â â â â â â â â đ˘ CARDIGAN, AUGUST AND BETTY kim minji x reader x kazuha nakamura
đŞŠâ Í â´° ynâs always been a hopeless romantic, her wish is to have the best love story and have the love of her life by her side in the end, but you canât do that without a little bumps in the road right?
đż TAPE 01 â AUGUST â august slipped away into a moment of time cause it was never mine.â
the ocean breeze coming from the window takes over ynâs room along with the soft music coming from her phone as the girl sits on her bed with her face in a book.
itâs calming, itâs the exact break she needed, from all the craziness of idol life, sheâs happy minji invited her to this beach house for the second half of the summer, august was always sort of depressing, so maybe the beach house would make it fun.
speaking of minji, yn hasnât seen her since this morning, but thatâs probably her fault, the girl had locked herself in the room that sheâs staying in, she was determined to finish the book that she was reading, it was romance obviously.
romance is everything to yn, being in love seems like the best thing that can ever happen to you in ynâs mind, ynâs older sister would probably tell her to get her head out of the clouds but she just canât help it, having someoneâs heart in the palm of your hands and them having yours seems so intimate and vulnerable that itâs beautiful.
the book that yn is reading is about summer love, summer love is probably ynâs favourite trope, sheâd love to have a summer love, to swim in the ocean with them and play in the sand.
âyn?â a voice snaps her out of her love filled thoughts, she looks up to see minji peaking her head in between the cracks of her door, âyeah?â
minji opened the door wider and stood fully in the door way, she had a oversized sweater that seemed to be over her swimsuit, âwanna go the beach? you can bring your book.â
yn looks at the girl at her door and canât help but stare, minji has always been pretty no doubt, but this summer yn felt something different, butterflies would fill her stomach every time the leader would look at her or her hands would feel shaky when minji would talk to her, itâs been getting weird lately if sheâs being honest, âsure just let me put on my suit.â
after getting ready yn made her way downstairs where minji was sitting on the couch waiting for her, as if it was on cue the girl looked up from her phone and smiled at yn, âready?â
âyep.â
as the day unfolded, it felt like something out of a dream. the sky was a perfect blue, with wisps of clouds lazily drifting by. yn and minji spent hours on the beach, their laughter mingling with the sound of waves crashing against the shore.
they built sandcastles, their fingers intertwined as they molded the wet sand, and raced each other into the ocean, the cool water a refreshing escape from the heat of the sun. later, they sprawled on their beach towels, with yn absorbed in her book while minji dozed off beside her, a soft smile playing on her lips.
yn felt a sense of peace, as if all the chaos of the world had faded away, leaving just the two of them in their little bubble of happiness. it was a contentment she hadn't experienced in a long time, being an idol could be so stressful sometimes.
as the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the beach, they reluctantly packed up their things and made their way back to the cozy beach house they had rented for the summer. the evening air was cool against their sun-kissed skin, and yn couldn't help but smile as minji playfully bumped her shoulder.
"today was perfect," minji said, her voice soft but full of warmth. "i don't want it to end."
yn glanced at her, feeling a tug at her heart. "me neither," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
later that night, after they had showered and changed into comfortable clothes, they settled on the couch to watch a movie. the room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the tv screen. as the movie played, minji nestled closer to yn, resting her head on yn's shoulder. yn's heart raced as she felt minji's breath against her neck, a comforting presence that she had grown to cherish.
without thinking, minji leaned in and kissed yn, her lips soft and warm against yn's. yn's eyes fluttered shut as she returned the kiss, her heart pounding in her chest. the world outside seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them in that moment. minji's hand found its way to yn's cheek, caressing it gently as the kiss deepened.
when they finally pulled away, both of them were breathless. minji's eyes sparkled with something yn couldn't quite place, but it made her feel like she was floating. "i've wanted to do that for a while," minji admitted, her voice trembling slightly.
yn smiled, her cheeks flushed. "me too," she confessed.
the rest of august passed in a blur of stolen glances, secret touches, and passionate kisses. they spent their days exploring the small coastal town, holding hands when no one was looking, and sharing whispered conversations under the stars. at night, they would cuddle on the couch, the lines between friendship and something more becoming increasingly blurred.
it was ynâs dream, having summer love was all she couldâve hoped for, she had dreams about it, her older sister would call her delusional but this was it, it really was the dream.
but as the days slipped by, yn couldn't shake the feeling that this was all too good to last. they were more than friends, but less than a couple. it was a summer fling, a beautiful, fleeting moment in time that yn desperately wanted to hold onto.
one evening, as they were getting ready to head out for a late-night walk on the beach, minji excused herself to use the bathroom. yn sat on the edge of the bed, waiting patiently, when minji's phone, left on the nightstand, buzzed with a new message. the screen lit up, and yn's eyes were drawn to the notification.
it was a text from kazuha, a fellow idol from lesserafim. curiosity got the best of yn, and she couldn't help but glance at the message.
"hey, minji. i miss you. I canât wait to see you." kazuha's message read, accompanied by a heart emoji.
yn felt a pang of jealousy pierce her chest. she quickly looked away, guilt washing over her for snooping, but the damage was done. in that moment, reality hit her like a wave crashing against the shore. she realized that she might just be a summer fling, a temporary distraction for minji.
when minji returned, she found yn sitting quietly on the edge of the bed, her expression unreadable. "you okay?" minji asked, concern lacing her voice as she walked over and sat beside yn.
yn forced a smile, though it didn't reach her eyes. "yeah, i'm fine," she lied, trying to sound convincing. but her heart ached, and she knew that minji could sense something was off.
yn was never the best at hiding her emotions, she was an emotional person, her older sister would tell her, that she needs to learn how to hide them.
minji frowned, studying yn's face. "are you sure? you seem⌠distant."
yn wanted to spill everything, to ask minji what they really were, to understand where she stood in minji's life. but instead, she swallowed her emotions and shook her head. "it's nothing," she whispered, her voice wavering slightly. "just tired, i guess."
minji didn't seem convinced, but she didn't press further. she wrapped her arm around yn, pulling her close, and yn let herself melt into the embrace. but as they sat there, the weight in yn's chest grew heavier. she knew, deep down, that their summer fling was coming to an end, and the thought terrified her.
of course her summer love wouldnât actually be hers.
