you come, you didn’t hesitate. But you would probably change your mind if you knew how long it takes to go there. Since they are used to these long roads, they prepare games, but it always ends badly since they’re all bad losers. Yeosang, who was sitting just next to you. His adorable face was resting on the headrest. By the way you were moving and sighing, he felt that you were annoyed and bored. “You okay?” He cracked an eye to look at you. “Is the city still far away? It’s been 3 hours and…” you took your phone. “43 minutes.” “I don’t know babe.” He whispered. “Maybe you should try to sleep.” “But I’m not tired.” “Watch a movie?” He suggested. “No more battery.” You showed him your phone screen, indicating 7% left. “Then use mine.” He looked for his phone, in his pocket. “No no it’s fine. I will just wait.” You concluded, pouting a bit. “I’m pretty sure it shouldn’t be far away anymore.” Yeosang tried to reassure you. You didn’t say anything and just let your boyfriend rest. You couldn’t complain when you know he probably slept 2 hours last night because of the trip preparation and his schedule. Yunho and Wooyoung, who were probably hearing the entire conversation, turned around on their seats, kneeling on them. They looked like two little demons. “What?” You whispered, not trying to ruin your boyfriend’s peace. “If you are bored, we can play.” Started Yunho. “So, you can bite and punch each other again?” You raised a brow, already disagreeing with this idea. “Come on.” Said Wooyoung, pointing at Jongho. “He punched me first.” “And I can do it again.” Threatened Jongho, opening one eye. “Don’t start.” Ordered Seonghwa, who could hear anything even with his earphones. “Does he have this mom instinct or what?” Whispered Wooyoung. “Stop bothering Y/N.” Sighed Yeosang. As he was trying to save you from playing with these two and at the same time, trying to keep a silence in the van, he grabbed your hand. Your saliva made one straight turn in your throat. It was the first time he was holding your hand, and in front of 4 other eyes. You started quickly at Yunho and Wooyoung’s reaction. They were both trying to not scream or laugh at the situation. But Yeosang’s closest friend couldn’t help but to let out a chuckle when his friend intertwined his fingers with yours. You stared at your boyfriend. You couldn’t figure out if it was planned or not. “Aaaw, that’s so cute.” Said Wooyoung, taking his voice and using it for his aegyo. “Right Yunho-Hyung?" “Shut up.” You mumbled. “Y/N.” Called Seonghwa. The other members were not the only ones being scolded by the eldest member. “Hyung! Look.” Said Yunho, excited to see Seonghwa’s reaction. Lucky for you all the other members were sleeping, because you couldn’t handle all these stares on your hand. “I hate couples.” He sighed, his head falling back on the window dramatically. “Aye… this one is so jealous.” You couldn’t focus on the little argument between these three that Yeosang rubbed his thumb on your hand. As he’s doing when you are at your house and trying to fall asleep. “I didn’t know he was so romantic.” Laughed Wooyoung. This remark probably woke something up in Yeosang’s head, because his eyes were now wide open. Yunho and Wooyoung were smiling at him. As if your hand was now a burning fireball, he pushed it back on your lap. “Eh-” you stuttered. “Too late buddy.” Smirked Wooyoung. Yeosang knew they wouldn’t let him live after this.
