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"The usual?" the staff asked and Seungwoo nodded.

“Got it, sir. Do you want to add any pastries or bread?”

Seungwoo scanned the variety of breads and pastries beside the counter. They have waffles, croissants, cheesecakes and all other stuff he doesn’t really eat. But that waffle, he’ll buy it.

“Okay, please add one waffle.” Seungwoo answered as he handed his card.

As the staff punched his orders, he sat at the chair in front of the receiving section. The aroma of coffee tickled his nose and awakened his senses. He stretched his arms to get rid of the stiffness he’s feeling as he’s been sitting inside his studio for hours before going out for his next schedule.

“One iced Americano and Decaf Americano iced and waffle for Seungwoo-nim.” the staff ran through his orders to make sure nothing had been missed out.

“Thank you. I think they’re all here.” he confirmed and bid goodbye to the staff of the coffee shop.

He saw their van parked in front of the building and knocked on its door. The door opens, and he’s greeted by a happy Seungsik who is already seated beside the driver’s seat.

"Hyung, you're here!"

“Yes, I was at the coffee shop. I bought coffee for us." Seungwoo happily said as he handed the coffee to Seungsik which the younger gladly took.

"Ah, the smell of coffee! I badly needed this. I was about to ask Gatdo to buy for us, but he’s still inside."

“It’s a good thing then. Oh, I saw you arriving during lunch and I think you probably ate in a rush, so I got you this too.” Seungwoo said as he placed the brown paper bag beside Seungsik. The younger placed his coffee in the coffee holder to check what’s inside the paper bag.

His eyes went wide as soon as he saw what was inside. He also sniffed the bag’s contents like a cute puppy that he is.

“Waaaaah! Waffles! You’re really the best hyung! I will eat this well!” Seungsik exclaimed as he took a bite of the waffle.

Seungwoo’s heart fluttered seeing Seungsik so happy. The other looked so insanely cute that he wanted to pinch his cheeks.

“Oh? Here’s another one, Seungwoo hyung. Did you buy two?” Seungsik asked as he gave Seungwoo the other waffle.

“No, I just bought one. Maybe they must have mistakenly put it there.” he wondered as he checked the bag.

“Let’s just pay them later. Eat that hyung, please. I know you haven’t eaten that much too. You’ve been holed up again in your studio. Pleaseee?” Seungsik pleaded as the younger noticed that he just placed the waffle beside him.

“I will.” Seungwoo reassured Seungsik as he stared at him. He is almost done with the waffle. Their manager already arrived, and they left for their Tuesday schedule.

Today's a Tuesday which means that they have another schedule together. Recently, Victon members got lots of schedules on their own. They are so busy that they only greet each other good morning or good night, or sometimes they just head straight to bed after a day’s work.

Seungwoo still couldn't believe that it's almost a year since they were both called into the company’s conference room and were offered to have their own segment as radio DJs. It started as a voice only segment, however it changed to a viewable radio and made things a lot more interesting and fun.

Seungwoo was happy that they got another job, but Seungsik was happier. He was happy to see both of them having work. They can even have a fun time with ALICEs despite being on blank periods. Seungsik even told him that it is good because this can make Seungwoo busy and take his mind off of some things.

Seungsik is right. Honestly, when he returned to their dorm after the news of X1 breaking up, his members welcomed him back with open arms. It's the same people, same love but something has changed. During the time he wasn't there, the members matured.

As soon as he returned to their dorms, a room was waiting for him. Before he joined the survival show, he was sharing a room with Sejun and Subin. The members, scratch that. His brothers understood that he needed time to be alone. But there are times that they would just sit beside him whenever he was alone. Hanse would sometimes ask him to watch scary videos at the dawn when both couldn’t sleep. Subin would drag him to watch movies at their living room. Chan would ask him to listen to the music he recently produced or some new jokes he found online. Sejun would ask him to workout or eat. But most often, he’s not in the mood to work out, so they both eat and that’s what Sejun loved too. Byungchan would sit beside him and share the new song he found, so they could listen to it together.

