K-pop Idol Imagines - Chapter 22: Chapter 22

A normal day for an abnormally tensed girl at her college. Y/N just finished her last class and now she was wandering in the hallway, or more like following the footsteps of someone.
She looked up as she faced a short, petite girl's back. Her black hair carefully straightened were falling down her shoulder. A smile spread across Y/N's face when she saw the girl looking to her side with a bright smile.
"How are you so beautiful, Wendy?" Y/N muttered to herself as she shoved her hands in her jeans pocket with a couple of butterflies dancing at just the mere sight of her crush.
Truth to be told, Y/N was crushing on her for too long that she was even doubting herself if it was a mere crush or true love.
Shaking her head at the thought, Y/N felt her phone buzzing in her pocket. She pulled it out and looked at the text from her wingwoman and best friend, Joy. She immediately opened the text and saw something that made her inner self shiver with nervousness.
J: Hey, girl!
J: I checked your reservation at the restaurant and it's all set! Go bring your girl and capture her heart! ;)
Y/N: Thank you, Joy. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Pocketing her phone, Y/N looked up and saw Wendy standing alone in front of her. Wendy was scrolling through her phone with a grim expression which made Y/N nervous moreover.
"You can do this, Y/N!" she muttered under her breath and walked up to Wendy.
Clearing her throat, she said, "W-Wendy?"
Wendy looked up from her phone and turned to look at her. She smiled widely as usual and said, "Oh, hey, Y/N. What's up?"
Y/N scratched the back of her neck and stuttered, "I-I'm fine, Wendy. H-How have you been?"
"Oh, the usual. Did you want something from me?" Wendy asked, tilting her head.
Y/N nodded and took a deep breath. She clenched her fists tightly to her side and asked, "I-I actually, um, have a reservation at, uh, this really fancy restaurant."
Wendy furrowed her brows with a funny smile and said, "Okay..."
"So, uh, I was thinking, um, would you like to, you know, come with me, "Y/N said as her voice faded at the end of the sentence with anxiousness.
"You want me to come with you?"
Y/N aggressively nodded and then shook her head, saying, "No, actually, it's okay. No pressure. Forget I ever asked."
As she was about to walk away, Wendy said, "No, wait! Okay, no problem. I'll come with you."
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As they entered the restaurant, Y/N held the door for Wendy and let her enter first. Wendy whispered a small thank you as she walked ahead and Y/N behind her.
A waiter approached them and asked, "Yes, ma'am? How may I help you?"
Y/N looked at him and said, "Uh, there's a reservation for two under the name of Y/N L/N."
"Ok, ma'am. Let me check first, "he went away leaving both of them standing alone.
Y/N looked around the restaurant and thanked Joy mentally for choosing a high-end place. With furnished tiles and a golden interior, that place gave off a 5-star restaurant vibe.
"This place looks... expensive, "Wendy said to her to which Y/N replied, "Uhm, yeah. Do you... do you not like it?"
"No, it's not that. I like it, "Wendy replied with a humble expression which made Y/N relax a bit.
The waiter came back and said, "Yes, ma'am. Come this way."
Y/N nodded at him and followed him as Wendy was beside her, scanning the place constantly. The waiter pointed at the small table at the corner of the restaurant and placed the menu cards in front of them.
"I'll take your orders in a few minutes, "he left with that said.
Y/N passed Wendy a menu card and gave her an awkward smile. Y/N looked at her expression from her side of the table, trying to decipher any sense of disappointment.
After ordering the food, they started eating as Wendy started talking about her regular school activities. Y/N attentively listened to every word, every syllable that escaped her lips, and smiled whenever Wendy laughed at her own joke.
While eating, Y/N's phone vibrated in her pocket and she pulled it out to see Joy's notification. Reminding her that Y/N had to confess because it was now or never.
Y/N looked at Wendy who happily ate the piece of steak and drank up the water from her glass. She gathered up the courage she had piled up in these months and said, "Wendy. I have something important to tell you."
Wendy looked up from her plate and nodded, saying, "Sure."
"I... There's a reason why I invited you with me here, "Y/N said as she clutched her fork and knife tightly.
That caught her attention as Wendy looked at her with a serious expression and asked, "What do you mean?"
"I like you."
Y/N said in one breath as she closed her eyes with anxiety. Somehow, she felt she knew what was about to come.
"I... Y/N, "Wendy said as she looked at her with a solemn expression.
Y/N opened her eyes and started, "I have liked you for a few months now, Wendy. You're smart, beautiful, and kind. I just couldn't help, but develop a crush on you. I want... to court you, Wendy."
