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The group outside of Seungmin and Minho thought that it would take at least a couple more months of Jeongin joining the group for those two to settle into their feelings for him. Hell even Jeongin knew, and to be fair the group believed he was egging those two on. And you know what was worse? Those two could not stand each other. Always at each other's throats one way or another. So imagine what it was like for the group watching those two compete for one boy's heart.
Between the two however, Seungmin seemed to be falling behind. From an outside perspective―and Seungmin’s if he was being honest―he wasn’t going a great job at winning the boy over. He kept seeming to be agitated, hell even annoyed. However Seungmin was not a quitter. Not by any means really.
Coffee. Minho didn’t know why Seungmin arranged this. Yes he knew about the younger crush on Jeongin. Yes he knew Seungmin knew of his own crush on Jeongin. Yet this setup made no sense to him. That was until Seungmin spoke.
“I won’t give up you know?” he never looked over at Minho, whose legs were crossed and his own hands lightly crossed over those as he observed the younger. The dots connected.
Minho simply raised a brow. “Oh I see.” he didn’t react further but kept talking just as Seungmin set his cup down, finally looking at the older man. “Is this your way of trying to strike up a deal, Seungmin?” His tone was condescending, mocking even, but Seungmin was tougher than he looked. “No Minho-hyung. This is me letting you know I won't give up.” Seungmin’s look softened. “Not him. Not now…” It was heartbreaking to hear someone talk about someone they loved so…
It almost got to him, the way Seungmin spoke of Jeongin like they were already dating and Seungmin had no other choice but to fight for a love he knew was fleeting now. But who knows? Maybe Seungmin knew he didn’t stand a chance. Minho nodded, not saying anything though as they enjoyed the rest of.. Whatever this was.
How the hell did they end up in this situation??? Right. Right. They were separated into dorms. Felix with Jisung, Changbin with Hyujin, Chan with Seungmin and of course the blasted Minho with Jeongin. Now, like stated before,―or was it stated? It was not lol―Seungmin was a mature guy, he knew when to back off and when to keep going. When things were pushing too far he’d stop. He knows that. So that means, as he wasn’t rooming with who he wanted. It was time to give up, and that he did.
Until now. The dorm was quiet―for once―and Seungmin was thirsty. He tried not to disturb the peace, walking lightly to head to the kitchen, he was stopped when Jeongin opened his door, that Seungmin had to pass to get to the kitchen. Seungmin froze. Expecting to see something scandalous right then and there but eased when he saw that the younger was fully dressed.
“Hyung! I thought I heard you!” Seungmin for sure knew he wasn’t heard. Was this guy pressed to his door or something??? “Uh.. yeah..” He felt embarrassed. “What are you doing anyway hyung?”
“Water. I was about to get water. Why?”
Seungmin watched as the younger basically scoped the area, looking left and right before yanking onto the older’s arm and into his room. Surprised and quick to work, Seungmin covered his eyes knowing what could potentially be in this room with Lee Minho of all people. He doesn’t want to risk it. He knows Jeongin was fully covered but the nudist that was Lee Minho could well just like to marinate in the after glow.
“Hyung please. What are you doing??” the question was asked with a soft laugh, making Seungmin’s heart feel like it could beat out of his chest. Then it hit him. The room was quiet. Too quiet. Slowly Seungmin removed his hands over his eyes. Looking the room over. It didn’t smell of love making. It smelled fine, good even. It didn’t look like love was made in it. But Seungmin knew that the room could be cleaned right, and right away at that. It was Lee Minho he was talking about at the end of the day really. But there was no Lee Minho in the room right now. Seungmin gave the room a once over again.
“Where.. Where’s Minho-hyung?” he watched as Jeongin raised a brow. “He went to the shops. Won’t be back for a little.” That smile. That smile always had Seungmin’s heart doing nastiness. “Why did you want to know?” Seungmin would have flushed if he were to be someone else. But he kept calm. “I just thought a few things is all.” He paused. “No, I will not be elaborating on that.”
Jeongin shrugged. Shaking his head to get back on track, he slowly brought one of his hands to the back of Seungmin’s neck, trailing it up to his head. His other hand made its way home onto the boy’s waist. Guiding Seungmin with a greedy kiss while Seungmin tried keeping up but much softer. His hands now resting onto Jeongin chest to stabilize himself, whimpers leaving his lips.