As for Seungsik, he couldn’t ask for more from him. Seungsik knows that their younger brothers have looked after Seungwoo very well so it was his job to make sure that Seungwoo could focus on himself. He made sure that he’s got all the time he needs to heal. He silently watched Seungsik do all the tasks he used to do before. He felt guilty over it as he handed a huge responsibility to the younger, but Seungsik reassured him that he can do it, he can handle it. Seeing how Seungsik worked as a leader made him remember his old self.

In order to ease Seungsik’s burden and work, he decided to take care of him. As a matter of fact, he took care of him more than he did when he was their leader. What he did not know that while taking care of the younger guy, he would notice things that were not there before. He wasn’t sure of it when he first realized it, so he talked to Chan about it.

Chan handed a can of beer to Seungwoo as they both sat on the couch inside the younger’s studio. They listened to some of their compositions and checked which one they can use for their comeback.

“So, tell me hyung. What brought you here?” Chan asked as he grabbed cans of beers.

“I just missed hanging out with you, Channie.”

“No, hyung. You missed telling me how whipped you are for Seungsikkie. So, how is he?” Chan pointed out and quickly changed the course of their conversation before Seungwoo could retaliate.

“He’s doing great, as a leader. I guess?” Chan rolled his eyes at his answer.

“Don’t state the obvious, Seungwoo hyung. I am not talking about that. I mean this.” Chan said as he lightly jabbed the can of beer at Seungwoo’s chest.

“Oh, this.”

“Yes, sir. That.”

“Still the same? I am not even sure if I really like him more than a friend. It’s kind of complicated.”

“Nothing’s easy when it comes to love, hyung. Tell me about it. Let’s not waste the 30 minutes of travel time you spent. Come on.” Chan encouraged him.

Seungwoo heaved a sigh and stared at the can of beer in his hand. Then, he stared at Chan.

“Alright. Well, where do I start? Hmmm…”

“Then, let’s begin where it started.”

“So, I always had this urge to take care of Seungsik, and I think it is normal. I mean, I have the same feeling for you guys. I wanted to protect and take care all of you. I guess my confusion started when Subin told me that I seemed to be more caring of him recently. He also pointed out that I am happier around Seungsik. I told him that it’s the same when I am with the rest of them and with you guys.” Seungwoo answered, suddenly feeling offended as he noticed Chan’s judging stares so he playfully punched him on his shoulders.

“Hey! Stop looking at me like I am some weirdo!”

“Hyung, how long have we been together? Do you think Subin will just tell you that out of nowhere? Yes, we perfectly know how you love us. Each and everyone. But you know, there are different kinds of love.” Chan stated as a matter of factly.

“Your love for Seungsik, it’s different. I really shouldn’t be telling you this.” Chan hesitated but continued.

“You know, there are times that you just stare at him when we are together. You’re looking at him like he’s your whole word and universe. You among the two of us here, should know better. It’s your feelings not mine.”

“It’s pretty obvious that you have something for him. Your eyes never lie. So, what makes you so hesitant about your feelings?” Chan added.

Seungwoo avoided his gaze and looked at his phone to divert his attention.

“I knew it. There’s something else. You’re just hesitant to admit that you like him more than as a friend. There’s a reason why. You’ll tell me about it or I will call Seungsik and tell him all of this?”

Seungwoo looked at Chan like he was betrayed big time for the first time in his life.

“Why are you using my feelings to blackmail me?” Seungwoo tried to take Chan’s phone, but eventually gave up.

“It’s for your own good and peace of heart. But I am just kidding, hyung. I don’t have any rights to tell him all of this. I am just a mere audience in this love affair and a punching bag for your Seungsik feelings.” Chan smiled at him, showing off the deep dimples.

“Alright. Alright. I will tell you.” Seungwoo gave in. He realized that he’s beating around the bush so much, and he would get nowhere if he’s nowhere being honest.

Chan sat properly in front of his hyung, like a good kid who’s ready to listen to a bedtime story.

“Alright. I admit it. I like Seungsik.” Seungwoo started but got interrupted by Chan’s giggles.

As Chan noticed Seungwoo’s slightly annoyed face, he laughed and asked the older to continue.

“No, I think I love him. But… I am scared. What if he doesn’t feel the same way? What if he’s nice to me because I am older than him? Well, he is really nice to everyone regardless of who they are. What if I confessed and crossed that line? He might keep himself away from me. What if we ruin our friendship? I don’t want to harm the team.” Seungwoo blurted out, worry casted on his face.

