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Felix was running out late in his first day on work. He was cursing his alarm clock for not ringing again. (Well, how would it ring when you throw them off to the wall.)
He was stumbling going to the bathroom, to the living room and out to the door out. He was hissing while running on the sidewalk to get to the station faster. He didn't even bother to fix his messy hair that is now completely disheveled by the air hitting his face.
"I'm going to be late and the train will be here the next 20 minutes! Damn this life"
He said in his deep voice while checking his watch.
He was waiting on the platform impatiently. Late on the first day is not his type of impression to his boss and to his workmates but here he is right now going to be late.
He heard the train from afar. He sighs exasperatedly. The train stops and open the door. He quickly run on it and take a seat. When all the people are on load the train starts to move again.
Felix felt that he used too much of his agility just not to get late. He was now gasping for air. He looks at the train window and see the beautiful city. Green grasses and trees, lakes, and birds the sun was up but not too high indicating that it was still morning. The skies are clear and birds are flying everywhere, he smiled.
He was so busy making his life having its meaning and forget to unwind, relax himself and breath.
He looks around the train. There are only few people. An old couple near the train's door, a couple teen students on the other side, a guy who sleeps in his seat and a guy in front of him. He was holding a sketch pad and making sketches or drawing? Felix didn't know.
He has a semi long blonde locks, pointy nose, pink lips which the guy licks it and he's wearing denim blue jacket while his ears have an earbud in it.
The guy looks at his direction and smirk. Felix looked away, too embarrass that he stared the guy too long. Blush creep on his cheeks. He bites his lower lip and gulp. When he was calm, he looks around once again and he caught him looking at his direction.
He felt fluttery inside as he looks down on his shoes. He was blushing again. He was fidgeting on his hand.
They heard that they are near on the next station. The guy was tidying his things on his bag and wrote something on a paper. When the train stops Felix saw a pair of feet in front of him. He looks up and see the guy smiling at him.
He handed Felix the paper. Felix was hesitating at first but gets the paper anyway. The guy smiled and walked to the train door but before he steps out, he said something.
"It's Hyunjin"
He said and stepped out of the train. Felix was staring at the door where that stranger came out. He looks to the window and saw him waving. He hesitated again but still wave back at him. The train was moving, again. Felix can't help but to smile. Then he remembered the paper he was holding. He looks at it.
"Hope to meet you again, I was sketching you the whole ride. If you want to see it. I'll be on this train same time on Saturday"
Felix smiled.
That's why he saw Hyunjin staring at him because he was sketching him.
"Saturday it is then" he said to himself and keep the paper safely on his phone case.
He gets to work and indeed got late but he was far from worrying his first impression. His mind is floating somewhere else and to Hyunjin itself.
Changbin nudge him with a teasing smile on his face.
"Tell me why on earth you were smiling after getting scolded?"
"Earth just showed me the most beautiful man living today hyung. And I'm so lucky" Felix giggled while daydreaming
"Nah, I am not believing what I didn't see. The only beautiful in my eyes is when I got a paycheck that has a lot of money name to me" The elder said and they both laugh.
He was enjoying his new work and looking forward on that Saturday.
Saturday is Felix off to work. But he was here in the train station same time when he was cursing, he was late waiting for the train to arrive but now he wasn't impatient. He was in a good mood though it was snowing and cold outside. His nose and cheeks are red. Even he was wearing a thick coat and a scarf the cold isn't getting less.
Again, he heard the train getting closer his worries kick in.
‘What if he was not there?
What if I’m a little too early?
What if he comes on the next train?’
He sighs, hoping that Hyunjin was there in the train. The train slowly stops and there’s people getting out. Felix waited for them to get out before he entered, the same door where he entered running. He looks around hoping to see Hyunjin but no he didn't, his shoulder sank and walk to the door. He was about to walk out sadly when someone grab his arm. He looks up and saw the familiar face smiling at him again.
"Hey, where are you going?" Hyunjin asked happy to see the other.
"I- I was just checking I-if you're here" He hated it when he stutters.
"Well, I'm here. Let's go"
Hyunjin drag him to where he was sitting. And they sit. Then there's a lot of people filling the train. Saturday is not usually like this on train station but today it was different. People are standing up since the seat was all taken. Then there’s also two old women standing.
