Nobody Else

3

Hyungwon was driving home, lost in his thoughts when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and put the call on speaker. 

"Hey, baby. Can I come over tonight?" a guy at the other end asked.

"It's Monday, you know." Hyungwon replied.

"I know, but I miss you. Can I come? Please?" the guy begged. Hyungwon sighed. He really wasn't in the mood right now and had to go to work tomorrow. Still he agreed.

"Nice! Is it okay if I come within an hour? I could bring some food too." 

"Yeah, that's okay. See you then." Hyungwon ended the call. He couldn't believe that he agreed again even though he really didn't want to.

*

Changkyun opened the door, took off his jacket and slumped on the couch. He loosened his tie and just sat there for a while, zoning out. He felt drained after the long day but got up after a while to change to more comfortable clothes, removed his contact lenses, put on his glasses and walked to the kitchen. When he opened the fridge, he remembered that he should have bought some food on his way home. He had completely forgot, and it was because he had only been thinking about Hyungwon who had surprised him by buying him coffee. I should really get myself together, he thought and left out again to get some food.

He didn't have the energy to cook so he decided to grab something from a street vendor as usual. He walked past a night club and turned to the street that always had a few street vendors selling food. Changkyun greeted the joyful old lady and ordered a portion of bulgogi. When he was about to pay for the food, someone already placed a few coins to the lady's palm. He turned to look at the person next to him and flinched.

"Hi! It's been a while," a tall guy greeted him with a big smile and placed his arm around his shoulders asking: "What is my Changkyun doing here?" Changkyun stiffened under his touch but soon got his confidence back and pushed the arm away, handing his own money to the lady who looked a bit confused. He tried his best to ignore the guy and just turned to walk away, even though his legs were trembling a little.

"Hey, don't be so rude! I'm just trying to chat with you!" the guy complained and followed Changkyun who still didn't answer. Changkyun started to panic a little. He couldn't go home if the guy was following him but he didn't know how to get rid of him either. Then the guy grabbed his wrist and turned him around.

"Didn't you hear me or what the fuck is wrong with you?" the guy asked gritting his teeth and tightened his grip.

"Leave me alone." Changkyun said trying his best to stay calm and ignore the pain on his wrist. 

"Hey, leave him alone!" a boyish woman shouted stepping towards them. Just then Changkyun noticed that they were standing in front of the club and a few people were watching them. The guy seemed to notice that too and loosened his grip to just hold Changkyun's hand. His expression changed completely and he kissed the back of Changkyun's hand saying: "See you soon." He winked and walked away looking so calm and confident, and Changkyun quickly wiped his hand on his pants with a disgusted look.

"Are you okay?" the woman asked coming up to Changkyun who was rubbing his sore wrist.

"I'm fine. Thanks for helping me out." Changkyun smiled gratefully.

"I think that you should stay away from that guy," she said looking after him, "Not that I know what's going on but he seems to be quite an asshole if I may say."

"I know. And I'm trying my best to avoid him." Changkyun sighed.

"I'm Amber," the woman introduced herself, holding her hand out.

"Changkyun," he said shaking her hand.

"You should come and have a drink here at Club X someday," Amber suggested and continued with a smile, "I work here so the first one will be my treat."

"Really? I'd be happy to come." Changkyun replied smiling back at her.

*

Hyungwon's doorbell rang. He placed his phone on the table and when he opened the door, he saw a smiling guy holding a box of food and a bunch of flowers. Hyungwon was confused but took the flowers and the food that the other handed him. They walked to the kitchen and when Hyungwon opened the food box, his face brightened.

"Pork barbecue!" he exclaimed and turned to the guy who was still smiling brightly.

"Yes, one of your favorites." he said with a smirk.

"Is this day special in some way or why did you bring all these?" Hyungwon asked pointing at the food and the flowers.

"I just wanted to pamper you a little today." 

They ate the pork barbecue and talked about their work days. Over an hour passed unnoticed when they just continued to chat about some random things. Then Hyungwon finally got up to clean the table. He was washing his hands when the guy hugged him from behind and pressed a kiss on his neck. Hyungwon glanced at the guy and dried his hands turning around. 

"I think that I know what you are pursuing." Hyungwon teased and leaned against the counter.

"Really?" the guy smirked stepping closer and placed his hands on Hyungwon's waist, "Is it okay then if I take what I want?" He didn't let Hyungwon answer before he already kissed him. Hyungwon kissed him back without hesitation and the other slid his hands under his shirt. They parted to take a breath and the guy scanned Hyungwon's face for a while.

"Why are you so damn sexy?" he asked, picked him up and carried him to the bedroom.

*

Afterwards they had fallen asleep on Hyungwon's bed, cuddling each other. But when Hyungwon suddenly awoke later that night, he was alone. Once again. He took the pillow next to him and hugged it tightly as a tear rolled down his cheek.