sunwon - love bite

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In the midst of a PE class focused on balance activities, Sunoo and Jungwon find themselves attempting to walk past each other while balancing on a narrow bench.

Sunoo, concentrating on maintaining his balance, nearly falls over. In the nick of time, Jungwon reacts, catching Sunoo and preventing a potential fall.

Sunoo, flustered and grateful, stammers out a quick "Thanks," before trying to regain his balance. However, in the process, Jungwon unintentionally lets himself get a glimpse of Sunoo's scent, triggering him.

He suddenly lets go and rushes out of the class, leaving Sunoo confused and concerned.

Worried about Jungwon's sudden leave, Sunoo quickly follows him outside. He finds Jungwon in the boys locker room, visibly nervous.

"Hey, are you okay? What happened back there?" Sunoo questions in a concerned tone. Jungwon, taking a deep breath, replies as he fidgets with his fingers, "I... It's nothing, just needed some air. Sorry if I startled you."

Sunoo, offering a reassuring smile, reaches for Jungwon's back and gently rubs it in a circular motion. "No worries. But seriously, are you okay?"

"Yeah, let's head back in," Jungwon replies. Despite his words, there's a noticeable distance he's putting between them.

Sunoo, sensing something more, grabs Jungwon's wrist to stop him from leaving. "Wait, is this because of me?" He asks, tightening the grip around Jungwon's wrist.

Jungwon, looking into Sunoo's eyes, hurriedly replies, "No, Sun, it's not your fault. I promise." Sunoo releases his grip but still concerned. "Then what's going on?"

"It's... hard to explain. Let's just say sometimes things get a bit overwhelming," Jungwon, hesitantly speaks.

"Well, we're already out here. How about we skip class for a bit?" Sunoo suggests, receiving a nod in response. They find a bench and sit side by side. As they talk, Sunoo, feeling a sudden wave of fatigue, leans against Jungwon.

"Are you okay?" Jungwon questions, giving the other a concerned look. "Yeah, I just get tired and sick easily. It's normal," Sunoo admits with a sigh.

Jungwon, wanting to offer support, hands Sunoo his water bottle. "Here, take a sip. We can rest a bit longer if you need to." Sunoo, grateful, accepts the water and takes a sip.

"It's not normal to get tired and sick so easily," Jungwon observes with concern. Sunoo sighs, leaning back on the bench. "I have a weak immune system, there's not much I can do about it."

They sit in a comfortable silence for a moment until Jungwon, always one for spontaneity, gently nudges Sunoo, inviting him to lean on his shoulder.

Out of the blue, he playfully pinches Sunoo's cheek, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I want to keep doing this."

Surprisingly, Sunoo doesn't protest. Instead, he lets out a small chuckle, wincing a bit. "It hurts a little, you know," he admits.

Sunoo, despite the slight discomfort, finds himself strangely enjoying the attention. Maybe it's the genuine care behind Jungwon's actions that makes the temporary pain worthwhile.