𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐊 ✎ 𝐠𝐲𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐠 『zerobaseone』

S E V E N T E E N

"Cool, have you thought about confessing?" Gyuvin asked, hoping to the heavens that this man is not attracted to him.

'please, let it be anyone but me- but me AND Ricky' he wished.

"Not really, since it would be weird if I did. We aren't close enough for me to suddenly confess my attraction", Jiwoong let out a sigh as he pondered the situation. "Just picture someone suddenly confessing their love to you when you've only crossed paths a handful of times," he chuckled, finding the idea amusing. As they reached their destination at the bus stop, Jiwoong couldn't help but reflect on the peculiarity of such a scenario.

Gyuvin chuckled awkwardly and said, "Yeah, I wonder what that's like."

'WEIRD, IT FELT WEIRD!' he thought to himself as the scene when Ricky confessed to him came rushing through his mind.

"But I'm not sure, I'm okay with admiring him from a distance," Jiwoong said as he looked at the brown-haired boy with a small smile.

"Well, while they don't have a lover yet, it's not too late to try to make a move," Gyuvin shrugged as they boarded a barely occupied bus.

Jiwoong chuckled softly as he took a seat beside Gyuvin, who was gazing out of the window, captivated by the mesmerizing night sky. However, amidst his laughter, "I guess, but I'm not ready to be rejected yet," ,Jiwoong couldn't help but harbor a sense of uncertainty. Though he entertained the possibility, he couldn't shake off the fear of facing rejection. With a hint of uncertainty in his voice, "does he even know who I really am?", he wondered aloud.

'he...?'

"Dude, the whole campus knows you. Just say the word Jiwoong they'll immediately know that you're the handsome man from the economics department", Gyuvin laughed as he reassured the other.

"But- like- what does he think of me?!" Jiwoong exclaimed. He couldn't help but wonder about what the guy thought of him. He was desperate to know the opinion or perception that this person had formed about him. The uncertainty and curiosity were eating at him, making him anxious to find out the answer.

"Noth-"

"What do you think of me?" Jiwoong suddenly asked, interrupting Gyuvin's words.

Gyuvin was taken completely by surprise, bewildered and unsure about Jiwoong's meaning. 'SORRY WHAT?!', he was so overwhelmed with panic that he couldn't gather his thoughts and form a coherent response. After composing himself, he managed to utter, "Gorgeous and kind" in an attempt to divert the conversation, not wanting to delve deeper into the matter.

Jiwoong let out a soft chuckle and playfully rolled his eyes in response to the boy's answer. With a nonchalant attitude, he casually dismissed the comment with a simple "ah, whatever." Feeling a sense of ease, Jiwoong leaned his head onto Gyuvin's shoulder, finding comfort in him.

'again...'

Jiwoong, his voice barely audible, muttered, "dumbass". The two of them remained in their positions, not uttering a word, until they were close to reaching Gyuvin's destination.

"Are you gonna visit?", Gyuvin asked with a sense of urgency, gently tapping Jiwoong on the shoulder. In response, Jiwoong swiftly regained his composure, realizing that it was time to stand up as the other individual got up from their seat.

"Nah, I'm too tired", Jiwoong expressed his exhaustion and lack of energy with a tired tone, as he let out a yawn.

"You can stay at my place, Ricky will be there as well" Gyuvin offered. This invitation was made as they approached their building, its silhouette becoming more visible with each passing moment.