Student Fumbles (Book of Sapphires)

TWINS - 4 - Keep In Touch

4 - Keep In Touch

Weeks became months, Kibum remained in the home he established with his new friends. As he was remained laid on his bed after an uneventful Saturday morning, looking up to the ceiling. Thank goodness Hankyung-hyung still hasn't said anything to anyone else... but--the guys are strange too. He thought as he slightly frowned.

"Kibum-ah? KIBUM-AH!" A loud deep voice called as Kibum snapped out of his daze.

He rushed out of his room to see Kangin and Heechul present, both with unreadable expressions. "What's up, hyung?" Kibum asked as he walked over to them, a bit anxious as the two most scary people in the house were calling him over, and he doesn't have a clue why. "I--no--we need to ask you something! Something really important!" Kangin said as Kibum looked at them with an alarmed expression.

"Lets say, I like this really adorable moody fluffball--" "--And I like this almost Guardian-like idiot." "Is it weird for you... to see men dating each other?" The two asked in sync, looking at Kibum with curious stares. Wait... are they implying... Kibum thought as his eyes went wide. "W-Wait, you guys are gay too?!" He asked, making the two nod. "Now answer the damn question!" Kangin said as he rolled his eyes.

"No, I'm fine with it." Kibum stated. "It must be Yesung-ie hyung and Teukkie-hyung? Right?" He added as the two were shocked.

As Kibum chuckled, the two started to get slightly flustered which showed from how they stuttered. The door soon opened to reveal Hankyung and Siwon coming inside. "Hi, Kyung-ah." Heechul said as the latter nodded with a smile. "You guys have a strange aura around here, something wrong?" Siwon asked as the two flushed males quickly shook their heads before bolting off.

Kibum froze upon Hankyung's eyes laying down on him, making his heart flutter for no reason. Bad! This hyung is really getting me good! He thought as he was about to rush to his room. "Kibum-ah, can we talk later after dinner?" Hankyung asked as the younger looked at him, a bit alerted by the request, but nodded before leaving the room. Siwon couldn't notice what was happening between the two as he saw Hankyung walk off upstairs.

You are such an idiot Kim Kibum. It was bad enough to fall head-over heels for someone you've known for 3 months--it's more awful to know he's also a man who knows all of your secrets!? He thought with frustrations.

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As dinner was nearing its end, Kibum had went back to his room, seemingly forgetting about what Hankyung had said before. The older male turned to his seatmate, which happens to be Sungmin. "Sungmin-ah, you wanna change roommates for a bit?" Hankyung asked as the younger looked shocked as his face turned slightly red. "Eh--wae--oh?" "He says yes." Siwon said as Sungmin whipped his head to his boyfriend, seeing a smile.

"Why? Did Mr. God Siwon annoy you Mr. Angel Hankyung?" Kangin asked with suspicion.

"Hyung wanted to speak with Kibum-ah." Siwon said as some of the group nodded. "Make sure to be nice. Bum is easily scared after the whole water bucket pranks you've done." Leeteuk stated as he glared at a certain maknae who turned away. Before things excalated, Hankyung went off to see Kibum, fearing that the younger may have fallen asleep. Entering the slightly lit room, Hankyung spotted the younger's figure laid face first on the bed.

As Kibum saw a pair of feet in front of him, he looked up to see Hankyung. Oh shoot. Hyung had asked to talk. I forgot completely. Kibum thought as he hurriedly sat up. "I'll let you off, but we really need to have a little chat." He said as the younger nodded, gesturing for the older to sit beside him, making them sit beside one another.

"What's up, hyung?" Kibum asked as Hankyun heaved a breath. "Do you know, that this lodging, is actually filled with gays?" He asked, making the younger stiff.

Kibum looked towards the older's face, making Hankyung give a small smile. "Did you not notice Sungmin and Siwon dating? Or Kyuhyun acting possessive over Ryeowook?" He asked as Kibum was barely recovering. Wha... wait... not it

makes more sense. That was why Kyuhyun and Ryeowook often acted more than bestfriends!? But that means... Hankyung-hyung... Kibum thought as he started to realize all the pining done by the lodging's tenants.

He returned his focus onto Hankyung's face. "Yeah. Me too." Hankyung stated with a free tone. "Why didn't you guys tell sooner?! My secret's a flipping open book for you all." Kibum said as Hankyung chuckled, crossing arms over his shoulder before leaning close to Kibum's face. "If I told you, would you suddenly act differently and more adorable towards me?" "W-Wha--not the point! Then, if the other guys are gay, why are they tryna act like they aren't?!" Kibum stated as Hankyung had to answer dozens of questions from his current roommie.

"They are all dense, especially someone else I know." Hankyung said as he looked at Kibum's annoyed glare towards him. "Head to bed, hyung. I'm washing up." Kibum said as he stormed off.

Hankyung couldn't help but chuckle at the younger's actions. Hankyung-hyung, I think I like Sungmin. Please help me out! He gave a small smile recalling various memories of his friends confessing to him. He turned his head to the side, looking towards the door to their bathroom. Will... I be able to do that too?