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16 - a game of cat and mouse

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The game of cat and mouse has been going on for years between Lee Seokmin and Hong Jisoo. It has been going for so long that their friends stopped paying attention to their stupid game and just hopped that the two would get their shit together. It has been going for so long that even their parents had enough. The two obviously loved each other yet did nothing but flirt and their relationship status stayed the same, as friends.

The two met in high school and have not left each other's side since then. They were joined by the hip and everyone that did not know them thought they were a couple.They would meet-up at least twice a week in their favorite coffee shop, for what their friends called the 'weekly dates', where they just talked and enjoyed each other's presence. They have a sleepover once every month where they binge watch their favorite movies cuddling on the couch. The two held hands almost all the time and exchanged sweet smiles over the littlest thing like everything had another meaning for them. Boyfriends and girlfriends have come and go over the years but their little play always remains.

The whole friend group has decided to go out drinking because they have not been able to hang out together for a long time. Jisoo and Jeonghan were hanging out at Jisoo's apartment before the meet up.

"So are you gonna change ? The bar we're going to is like a classy one."

"But I like this hoodie, it's comfy."

"You do you but you're definitely going to stand out."

"Stand out in a sea of people ? I don't think so. At least I'm going to be comfy if I get drunk."

"This hoodie is new right ? I know your wardrobe and I've never seen it."

"Yes, I got it last week."

And the conversation went on, Jeonghan not noticing the little blush that took place on his friend's face. They talked for over an hour before deciding to join the others to the bar. When they arrived only Mingyu was missing. Jisoo sat down next to Seokmin who greeted him with a smile before continuing his conversation with Minghao. Mingyu came back from the bar and looked at Jisoo's hoodie curiously.

"You got a new hoodie hyung ? It reminds me of another one."

"I got it last week."

"Oh okay. But I'm sure I saw it somewhere else."

"Maybe at the mall, in one of the shops."

Jisoo's head turned to Minghao who stopped his conversation with Seokmin to join another one about Jisoo's hoodie. The younger mouthed him a 'you're welcome' before throwing him a wink and joining Chan to the bar to get some wine. Seokmin tapped him on the shoulder before whispering a question.

"So my closet is your new shop ? Got it."

Jisoo simply nodded with a bright smile on.

The thirteen men stayed at the bar for two hours before some of them decided they wanted to go clubbing.

"If it's been a long time since we went drinking it has been even longer since the last time since the last time we went to the club."

"The last time was for Chan's college graduation."

"It has been more than a year !"

"We're already going. Stop whining."

The group decided to walk as their favorite club was near the bar. Conversations were ongoing and Jihoon was about to kill Soonyoung and Seungkwan if they didn't stop talking about how much they missed clubbing. None of them were drunk, just maybe a bit light-headed because of the wine and cocktails they tried at the bar.

"Just to be sure, nobody's planning to get wasted tonight right ?"

A collective 'no' erupted from the group at Seungcheol's question. They arrived at the club in no time and got in after ten minutes. Some of them went to the bar and the others left to dance and socialize. Seokmin was squeezed between Minghao and Mingyu at the bar, a beer in hand, watching the ones on the dance floor. Jeonghan and Seungkwan had successfully dragged Jisoo there, Soonyoung was lost in the crowd with Chan.

"I know where I saw Jisoo's hoodie."

Seokmin turned to Mingyu.

"What ?"

"The hoodie. It's yours, right ?"

"Yeah."

"You two are not even a couple but are disgustingly cute."

"Can you imagine if they were a couple ? Added Wonwoo."

"No. It would be worse."

"Stop it guys."

"No but seriously, when are you two going to get your shits together ?"

"For our sake soon. You have been playing cat and mouse since high school."

"And don't even try to lie to us Seokmin, it's obvious you love each other."

Jeonghan was just behind him, a knowing smile on the lips.

"Anyway I came because we kinda need your help. Some man has been flirting with Jisoo and we can't make him go."

He left his beer in Jeonghan's hands and went to Jisoo. He and Seungkwan were awkwardly standing next to a talking stranger. No need to be Sherlock to understand that the two friends were uncomfortable.

"Is there a problem here ?"

Seungkwan and Jisoo immediately turned to him with a reassured expression on their faces. Seungkwan took the opportunity and left searching Soonyoung and Chan in the crowd. Seokmin put his arm around Jisoo's waist and looked the stranger straight in the eyes.

"A problem ? No. Just trying to get your cute friend's number."

"He's obviously uncomfortable. You should go. Now"

"I'll go when I have his number."

"I already told you no. I'm not interested."

Seokmin's hold on Jisoo tightened.

"He told you no. Get lost."

"And who are you ?"

"His boyfriend. Now you better leave my sight before I get really mad."

The stranger left walking into them without caring, making the two break their embrace.

"Thank you. He was really annoying."

"It's nothing, don't worry. He did nothing to you, did he ?"

"Nothing he didn't touch me or anything. I'm fine."

"Good, I'm not in the mood for an argument."

Jisoo just hit his arm and laughed. Seokmin swore he was the prettiest boy he had ever seen. And under the blue lights of the club, he wrapped his arms around Jisoo's waist, once again, bringing him closer. In surprise, Jisoo wrapped his own arms around Seokmin's neck.

"Can I kiss you ?"

"What ?"

"I would like to kiss you, right now, right here. Can I ?"

"Please do."

Seokmin just smiled and brought the older one even closer, if that's even possible. Their lips met for a sweet first kiss. First if you don't count the drunk kisses of the past, they blamed them on alcohol. When they parted, they were met with bright smiles from each other.

"Again. Kiss me again."

Seokmin was more than happy to comply. Their game of cat and mouse will become past tonight. The boy in his arms will be his. They parted once again.

"Do you want to be my boyfriend ?"

"Yes. Now kiss me again."

The boy finally his, Seokmin kissed him again and again.