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They got into the car and Felix started driving.

Y/N leaned back, staring at Felix as he focused on the road, the sunlight catching his lashes just right. She was completely lost in her own dreamy little world.

Felix: "Hey, am I really that handsome? Or are you just zoning out on me?"He smirked, glancing her way.

Y/N: "Yes. You are so much freaking handsome..."She mumbled, still half-dreaming.

Felix: "Huh?"

Y/N: "Huh?!"She blinked hard, snapping back to reality."Oh-uh, I'm sorry..."

Felix: "Why are you sorry? I know I'm handsome. Own it."He winked, making her turn her face toward the window, embarrassed.

Y/N: "Ugh, shut up..."

Felix smirked to himself but didn't say anything else. A comfortable silence settled in. But deep down, Y/N was battling something else-her cramps were getting worse. She shifted slightly in her seat, biting her lip to suppress the groan rising in her throat.

Felix: "Y/N... you okay?"His tone changed-gentle, concerned.

Y/N: "Y-Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry ab-ouch..."Another cramp hit her mid-sentence, and this time she couldn't hide it.

Felix: "That's it. We're going to the hospital-"

Y/N: "NO!"She sat up straighter."I'm okay, really. It's just cramps, they'll pass..."

Felix: "You don't look okay. You're pale."

Y/N: "Oppa, It's okay. Just... let's keep going. I'll take a painkiller or something."

Felix: "You haven't even eaten yet. You shouldn't take medicine on an empty stomach."He glanced at her, worried but firm.

Y/N: "True..."She frowned.

Felix: "Don't worry. There's a McDonald's drive-thru on the way. I'll get you something light to eat."

Y/N: "Okay... thank you, oppa."She smiled weakly.

Soon, Felix pulled up to the McDonald's drive-thru and placed the order-Big Mac, fries, nuggets, an Oreo McFlurry, and drinks.

Y/N: "Isn't that... a lot?"

Felix: "You need to eat. You're getting too skinny."

Y/N: "Excuse me?! I literally gained 0.5 kg this month!"

Felix: (gasps dramatically)"HALF A KG?! OH MY GOD Y/N! How are you even functioning right now?!"He fake-screamed, laughing.

Y/N: "Stfu."She gave him a playful side-eye.

Just as they reached the pick-up window, Felix forgot to wear his mask or cap. The staff member-a young girl-looked out and gasped.

Staff: "OH MY GOD. Is this real?! FELIX?! Is that really you?!"She nearly dropped the tray.

Felix: (muttering to Y/N)"It is in this moment... I knew I fucked up."*

Y/N burst into quiet giggles.

Felix: "H-Hey... yeah. That's me."He smiled awkwardly.

Staff: "Wait wait-LOOK!"She dramatically lifted her apron to reveal a Stray Kids t-shirt, her top riding up a little too much.

Felix immediately averted his gaze, flustered. Y/N noticed the moment-but only the shirt lifting part, not Felix's reaction. Her blood boiled.

Y/N: "Excuse me. Could you be a bit more careful, please?"

The girl tugged her shirt down quickly, then squinted at Y/N.

Staff: "Wait... aren't you Y/N? Stray Kids' manager?"

Y/N: "Do I look like I'm not?"

Staff: "Then why are you here... with him?"

Y/N: "Why are you here breathing air?"She snapped before she could stop herself.

Staff: "Okay whatever. Felix, I won't waste your time just because of her."

Y/N: "Excuse m-"

Felix: "Y/N, chill."He placed a calming hand on her thigh, causing her to go still.

The girl noticed the gesture, her expression souring.

Felix (to the staff):"Thanks for being a fan. I appreciate it, really. But please show some respect. Now... could we just have our food?"

Staff: "Sure... but can I please get a signature?"

Y/N: "This isn't a fansign, you bit-"

Felix: "Y/N. Breathe."

He gently squeezed her thigh again."Just give me a pen and paper."

The girl handed it over. Felix quickly signed it and returned it with a tight smile.

Felix: "Thanks. We'll take our order now."

Staff (bitterly): "Sure. Here you go, sir."

As they drove away, Y/N noticed the staff glaring at her in the side mirror, lips mouthing something she couldn't hear.

Staff (whispering): "You'll regret this, bitch."

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In the parking lot

Felix parked and turned to Y/N, who was visibly fuming, arms crossed and eyes fixed outside.

Felix: "Y/naaaaah~"

Y/N: "Don't even talk to me. I hate you."

She avoided his gaze completely.

Felix: "Aw, baby, don't be mad..."

Y/N: "I'm not your baby."

Felix: "Yes, you are. My angry, cute little babygirl."He chuckled.

Y/N: "Stop."She blushed and looked away.

Felix (gently):"Look, I get it. She was annoying, and you're in pain. But we're idols. I had to handle that calmly or it could've been a career risk. You're our favorite, you know that. But don't let a jealous fake fan ruin your mood, okay?"

Y/N: "Ugh... I know... But she was so rude. And the way she looked at you... UGH."

Felix: "I was looking away the whole time. You didn't even notice. I didn't want to look at anything but you."He smirked.

Y/N: "Felix-"Her voice cracked slightly."You're such a flirt..."

Felix: "And you're blushing again."

Y/N: "I'M NOT!"She quickly covered her cheeks.

Felix: "You are. It's adorable."He leaned closer.

A moment of dramatic silence passed between them-like a scene from a K-drama. Neither of them spoke. The tension was warm, teasing, sweet.

Y/N: (finally clearing her throat)"Uhm... L-let's just eat now. The food's getting cold."

Felix: "Right. Let's eat."

(To be continued)

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