Restart / Changlix

Part 14

The next day, Felix arrived into school wearing a turtleneck, which covered his neck with visible hickeys. He was in a surprisingly good mood and didn't try to hide it. As he approached his group of friends, Seungmin asked, "Dude, why are you wearing a turtleneck? It's the first time I see you in something like this"

Minho chimed in, "Yeah, are you trying to hide something?"

Felix couldn't help but laugh at his friends' teasing. "Well, I spent the night with the same guy from last time. You know, my family friend," he said with a smirk.

Jeongin raised an eyebrow in surprise. "The same guy? Did you guys have fun?"

Felix's smile grew wider. "Oh yeah, we had a lot of fun," he replied with a wink.

Minho looked at Felix skeptically. "Are you sure you're not falling in love with this guy?"

Felix scoffed at the idea. "No way. We're just having fun. Nothing serious."

The group of friends continued to tease Felix about his love life as they walked into the school. Felix couldn't help but feel a little guilty for lying to them about the true identity of the person he spent the night with, but he wasn't ready to share the truth about Changbin yet. Or maybe it was the last time and there is no need to tell them about him.

As they approached the school, they noticed people gathered around 3racha.

Felix was surprised, "Wow, they have a fanbase now? I don't remember seeing this many people around them before."

Minho replied, "Yes, their YouTube channel has gained a lot of popularity and they have their first concert this Friday."

Felix couldn't believe it, "Who's even listening to their stupid music?"

There was a brief moment of silence before Minho, Seungmin, and Jeongin all admitted, "Actually, I do."

Felix was taken aback, "Really? You guys listen to their music?"

Minho responded, "Yeah, they have some pretty good tracks, you should give them a chance."

Felix thought about it for a moment before finally saying, "Alright, maybe I'll check them out." They continued to make their way.

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During the next school break, Felix noticed Chan and Jisung in the corridor as he walked to his next class. He tried to walk past them, but they stopped talking and looked at his turtleneck-covered neck. Feeling angry and embarrassed, Felix excused himself and went to the bathroom to take out his phone.

Felix
Did you tell your friends? I just walked past them and they were noticeably silent.

Changbin

Yes, I did. Is that a problem? You haven't told anyone else, have you?

Felix
Of course not! It was clear that we were just a one-time thing. You and Me? Nonsense! This is my secret to keep, and it's embarrassing.

Changbin

They won't tell anyone.

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Changbin, Jisung, and Chan returned to their dorm after school, and Jisung brought up Felix's turtleneck.

"Did you see Felix today? He was wearing a turtleneck. Did he get hickeys?" Jisung asked.

Changbin nodded and shared the messages he exchanged with Felix earlier.

"What an asshole! Being with you is embarrassing for him?" Chan exclaimed. "You should find someone better for hooking up."

Jisung interjected, "I'm not surprised. Felix hasn't changed at all."

Changbin and Chan both looked at Jisung, curious about what he meant. Jisung elaborated, "Remember when Felix was with that rich guy last year, the CEO of something big? Or with another, this year, who picked him up from school in a car more expensive than our entire school. He is into cool rich guys. It's just Felix being Felix. "

Changbin sighed and said, "I know, but it's not like I'm looking for anything serious with him. It's just a casual thing. And you know it is still the best sex in my life without any relationship problems except my ego. I need that, you know"

Chan nodded in agreement and added, "Okay, right, just have fun, don't get too attached and stop that if you will feel uncomfortable"

"Okay, Mom," he said in a child's voice. "In any case, please, don't tell anyone about me and him, okay?"

"Okay," answered his friends.