Wendy had her lips parted with surprise as she let her utensils rest on the plate. She leaned back and gave her words a deep thought. She knew how true Y/N's feelings were, but the harsh reality is she doesn't feel anything for her.
"I appreciate your bravery to confess to me, Y/N, "Wendy said at which Y/N's eyes lit up with sudden hope.
"But."
Y/N's heart shattered into millions of pieces at her next words. She knew what might happen but didn't know that it would be this difficult to endure it.
"I don't feel the same for you, Y/N. I am really sorry for this. I know you didn't want to hear this but, I can't let your hopes high even if it's just fake, "Wendy said as she gave her hand a squeeze from across the table.
Y/N chuckled bitterly and replied, "It's okay, Wendy. You don't have to worry about me. I am fine... I'll be fine. I knew it but had to try, you know? Don't worry."
Wendy felt guilty at her response, but she knew that what she said was for the best. After eating the food, Y/N asked to drive her home which thankfully Wendy accepted. The whole ride was silent as the only was heard of the engine of the car.
Wendy bid her goodbye as she reached her house and Y/N just gave her a tight nod as her throat clenched and a lump formed. As the door closed behind Wendy, Y/N immediately drove away from her house, tears falling down her cheek with a broken heart.
Somehow, she felt the pain harder than it should have. Deep and piercing like being murdered with a sharp knife in her chest.
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It's been two weeks since their last encounter, Y/N always avoided Wendy at the college. She didn't have the courage to be in the same area as Wendy and decided to keep herself busy or be with her friends.
Wendy, on the other hand, felt really bad that she had many sleepless nights. She felt miserable seeing Y/N so disheveled and distant from her. She knew she was the reason but, she couldn't do anything about the sorrowful feeling inside her heart.
Wrenching deeply inside.
After finishing her classes, Wendy was walking with her friend in the hallway, discussing the assignment they had that day.
Then, suddenly, Wendy's eyes caught a scene that might've caused her to feel angry. Jaw clenched and eyes set, Wendy looked far away at the end of the hallway. There stood Y/N looking ever so dashing today as the school's rich girl named Tiffany was all over her.
She saw them smiling and laughing as Tiffany twirled a lock of her hair around her finger. Wendy couldn't see that as she turned her head to the right, avoiding the scene.
"Wendy? You okay?" her friend asked her as she looked at her with perplexion.
Wendy was about to reply when a familiar laugh invaded her senses, making her turn her head to see Y/N. A raging feeling settled inside her heart as she couldn't wait anymore and strode forward with big steps.
Nearing the duo, Wendy shouted, "Y/N!"
Y/N jumped slightly at the stern voice and turned her head to see an angry squirrel walking towards her with thumping steps. Y/N had her eyes wide as she looked at Wendy who was glaring down at Tiffany.
"Listen here. Don't try to talk to her, "Wendy said as she pointed her finger at Tiffany.
"Excuse me? Who are you to stop me?" Tiffany asked as she rested her hands on her hip with an irritated expression on her face.
"Tiff, don't, "Y/N said as she shook her head slightly at the girl.
Wendy noticed that and grabbed Y/N's hand, saying, "She's my girlfriend. So, I'd really like you to leave."
"I'll not, "Tiffany said, crossing her arms.
Wendy scoffed and replied, "Then, we will leave."
She dragged Y/N away from her as Y/N stared at her with shock. She pulled Y/N into an empty classroom and looked at her with a pensive expression.
"W-Wendy? Why did you do that?" Y/N asked, feeling nervous in front of her.
Without answering her question, Wendy stepped forward and pulled Y/N into a tight hug. Y/N's breath hitched in her throat as she felt Wendy tightening her grip around her waist, face snuggling in the crook of her neck.
"Let's stay like this for a few moments, "Wendy murmured against her skin as Y/N's knees buckled with the proximity of her hot breath brushing against her skin.
Y/N gradually wrapped her arms around her as she let the whole scene settle. She really thought it might be a lucid dream, but all her thoughts were out of the window when Wendy suddenly confessed.
"I think I like you too."
"What?" Y/N pulled apart and looked down at her, who was blushing profusely.
Wendy bit her lower lip and replied, "Yes, Y/N. I think I like you too... and I'd like to give you a chance to court me."
"R-Really?" Y/N's eyes shone with twinkling hope and Wendy looked up with a sheepish smile.
She simply leaned forward and pressed her lips against her cheek. Y/N stood there frozen as her heart thrummed loudly against her ribs, making her unable to speak. Wendy pulled apart and said, "Yes, Y/N. I'd love to see where this goes."
"T-Thank you, Wendy, " was all Y/N could say at the moment as she imagined the various plans and dates to come in near future.