K-pop Idol Imagines - Chapter 51: Chapter 51

Irene was nervous. More than she was to introduce her new songs in an interview.
Today was the day when she introduced her girlfriend to her beloved members of Red Velvet. The girls knew about their relationship, but Irene wanted Y/N to be ready for what was to come due to her popularity in the K-pop industry.
Media, criticism, unwanted questions, stalkers, and whatnot. You name it.
However, Y/N was more than ready to face all of that. As in her words, she said, "If you're with me, I'll face anything in this world, Irene."
So, to start off, Irene thought that introducing her to her members might be the best option. At least, she wouldn't have to keep her members in the dark anymore. It physically pained her to do so, but it was for everyone's betterment.
"How much time till we reach her apartment, Unnie?" Wendy asked from the passenger seat.
Irene decided to drive them herself to her girlfriend's apartment, not wanting her managers to find out about this yet.
"Just five minutes more. And, please, don't embarrass me in front of her, "Irene said as she looked into the mirror, referring to the younger ones.
"What? Don't look at us like that, Unnie, "Joy said, and Yeri nodded along.
Irene gave them a dubious eyebrow raise as she turned her attention to the road ahead. Steering the wheel to the right, Irene came to park her car in a lot of an expensive-looking apartment building.
The members were in awe as they stepped out, wearing masks and glasses. Irene locked the car as she made her way towards the front gate and the rest of them followed quietly behind.
"She's rich, "Seulgi said, concluding everyone's thought.
"Look at that chandelier! It's beautiful!" Joy exclaimed and took out her phone to take a picture.
"Girls! We don't want attention. Keep it low, "Irene said as the members nodded in understanding.
Walking towards the elevator, Irene pushed floor number 4. The rest of them were talking in hushed and excited voices and Irene stood there, feeling her stomach churning with anxiety.
What if they won't approve of my choice?
Irene thought and bit her lower lip.
The members might've noticed her hesitation because they cleared their throats and said altogether, "Don't worry, Unnie."
Irene looked around and smiled at them as she nodded, saying, "I won't."
The elevator door opened and they all stepped out, following Irene into a highly furnished hallway.
"I have so many questions for her. Look at this carpet beneath, "Yeri said as they all looked down at the blue carpet beneath them.
"Just don't overwhelm her with many questions at a time, "Irene said and everyone replied with a harmonious yea.
Finally, at the end of the hallway, Irene stopped in front of apartment number 15 and rang the doorbell. She turned her head to glance at her members who gave her a bashful smile.
They heard the sound of rushing footsteps and then the unlocking of the door as it flew open. There came Irene's girlfriend into the view.
Wearing an apron and a spatula in her hand.
"Hey, everyone!" Y/N greeted them with a smile and Irene could feel herself melting at that.
Y/N stood aside as Irene ushered the girls inside before entering herself at last. Y/N watched her members gasping and eyeing the interior of her apartment, causing her to stifle a laugh.
"Baby?" Irene's voice made Y/N turn her head around and look at her goddess of a girlfriend.
"Oh, hey there, "Y/N as she leaned down to place a soft peck against her lips.
As she pulled apart, she saw Irene pouting slightly and that made her laugh out loud.
"Why are you sulking, my love?" Y/N questioned as she gestured for Irene to come inside.
They both walked towards the kitchen and Y/N got behind the stove as Irene washed her hands. She came to stand beside Y/N as she dried off her hands with the towel and gave a look around the kitchen counter.
"So, what's with the pout?" Y/N questioned as she stirred what seemed like stew in the pot.
Irene looked up at Y/N and said, "You forgot to give me a hug."
Y/N lowered the flame of the stove and wiped her hands on the apron before fully turning herself to face Irene. She smiled and opened her arms, saying, "Sorry, my love. C'mere."
A smile graced Irene's face and she immediately wrapped her arms around Y/N's waist, nestling her head in the crook of her neck and sighing with contentment.
It always felt like home to her in Y/N's arms.
Y/N placed a kiss on the top of her head and asked, "Happy?"
Irene pulled apart and nodded, saying, "Happier."
Meanwhile, the girls were sitting in the living room, which was directly in front of the kitchen, and watched their Unnie with smiles on their faces.
"She looks so happy, "Wendy said and Seulgi hummed in response.
"I haven't seen her this relaxed and glowing ever, "Joy said.
"I'm glad she found someone with whom she can reside, "Seulgi said, and everyone gave a happy nod.
"What are you making for us?" Irene asked as she looked into the pot that Y/N was working on.
"Nothing special. Thought simple might be the best, so I made a vegetable stew and your favorite, tteokbokki, "Y/N said and saw Irene's face lighting up like the Christmas lights at night.
"I love it, "Irene said.
"That's why I made it. Now, the stew is also done and all that is left is eating. Call the girls to the dining table, "Y/N said and turned around to take out dishes, but Irene stopped her.
"I'll set the dishes. You go get the girls, "Irene said. "Get familiar with them."
Y/N gave Irene a look of understanding and pulled off her apron before walking into the living room. She was greeted by the warm smiles of the members and she sat down on the couch beside Yeri.
"So, we all finally meet, huh?" Y/N asked and everyone shared a laugh.
"We did. It's nice to meet you, Y/N, "Wendy said and Y/N acknowledged with a nod.
"Your apartment is so big, "Yeri said and Y/N shook her head with a smile.