Chan gave a reassuring smile to him and shooked his head.

“You’re thinking far away too much, hyung. But you should not decide on how things would go when you haven’t even talked about this with the concerned party.” Chan replied.

“Plus, I think that Seungsikkie might be feeling the same way too.”

“How could you say that? Did he tell you?” Seungwoo asked.

“Not telling you anything. It’s a secret between the 95-liners. Anyways, cheers to your one-sided love affair.” Chan raised his can of beer, asking Seungwoo to do the same.

Seungwoo hesitantly lifted his drink and tapped Chan’s drink. He doesn’t want to cheer for his one-sided love.

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"Hyung, look at this. I will upload this on IG Story. Is that alright?" Seungwoo came to his senses as Seungsik asked a question.

Seungsik took a photo of their shoes on each side of VICTON in yellow. It is aesthetically pretty and somehow, the photo made Seungwoo feel the butterflies in his stomach wilding and his heart is beating crazily again.

"Wow, that's pretty! Go ahead, upload it, so Alices will be more excited for today’s episode." he encouraged the younger and Seungsik immediately uploaded the photo.

He viewed the story and sent Seungsik a message.

"Nice one, photographer-nim." he complimented the younger, which made Seungsik blush.

The current set up of their studio is really pretty. There are cherry blossom trees, a bench, a picnic blanket, wooden chairs and table. It felt like they were out on a date. Seungwoo blushed at his own thoughts, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Seungsik.

“Hyung, are you hot? Why are you so red?” Seungsik asked innocently, not knowing that he’s the reason for Seungwoo’s current state.

“Ah… Yes. Yes, you’re right! It’s a bit hot in here, don’t you think?” he asked Seungsik, who laughed at him and nodded.

“I think so. I’ll tell them to adjust the temperature.” Seungsik answered who ran to the PDs before their show started.

As soon as the other returned, the show started. The listeners sent mostly stories about crushes and love stories, so Seungwoo can't help but feel happy for them. He can also feel that Seungsik is a bit of excited with the heart fluttering stories that the fans shared to them.

Seungwoo is so happy that he unconsciously held Seungsik's hand. After feeling excited at one story, he reached out for Seungsik’s hand and they looked at each other, smiling.
It wasn’t the first time he held Seungsik’s hand due to his excitement, but this time it’s different. Seungwoo suddenly felt hot again and he naturally let go of the other's hands. The show went on and it ended with them singing along to Busker Busker's Cherry Blossom Ending and their own song, Petal.

The show might have ended in high spirits, yet there's always the feeling of regret that lingers on Seungwoo. He sure did his best, but he thinks that he must have made Seungsik uncomfortable again.
Seungsik doesn't say it himself, but he noticed that every after their Blanket Kick schedule, Seungsik would distance himself from Seungwoo for a few hours and even days. He hasn't really talked to the younger about this, but he knows that they need to talk about this.

"You're sitting again there?" Seungwoo asked Seungsik with a small hint of disappointment on his voice as the younger settled himself beside their driving manager.

"Yes, hyung. Do you want to sit here? I can trade with you if you want." Seungsik answered, worry shown on his face.

Seungwoo wanted to show Seungsik that he is upset. He wanted to tell Seungsik, "No, I want you to sit beside me."

But how can he tell him that? Just look at Seungsik right now. He looked like a sad puppy. Despite his desire for the younger to sit beside him, he couldn’t tell him that so he just smiled at him.
Seungsik smiled back. His eyes turning into the most beautiful crescents Seungwoo has seen, the small dimple that was never there when they first met but eventually appeared one day. That smile that no one could ever compare. Seungsik is always wearing that. He always looked so beautiful with that smile to the point that Seungwoo forgot how to breathe. All of these made Seungsik the official Seungwoo breathtaker.

"Hyung?" Seungsik called him, which made him snap back at his senses.

"Oh? Ah, no. It’s fine." Seungwoo shook his head and just scrolled randomly on his phone to make himself look busy.

“I just wanted you to sit beside me.” Seungwoo might have thought that he said it only in his mind but Do Hyun and Seungsik heard it loud and clear.