SAN
“I’m so bored.” Yawned San, laying on the grass. “Just enjoy your free time.” You replied, picking a candy. San proposed to do a pic-nic at the park. All the members agreed with that. It would change for them. Usually, they do their own activities individually. But more and more these packs of snacks, candies and cans of soda were emptying, San repeated how bored he was. “That was your idea, San.” Said Hongjoong, laying on the grass as well, his hat hiding his face from the sun. “But I thought we would play or talk!” He pouted. “We are tired.” Sighed Yeosang, in the same position. “That’s what a day off is for. To rest.” Concluded Seonghwa. “Boring…” he whispered. “Argh I’m done hearing him complaining!” Say back to Mingi, visibly frustrated. “Can we go on a walk or whatever there is here? Before I throw him in the River.” You chuckled at the thought of Mingi pushing your boyfriend in the water. “That’s a good idea! Let’s go for a walk.” San immediately stood up. Finally with all the arguments possible, they all managed to get up and clean the mess. As always, you watched them doing the tasks. Seonghwa will scold you if you do a simple move to help them. When they all come back around you to pick their stuff, San tends his hand to you. You grabbed it, thinking that it was to help you to stand up. But now, you were right on your two legs, his grip didn’t lose. “Let’s go!” He smiled at you. You stared at the members, discreetly, one by one. You could see that few of them were surprised that San was doing such a love demonstration. You avoided making eye contact with each of them. Seonghwa and Yunho had the same expression that grandparents had when their grandchildren gave them a cute drawing. Yeosang and Jongho were faking throws up while Mingi and Wooyoung were clearly trying to hold back all their jokes. A part of you wanted to let San’s hand goes. It was a little bit awkward for you. But you couldn’t lie in the fact that it feels good. “Should we rent bikes? It been so long since we did this.” Suggested Hongjoong. “No, I’m too tired to ride a bicycle.” Declined San. “Too tired or you don’t want to leave Y/N’s hand?” Smirked Jongho. Wooyoung finally let out his high laugh explode, while Mingi was arboring the widest smile he ever had. San just stuck his tongue to them. “You are jealous.” “Yeah sure.” Replied Jongho, ironically. “Guys stop.” Said Hongjoong, with a serious tone. “Leave San alone.” “Thank you Hyung.” He smiled, holding your hand stronger. “He needs all his energy and concentration to hold Y/N’s hand.” San’s smile completely wiped off when he understood that his leader was teasing him the whole time. To exit this situation, you simply decided to take the lead. “Let’s go this way!” You took an awkward big step, still pulling his hand. “Let’s hold each other's hand before guys!” Ordered Seonghwa. “Oh gosh…” you whispered.
MINGI
“Are you sure this dress is comfortable enough?” Asked Mingi once again, getting out of the van. “I’m pretty sure you have a problem with this dress and not really about if it’s comfortable or not.” You raised a brow. “No no. This dress is nice.” “Cool, so can we go in now?” It’s been 15 minutes since you were parked just next to the home party. Mingi had nonstop things to tell you. And it was all around how you dressed up tonight. “Yeah…” he sighed. As always, you both put a distance between each other. Fans and paparazzi truly believed that you were his best friend. But of course, they were wrong. Only the members knew the real status of your relationship. When you entered, the music was so loud that you covered your ears for a second. People were already dancing, flirting, drinking and playing the several games available. “Y/N! Mingi!” Called Yunho, jumping at the corner of the room so you could notice him. You smiled at him and almost ran to them. Mingi noticed that and couldn’t help feeling a bit jealous. He would need to share you, in this dress, for the entire night. “Hello Ateez.” You sat next to Jongho. “Ateez?” Repeated Wooyoung and San at the same time. “That’s still weird when you call us like that.” Added Seonghwa. “I know that you don’t like it.” “That’s why she does it.” Sighed Mingi, sitting right next to you. “I will forgive you tonight because your dress looks fantastic!” Declared Seonghwa, clapping at your entire look. “I know right!” You smiled, completely excited. Mingi couldn’t help but to think that it would be a long night. A long night. It was now 3AM and it looked like the party really started. Everyone was in this nice euphoria. You danced with every member, even dumbly with San but no one cared. When you are finally all chiling, back on the couch, you are the attention center. Mingi tried to relativise. It’s been almost a month that they had no news about you, so they were catching up. “Not long enough though...” He finally repeated out loud. “What did you say Mingi?” Asked Yunho, almost leaning on his friend. “Nothing.” He mouthed, smirking awkwardly. At the end, your boyfriend realized that he wanted to be the center of attention like you. He ponders for a few seconds to find how he can get their attention. Out of nowhere, he slid his hand on your lap, to reach your palm which was resting on your knee. By instinct, you tried to remove your hand, but he tightened his embrace on your hand. “Mingi-” The other members were surprised by his behavior. There were a ton of people here and your relationship could appear tomorrow on social media. “What?” Asked Mingi, a proud smile on his face. He finally had what he wanted. All the members’ attention was on both of you. “Since when are you so lovely dovely in front of other people?” Asked Hongjoong, sipping his cocktail. “Just because I wanted to.” “I have never seen you holding hands during these 2 years.” Noticed Seonghwa. “Then get used to it.” Replied Mingi cockily. Even if you were surprised by his assurance, you couldn’t help but be happy that he was finally holding your hand or just showing affection in public. “A new era has started.” Whispered Seonghwa to Hongjoong’s ear.
