ARRANGED DEAL ; [윤정한 x 최승철]

Chapter 4

Classes are done, so Seungcheol and Jeonghan started cleaning at the first floor's restroom. Mr Choi said to only clean the Men's Restroom, it would be too risky if they include the Ladies' Restroom too. There are only two restrooms here on the first floor so it won't be that hard.

"It's all your fault! I don't even know why I should be cleaning this!" Seungcheol complained, as he walked near the restroom with a mop on his right hand and a bucket of water on his left hand.

"Stop complaining. We're both at fault here no matter what explanation we do. If I didn't confess, there could've been a bigger trouble for both of us if we both stood on our grounds." Jeonghan stated his point and he turned his head on Seungcheol.

Jeonghan is right. He's smart enough to thought about it. If they continued to bicker infront of Mr Choi, there could've been a bigger punishment that awaits for the both of them, not only on the one who's at fault. Jeonghan confessed that they're both wrong, so there will be lesser punishment, and here it is. Cleaning all men's restrooms and men's cubicles.

"I'll clean the cubicles and toilets, you clean the outside of the cubicles, the mirrors and the faucets." Jeonghan said knowing how Seungcheol can be much of a princess so Jeonghan himself already took the toilets and cubicles cleaning job. Seungcheol immediately followed from behind, whining inside.

"Oh just please, don't forget to mop the floor thoroughly." Jeonghan said, before entering the first cubicle.

Seungcheol, who's been whining up until now, just followed Jeonghan's instructions. He doesn't even know how to clean his own bathroom in their mansion, but now, he's cleaning the school's restroom.

This is unbelievably unexpected for Seungcheol. Seungcheol was mopping the floor, but Jeonghan immediately sensed that whatever Seungcheol was doing, it's not right.

"My gosh, Seungcheol! You should start cleaning the faucets and mirrors first, so it will be a one-time cleaning when it's the floor's turn to get cleaned. The dirt from the faucets and mirrors will surely fall down the floor, so clean them first before mopping the floor." Jeonghan instructed, and Seungcheol, being clueless as he is just scratched the back of his neck.

"Argh! I hate this," Seungcheol whined, but he just followed so he can go home fast.

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Their routine went like that, up until the very last floor. There's no minute that they won't fight and bicker. Jeonghan, the one who'll instruct Seungcheol everything, and Seungcheol the clueless princess.

"Let me help you," Jeonghan said as he put down the equipment he's using and went straight up to Seungcheol.

"Mop it like this..." Jeonghan said, as he demonstrated it to Seungcheol, but Seungcheol couldn't get it right. Jeonghan sighs. Seungcheol has a well built body, but couldn't mop the floor right with strength.

"Here, hold it," Jeonghan said and handed Seungcheol the mop. Seungcheol took it and Jeonghan went to his back, and placed his hands over Seungcheol's hands to demonstrate it to him physically. "Hold it tight here, since it will be heavy once there are plenty of water that can be absorbed by it," Jeonghan said, not minding their position.

Seungcheol could feel the sudden heat on his cheeks, as Jeonghan slowly demonstrates how mopping the floor should be. He felt some sweats rushing down to his face. He quickly pushed Jeonghan from the back, but Jeonghan lost his balance as the floor was slippery. Seungcheol sensed it, so he immediately held Jeonghan's hands and pulled him up so he wouldn't fall.

But Jeonghan fell on Seungcheol's arms, and Jeonghan's lips once again fell on Seungcheol's lips. Both of their heartbeats could be heard. In just a snap, everything went silent, and their heartbeats are the only sound they can hear.

*Play "247" by SEVENTEEN's Performance Unit*

They stared at each other's eyes. Still not letting go of each other. "Are you guys done? I still have a lot of school work to do, the school will close one hour from now," Seungkwan's voice could be heard from the outside, making Jeonghan and Seungcheol come back to their senses. Jeonghan and Seungcheol let go.

"W-We're almost done," Jeonghan shouted, stuttering. "C-Clean the f-floor thoroughly, o-okay?" Jeonghan said, and turned his head immediately not waiting for Seungcheol's reply and immediately went inside the last cubicle.

What just happened? They both thought. Jeonghan touched his lips. "It's the second time." He facepalmed.

Seungcheol faced the mirror, "It's the second time damn it!" He whispered. He touched his lips.

Jeonghan's lips felt so soft as per Seungcheol thought. He then let out a silly smirk.

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"Finally! You're done!" Seungkwan said as Jeonghan opened the door of the restroom, with an awkward atmosphere between him and Seungcheol. Gladly, Seungkwan didn't notice.

"Let's go now," Jeonghan said, and got his bag from Seungkwan. Seungcheol did the same. Seungkwan wrapped his arms around Jeonghan. Seungcheol is walking behind them coolly as if nothing happened, when in fact, there is.

They walked until they reached the gate. "Hey, your chauffeur called. He won't be able to pick you up." Seungkwan said, making Seungcheol's forehead creased in confusion. "Oh sorry for invading your privacy, but I got annoyed as your ottoke ringtone keeps on playing," Seungkwan said, trying to keep his laugh inside.

But Jeonghan couldn't contain his laughter, so he burst out. Seungcheol glared at him, and Jeonghan didn't even get scared with his glares, instead he tried to suppress his laugh but couldn't.

Just imagine that, a famous guy who looks so firm and can't be beaten has ottoke song as his ringtone? No one will believe Jeonghan if he tells everyone about it.

"Seriously, ottoke?" Jeonghan asked, still suppressing his laugh. "Why? Can't I use that ringtone?! Besides, it's... Aish! Why am I even explaining myself! I have the right to use any ringtone I want!" Seungcheol said and walked out.

Jeonghan and Seungkwan part their ways, as Seungkwan was picked up by his driver, and Jeonghan will take the bus on his way to his apartment.

Seungcheol was almost half a kilometer away from the school when he realized he didn't even know how to get into their subdivision when his driver wouldn't pick him up today.

Seungcheol immediately ran to catch Jeonghan up. As the athlete and an amazing runner he is, he managed to catch Jeonghan up.

"Hey," Seungcheol said, as he pants and stopped Jeonghan by holding his shoulder, "What?" Jeonghan asked, as he looked at his watch. Ten minutes left before the bus comes.

"Can you take me home?"

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