Dohyun stopped the car and Seungwoo wondered why. He saw Seungsik removing the seat belt and getting off from his seat. Then, he opened the door beside him.

“Hyung, please move. Do you want me to sit beside you or on your lap?” Seungsik asked with a naughty smile plastered on his face.

“Wait, wha-?” Seungwoo asked, confused and shocked at the sudden behavior of the younger guy.

“You just said that you wanted me to sit beside you, so Dohyun had to stop the car.”

Seungwoo’s eyes went big, the tapioca pearls.

“What? You heard that? I thought I said it in my mind!” Seungwoo exclaimed, clearly panicking.

“Well, we heard it Seungwoo hyung. Please move now. It’s cold here.” Seungsik pleaded and he immediately moved seats to give way for Seungsik.

As soon as Seungsik comfortably sat beside him, Dohyun started driving again. Seungwoo covered his face and hid his blushing cheeks from Seungsik the entire ride by pretending he was asleep. He lifted his head and pretended he just woke up when Dohyun asked Seungsik something.

"Where do you want me to drop you off, Seungsik hyung?" Dohyun asked as they're arriving at the agency.

"At the office. I need to help Subin and check on Hanse. How about you, Seungwoo hyung?" Seungsik asked, who was very quick to notice that he is already awake.

"Ah? Uhm... Office as well. I want to do some song writing." he answered, and they were both dropped at the office.

They got off the car together and took the elevator from the basement to the main floor.

"What time will you go home?" Seungwoo asked Seungsik as they entered the elevator.

"After 2 hours or so? I must check on Hanse. You know, he's preparing for his album. Subin is also having his vocal lessons today. I want to help him out." Seungsik answered, scrolling through some messages on his phone.

"You're very busy, leader-nim. When will I be on your schedule?" Seungwoo teased, only realizing a second later what he said.

Seungsik stared at him with a confused look on his face.

“Hyung, you don’t really need my help, don’t you?”

Seungwoo doesn’t really know why but his brain is malfunctioning big time today. Maybe it was the coffee or what, but he’s saying and doing a lot of things that are not so him. He hesitated for a while before answering.

“Actually, I do. But, maybe next time since you have so much on your plate right now. I understand.” he seriously answered.

Seungsik was about to say something when the elevator’s door opened, indicating that they already reached their floor. Seungwoo said goodbye to Seungsik in a rush and ran to his studio without looking anywhere. He almost crashed into a staff member, who luckily was able to move away.

As soon as he reached his studio, he immediately went inside. He slumped on the couch and fanned himself. He’s feeling very hot because of embarrassment. He drank water to calm himself, but his heart couldn't calm down. He checked his phone, so he can talk to Chan. He has to talk to someone. He checked his phone and saw Seungsik’s message.

Seungsik: Hyung, I’ll drop by to your studio later ^_^

Who would have thought that a simple message could make him squeal like a teenager that was asked out by their crush? He honestly feels like an idiot. Yes, an idiot inlove. He needs to do something with this. He replied to Seungsik, then called Chan.

“Hyungnim, which of my services shall I offer to you? If you need me to make sure that Seungsik goes home on time, press 1. If you need to shower me with Seungsik stories, press 2. If you want to tell Seungsik how much you love him, press Seungsik’s number.” Chan greeted him as soon as the other received his call.

“Stop it, Chan! I am in trouble!”

“Why?”

Then, Seungwoo started telling the series of his unfortunate (well not really) events to Chan. While he was sharing the story about the car incident, Chan had to pause the call to change it to video call and tease him more.

“Wow, you should have confessed to him during your elevator ride. Grabbed him and kissed him right there and then!” Chan suggested who’s still laughing because of Seungwoo’s car incident.

“How could I? I don’t even know how he feels.” Seungwoo said with a little hint of sadness in his voice, which made Chan smile warmly at his hyung’s response.

“Aigoo, what should we do with you hyung?” Chan coos at Seungwoo and the older pouted.

“This won’t do hyung. Just confess to him.” Chan suggested.

Seungwoo suddenly perked up at Chan’s suggestion. He’s hesitant, but he thinks that he shouldn’t waste more time.

