On The Cold Night

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Disappointment and embarrassment could be seen in Leo's face when he heard Hakyeon's response but as soon as he realized that he has been standing too long, he finally managed to reply.  "Ah, too bad. I even baked a lot. Who wants cho-"

"Me, hyung. I want it." Ken raised hus hand like a kid. None of them knows what to do now that what happened was not what they are expecting. Leo smiled and handed him the plate. Ken saw how his hands are trembling as he carelessly let go of the plates immediately. Luckily, he was able to hold it properly or it'll fall.

"Two plates for me and Bin" Soomi said.

"I got you." Leo said cheerfully. "Any more orders?" he asked jokingly. They were all surprised at the unusual bubbly personality Leo is showing. It's as if he is possessed by Ken.

"Two slice for me!" Hyuk added. Leo smiled at him then went to the kitchen. Ravi glared at Hakyeon which the eldest returned.

Ken made a signal saying it's the time to execute at least one from the plan. Hongbin got the cue so he sat between the two glaring men. Just why ay this moment they sat beside each other? "Hey, now. It's rare for us to hang out like thus again. Leo hyung seems happy too so no ruining the mood, okay?" he said and look at the two who are still having the pissed face. Hongbin just smiled at them and patted their shoulders.

As if not hearing their conversation, Leo started putting the plates on the coffee table. "Here help yourselves." he said.

"Thank you, appa." Hyuk said. Leo smiled at kid. He sat beside him and put his arm around him as he relaxed. Little that he know, the youngest caught him taking his pills in the kitchen before he tried to give Hakyeon the of cake. Leo laid his head on Hyuk's shoulder as they leaned on the back rest of the couch. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "Hmm? You're sleeping already even if the movie is not starting yet?" Leo smiled with his eyes still closed.

"I'm a little tired. That's why." Hyuk frown to himself.

"Then rest there at the bed." He was about to stand up to fix the bed but Leo pulled him back down.

"No no no. I want to stay here. Here with you is mpre comfortable." he replied as he clinged to the taller man's arm. Hyuk smiled as he looked at Leo's half closed eyes.

"I scream at horror movies tho." Leo opened his eyes wider.

"Are we watching horror movie?" he confirmed which made Hyuk giggled.

"Are you scared?" he asked mockingly which made Leo smiled cutely.

"Why else would I sleep the whole movie hour?" he answered. They then both laughed are their jokingly replies. Both Hakyeon and Ravi watched them enviously. Ken smiled to himself knowing Hyuk is doing his best to help Leo on his own ways. Leo sighed and snuggled at Hyuk as he closed his eyes again." Wake me up when the movie ends." he said then closed his eyes.

Leo is actually feeling dizzy so he decided to rest beside Hyuk. Somehow that little interaction with the kid seems to have calmed him down. Now he can't tell whether it's because of his inhibitor or Hyuk that calmed him down. His shaking hands subsided and he felt drowsy. Hyuk who had just done browsing Google about anything related to Xanax. He learned the name of his inhibitor when he throws he garbages on the trash bin before leaving their apartment. He then understood that Leo is trying not to show everyone his struggles wuth his panic attacks and the side effects of the pills.

The couples tried to be as noisy and act natural to keep the light mood. Their are the ones that makes the slightly noisy background. They started the movie. "Tha Last Shift" and girls becomes genuinely scared. Ravi kept observing Hyuk and Leo the whole time and glaring at Hakyeon once in a while. The older male is the same. He kept looking at Leo, worried at how harsh he is towards the guy.