chapter 7 : understanding

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Taehyun was opening his eyes when he felt a cold breeze on his bare feet. He looked around and saw opened door. Then he looked at the table where Beomgyu was standing with the lantern he took yesterday.
"Good morning." said Taehyun.
"Hey."
"Mmmm..."
Taehyun stretched his arms and got up.
"I'm sorry that you had to jump into that cold water because of my dumbass. I was freezing the whole night 'cause of it."
"That's okay, I don't mind it."
"Good."
"Anyways..."
"I'm scared."
"I told others you'll be with them the whole day. Helping them and talking with them to get closer."
"What? Why?"
"Because I said so?"
"Right, you're the captain."
"That's right."
Taehyun put on his boots as Beomgyu was watching him.
"What?"
"Nothing, I'm just looking at you."
"Are you still mad?"
"Not really but I want to make our relationship healthier. I want you to trust me."
"I trust you."
"Really? Yesterday you said something else."
"Yeah, I know. But I've realized some things."
"Like what?"
"That's a secret."
"Hmm sure."
"Gotta go."
"Have fun."

Taehyun left and looked around. Everyone was doing something and he didn't know where to start but he wanted to leave his comfort zone and talk to someone that's not Kai or Hyunjin.
He was too scared to approach someone but Yeonjun called him.

"Hi. We haven't talked much yet."
"Yeah... I'm sorry, I don't know what to talk about."
"That's fine, I understand."
"You're Beomgyu's oldest friend, right?"
"Yes. And don't talk to me formally, it makes me feel old."
"Oh, okay. Aren't you the oldest one here though?"
"Shut up will you."
That made Taehyun smile a little.
"Did something happen between him and you yesterday?"
Taehyun nodded.
"You don't want to talk about it, I suppose."
"Why do you want to know?"
"I don't want to be nosy but you know, since he's my friend..."
"Well... I wasn't honest with him and I kind of... hurt his feelings."
"Damn boy, I knew something was off because I never saw him looking so disappointed."
"He won't force me to walk the plank, right?"
Yeonjun wided his eyes and laughed.
"No? Why would he do that?"
"Kai said when someone betrays him or hurts him badly he does it."
"He'd never do that. Trust me. Especially not to you, he would never hurt you."
"How do you know?"
"One look at him while he's watching you is all it takes to see it."
"... What?"
"You're safe with him. That's all you gotta know."
"Alright."
"Do you want to try it?"
"Steer the ship? That's not a good idea trust me."
"Yeah, you woke me up that night. I thought it was a tsunami."
Taehyun chuckled and agreed in the end.
"You're doing great."
"Really?"
"Of course! Why would I lie."

Beomgyu was watching them from a far

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Beomgyu was watching them from a far. When he saw the joy in Taehyun's face, when he saw him finally enjoying being here and having fun, he couldn't stop smiling. His heart was fluttered.
He knew since the first few days that Taehyun really is something and he hates to admit that he feels something for him because soon all of this will disappear and he doesn't want to leave broken-hearted.
When he thought about this, his smile disappeared and he sighed.

"Is everything okay, captain?"
Beomgyu turned behind and saw worried Hyunjin.
"Yes, why?"
"I don't know. You don't seem very happy since yesterday's afternoon. Does it have to do something with Taehyun?"
"Don't worry about it."
Hyunjin hugged Beomgyu to make him feel better. He has a special bond with him since the day he saved him.
"What is this for?"
"To know that you're not alone in whatever you're going through."
Beomgyu felt like crying hearing this but he haven't shed a tear since he met Bluebeard and he doesn't want to look weak in front of his boys.
"Thank you."
Hyunjin smiled and broke the hug.
"Imma go back to my work, if you need someone to talk to, let me know."
Beomgyu nodded and smiled back at him.
He decided to go to Taehyun and Yeonjun.

"Don't you want to take night shifts as well? It'd be really helpful."
"Uhh... I don't know, Yeonjun. I don't want to drown Dark Soul."
"Dark Soul? How do you know its name? Have I told you?" asked Beomgyu.
Taehyun looked at him and didn't know what to say.
"Um... yeah, you've mentioned it before actually."
"Really? I don't remember. Anyway, you are doing good."
"I know right?" said Yeonjun.
"It's fun but also dangerous." said Taehyun.
"It's only dangerous in your hands." joked Beomgyu.
Taehyun looked at him angrily as a joke and then laughed.
"What are you going to do today?"
"Relax and watch you work."
"Phhh."
"Any problem?"
"Not really."
"Watching you is my favourite activity."
"I'm a piece of art, I know."
"You're more than that."
Yeonjun was watching them and he just knew there's some special connection between them.
"I can take it so y'all can flirt somewhere else."
"FLIRT?" said shocked Taehyun.
"That's not flirting, just complimenting."
"Uh-huh." said Yeonjun with a smirk.
Beomgyu looked at Yeonjun with annoyed face and Yeonjun just chuckled.
"Don't want to go talk to others, Tae?"
"Why not."
Beomgyu step away so Taehyun could walk downstairs.
"Why did you say that? You want to make him feel uncomfortable around me?"
"You were the one flirting with him."
"That wasn't- *sigh* ... it's wortless trying to defend myself huh."
"Yup."
"Is it that obvious?"
"A little bit. But don't worry, I don't think he'd feel uncomfortable, he seems to like you. It's just that he's young and scared of new things, I think."
"What new things?"
"Somebody crushing on him."
"That is a new thing to him? That boy is prettier than anything, I thought everyone has a crush on him."
"Well looks ain't everything."
"I know, I don't like him for his looks, I like everything about him."
"Does he know?"
"NO?"
"Are you going to tell him?"
"Yeonjun, I don't even want to really admit my feelings for him to myself because I don't want to hurt any of us. You know what I'm planning to do."
"Oh, right. Well, you should think about what's more important to you. Just an advice from your old friend."
Beomgyu looked at Yeonjun and then at Taehyun. He sighed and lowered his head.

Taehyun was heading to Kai because he waved at him but he pumped into Seungmin on his way.
He wanted to walk around him but he stopped him.
"Hey, Taehyun. Look... I just want to apologize for being an asshole. You didn't deserve that."
"It's okay. I understand why you were angry."
"I'd like to be your friend if you want it too."
Taehyun smiled and nodded.
"Cool." said Seungmin and smiled back at him.
"Taeeee!" shouted Kai.
"Gotta go."
"Sure. Talk to you later."

"What is it, Kai?"
"Nothing, I just wanted to talk to you and all that."
"Oh, that's sweet."
"Yeah. How you doin today?"
"Better than yesterday."
"I see. You're good at steering the ship. You learn fast."
"Thanks."

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