Seoulstruck (Stray Kids, 18+)

Chapter 44: Saranghae (Changlix)

A cute pop song played while Felix got himself ready for the evening, his messenger bag already packed with the essentials. He decided on his nicest pair of blue jeans and a fluffy white cardigan over a crisp, white button-down. He fixed his hair in the mirror, adding a braid along one side, leaving the other side long. He smiled to himself, wondering if he should cover up his freckles, deciding on a more natural look. His phone vibrated as he was applying some of his favorite cologne, diving for the phone and smiling too widely as he read Changbin's name.

"Yeoboseyo?"

"Yongbok, come on down whenever you're ready."

Felix rushed to his balcony window, peering down to see Changbin standing outside of a sleek, black car with tinted windows. He looked casual but expensive, a denim jacket and jeans with a plain, fitted t-shirt underneath, white gold jewelry sparkling in the sunlight. Felix's face lit up as he waved from above, his heart fluttering as Changbin smiled and waved back. "I'm coming," he said, hanging up and rushing to put on his whitest pair of sneakers. He stopped to check himself in the full-length mirror, making sure he looked as fresh as possible before slinging his bag over his shoulder and grabbing the box of fresh bakery treats he'd prepared as a gift.

Locking his front door, he descended down the stairs, excitedly rushing out of his apartment building. He took a deep breath as he tried to calm his nerves, his uncontrollable smile giving him away as he approached the rapper. Changbin greeted him with a hand at his waist, holding him close for a moment, inhaling the refreshing cologne in the crook of his neck. "You look beautiful," he said in Felix's ear. The Aussie's stomach erupted with butterflies, feeling like his efforts paid off. His arms wrapped around Changbin's broad shoulders, the pair fitting into each other's embrace, perfectly.

Changbin took the box of pastries and Felix's bag and opened the car door for him, making sure Felix was settled in before closing it and placing the items on the seat behind him. He slid into the driver's side and started the car, Felix suddenly noticing the kind of car he was sitting in and how expensive it was. He didn't dare mention it, but he was extremely impressed, doing his best not to touch anything in fear of scratching it. Changbin put on a pair of thick, black sunglasses and started towards his family home. Felix wasn't used to being driven around by car, anymore, taking in the view of the city from the passenger's side. It was a beautiful day, the weather perfect and clear, the air feeling as fresh as Felix looked. Changbin reached over and took his hand in his own, the Aussie smiling at the larger man's veins that ran over his knuckles and up his arms. Changbin was built to protect him, he thought, admiring the man's muscular build, his other hand reaching up to grip his bicep. The rapper couldn't help but smile, feeling cool as ever on the drive home.

They reached a somewhat secluded, gated community, Changbin reaching out to punch in a code to open the iron doors. Felix looked around intently as they drove up to a beautiful, large house, much grander than any others he'd seen since coming to Seoul. The long driveway led up to a garage, Changbin parking the car just outside of it. "We're here," he said, lifting up his glasses and smiling at Felix. The freckled boy looked up in wonder as they exited the car, Changbin walking quickly to retrieve his bag and goodies before leading him up to the front door. Upon entering the home, Felix looked up to admire the giant chandelier he'd been told about. It was obviously genuine crystal. A female voice called from the kitchen.

"Son, is that you?"

"Yes!"

"Have you brought our guest?"

"Yes!"

A woman slightly shorter than both men came rushing from the kitchen, donning an apron and a pair of fur-lined house slippers. She smiled widely as she laid eyes upon Felix who bowed back. "Mom, this is Lee Yongbok," Changbin said, doing his best to hide his pride. "It's wonderful to meet you, ma'am," Felix said, holding out the gift. Changbin's mother accepted the box, graciously. She was beautiful, a v-shaped face behind oversized glasses resting over slender shoulders. She led the pair to the living room where a handsome man sat watching a huge TV screen. He turned to look up at them, smiling as he stood and held his hand out to Felix, who bowed once more before taking it. "Dad, this is Lee Yongbok," Changbin said, again, the older man smiling widely as he shook hands with the beautiful Aussie boy. "It's a pleasure," he said, looking Felix up and down. "Wow... you did say he was  a visual," he added, Changbin's ears starting to redden as Felix chuckled, thanking him for the compliment.