Felix offered them his seat as well as Hyunjin. Now they were standing facing each other but not really since Hyunjin is taller than him. They were sandwich by people while the train was moving.
Felix was pushed by someone in the crowd making him lost his balance and fall but Hyunjin was quick to catch him with his one hand.
"You, okay?" Hyunjin asked
Felix just nod as his blush creeps up on his cheeks again. He felt his heart beating faster at the thought that Hyunjin was holding him not let him fall again and they were closer. Felix can smell him. A mix of honey and lavender. He felt safe towards the scent. Felix grips on Hyunjin's shirt when someone again pushed him. He swears that if Hyunjin's not here he maybe cussing under his breath right now.
As the next station announce they felt relief.
"Do you have somewhere to go?" Hyunjin asked him still holding his waist.
"No. I'm free" Felix simply said
"Ah so you just go out to see me" Hyunjin smirk and looks at him.
Felix looks down. How can Hyunjin be so beautiful yet so tease.
The train stops and people slowly getting out but most people remain. Hyunjin drag Felix out of the train.
They both let out a relieve breath when they're out. People are suffocating them.
"Let’s just go somewhere else, the train was full I can't stay like that for long" Hyunjin said which made Felix nod.
They get out of the station walking in peaceful silence.
"Uhm... I have a question" Felix was still hesitating on the thought but go for it anyway.
"Sure. Go ask" Hyunjin just shrug
"Why did you draw me?" Felix looks down, he felt like his cheeks are blushing again.
He only heard Hyunjin chuckled. Felix now can fully process him. He has that nice cool voice. It was soothing on him. What does it sound like when he's singing?
"Well, you have the most interesting face I've seen that day so I draw you" he said confidently
Felix smiled. No one said he has an interesting face. They always told him he's cute, or handsome, or look like an angel but no one said about interesting. Even Changbin, his best friend didn't.
"Thank you... I guess?"
Felix got shy all of a sudden.
"No, thank you for showing that day. Now I have something to draw and paint for my art gallery" Hyunjin smiled at him
He drags Felix on one of the coffee shop he knew in this town. They entered there and greeted by a smell of coffee, cream, and pastry. Felix loves it.
They sit close to the heater since Hyunjin notice that Felix face was red. He thought that it was just from the cold. But it was just Felix keep blushing when he said a word.
A beaming waiter approach to them. He was same tall as Felix but he has a chubby cheek, brown hair and looks cute in any possible angle.
"Good morning may I have your order please?" He asked, Hyunjin just chuckled
"Stop being so formal Jisung"
'Hyunjin knows the guy and its name is Jisung.' Felix thought.
"Oh well, this is my job. And who is this stunning creature you are with. Oh, I'm sorry my bad. Hi, I'm Han Jisung. Jisung for short" The boy rolled his eyes on Hyunjin and laid his hand on Felix Smiling.
"Oh, it's okay. I'm Felix, Lee Felix" he said and handshakes on Jisung.
"Well, I just kinda know him. And I know his name just now" Hyunjin beam which earned a glare at Jisung.
"You're sort of stupid you know. He's looking like a god sent from above and you don't know him. How lame you are Jinnie"
"Hey, I'm kinda 6 months older than you so stop talking like that to me. And haven't you had some work to do?" Hyunjin raised his brow.
"That's why I'm here, bitch" Jisung rolled his eyes. Felix was enjoying, looking at them bickering in front of him. He and Changbin isn’t like that.
"That's it I'm telling manager Hyung!" Hyunjin stand up and facing the door leading to the office.
"Yah! Minho Hyung your employee is bullying me again!"
"Stfu Hyunjin! I don't want to be broke so let me have my work. Your order" Jisung glared him again.
"Just a macchiato for me" Felix said nicely
Jisung had to stare at him as in stare. Felix feels quite conscious.
"Uhm. Is... Is everything okay?" Felix asked
"How… How could you have a voice like that?" Jisung asked can't believe what he heard.
He can't register when Felix first introduces himself because Hyunjin was bothering him but now he was so amaze.
"I grow up with this voice" Felix said hoping it was enough as an answer.
