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Intak always keep an eye on Jiung. How he suddenly stood up staring at the ground, smile fade in a sec, and lower shoulders—mostly in a state where Keeho and Theo fooling around, laughing at each other, or doing lots physical touches. Intak always found out that—his crush was being over jealous of them.
Intak adores Jiung, since the first time they met in front of the industry. It was Jiung first, smiled and waved a lil with his right hand. Walking closer to Intak, then lend him a hand to shake. "Choi Jiung, and you?"
Jiung was likely the most flawless person Intak had ever met. His face as cute as chipmunk. His smile sweet like an apple pie. Hair black and fluffy, covering his forehead. Pink and thin lips. Intak can't hold himself. This guy was typically the right guy to have a crush on, he bet.
So far so good. Jiung and Intak trainee together. They spent their time the most among other members. Intak perpetually understood how Jiung was, while Jiung still struggle with his feelings to that boisterous guy. The one who is chosen as p1harmony's leader. The one who’s chosen on being the leader instead of Jiung. The one who could Jiung hated that much, but it turned out Jiung adores him so much.
It was unfair. It was only Jiung who was struggling over his feelings. While Keeho—that guy, was dating his other member, Theo.
Jiung realized he was quiet pathetic. He understood why Keeho choose Theo instead of him. He surely accepted all but he wasn't there to stop. Particularly, some times Jiung used to argue about Theo to Keeho or about Keeho to Theo, just to destroy them. Jiung knew it wasn't nice but when it depends on love, who cares?
It was that time where Intak heard Jiung and Theo having a little bickering. Not that loud but hearing Jiung starting to speak with tears kinda disturbing. Intak hurriedly stood up. Peeking them, and when he realized about the situation, Intak make a quick move to pull Jiung's arm.
"Jiung-hyung! It wasn't supposed to be like this!" Intak yelled to the older who nearly gave Theo a fist, while Theo only covering his head with both of his hand. Jiung yelled back, but seeing Intak's worry eyes, he managed himself to stop and letting Intak pulled him wherever he go.
Intak took him to their room then shut their door.
"I know you like him but it wasn't suppose to be like this. You can't force someone feelings to like you back. That's not how it goes." Intak spoke while Jiung only stared at his own toes. "Hyung, you're not listeing."
"I am. Because you just don't understand how it feels."
Intak felt a bump on his chest. What did he just said? So for this two years he thought that Intak was standing there doing nothing? Intak definitely liking him quietly. He forced himself not to show it off that much—or even never. He stayed lowkey forever because he knew that Jiung wasn't there for him.
"I understand. But when you like someone that never like you back, wasn't it better to let him go? He's better with Theo, right?"
Jiung shuts his mouth.
"Hyung, listen, i'm not acting like i knew everything or i'm a pro or something i'm just—it's actually hurt to see you suffer by yourself while others got really disturbed with what you did. Don't you feel it? Don't you miss how you laugh and how fun we spent when it's only us two? We don't care about love we just care about how happy we are. Don't you miss that time?"
Jiung stared at Intak's eyes who were staring back at his.
Jiung won't lie, he surely misses that time. How they laugh so loud till they can't stood up properly. How they waited for each other for each practices. How they knew each other so well. Jiung suddenly looked up. It's been two years since their debut, and he definitely leaving Intak behind. He felt guilty.
"I miss it... actually." Jiung murmured. Intak widen a smile, inviting Jiung to widen his smile too.
"You have to found a way to stop liking Keeho-hyung. Maybe by liking me? Haha, kidding."
"If you want it, i'll try. Maybe it's worth than the previous."
"No-no-no-no, i mean like—"
Jiung won't let Intak finishing his words. Jiung quickly pulled Intak to a big tight hug. Leaning his head on the younger’s taller shoulder. Scenting Intak's smell that was his favorite back then.
"H-hyung?"
"Hm?"
"Two besties in a room. They might kiss?"
"Haha, should we?"
"Uugh... i guess? I kinda—ahm, you know—having, sort of, err... f-feelings? For, you?"
Jiung laughed on how Intak stammered towards all his words. "Why don't you tell."
"Because you only keep an eye on Keeho-hyung. I can't stole your attention from him. I'm jealous."
"Okay. From now on, i won't. I got you after all. Sorry,"
"Don't apologize. You're doing fine. I love you."
"Oh wow, a sudden confidence? Well, i'm going to love you too. You'll see."
-fin