WOOYOUNG
Wooyoung is the teasing type. Everything he does is to annoy you. For what? Just to make you blush or flustered. For example, when you are in the shopping mall and just because of an inattentive moment, you lost each other. Instead of just giving you a call or a text message, he runs to the information center and asks them to make a vocal request in the entire mall. He describes you as a little girl, but the description is so accurate, that one time someone brought you right at the information center, thinking that you were crazy. This day, you really thought about killing him. The next episode was when you invited him to meet your friends for the first time. Everything was going well, and he was so nice to everyone. But you ignored why and how, but the “Annoying Wooyoung” woke up and he decided to call you by a ton of pet names. Ridiculous one, such as “my favorite flower in a cow place,” “my favorite sunshine light in the morning,” or worse like “my crazy and cute frog when she dances”. You can’t remember the amount of kicks you gave him under the table. Even if this side of him annoys you sometimes, you know it doesn’t mean it or trying to be mean. But today, the wheel turned.
The entire group and you were gathered in the kitchen. It was Wooyoung’s birthday, so they made a little surprise party for him. They bought every meal he likes and gave him warm hoodies, that you know you will steal when you have the occasion to. “Wooyoung,” started Hongjoong. “Oh oh, problems arrived.” Giggled Yunho when he heard the leader’s tone of voice. “No, I want him to do a toast at least.” He grabbed his drink filled with coke. “We worked hard to make this little party.” “What do you mean by ‘we’?” Asked Seonghwa. “You were hiding in your studio the whole time.” Nothing too surprising for you. Hongjoong doesn’t like to prepare parties for things like that. “I’m the one who brought all this food here.” He said, not agreeing to be blamed. “Mingi was the one who ordered. The delivery guy was the one who brought it here. You just grabbed the bags and tossed them on the table.” San gave a light elbow kick to Wooyoung's waist. “Do something or one of them is going to bring the party down.” Wooyoung sighed and stood up. The two eldest members stopped to fight instantly. “Thank you for everything you did for me today. I appreciate it a lot!” He started, rushing to change the conversation. “And especially, I want to thank my little Y/N for coming here even though I know you have a big exam tomorrow.” Here we go again. It was cute and nice from him, but now you were the attention center. “You know I have a ton of things to say to you.” He smirked. “No, you don’t need to. But it’s your birthday so we can talk about you.” You tried to convince him to change the subject. “Nah nah nah.” He grabbed your hand to make you stand up. Just when you were sure that the situation would be terrible for you, Yeosang stood up, almost making his chair fall. “He’s holding her hand!” He shouted. “Shit.” Replied Wooyoung. A chaos started. Yeosang and San were laughing at his face, Seonghwa and Jongho were clapping at the situation. While Hongjoong, Yunho and Mingi were just assisting at this scene. “Who would believe that?” Said Yunho, his cute smile on his face. “Sooo, Jung Wooyoung?” Started Yeosang. “Since when are we grown enough to hold a girl’s hand?” Added San. “Shut up.” He simply replied, his cheeks taking a pinkish tint at every question. “Look at him being so flustered!” Laughed Mingi. You ignored why they were making a big deal of him, but even if you were the one, he was holding hands with, you were invisible to them. “Look at the vein on his hand!” Stated San. “You really don’t want her to go huh?” “I will kill you in your sleep.” Threatened Wooyoung. “Would you still hold her hand or not?” Asked Yeosang seriously. This question caused the whole group to laugh even louder. Wooyoung bent his head, ashamed of the situation. You couldn’t help but to think, “that’s what karma looks like?”.