"Wow. You're so cool"
"Hey, can you get us our drink or I'll shout at Minho hyung again" Hyunjin said narrowing his eyes.
"Sometimes I'm having second thoughts of considering you as my best friend" Jisung left them glaring at Hyunjin but the older was just laughing.
"Sorry about that. It's our daily conversation" Hyunjin said
"That's kind of fun watching you. Any way we haven't introduce ourselves yet... Formally" Felix smiled sheepishly
"Oh yeah right sorry I forgot. I'm Hwang Hyunjin" Hyunjin laid his hand
"Well, again Lee Felix"
They shake hands.
"About the sketch. Here. You can have it if you like" Hyunjin said giving him the sketch pad.
Felix looks at it. he studied the sketch. Indeed, it was him but how could Hyunjin draw him so beautifully. He can't believe it.
"Wow. It looks... Beautiful" Felix said while tracing the sketch on his hand.
"Well. You're beautiful it's no difference"
Felix blushed hearing that.
"T-thank you"
He unconsciously tucks his hair behind his ear.
"Welcome"
The two was on comfortable silence when Jisung delivered their drinks and smiled winking at Hyunjin before heading back to the counter.
"Uh yeah. About this thing. I'm not exactly meeting you to give that. There was something else" Hyunjin was contemplating the next sentence he will say.
"What is it?" Felix was drinking his drink
"Can you be my muse for the art gallery event?" Hyunjin shyly asked
Felix choke on his drink. He didn't expect any of that. Hyunjin help him calm down.
"A-are you sure?" he asked confirming if he heard right.
"Well, yeah. I mean you're so easy to draw or to paint. I was seeking inspiration when I was on the train and seeing you there makes a lot of new things come up to my mind." Hyunjin explain
Felix don't know how he would properly react. Him being a muse of an artist is a onetime opportunity.
"Well, if I can help you then okay" Felix smiled
Hyunjin can't believe that Felix quickly agrees. He was thinking of coming up reasons if he declines but he said yes immediately. Hyunjin immediately hug Felix who caught off guard but hugging him back, nonetheless.
"Look at that scene I've been witnessing right now" Minho smile as he was going on the cash register to put something in it.
Jisung startled at the sudden voice. He was so busy watching the two and didn't realize his manager was walking behind him.
"Y-yeah"
"And you're watching from afar. It's fine someone will date you too someday" He patted Jisung's head as he gets back to the office.
Jisung just sighed.
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Months has past, Felix and Hyunjin keep hanging out to let Hyunjin paint or draw him. They are also having fun wandering the city on Saturdays after the painting or drawing session was done.
Felix had fall is an understatement. Now he didn't know if he was still on the falling state or in love by the painter who struck him at the train.
Hyunjin invite him to attend the gallery, he's one of the known artists in Seoul and most people seeks his work of art. Many millionaires or even billionaire visits his gallery and buys his work. He was confident this time because he had a new idea to show to everyone.
Felix was fidgeting in front of the mirror. Changbin had to push him not to decline the offer which he followed. It’s been just an hour before the Gallery event starts and he was still staring at the suit Hyunjin pick for him. He sighs grabbing his phone and called Changbin.
"Wassup. Are you on the event?" Changbin asked from the other line.
"Nope. I feel like I can't do this. It's a big event of his life. I don't like ruining it" he said and sigh.
"Hey young man with freckles do I have to get you out of your house and bring you there myself?" Changbin sounded irritated
"Hyung!" Felix whined
"Don't hyung me. I'm doing what I'm thinking, you know me"
"Fine, fine, I'll go. don't want you to kick my ass out of my apartment" Felix said and put down his phone.
He changed his clothes and fix himself. He takes a last glance on the mirror before grabbing his phone and keys. He locks his door and calls a cab.
Hyunjin was waiting for him. It's less than 20 mins before the event starts but Felix wasn't there.
Hyunjin sighed. Jisung and together with his other friends congratulate him. He was just smiling at them and nod.
The event starts and Felix was still not there. Felix promised him he'll go but he wasn't there.
The event goes smooth and no Felix arrived. Hyunjin was a bit disappointed. He was so proud and he want everyone to see why he made those painting but Felix was not there. His muse, his inspiration is not there. Jisung patted his shoulder before heading out. The event was done Hyunjin walk straight to his car and grab his phone. He called Felix.
