Stay With Me

Chapter Three

"Yeosang, don't you dare do that!" Taemin threatened again, his voice laced with urgency.

"What's the problem?" Yeosang pouted, glancing at the figure ahead. "Look at him! He seems harmless and so sad."

"I don't care! Hyung always says strangers bring trouble," Taemin replied, his tone firm.

As they approached, the boy on the street noticed their car and began to step forward, lifting his right hand to signal for a lift. Meanwhile, Taemin continued to voice his concerns.

"Look at him, Taemin! He needs help. We can't just ignore him," Yeosang pleaded.

"Drive straight and don't look at him," Taemin instructed, his eyes fixed ahead.

"Please, let me help him!" Yeosang almost whined, desperation creeping into his voice.

Taemin pulled out his phone. "You either keep driving, or I'll call Jeongguk hyung."

"Why are you dragging hyung into this?" Yeosang complained.

"Do it, or I swear I'll call him," Taemin threatened.

Yeosang felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of Jeongguk's reaction. He knew he had no chance against Taemin's resolve. Reluctantly, he ignored the boy on the street and drove past him.

"So much for my cute angel," Yeosang mumbled under his breath.

"Stop mumbling and just drive home," Taemin demanded.

"You're such a snitch," Yeosang shot back.

As they passed, the boy stomped his foot in frustration, clearly upset by their dismissal. Yeosang felt a wave of guilt wash over him; he couldn't shake the image of that beautiful face from his mind. What if someone took advantage of him? He looked so innocent and vulnerable—he could easily attract trouble. The thought gnawed at Yeosang; he couldn't ignore it any longer.

Determined to help, he suddenly slammed on the brakes.

"What now?" Taemin asked, bewildered.

"I need to pee," Yeosang replied innocently.

"Then go!" Taemin said dismissively.

"Come with me for company!" Yeosang urged.

"Oh please! This isn't a couple dance! I don't want to go!" Taemin scoffed.

"Just come with me! You'll feel it too!" Yeosang insisted.

"No way!"

"Please, Taemin-ah," Yeosang pleaded, putting on his best innocent face.

"Fine! Let's go," Taemin finally relented.

They both hopped out of the car and ducked behind some trees along the roadside. They unzipped their pants and stood there awkwardly.

"Is it coming?" Yeosang asked playfully.

"No," Taemin replied flatly.

"Now it's coming!" Yeosang teased again.

"Nope."

"It's definitely coming now!" Yeosang sang out cheerfully.

"Oh, it's coming now!" Taemin said triumphantly—only to realize it wasn't for him.