“Should I? How? What should I do? Do I need to prepare flowers? Do I sing? How do I even plan for it?” Seungwoo fired questions to Chan who shook his head and stared at his hopeless hyung.

“Seungsik hyung wouldn’t want a confession that’s so extra. You just have to be there.”

“Did he tell you that?”

“Well, I asked him a long time ago. Like, how would he like it when someone would confess to him.”

Seungwoo gave Chan a big smile, like he is a proud father that his son achieved something great.

“Wow, the devil works hard but you work harder, Chan. I’ll make you the best man in our wedding!” Seungwoo excitedly said, thoughts filled with him and Seungsik.

“Of course. I should be. I am Seungsik’s brother after all. After putting up with your whipped for Seungsik agendas, I deserve a good tuxedo and a box of chicken, please. I am hungry, hyung~” Chan cutely asked for a chicken and he helped Seungwoo after all, so a box of chicken has been ordered by Seungwoo.

“You just have to be sincere, hyung.” Chan reminded him before they ended the call.

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Seungwoo's currently waiting for Seungsik to drop by at his studio as the younger promised, but it’s almost 11 in the evening and Sik is nowhere to be found. He suddenly wondered if Seungsik was still in the company. He got out of his studio and checked Seungsik's empty studio.

"Oh. Hyung? Looking for Seungsik hyung?" Sejun asked who came out from one of the dance practice rooms.

"Yes."

"He went to the new building. Subin and Byungchan's vocal lessons were moved there, so they left a few hours ago. I think they are still there." Sejun informed him and he nodded.

"Thanks, Sejunnie. See you at home." he bid goodbye to the younger and asked one of their managers to go with him to the new building.

When he arrived there, Subin and Byungchan looked like they already finished their classes, so he ran to them.

"Hyung? What are you doing here?" Subin asked, wondering why their eldest hyung is out of his studio.

"I just have some business here." Seungwoo answered not really looking at the two, but at the door of the building, waiting for someone to come out.

"Oh, business? He's on the roof deck" Byungchan answered, earning a giggle from Subin. The two young members exchanged suspicious looks.

Not wondering how Byungchan knew that he is looking for Seungsik, he rushed to the roof deck after saying goodbye to the two. Seungwoo knows that the members already know. It's always the subject that's oblivious to the obvious.

When he reached the roof deck, he found Seungsik sitting on one of the recently installed benches where Sejun used to do pushups in one of the VICTON is NOW clips. Seungsik had his air pods on his ears, listening to some music. It's a chilly night, yet Seungsik was only wearing two layers of clothing. He gets cold easily, so Seungwoo's wondering why he's sitting there like that.

"Oh, hyung? What are you doing here?" Seungsik asked as soon as his presence was noticed.

Instead of answering, he walked towards the bench and took the empty space beside Seungsik.

"Give me your hand." Seungwoo requested, laid out his palm in front of Seungsik. Despite being puzzled, Seungsik still did what he was asked to.

He laid out his hand, palm facing up on top of his hyung's hand. Seungwoo shivered at how cold the younger's hand is. He took out the hot pack from his jacket and placed it on Seungsik's palm and closed them. Seungsik smiled and thanked him.

"Are you trying to get yourself sick or what?" he asked, worried.

Seungsik smiled first at him before answering. That's cheating. He couldn't get scold him now.

"No, hyung. I forgot to bring an extra jacket and did not realize it would be so freezing cold up here.”

“By the way, what brings you here? I thought you’re making songs.” Seungsik asked, clutching the hot pack in his pocket.

"You said you'll go to my studio, but you did not." he answered, pouting. He sounded like a whining child, which amused Seungsik.

"I was supposed to, but Subin and Byungchan's classes were about to start so I had to run here. I wasn't able to check on Hanse. I was about to leave after a little while and go to you. I am sorry, hyung." Seungsik explained.

"Oh, I see. It’s fine! Don’t worry. Also, I already checked on Hanse. He wrote a few songs. Chan and I listened to it. He also submitted his songs, so we'll wait for the result. I also sent you the file." Seungwoo answered and gestured at Seungsik’s phone, with one unread message from Seungwoo and two unread messages from Hanse and Dohyun.

