𝖲𝗎𝗋𝗏𝗂𝗏𝖺𝗅 | 𝖧𝖺𝗈𝖻𝗂𝗇

Chapter 9:

"This is usually how horror movies go" Zhanghao said, attentively trying not to trip even though he couldn't see anything.

"Hey, you're too cute to be killed" Hanbin snorted at Zhanghao's disgusted face, halting in his steps when they reached their destination.

"Are we here?" Zhanghao asked.

"You can open your eyes now" Hanbin whispered, still holding onto one of Zhanghao's hand, but standing besides him now.

Zhanghao slowly opened his eyes, gasping once he saw the scenery in front of him.

There was a medium sized lake right in front of him, full of lotus flowers alongside others, and probably lots of animals, too. A big Sakura tree hovering right over it.

The moonlight shone on it, making it look even prettier.

"Oh wow, it's beautiful" Zhanghao mumbled, staring at the full moon which was able to be seen from this part of the woods.

"I know, right?" Hanbin smiled, happy that Zhanghao liked it as much as he did.

"You know, the first time I came back here, I couldn't think about anything else than wanting to bring you here" Hanbin spoke, sitting down onto the soft grass.

Zhanghao joined him, sitting down besides Hanbin and laying his head onto the youngers shoulder.

Hanbin was shocked to say, at least.

Just as he was about to speak, Zhanghao shushed him. "Don't ruin the moment by speaking"

Hanbin laughed, throwing his head back.

"Why'd you want to show me this place?" Zhanghao asked, after a moment of silence.

"I don't know. I guess it reminded me of you, somehow. Calm, beautiful and my favorite place to be at. Or in your case, my favorite person to be with" Hanbin spoke, serious as he stared at the water moving slightly because of the wind.

Zhanghao lifted his head, looking into Hanbins hazel eyes. He smiled cutely, whispering a "thank you"

"I guess I also like spending time with you" Zhanghao shrugged, pretending like he didn't care.

"You love spending time with me, admit it" Hanbin started ticking Zhanghao, who couldn't stop laughing.

"S-stop, hey!" Zhanghao tried to stop him, but it was to no use. Suddenly Hanbin was hovering over the older boy, who was laying down on the grass.

"You're heavy" Zhanghao complained, out of breath.

"And you look absolutely gorgeous in this position" Hanbin smirked, holding Zhanghao's hands over his head.

"You pervert! Let me go"

"Sorry" Hanbin apologized, but with no plan to move away.

"D-don't we have to go back?" Zhanghao wondered, his voice going higher as he spoke.

"Awh, you already want to leave?" The younger boy pouted, looking too fucking cute.

Hanbin let the younger go, but still laid down besides him.

"What was your happiest moment in life, hao hyung?" Hanbin asked, randomly.

Zhanghao thought about it for a moment. "I don't really recall much from my childhood, but there was a day, where me, mom and dad had went out to eat, which we didn't do often, and I don't know. We were so happy and the food was delicious, the atmosphere great. It was just the perfect day"

"What about you, hanbinnie?" Zhanghao was so absorbed into the mood, that he didn't even notice the nickname slipping.

"Keep calling me that, please" Hanbin pleaded, thinking about a moment where he was really happy.

"I guess it was when I started to loose weight. I've never been alright with my own body before, and when I started working out more I started to feel more confident, which made me happy. But honestly?" Hanbin explained, looking at Zhanghao.

"Right now, this moment, definitely tops it"

"You're really something else" Zhanghao laughed.

"We might really need to go back" Hanbin stated, looking at his watch.

He stood up, holding out a hand for Zhanghao to help himself up.

"Thank you" Zhanghao took it, and it was like a natural reaction, intertwining their fingers.

"Let's go, remember the path" Hanbin led them, walking steadily.

"I hope we don't get caught" Zhanghao mumbled, covering his hand with the hoodie, since it was getting colder.

"You okay?" Hanbin asked.

"Yeah, just a bit cold"

"Then let's hurry" They started walking a bit faster, until the were full on running through the woods, hand in hand.

They started laughing, stopping only when they were out of breath.

"If you're tired for practice tomorrow, it's not my fault" Hanbin smiled.

"Oh no, I'll say it's completely your fault" Zhanghao poked hanbins chest.

"Aww, you want everyone to know we spent time together?"

"You know what? I don't have the energy for this right now. Let's go inside" Zhanghao sighed, giving up.

"Stay silent" Hanbin whispered, to which the older boy nodded.

They sneaked in much faster, stopping only once they were in front of Zhanghao's dorm room.

"Thank you for bringing me there, Hanbin. I appreciate it" Zhanghao muttered, holding his own hands in front of his body.

"Whenever you want, Hao hyung." Hanbin smiled.

"Good Night, Dream of me" He said lastly, walking closer to Zhanghao, until their bodies were only millimeters apart.

Hanbin held onto Zhanghao's face softly, scared he would accidentally hurt him. He caressed Zhanghao's cheek, before placing a light kiss onto it.

He then backed away again, smiling before walking away to his own room, without muttering another word.

They both went to sleep with a smile on their face that night.