Anything To Keep You Safe

Forty Three:

"GUYS!" Seungmin shouts, sprinting into the cafeteria towards them.

"What happened babe?" Hyunjin asks frantically.

"He's been fired! I just heard!"

"Who??"

"The stupid fucking calculus teacher!"

Everyone has to laugh at the absolute excitement in Seungmin's voice.

"So did they get us a substitute teacher?"

"From what I heard, your class is just going to go to the library today while they figure it out."

"Niceee. Min, a library day!" Jisung says excitedly.

"I know, angel. I'll help you look for that book you were talking about yesterday." He says, kissing the boy's head fondly. When they reach the library, Minho follows Jisung over to the fiction books, finding two copies of the book Jisung saw on Twitter (thanks to a post sent to him by Felix) so that they can read it together.

They find a nice and comfy spot with bean bag chairs in the corner of the library. Minho sits and Jisung takes his seat by laying in Minho's lap, his legs on a separate bean bag chair. They stay that way the entire class period, reading silently to themselves, agreeing not to pass chapter two.

English class turns out to be a good class, as the teacher is absent due to a cold. The substitute really couldn't care less what the students do, and so the only logical thing to do... is to eat snacks and paint each other's nails. Their day goes by pretty quickly after second period, and before any of the boys realize, it's time for their dance meeting.

"Okay everyone!" Chan calls. "Our dance line has been studying the choreos and is now going to teach it to us."

The boys cheer as Minho, Hyunjin, and Felix take center to show off their new choreos. After they finish, everyone is very excited to start. They practice for about four hours (with breaks) before Chan has to cut them off, the hour reaching 9:15.

"We will meet this weekend to practice too, and then starting Mondag we will meet everyday after school until the tournament. Then we will know if we make it to finals." Everyone nods their heads in understanding, marking their calendars accordingly.

By the time Minho and Jisung actually get home, all the lights except the one in the front hallway are off, signaling that Jihyo has gone to bed. The two take their shoes off before climbing the stairs and turning the light off.

On Minho's door is a little note, and the boys smile while reading it.

Hey kiddos, I've gone to bed, but I hope practice went well! If you're hungry, there's leftovers in the fridge. Please drink water so you don't dehydrate!
Love,
Mom <3

"She's just the sweetest ever." Jisung comments, entering the room.

"She really is."

"May we shower before bed? I'm all sweaty and gross."

"Sure thing, sweets."

"Sweets? That's new."

"Do you not like it? I just thought it would be cute."

"No, it isss cute. I love it." Jisung pecks the older boy's lips. "Now come join me in the shower, my love." He says, entering the bathroom and starting the water. Minho gets his clothes around before grabbing his towel and making his way in to join Jisung.

They make the shower brief, both fighting off the exhaustion that they feel from the day.

As soon as they lay down, they both feel the sleepiness overtake them. By the time Jisung awakens, it's three in the morning. He groans and buries his face into his boyfriend's chest, trying very hard to go back to sleep.

He gives up after about a half hour, instead propping himself up on his elbow and staring at his boyfriend. The lack of warmth must have reached Minho in his sleep, because his eyes open and he stares back at the boy.

"Morning, angel. What time is it?"

"Uh... three thirty."

"Why are you awake?"

"I woke up at three and couldn't sleep. So I decided to just look at you. You looked so peaceful."

"You're adorable. Come here, I'll help you fall asleep." Minho says. Jisung lays back down with his head on his boyfriend's chest and the older boy starts playing with his hair.

The younger boy hums in contentment, while Minho starts to sing him a lullaby. Jisung yawns, his eyes starting to flutter closed. His boyfriend doesn't stop singing or playing with his hair until well after he hears the boy's soft snores.

He smiles to himself, kissing the boy's head and laying back, falling asleep himself.

Thankfully, neither boy wakes up again before the alarm goes off. Jisung groans, not feeling like going to school. He hugs his boyfriend tighter in the hopes that maybe they can stay home.

"Angel, what's wrong?"

"I dunno. Just not feeling great mentally today. Don't really want to go to school."

"I know, sweets. But we have to. You've missed alot of school, which I know isn't your fault but the school might not let you pass this year if you miss more."

"Yeah... I know..."

"Let's go to school and I'll take all the notes while you listen to music or draw or whatever you need to do to relax, okay?"

Jisung nods in agreement, kissing his boyfriend softly. This turns into a fifteen minute makeout session which leads to them forgetting about school until they're already half naked and Jihyo is knocking on the bedroom door.

"Boys! School time!"

"Be right down!" Minho responds, kissing his boyfriend's neck one last time before pulling away so they can go get dressed. They make it to school in record time, all things considered.

When they reach their friend group, Hyunjin pulls Jisung out of the room, confusing everyone.

"Hyunie, what is it?"

"I need your help!"

"Okay??"

"I need to find the most super awesome way to ask my boyfriend to prom."

Jisung laughs, punching the boy playfully.

"I've got your back, Hyunie. Don't worry. Come over after school and we can plan it!"

"Awesome, thanks Ji!" As payment, Hyunjin gives the boy a piggyback ride into the cafeteria, dropping him off by his boyfriend's side.

"Everything okay angel?"

"Perfect." He says, kissing his boyfriend's cheek and then whispering "Hyunjin is coming over after school to make a plan to ask Minnie to prom."

Minho nods, leaning over to give his boyfriend a kiss so that they don't look like they're saying anything that involves anyone else.

"Minsung, I ship you, but if you're going to fuck in front of us, at least give us a heads up so I can bring popcorn."

"YONGBOK!"

"I'm just kidding!"

♡~♡

Let's pretend Prom is a thing in Korea hehe