Hug Me Under The Stars And Raindrops

Chapter 1

Jeongin knocked softly on Chris' bedroom door, glancing around to make sure that no one else was around.

"Come in?" Chris answered.

Jeongin opened the door quickly, shutting it behind him, "Can... I talk to you about... something weird?"

Chris raised his eyebrow and sat down on his bed, patting the spot beside him, "Of course, you can tell me anything!"

Jeongin walked over and sat down on the bed fiddling with his fingers, "Well... I've been having these dreams lately, since Seungmin and I shared a bed... and they're getting... really weird?" He turns and looks at Chris, "We get attacked by this huge heart creature with his army of little heart creatures and we all get lovey dovey while we also have police versions of ourselves going after us? I've had the same dream over and over, the only thing that's really changed in them is..."

"Is?" Chris asks, looking at him confused.

"Seungmin..." Jeongin looks away from him.

"Seungmin? What about Seungmin? Is he joining forces with the monster? That sounds pretty accurate for Seungmin." Chris jokes, trying to lighten the mood as Jeongin seemed so stressed.

"No... Well... he might as well have... with the way he's making me feel..." Jeongin mumbled the last part.

Chris heard him, "Oh?? How is he making you feel? You know I can always help with any disputes you kids have."

"We didn't fight. We've been attached to the hip like you guys always say we are... I... I think I might... I might like him more than just... my best friend?"

Chris looked at him, "Oh? How are you feeling? About him? What's making you think differently now?"

Jeongin looked at Chris seriously, "Okay, you can't tell ANYONE about this. Or... I'll make sure your bread is burnt for a month."

Chris put his hand to his mouth, acting like he's locking it, "I promise I won't say a word."

"Ever since I met Seungmin, like, back before we even knew all of you... I've kindahadahugecrushonhim..." Jeongin rushed the last part.

"Since then? And you're just now telling anyone?!" Chris looked at him with wide eyes.

"I wanted to take that secret to the grave... It's just... he's too perfect! He's got an amazing singing voice! He's a literal puppy! I can't... I'm not good enough for him..."

Chris shook his head, "Don't say that!! Look how much he loves you! You're attached at the hip! He's been your friend for so long, he cares about you. Listen, I think he would be super lucky to have you. You should say something! He's not dated anyone since he met you, and neither have you. You're pretty much dating as it is and passing it off as friendship but you guys do stuff that friends don't normally do. I mean, sure friends cuddle, but not like you guys do. Friends don't look at each other like you do. Someone who doesn't think you're good enough wouldn't look at you the way Seungmin does!"

"Because he's a puppy! Unconditional love! It's how puppies work! I can't ever tell him... I... thanks for letting me get it out... I'm gonna get out of your hair now..." Jeongin quickly got up and ran out of the room, shutting the door behind him before running into his own bedroom.

"WAIT!" Chris yelled after him but failing to get him.

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Felix is handing out brownies at Stray Kids before they open, having made enough for the night's special and enough for his friends to enjoy. He made sure to sneak a container of some into Chris' office first before walking out, "Okay! Brownie brownie brownie!! Come get a browniiiie!"