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kevin doesn't dare to believe that hyunjae is hugging him. hyunjae's arms are encircled around him, tightening, his warm breath caressing the brunette's face.
kevin hopes hyunjae doesn't hear the rapid beating of his heart.
but, when hyunaje's arms slowly travel down, circling his waist, the touch dangerously gentle, whispering, "why is your heart beating so fast?" kevin holds back a nervous laugh, feeling his cheeks burn.
he knows he's been caught, so he does the only thing that comes to mind, hide. he buries his face in the dark blonde's right shoulder, unable to look at him.
the silly side of his heart holds on to the reason why the older can't sleep is because of a certain moonlight boy, which he believes is him. but, that's like a fifty percent chance. anyone could do the math.
hyunjae lifts kevin onto the kitchen counter, startling him. hyunjae braces his hands at either side of kevin, staring at him intensely before leaning in to whisper in his ear, "don't you have something to tell me?"
there's teasing in his voice as he moves back to admire the younger's sparkling mocha eyes, flushed face, gaze falling to his lips, then returning back to his eyes.
for a moment kevin can't answer. the beating of their hearts and the clock ticking are the only sound to their ears. "isn't there something you have to tell me too?" the brunette retorts after gathering the courage he needs, a confident smile curving his lips.
hyunjae's gaze on him softens although there's a knowing smirk tugging at his lips. "I can do more than that," he says, enjoying how the boy's face reddens.
"wait, what do you—" hyunjae plants a soft kiss on his forehead. kevin's eyes shut close tight in fear of knowing what he means but that doesn't change the fact he isn't ready. then his eyes flutter open, meeting hyunjae's warm gingerbread ones when he pulls away.
the younger sees nothing but concern and love in his eyes, and it makes his heart flutter. his gaze falls, obvious of his pink-tinted cheeks and the ringing of his heartbeat in his ears.
he leans his head on the taller's chest, lets out a sigh, and mumbles, "damn it, you're so mean . . ."
no, wait. why did he say that?
"you didn't like it?" hyunaje asks, worry lacing his voice.
"no—I did like it. I like you—okay?" embarrassed kevin looks up, cheeks fuming. no, seriously, why did he say that?
he goes back to hiding his face in the crook of hyunjae's neck, and it makes hyunjae laugh.
out of all things, he said "you're so mean" suggesting either a. he didn't like the kiss b. he wants more and okay, yeah, maybe he does c. he's embarrassed.
maybe he is because this time this small innocent affection was different than the usual quick teasing one.
"I like you too, kevin," hyunjae's words echo in his ears.
kevin's shocked but keeps a straight face. only if his eyes don't have to give it away because of hyunjae's adorable smile spreading across his face, and his arms snaking around him, makes butterflies flutter in the pit of his stomach.
kevin throws his arms around him then, head burying in the crook of the dark blonde's neck again. a smile lifts on his lips, thinking how the hyunjae;s warmth embraces him and the way he melts into him is almost too perfect.
if he looks at him, his heart might burst. staying in the older's arm like this is easier.
he could stay like this for a while even though they are in a somewhat uncomfortable position. he's sitting on the white counter and hyunjae is standing.
just when kevin removes himself from him, mouth open to speak, hyunjae plants a quick kiss on the corner of his lips, startling him. hyunjae can't help but smirk, noticing how kevin's eyes become round.
he moves back, his gaze on him loving, kisses him again, quick but playful until the brunette starts to giggle.
kevin lifts his hands over his face from the unexpected teasing, adding a "stop," at hyunjae planting a kiss on his forehead. "hyunjae!" a kiss on the tip of his nose.
"what's the magic word?" he laughs, earning a push from the younger. he's practically smiling a wide smile at this point. when his gaze falls to the younger's lips, the smile disappears. he leans in slowly, and the giggling seconds ago silences—kevin focusing on hyunjae's brown eyes that shift down, and hyunjae capturing kevin's lips with his own.
it's not fireworks or anything but the sweet yet sour faint smell of coffee. it's the way hyunjae coaxes kevin's mouth open deepening the kiss, cupping his face in the palms of his hands. it's the way he smiles against his lips when the brunette wraps his arms around his neck, equally pressing back the pressure.
kevin finds himself giggling as hyunjae's kisses start to feel feather-light yet heavy, occasionally nibbling on his lower lip.
he realizes all of this and the fact they both have thin lips.
kevin springs back, glazed over brown eyes meeting hyunjae's concerned ones.
