𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕚𝕤 ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕

CHAPTER 7

AT THE CAFE

" I'm here " Sungyoon greeted, swinging the door open. It wasn't a busy day, there weren't many customers. " Hyung! " Junseo shouted from over the counter, the older smiled. The younger handed him the work attire and Sungyoon thanked him.

" Thanks, buddy ", " No problem, hyung ". Sungyoon dashed to the staff's room to change, " How are you? How's Yohan? " the older asked. " He's good, he has an upcoming competition so he won't be home till later tonight " Junseo replied.

Sungyoon helped Junseo with the dishes, he noticed the younger was feeling down. " You okay? " he asked, Junseo leaned his head on the older's shoulder. He was silent for a while before Sungyoon heard a sniffle from him.

" Are you crying? " Sungyoon mentioned and lifted his head, Junseo's eyes filled with tears. " What's wrong? " he comforted as he took them to the staff room. Junseo sat on the empty chair while Sungyoon went to get him some water. He came back and handed the glass to him, Junseo took a sip and looked down.

" Everything alright, Junseo? You can tell me if anything is bothering you, I'm here for you " Sungyoon mentioned with a sad smile on his face.

Junseo took a deep breath, " Yohan is overworking himself and I'm worried. I tried to tell him yesterday but he just exploded and we had an argument last night. He left our apartment and came back this morning " he explained.

Sungyoon nodded and let the younger rest in the staff while he handled their shifts.

Few minutes later, Junseo came out and started to work as well. The cafe went from empty to packed in a snap of a finger.

" You sure you're okay to work, buddy? " Sungyoon whispered and Junseo nodded. The older took that as yes and went back to work.

HOURS LATER

Their shifts soon came to end, they wiped the tables, clean the dishes and sweep the floors. They were closing up early since they ran out supplies.

While they were working, someone walked in. " The cafe is clo- Yohan hyung? " Junseo paused. The said boy took a seat near the door and waited for Junseo. 

After Junseo finished what he did, he took a seat opposite from Yohan and they started to talk. Sungyoon watched them from over the counter, it seemed important.

Several minutes later, the two had reconciled and smiled. Yohan gave Junseo a peck on the head before leaving the cafe.

" So? What did you talk about? " Sungyoon rushed over and looked at Junseo. He seemed very happy or you could say, a blushing mess. " Hm? " Junseo replied, " Did you say something? ".

" Yeah, I asked what you guys talked about. Did something good happen? " Sungyoon asked. The younger hugged the older and laughed, " I'm not getting what you mean but I guess something good did happen ".

" Yep, it sure did. Thank you, hyung " Junseo thanked. " Thank you? For what? " Sungyoon looked at him confused.

" Thank you for today, thank for everything " Junseo stated and hugged the older tighter. " Junseo, are you sure you're okay? " Sungyoon asked. 

" Hm? What do you mean? " Junseo lifted his head and looked at the older, " You have anything to tell me? " Sungyoon asked, raising a brow.

" Oh yeah, sorry. I guess I was in my head again hehe " Junseo chuckled and broke the hug. " So? ", " Well, Yohan hyung apologised for his behaviour last night and for making me worried " he explained.

" I see, is there anything else? " Sungyoon questioned. " Oh um.... " Junseo paused as his face turned red. " You were saying? " the older commented. 

" Oh uh, h-he said that he'd take me out on a date tomorrow since we've hadn't had one in a while " Junseo mentioned as his face turned a slight tint of red. 

Sungyoon laughed, " Good for you, buddy " he complimented and ruffled the younger boy's hair. Junseo smiled happily, " I better go now, hyung. Yohan is waiting in the car, annyeong " the younger boy greeted off.

Junseo ran to get his stuff and walked out the cafe, not forgetting to wave goodbye to Sungyoon. The older boy chuckled and finished the left over work, he then headed to the staff room to change and grab his stuff.

He double checked everything before switching off all the lights and lock the cafe doors. He hopped on his bike and drove off into the city. 

He didn't feel like going home yet so he decided to drive around the city and feel the night breeze. Sungyoon stopped at the park and got off his bike. 

Let's take a little night walk before we head home, I haven't been here in a while. With that thought in mind, he ran through the park as the wind hit his face. He was happy and looked up, the stars where shining bright.

He stopped to take breath, he looked near the river and saw to familiar figures. Daeyeol hyung? Bomin? I wonder what they're doing here at this hour, I'll spy on them a bit. 

He then ran and hid behind a tree not far from the two and listened to their conversation. 

" Hyung? Why did you want to come here? Do you have something to say? " Bomin asked and looked at the older with his big eyes. Daeyeol looked at him for a while, " Yeah, I did but.... " 

" But? What's wrong, hyung? Are you sick? " Bomin asked and touched the older's forehead. He's not catching a fever then why is he like this? Bomin thought to himself.

" Bomin-ah, I have something that I wanna tell you and I think it's time I'll be honest with you " Daeyeol spoke and looked deep into Bomin's eyes. He sat closer to Bomin, closing the gap between.

Bomin felt his face heat up and the gap between them, " W-what d-do you wanna tell me? " he stuttered. Daeyeol kept quiet, looking at Bomin's face up and down. " Do I have something on m- " 

Bomin was cut off by Daeyeol, the older leaned in closer and kissed him. Bomin's eyes widened, his heart beating loud and clear as the butterflies in his stomach fluttered. He then closed his eyes and kissed back.

The two stayed like that for a while before pulling away and opened their eyes, " I like you, Choi Bomin. I mean it " Daeyeol confessed before leaning in for another kiss to which Bomin gladly accepted.

Sungyoon, who peeked at them was now hiding behind a tree and covered his mouth to prevent loud sobs from escaping. From there, he ran to his bike and drove home. 

He could barely see properly because of the tears that threaten to escape but he managed to arrive home safely. 

He got off his bike and swung the door open, slamming it behind him and ran to his room. He slammed his room door shut and locked it. Once he did so, he left out a cry and fell to the floor. 

He cried there for hours, I should've told him that I love him. I should've cared for him, I-I don't know... he sobbed. After a while, he got up from where he was and headed to the bathroom.

He looked at himself in the room, eyes red and swollen, tear stained cheeks and pouty lips. I look like a complete mess now, what has gotten into you? You look like an idiot, Choi Sungyoon. No wonder you were rejected.

He then splashed some water on his face, looking back at the mirror. I hope you two will be happy together. I wish you all the happiness, he thought and turned off the tap. 

He was too exhausted to change into his pjs so he just plopped himself on his bed and slowly closed his eyes. 

If you know how much I still love you, Choi Bomin. Even when you told me the truth, I still love you. I'll never stop loving you, Choi Bomin. Even if you break my heart...