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Ryo was always seen as the mature one by everyone, even by his hyungs. But the said boy didn't really think so, he is just a child himself too. And this childishness of his always comes out in the presence of Sakuya, his best friend.
Just like right now.
Sakuya stared at Ryo who's standing beside his bed, whining that he is hungry and wants the younger boy to go with him to the convenience store in the middle of the night.
In the middle of the night. Yes, it's already around two am and this person here is still awake because he is hungry and woke Sakuya up.
Sakuya rubs his palms on his face, feeling both annoyed and sleepy but he can't get mad at his best friend because this Ryo is rare to be seen. He is too cute and irresistible for Sakuya to be mad with.
"Sakuyaaaa, please go with me? Ryo is so hungry right now please please pwea—ah!" Sakuya had enough of the other's soft whining and grabbed both of Ryo's wrists, pulling the older to himself. Ryo ended up on Sakuya's lap, with the younger one tightening his hold on Ryo's waist pulling the older one down on him.
Sakuya closed his eyes, a small smile plastered on his lips, "Give me ten minutes. Let's sleep more for ten minutes, will that do?" he whispered.
Ryo looked up, his eyes shining and nodded his head, "Hmm! Okayy!"
———
Ten minutes have passed, and Sakuya's mind and body automatically wake up. He looked down and couldn't help but to smile at the now asleep Ryo. The soft breathing coming out of the other as his cheeks squished on Sakuya's chest. One of the older's hands was gripping his sleeves while the other hand was just laying beside them on the sheets.
Ryo isn't really heavy, he is passable as Sakuya's body pillow but of course the younger one wouldn't tell the other about that knowing his best friend's cute aggression towards him.
Sakuya ran a hand through the older's soft messy ginger locks, his other hand squeezing Ryo's waist, "Ryo, wake up. Aren't you hungry?"
"Hmm? No... I wanna sleep more but... okay," Ryo mumbled sleepily, not wanting to get up from the comfort and warmth he's getting from Sakuya. The younger one bit his lower lip to prevent himself from laughing, but since the older was on top of him, Ryo looked up to him confusedly with a slight pout.
"Why are you laughing?" He asked. By his tone, Sakuya knew the other was getting upset. This kind of Ryo is rare, the sensitive Ryo. But whenever this kind of Ryo appeared, Sakuya had the urge to take care of him, cuddle him up, and give him everything he wanted.
Sakuya smiled, pinching Ryo's cheeks lightly. "I'm not laughing. Do you still want to buy outside or let's just cook something from the pantry?"
The younger observe the older's reaction. The way Ryo's pink lips turn into a pout, his eyes squinting, head tilting slightly as he thinks about Sakuya's suggestions.
"Ah!"
Sakuya, slightly shocked by the older's little shout, finds Ryo's sparkling eyes looking straight at him.
"I wanna go outside, Ryo wants to buy ice cream and his favorite ramyeon. Please?"
The older pushes his upper body up, still sitting on Sakuya's lap as he clasps his hands together, looking down on the younger with pleading eyes.
Sakuya tightened his hold on Ryo's waist as he engraved the other's current appearance. His Ryo looks so adorable and defenseless, his large shirt leaning to one side, his collarbone and shoulder appearing on sight.
The younger closed his eyes for a moment, letting out a sigh and opening his eyes as he smiled at the still pleading Ryo. He slowly got up, his hands reaching out to Ryo's shirt, covering his bare skin.
"Alright, put on warm clothes, it's definitely cold outside at this hour."
Ryo let out a happy gasp as he got up and changed into warm clothes. Sakuya did the same, both are light outerwear so that vehicles at this hour will see them easily.
Sakuya went to Sion's room, feeling bad about waking up his tired hyung at this hour. But it's a must that his leader and manager hyung know of their whereabouts.
"Okay, be careful you two. Saku, text me when you get there and when you're going back. Pass by my room after you come back, alright? My malteseuuu, fill up your small belly okay?"
Ryo pouted as Sion babied him, hugging the second maknae tightly. When it was Sakuya's turn, the youngest immediately ran towards the front door. Sion, laughing quietly, waved his hands to the two boys.
"Why does hyung keep on babying me, he should do it to you first." Ryo mumbled as they waited for the elevator to go down. Sakuya could only let out small giggles as he held out his left hand. Without thinking much, Ryo immediately intertwined his hand with the younger.
The nearest 7/11 store was only 15 minutes away when walking.
Ryo shifted closer to Sakuya as the cold breeze hits them. The younger suddenly stops making the older confused.
With his right hand, Sakuya pulls up Ryo's hoodie on his head. Their interlaced hands were then hidden inside Sakuya's jacket pocket as he pulled Ryo with him and started walking again.
Ryo couldn't help but grin at the sudden act of service and gentleness of his best friend. "Such an oppa!" He teases. Sakuya sent him a disbelieving look yet the corner of his lips curving upwards.
He replied, "Yeah, you better behave so this oppa will treat you nicely." His smile turned into a smirk as he heard disbelief gasps from the older boy.
"W-what are you even saying?!" Or maybe Ryo thinks he reacted too much. His voice cracking between his words. Sakuya laughs and Ryo tries to pull his hand from the other's grip but the younger is much stronger, he doesn't budge a bit.
