Bubble Gum

Crush?

Intak wasn't one to talk about his feelings. He usually handles it on his own.

But this time. He needed help. Advice. These feelings he was having was something he didn't know how to handle.

He pulled out his phone and clicked on the message app. Searching for a specific person to chat about this with.

He clicks on the chat and starts to type his message. Hitting the send button and waiting for a response.

He felt anxious after sending the message. He hoped this person will help.

His phone dinged and he opens it.

Theo had responded and they chatted. Intak looking for advice and help.

Intak shuts his phone off and sighs. Falling back onto his bed.

The talk with Theo did help. It helped him understand his true feelings.

But a part of him knew that he was crushing on the other. He just really was in denial.

Too blind to see it. Convincing himself with lies.

But now he sees it clearly. He liked Jiung.

And he wasn't going to do anything about it. Just keep it to himself. Bury it deep into his heart.

Intak exhales and rubs his face harshly.

A nap was what he needed. To forget this for a few hours.

He closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep.

Nothing but darkness and lost thoughts.

It was better then thinking about Jiung.

Jiung,,,

"I like you too Intak!"

Jiungs sweet voice echoing in his head.

Intak shoots straight up from his bed. Damn it. Even Jiung was taking over his dreams.

"Stupid dream. Stupid feelings. Stupid everything!" Intak shouts to himself.

The sound of his phone dinging.

He looks over and sees a notification.

He sighs. Should he go? He'll be with Jiung again. But not alone. Their friends were there.

He sends a quick okay to Jiung. Getting a jacket and making his way to Jiungs place.

Intak can see a car parked in the driveway. Recognizing it was Jiungs parents car.

He reaches the front door and knocks on it. Footsteps being heard and the door clicking open.

Jiungs mom standing there. She looked tired for long hours at work. But she still had the sweetest and prettiest smile on her face.

"Intak! How good to see you." She says as she hugs the boy. Hospital smell sticking into Intaks nose.

"Same here." Intak says with a smile as they pull away. The lady letting him in.

"The boys are up in Jiungs room." She informs Intak.

The boy nods and was about to make his way up when he felt a hand on his wrist.

He turns around and sees Jiungs mother stopping him.

"I just want to say thank you. To you and your parents. For taking care of Jiung." She spoke softly.

"Oh, it's no problem at all. We love having him around." Intak says.

She nods and lets the boy go off to his friends.

He walks up the stairs and down the hall.

He can hear shouts and chatter coming from his friends room.

He enters, not bothering to knock on the closed door.

There Theo, Jongseob and Jiung were on his bed, facing the tv. Shouting out different things as they point at the tv and groan in frustration.

Keeho and Soul on the floor and playing a fighting video game. Keeho yelling at everyone to shut up and let them focus.

Soul suddenly cheering softly as he wins the round. Jongseob hugging the boy from behind and cheering with him.

"If you listened to me then you would've won." Theo scolds Keeho as the boy sits behind his lover.

"Hey Intak." Keeho greets, not listening to a word Theo was saying to him.

"Intak!" Jiung shouts as he gets up and hugs the boy. Dragging him to the overcrowded bed.

The others greeting Intak as he sits.

"Who's next?" Jongseob asks.

"You and Intak." Soul answers, handing his controller to the boy.

"Easy win." Jongseob laughs out.

Intaks competitive side coming out.

"We'll see about that."