Jeongin broke the kiss, slowly letting his lips linger onto Seungmin's lips as he pulled the now dazed Seungmin further into the room. Seungmin's heart rate was increasing and his face was turning a pretty shade of pink and he knew that his feelings were being reciprocated at this moment. Jeongin pushes him onto his bed, crawling slowly towards Seungmin knowing this scene alone of Jeongin wanting Seungmin was all he ever wanted. Jeongin straddled Seungmin, leaning closer and pulling him into another heated kiss.
And that is how Minho found them. “Baby i got your favourite- oh.” Glass shattering was all Seungmin could hear. Jeongin broke the kiss to face Minho. “Oh baby you’re so kind.” Frantically looking between the two. Seungmin’s heart broke further. He wasn’t paying attention to the knowing and smug looks both Minho and Jeongin were throwing at each other. He could even hear himself think as he pushed Jeongin off of him.
“You’re both dating each other..?” The question was said softly as he made his way to the middle of the room. The two boys now turned to look over at Seungmin who was basically figuring things out on his own and the hard way. “How- how long.” Jeongin looked on confused but Minho answered. “We’ve been dating for up to..” he paused. Seungmin’s heartbreak faded to frustration quickly. “HOW LONG!?” Both boys flinched but Minho answered quickly. “8 months! We’ve been together for 8 months…”
“8 months…” His voice soft as he pieced together the timeline. It’s going to be 2 years since Jeongin joined them… 1 year and 3 months since Seungmins had this devastating crush on Jeongin and for 8 of those his rival had already gotten to him. And today he was just kissed with his boyfriend walking in on them. Seungmin was an idiot.
“I’m an idiot.” He scoffed and steadied himself. “I am… a fucking idiot.” it came out angered. Cause of course. Two months ago he just declared he would steal another man’s boyfriend. He started to leave, not looking back at the two. Then Minho grabbed his wrist. “Let me go.” Minho looked like he was comparing what to do. “No. You’re not an idiot. You’re just, in love.” Seungmin scoffed “Yeah well look how that turned out. Let. me. Go.” He pulled his hand out of Minho and walked out, letting the door go causing the noise to ring out throughout the dorm.
All Minho and Jeongin could do was send this look of guilt to each other. They had let this happen. They didn’t plan this through. They thought it would work out. They thought… Minho sighed as he crossed the room fully, sitting himself on the bed to comfort his now sullen boyfriend whose gaze never left the door Seungmin just left out of.
Seungmin could not believe it. He couldn’t. He's been pinning after this man for 1 year and 3 months. He.. he groaned frustrated. He felt so.. Sick. So heartbroken.. He sighed and reached his door, glad Chan had been staying later―and sleeping―at the studio with both Jisung and Changbin so he could wallow in his heartbreak in semi peace. He hated this feeling. This feeling made him feel sick. Sicker than normal.
From then on things had been different. The group doesn’t know what happened. Minho and Jeongin announced their relationship. Everyone was supportive and some even made bets for the three more than Han, Hyunjin and Changbin all voting for Minho while Felix voted Seungmin and Chan simply did not want to partake in such an act of gambling at the expense of his friends love life.
Things went about perfectly fine. Seungmin played the part but decided to take a month away from school for a little, asking all of his class teachers to email all his work for when he was ready again. Chan started to stay home more, comforting Seungmin the best he could―which was the best Seungmin had ever been taken care of―as the only person who knows the full story. Felix tagged along cause his heart was so big and he felt for his namja. He couldn’t bear to see his friend this hurt even without the context Chan has.
Seungmin had it in his best interest to not indulge in either Minho or Jeongin. Until now. He knew he was wasted. Not wasted enough for this though. In front of him, stood the love of his life and his boyfriend making out. And that hurt. Clearly. He was about to find another room before he was pulled into the room by the two. Confused and intoxicated he let it happen. Breath hitching as he was pressed between the two. Their breaths threaded heavily with alcohol as they kept touching him.
Then Jeongin's lips were on his again. Just like last time. This time though, he was very aware of the second body pressed to his and his lips pressed to Seungmin’s neck. Sobering Seungmin quickly, but even quicker when the two began kissing over him. He sucked his teeth and removed himself from the two. They were so caught up with each other they didn’t notice he slipped away. Walking over and to the group again Seungmin attached himself to Chan whispering what happened into his ear relaxing when Chan’s arm wrapped around his waist. Comforting. Seungmin doesn’t know what happened after that. He fell asleep in the warmth of Chan’s embrace.
Waking up he knew whose bed he was in and simply dropped back exhausted, physically, mentally and emotionally not wanting to get up again for the rest of the week.