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– Ten… don't you think this letter is too… ambiguous? – Kun stopped for a moment, resting his hands on the piano keys.
– Like? – Ten asked, curious.
– Like… Uh… Don't you think that… fans will interpret in another way? I know the song is about how you really want to express yourself but… It feels more like a love confession to me.
– And what if it is a love confession, indirectly, to someone?
And silence settled inside the practice room, just the two men facing each other.
– A L-love confession?! But... For who? It's Johnny, isn't it? You were always very close and you are always goin-
Kun spoke too fast, almost nervous with his own words. But then he was silenced with a subtle gesture on his lips, facing Ten.
– Qian Kun. – Ten paused for long seconds. – You're so dumb.
And then he got up, leaving Kun intrigued and not understanding what had happened. He picked up the paperwork with the lyrics to the song again, carefully analyzing the meaning.
'So tell me where you wanna take it?
I'm your figure You could paint me naked
Like a picture, I can see our love running wild
Baby be my weekend’
And Kun reached an almost instantaneous conclusion; Ten was crazy about him. And the feelings were reciprocated. The problem is that maybe was a little too late.
(...)
– Ten?
Kun lightly knocked on the door, entering Ten's room, holding Leon in his arms. They had already returned to the dorm and Yangyang was probably in his room playing with the other members. Ten turned his gaze to Kun, caressing Louis while the cat was lying on his arm.
– Can you explain to me the lyrics of Paint Me Naked this time?
– I have nothing to explain, the lyrics are open to interpretation. – Ten replied, shrugging and looking away from Kun.
– Like you have feelings for me?
Silence has returned to the room again, lingering there for long minutes. It was almost irritating, just the two men staring at each other, without saying a single word.
– Well.. Uh… What the hell, Kun! Yes, I do like you! I wanna kiss you and… Damn, I want to do so much by your side, Kun.
- I just think it's fair to say that, I have feelings for you too. And I also want to do a lot of things with you, Ten.
Ten was ecstatic for a moment, but soon pulled Kun by his sweatshirt, giving him a passionate kiss, which was gladly accepted. Kun pulled Ten closer, hugging him by the waist, until they fell onto the bed, enjoying every caress they exchanged. The kiss intensified, with a few gasps and even moans. They parted for lack of oxygen, facing each other, smiling, in love.
'Everybody betting that we don't make it
Guess we gotta leave it up to luck now, yeah'