HOW TO GET THE GIRL: A LOVERS GUIDE

HOW TO GET THE GIRL: A LOVERS GUIDE

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RUNNIN' OUT OF TIME, TO MAKE YOU LOVE ME...

how long it took enha to confess to the love of their life. pairing: ot7 x gn!reader. genre: fluff & slight angst. requested? yes! wc: 2.0k proof read? no

. . . HEESEUNG (희승)

3 months, 6 days. There was nothing more dreadful than being dragged to a fraternity for a party while your work continued to pile up. You should've been more firm on your decision to stay huddled up in your dorm and attend to your homework like a proactive student, but Jake and his puppy eyes worked overtime to silence your protests. You expected to stay huddled up in the corner all evening and keep a watchful eye on Jake. He was known for not being able to handle his alcohol correctly. What you didn't expect was for someone to approach you.

He introduced himself as 'Heeseung', explaining how he took an interest in you because of how much you stuck out at a rowdy party like this. The two of you unexpectedly bonded over a multitude of things. Your conversation was filled with an endless amount of topics and funny stories from the past; it was as if you two were friends for years. Your exchange had unfortunately been cut short when a drunken Jake crashed into you with wide eyes and a confession that he had to throw up. Heeseung was unintentionally forgotten as you dragged your friend out of the party.

The two of you didn't cross paths for a while until you ran into each other at another party. It became a reoccurring game of Cat & Mouse. Jake would drag you to a party, Heeseung would happily approach you to talk, and then someone would unfortunately drag one of you away to attend to something else. Heeseung enjoyed being the cat, prying more and more information out of you each time the two of you met. He couldn't ignore the blossoming feelings that would expand each time the two of you talked, and he knew that the next time he saw you, he had to confess because he refused to let you slip through his fingers once again.

. . . JAY (제이)

6 months, 1 week, 1 day. Co-parenting a dog you adopted with a man you met very briefly was a lot more fun than you expected it to be. You had been visiting an animal shelter often, frequently going in to check on the dogs and play with them until your attention had to be called somewhere else. You had immediately taken a liking to a small Labrador Retriever, fully expecting to adopt him when you got a more stable income.

But your plan had been completely taken off the rails when, the day you went in and decided to adopt the puppy, another man had already had him in his arms, smiling and talking to a nearby clerk. You didn't mean to make a fuss at him, but you put up a hard fight about not letting him take away the puppy you had wanted for months and planned on getting. The man you've come to know as Jay seemed pretty firm in his stance on not giving the puppy to you until he realized you were just as stubborn as he was, if not even more. Which is where your deal came in, and you became co-parents.

Throughout your time as co-parents, you learned a lot about each other. Your puppy unknowingly made the two of you closer than you could've ever imagined. Making excuses to see each other, getting jealous when one of you spoke about a potential love interest, gazing at each other lovingly when you'd watch them play with the puppy. Everything just felt so normal and peaceful between the two of you, even when you were teetering on the edge of being a romantic couple. Still, there was that lingering sadness the two of you unknowingly shared when neither party took the step into becoming more. That was until you told him about the date you had planned later that evening. Before you could even get your doubts out about even wanting to go, Jay was quick to ask you not to. His reasoning being that he loved you, and it should be him taking you out on dates, not anyone else.

. . . JAKE (제이크)

2 months, 2 weeks, 2 days. He knew a new tenant had moved into the apartment next door, but he never got the opportunity to see them. Leaving early in the morning and arriving home late at night didn't leave much of a window open for him to meet you. But even with the struggle of a packed schedule, he made sure to leave a small gift basket and note on your doorstep to welcome you. Since then, the two of you have started your own form of communication by leaving snacks, flowers, bottles of wine, homemade treats, and letters on each other's doorsteps.

He didn't know what you looked like but he could easily find out. You were so close yet so far, and still, the mystery of who he was communicating with left a lingering desire. He hinted at wanting to see you face-to-face a few times before you finally decided to accept his invitation.

