The K-Pop Thread

The hustle and bustle of the bustling people excited you, the bright lights flashing before your eyes. The Raohe Street Market was bustling and busy and absolutely beautiful, if only your date would hurry up and come.

“Aish, this guy,” you mumbled to yourself. You understood that he was going to run a bit late because of his schedule, but you still were a bit impatient. You were starving and the smell of all the different foods were taunting you.

“Ahhh, Michelle!” Finally hearing his voice, you whipped around to see Nicky rushing towards you, pulling you into a tight hug when he finally reached you. “I’m sorry I’m late, babe. We got caught up and I tried to make it as fast as I can.”

Smiling, you could only return the hug and nod your head a bit. “I understand. At least you’re here now,” you told him, causing a smile to reach his face.

“You’re so understanding~”

You grinned. “Yeah, but let’s go. I’m starving!”

Chuckling in response, Nicky took your hand in his, finally leading you inside the street market. You finally started to realize just how crowded it was, but with Nicky’s hand holding onto yours, you knew that you wouldn’t get lost or separated.

Arriving upon a food stand, the two of you waited in line until Nicky placed an order. After a moment, he handed you what looks like a biscuit and he smiled. “It’s a black pepper biscuit. Try it! You can snack on that before I take you to a place that has really good meat.”

Nodding, you took a bite from the biscuit, your eyes lighting up. “Oh wow! This is really good!”

Taking a bite from his own biscuit, Nicky nodded and grinned. “It’s amazing! Now come on!” Taking your hand again, he continued to lead you down the street. You two stopped at various different shops, buying cute little souvenirs and trinkets, Nicky participating in some games like he was a little kid in a park. There were many laughs, like you laughing as you leaned against Nicky while you two walked, Nicky holding onto your bags like a gentleman.

“Oh God, you always have these crazy stories to tell!” you exclaimed cheerfully, still giggling over a story he’s told you. He was grinning widely.

“Well, it comes with the job, I guess~” he said, looking forward before he came to a stop. “Oh, there! That place makes the BEST barbeque beef ribs! And look, I see an empty table! Let’s go there before someone takes it.” With his hand still latched to yours, Nicky quickly led you to yet another shop, this time it having a few small tables for people to sit and eat. He sat you down on one of the chairs, setting the bags down. “Just wait here, okay? I’ll get the food.”

Nodding with a smile, you wait, looking through the little things you bought, excited to get home and give them to the people you bought them for. “Taco’s going to love these!” you exclaimed, happily clapping your hands. A while later, you see Nicky returning to the table holding a styrofoam box and you cleared the table to make room for it as well as the two drinks that he brought along.

“The place is crowded! The meat is just finished getting cooked, so it’s nice and fresh~!” he said happily, sitting across from you. You opened the and saw a nice rack of barbecued ribs and you almost drooled. “Looks delicious, right? Now try it, babe.”

Nodding, you carefully take a rib, having to drop it a few times because of the heat, before you took a bite. Your tastebuds exploded with flavor and you hummed happily, Nicky nodding his head with a huge grin. “Was I right?!” he asked and you nodded, taking another bite of meat. Oh man, the meat was great! It easily fell off the bone and the flavors were spot on! Nicky grabbed himself a rib and ate.

The two of your continued eating the ribs until the racks were clean of any sauce and meet (mostly thanks to Nicky). You sipped on your drink, lightly patting your now full tummy. “That was great,” you said softly.

“Ah, yes. This place is really great when it comes to food. I’d like to bring you here again,” Nicky replied with a smile, making you blush. After a moment, you stood up with Nicky tossing the garbage away. Grabbing your hand yet again, you resumed your walk down the street, yet against stopping at small shops. At one shop, Nicky bought a sweet pastry for the two of you to share as a dessert, him actually feeding you with pastry.

“Can we get some bubble tea?” you asked him with pleading eyes and he chuckled, ruffling your hair.

“How can I say no to that face. Come on, I see a stand over there.” He lead you to the stand, where he ordered two bubble teas for the two of you. Handing you yours, the two of you decided to sit on a small bench, sipping on your teas.

“I’m having a really great time.” you told him with a small blush on your face. Nicky beamed happily, grabbing your hand and holding it tightly.

“I’m glad. I’m having a great time too. It’s not everyday that I spend a lovely night with a beautiful woman~”

You blushed harder, giggling while bringing your straw to your mouth. “You smooth talker you.”

He grinned. “I try my best.”

You giggled again, going to take a sip of your bubble tea when you felt something on your cheek. Blinking, you turned your head to see Nicky leaning back and it was then that you realized that he had kissed you on your cheek. Your face flared up red and you squeaked.

“Sorry, Michelle. I couldn’t resist... you were looking really cute,” he gave you a cheeky grin, watching you blush madly as you tried to assess what just happened. You squeaked again when he grabbed your hand, pulling you up to your feet. “Come on, babe. We still have a lot more street to go. We can go take a look at the church and the temple. Though it’d be better to see if we come during the day. Maybe next time, I’ll bring you then.” You nodded your head, still blushing as you held your bubble tea to your lips.

“I’d love that,” you mumbled, earning another chuckle from him.

“Ah, you’re so cute,” he said before he leaned over to kiss your forehead. He laughed when you squeaked and began to lead you through the crowd. “Ahhh, there’s plenty more where those came from~” he said teasingly and you glare playfully at him. Ah! What a tease! If he was going to continue being like this for the rest of the night...

...then this night was going to be wonderful.