Step Lovers-JAEYONG

[27]

It was another day when Taeyong woke up. At this point, he got used to waking up really early because of Yangyang's trumpet song. They could've just had a bell to do it but maybe it's more fun when something's weird. Also, all they are doing here is to have fun and understand teamwork more. So far, Taeyong likes the feeling of these, being around nature and having games.

He's almost in his late 30's, he feels like he's too old now to have fun with games. But team buildings are just different. Taeyong forgot about how fun these are. He even got to have an open conversation with Jaehyun and in good terms now. But ever since they talked, he couldn't seem to keep his mind away from him.

It's worse because they share a cabin, just different rooms, and always together. The urge of just telling him everything he has in mind was strong but he just stops himself. That's the good thing.

Getting out of his room, Taeyong walked sleepily towards the bathroom to wash up his face. He needs to change his shirt and shorts before he goes out of the cabin. All of them are probably awake now so he should hurry up.

"Oh, Taeyong, good morning. You're already up."

Taeyong turned around to look at the one who spoke behind with lazy eyes, but he suddenly became awake and looked away from Jaehyun. He literally was just about to wear his shirt, initially had no top on. The boy's eyes widened and his cheeks immediately heated so much.

"Y-Yeah, I woke up from the--the birds."

Jaehyun slowly nodded, "I was going to wake you up though. Anyway, dress up quick."

"I'll catch up."

Then the man left him inside. When the boy heard the door shut softly, he immediately sighed deeply and slapped both of his cheeks then shook his head.

This is probably happening on purpose.

"Okay, we'll play a simple dodge ball. Of course, the losing team will have a punishment. Alright, let's do a coin toss. The side on top would be the first throwing and the other group would be dodging. Since Jaehyun's group lost last time, you guys get to pick first."

Yangyang took a coin out and asked for their side. Taeyong knew Jaehyun would be the one deciding so he kept himself quiet. But he got surprised when he was called.

"Taeyong, you decide," Jaehyun uttered.

The boy was taken aback, "Wait, what? You do it."

"Heads or tails?" the man asked, pushing what the boy say earlier.

Taeyong took a step back, feeling like they were too close from each other when in fact, they weren't.

"H-Heads."

Then they took heads. Jaehyun was confused why Taeyong seemed to be more flustered with him for no reason. He's just standing there, with his arms crossed and being quiet, and the boy left an obvious space between them. He wasn't too bothered--Well, he's lying at this point.

Everything about Taeyong bothers him, in a good and confusing way.

The coin showed tails, which was Jungwoo's group have a chance to tag on members first. Taeyong groaned when everyone excitedly lined up on the field and positions themselves. Jaehyun still has his eyes on him, observing the boy.

Yangyang counted them down, to start the game. The other group started throwing the balls at them, trying hard to tag one of them. Taeyong's group were having fun on dodging. Everyone started to laugh and tease each other from the game.

The boy was stressed about it though. He couldn't stop running and jumping away in hope that he won't get tagged. Taeyong giggled and kept sighing for air, he was getting tired. Some of his members were already tagged and they need to keep themselves in the game for a minute more before the time runs out.

Although, Taeyong was kind of tired now and he's getting very sluggish with his moves. He was out of breath and he could only keep it up for a few more seconds. Then he just stepped on the wrong side and so he expected the ball to tag him, but he didn't feel anything. Although, he was pulled by someone.

The boy's body bumped against the other's body, Jaehyun. He looked and got flustered from having face close against the man, the closest they had. His cheeks burned, his chest pounding and his knees getting weak. A strong arm around his waist and a hand holding his. Their eyes on each other, staring.

"Great work, guys!"

Then they snapped out. Taeyong separated himself away, almost pushing Jaehyun away. The man understood why, he sighed and nods his head. He looked back at the boy who was smiling and giggling at their groupmates. Then the boy looked back at him, making his heart skip a beat.

"Y-You did great," Taeyong uttered.

Jaehyun nods, "Yeah..."

The boy jogged towards the side, planning out with the others, when Jaehyun was left behind. The man placed his hands on his hips before he walked towards them.

The game went on until they had a winner which was Jaehyun's group. They gave the losing group a pie on the face which they enjoyed. The pies did taste good, even though their faces were sticky from the cream. While they clean themselves, the others started to prepare for dinner.

They cooked pretty quickly and by the time the group came back, they were already eating for the night.

"How was your stay here? Fun?" Yangyang asked, starting a conversation.

"It was pretty nice, other than getting pie on the face," Jungwoo uttered, getting a few chuckles from the others.

"Tomorrow would probably be the last activity then we'll have fun for the night. Like a small party. Since three days from now, all of you are going to go back to your offices. Might as well have fun while all of you are out of your works. Saturday would be for everyone to chill and do whatever they want."

Everyone was pretty much happy with what their guide said. Taeyong would get to have some time to walk around and maybe go to the waterfalls he heard about. Having his brain overheating from thinking about him, he needs to cool down a bit.

Although, he doesn't think skinny dipping would make him feel better.

A/N: this fic will be updated every wed, fri and sun starting this week :D

drafts are all done now hehe

Love lots ♥