It's true. His gestures, his speech, his personality. Joshua reminds me of Dr. Lee. The greatest doctor I've ever met.
"Of your dad? You have.. a daddy complex?" Jeonghan asked.
"Ha?? No! Wait, you guys thought I like Joshua like romantic love? Well, he's likeable, but no. I just admire him because I remember my late dad from him."
"So.. you don't like to kiss Joshua?" Jeonghan followed up.
"What?? No! Please guys."
"Oh.. I've been jealous for nothing all this time." Hoshi smiled widely with those swollen eyes.
"Yeah. I'm not raising a snake in my yard." Jeonghan second.
"I am soooo confused!" Chan stomped his feet.
"Mr. Chan, do you want to accompany me outside to buy food? Let's leave this to your hyungs." Taehyung offered.
"I'm not a kid anymore. Plus, convenience store is right around the block."
"Is that so. I was thinking of driving to the McDonald's."
"Drive.. with that limou?"
"With the limou."
"Can I, ride the limou?" Chan looked at Joshua.
"Why not?" He replied. See, that gentleness, it's very similar to my dad.
"Okay! I'll guide you, Mr. Taehyung."
Chan dashed outside. Taehyung bowed at us then followed the little kid.
"So.." I looked at the three of them.
Hoshi went down his bed and walked towards me.
"You shouldn't walk yet." I said.
"But I need go let it out already. This feeling, it's been piling up inside me."
"Soonyoung.."
"It was.. it was love at first sight! I.. always liked to be a police. When I met you in Daegu, you're the perfect image of my dreams. You're very honest, you're kind, and very cool.
When we went to little adventures together, you tolerated me very well. I never expected you to ride with my hyper times. But you did, and you're very fun to be with.
I like you a lot, Lee Seokmin!"
He paused, then I watched his face slowly turn to bright red. Then he covered his face but I can still see his ears blush.
"AHHHH I SAID IT. I SAID IT LOUDLY AAAAH." He jumped in his seat and shook his head so fast it's like a cat drying himself.
"You're so cute." I patted his head, feels like petting a cat.
"Ehhh I want to be cool. I want to be someone you'll like, someone that you deserve, y'know?"
"I don't know who I deserve, but I know who I want to be."
"WAIT!" He raised both his hands in front of my face.
"What now?"
"You don't have to give me an answer yet. You can think about it first."
"But-"
"AHHHHH DON'T SPEAK. YOUR VOICE, I LIKE IT SO MUCH TOO AHHH."
"Really.. You're making me happy."
"Do I?"
"Yes, so much. Ever since my dad left us, I never got to be myself again, until I met you. Mom thinks there's nothing in this world to celebrate anymore. I was forced to be a perfect son. I need to be serious. I need to be always on top."
"You.. on top.. AHHHH." Hoshi covered his face again.
"What? But yeah, I need to be a model student, model citizen, model police, and most importantly, a model son.
Every time I'm with you, I remember how fun the world is. It's been so long since I laugh this much. I forgot I can chill and let loose sometimes.
