Safe place (Markhyuck)

12

"Hey, where are you going all dressed up tonight?" Jeno asks Mark as he walks out of his room in a nice black button up and faded ripped jeans.
"I'm going out with some coworkers to this club, it's like a Jazz club I guess? It's called The red room." He shrugs and puts on his shoes.
"Have a good time then." Jeno says plopping on the couch to wait for his lover to come home so they can have a nice night in just the two of them.

When Mark gets to the club he walks in and quietly sits at a table in the front.

Mark: so did you dress appropriately?

Haechan: I guess but what is this about?

Mark chuckles before FaceTiming him.
"So what is going on?" He asks trying to figure out Mark's surroundings.
"We are at the Red room jazz club." Mark shows him around then puts the camera back on him.
"You look really nice tonight." Mark says softly making Haechan blush.
"You too." He hears the band start to tune their instruments and Mark then puts a head phone in so he can still talk to him.
"So is this where you take all your dates?" Haechan asks jokingly.
"No. This my friend is a purely platonic outing, besides when we go on a date it has to be in person." Haechan gulps as Mark smirks. It has to be a joke, surely Mark wouldn't even dream of taking him on a date. He tries to put the confusing words out of his mind to focus on the show that's starting. Mark orders a beer and Haechan opens one at home.

The night goes by smoothly, Haechan is enjoying himself more than he thought possible and again Mark's thoughtfulness never ceases to amaze him. Haechan doesn't know that for most of the show Mark couldn't take his eyes off of his face. The look of sheer joy Haechan had plastered on made Mark's night. He had heard about this place through his coworkers and maybe someday would actually come here with them but he really wanted to share this with Haechan.

"Have you always liked this kind of music?" Mark asks, bringing Haechan out of his daze.
"What makes you think I like this kind of music?" Making him glance at his smiling face since he has turned the camera around.
"It shows." He says simply making Haechan really stop to hear what he's saying, he figured out of course that Mark had probably been watching him but for how long he doesn't know.
"I like music in general, I like to sing and dance. What about you?" Haechan asks back.
"I like all kinds of music really, I used to think I was going to be a professional rapper." He chuckles as Haechan beams at him.
"That is so cute, you should rap for me some time."'Mark laughs, not caring that he's sitting alone in a club.
"Deal as long as you sing and dance for me." Haechan laughs and nods.
"Ok sure." He is smiling ear to ear, having a great time and Mark can tell. He's so happy to have brought something new into his life and he hopes that just for a few hours he has made a difference for him.

When it's time to leave Mark is tired but he's still going to see Haechan after because, he just wants to.
They talk on face time the whole way.
Haechan bravely stands on his deck and watches him walk up before hanging up. When Mark reaches the bottom step Haechan quickly runs down and wraps his arms around his neck.
"Mark that was so much fun thank you." Mark reciprocates the hug and holds his waist tightly.
"You're welcome, I had a great time with you." He says softly. Haechan pulls away and shyly kisses his cheek before hugging him again so he can hide his pink cheeks in his neck. Mark blushes as well so he doesn't mind a bit.
"Do you want to come in? If you're tired I understand."
Mark smiles softly.
"I was hoping you would ask." Haechan grabs his hand and pulls him in. He drags Mark to the couch then he goes and makes them some tea.

"What should we do next?" Mark asks accepting the cup from Haechan.
"Hmm, I don't know, anything will be fun I'm sure." Mark smiles softly, knowing he brought this childlike excitement to the other is humbling.
"Are you still coming this weekend for the movie marathon?" Mark's face lights up.
"Yes, I will make you into a Marvel nerd once and for all." Now Haechan has a turn to admire Mark's childlike smile.
"I can't wait." Haechan smiles and sips his tea. They sit and talk while finishing their tea. Mark is excitedly explaining the Marvel universe and Haechan is just enjoying the time spent with him.

When it's time to leave Mark takes his cup to the sink before heading to the door.
"I'll talk to you tomorrow." He says softly while grabbing Haechan's hand. He isn't trying to fall for him, he meant what he said about dating but every time he's with him he finds himself not wanting to leave.
"Thank you for going to the club with me." Haechan giggles until he feels Mark's soft lips touch his cheek. He closes his eyes and squeezes the others hand.
"Goodnight Mark." He whispers.
"Goodnight." Mark says backing out the door. Haechan watches him walk into the night wishing he could stay longer.
He cleans up their tea mess and crawls into bed going over the whole evening in his head and falls asleep with a smile on his face.