He had to call him twice before he picks up but it wasn't Felix who answered the phone.
"Hello, are you one of Mr. Felix Lee's friends or relative?" The person asked.
Hyunjin heart was beating fast. Who was this and why he was looking for Felix’s friends and relatives? he asked.
"I'm his friend. Who are you?" Hyunjin asked.
"I'm doctor Kwon, I'm sorry to tell you this, but Mr. Lee got into an accident"
Hyunjin stops to breath his eyes widened. He can't believe what he was hearing. Felix fine right? He didn't notice a tear escape in his eyes.
"W-where is he?" He manages to ask. His body was shaking.
Felix became special to him. the time they spend together was precious to him. Felix is precious to him. He loves him more than anyone else.
The doctor gave him the address and Hyunjin waste no time and drive there. He was rushing to the receptionist when he got there.
"Where's Lee Felix's room?"
"Floor 3 room 406"
Hyunjin run to the elevator and push the 3rd button. When he gets there, he run and look for the room. He dashed in the room when he found it and see Felix lying on bed connected on machine and head has bandage.
Hyunjin slowly walks towards him, eyes swelling. He grabs one of Felix hand and kissed it. He had small wounds on his face and a deep cut on his jaw. Hyunjin clutch his hand. He caressed his hair and face softly while crying. He blames himself for not be able to protect him.
"I'm sorry I should have pick you up... I wasn't there when you need me. I'm sorry Lix" Hyunjin was crying when the door open. He looked up and saw the doctor. Hyunjin put back Felix hand, wiping his tears and go to where the doctor is.
"What happened to him?" Hyunjin asked
"Mr. Uhm, can I have your name?"
"It's Hwang Hyunjin"
"Well, Mr. Hwang the driver was drunk, he picks up Mr. Lee to bring to his destination but he was driving in full speed and didn't realize that the light on the intersection is red and they crush into a truck"
Hyunjin's hand was clasping.
"He was sent in jail for driving under the influence of drug and damage to property"
"How was he?" Hyunjin said looking at Felix
"He'll be fine. He may feel headache when he wakes up due to strong impact and memory gaps but he'll be alright"
He nodded and the doctor leaves.
Felix woke up after 3 days, Changbin and Hyunjin's friend visited him when he's unconscious they're sad and wish that he'll get well soon. Changbin wasn't there all the time because he needed to work. Hyunjin was.
Felix groaned. His head hurts, Hyunjin was sleeping his head on one of Felix's arm and hand holding his.
Felix blink and scan the room. The memory filled in but it made him groan again. His gaze landed on the sleeping figure. Felix smiled at him. He softly squeezed his hand making Hyunjin move and wake up. He was still holding Felix hand. He looks at him and widened his eyes when he saw Felix awake.
His eyes start to water and hug him. Felix was surprised but hug him anyway. Hyunjin called the doctor to check Felix, after that the two left alone again.
"I was so worried about you. I'm sorry I wasn't there" Hyunjin apologize holding Felix hand
"Jinnie, it wasn't your fault. It’s no one's fault"
"If I was there-"
"Hyunjin... It's not your fault, okay?"
Hyunjin just nod holding Felix hand.
"You're so special to me. I can't lose you. I don't know what I will do if you go. I love you so much"
Hyunjin meant to say it on his mind but he accidentally said it out loud letting Felix hear and widened his eyes. But then he smiles softly.
"I love you so much too"
Felix squeezing Hyunjin's hand and smiling at him.
It’s now Hyunjin's turn to be surprised.
"I... I said it out loud?" he asked making Felix nod
He hugs the boy so tight and held his face. They both look at each other's eyes, smile plastered on their face. Hyunjin slowly leaned in and kiss the younger softly. Felix widened his eyes at first gave in and kiss him back wrapping his arm's on Hyunjin's neck.
The background was blurred it was only them who was on each other's mind. Nothing's important but only each other.
Hyunjin broke the kiss but their forehead still attached he smiled. He looks at Felix's eyes again.
"Would you like to go out with me and be my boyfriend?" he asked face tinted red.
