26 | The Night is Young

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The school's gym was almost unrecognizable, hidden by the layers of decorations the student council put up. There was an obvious 'Red Carpet' theme. If not obvious by the literal red carpet that led into the dance, then by the fake paparazzi flashing pictures of students as they arrived. —Most likely the school's photography and yearbook clubs.

Beomgyu obviously had to pose for the cameras because who wouldn't if they were in his position? He had his shit on. And not to mention the pretty boy on his arm? It's honestly an understatement to say that Beomgyu is feeling himself.

"Try not to look too cocky in the pictures, Gyu," Taehyun spoke into Beomgyu's ear, a teasing smile on his face paired with an equally teasing glint in the look he gave the older.

"Trust me, you'd understand if you were in my shoes," Beomgyu replied, nothing except pure adoration in his entire demeanor. The couple shared a look before they were pulled off to a photo station by Yeonjun.

"Should we take ones all together or separately first?" the eldest inquired once he rounded up the group.

"We should do them all together first. But, have Soobin go first since he's here alone," Beomgyu was quick to supply, his words turning into tease toward the end.

"Wah.. the lack of respect.." Soobin started, his jaw loose. "At least add a hyung at the end if I'm about to be fifth-wheeling all night," he said in a whiny voice.

"Maybe if you earn it," Beomgyu rebutted. He laughed as he dodged an attempted smack to his shoulder.

"Whatever, let's just hurry up, we're not the only ones who want to take pictures here," Yeonjun said, shoo-ing Soobin into his place.

"You're just gonna stand for this disrespect, hyung?" Soobin incredulously spoke, his eyebrows practically touching his hairline.

Yeonjun snorted. "As long as it isn't me."

Following a short bout of laughter from the friend group, Yeonjun started taking Soobin's photos. The group was hyping him up for his first few poses; they all had to admit that their best friend looked fine as hell tonight. That was until he pulled out his fuckass anime poses (facepalm). The whoops ultimately turned into boos, with Beomgyu leading the bandwagon.

It was then that Beomgyu noticed Taehyun's hand slipping out of his. He looked to the side to see Taehyun hugging someone. The face didn't look familiar to Beomgyu, but based on their greetings, it seemed Taehyun was very well acquainted with the male.

Beomgyu couldn't help the soured expression on his face. "Taehyunnie?"

Taehyun turned around at the call. He caught one glance at Beomgyu's face and the corners of his lips lifted into a teasing smile. "Beomie?" he spoke in the same tone as Beomgyu. He had to suppress a laugh as he turned away.

"Who's that, hyung?" the person Taehyun was talking to, Jungwon, asked.

"That's Beomgyu," Taehyun couldn't control the snicker that interrupted his sentence.

"Oh, the one you rejected?" he genuinely inquired. God bless Jungwon's innocent little heart.

Taehyun's cheeks reddened as he cleared his throat. "Actually, um.. W-we're dating now.." he timidly mumbled.

"Oh, congratulations~ That'll be a fun story to tell the kids," Jungwon remarked with a smirk.

Taehyun had to cover his steadily reddening face at the mention of kids. He slapped Jungwon on the chest as the other laughed, "You're insane.."

"Taehyunnie~" came Yeonjun's voice following their interaction. "It's time for the group pictures."

"Oh, do you need someone to take them, hyung?" Jungwon inserted with a smile, his dimple popping up on display.

"Oh, that'd be nice, Wonnie. Thanks," Yeonjun accepted the offer with a gracious smile. He handed his phone to Jungwon and pulled Taehyun to join the rest of the group.

Yeonjun and Beomgyu were on the outside with Hueningkai and Taehyun to their sides and Soobin in the middle. They all slung their arms over each other's shoulders, with the exception of Soobin with his arms resting on Taehyun and Kai's waists.

"Okay, everybody say, 'Yeonjun smells like cheese!~'" Soobin exclaimed. And of course, the maknaes followed right behind him, all saying the same thing simultaneously.

"Yah~ Can we be serious for once?" Yeonjun complained, his voice whiny and words dragging. The way he talked made it obvious that there was a pout on his face

"I thought you were okay with disrespect, Yeonjun-ah?" Soobin teased as they repositioned themselves for the next picture.

"Shut up, Choi Soobin.. Let's just get these pictures over with already," the eldest responded in a sulky tone.

After the group pictures, it was Taehyun and Beomgyu's turn.

Taehyun frowned at the substantial distance between him and his boyfriend. "Beomie?.. Come closer.." he beckoned the elder toward him.

"Hm? You want a picture with me?" Beomgyu pointed to himself incredulously.

"Who else?" Taehyun complained.

"Well, I thought you'd want a picture with that other guy judging by the way you ditched me for him," Beomgyu sulked, his words coming out distasteful.

"Beomgyu.. I'm sorry, I just wanted to tease you~" Taehyun said with a chuckle, stepping closer to Beomgyu.

"That wasn't very nice.." Beomgyu pouted.

"You just look so cute when you're jealous." Taehyun placed a hand on Beomgyu's cheek and looked into his eyes. "Don't worry, baby, that's just Jungwon."

Taehyun removed his hand to gesture to the cameraman.  He looked slightly awkward, staring and waiting for the couple to be ready to get their picture taken.

"Gyu, this is Jungwon. Jungwon, this is Beomgyu, my boyfriend."

They both awkwardly waved at each other before Taehyun turned to Beomgyu, "No more jealousy, right?"

"..You're so peculiar, Taehyunnie."

Taehyun smiled. "So you're not upset anymore, right? Or do you need me to kiss it better?" Taehyun laughed as Beomgyu's face grew red.

"Now let's take our pictures already!" Taehyun grabbed Beomgyu's hand and pulled him back in front of the photo station.

Beomgyu's hands immediately came to wrap around Taehyun's waist as they stood in front of the camera. He rested his chin on Taehyun's shoulder, and the younger took the liberty to turn his head slightly to the side so his nose was poking into Beomgyu's cheek. The action incited simultaneous smiles on their lips. Their eyes came to a close just before the flash of the camera went off.































quite conflicted about posting this part, but I couldn't think of a better way to conclude the chapter
yolo ig 💀

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