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The practice room filled with the sound of shoes squeaking, sounds of exhaustion from the boys and Music blasting through the speakers. After the Song came to an end they all stood infront of the mirror chest heaving heavily, hair sticking on to their forehead and sweat clinging on them like a second layer of skin. Sakuya fell to the floor immediately letting out a groan and sprawling his body across the floor, Ryo did the same throwing his beanie on the couch and laying next to sakuya, Jaehee walked towards the corner of the room and grabbed the water from the ground chugging it, Riku stood there waiting for Yushi and Sion to move- or do something at the least. Sion sighed loudly finally shifting from his position causing Yushi to ease as well.
A small breathless chuckle escaped from Sion as he walked over to Yushi throwing an arm around his shoulder. "Why are you just standing there..you look funny" Sion smiled stupidly at Yushi.
Yushi erked and tried to pull away from the sweaty Sion. "Hyung stop it you're sweaty and gross right now!" Yushi yelled trying to pull Sion away whilst Riku just stood there watching the scene unfold infront of him like a cheesy melodrama.
"What the hell.." sakuya murmured finally sitting up, his brows furrowed and his glare sharp. Ryo on the other hand was having a hard time suppressing his laughter at the squealing Yushi and annoying Sion.
Eventually Sion left Yushi alone now beside Daeyong talking about whatever they were talking about. Yushis gaze fell on Riku who was sitting by himself on the couch, taking small sips of his water occasionally. Yushi felt a strange sensation bubble up inside him and before he knew it his legs were already taking him towards the said boy who looked at him a little confused.
"You did good, Ri-kun." Yushi said, his voice was calm contrast to his sweaty palms and heated cheeks. Riku looked up at the latter a soft smile appeared on his face as he giggled softly. At that moment Yushi swore he felt his knees go weak. Riku was seriously unexplainably beautiful.
"Thank you Yu-chan..you did .." Riku froze mid sentence, he seemed to be searching for a word to describe Yushi. "-spectacular!" Riku perked up excitedly. Yushi couldn't help the laugh that escaped his own lips, smiling down at the elder.
"Ahh once I get back in gonna order some chicken and eat them all!" Ryo yelled out into the empty hallway and Jaehee had to queit him down making the other laugh.
"I'll order it right now.. Saku what do you want?" Sion asked as he took out his phone ready to order. Sakuya smiled and said something to Sion that Yushi wasn't able to hear but whatever it was it didn't have anything to do with him.
Honestly... Yushi was more focused on the walking beauty next to him. Riku had his hood pulled up, eyes darting between the members who were talking, soft smile on his lips- oh.. those pretty lips that Yushi wanted to claim as his.
"Do you guys want anything? Since I'm the oldest I take charge!" Riku pointed out to Jaehee and Yushi. Jaehee nodded enthusiastically and began telling Riku what he wanted whilst Riku ordered. "Yu-chan? What about you?" Riku asked his head tilting slightly.
"Oh.. I'll.. have anything.. let's just all order a meal and share it together" Riku nodded his lips formed a pout as he puffed his cheeks out ordering more food. Riku puffed his cheeks a lot, it was another trait about Riku that Yushi loved. If someone asked Yushi to list down the things he loved about Riku it would be endless.. like how he loved how Riku loved others, his cute smile, the way his eyes light up no matter what, the way he cares about their fans, the way he laughs even at the smallest things, the way he protects someone from judgement, the way he loves kuromi- yushi could just go on and on forever.
It had been more than 3 hours since they have returned home. Daeyong was already fast asleep in his own room. The dishes were cleared out. Riku was most likely sleeping as well. Now it was just Yushi and the clock on the wall ticking.
Yushi sighed softly, his thoughts immediately drifting to Riku. When suddenly the lights go out. Now Yushi was left there in the dark, the only source of light being the light from the street lamps outside peering through the window. Yushi heard a sound coming from Rikus room. It sounded like a scream, Yushi smiled, laughing softly as he walked over to the kitchen drawer, using the light from the window as a guide. He brought out a candle stick and lit it before making his way to Rikus room.
Knock knock "I'm entering." Yushi spoke, his voice steady and calm. He entered the room and saw barely anything but as he inched closer towards the bed he saw Rikus pretty face. Riku was smiling at him.
Riku laughed softly staring at Yushi. Both of them stayed in silence for a while. Eventually Yushi climbed on the bed as well sitting face to face with Riku. The candle gave a soft glow in between them, it made Riku look even prettier.