Felix found it cute when he blushed. He too blush at the latter's question.
"Yes. Yes Jinnie"
They kissed again but not that long.
After the incident Hyunjin won't let Felix go pick a cab ever again. It was whether he who drive him somewhere or he'll get to the train to bring him where he wanted to go. Tonight's no difference. He was fighting over the phone on Hyunjin's decision.
"But I'll get faster to get there. Jinnie please" He pleaded though Hyunjin don't really see him he was making puppy eyes.
"I told you no, the last time you pick some it leads you to death. So, no."
"The next train will be in an hour. How could I get there early and back home early?" Felix whined
if he was stubborn Hyunjin has more of it.
"I'll be there in like 5. Wait me up"
Felix widened his eyes.
"H-huh? But you said you are in Incheon right now? How come you can get here like 5 minutes?"
"Trust me I'm a god"
"Stupid Jinnie" he giggled
"Your stupid"
He nodded giggling as if the latter sees him. He was waiting outside and not a later ago Hyunjin's car stops in front of him lowering the car window.
"Hop in"
Felix nod entering the car putting his seatbelt. Hyunjin drives off.
"I thought you'll be back later" Felix asked
"The meeting ended early"
Felix just nod looks outside. Their company held a party and Changbin has been bugging Felix to come it's his first time so he wanted the younger to experience it. Hyunjin stops at the parking space.
"Do you want to go home or join me there?" Felix asked but Hyunjin shook his head
"I'll wait you here. You can have fun" He smiled fixing the strands of Felix hair.
"But"
"I'm fine... You can go now" Hyunjin said and give him a peck on the lips.
"Just call me if you want to go home, okay?"
Hyunjin just nod.
Felix gets out on the car and went to the building.
He greeted his office mates and stick to Changbin and didn't let himself drunk knowing that Hyunjin was waiting for him outside.
Felix decided to go and bid his officemates and Changbin goodbye. He headed straight to the parking lot and open the car door when he reached there. He saw Hyunjin sleeping head leaning on the window. He smiled and got in quietly. He studied his feature. Brush the latter’s hair to the side. Hyunjin flinch a little and starts to wake up.
"Hey"
"Hey. Sorry you should have gone home and rest" Felix was playing his hair.
"I'm good. By the way. Did you have fun?"
Felix nod eagerly and smiled
"That's great. Well let’s go home?"
"Okay. I'm feeling tired"
They get home quickly since there’s no traffic and its almost past midnight. Hyunjin stops in front of Felix's door.
"Would you like to spend the night?" Felix smiled
"are you offering me to stay because I won't say no" Hyunjin smirk
Felix giggled and nod. They head to his door and open it entering on Felix's apartment. It’s not the first time Hyunjin step in his apartment so he knows it so well.
They showered separately (your mind eherm.) and put on some t-shirt and sweatpants before flopping to bed. They cuddled each other, Felix tucks his face on the older's neck hugging his waist. Hyunjin was stroking his hair leaving light kisses on his head.
"I'm still wondering why I was late that day" Felix said and smiled
"Don't be. You said you exactly throw your alarm didn't you. There's nothing to wonder about" Hyunjin chuckled Felix hit his chest lightly
"Not that. If I weren't late, you haven't found your muse yet" he grins looking at Hyunjin
Hyunjin just nod tucking Felix hair behind his ear.
"You're right. I'm happy that you broke your alarm. Thanks for that."
They both laugh.
"I remembered you say. It's Hyunjin" Felix imitating his voice
"Yah"
"it's so cute" Felix said chuckling
"You're cute though when you avoided my gaze" Hyunjin smirk
"No, I'm not remembering any of that. I didn't hear anything."
"Yes, you do"
"I'm not"
"You do"
"I'm not"
"You do~"
"Yah Hwang Hyunjin!"
"Yah Lee Felix"
they stared at each other then, burst into laughter.
They calm down a bit and start to stare at each other eyes again.
Hyunjin held his face and slowly lean in linking their lips. He made it slowly and soft but passionate. Felix wraps his arms around him pulling the man closer.
They were gasping for air when they broke the kiss.
"I love you"
"I love you too"
They cuddled each other again and slowly drifts off to sleep.