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Seungcheol sighed relieved as the door to the practice room closed gently behind him. He didn’t want to disturb his lover as he danced but also noticed just then that he wouldn’t have heard anyway since he was wearing headphones. Seungcheol walked more into the room and sat down against the wall to where he could see himself in the reflection of the mirror.
‘He’s always been gorgeous when he dances,’ Seungcheol said, watching as Hoshi danced around the room. Seungcheol smiled as he watched clapping when the dance was over, startling his lover. “Cheol? What are you doing here? It’s late” Hoshi asked, removing his headphones, letting them lay on his neck and Seungcheol raised an eyebrow. “I’m here to tell you that. Why did Woozi hyung have to tell me to come here and that you were in the practice room?” Seungcheol replied and Hoshi ignored his eyes.
“I was just practicing. I was going to come back before midnight” Hoshi replied after a bit and Seungcheol knew that was a lie. “I know you’re lying. What’s wrong darling? You’ve been distant and avoiding me lately” Seungcheol said, gesturing for Hoshi to come sit, which he walked over and did after a minute. “I’m fine Cheol. Nothing is wrong” Hoshi replied nonchalantly but his fidgeting and tapping on his wrists gave him away, making Seungcheol sigh.
Grabbing his chin, Seungcheol made Hoshi look at him before putting his fingers on top of his lover’s to get him to keep his attention on him. “Soonyoung. Talk to me, love. I know something is bothering you. I’m concerned for you not as your leader but as your boyfriend. Please” Seungcheol said, begging. Hoshi’s eyes filled up with tears and he took a shaky breath. “Everything is too much Cheol” Hoshi replied, almost whispering as the tears began to fall.
“Okay. Let’s talk about it. What’s going on? How do you feel?” Seungcheol said as he ran his thumbs soothingly on Hoshi’s wrists. “I can’t sleep. I’m always on overdrive. I just constantly worry. This comeback choreo has me stressed and I wanted to handle it on my own. I get overwhelmed so easily, my anxiety creeps to the point I’m not myself and I didn’t want to bother you. You were busy enough” Hoshi replied letting everything out before the beginning to cry and Seungcheol pulled his boyfriend into his lap, holding his boyfriend with one arm around his waist while the other was tracing patterns on his back.
“Listen. You’ll be just fine. I promise you won’t have to worry about a thing. Don’t let it break you down because you got me by your side now and you’ll feel the difference. It’s night and day” Seungcheol said, giving pecks every now and then.
Hoshi pulled back once he had calmed down. Seungcheol knew it wasn’t the right time but even with his red rimmed puffy eyes, Hoshi looked beautiful. “Hey you. Feel better?” Seungcheol asked. “A little. I ruined your shirt though” Hoshi replied cracking a small smile.
“We’ll get through this. Together. No matter what I’m doing or how busy I am, come find me. I’ll always have time for you Soonyoung. Always and forever” Seungcheol stated, lifting his hands to Hoshi’s cheeks as he leaned their foreheads together.
“I love you Cheol” Hoshi whispered, Seungcheol feeling it against his lips. “I love you too baby” Seungcheol replied before kissing him. They shared a soft kiss and a few chaste ones before Hoshi got up from his boyfriend’s lap. “Let’s go back to the dorm for shower, coco and cuddles?” Hoshi suggested holding out a hand. “Sounds perfect my love. Whatever you want” Seungcheol replied with a smile, taking the offered hand, twining their fingers together once he was steady. “Let’s head out” he said after gathering Hoshi’s things and they left walking back to the dorm, their bond stronger than ever.