"The art room" - Seongjoong

Chapter 4

The group of friends made their way to college in Seonghwa's car, and Hongjoong couldn't help but be impressed by Seonghwa's driving skills as Seonghwa navigated the busy streets until he found an open spot in the crowded college parking lot.

As they all got out of the car, Mingi and Yunho continued their lively conversation while Seonghwa and Hongjoong headed toward the latter's locker.

Walking through the hallways, Hongjoong tried to act casual, but Hongjoong's nerves were getting the best of him. He was afraid of being seen together with Seonghwa by one of his friends.

Unfortunately, before they could make it to their destination, Wooyoung spotted them.

"KIM HONGJOONG," Hongjoong heard someone shout in his ears. Hongjoong nervously turned around as Wooyoung resumed talking loudly, "Explain yourself. No way you and Seonghwa are getting along now?" he said with a smirk plastered on his face.

Before Hongjoong could answer, Seonghwa jumped in, deadpanning, "He slept with me." Hongjoong was stunned, his jaw dropping in disbelief.

Seonghwa tried hard to keep a straight face while Wooyoung looked shocked for a moment, before breaking into a mischievous smile.

"You're lying," Hongjoong stuttered, feeling his face turning red.

Wooyoung's eyes twinkled with excitement.

"Oh really?" he asked, barely containing his amusement, "Tell me, how was it?" he added, winking at Hongjoong. Hongjoong felt like he was going to combust, his cheeks flaming hot and his heart racing with embarrassment.

"We just slept, Wooyoung," Hongjoong said firmly, his cheeks and ears flushing red with embarrassment, while Seonghwa couldn't help but feel entertained by Hongjoong's reaction.

"Come on, Hongjoong, spill the tea. Did he spank you? Did he make you scream his name?" Wooyoung asked with a mischievous grin, trying to push Hongjoong's buttons.

Hongjoong's face grew even redder. "No, Woo, he didn't do any of those things," he replied, feeling nervous about the topic.

Seonghwa decided to up the teasing a notch, saying, "Well, who knows what might happen next time, sweetheart," Hongjoong quickly covered his face, too embarrassed to look the older in the eyes.

Seonghwa couldn't hold his laughter anymore and burst out, laughing at Hongjoong's reaction.

"I'm just kidding, don't worry," he said, still chuckling, laying his hand on Hongjoongs shoulder.

Hongjoong let out a sigh of relief, feeling the tension melt away.

Wooyoung chuckled, "You guys are no fun. I was hoping for some juicy details, but I guess I won't get any today. By the way, Joong, Yeosang is feeling under the weather."

"Again? He gets sick so easily. Anyway, we'll see each other at lunchtime. Have a good time in your classes!" he said, waving Wooyoung and Seonghwa goodbye.

Hongjoong had been in all his classes seated alone, he was so bored, but when the lunch bell rang, he bolted out of the classroom and made a beeline for the cafeteria.

As soon as he stepped into the bustling room, he heard Wooyoung scream his name from across the way. But to his surprise, Wooyoung wasn't sitting at their usual table. Instead, he was surrounded by Seonghwa, San, Mingi, Yunho, and one person he didn't know yet.

Feeling a little nervous about sitting with a group, Hongjoong hesitated. "Wooyoung, do we have to sit here? I want to sit with you, alone," he whispered.

But Wooyoung wasn't having it. "Come on, Joong, live a little! Don't worry, you already know almost all of them anyways," he grinned, pulling Hongjoong down to sit on a chair between Seonghwa and Wooyoung.