Forelsket {Dokyeom, DK ff}

Tipsy

After singing a few more songs we went outside in the open area with our warm jackets wrapped around us. All of us played a few rounds of futsal while each team had to drink shots for every point lost. NaEun, Jeonghan and I sat near the bonfire area watching the boys competitively trying to win the game. A while later Vernon left to catch some sleep and Hoshi lay down near us and instantly fell asleep.

Running out of energy, few members decided to call it a night and went inside the house to sleep, taking Hoshi along with them while the others joined us and sat around the bonfire and made smores. Amidst the crackling flames, the boys began reminiscing about their old memories and trainee days. They shared stories of their journey, recounting the highs and lows, the challenges and triumphs. It was truly admirable to hear how much hard work and dedication they had put into their careers to reach their current level of success.

During their conversations, it became evident that NaEun had been a part of their lives for a significant amount of time. Her presence and connection with the boys added another layer of warmth. It was a night filled with nostalgia, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the bonds of friendship and professional relationship that had carried them through their journey in the world of K-pop.

The effects of the alcohol finally caught up with me, and I could feel a throbbing headache starting to take hold. As I attempted to stand up from my seat, I stumbled slightly, causing NaEun and Dino, who were sitting beside me, to react quickly, reaching out their hands to steady me.

Thankfully, I managed to catch the edge of the chair and regain my balance, straightening up as I tried to shake off the dizziness. The combination of the late hour and the alcohol in my system was taking its toll.

"Dokyeom-ie, go with her" Jeonghan spoke from his seat and Dokyeom got up and walked me to the kitchen holding my arm. Once we reached the kitchen I sat on one of the chairs and rest my head down on the table. I heard Dokyeom get me a glass of water, he placed it beside me and gently rubbed my back.

"Yah, are you okay? Do you feel like throwing up or anything?" he asked concerned and I nodded slowly.

"My head aches" I spoke in a low voice.

"Okay, okay. Drink some water, it'll help. You're probably nauseated." He spoke, his hand still resting gently on my back. I took his advice and gulped down a few sips of water, the cool of it making me feel better.

"Do you want to go to sleep? Should I take you back inside?" he asked, pouring more water in the glass, and looking back at me.

"No, I can't sleep with this kind of headache anyways. I'll walk around maybe or just sit with you guys for a while" I told him and he nodded "Oh tomorrow morning's going to be a hell ride" I said, chuckling, finding no fun in it as I push my hair back from my face and tied it up in a tight ponytail. Drunk or not, a loose ponytail was not something that I went well with.

Dokyeom and I headed back to where the others were sitting while carrying a water bottle with me. As we reached there, the members and NaEun instantly enquire if I'm doing fine; I reassured them that I was alright. Dokyeom and I took our seats and I put my hands inside my jacket pockets to feel the warmth of the heat packs.

"Hana-ya, Dino wants to ask you something," Mingyu spoke pointing towards Dino with a mischievous smile.

"What is it?" I asked curiously, turning to face Dino who bites down his laughter that he's holding in for some reason.

Dino clears his throat before asking me with a very serious expression."jhogio noona hokshi namja chingu isseoyo?" he asks and everyone around him bursts into a fit of laughter. I rolled my eyes, playfully exasperated by their antics, and chuckled along with the group.

"Answer it" NaEun cheers and the others join in.

"Okay, okay!" 

Dino's question hung in the air as I formulated a clever response. With a sly grin, I turned to him and replied, "Well, Dino, I'm waiting for the moment to ask out someone special so I can finally end this single life."

My playful answer left the group laughing, including Dokyeom, who couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and exchange a knowing glance with me. It was a subtle way of indicating my interest and hinting at a certain someone without making it too overt. 

"Does that mean you will be asking that person out first?" Mingyu interrogated, making a fist with his hand and holding it in front of me as a mic.

As Mingyu played the role of an impromptu interviewer with his makeshift "mic," I couldn't help but chuckle at the teasing atmosphere. I took a playful pause before responding, "Well, Mingyu, I might, and if the right moment comes along, who knows?" I answer in a professional tone and formal way, pushing my non-existent glasses upwards from my nose bridge. 

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