strawberry shortcake

26. discoveries

"Are those cats yours? Thought you lived in Australia?" Hyunjin scanned the modest apartment he found himself in. His heart skipped a beat at the sweet giggle that left Felix's lips as he made his way to the kitchen. "My brother's. I do live in Autralia." He visibly saddened at the mention of his brother and Hyunjin subtly leaned against the dining table while searching for answers. As much as he wanted to help the younger, it was rather a side quest to his many responsibilities.

Considering he even didn't know the lost brother's name or face, it would be quiet hard to find him. He imagined him as somewhat similar to Felix, freckled, small, very soft and bright. Just by that description, it wouldn't be impossible to find him, but it would be hard, and Seungmin would probably bite his head off.

"Still don't get any cues on him?" He decided to push a little further to get more answers. No matter how the broken look on the blonde's face made his heart sting, he needed details in order to be able to track him down.

The blonde shook his head while reaching to his tippy toes to higher cabinets for cups. Ready to make them both coffee, he huffed as soon as he landed back on his feet and silently cursed at Minho for putting everything so high.

Smiling, Hyunjin watched the way he struggled, finding his height adorable. He wasn't the tallest either, but still taller than the boy before him.

"Do you think I should inform the police? It's been like almost three months, that's a lot..." Felix thought out loud, pulling out capsules to the coffee maker and showed them to Hyunjin so he could pick which kind of coffee he'd like.

"I have no idea what any of these are." He admitted honestly, gaining a small giggle in response. "Okay. This one's caramel, this is vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, cappuccino, arabia, americano... These don't have as much caffeine in them. This one's really bitter and strong. Unlike that one, those two are really sweet and all of them are great iced." The boy stood so close to Hyunjin while explaining, it really tempted the ravenette to sneak his arm around the small waist and pull him even closer. The smile on his face was too adorable to resist.

"I'll try the caramel." He struggled to keep his hands to himself, so he rather gripped the table on his sides than listening to his urges. The last thing he wanted was to frighten the boy.

"Okay! Do you want it iced?" Felix asked right after with a happy smile and Hyunjin shook his head with a small no. Still leaning against the table he noticed the way Felix's eyes nervously flicked to him every few seconds.

There was a katana hanging on his shoulder and Felix could see the strapped knives under his shirt. It made him feel a bit threatened. There wasn't any danger as far as he was concerned, so why the weapons?

"I don't think contacting the police is a wise idea. They're idiots and your brother did tell you he was going somewhere away so they wouldn't take you too seriously." Hyunjin followed up on their previous conversation, his eyes following the blonde's every move. The way he moved so graciously in the small kitchen, his petite hands working the coffee machine like it was nothing. He could imagine him being a barista he would find himself falling for.

"But I know he's not safe." Felix spoke up firmly, causing Hyunjin to smirk to himself at his attitude. "Don't get upset with me, I believe you. That's why I'm offering to help."

"I'm sorry. It's just really frustrating.. I miss him a lot." Sighing, Felix sat down on a bar stool after passing Hyunjin his coffee. "I can help you, though I need more information."

"Can I send you some of his pictures? I don't have many though he usually takes photos with his cats or some silly filters." With a soft smile resting on his lips, Hyunjin watched the way the boy in front of him quietly scrolled on his phone until his phone buzzed.