Blue Water Lilies - Hyunlix

Pleasant Surprises - Hyunjin

KangHee Kim's exhibition at Hyunjin's museum was about to start. It was a project he held dearly since it involved one his favorite forms of expression: photography. Hyunjin fell in love with Kim's work when he discovered it at one of gallery rounds, it was an instant connection, love at first sight. By impulse, he acquired several pieces of the Street Errands series and he had to give them a space in his museum so the world could delight at their sight.

Every time, before any museum opening might, Jinnie took a few minutes to do his own round, alone, capturing every detail, taking in the whole experience, everything had to be perfect. It was stressing but at the same time thrilling. Museum employees were buzzing around, his presence added a little more pressure to their tasks, he wasn't the most expressive or friendly of bosses, but he wasn't a cranky man, he was just silent.

As soon as he made it in front of the last photograph, he let out a sigh, there were lots of expectations and he had the inkling that it was going to be a big night.

***

Jisung went to Felix's house, he was in a pickle about his wardrobe for the evening, and according Jisung himself, he had better taste than the brunette and this was an special occasion. Even when it was just a suit, he had to rock it like he should.

— How do I look?

— I'd look better... but you don't look that bad. You'll do great, you'll see. — Jisung teased as he tried to calm his friend down, he was more stressed than normal.

They heard someone honking outside the house and Felix took it as the sign to leave, it was Chris.

— Good luck Lixxie. — Jisung hugged him tightly.

— Thank you, dear. I love you. Don't bring anyone home. — Felix warned him playfully. Soon he was outside and there was Chris.

— Chris, hey!

— Oh wow! Looking good!

— Do you think so? Thank you. I did what I could... Well, it was Jisung who did it.

— You look sharp, let's go, it's about to start.

***

All guests started to arrive at the museum, and as he usually did, Hyunjin stood at the entrance to greet each and every one of them. This part he didn't like, more than half of them he hadn't seen or met once in his life, but they did know him and it was part of his duty, yet, learning to enjoy it was difficult. He saw a familiar face in the middle of the crowd, a soft smile on his face, it was Chris and he was with a younger, slim man with dark hair and fine features, it was probably this Felix his friend had been raving about.

— Chris, great to see you, — Hyunjin wasn't one to do skinship, but this was his close friend and this type of event got him on edge, so he took the chance and hugged him tight.

— you know I wouldn't miss it for the world! Besides, I needed to bring Felix. — Chan replied with the biggest smile.

— Nice to meet you, Hwang Hyunjin — the blonde bowed slightly — Chris has told me great things about you.

— Hi, likewise, Lee Felix. — He bowed as well and was acting rather shy. Even when Chris hadn't told him much about Hyunjin, he didn't expect him to be so attractive. "This isn't the time or place to think about those things, Lee Felix. Behave!", he thought and tried to stay in the moment.

— It's kind of a busy night here at the museum, we have this opening... Do you mind if we speak before the ceremony? — Hyunjin asked Felix, as Chris gestured to leave for a drink and give some space for both of them.