"Thank you, hyung. I could tick that one off my list." Seungsik sighed while looking at the night lights in front of them.

"So, let me ask you a question now. What are you doing up here? I saw the kids on my way here."

He noticed how Seungsik's hand stopped playing with the hot pack that he had taken out from his pocket. He looked at Seungwoo. Seungsik is so close to him right now, that he noticed how his eyes looked tired. He is obviously tired, but there's happiness in them. How can he be like this?

“I just want to look at the city at night. The sparkling lights of the city somehow calms me. A lot has been going on lately, and I needed to take a break. Just a small break from everything. With the live sitcom coming up, our individual projects, it is overwhelming and feels too good to be true. But I am happy. I am glad that this blank period doesn't feel blank at all.”

It is the first time Seungwoo heard Seungsik telling him these kinds of things recently. As they’re both busy, he rarely had time to talk to him and somewhat he feels guilty again. Seungsik should be focusing on his own project, but he had to look after the members as well.

“And hyung, don’t ever so feel guilty about this.” Seungsik added as if he read his mind.

”I know what you’re thinking right now. Everything is overwhelming, but I am pretty sure you understand this feeling. I am glad that we are working. I am tired, but just physically. I’d rather let my body be tired, than my mind.”
Seungwoo smiled and placed his hand over Seungsik’s hand. It is warm now. He huddled closer to him, so they can be both warm.

"Alright. I won’t apologize anymore. I’ll just thank you. Thank you for taking this responsibility. Just make sure that if you need help, don’t forget that we’re always here for you. Alright?”

“Yes, hyung.” Seungsik answered and they smiled at each other.

Seungsik shifted his gaze again to the city. His eyes reflected the shining night lights. Seungwoo couldn’t help himself but to fall deeper. He’s sitting beside an amazing and beautiful person, so how can he stop his heart from feeling that way? He took a deep breath and tapped Seungsik on shoulders and made the younger look at him again.

"Uhm.. Seungsikkie..."

"Yes hyung?" Seungsik gazed at Seungwoo, whose ears and cheeks are burning red.

"Earlier... I am sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I was too playful again. Aren't I?"

Seungsik tilted his head and his eyebrows met in confusion. He very much looked like a puppy right at this moment. If Seungwoo isn't flushed or anything, he would have held his chin and-

"It's fine hyung. I am used to it! I am really happy to see you being excited like that. I am genuinely happy that you’re playing around like that. Why are you so worried about it?" Seungsik confusedly asked.

“It’s just that, whenever we finish a Blanket Kick schedule, you seem to distance yourself from me. You would always pretend that you’re doing something, when you’re just hanging around with your roommates or the other members.” Seungwoo answered, biting his lower lip and puffing his cheeks.

Seungsik laughed out loud, despite his hyung being so serious. Seungwoo covered his face with his hands out of embarrassment.

"I'm sorry for laughing when you were so serious. Ah… So, you noticed that I’ve been doing that.”

“It is on purpose!” Seungwoo unbelievably blurted out.

“No, it’s not like that, hyung.” Seungsik cutely retorted.

“Well, I did not intend to. I did not want to, hyung. How should I explain this? I really can't say it though." Seungsik said and a timid smile formed on his lips. A faint hint of sadness from his voice.

"Try me then." Seungwoo challenged the younger, who seemed hesitant.

“Okay. You’ll know this sooner or later, so I might say this now.” Seungsik started, staring at Seungwoo with his doe eyes.

“I did that because I like you, hyung.”

Seungwoo felt like he’s been hearing things, so he asked Seungsik to say it again.

“I… I am not sure if I heard that right, Seungsikkie. Can you say it again?”

“Seungwoo hyung, I like you. It has been growing more recently, and I think it was foolish of me to feel this way. Every time you hold my hand or get close to me, my heart would beat fast. Whenever you’re being caring or too kind, my heart feels warm. I know that you’re just being kind, and it’s impossible for you to feel the same way for me. I tried to stop myself from liking you more by staying away from you. I-”

"Sikkie." Seungsik stopped amidst his explanation when Seungwoo placed again his warm hands over Seungsik’s hand.

“May I?” Seungwoo asked and Seungsik nodded, confused at his hyung’s actions.

