To Be Loved... (BOOK 1)

The Truth

"I wanna go home with you." Felix sat on the edge of his bed and watched me put the clothes I originally came with back on. I was hesitant to let him come with me due to last night's events, but I felt like that's exactly why he wanted to. He was probably paranoid I'd have the same outcome as Jisung if I told my parents about him; but little did he know, my mom had already gone out of her way to call him 'adorable'. Glad to know that was all bullshit. I thought she was actually being supportive for once.

Once I was dressed, I got behind him on the bed and pulled his back towards my chest. "My house isn't very entertaining." I didn't want to say no, but I didn't necessarily want to say yes either.

"But you'll be there." He took my arms and wrapped them around himself. He seemed so tiny compared to me.

"Alright, fine." I gave in. "Let's go." I stood us both up and held him in my arms. I somehow almost forgot the other passenger. "Wooyoung!" I shouted.

"Coming!" He screamed.

Minho appeared from up the stairs first. "Is he going with you?" I nodded. "Okay, just be careful." Wooyoung came next to Minho. "Where's San?" He asked him.

"Bedroom." He was quiet. Weird. He came down the stairs after we all said goodbye to Minho and got into my car. He still seemed upset as he stared out the window.

"Woo, you okay?" I asked, looking at him through my rear view mirror.

"I hate him." I knew he was serious too.

"What happened?" He looked like he was about to cry.

"Do you wanna come to Hyunjin's house too?" Felix turned around and asked.

"No, it's okay. I don't want to bother you guys."

"You wouldn't be bothering us. Just come over."

Wooyoung finally accepted the invitation. I pulled into my driveway, not looking forward to walking inside my house. My dad was at work so I only had to deal with my mom. I opened the front door to hear her washing dishes in the kitchen.

"Mom, I'm home." The three of us walked in to properly greet her. She turned around and wasn't expecting two other people with me.

"Hi, Wooyoung."

"Hi, Mrs. Hwang." He still didn't sound like his usual self and she quickly took notice, but chose to leave it be.

"Hi, Mrs. Hwang, I'm Felix." He introduced.

"Felix!" She beamed. Fucking faker. "I've already heard so much about you." I clenched my jaw, trying to stay quiet. She was lying to his face and he knew it too, but still faked a smile.

"We'll be in my room." I led the two of them away from her as they followed and sat on bed as I began to pace back and forth.

"Hyunjin?" Felix sounded nervous. I looked up at him and stopped in my tracks. "Who is that?" Me and Wooyoung's eyes went wide at the same time. He knew exactly what Felix was talking about without looking. The painting of him.

"Oh my god." I whispered, feeling beyond embarrassed. Well it's not like I can lie, it's very much Felix. I went over and picked it up to hand to him.

"Is this...me?" He scanned the canvas with an unreadable expression. He probably thinks I'm a creep now.

"Yeah." I held the back of my neck with both hands, bringing my elbows together.

"Hyunjin, this is amazing." He looked back at me with admiration. "I already knew you were good, but this? This is amazing. You're so talented." No one's ever really complimented my work to that extent before. He handed it back to me and stood up, bringing me in for a kiss.