Everything Has Changed /Hyunho/

36 - Secret

Felix hasn't been alone with Hyunjin ever since that moment they shared in a claustrophobic meeting room.

He's been wanting to talk to him, but there just wasn't any opportunity.
Until now.
They have a scheduled live today and they're doing it in one of many recording studios.

- Heeey Feelix... - Hyunjin arrives in his style.

- Come on in, I got everything set up here, camera and all.

- Okay... stays, here we come...

The live is nice, just comfy and nice. They snuggle at a sofa and listen to some slow music. It is calm and sweet, just like Hyunlix itself.

Once the live was over, they turn off everything and head out. Hands in pockets and red noses from a brisky evening air.

- Hyunjin...

- Yup?

- I've been wanting to talk with you about something.

- Yeah, of course. What's up?

- Well, about that horrible cocktail party...I mean, it was a horrible party, wasn't it?

- It definitely was. People surrounded us so fast... I felt like I was suffocating in the crowd. It's good Chan saved you.

- I try to be nice and professional, but sometimes...

Hyunjin looked at his sad face, sunshine was turned off. It must have been really bad for Felix to react like this. Because he never complains, never gives up. He is Chan's rock in a little package.

- You should tell Chan how these crowded meetings make you feel.

- That's the thing, I can't talk with Chan the way I can talk with you. You calm me down, like... I can tell you anything.

- I'm here for you.

- At the party, did people touch you, put their hands on you?

- Hands?

- Yeah, like on your arms and back... like, they were all trying to get my attention. I think I just stood there frozen.

- Fuck... that's not okay.

- Maybe I'm over exaggerating...

- You're not. People can't just touch you, and put hands all over you. Not for getting your attention, not because they like you, or for any other reason. There is a line. I'll talk to Chan.

- Ok.

Felix suddenly moves to an unexpected theme:
- Anyway, about that kiss... I just needed it at that moment. I don't know why.

- I know, you were stressed. Hey, I know like a million girls that would kill for that kiss.

- A million, ha?

- There's that smile that lights up a night! Yes, I have a list of their names on your IG account.

Felix's deep laughter is finally heard.
- Hug?

Hyunjin opens his arms invitingly.
Felix leans into a hug and inhales his scent. He could stay like this for a long time. He really doesn't want to let go.

But Hyunjin speaks up again:
- You know what we need? We need alcohol.

Felix then steps on his toes to come a bit closer to Hyunjin and leans in for another kiss. Hyunjin leans in too, and they connect their lips in a soft, relieving kiss.
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- Felix...? - Hyunjin says quietly and timidly.

- Mhm?

- I have to tell you....... I have someone, like seriously dating someone. I can't kiss you any more.

- Well, that someone is very lucky to have you.

- Oh I don't know about that, I can be difficult.

- No. You are wonderful. - he says and doesn't feel one bit sorry.

Hyunjin has a flashback to two years ago. Two of them had been having secret make out sessions at a dance studio. Those were not just little kisses, it was steamy and hot. They never really talked about it.

Fans rightfully noticed they were all touchy and needy at the time. But, they were both free and single then, it was different.

-  So... can we keep this kiss a secret? - he asks.

- Of course. You know we can. - Felix replies implying to all the past cases that nobody ever found out.

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