JONGHO
Jongho is known to be the member who hates physical affection. That’s why members were surprised when he announced that he has a girlfriend. Their first question was not even “what is her name?” but: “Does she know that you hate giving hugs and kisses?” Yeosang raised a brow, still hurt by Jongho rejecting him. “Does she even know who you are?” Added San. He had a mountain of questions like this. While they were all gathering in the center of the practice room, to debrief how the overall choreography was, you entered with a bag full of snacks. Jongho, as a good boyfriend, stood up to greet you. Nothing too surprising. He picked the bag out of your hand and noticed how much there was inside. Nothing too surprising. But when he held your hand just for pulling you in the middle of the room, the chaos started. You stepped back when you saw them running to you. “What the-” San, Yunho and Seonghwa crouched to the floor, at the exact height where your intertwined hands were. “Guys do you see what I see?” Whispered Yunho. “What is wrong with you?” Sighed Jongho, pulling you out of their sight. “You! Choi Jongho aka the “Don’t touch Me Man”, is holding a girl’s hand?” Screamed San. Hongjoong sitting on the couch, nodded at San’s remark. “Did I miss something?” You asked your boyfriend. “No, they’re just crazy.” He replied, giving them a dark stare. “Crazy?” Repeated Seonghwa. “Let me tell you something Y/N.” He came to you. “Or you can even show it.” Added Yeosang, exactly knowing what his friend was going to say. “Don’t-” started Jongho, but it was too late. Seonghwa was already pulling his sleeve. “Can you see this scar?” He almost shoved his forearm in your face. “I can’t miss it actually. That’s so big.” “Yeah! You’re right. That’s so big!” Yunho and Mingi were laughing when they remembered what caused Seonghwa to have this big scar. “You know how I did it?” “Hyung, you are going to scare her.” Jongho tried to push him away. “Wait wait. Otherwise, she will think we are crazy. But there’s a good reason why we are surprised that he's holding your hand.” “I already think you are crazy.” You replied, raising a brow. “I had this scar, just because I gave him a back hug.” He declared, ignoring your comment. You could still feel the amertume and the betrayal in his voice. “A back hug?” You stared at your boyfriend. “A back hug.” Jongho was rubbing his shoulder, giving you an embarrassing smile. “Yeah…” “We are just trying to give him our affection, and that’s what he does with it!” Seonghwa pouted. “I have a scar too.” “Me too!” Added Wooyoung. “And me too!” Insisted San. “On the hips! Do you know how much makeup I need to put on? Just to hide it!” “Wow. That’s something then.” You giggled. “You are never like that with me.” “Because you’re not annoying like them.” He immediately said, almost knowing that you would say something like that. “If I allow them to hug or kiss me. I’m done.” “He has a point.” Discreetly agreed Hongjoong. “Look at those two.” He pointed at San and Wooyoung. “He has two points.” Said Yeosang. “Hey.” “And they know that I hate physical touches! But they’re still doing it so I need to fight back.” “Does it annoy you when I do?” You asked, afraid that you’ve been annoying him this whole time. “Noo!” He almost shouted. “When it’s you I love it. It’s completely different.” All the boys around faked to throw up when the atmosphere went straight clingy. Jongho raised a brow and smirked. “Hold on. That’s all I need to do for you to leave me alone? Good to know.”