He was elated, to say the least, but nothing could've prepared him to see you standing on his doorstep in all of your glory. The entire night was filled with shy giggles, soft fleeting touches, and affectionate gazes. The romantic evening ending off with you taking each other's phone numbers and a kiss on the cheek as you departed.

jake🫂: I know this is a bit sudden, but I really like you and want to take you out sometime.

jake🫂: There's a new restaurant that just opened up down the street. I've heard they have really good pasta and wine.

jake🫂: I'd like to take you there if you're up for it. :)

. . . SUNGHOON (성훈)

10 months, 3 days. You feel terrible. Gaining a crush on your brother's best friend fills you with vast amounts of guilt, especially when all he does is exist around you. You know you can't date him; your brother has made it more than clear that you're off-limits to his friends and vice versa. So the sudden burst of romantic feelings you gain towards him shocks you. Out of all the men in the world, why did it have to be him?

Drowning in your own self-pity whenever he comes around makes you fail to notice the way he harbors the same feelings for you. He's always checking on you when you decide to do outings together, constantly asking about you and how you're doing with your brother, and drifting closer to you when spaces get too crowded. Sunghoon might've been oblivious to the obviousness of his crush on you, but your brother was not.

Despite having rules and boundaries set in place on not being involved with each other romantically, your brother put his overprotective instincts to the side and slowly started pushing the two of you closer together. He grew tired of the lovesick gazes across the room, as well as the pouting when neither of you could reciprocate your feelings freely. Your brother knew Sunghoon; he was a bit annoying, but his intentions were pure, and if anybody were to date you, he'd prefer it to be someone he trusted. Which is how, on a random Tuesday, you found a nervous Sunghoon shifting foot to foot on your doorstep with a large bouquet of red roses.

. . . SUNOO (선우)

3 months. A new cafe opened up a few minutes away from Sunoo and Jungwon's shared dorm. Sunoo had been begging for Jungwon to go with him after continuously hearing the overwhelming praise it received on the regular. Everyone fawned over the taste of the puff pastries and how delicious their boba was, and Sunoo swore he was going to turn green with envy if he went any longer hearing about other people's experience without giving one to share of his own.

Sunoo anticipated falling in love with the beautifully decorated pastries and cold drinks, not the barista. So when his infatuation became more than just a craving for sugary snacks, he found himself visiting simply because you were there. If you weren't there, he wouldn't bother going. But if you were, he'd spend his entire afternoon sitting close to the counter you worked at, smiling ear to ear and gazing at you adoringly.

Sunoo didn't prolong his confession, when he realized he liked you and wanted to be with you romantically, he was very forward with his advances. He wanted to build a stable friendship before asking you out correctly, just in case you were to reject him he'd still be able to fall back on your friendship and forget about his silly feelings. Although, he knew the possibility of that happening was highly unlikely, considering the fact that you've started to look at him the same way he looks at you,.

. . . JUNGWON (정원)

5 months, 2 weeks, 3 days. Jungwon couldn't help but admire you from afar. Every time you came into his Grandfather's quaint bookstore he'd quickly discard any task at hand and rush to the check-out counter. It overlooked the entire store meaning he could shamelessly observe you as you maneuvered through rows of shelves and other customers that held baskets filled with books.

He wasn't the best at making conversation with you. Always finding a way to screw up his pick-up lines and stumbling over his words after you'd compliment him. There were times he'd feel so defeated after failing to 'woo' you correctly that once you'd leave he'd just sink onto the floor behind the counter and unconsciously pout until his Grandfather or co-worker Ni-ki, found him.

He'd always liked you, ever since you first stepped into the shop, yet he seemed to be the only one completely oblivious to your mutual feelings. Ni-ki would often make light of this by pointing out how frequently you'd visit the bookstore only to browse around for a few minutes, grab the same book once it restocked, and spend double the time talking to him as he checked you out. Not fully knowing if Ni-ki was telling the truth or not, Jungwon still decided to take a leap of faith by slipping his confession into the book you'd always come back for, patiently waiting behind the counter with a bouquet of red roses perched on a stack of books.

. . . NIKI (니키)

1 year, 2 months, 5 days. You didn't understand why your feelings for Ni-ki wouldn't just go away. The two of you met through mutual friends but never got off on the right foot together. You found him to be snarky and annoying while he found you to be stuck-up and prissy. It was truly a mystery on how your friend groups even meshed with all of the different personalities and aesthetics, yet you and Ni-ki seemed to be the only pair that didn't get along.

It seemed like every time you tried to get farther away from each other you'd end up closer than before. There was a brief moment in time when the two of you would just avoid each other as a whole, but then when Ni-ki saw how easily he could get under your skin he found himself picking fights with you any chance he got. Your reactions that were once amusing to him started to become endearing in a way and even attractive.

