request from: @badaleeswife95
bada lee x fem reader
word count: 2.5k
warnings: angst, one sided love, cheating?
summary: Bada has had a crush on you since she started dancing. Even years later when she is dating Howl, her heart wants you.
notes: please keep sending requests, I love them all so much! I enjoyed writing this one a lot! Thanks for over 2K reads, and there is definitely more imagines to come!
Tell me what you guys think of this fic too! This one is definitely sad. Sorry, love ya
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Ever since, Bada's early dancing days you were there. You guys first met when she was hired as a teacher. You had been working as a choreographer for Just Jerk Academy for several years, and politely offered to train Bada. You were slightly older than Bada, so you had more experience than her back then. And as time went on you became closer friends.
Bada looked up to you as a mentor and you inspired her to try her hardest. While she was still in training, she would watch you teach a class from the back of the room. You were the nicest and most generous person, she has ever met. But slowly her admiration for you became something more.
Suddenly the simplest thing you'd do for her made her heart flutter, and her face turn red in a split second. From your small compliments, to your patience, small gifts, or any time you were with her. She couldn't help but have a crush on you. It was slowly becoming a problem for her though, she couldn't be in the same room with you or anything. She knew you didn't like her, but she couldn't help but be curious back then. She'd ask questions that were very specific.
" Y/N Unnie? " Bada Said
" Bada, I told you didn't have to call me Unnie. What is it? " you laughed
" Have you ever been inlove with someone" Bada asks quietly
You gave her a slight chuckle, a little confused by the question. You had wondered why she asked you that.
" Yes, I have. But love never works out in the end. That's the harsh reality of such a beautiful thing. Why do you ask Bada? Are you inlove? " you ask, tilting your head slightly looking at her
Bada would turn away quickly not being able to withstand your gaze. She sighed and started.
" I don't know. But whenever I look at them my heart flutters and I can't even speak. Suddenly everything she does drives me crazy"
" So it's a she? " you whisper
Bada covers her mouth in embarrassment and starts packing her stuff up to try and avoid responding to your innocent comment.But you stopped her, by pulling her arm slightly.
" If you really like her Bada just tell her. You never know, if she feels that same feeling as you. You may regret it if you don't. I promise your secret is kept safe with me, either way. " you had smiled before letting her arm go, and leaving the studio.
Bada stood there, her face flushed red at your touch. But she was confused. How could she just tell you that it was you, your actions made her heart skip a beat, and that she couldn't control her self around her own mentor. It was driving her crazy, that night Bada didn't leave the studio. She had cried all night confused with her own emotions.
The next morning, when you came back to the studio. You found Bada with puffy red eyes and her knees to her chest. You quietly walked over and held her close. You didn't know what had happened that night but you knew there was something she wasn't telling you. But you decided not to bother her about it and just be there for her. The whole day you never left her side, concerned for her, as a friend, and as her teacher. You even took her home that day and made sure she was alright, she tried convincing you she was fine. But you didn't believe it. Even if she was cold to you, you still cared.
The next week, Bada had told you she was going overseas to learn dance from other people. It had broken your heart seeing your friend and student go, but you knew it was for the best. That night you gave her one last hug and kiss on the cheek before she disappeared.
Bada knew it for the best, but she never told you back then how she truly felt.
Now 4 years had pasted since Bada had left Korea. She had slowly created a name for herself overseas and across the world. Finding success in creating choreography for famous K-pop idols, being a backup dancer for many celebrities, and even just teaching classes. Along with her appearance on the show " Street Woman Fighter 2." Many guys & girls falling for her boyfriend aesthetic. Especially, a fellow dancer Howl.
The two had been dating for almost two years. Meeting each other overseas when Bada was making choreography for Kai. Howl being one of the backup dancers. They slowly became friends and then something more. The internet found the both of them as a power couple. { except for me 😊 }
You were still working at Just Jerk Academy for a good 3 years after Bada left. Until opening your own studio called One-Love. You were very successful yourself, being one of the most desirable choreographers in Korea and Japan. You even started choreographing for famous idols & groups like Twice, Blackpink, Red Velvet, and even pop celebrities. You were an online sensation, people in love with your feminine and masculine energy.
You had many dating rumors going around you. Many people used to think you dated Bada, but the rumors was forgotten after she had left and started dating Howl. Many couldn't believe an admirable attractive dancer like yourself was still single. But you were happily single.
Today was the day that Bada was returning to Korea, her time in the states had been fun but she missed her home. Howl insisted on going with her but she said it was a trip of self exploration. Howl never understood Bada sometimes, but he didn't questioned it and let her go. He sent many texts throughout her whole way to to Korea.
She smiled, she really did love Howl but part of her was missing. She was hoping she would find it back home. It had been over 4 years since she had been there and she couldn't help but be excited to finally be home.
When Bada finally made it back, the first place she went to was Just Jerk Academy. She missed all of her friends and the whole dance community there and couldn't wait to be back.
When she first walked in to the studio, she was tackled by her old dance team, Team Bebe. She laughed at the gestures and hugged them all back. Some of them even crying seeing their leader in person again.
" Bada Unnie we thought we'd never seen you again " Tatter cried
" We missed our scary tall leader " Lusher exclaimed with tears in her eyes
" We were dying without you " Kyma cried saying
She started crying too and hugged all her old dance partners. Team Bebe lead her to an empty studio were they all had drinks, and finally caught up with one another. Bada was so happy, yet something was still missing. Her crew sensed something was wrong, and asked her.
" What's wrong, Unnie? "
She shrugged,
" I don't know, something is missing " she said sighing.
