Chapter 9

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Sure enough, Jeongin wasn't even speaking to Minho. Instead, he was ogling - moments from drooling really - at the exposed skin of Minho's legs. "Man down." Felix said, eyes also locked on the expanse of skin. "He needs an emergency evacuation."

Before any of them can get up and rescue their fallen comrade, Jeongin is walking backwards away from the counter, then shuffling over to them. He looks appropriately embarrassed and rubs his eyes to process what had just happened.

Jisung rested his hand on Jeongin's. "Did you even say anything?"

Jeongin shakes his head. "I'm sorry hyung, I think this guy might just be out of our league."

Resigned as a group, they decided to pack up and leave. Jisung mumbles something about returning the next day to see if maybe it was all just a fluke. Hyunjin is about to piggyback on that idea when the door to the cafe bursts open. A girl that looks a bit older than them runs past all the customers and tables to the counter.

Minho is completely oblivious to this until the girl taps on his shoulder. This seems to pull the barista out of whatever daze he's apparently been in all day, and his head pops up. "Mina? You're late." He pouts. "I have so much homework to do."

"I know, I'm sorry, I'll make it up to! Anything fun happen today?"

"Nope, there's nothing happening now either. Are you good if I leave, Noona?"

"Of course, have a good day! Don't study too hard!"

Minho disappears to the back part of the cafe, coming out a few minutes later with a backpack. As he walks past the group of flirtatious men, Seungmin reaches out and grabs his arm. Minho stops in his tracks, staring them all down and lightly tugging at his arm. Seungmin doesn't let go. "Can I help you?"

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