Him 'disliking' you simply became a facade over the few months of knowing each other. You never understood why he liked to pick on you so much, you also never understood why you started to gain a romantic liking towards him. To block out all of those complicated feelings you started to put up your walls, biting back more aggressively at his teasing remarks until it all became too much. Your friends became tired of your antics and decided to do something about it by shoving the both of you into a nearby room, barricading it from the outside. "until the two of you confess to each other you're gonna stay in there!" .... "confess?"

a/n: was gonna scrap but i wanna post something :)

perm taglist: @jakesangel

masterlist | navi <3

— enhypen as habits they form as your crush

answers your texts quicker than anyone else's: jay, heeseung, sunghoon

makes playlists dedicated to you: niki, heeseung

talks about you all the time to his friends: sunoo, jake

has multiple sketches/drawings of you stashed away in a secret notebook: niki

frequently caught staring at you from across the room with pure love and adoration: sunghoon

prolongs hugs because he loves the way you feel in his arms: jake, jungwon, heeseung

laughs loudly at all of your jokes even if they aren't funny: jay, niki, jungwon

prefers your opinion over everyone else's: jay, sunghoon,

constantly finding ways to spend time with you: jungwon, sunoo

thinks about you and immediately starts smiling from ear to ear: jake, sunoo

unconsciously looking for you in every room they step in: hyung line

always finding a way to touch you: maknae line

stalks your social media and marvels at the pictures you posted with a lovesick smile: ot7

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HOW TO GET THE GIRL: A LOVERS GUIDE

CHAPTER ONE: tutoring who? (1k)

WARNINGS: none :)

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You couldn't help but sigh in relief as the end of the school day approached. A lack of sleep and the constant build up of assignments further dug you into a tiresome zombie-like state.

You repeatedly tapped your pencil against your opened notebook with pages that remained blank. Your unwavering blank gaze watched as the once vibrant green leaves turned into a warmer palette indicating the approach of your favorite season. Nothing felt more serene in that moment as you watched the pretty mix of oranges, and yellows carelessly flow through the air and land to create an intricate pattern.

The peaceful motion of the leaves lulled you into a peaceful state, your eyes and head getting heavier by the second. You fought the flutter of your eyelids as long as you could before finally deciding to succumb to sleep, but before the darkness could fully take over the final bell had rung, signaling to your relief that it was finally time to pack up and head home.

Your once wearied body made quick work of packing all of your belongings, tuning out whatever your teacher had continued to ramble on in a haste. The only thing that seemed to pull you out of your autopilot-like state as you were preparing to leave the class was your deskmate, Yoon, who linked her arms with yours after slinging her backpack across her unoccupied shoulder.

"I'm so ready to go home." she whined with a forced pout. Yoon had complained to the group earlier about her lack of sleep as well, which after some bribing and forced puppy dog eyes to lily, she was able to get the meeting moved back to tomorrow. "You and me both." you sighed out before slinging your own backpack across your shoulder.

"Feels like i've been here forever." you added on as the both of you slowly trailed behind the other bustling students. "We're gonna grow old and die in this place." Yoon murmured with a tired smile, making you quietly laugh beside her. "God, I hope n-"

Before you could finish your sentence, your teacher, Ms. Park had called your name. Her tone laced with an uneased urgency making both you and Yoon snap your heads towards her desk.

She beckoned you over with a gentle smile. Slowly you untangled your arm from Yoon and headed towards her desk. "I'll wait for you outside." she reassured you with a gentle pat on the shoulder. You nodded back before slowly making your way to sit in front of the now open chair placed beside Ms. Parks desk.

She gave you a reassuring smile despite her patent anxious demeanor.

As all of the students cleared out of the room and the hallways started to get quieter and quieter she finally spoke.

"Well, first I want to tell you that you have nothing to worry about. You're excelling in my class with the highest grade and you turn all of your work in on time." she quietly consoled while fixing her glasses.

Her efforts to comfort you were futile as you knew you did well in her class, the only thing you were anxious about was the sudden disruption of your exit, and why.

"Do you know the basketball team's star player?" she suddenly asked, her once busy and frantic hands now stilled as she brought a packet up to her face.

"Nishimura Riki?" you questioned with a slight tilt to your head. Of course you knew him, you had been making fake scenarios of the two of you so you were able to sleep at night since you were 13.

