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“Come on, Rick, you must come. You know it's gonna be fun! You can't miss it.”
Ricky looked at Gyuvin with disdain. He very well knew the party was going to be amazing. It was a party hosted by Hongjoong.
“Yeah, Qubing. But do you realize it's the first place we shouldn't be at tonight? Can you imagine what could happen if we get caught? Also, how did you get invited?”
“San Hyung invited me!” Gyuvin made some weird hand gestures that Ricky assumed were for being cute. He didn't understand, whatever. “Also, I don't think it would be a big problem.”
Ricky wanted to laugh aloud. If the company ever found out they went out, their manager would skin them alive.
“I know that you will come. You are just makin’ excuses right now.”
“Qubing… This is a gay bar. Are you sure we are at the right place?” said Ricky after they got out of the taxi.
“Yeah, of course. This is a party held by Hongjoong sunbae. What did you expect?”
“Yeah, sure.”
Ricky followed Gyuvin inside. He didn't know what he expected to see, but the first person he locked eyes with was his Jiwoong hyung. Well, the night was going downhill from the start. Ricky tried to hold Gyuvin’s arm, but he was already gone. He could see his red head among the crowd, but didn't bother to catch him. He just accepted the defeat and dragged his feet to Jiwoong.
“What exactly are you two doing here?!”
Jiwoong asked while whispering. Ricky sighed. He didn't sign up for this. Why was he the one doing the explanation?
“Hi to you too, hyung. Gyuvin dragged me here. Apparently, San Sunbae invited him.”
Jiwoong nodded. He didn't seem angry, so Ricky relaxed a little bit.
“Okay, you already came, so there's nothing to do. Just don't lose yourselves and don't leave my eyesight. And wait for me to return dorm.”
Ricky wanted to roll his eyes at Jiwoong, but he knew he was right to worry. They were very new to the industry and Jiwoong’s past experiences were not good.
“Okay, hyung. Then I will see you around.”
“Come to me if anything happens.” Jiwoong squeezed his shoulder. “And tell those to Gyuvin.”
“Sure.”
Ricky had nothing to do. There was no one he knew and everybody was so out of his league to make a move to meet with them. So he was sitting at the bar alone, drinking and watching people. Making some small talk with people. He sees more celebrities than at any award show. It was fascinating. At some point, he even got to talk to Chungha. He was definitely gonna brag about this to members.
“Hi Ricky!”
Ricky was surprised by the sudden voice. He turned back and couldn't believe it. Was it really Sunoo who called him?
“Hello, Sunbae-nim.”
Ricky lightly bowed his head. He never talked to Sunoo before. His adoration for Enhypen was very well known but because of that, he never had the confidence to talk to them. He didn't know what to do. When the person you adore most is in front of you, you lose your ability to think, apparently. Fortunately Sunoo continued talking.
"I watched your Bite Me cover, that was amazing! The makeup and costume... Very well fitting to you. I think you should do more vampire concepts, it really suits you."
Ricky felt his cheeks burning. It was not a big compliment; he heard things like this every day, but this was special. It was from Sunoo himself. The person he has looked up to since his trainee days.
"Oh, thank you, Sunbae-nim. I’m glad that you like it. I really like your songs, actually, I am a big fan of yours." Ricky laughed awkwardly. He definitely fucked up this conversation before it even started.
"Really? Even the role model of the nation has someone he looks up to?"
"Do you know about my tattoo, sunbae? I didn't expect it." He asked genuinely.
"Of course, I do." Sunoo laughed. "It is a meaningful and beautiful tattoo. I find it endearing, actually. You are passionate and good at it. Being a role model, I mean. We never talked before except for greetings, but I am... Uh, it's too much to say when we just met. You could find me disturbing. Anyway, when we make comeback, let's make each other's challenges together."
Ricky was in awe. He was really blessed. He wanted to tell Sunoo to continue talking. It would never be too much with him; he could listen all night.
"I would like that, sunbae. Also, thank you so much, you are flattering me."
Sunoo smiled at him. "I think you can just call me, hyung. There is no need for such formalities." He gestured bartender for some drinks. Ricky looked at him for a moment. Then it clicked.
"Uh, okay Sunoo Hyung."
He was unsure while saying it but Sunoo smiled reassuringly and gave one of the drinks to him.
"Yeah, I like the sound of it."
Ricky found himself pressed against the bathroom door. His lips were on Sunoo's. Kissing shamelessly. He knew this would happen at some point in the night. The way Sunoo leaned on him at the bar table, and the lingering of his gaze gave him away. Ricky wasn't a fool. He read the signals; there was so much chance to get away from it. But he didn't. Maybe he was a fool. This was what he was warned about countless times. He chose to take the risk; he decided it mid-conversation. Let it happen, he thought.
When Sunoo's hands went to his hair, a sound came from his throat. His hand was on the blonde man's waist, caressing. Their teets were crashing, tongues were dancing... It was messy. When they were out of breath, they pulled away slowly, gasping loudly. Hands still in place, not letting go. Ricky eyed Sunoo. His lipstick was smudged, but his eyes were shinier than the stars. Ricky pecked a kiss on swollen lips. It was the alcohol that gave him this courage, and he was grateful. Sunoo only giggled at the act.
"You know, I always had an eye on you." Sunoo confessed. “You just drew my attention from the beginning.”
“Oh, I really didn't know that,” Ricky smirked cockily. Getting closer, as if there was a place. “What were you thinking about me, hyung?”
Sunoo paused for a moment. “Nothing important,” he said. “Just casual things. Like taste if your lips..”
He didn't let Ricky respond and closed the gap between their lips. Once again, they explored each other.
“What the fuck, Ricky?! Where were you all night? Jiwoong Hyung was looking for you everywhere.”
Gyuvin was mad as hell. He and Jiwoong couldn't find him at the bar and couldn't reach him, so they were worried. Well, for Ricky it was worth the wrath that would come from Jiwoong. So he didn't object to Gyuvin pulling him outside.
While he was rushed out, he saw Sunoo at the bar. Winking at him with shining eyes and the cutest smile. He smiled back at the older one and let Gyuvin drag him.