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Chapter 5 - Vulnerable

Upon entering the café, a middle-aged woman greeted the two high schoolers with a very huge smile. Mark said her name was Yewon, a friend of his mom. Mark introduced Donghyuck as a schoolmate and Aunt Yewon was so kind even to him. He noticed that the lady was so fond of the brat, like she was talking to her own son. She didn't even make them pay, she was just too happy to see 'Minhyung-ah' again as she calls him.

Donghyuck ordered Blueberry cheesecake and Strawberry ice cream while Mark had a slice of Red Velvet. They ate without saying a word to each other but it didn't bother Donghyuck at all, he had no intention of talking with the guy and exchanging rude words with him while eating. He's just enjoying the food as the lizard was right. Aunt Yewon indeed makes the best dessert on this planet.

When they were about to leave, Yewon told them to come again and she even hugged Mark so tight. She said that she will be visiting his mom later.

It's quarter to five when they left Aunt Yewon's cafe. In Donghyuck's estimation, they'll be home before 8. He will just tell Taeyong that he made a group project in a classmate's house.

"What the flying fuck?!" He heard Mark whisper-shouted when it suddenly rains. "Yah! C'mon!" Even before he could utter a word, the guy quickly yanked him on the arm, dragging him to the nearest structure to take shelter.

"What are we gonna do?" He casted Mark a questioning glance, it looks like the rain won't stop any time soon and they still need to walk a few blocks to get to the train station.

"I don't know." Mark answered, annoyed. Well, he's been feeling a bit sick since this morning. Now, with the rain, it may become the final trigger for a cold. "Do you have an umbrella?"

"If I do, then we shouldn't be standing here, waiting for the rain to stop. Duh!"

Mark scratched the back of his head. "Then maybe you have a jacket?"

"I don't have any..."

"Tch!"

Donghyuck watched as the other rummaged inside his backpack, looking pissed and all. "Got anything in your pocket, DoraeMork?" He teased, wanting to push his button further.

Mark just scoffed at his joke then pulled out a gray hoodie. "Take this!"

The gesture made Donghyuck's eyebrow arched. "How 'bout you?"

"I can manage."

He gulped while staring at the hoodie, undecided whether to accept it or not.

"Just take it, will you? I was the one who dragged you in here after all."

The answer made him nod, it's good to know stupid Mork Lee can still be logical.

Donghyuck took another glance at the hoodie before accepting it. "G-Good... at least you still have some shame in your body."

"Tss! Just wear it, princess. Stop whining."

He just scowled and unfolded it then looked back at Mark. "Why don't we just share it?"

"What—"

He cut off the other by making one swift move to put his arms over Mark's shoulder and hovered the hoodie over their heads. "See? We can fit together." He subconsciously smiled. "Let's go."

"Wait, Lee Dong—" Mark had no choice but to follow him as he still had his arm over his shoulder. "Tss, fine, whatever."

When the other finally gave in, Donghyuck smiled wider. He was about to make some sassy comments but he only stiffened when Mark's hand clutched his own one that was gripping on the side of the hoodie.