The boy in the park | hyunlix

eleven.

|| Felix pov

Trying my hardest to remain silent while stepping through the door, my attempts proved useless as the next thing I see is my cousin Chan, standing dormant in the kitchen, finger on the light switch.

"Where were you Felix! Do you know what time it is, it is almost 7:00 and you're only getting here now? Felix, I know that you think living without parents means you can do anything you wa- "

"God Chan! Please save it, just this once." I cut him off.

"I was at the park with Hyunjin and we lost track of time. I wasn't getting in trouble or doing anything illegal. Ok I'm sorry I didn't call or text you, but I'm telling the truth, promise." Chan remained silent, his expression unreadable.

"Ok, but I needed you to come home early today. Your parents called me and I could tell that they had something they wanted to tell you, but they couldn't...because you weren't here." I saw him slump back into a chair, a downcast look washing his bleak expression.

Hearing this made me feel guilty. What were my parents thinking, were they worried, disappointed, angry? What were they going to tell me, was Chan moving away, did I have to move back? Or was it something worse.

"What were they going to tell me?" Chan pulled out the chair opposite him, motioning me to come sit down. I took a few steps forward, cautiously sliding into the chair, leaving by backpack by the door.

"They were saying that in a few weeks, they're coming up to visit and see how everything is going. They're telling us now because they're not going to be able to use their phones for the duration of the trip here." Chan's voice was solemn and dull, mine the exact opposite with me sounding like a cat that just got its tail stuck in a doorframe.

"What really! Oh my God, why didn't you tell me?" I was practically jumping out of my seat at this news. It had been so long since I'd seen them that I'd forgotten what it was like to have parent's around. Chan jumped at my sudden change in character, his face softening.

"Ok, now quickly! You need to get some sleep, or else you're not going to be able to keep your eyes open in class." Chan said playfully, standing up out of his chair.

"Are you sure you're able to say that, cause last time I checked, you were up till 4:00 last night. I get that university is hard but is it too hard to just say that you'll do it tomorrow?" I teased, playfully hitting Chan's shoulder. I could see the stars reflected in his eyes. He held just too much love in his heart, and it was spilling out down his cheeks.

"Hey, no need to make it personal. You know what? I'm going to bed right now, just for you. And in fact, I'll take your advice and do my work tomorrow." Chan giggled, wrapping his arm around my shoulder. We giggled all the way to our neighbouring rooms, Chan finally letting go. As he ruffled my hair, I couldn't help but think of just how lucky I was to have someone like Chan in my life. He meant so much to me, as he was the closest I had to a brother, and I was glad that I could call him as such.

With my clothes changed and my face washed, I heard a small ping from inside my pocket, it was Hyunjin!

Hey it's Hyunjin, I just wanted to say that I had a really good time this afternoon and was wondering If you'd want to do it again tomorrow?

Sure, that would work great, but I have to make sure that I get home on time.

Of course, I'll make sure not to lose track of time again.

Cool, also did you understand anything in today's math class, I think it might just be me, but I can't understand any of it.

Oh, if you need help Felix, I could always go over the material with you. Hey how about instead of a painting session tomorrow, you can come over to my house and I can help you.

You'd really do that? Thank you so much Hyunjin, I really appreciate it.

No need to worry, besides, I like spending time with you.

Thank you. I have to go, I promised my cousin I'd sleep early tonight. Hope you have a good night's rest. <3

Goodnight. <3

With that final word, I felt my heart melt. Hyunjin was just so effortlessly smooth, but he also just felt so natural and easy to talk to. Most people, I suspect would be intimidated by him, as he's been dubbed Mr Popular. But he seemed to have a whole other side to himself, a side that was loving and caring to others, sensitive and sweet. I felt comforted when I was in his presence, even over just a text message. He was refined and charming, the type to kiss the palm of your hand upon arrival. A true prince by nature, I felt selfish wanting to keep him all to myself, I wanted him to like me as much as I liked him. I was smitten over the boy, so much that it kept me awake thinking about him, so much for my early night of sleep.