Each team member looked at each other sadly knowing exactly what it was.
" Bada is it, Y/N? " Tatter whispered
" We really meant to tell you, but Y/N Unnie doesn't work here anymore " Lusher said
Bada looked at them confused, so you had left too, hun. She wondered why you never told her you left the academy, she didn't blame you though. Because you guys hadn't talked since Bada left to go overseas. She sighed and took a swing of her drink before asking.
" Did she leave overseas? " Bada asked
The whole crew shakes their head, no. Before Minah spoke up,
" No she has her own studio now actually "
Your own studio, huh? That was news to Bada. She brushed it off and changed the topic. The studio filled with laughter and cries of joy. Bada had missed her old crew and was happy to talk to them again.
Team Bebe rehearsed some old routines they had and posted them online, for old time sakes.
It was getting late, and all of team Bebe decided to head home. Bada had fun connecting with all her girls again but couldn't help but be curious about what you've been up too. She searched all night looking for your studio, but she knew too little to find it. Giving up she sighed in her bed and fell asleep.
The next day she conveniently ran into Tatter at the market. Tatter knew that her leader missed you, so she made a plan to have you two reunited.
Tatter suggested Bada to come with her to a dance class at a new studio. Bada refused but with Tatters begging she was convinced and went with her.
Little she know, the Studio was called One-Love. Which was also owned by you.
Even though Bada had been gone for so long, she kept up with lots of the dance studios in Korea. So she was confused when she had never heard of this one. One-Love was a very sleek, modern studio. That seemed very popular.
You were teaching a class that day. It was a very upbeat high energy dance, but luckily you had a very young group of dancers who were just eager to to learn from you. You were a great teacher and many of the dancers admired & fangirled over you throughout the whole class. You always played along, having as much as fun you could. Including everyone. But every dancer gets tired of course, so you told your class they could have a break. When you left the class for a second, you sat down in the lobby.
Tatter quickly rushed into the studio, hoping to see you. Whenever she saw you, she ran up to you and gave you a big hug. You loved the younger girl's energy and were happy to see her again.
Bada watched as Tatter ran up to someone. She was confused who it was, but when she saw your smiling face with was like deja vu all over again.
She felt that burning sensation in her chest, and her face was bright red. Even if it had been 4 years, she couldn't get rid of the crush she had on you.
While Bada was lost in her thoughts, you engulfed her in a hug. Catching her off guard. You didn't believe it was her, you couldn't believe it. Tears welled up in your eyes as you hugged your former student, and your best friend. Bada couldn't help but cry. Her own eyes spilling out tears. You guys stayed in each others embraces, before you pulled away.
" you came back " you whispered
" I did " Bada whispered back, she gently wiped your tears with her thumbs
You pulled her in for another hug before you whisper to her.
" You don't know how much I've missed you. I couldn't live with my best friend "
Bada winced at the word " best friend " , she knew you only saw her as a friend but it still hurt. She tried to push away the feeling, and was just happy to see you again.
Tatter smiled and secretly left, happy to see her leader happy. Tatter knew deep down that Bada was still inlove with you, and it was only a matter of time before she knew the truth.
You invited Bada to watch your class and she happily accepted. She was happy to see you in your element, after all of her years of missing you she was here again. Watching you teach, like when you taught her. She couldn't help but smile throughout the whole thing.
After everyone left, it was you and her alone in the studio. You were stretching and she just sat there. You couldn't help but ask her a question.
" So you and Howl, huh? " you said, suggesting their relationship
She looked at you puzzled by your sudden question.
" Yeah, I guess. But I can't help but feel guilty " Bada replies
" And why's that? " you replied
" You know that time four years ago, when I asked you about love. And I told you about that girl I liked? I don't feel that spark anymore with Howl, but I just can't break it to him " Bada said
It was the truth, every I love you text she sent him or every moment she had spent with him lately felt off. She didn't know what to do.
You sighed, you knew something like this would happen to Bada. You moved closer to Bada.
" Bada, is there someone else? " you simply asked her
Her face was flushed and embarrassed just like it was 4 years ago. She hated to admit it but there was. It was you. She wanted you, but was so hesitant to break up with Howl.
" maybe " she replied quietly
" Bada if there is someone else in your life, you have to be honest with Howl. The longer you wait the more it will hurt him" you told her softly, putting your hand on her shoulder
She knew you were right, but she felt so bad. She couldn't help but cry. And once again you were there to hold her. It was like the same scenario, again. You never let Bada's body go. You stayed there, as her teacher, as her friend, as the girl she loved.
You had convinced Bada to tell Howl in that moment, assuring her it was for the best. Bada shook her head and finally took the step. She got on call with Howl, and told him the truth. Her heart felt bad, breaking his. But she knew her heart didn't belong to him but to you. You stayed with her the whole night, as her only sense of comfort.
Eventually, Bada got over the situation with Howl. Even though many people constantly bothered her about it. With rumors, and fake news. She pushed it away and remained calm. She stayed dancing and stayed with you. But like 4 years ago, she had to leave.
She was offered an amazing job, her dream job practically. But couldn't bring herself to accept it. She couldn't leave Team Bebe behind, she couldn't leave you behind. But everyone was so supportive. So she took the job.
Before she left though , she one day knocked on your door.
" Come in " you had yelled from the inside your house.
When Bada walked in, she couldn't help but feel nervous. She walked over to you and sat next to you in your bed. She was so hesitant, and you could sense it.
" What's wrong, Bada " you asked
She looked at you one last time before saying.
" I have a confession" she whispered
" What it is it?" you asked
" I've loved you, from the start "