𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕞𝕚𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕝𝕖? [𝕙𝕪𝕦𝕟𝕝𝕚𝕩]

Chapter 35 ₊˚⊹ ♡

"Woah! Jeongin slow down!" I struggle. I notice the basketball team huddled on the field for a meeting. They all look my way and gape in surprise. I roll my eyes and turn away trying to pry Jeongin's hands off mine but he doesn't let go. He stops at the bleachers and lets go triumphantly. Jisung appears and gasps when he sees me, tears building up.

"Lix! We're sorry!" he cries, embracing me into a tight hug. Minho whose beside him also joins the hug.

"We honestly had no clue what you went through," Minho sighs.

"We feel like terrible friends, Lix. We're really sorry," Jeongin murmurs, also joining the hug. Changbin and Chan come running over also englufing me in a hug, endless apologies spilling from their mouths.

Suddenly, I feel a hand pull me away from everyone's arms and a familiar scent washes over me. Hyunjin burrows his head in my shoulder, his arms tightly wrapped around my upper torso, showing no sign of letting go. I feel his tears soaking my shirt.

"Please don't leave me again. I'm sorry," he cries. After a moment of hesitation, I bring up my hand and caress his hair, trying to calm him down. Seungmin who finally arrives at the bleachers, stares at me with his eyebrows raised.

"He good?" he mouths to me. I shrug.

"Jinnie, I can't breath," I whine. Hyunjin slightly loosens his grip but still doesn't let go. After a while he finally lets go, and I sigh at his red puffy eyes and tear strained cheek.

"Okay, let's get you fixed up. The rest of you, head to class. Minnie, you can come with me," I say, dragging Hyunjin to the bathrooms, Seungmin following me. After washing Hyunjin's face and wiping his tears, I peck his nose and send him to class with his face as a red as a tomato.

"I was not expecting that," Seungmin mutters, when Hyunjin leaves.

"This kiss?"

"No. The other's reactions. You're mushy love isn't anything new," Seungmin gags.

"Oh shut up, Minnie," I snap.

"Whatever. Come on, let's head to class," he shrugs, dragging me by my backpack.

-- lunch --

"How many degrees did I say?" Minho growls.

"20 minutes at 180 degrees in the air-fryer," Hyunjin mumbles with his head low.

"Exactly, so if you know what's good for you, you won't make the same mistake. Am I right?" Minho glares.

"You're scary," Hyunjin whispers.

"Tell me something I don't know," Minho snaps.

"Why are we air-frying people?" I ask confusedly.

"FELIX!" Hyunjin grins, embracing me into a tight hug.

"Hey, love."

"What's with the gross nicknames?" Seungmin groans, "Now I don't feel like eating!"

"Shut up Min," I grumble.

"Hey Seungmin, are you free this Saturday?" Changbin asks hopefully.

"No. Me and Felix--"

"HE'S FREE. I'VE GOT VIOLIN CLASSES SO I WON'T BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY. SEUNGMIN IS FREE!" I shout, cutting Seungmin off before he could reject Changbin's offer. Seungmin turns to me in confusion and irritation.

"Good. I'll pick you up at 10AM, your house?" Changbin grins. Seungmin nods, still staring at me in daze.

"What was that?" he mouths to me.