She hummed in response before pushing the stack of papers over to you. "These are your current grades." she informed before clasping her hands together.

You slightly hunched over her desk to view the papers. Both of your names were highlighted, yours sitting at the top with a grade average of 99.7, while his remained at the bottom with a grade average of 28.6.

Your eyes widened at the gap but in the end you weren't that surprised. He had been absent for most lessons and if he did end up attending once every blue moon, he'd have to leave in the middle of it because of practice.

"Well, as you see his grades aren't the best, and now that the basketball team is training for their upcoming winter game, he's become more occupied than before."

You nodded along quietly as you fidgeted with your fingers, you had a burning feeling in your gut that you knew where this conversation was headed and you couldn't tell if it excited you or made you want to throw up.

"And since you're my top student in class and have tutored other students before who have come out with great results— I was hoping that you'd be able to take some time throughout the week to tutor him?"

She continued to drawl on and on about why she picked you but it landed on deaf ears as you drowned out her rambles. Tutor, Nishimura?

The kid you had a crush on since you were 11 because he sat and ate lunch with you when nobody else did? The boy who would give you his umbrella if you forgot yours because he knew you had a longer walk home than him? The Nishimura that hadn't spared you a glance now that you were in highschool and he was popular, while you were stuck reporting about his achievements?

The both of you were mere acquaintances back then but it still stung when you two stopped interacting altogether. Even when your interactions dispersed into nothing, your feelings still lingered and possibly even grew stronger.

"Are you up for it?" she suddenly asked, her hopeful and soft tone drawing your once occupied gaze away from the paper in front of you and back onto her.

Your mouth sat agape for a moment as you went over the information in your head again and again. Ms. Park seemed to sense your hesitancy in accepting her offer which made her add on to her proposal.

"If you're willing to do this i'd really appreciate it. You're the only student I fully trust to take on this task considering many of the other self-proclaimed tutors don't take it as seriously."

Another lengthy moment of silence passed through before you released an exhale you didn't even realize you were holding.

"Okay, I'll do it."

𓂃 . ࣪ ˖ ∿

"YOU'RE TUTORING WHO?!"

CHAPTER SEVEN: chat, am i cooked?

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WHISPERS.

✎ᝰ. when you're sick.

엔하이픈 ˖ fem!reader ⭒ cw: skinship, kisses, mentions of nausea. wc: 1317. ℒIBRARY.𖦹 ׂ 𓈒 ۪ ۪ genre: fluff, est. relationship. songs to listen while reading: love. by wave to earth. ˖ ֗⠀ a/n: none.

이희승

When you crawl into his lap with a little too much clinginess while he's deep into gaming, he'd already sense something was off with you. His heart would skip a beat in concern as he lean back in his chair, allowing you to nestle comfortably against his chest. As you press your forehead into his chest, he'd mutter under his breath, "Shit, Angel... You're burning." He'd quickly shut off his PC and test your temperature with the back of his hand, realizing that you're running a fever. Without a second thought, he'd gently lift you up, carrying you to the bed and settling you down before fetching the paracetamol you need.

He'd become a constant presence by your side whenever you get sick, always having you wrapped around his arms and leaving tons of kisses all around your feature, which would apparently leave you all lovesick right at the spot. His loving actions would act like an instant remedy for your unwell state.

When you'll start feeling better, he still won't let you go out before you fully recover. If you whine in protest, he'd just chuckle before finding something on the TV to keep you entertained with his endless cuddles.

박종성

The moment he hears your almost cracked and shaky voice through the phone, he'd drop everything and rush to your apartment, not forgetting to bring all the essentials for cooking you meals and any medicines you might need from the store. When you see each other, his heart would ache at the sight of your pale face and tangled hair, and he'd quickly pull you into a tight embrace, before scolding you for having ice-cream twice a day but feeling your feverish body against his, he'd immediately lead you to the bed, making sure you're comfy and resting.

After feeding you the porridge he cooked for you, he'd spend the whole day pampering you like a child, lovingly letting you lean against his chest, humming your favorite song while gently caressing your head allowing you to fall asleep in his embrace.