"Seriously Yu-chan.. we have phones you know?" Riku said laughing with amusement, Yushi laughed too, though he wasnt embarrassed because this was his plan.
"The candlelight is prettier you know Ri-kun. It feels better too, like we are in a fantasy comic" Yushi explained, adding the comic part just to make Riku laugh. And his words landed well.
"You're right... It is pretty. Almost like a rom-com ey?" Riku teased making Yushi laugh. He felt his whole body flush when Riku teased him. He felt... Shy? Well not exactly shy maybe- caught of guard.
The two sat in silence after that. The candle wax pooling on to the small bowl yushi had put it in. The flame steadily went down as time passed. Riku had his knees pulled up to his chest. Leaning his head on his arms as he watched the was go down, but unlike Riku, Yushis gaze was fixed on him instead. The soft tilt of Rikus head, his sleeves tugged over his wrists, eyes shiny, cheek slightly squished, hair soft and lush from the shower earlier. Yushi loved this. He loved Riku.
Riku could feel his eyes lingering on him, he smiled a bit, his heart pounded against his chest, his gaze eventually moved up and met Yushis. The two stared at each other for awhile before both looked away flustered. "Hey.. what was that?" Riku laughed finally looking at Yushi again.
Yushi smiled looking at Riku as well. "I.. don't know?.. it's funny.." Yushi replied his voice soft and almost queit. "You look pretty." Yushi said all so suddenly it made Riku flustered again causing him to look away.
"What're you saying..." Riku murmured "You look prettier." He replied back shyly, Yushis smile widened as if he had just won a one of a kind prize(he technically did), he eyed the candle that was almost out. Rikus gaze shifted back to Yushi his cheeks still flushed but his expression now replaced with something softer.
The two shared another staring round and suddenly the candle was out as well. Darkness engulfed them, Riku let out a surprised gasp at the sudden change a bit startled.
Yushi couldn't help it anymore. He had kept something in mind- sort of like a bet. if the lights come back on before the candle burns out, I will leave the room. But if not... I'll kiss Riku. Now it happened the lights were still out and the candle light had burnt down to nothing but a pool of wax.
Yushi without a second thought leaned in closer to Riku. Their breaths mingled together and Riku froze halting every movement after realizing the situation. Yushi felt Riku tense infront of him. Even one move would lead them to kissing.
"is... is this okay?" Yushi asked suddenly unsure about his decisions, now it was his turn to hold his breath. He swallowed hard nervously waiting for an answer. Any answer . A simple no or-
"yes"
That was all he needed to hear.Yushis lips met those of Rikus. Their kiss was slightly awkward at first but it gradually became something more tender- more real. Riku tasted like the vanilla chapstick he always used. Yushi gently cupped Rikus face deepening the kiss, Rikus hands trailed up wrapping around Yushis neck, his hand tangled in Yushis blonde locks. The kiss became deeper, hungrier yet still affectionate. Yushi bit Rikus bottom lip grabbing a gasp out of the elder, without wasting much time Yushi pushed his tongue in and Riku whimpered trying to keep up with Yushis pace. Unexpectedly the lights came back on. But Riku had only kept his desk side lamp on as if it were all planned. Yushi pulled away from Riku to get a glimpse of his work , and wow.. Riku already looked wrecked. Lips swollen, eyes glistening, hair slightly messed up.
"God- you're beautiful." Yushi choked out pulling Riku in again. His lips travelled down Rikus neck and down to his collarbones. Yushi nipped the sensitive smooth skin, wrapping his arms around Rikus waist pulling him closer."Wait!- not the neck yu-chan.." Riku whined though his head tilted towards the side giving Yushi more access. Yushi let out a breathless laugh, and continued peppering kisses on rikus neck, shoulders and face.
Eventually the tension eases. After all they both were tired from practice and needed rest. Riku laid his back against Yushis chest, Yushis arms wrapped around Rikus waist, Fitted together like a puzzle piece.
"You- you make me look stupid." Riku sputtered out. Yushi a bit shocked let's out a huff of laughter.
"What? What do you mean-" "you took the lead while I'm the elder! I looked like a total idiot." Riku sulked. Yushi giggled " it's not like anyone else was watching hm?.." gently nuzzling his face into Rikus shoulder. "You looked beautiful." Riku felt the flush creep up his neck again.
"Maybe we should let more candles burn out.."