"We have a lot to say to them," Jungwon silently chuckles. Kissing like that was risky and they were bound to get caught (especially by Sunoo and Jake) but it is what it is.
"I think we have to decide about ourselves first," Jay murmurs, hugging Jungwon against the bed.
"Well..." Jungwon starts hesitantly, his words barely traipsing towards a finished sentence. Don't think about it. He's learned that sometimes it's better to just do it. "I...think I like you." Jungwon frowns.
He feels bad about it, just hoping that that didn't ruin it. Jungwon just needs more time, and hopefully Jay will be willing to wait. But it feels so selfish, it feels horrible.
"That's a huge improvement from before, is it not?" Jay asks, moving aside to lay beside him. After they had left Heeseung's place-fairly early-the two found themselves in Jay's room this time. Pressed against the bed, a shared blanket, and Jay's jacket still hanging on Jungwon's frame despite him having changed into pajamas because he claims that it keeps him warm.
Jungwon nods, smiling gently. It always feels like magic that Jay is able to soothe his nerves so easily. "Yeah. I think I got this, hyung."
"Take the time you need. There's no rush."
"Okay," Jungwon says, lifting the blanket above his shoulder. "Can I sleep here? And we can attend classes again tomorrow, I need to catch up."
Jungwon's grown fond of the tender action when Jay moves an arm around his waist. It's the small actions-or all of the actions including the lack of thereof-that gets his heart jumping like this. He likes Jay. His heart tells him that. But his mind, the part of his mind that had been controlled by his parents entirely, makes him unable to admit that.
"Sure. I don't mind. I just may have classes before you do, okay?"
"Then I'll just wake up when you do," Jungwon says, getting closer. Jay's heart swells. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight, Won-ah."
Jungwon pulls back, an endearing crinkle to his eyes as he smiles softly. Despite the lack of light, it still appears as if his eyes were twinkling.
"What is it?" Jay asked him.
"I..." Jungwon shakes his head instead of finishing his sentence. Instead, he moves forward to press a small peck on Jay's lips. I like you, it says, because he couldn't say it himself. And Jay grins, tugging him closer, feeding off of the warmth of his body; I like you too.
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Jay rests his hands against the armrest, leaning over to peer at Jungwon's crowded laptop. "You okay? That seems like a lot."
"It's fine. It will take a while but they gave me extra time anyway." He switches his gaze from his screen to Jay. "Don't worry about it."
"I'm going to be sick," Riki says.
"No seriously, as much as I couldn't stand Sunoo and Riki being lovey dovey, this is far far worse." Jake fakes a shudder.
