In this cruel world, there was you.

fourty-five

Heeseung and Ni-ki were currently on their seventh round of bowling, where they decided to take a break and get drinks.

"Hyung I have question that I have been dying to ask you!" Ni-ki says as he takes a sip from his coke.

"And what would that be? How can someone be so handsome? Well you see-" Heeseung starts.

"No! Not that. I was wondering if anyone knows about you and Jakes relationship? And if not, do you get flirted with or asked out a lot?" The younger boy asks curiously.

"Hmm well, we haven't told anyone explicitly. I have feeling some people know but to be honest it doesn't bother me. Oh and yes we all get flirted with, even Jay does despite being the only one in an open relationship with Yunjin. Why?!" Heeseung replies, curious as to why Ni-ki wanted to know.

"Well it's just, with Me and Jungwon, we don't really care if anyone knows but it doesn't matter either because we're not the centre of the schools attention and no one has picked on us or you... but Sunoo got bullied so much for something he couldn't control. He wasn't even out, it was just based on stereotypes that people assumed his sexuality. I'm just worried because if he and Sunghoon do finally just get together.. will people hate him again? Sunghoon is desired by literally everyone and I'm glad he likes Sunoo, I don't know I'm just scared." Ni-ki rambles, his voice high in worry before taking another sip of his drink.

"You make a good point, some people are so cruel in this world. I don't know what will happen but he'll need Hoon to get him through it. We should all just be there for them, especially for Sunoo. Remember you and Jungwon aren't alone anymore, you have us now and we will beat up anyone who lays a finger on Sunoo, okay?" The older boy says, stroking Ni-ki's head for reassurance.

"Thank you hyung, okay let's go back to bowling!" The younger boy replies running back to the bowling lane.

Whilst the duo were still having their highly competitive game of bowling, Sunoo and Jungwon were currently looking at accessories for the dance. Sunoo had settled on wearing a blue blouse with some black trousers, a black tie and of course, a black blazer to match.

After 20 minutes over debating which pair of earrings would suit him more, Sunoo had finished choosing his accessories along with Jungwon who was currently paying for his.

"WE DID IT!" Sunoo says, hugging Jungwon because they managed to get everything so last minute.

"And just in time! We should meet the others soon. When are you going to do your hair by the way?" Jungwon questions the black-haired boy.

"Well, I would do it today but I have a feeling I might see Hoon today... so tomorrow morning. You better be round to help." Sunoo giggles.

"Fine, I will!" Jungwon says, before the two head to the boba shop to meet the others.

When they arrive, Heeseung and Ni-ki are still not there so the duo decide to get some food since both of their stomachs were rumbling.

"You'd think for two people who barely need anything they'd actually turn up on time but whatever." Jungwon comments about Heeseung and Ni-ki.

"I know right! Maybe we should text Riki and make sure they're alright." Sunoo suggests to which Jungwon gets out his phone and does just that.

"He says they'll come here in 10 minutes? They better have a good excuse." The dimple-cheeked boy says.

"I'm sure they were just busy! I still can't believe the dance is tomorrow. Oh my god the performance is tomorrow too.. I'm so scared." The black-haired realises.

"Hey, we've been through this Sun. You're gonna be amazing. I believe in you, everyone does." Jungwon replies in order to comfort his friend.

"You're right, I might discuss having a quick practice session with Heeseung later today." Sunoo says before taking a bite of his lunch.