"Thank you. It's my first apartment in Seoul, "Y/N replied.
"What do you do for the job? If you're okay with it, "Seulgi said, cautious.
Y/N dismissed her hesitation and replied, "I'm the CFO at my father's hospital."
"Oh, that explains the 'rich' part, "Joy said and Y/N chuckled at that.
"It does. And, I'm your fan, "Y/N said as she pointed at Joy, who gasped in surprise.
"Really?"
Y/N nodded, saying, "I'm a Joy-biased Reveluv. So, I'm literally having a fan moment right now."
Joy kept a hand on her mouth and blushed profusely as she started to giggle while hitting Yeri.
"There she goes. Playing shy again, "Seulgi said and the rest of them snickered at that.
"And I love your dance moves too, Seulgi, "Y/N complimented and now it was Seulgi's turn to become shy.
"Now, you too?" Wendy asked as she gave Seulgi a look.
"And your voice, "Y/N said as Wendy nervously laughed.
"What about me?" Yeri asked and Y/N wrapped an arm around her shoulder, saying, "And your rapping skills and also, you're adorable, Yeri."
Yeri high-fived Y/N as all of them started to get comfortable around her.
Irene witnessed every interaction from behind as she finally let out a breath of relief. The huge weight of overthinking fell off her chest and she found herself smiling at the scene in front of her.
She decided to walk up to them and listen more closely.
"What more do you like about us?" Joy asked and Y/N leaned back with a thinking face.
"Let's see... There are too many things. How can I say one?" Y/N said and Irene noticed the subtle shyness in her members' behavior.
Wendy noticed Irene looking at Y/N and she said, "I can see why Irene Unnie fell for you first. You surely have a way with words."
Irene tried to contain her laugh as Y/N's happy face changed into an awkward one.
"About that..." Y/N scratched the back of her neck and Irene walked forward, sitting beside her.
"Yes, baby. Say it. How I fell for you first, "Irene said, on the verge of laughing.
Y/N glanced at her before turning her head to the members' curious gazes. She sighed and replied, "It was not... how Irene fell for me first. It was the other way around."
The members' gasped and Irene finally laughed while clapping her hands.
"So, you mean to say... you fell for Irene Unnie first?" Wendy asked.
Y/N nodded a small blush covering her face. "I... wasn't smooth with my words before Irene came into my life. This was just a new thing I learned to prove my worthiness to your Unnie. Eventually, she accepted me, and here we are."
"Wow... Damn, I mean. I was not expecting this to turn out like this, but whoa, "Joy said and Irene gave her members a look of confusion.
"Did you all think I didn't have it in me?" she questioned and the girls shared a gaze.
That made Irene stand up with hurt written all over her face. "Yah! You couldn't believe your Unnie to make someone fall for her? I'm really hurt."
"Unnie, it's not like that... It's just we thought you would be very shy and the person you like might have to approach you first, but it looks like we got that part wrong, "Seulgi explained and everyone nodded in agreement.
Y/N noticed the silence between the five of them and stood up as she took Irene's hand in hers. "Okay! That's enough discussion. Let's eat first and talk later. I made some delicious food for you all."
The girls immediately rose to their feet and walked towards the dining room as Irene and Y/N stayed back.
Y/N turned to look at Irene and sighed, asking, "Love? Let's go?"
Irene looked away from her, clearly sour after what her members' revealed. Y/N took Irene's face in between her hands and pulled her closer.
"Irene? Are you mad about that?"
Irene sighed heavily and shook her head, saying, "No, I'm not. It's just... I'm upset that they thought I wasn't brave enough."
Y/N caressed her cheeks with her thumbs and said, "But you are and they will have to acknowledge it. You're very brave, Irene. Very very brave."
Irene finally smiled as she looked up at Y/N.
She knew that it was not a big thing. However, getting upset about silly things sometimes made it fun for Irene. She loved getting comforted by Y/N and loved how Y/N held her whenever she did that.
It was a little game she would sometimes play. Just to get showered with compliments from Y/N.
"Now, are you okay?" Y/N asked and Irene nodded with a smile.
Y/N chuckled lowly and pressed a kiss on her forehead.
"You missed, "Irene pointed towards her lips with a glint of mischievousness in her eyes.
Y/N shook her head and leaned in to kiss her girlfriend. She smiled against her lips as Irene's lips moved eagerly. Her arms came to hold on to Y/N's waist as she tilted her head and kissed her with every ounce of love she had.
Y/N pulled apart after a few seconds and Irene lowly whined, causing Y/N to laugh and kiss the tip of her nose.
"After. But, now let's not make the girls wait. They're still in the house, "Y/N said, and Irene unwillingly nodded as they walked towards the dining table.
As they came to sit at the table, the girls became quiet and looked at their precious Unnie, who was serving herself some tteokbokki. Irene might've felt their gazes because she briefly looked up and said.
"Eat up and don't worry, I'm not angry."
The girls let out a sigh of relief as they all started munching down on their food, their voices filling up the entire house.
Y/N smiled as she witnessed the interaction of her girlfriend with her members, something that always warmed her heart. Knowing that someone would always be there for her if she was not.
Irene's warm hand came to rest upon hers and they shared a look of appreciation.
"Love you, "Irene said as she squeezed her hand.
Y/N grinned, saying, "Love you too."
"Love you three!" the girls said in unison, causing both of them to jerk in surprise and then end up laughing together.
Just like a happy family, Irene thought.