Pairing: kim jongin x reader
Summary: “My boyfriend is Kim Jongin.”
“Yay, we’re here.” You repeated after Jongin, but less enthusiastic than when he said it. He looked over to you, and couldn’t help but laugh. You looked even more lifeless than when you left the house.
“Do you really not want to be here?”
“Doesn’t my face already tell you I don’t?” You questioned, pointing at the prominent frown etched on your face. He shook his head, and giggled, which made you sigh. “Ah, then I have to do better to show it.”
You patted your cheek to make yourself look more miserable. Jongin rolled his eyes, and brushed your hand away to replace it with his own. He pinched your cheek, and pulled it out. You let out a groan of protest.
“You’re visiting your family after a whole year, aren’t you at least happy to see them?”
“I am, but what I’m not happy about is seeing that one particular person.”
His eyes softened. He understood where you were coming, and how you felt as you’ve told him countless stories about this person.
“That’s why I came along, and am here with you. Hopefully, I can make this visit a little more tolerable.”
Placing a hand over your heart, you sucked in a breath, and bit your lip. “You are the light of my life. Thank you for being so sweet in my time of need.”
Jongin couldn’t contain his giggling at your dramatic acting. Meanwhile, you couldn’t stop making him laugh just to see that precious smile of his.
“All right. It’s time to head inside before they question what we’re doing in the car for so long.” He reached over to give your hand a squeeze. You let out a whine as you threw your head back onto the headrest.
“Can’t we stay in here for five more minutes?”
“Nope.” He poked your cheek before taking off his seatbelt, and getting out of the car. You sighed. You knew there was no way you could get out of this now. It was already too late. You unbuckle your seatbelt, and followed after him. As you looked up at your grandparents’ house, where you spent much of your youth, you were supposed to be filled with nostalgia. But it was only dread that filled your being.
Jongin came around the car to your side, and offered his hand. A smile finally came to your face as you ran to him, locking your fingers together. As if giving you good luck, he brought your hand up to his lips, and kissed your knuckles. He peered into your eyes as he spoke.
“If it gets too much for you, let me know and we’ll leave right away.”
You nervously laughed, and waved it off. “I was joking!”
From the look on his face, there was no tricking him. He knew you too well. You groaned, and nodded.
As you walked up the driveway to enter through the garage, two people came into view. Your face brightened when you saw your parents waving and beaming at the sight of you two.
“Mama, papa!” You let go of Jongin’s hand to run into their arms. It had been a while since you last saw them.
“It’s good to see you again, Mr and Mrs L/N.”
“Hon, I’m surprised you two came,” Your mother mentioned after the both of them greeted you and Jongin with hugs.
“I’m surprised too honestly,” You scoffed, amusing everyone. Your parents knew how you felt when coming to these events, and they were beyond pleased that you attempted to come this time.
You and your parents caught up on how life was going. From how hectic work was to your future plans. It was just a thought, but you were pretty sure your parents were already planning your entire wedding. After all, there was no other person better than him for you. That was why they were cheering for the both of you to stay together forever.
“Ah, Y/N! Your grandmother has been asking, and waiting for you kids to arrive. Hurry inside, and say your hellos.”
You chuckled, and shook your head. “We all know the person she really wants to see is Jongin. The same can be said about you and papa too!”
She patted you on the shoulder. “I’m glad you know the truth now, hon.”
“Mama, you’re not very discreet in hiding your favoritism towards Jongin. You make it to obvious to not notice.”
“Whoops.” She grinned, not even denying it. Great to know your mother loved him more than her own child.
“Ah, Jongin. Can I get your help before you go in? Y/N, you can go ahead.” Your father stopped you. The two of you shared a look as his face filled with guilt. You let go of his hand, and nodded towards your father.
Just before you walked away, Jongin grabbed hold of your wrist. He pulled you to him, and whispered into your ear.
“I’ll be there in a bit. Try not to fight anyone.”
“Try your hardest, love bug.”
You pecked his cheek, then ran away before he could say anything more. He giggled, and shook his head at how you scurried away.
When you walked inside, you were greeted with the loud chaos in the house. You groaned, and kicked your shoes off to the side. You could already feel yourself getting tired.
You could hear your uncles’ yelling about the soccer game all the way from the basement, mostly like drunk already. Your aunts occupied the dining room with their gossiping and bottles of wine. Your younger cousins running up and down the walls, yelling just as loud as their fathers downstairs. Then, your older cousins were sprawled all over the living room, sticking to their phones.
Your eyes traveled to the window where your grandmother sat in her rocking chair. Her face lit up at the sight of your arrival, and there was no hiding that smile of hers. She quickly beckoned you over, instantly engulfing you in a hug once you were near.
You smiled, burying your face into her shoulder. It had been too long since you’ve seen her last. There was much to catch up. She sat you down, and the two of you talked for a while about your life. Especially about your relationship with Jongin.
“Oh, you’ve finally got yourself a boyfriend? I must say I’m impressed.”
There it was. The annoying voice you didn’t want to hear as it soiled the good mood around you and your grandmother. You pushed yourself up, and faced your cousin with much annoyance. You crossed your arms, and sighed.
“Y/N.” She mimicked your stance, staring back at you with a confident smirk plastered on her lips.
Out of all your cousins, she was the most annoying. She was known to challenge you every time you met, even when you were young kids. She always showed off her life, always having to one up you on everything. You could never talk about your achievements without her interjecting about what she did to pass you. She just had to brag about everything, and how better at life she was than you.
“Why is it any of your business whether or not I have a boyfriend?”
She scowled. “I was just saying that it was impressive you managed to get one. No need to get so defensive.”
“But you know. He couldn’t possibly live up to my boyfriend.” Ella purposely said over her shoulders to draw in your other cousins’ attention. They were already watching once they saw the drama, but you let it be. She smirked.
“Oh, yeah. Here, let me show you a picture of him.”
She opened her phone, and showed you her lock screen. When you saw who it was, you almost choked on your spit.
Her wicked smirk widened as she boasted about her boyfriend. “That’s right. He’s quite the looker, isn’t he?”
You stared at the lock screen in disbelief, then to her and back at the phone.
“I - I don’t know what to say.” Really, you didn’t know what to say.
She hummed in content, having claimed her victory. She hugged the phone to her chest, and let out a dreamy sigh.
“I know. You’re jealous of me, aren’t you? See, I didn’t tell you until now because I wanted to see this reaction of yours.”
As Ella went on and on about how great he was, and how jealous you should be because of her. She thought she had won this time, thinking you didn’t know who it was on her phone. Little did she know though.
“His name is Kim Jongin, you see. He treats me right, and sweeps me off my feet all the time! Surprises me with flowers, pampers me in so much love and kisses. Oh, he is so dreamy!” She squealed.
You shrugged. “Not really. I just think it’s funny because my boyfriend is Kim Jongin too.”
Her eyebrows furrowed together in frustration, and she clenched her teeth. “Don’t mock me.”
She clicked her tongue. “So, where is this boyfriend of yours? I want to see him. I bet he’s trash compared to my boy.”
“Sorry, I took so long, Y/N.”
“Jongin, hey.” Your eyes softened, looking at him over your shoulder. Jongin’s face brightened upon seeing you. He wrapped his arms around you from behind, and kissed your cheek, nuzzling his nose against it.
“K-K-Kim J-J-J-Jon-Jongin!” Her voice cracked as she pointed at him.
“Eh, is this Ella?” His attention was finally averted away from you.
Her finger stayed pointed at you mid air as she stared mortified at what she was seeing. You smirked, leaning your head to the side.
“So what was it you were saying about my boyfriend, Ella?”
