Pinwheel

25. Enticing

Jeonghan looked at the glass placed in front of him, finally tearing his gaze away from the brunette. He looked up at the man standing behind the counter with a smile.

"Someone sent this over for you." He went back to cleaning the glasses and placing them in the cabinet.

Jeonghan bit his lip. The day he first met Joshua still fresh as ever in his mind. He tried his best to conceal the smile tugging at the edge of his lips. The red liquid in the glass looked tempting but not more than the one who sent it over. He gazed away from the drink and at the person who bought it. Joshua didn't look back but Jeonghan could make out the soft rosey tint on his cheeks even through the dark lights. Joshua looked different yet the same as he did a few months ago in the same place. The day Jeonghan was enticed by him, today he was enchanted by him.

Should he go over to him? Would that be too much?

Jeonghan didn't want to seem pushy to the brunette so he stayed put. Smiling softly at their glasses and passing shy gazes was what they did. Lost in each other in this cruel world. Innocence was what they emitted in the contrasting atmosphere. Among the flashing lights, dark theme, blasting sensual music, alcohol and sexually deprived people, they stole innocent glances with shy smiles. Joshua had forgiven him and both of them knew that however they were too shy to initiate something.

How long had it been? probably over an hour. They did nothing but sit, losing themselves among the beautiful grins and glimmering eyes. Driving themselves a little closer to the edge, all they had to do now was let go and they could experience something more. Something so enticing, forcing them to lose their minds.

Joshua might have let out a soft yawn in the middle. He didn't want to. Almost embarrassed he peered at the mafia hoping he didn't see. Joshua's heart quickened it's pace when his eyes met the brown soft ones. He was smiling at him and for once Joshua didn't want to punch him for that teasing grin. Jeonghan stood up wrapping his coat around himself and Joshua took that as a signal to follow along. The mafia walked out of the bar with Joshua just close behind.

They stood in front of the entrance 5 feet apart. Joshua took the lead then, walking to the left, he took the bus as some asshole had managed to bump into his car's back. The bus stop wasn't too far away just a couple of blocks. They managed to walk all the way to the bus stop with no questions asked. Joshua stood at the far right corner leaving the left corner for Jeonghan. The next bus was just in a few minutes, luckily for Joshua.

Joshua chose to ignore the scowl and loud sigh from the mafia, a smile adorned his features knowing Jeonghan wanted to stay with him for longer just like him. The night was getting colder and Joshua could feel himself shivering. He glanced towards the mafia who was already looking at him. Jeonghan's hands buried deep in the pockets of his jeans, a faint smile enriching his features. Joshua never knew he would say this but the bus stop's lighting did Jeonghan natural beauty justice. He made a metal note to meet the mafia here more often.

The distance between them was killing them both. All they wanted to do was run over to the other and be wrapped in their embrace, forgetting the cold in their warmth. Jeonghan took one more glance at Joshua and took out his hands from his pockets. He took off his coat, sliding it off his arms. He looked at the coat in his hand for a second longer. Would Joshua take it? Uncertainty in his mind yet he decided to go for it, he placed the coat softly on the seat and slid it over the other end. He straightened up a little too quickly, leaning against the bus stop's side wall, his arms folded over his chest as he looked over the road avoiding the gaze on him.

Joshua looked at the coat. He shouldn't take it. Jeonghan must be cold as well, it was his fault he didn't bring a jacket with him so why should Jeonghan suffer the cold but the nervous and anxious look on the mafia's face and the cute blush was all it took for Joshua to realize, Jeonghan was unsure if he would accept it or not so he did. He picked up the coat from the seat, sliding his arms into it. He was almost immediately engulfed by warmth and Jeonghan's scent and he loved it. He turned to look at the mafia who had sparkling eyes boring back. The soft honk brought them out of their little world.