i know i love you | jakehoon

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chapter
— 7 —

Sunghoon looked over at his bedside table, feeling around for his phone. He could feel it, it was almost 11 pm and today he had promised Jaeyun that they would most definitely go out. It was a complete surprise and he didn't know what to expect from the older's surprise. If anything, he was excited.

"Hoon?" A knock on the window. There Jaeyun was with the biggest smile on his face, a flashlight in his right hand, and a backpack was on his back. Sunghoon jumped up from his bed with his phone in hand. He learned from the night before he should be ready and was already wearing warm clothing, it was still pretty cold outside. Though the wind wasn't as strong as the day before, the temperature dropped.

"I think we should go down the stairs, I don't want us to get hurt trying to climb down from my window" Plus it would definitely be suspicious if anybody saw two teenage males climbing out of a window on the second story of a house. He was also worried that one of them would get hurt, especially Jaeyun. "But we need to be extra quiet," He opened the window for him and grabbed onto his hand, gently pulling him along and into the hallway.

Yeji liked to stay up to later times as well but most of the time was consumed in her own things. She had definitely grown away from Sunghoon but he didn't mind too much, she was almost a teenager and had her own things to deal with. But he had to admit, he missed how close he used to be with her.

They snuck past his parent's room and began their journey down the stairs which was easier said than done. With their hands intertwined together and Jaeyun trying his best to keep up, they got a little tangled and Jaeyun almost slipped down the stairs. "Oh my gosh, are you alright?" Sunghoon whispered loudly. (Mhm whispered loudly, that makes sense :D - MINA) The older giggled and wrapped an arm around Sunghoon, huddling closer to him. "I'm alright, let's keep going"

When they finally reached the first floor, they quickly went towards the front door. Making sure to close the door quietly and that Sunghoon had the keys for the door, they finally headed out. Definitely spent a lot of time and effort to get outside but it was worth it, Jaeyun had a smile and was laughing at himself. Sunghoon let out a breath he didn't know he held onto and looked down at their arms. Not only were their arms entangled but Jaeyun wasn't giving up and held on tightly to his hand, making their bodies very close.

"Come on let's go!" This was when Jaeyun took the lead, running down the sidewalk. Sunghoon frantically ran after him, their hands still glued together which helped to make sure he stayed close enough. It was too late to be running around like this but something about the dark and toned-down environment made Sunghoon want to hang out during the night time again. "Seriously where are we going? Is it far?" Sunghoon asked while trying to speed up just a little bit more. "Haven't I told you enough? It's a surprise Hoon!"

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When they finally stopped running they arrived at the side of a river nearby to his house. It was a little dark so Sunghoon finally concluded as to why Jaeyun would bring a flashlight. The sound of crickets filled their ears as they got closer and closer to the river. The river was flowing slowly and the sound of the water being slowly pushed down the river.

"Why—" Jaeyun pulled out a blanket and laid it on the ground, sitting down immediately. "Come," He pats the space on the blanket beside him. Sunghoon couldn't lie, he didn't know what to say at this surprise. In fact, he hated to admit it but he thought of all the wrong things while looking at Jaeyun staring up at him, smiling up at him. "What is this for?" Jaeyun laughed and pulled Sunghoon to lay down beside him.

The stars were in full view for them and the moon was nothing but a little sliver of silver in the sky, providing what little light for them right now. "I found this spot and found it very relaxing to just stare up at the stars. I even almost fell asleep here," He added cheekily, raising an arm in the air. Jaeyun made little motions with his hands which Sunghoon could guess he was pretending as if he was touching the stars, adorable.

"Plus it's really nice having little moments like this with you," Sunghoon took a minute to stare straight at Jaeyun, at his features and his body language. He was such a bright person with such a great personality that he wished other people could see but he was much too shy to even be introduced to Sunghoon's friends. Plus he has the prettiest smile in Sunghoon's opinion. And the cutest laugh... definitely.

"I thought we could just enjoy and talk, just like we always do," Jaeyun lowered his arm again and went to put both of his hands behind his head, laying on them. Sunghoon smiled and went to move closer to him, tapping his arm. "Can—Can we cuddle again? Just like yesterday? I'm sorry it was just very comfortable—" Jaeyun didn't say anything and went to rest his head on Sunghoon's chest again, his head still looking up at the sky. "Of course," And they spent hours like that, talking about anything and most importantly, taking in their little moment.

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Sunghoon and Jay were sitting on the bleachers in front of the school field, waiting for the lunch bell to ring. They both had finished their lunches much earlier than they thought they would so they decided to talk and catch up. The others had promised to join them when they were finished eating or doing their assignments. "So what's up with you recently? Anything new" Jay asked as he leaned back with a water bottle in his hand, sipping at it slowly.

Sunghoon had, to be honest, was growing feelings for Jaeyun. Or possibly, he just discovered that he had such feelings for the older. He never thought he would see Jaeyun like this but after those two nights he spent with him, he could feel it as clear as day. His hands sweated a little as he looked over at the black-haired male.

"I'm falling for Jaeyun," Sunghoon said plainly, trying his best not to blush. Jay cleared his throat and put the cap on his water bottle, crossing his arms over each other when he put it down. The older was definitely concerned for Sunghoon. He always talked about this Jaeyun but he—nor did any of the other four—never saw him. Sunghoon had always told them that he tried to introduce him to them but it was beginning to get ridiculous, he was being pretentious. Maybe even delusional at this point, was what Jay thought Sunghoon was.

"Look dude, that's great and all but—" Jay let out a sigh. "I'm worried for you man. Even the others are," Sunghoon tilted his head and went to cross his legs over each other. The older didn't say anything and waited to hear his response to this, he wanted Sunghoon to realize it without saying it out loud. "What? Why are you worried for me?" Sunghoon was seriously beginning to worry himself. Was something wrong with him?

"I think we need to have a serious talk about Jaeyun..."

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{ 061121 | 08:41 }

hellooo :)
gUYS BLACK HAIRED NI-KI IS BACK AHHHHH!! man i didn't know how much i missed his black hair until today </3

- MINA -