Even when you start recovering with his unwavering care, he couldn't help but would constantly check on your health, reminding you to drink plenty of water and warm liquids. If you complain about his overbearing love being like diabetes, he might reluctantly give in and let you indulge in whatever you want, which is him ending up watching the same Disney movie you've made him watch countless times before. He'd just sit there with you in his lap, softly giving your face rapid kisses, making you giggle by his actions rather than the movie.

심재윤

Hearing you sneeze repeatedly from the kitchen, he dashes over like a clingy baby, standing there for a minute. As you continue to sneeze, he begins to frown, expressing concern. "Oh my god, Princess. You've caught a cold," he says, his hands holding your face gently. This earns him another sneeze from you when you open your mouth to speak. He dismisses it with a chuckle, saying, "No no no, it's alright. I'll stay home all day."

And by that, he'd promptly cancel his scheduled tasks and dedicate himself to you, acting like a devoted puppy. In the living room, he makes you sit in his lap, turning on the TV to a random show while allowing you to cuddle into him tightly for the entire day, Earning some warnings such as: "You're gonna get sick by me," from you.

Despite your warnings that he might get sick too, he disregards it, expressing his contentment as long as you're recuperating. And it's no wonder, at the end of the day of him tryna take care of you, he'd end up getting sick along with you too.

박성훈

Seeing you feeling nauseous after consuming just a small amount, he'd immediately recognizes that you've been skipping meals and are feeling unwell and dizzy as a result. Despite his initial attempt to scold you for neglecting your health, he cannot hide his deep concern for you. Determined to help, he'd hastily make a liquid of broth, feeding you himself. However, when you hug him from behind for warmth, he'd melt instantly, wrapping his arms around you in a comforting embrace.

He's definitely the type who would gladly let you snuggle all over him all night long, his firm muscles like a sturdy pillow. At times, he'd find himself observing your sleeping face, marveling at your serene expression and gentle breaths. Although he might not be very good at openly expressing affection too extensively, deep inside, he truly treasures these moments with you and he felt his heart ache seeing you getting sick like this often. He'd occasionally stroke your hair or softly kiss your forehead, trying to show his affection in his own quiet way.

김선우

The warm sunday morning light curls through the curtains, bird's chirring welcoming him to open his eyes from the peaceful slumber, his eyes fall open and he rolls at your side of bed with a soft smile but his face would turn into a visible frown when he feels your body temperature a little too high against his body, he'd quickly get up from lying realizing you're running through a fever all of sudden. He'd get worried and concerned before deciding what to do. He'd try making you a bowl of soup and getting the Tylenol then waking you up to take them. If your temperature still doesn't get lowered, he'd try wiping your body with a soft wet cloth. I don't know why but i feel like he's the type who'd help you wash your hair when you're sick (also when you're not) with every inch of care you deserve.

When your condition gets better he'd buy you all of your favorite snacks and everything you need. Though all you even need is his sunshine-like smile to get better, you reckon.

양정원

He'd be the type of boyfriend who's always ready for every type of situation and if you're prone to getting sick often, he'll ensure you lead a healthy lifestyle, all thanks to his unwavering affection. So if the rare sickness does happen by chance, he'll become extra diligent, doing what he can to assist you in your recovery. He'd even make a to-do list for your quick recovery. Imo, he's the type who'd google things. Taking notes from what Google says he'd do exactly like that, making you chuckle at his overseriousness about just you coughing twice a day, how he's already at your service.

However, at your serious sicknesses, he'll be found more busy, making sure you're drinking enough warm water and taking the medicines. "Eww, babe!!! I can't drink this anymore! This tastes exactly like someone blended broccoli and sherk in a juicer!" Your whines would make his dimple go deeper when he laughs before getting occupied in his part time job of babying you, his hands reaching out caresses your cheeks.

西村力

Just like Jake, he's another affectionate baby whose love for the one they adore knows no bounds. When you get sick, he'd be almost glued to you. Despite his limited experience in comforting someone, he'd attempt to burn down the kitchen in his desperation to help you before you rush in to save the day.

Despite his childish antics, he’d be genuinely worried and concerned about your sudden illness. With his towering frame, he'd his chin on your head from the behind, gently planting soft kisses on the top of your head when you wait for the water to boil.

He'd envelop you in a warm and cozy embrace, wrapping you both in a blanket as he'd put on your favorite movie, which you've made him watch countless times before. You'd occasionally remind him about the possibility of him catching your sickness, but he wouldn't hesitate to hold you closer, unbothered by the consequences.

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