Step by Step [TO1 ROMEYOU 1]

CHAPTER 16

      The door rang twice already as the boys overheard it in the middle of their karaoke session. Jisu opened it in expectation to see the tall blonde in front of his eyes, yet there wasn't one person. But two. Jerome showed his biggest gummy smile, while pulling Jeyou closer to the doorway by his hand.

»Oh you're here!« Jisu sounded totally gushing and excited seeing both boys. »And you brought company! Come on in!« He added loudly for the others to hear after stealing a glance at their hands.

Giving Jeyou a reassuring smile, they entered the hallway together. The other's already crowding and pushing each other into the corridor to welcome them. Convincing them to accompany their karaoke session or play something together. As Jeyou sat down on the couch, Jerome snuggled onto his shoulder. Loud music filling the room, embellished with Woonggi's glorious voice singing Rollin' by BraveGirls for the second time already. Jisu and Chihoon playing halli galli, the ring rhythmically sounding through the room, followed by a short whine. Jisu caressing his painful palm - then looking over to the couch.

»So what's this all about?« His voice louder than the music, having the effect of Woonggi turning down the volume in no second to stop him from screaming.

Jerome lowered his eyes to Jeyou's hips, investigating the pockets of his black sweatpants. Hurriedly, he rummaged through one of them, bringing the keychain to light.

»It's him!« He announced with the biggest smile anybody has ever seen. Jeyou couldn't help but giggle at the cuteness of the younger boy.

»NO WAY«

»WHAT-«

»I TOLD Y'ALL!!!«

»They found each other for the third time. Must be destiny...« Minsu said under his breath with a sincere smile, while the others started going crazy over the surprising news. Jeyou turned his head at Minsu's remark in confusion.

»WE GOT NO TIME TO WASTE!« Woonggi screamed through the room. »We have to practice our choreographies! It's a burden on my chest! I can't mess up on stage!«

»Who's the one singing the same song for half an hour?« Slowly, Woonggi's head turned around into Jaeyun's direction, showing him a demonic smile to shut him. It was surely the scariest smile he ever received, considering the way he sunk into his seat. 

»Luckily, Jisu has a lot of space for all of us to practice.« Chihoon came to Jaeyun's rescue.

»So, just do as you prefer, guys. Look for some space, so you wouldn't knock over any of my moms precious vases. In case, we can even put away the couch.« Jisu finalized.

Jeyou standing up from the couch, Jerome wanted to follow him. Yet he was pushed back. Jeyou leaned closer: »Put your hands in my sweatpants again in front of the other's, and you'll see what happens.«, he whispered into his ear. Jerome chuckled nervously, having shivers all over his body. »It was the POCKETS.« He exclaimed suddenly through his teeth out of embarrassment. The brown-haired boy smiled upon his flustered reaction. Jerome standing up and walking away to hide his reddish cheeks.

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