𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 | 𝐭𝐚𝐞𝐠𝐲𝐮

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Sunday, 10:06 PM

"So guys... I did it!"

Yeonjun announces as soon as he enters the living room, both his hands behind his back and the brightest smile on his face. Everyone stops what they're doing to look at the older, curiosity floating in the air.

"What did you do?" Beomgyu asks, his voice lacking motivation while his eyes travel through the fifth page of the most recent book he bought.

"I managed to get us invitations for Jake's party next month!" Yeonjun answers excitedly while revealing five colorful envelopes that belonged to one of the most popular guys on campus.

Huening is the first one to react, jumping from the sofa to grab one of the fancy tickets. "How did you get these? You're not even friends with Jake!"

"I got my ways..." Yeonjun chuckles and gives one to each person in the room. "You can thank me later..."

"What is this party about anyway? And why is he using these fancy invitations? We're in the twenty-first century!" Soobin asks, analyzing the paper between his fingers with a curious expression.

"I don't even like parties..." Beomgyu mumbles and uses the invitation as a bookmark for his novel.

"Who the hell is Jake?" Taehyun asks but then Kai shows him a picture on his phone. "Oh, that Jake..."

"Also, Soobin!" Yeonjun grabs the taller's attention very easily. "Don't forget to get ready for the competition. I want us to win."

The younger just shoves his friend away with his hand. "Don't worry about it. I'm fit enough..."

"What are you talking about?" Taehyun asks with a furrow on his brow.

"Soobin's gonna be my partner for the running competition on Thursday!" Yeonjun says while smiling widely.

"WHAT!?"

Taehyun and Beomgyu exclaim simultaneously, the latter putting his book down to look at Soobin with a betrayed expression while Taehyun stays still in his place, confused about the whole situation.

"You were supposed to come with me, Soobin!" Beomgyu gets up from his place, not looking very amused.

"I'm sorry but you couldn't presume that without asking. Yeonjun did it weeks ago." Soobin showed him an apologetically bunny smile. "Now bye guys, I'm going to sleep." Soobin gets up and goes to his room, leaving Beomgyu stunned in the middle of the living room.

"Does that mean you're not going with me!?" Taehyun asks directly at Yeonjun, his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"Yeah, sorry but I'm going with Soobin," Yeonjun says, however, he doesn't look sorry at all.

"But...the winner's prize is 400 thousand Won!"

"I know, that is why I chose Soobin," Yeonjun tries to explain calmly "I think he's the most capable guy to help me win the money. He's tall, fast, and agrees to share it in half!"

"Are you saying I'm not fast enough!?" Taehyun asks incredulously, completely ignoring the sharing part.

"Yes and now I am going to sleep. Goodbye."

Yeonjun leaves the room without exchanging another word and Taehyun opens his mouth in disbelief. Is he being serious? His eyes then find their way to the two boys standing across from him: Huening kai awkwardly standing still in his place, not having a clue about what to say or what to do, and Beomgyu regretting his life choices while staring bluntly at the wall. Giving one last look at his friends, Huening Kai decides it is best to leave.

"Bye guys, sleep well..."

The youngest then returns to his room, leaving the two boys completely alone. They stay petrified for a few minutes, Beomgyu seeming lost in his mysterious thoughts while Taehyun analyzed the older's face, still a little bit sad about Yeonjun's reasoning. But then Beomgyu suddenly breaks the silence.

"I've seen you run when you're late to class," He talks as if he was building an idea "You're clearly faster than Soobin, Yeonjun is just too dumb to notice."

"It's not his fault you always notice everything..." Taehyun mumbles but Beomgyu hears it perfectly.

"Are you really defending him right now?" Taehyun closes his mouth and let's the older finish his line of thinking. "You're faster than Soobin and I'm clearly faster than any of you. You've seen me on the field."

Taehyun rolls his eyes, not wanting to admit that it was true. "And what's your point?"

"I'm trying to say that we should make a team and snatch the 400 thousand Won away from those two traitors," Beomgyu says calmly.

"No way, I've got nothing to do with you!"

Beomgyu sighs and takes a deep breath. "Look, I also hate you and your guts, but this is obviously a good idea. We get to humiliate Yeonjun and Soobin and receive extra money for it. We were thinking of competing anyway so let's just do it together!"

Taehyun thinks for a while. Should he wait for Yeonjun to admit that he was a bastard and apologize for ditching him for Soobin just because he's taller? Or should he take Beomgyu's very much appealing offer and crush both of his hyungs with the sweet victory and 400 thousand won? Without thinking further, Taehyun locks eyes with Beomgyu and nods his head.

"I hate you and you're a big nightmare, but let's do this!"