Drunk Games

Chapter 31: Night before the fest.

The last day for the preparation of the festival was extremely hectic and catching a break was almost impossible. Props had to be finished, sets had to be made. The whole campus and specially the auditorium was under a constant hustle. While everyone was busy the stage was being used for light and sound checks with the different teams. Re runs were being held once after the other and changes were being made.
No one had time to talk. Soonyoung briefly met eyes with Mingyu and smiled before Joshua called Mingyu away. He found a strawberry milk near his backpack with a chit that said good luck. He smiled as he sipped the milk wondering how Mingyu managed to get it for him.
After the rehearsals finally ended everyone was exhausted and went home. Finally Mingyu and Hoshi got some time alone. They headed for Gyu's car after travelling two bus stops like usual and Soonyoung finally sighed a breath of relief.

S: When did you get time to buy me strawberry milk?

M: (confused)  What are you talking about?

S: The strawberry milk you left near my bag today?

M: I didn't get you any milk today though. I wanted to treat you to something delicious after college but I barely had any time during the preparations. I'm sorry.

Soonyoung was a little speechless. Did he drink someone else's strawberry milk?
S: Noo! Why are you sorry!! I think I accidentally drank someone's milk !! How stupid of me!! Let's go eat something delicious.
He smiled and reassured Mingyu as they sped in his sports car. Soonyoung was sure that the milk was for him but if it wasn't Mingyu, then who bought it?

Mingyu dropped Soonyoung at his apartment and stood waiting for him to reach his flat and turn the lights on. It was what he casually did. He thought he'd get to see him a little longer this way.

Soonyoung reached his door skipping and went in. Just as he removed his jacket and threw his bag on his bed the doorbell rang. He got a little nervous thinking why Mingyu came up. His mind was dirty he wasn't. He shyly opened the door to find someone unexpected at his door.

Wearing black from top to bottom Wonwoo stood there holding a polybag in one hand and a slip of paper on the other.
Soonyoung was taken aback! How did he find out where I lived he thought.
It's okay. It's okay, he repeated in his mind.

WW: I just came to wish you luck for tomorrow youngiee! You said we could be friends again right ? ( he smiled while staring at soonyoung intently)
He showed Hoshi the slip of paper he kept from that day when Hoshi gave it to him. It was a small slip that read,
If you want to be friends again you can contact me and we can start again.

WW: (placing a tight grip on Soonyoung's shoulder) You said I could contact you but you never gave me your number or id? Let's start over Youngiee ! I've missed you a lot.

S: (removing Wonwoo's hand) Ooh so that's why you came here today ? How'd you know where I lived though?

WW: Aahh ! Invite me in atleast before asking me any more questions.

As he said that he walked past Hoshi into the living room and took a seat on the sofa where he sat tapping his foot anxiously on the ground.
Soonyoung had experienced this too. He didn't want to put it in words because he didn't want to ruin the image of his bestie in his mind but looking at Wonwoo right now made him feel intimidated by the other. Something about him had changed.

WW: You enjoyed the strawberry milk today didn't you? I knew you'd love it.