"Naughty Yujin"

Arriving at the parking lot of Hyundai Seoul, it was filled with parked cars and cars struggling to find an empty parking space. 

“Oh my, there's a lot of people.” Yujin says, staring out the window at the rows of cars.

“What do you expect? It’s a Sunday afternoon, no school or work. It’s the only time where kids and adults have time to waste.” Explains Jin-woo

“Well, hopefully we’ll find an empty parking spot soon.” Yujin says, trying to find an empty spot.

“Don’t worry, I have amazing luck in finding an empty spot within 5 mins and speaking of luck there’s one.” Said Jin-woo, finding an empty spot in front of them. Speeding up a bit, he turns into the parking spot and turns off the engine.

“Alright, now let's put on our sketchy mask and hoodie in 30C weather.” Said Jin-woo putting his hood up

With their mask and hat on, they exit the vehicle and walk towards the mall entrance arms intertwine.

The moment they step through the entrance of Hyundai Seoul, greeted by a rush of cool air and the hum of weekend shoppers. The bright, modern interior stretches out before them, shiny floors, designer displays, and a steady stream of people weaving through the maze of stores.

Jin-woo glances around, hands stuffed in his pockets. “Alright, where to go first? Food? Arcade? Secret rooftop hideout?”

Yujin’s hand tightens around him as she pulls him forward. “What do you think?”

Jin-woo lets out a soft groan. “Of course, clothes shopping.”

“Yup!” she replies sweetly, shooting him a side-eye smile under her mask. “Think of it as boyfriend bonding time, also it lets me know of your fashion taste.”

“Ah, yes. The sacred tradition of watching my girlfriend try on twenty different outfits and pretending I know fashion.”

“That’s the spirit,” she grins, dragging him into a sleek boutique with pastel-colored walls and racks of new fall collections.

Despite their low-key disguises, oversized hoodies, masks, and caps, whispers start to follow them. A couple of teens glance their way, nudging each other with wide eyes. A woman by the accessory wall subtly lifts her phone like she’s checking messages, but the lens is pointed in their direction.

Yujin notices but doesn’t acknowledge it. “Act normal,” she mutters as she checks the rack of clothes and picks out a cream-colored sundress before putting it back. “They’ll think we’re just another stylish couple.”

“well,” Jin-woo says arrogantly, “I’m the stylish one in this relationship. You’re just okay.”

Yujin growls, slapping his arm. “Shut up, now which one?” Holding a blue button dress robe with her left hand and a loose black strap dress.

“Hmm, they both look good so try both but for the blue robe, you’ll probably want a dress or skirt underneath.”

“hmm I agree.” She says checking both of the outfits before trying to find a skirt.

Looking around Jin-woo sees a leather jacket takes it off the racket to show Yujin. “ How about this?”

Turning around she looks at the jacket before shaking her head “As much as I love leather jackets, I have way too much leather jackets at home.” 

Putting the jacket back, he skims around before finding a long white no sleeve dress. “this would work well with the blue rob. Oh, and this jacket would work well if the black dress when it’s cold.”

Examining the dress, “hmm it’ll work. I guess you do have taste after all.” She comments taking the dress from him

“Of course, I am blessed by the heavens.” says Jin-woo with his smug punch able smirk.

 She sighs and shakes her “ come on, let’s try it out.” walking towards the changing rooms before vanishing into one of them. “Wait right there.”

He leans against a wall, arms crossed, as she disappears behind the curtain. A moment later, she peeks out. “Ready?”

She steps out in the A navy blue, short-sleeved, button-down midi dress with a subtle A-line and a white ruffled underlayer peeking out from the hem silhouette. She twirls once, the skirt fluttering.

“Well?” she asks, tilting her head.

Jin-woo straightens up, the corner of his eyes crinkling despite the mask. “That’s illegal,” he says.

Yujin raises a brow. “The dress?”

“No, you. Walking around like that. I’ll have to fight off half the mall.”

She snorts, covering her face for a second, flustered. “smooth talker, who’s the stylish one now.”

“Me still, but Seriously, you look beautiful.” States Jin-woo stepping slower to Yujin, wrapping his hands around her waist.

As they both start to get lost in their own world, more attention starts drifting toward them as curious eyes and phones subtly aimed their way. A few girls whisper and glance at Yujin’s sky-blue chain necklace which they recognize from her live.

Unfazed, Yujin tries on the second dress, a loose black strap dress with an oversized two-tone beige and tan jacket.

“That makes you look soft and cute, hiding that devilish side of you.”

“Perfect. I’ll take it.” Respond Yujin 

“Get both,” he says. “And maybe find a swimsuit so we can hit the beach.”

Yujin bites her lip, her eyes warm above the mask. “Perv. You’re really laying it on today.”

“I can’t help it. You’re distracting.” Replies Jin-woo 

Just as she’s about to reply, a pair of young girls in the next change room peek over, eyes wide as they look at Yujin. One of them whispers, “Is that? No way...”

Jin-woo gently nudges her arm. “Time to change and move before we get ambushed.”

She nods, laughing under her breath. “Alright, both it is.” She disappears into the fitting room.

“You’ll have all the men in Korea begging on their knees,” he calls out.

“They already are,” Yujin smirks, closing the curtain.

“You call me cocky,” Jin-woo mutters, pulling his mask down. He reaches into his pocket, unwraps a lollipop, and pops it into his mouth.

“Excuse me... are you Jin-woo?” comes a voice from his right.

Turning, he sees a young teenage couple, both looking nervous and excited. The guy holds a pile of clothes his girlfriend clearly wants to try on.

Smiling with the lollipop sticking out of his mouth, Jin-woo nods.