like a volcano | minsung (and a hell lot of other ships) ✓

𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒.

So..." Seungmin said, taking a sip of his boba.
"What are we gonna do..?" Jeongin wiggled his eyebrows at Felix, who slapped his shoulder.
"Shut up," Felix sadly took a bite of his burgah (a/n: tHeRe'S a piEcE oF pOiNeApPLe iN mOi bOuRgAh)

"So we need to decide how he's gonna notice you," Jisung took a bite of another piece of his favourite cheesecake.
"But he's already done so," Seungmin said.
"How? When? Why?" Felix exclaimed.
"When he praised your fashion," Seungmin replied.
"Wow, so all we need is a dress up party!" Jisung lit up.

"And you're gonna give him a gift," Jeongin had not shut up ever since he knew Felix's little illness. "He's gonna buy you flowers and take you on dates and all that shit, he's gonna take you to a beach and serenade you your favourite songs, he looks rich asf tho,"

"And he's gonna see a crab and think it's a scorpion, then he's gonna jump 50 miles in the air, trip over his guitar and scream his head off while burning his favourite shirt. And probably drown in the sea." Seungmin said calmly. Jisung and Jeongin gave him the glare.

"I'm trying to delulufy Felix over here, and it's working too." Jeongin said scornfully.
"We need to calm his nerves so that he can do something," Jisung said. "Don't scare him. We need him to be prepared."
"Yeah, but remember to not give him false hope, guys, we don't know anything about Hyunjin," Seungmin took another sip.
"Yeah, but we can try at least?" Felix spoke up.

Jisung smiled. "See, Seungmin, his confidence is increasing. And you're always protective over us. Let Felix try. He's obviously head over heels for the guy. He's observing him from months, and we're all friends too. We have an idea that he's a good guy." He was speaking mainly to Felix than Seungmin, to ease his worry.

"I agree. But he needs to know of this talk. So, when are you gonna confess?"
Seungmin asked Felix.
"Today?" Jeongin asked. "But I think, the sooner, the better, because you know.."
Seungmin said, "Jeongin's right. The sooner you do it, the sooner you'll know. So should we go to the mall already?"
"Right now, Seungmin?" Jisung asked.
"Yes right now. Felix, you have money for brands, don't you?"
"Yeah, I'm not very far behind Hyunjin myself," Felix managed a smile.

So they set off, far from the cafe in the streets of Seoul to buy clothes. It was fun, so much fun. They went to the arcade. Jeongin bought iced water only to splash them all with it, as his treat for their succes. They even went to collect large ice creams as a treat from Jisung for them all. Felix behaved like a fashion model when he walked inside the Dior shop. They were pleasantly surprised when they saw Yeonjun and Soobin (his boyfriend) over there. Felix chose shirts to wear while Jeongin and Jisung played rock paper scissors with a shirt they both liked.

Jeongin won, so Jisung and Seungmin ruffled his hair and Felix bought him the shirt. Seungmin liked the white sneakers, which Felix happily bought for him. Yeonjun helped Felix choose clothes for his outfit as Soobin kept spooking Jisung and Jeongin out, and teasing them with shoe polish. Felix gave Yeonjun and piggyback ride as he chose clothes, so Soobin also made Jisung give him a piggyback ride to tease Yeonjun.

After a while, Felix and Yeonjun were done picking clothes. Both Yeonjun and Felix carried heavy backs, which contained everything new; from earrings to shoes. Jisung, Jeongin and Seungmin stared open-mouthed. Soobin laughed, "You should get used to it soon or you'll be staring open-mouthed everytime."

"Are they pretty?" Yeonjun asked Soobin, showing him the shirt. Soobin kissed his cheek. "It's so pretty. You have amazing taste, I've always told you."
"I wanted to starve Beomgyu but I took pity and look what I bought," Yeonjun looked so excited. "If he spills cocoa over it again then I'm going to spill his existence out of the universe." His eyes twinkled.
"Sure, love," Soobin fondly ruffled his hair as they bid others their goodbyes.

Jisung, Jeongin and Felix awed while Seungmin said, "They could have gotten a room but no,"
"Oh shut up Seungmo. They were so cute," Jisung looked at their retreating figures fondly.
"They could be Hyunjin and Felix someday," Jeongin fluttered his eyelashes at Felix, to which he replied, "Shut up."
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Jisung walked Felix towards the decided spot. Felix was so nervous he was shaking. He looked very handsome, his clothes were very casual and his makeup subtle. No one could know, by looking at him, that he wanted to confess their blessings.

It was show time now. The guys had given Jisung their numbers, so Jisung told Hyunjin that Felix wanted to meet him in person. He was accompanying Felix for moral support.
"Ji... I don't think I'll be able to do it.." Felix sounded scared.
"Relax, Lixie.. I'm here. Nothing will happen. I'm sure that Hyunjin likes you too." Jisung said soothingly.

"But.. I get so nervous around him, I can't say a word, he's so beautiful I can only stare... I'm afraid I'll embarrass myself."
"It's okay Bokkie. You'll be cool. Look how pretty you look today. I don't think Hyunjin will not like you. You're amazing."
They arrived at the cafe. Hyunjin was standing there too, waiting for them. But he wasn't alone. Minho was there with him.

All air rushed from Felix's lungs when he looked at Hyunjin. His eyes, his well-sculptered nose and his full lips. His fashionable clothes and his soft long hair that he tied in a ponytail. Two locks fell on his face in the most eye-pleasing way. He looked terribly handsome, and even Jisung felt a bit intimidated. Minho looked good as well, dressed in all blacks.

He was waiting.. waiting... Looking around in boredom. With that disgustingly handsome face. Minho was busy on his phone.

"Go, Felix," Jisung said.
"No, please come with me," Felix begged.
So Jisung went along with him, and greeted Hyunjin and Minho. Hyunjin returned their greetings with a smile. Minho nodded. Felix went weak in the knees.
After a while Jisung excused himself, saying that he had important business to attend to. He could see Felix cursing his entire family tree with his eyes, but it was for the best. Jisung left and Minho followed. There was no place empty outside. To both Jisung and Minho's displeasure, they had to sit at one table. Minho continued scrolling and Jisung tapped his foot anxiously.

Now it was just Felix and Hyunjin. Felix tried to swallow the lump in his throat. Hyunjin smiled at him again and Felix thanked God that he was created in the same timeline as Hwang Hyunjin. Hyunjin broke the silence.

"How are you, Felix? It's been a long time since we saw each other," Hyunjin smiled.
His soft voice soothed Felix and he could muster up the strength to talk.
"Yeah.. it has been. How are you?"
"I'm better. Congratulations on coming third. You slayed your exams." He was still smiling.
"I wanted to say something," Felix began.
"Yeah?" Hyunjin said serenely.

"I have a crush on you. Since weeks and weeks.. I always admired you from afar. I couldn't find the strength to ask you. But my friends helped me and now I'm here talking to you.."

Hyunjin's smile faded.
Gone.
No, it wasn't happening.
It wasn't.

"But... Felix.. I'm sorry. I'm not interested in you like that. I'm straight"