Ateez Imagines

Kim Hongjoong: Leave Me Alone

"You sure you don't want a ride?"

You stopped on your tracks to glare at the one and only Kim Hongjoong. Almost every girl in school would've melted at his words, but something about him made you find him cringey and f*ckboy-ish. Sure, he's all cute with the styled hair, the piercings, the cool clothes and the confident vibe, but he had a reputation of being like this with other girls at school.

"See you in school Joong" You smiled mockingly and flipped him off when he smirked back at you.

He's done this a couple times. Stops you on your way to school, says you'll be late and offers you a 'sweet ride' with him. Which would usually end with you making some sarcastic comment, and him laughing smugly before riding off.

But not even his cockiness would ruin your mood today. Today it's your first anniversary with your boyfriend. Okay maybe he wasn't the best boyfriend all of the time but still, you cared about him.

Besides, Hongjoong knew you were dating someone, and you know about the kind of bets him and his friends make, the harder to get the girl, the most 'macho' points they'd get. But there was no way you'd fall for it, you wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

Either way, you finally got to school to endure another day of the same old stuff. But your plans to have lunch with Joshua after school kept you positive. He goes to another school so he'll pick you up to eat together, you had all the evening planned and even had a present for him in your bag.

Your day was alright I guess, not bad, but Hongjoong and his every day flirting didn't make it particularly good either.

Again, it's just something he does.

As you made your way down the halls you heard someone say your name.

"I don't think ___ knows..."

"Poor thing, I heard he tells everyone he's single..."

Yes people talk. People love rumours, and drama.

You've had to deal with this kind of thing your whole relationship. It bothered you at times, but you've asked Joshua about it and he's always denied it, so of course you trust him and you try not to let it get to you.

And so, you brushed it off and carried on with your day.

2 pm couldn't come soon enough. The bell finally rang, you quickly packed your bag and just about ran outside. You were practically bouncing up and down with excitement, checking your phone almost every minute to see the time.

Half an hour went by, most people had already left, with the exception of those that are in some club or detention.

You were now sitting at the school entrance, and decided to text him.

You

Josh? Babe I'm here waiting, let me know when you're coming 💖

Sent 2:38 pm

Should I see you at the restaurant?

Sent 2:40 pm

Is everything okay? 😕

Sent 2:43 pm

You tried calling him a few times. His phone rang but he didn't answer, his phone wasn't dead, but you started worrying.

3 pm rolled around.

Babe?

Read 3:26 pm

JoshiBear ✨

Leave him alone b*tch, he's not coming 🖕👅💦

Your mouth dropped as slow tears began streaming down your face. This couldn't be right... Of all days, why today?!

You pulled on your hair in exasperation, remembering all those times you should've listened to the whispering.

You took the gift you got him out of your bag, anger seeping out of your eyes as you looked at the little box in your hand.

"Why are you still here pretty one?" That familiar voice only made you angrier.

"Shut up Hongjoong" You spat out as you got up to go home.

"Woah, you never call me that, you angry boo boo?" He placed a hand on your shoulder, stopping you from leaving.

You turned harshly and knocked his hand away from you. "Just leave me alone okay?!" His confused eyes turned soft, he felt bad for you. He pitied you, and you hated it.

"What did your dumb excuse of a boyfriend do?" He let out a chuckle in an intent of lightening the mood, but it had just the opposite efect.

You clenched your fist around the small box, resisting the urge to throw it at him, or at least punch him. "Not now Joong, every f*cking day is the same with you and I'm tired of it, I'm tired of people thinking I'm just a toy, that I'm a rag doll they can just throw around like I don't matter, so can you just PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE!?" You couldn't stop yourself, deep down you knew he didn't deserve your anger, but you felt like you would explode if you didn't let it out.

You threw the box to the ground and fell to your knees, not being able to stop the tears.

Until you felt his arms around you, he kneeled beside you and pulled you close. "I'm sorry... I never meant- I didn't know-" You heard him pause to catch his breathe. "Y-You do matter ___"

He placed his hand on your chin so you'd look at him. His eyes were tearing up, and now you felt even worse. He gave you a sad smile as he wiped away your tears. "And I'm not leaving you alone, so deal with it".

How did he manage to be caring and stubborn at the same time? No clue, but it was enough to make you smile.

"You don't mean that Joong, but thank you" You put your hand over his. He scoffed with that cocky face of his.

"Do I mean this?" He cupped your face and placed a soft kiss on your lips. It felt sincere, reassuring, calming.

He meant it.

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I'm thinking about maybe making a part 2 to this one cause dating bad boy Joong sounds so good right about now 👀
I lost track of time but here's today's chapter ✨