Sakuya looked at the sulky Ryo, he was smiling and his eyes showing endearment towards his best friend.
"Don't try to break free, you're cold." He said in a teasing voice yet his words stating facts only made Ryo just give up and look ahead with blushing cheeks.
"I hate you..." Ryo muttered.
"No you don't, you said you like me," Sakuya said boldly. Ryo's eyes rolled, "That was before, I hate you now."
"You like me too much to hate me." Sakuya's tone sounded confident, making Ryo huff in disbelief. Despite the teasing, the older couldn't help but smile as well.
"Says the one who confessed first."
Sakuya laughs, squeezing Ryo's hands.
"I did confess but you are the one who fell first, so I know you'll never hate me." Sakuya teases as a matter of fact for the both of them. Ryo squeezed his hand back, bumping the taller's shoulder playfully but lightly.
"My soon to be boyfriend is really full of himself. Why did I even fall for you?"
Sakuya snickered, "Because I'm handsome and cute."
"I can't even retort to that because it's true though, aren't you a handsome and cute oppa? Hmm Saku chan?"
As Ryo turns his head towards the taller boy, an amusing expression has been plastered on his pretty face. Sakuya was blushing. Ryo forgot that this person is weak to compliments.
"Oh? You love being complimented, I nearly forgot. Don't worry Saku chan, I will keep complimenting you for the rest of our life."
This time, Sakuya turned his head towards the smaller boy. His face speaks lovestruck. He grabs Ryo's shoulder, turning the other to face him as he buried his face in Ryo's neck. Ryo was surprised by the sudden actions of the other.
"I want to marry you."
Ryo's cheeks reddened more, he thinks his ears are also red and his heart was about to burst because he likes this boy too much. The older chuckles, patting Sakuya's head endearingly, "Of course we will get married, that's part of our plan."
Sakuya shook his head, raised his head and looked straight at Ryo, "No, I mean right now. I want to marry you right now."
Ryo bites his lower lip, trying to prevent his big smile that was about to form. His Sakuya is sincerely speaking out his feelings right now. The older raised his hand and caressed the younger's soft cheek.
"We haven't even told our hyungs that we are soon to be boyfriends and now you want to get married. If they find out, I think we will have an unstoppable loop of nagging and sulking."
They stopped and imagined the scenarios in their heads until both of them laughed at the idea.
Sakuya rested his forehead on Ryo's forehead, "Yeah, that will be crazy. But hey, at least I know you also want to marry me... my heart almost burst out in happiness you know?"
Ryo smirks, "I know. You like me too much." He teases, returning Sakuya's words to him. The both shared stares, eyes full of adoration towards one another.
Ryo let his intrusive thoughts win, he placed a soft kiss on the younger's cheek. Giving the obviously surprised Sakuya a cute grin before he took a step back and this time, he walked ahead, pulling the younger one with him.
Sakuya who finally regained his focus walked faster, his next actions too fast for Ryo to evade. A large hand cupped one side of Ryo's cheek as his face was turned towards the younger. Sakuya leaned down as he bit softly on Ryo's soft cheek, earning a soft gasp from the older boy.
This time it was Sakuya who gave him a grin. That ever so adorable yet handsome face, one of Ryo’s weaknesses that prevents him from getting upset with the younger.
Sakuya, with a red face winked at the tomato face Ryo, “what? I’m hungry.”
Ryo nearly burst out, earning an ‘ouch’ from the younger after he gave him a light slap on the shoulder. He’s too embarrassed.
“Stop your silly antics, let’s just go and buy.”
———
“They thought they were hiding it well…”
Sion laughed at Yushi’s deadpanned voice.
“Just let them be Yushi-kun. I know you are just sulky because they won’t even tell us a thing.”
This time, both Sion and Jaehee laugh at Riku’s reply. This made Yushi’s mood become more sour, yet deep inside he is also happy for their youngest members.
Sion hugged the sulking Yushi as he stared ahead at the small backs of Ryo and Sakuya, his eyes held so much endearment.
“Let’s just wait for our babies to gather enough courage to tell us. It’s not like they’re going to hide it forever.”
The three other hyungs agreed with what their leader said.
“And… to be honest. Ryo is just being his usual self towards Sakuya, but if not for Sakuya’s unusual attitude towards Ryo we wouldn’t be able to notice at all.” Sion followed.
“That’s right. Have you seen how Saku’s eyes soften and his whole face screams love struck?”
“Yeah, I can see that. Because I always see that kind of expression when you look at Riku hyung, Jaehee-yah.” Yushi teases. Jaehee blushes and hides his head on Riku’s neck, making the older giggle and hug the younger male.
“But Yushi…” Sion suddenly started. His voice was deep with a hint of teasing. A very familiar tone with that signature smirk that makes Yushi want to cover his face from the upcoming embarrassment already.
“You know that you also made that kind of face when you look at me right?”
Sion wiggles his brows.
“Hyung!”
And soft laughters erupted.
Despite the coldness of the night, six boys are genuinely happy. Their hearts contented, each other’s presence heals them giving them the most comforting warmth they could ever receive.
The End.