"So, you like me and you're trying to keep yourself away from me to stop your feelings from growing?"

Seungsik nodded, sadness clouding his eyes. Seungwoo's heart clenched at that.

"Hyung, I am sorry. I promise, I won't bother you with my feelings.”

"You shouldn’t apologize for feeling that way, Sikkie. Because I, Han Seungwoo likes you too." Seungwoo finally confessed his feelings to Seungsik.

After so many times of him agonizing over his own feelings, overthinking things and self-battle, he was finally able to tell Seungsik how he feels. He intertwined their fingers and flashed his Snoopy-ish smile to Seungsik.

“Rather than like, I must say that I love you, Seungsik. My Kang Seungsik. I am sorry, it took a while for me to tell you. I was scared too.” he whispered and the younger hugged him, burying his face on Seungwoo’s neck.

He felt his neck being wet and realized that Seungsik is crying. He pulled the younger away and looked at him.

"Hyung..." Seungsik's eyes were glittering with tears.

Seungwoo spread his arms, smilied wildy and asked Seungsik to hug him. The younger did not hesitate and hugged him. Seungsik's cold body pressed against Seungwoo. He could feel his shirt getting wet.

"Hey, why are you crying?" Seungwoo asked and it still feels surreal that the person he loves is in love with him too.

Seungsik released himself from the hug, pouting. Seungwoo wiped his tears using the ends of his hoodie.

"I was scared too that you would hate me for telling you my feelings. Hanse said that you wouldn't, but still. No words can describe how I feel right now."

"I'm glad that I did tell you this. I’m happy that you feel the same way, my Sikkie.” Seungwoo whispered and his heart couldn't contain the happiness he's feeling.

“Ah, I am so embarrassed!” Seungsik told him. He gently lifted the younger’s face, flushed and warm. Seungwoo gazed intently at Seungsik’s eyes.

“Seungsikkie, I love you. Get used to it, you’ll hear it often. I’ll shower you with the love you deserve.” Seungwoo whispered, this time, no more doubts and fears.

Seungsik inched closer, cupped Seungwoo’s face between his warm hands. Seungwoo could clearly see his reflection in Seungsik's eyes.

“Hyung, I love you too. Very much.” Seungsik shortened the distance between them, slowly planting his lips to Seungwoo.

Seungwoo could feel the warmth covering his body, his hands found their way on Seungsik’s waist and he grabbed him closer.

“Ugh! I told you, we should wait at home. Why did we have to go here?”

“Ouch. You’re so heavy, hyung! You’ve been leaning on me since earlier!”

The two Seungs separated their lips and looked at the owner of the voices.

“Yah! What are you doing here?” Seungwoo shouted, realizing who the owner of the voices are.

He can’t believe that his first kiss with Seungsik has been interrupted by their oh so lovely and adorable members. No sarcasm intended there.

“Well, hyung. We could ask the same thing from you two.” Sejun answered and pouted his lips, imitating the kiss earlier.

“We could not even start.” Seungsik whined but covered his mouth as soon as he realized what he said.

“You did this and that, yet that has not started? Oh my goodness! I did not expect you to be this kind of person, hyung.” Byungchan spoke so fast that the members could only laugh at what he said.

“Seungsik hyung, I saw you watching those kissing scenes from dramas and I thought it was for your sitcom, but it has a different purpose. I see.” Subin said, exposing his roommate.

“Is that true?” Seungwoo asked the now flustered Seungsik standing beside him.

“Well, it was really for the sitcom, but I imagined it was you.” Seungsik confessed, earning a squeal from Byungchan, a fake vomit from ChanJun and SeBin, and a whipped smile from his other half.

Yes, his. Seungwoo is Seungsik’s and vice-versa.

“Sorry for interrupting you guys, but shall we head home and celebrate this?” Chan asked as he pouted and raised the bag of drinks and snacks.

“I already ordered more food, so let’s go home please.” Hanse added and they all hugged Seungwoo and Seungsik.

The two Seungs laughed as the members congratulated them. As they walked towards the stairs, Seungwoo reached out for Seungsik’s hand.

Seungwoo is so happy, so he held Seungsik's hand. Forever, he'll never let them go.