"I'm sorry, keb, I should have asked you first," hyunjae almost stumbles. kevin grabs his hand and pulls him back, looking at him from one eye to another.
"I just wasn't expecting that but . . ."
"but what?"
silence. no reply.
what hyunjae gets back instead is a soft press of lips against his. and when kevin's arms find their way around his neck, playing with his hair at the back, does hyunjae realize what's happening.
kevin's kissing him. the shyness gone. and if it isn't for the unexpectedness of everything or how he realizes the younger likes to touch; hands now tangled in his golden hair, hyunjae might have to knock his head against a wall to make sure this isn't a dream. the kiss, long, and gentle as hyunjae finds kevin's hand and folds his over the younger's.
the thing is, hyunjae started falling for kevin in the middle of their "no air" promotions. knowing, how close he's with jacob, he slowly forced himself to lose his feelings.
they bloomed again, ironically during their "bloom bloom" promotions.
a creaking of the kitchen door startles kevin, causing him to push hyunjae down. worried eyes searching his, an apologetic face that's dusted pink, trembling lips trying to form whispered words.
but hyunjae? hyunjae crawls under the table where kevin is, quiet and quick. if he makes one sound he'll be caught.
he smiles a silly smile when kevin looks under, spotting him there. kevin snaps his head up, catching a familiar pair of honey eyes and angel voice, calling out to him.
jacob gives him a suggested raise of brows and kevin sighs in defeat. his hyung seemingly figured out what happened.
well, no shit sherlock.
"just to let you know, we're starting practice soon," jacob's voice is soft as always, his eyes trained on kevin's.
kevin nods in approval and jacob gives him a smile before leaving the kitchen. just when he slips on his pair of shoes, strolling toward the the door for a walk outside, he feels a hand wrap around his arm. jacob looks over his shoulder, meeting sangyeon's cinnamon gaze, and smiles, noticing the worry etched on his face. "what's up?" he says.
"let's go together."
"sure." jacob doesn't mind. although, whenever sangyeon is around, his heart pounds like crazy. he can't even hold eye contact no longer than two minutes, unless they aren't alone.
so, here they are, walking side by side. hands close to touching, and only jacob realizes. he chooses to ignore this, distracting himself by watching the fluffy clouds swim in the blue sky, thinking over if kevin and hyunjae got together. this thought alone brings a smile to his face.
"why are you smiling?" sangyeon's question pulls him out of his thoughts. his head snaps up, holding their leader's affectionate gaze.
"nothing at particular," jacob tells him and walks ahead with a jocular smile, turns around seeing sangyeon's lips curl into the most beautiful grin where his cinnamon eyes gleam.
sangyeon jogs toward him, slips a hand in his, and pulls him forward so they're face to face. jacob drops his gaze, looking anywhere but at him, going still as sangyeon's hands grip him by his shoulders.
"would it be too late if I said you're the reason why I smile despite everything and everybody else?"
"are you asking me out?"
"yes," sangyeon laughs, tearing his gaze away. he can't believe how awkward this is even though he planned his confession out and watched so many dramas.
not everything happens the way anyone wants, right?
jacob also laughs but his insides are melting; his heart is hammering against his chest, warmth creeping up his cheeks, recalling sangyeon's words.
sangyeon freaking told him he likes him and jacob was so blunt?
like, who does that? he isn't honest always in the first place because he doesn't want to hurt the other, but then again, he is.
"yes," jacob says softly.
"yes . . . yes as in?"
"yes, I want to be with you," jacob turns, escaping the proximity, running ahead. his cheeks are burning and he's smiling so wide that nothing even matters right now.
"I like you!" sangyeon calls out to him.
"I like you too, you already know that!" jacob turns around, telling him. his jaw will hurt at this point, continuing to smile hard in happiness.
he runs towards their leader's direction, heading back to their dorm, feeling sangyeon catch up from behind.