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jeonghan and Seungcheol strolled through the amusement park, the colorful lights and excitement of the rides surrounding them. As they walked, they carried on their usual banter, their friendship comfortable and easy. They stopped at a cotton candy stand, and Jeonghan insisted on buying two cones, one for each of them. "I'm telling you, Seungcheol, this cotton candy is the best thing at this park," Jeonghan said, taking a bite. Seungcheol chuckled. "You say that about everything, Jeonghan."Jeonghan playfully smacked Seungcheol's arm. "Hey, this time I mean it! Just try it." Seungcheol rolled his eyes but took a bite of the cotton candy anyway. "I guess it's not bad," he said, his mouth full. Jeonghan smirked. "See? I told you so." As they walked further, they came to a small hill with a bench at the top. Jeonghan suggested they sit down and take a break.They sat on the bench, each lost in their own thoughts as they looked out over the amusement park. The sounds of laughter and music filled the air, blending together in a chaotic symphony. Jeonghan suddenly stood up from the bench and pointed to the giant ferris wheel they could see from their spot. "Hey, let's go on the wheel!" Jeonghan suggested. Seungcheol looked at him, then shrugged. "Sure, why not?" They made their way towards the ferris wheel and got in line. After a few minutes, they were seated in a carriage, waiting as the wheel slowly moved, loading each new group of passengers. As they rose higher and higher, Seungcheol found himself sneaking glances at Jeonghan, his eyes drawn to the younger man's profile. Under the soft glow of the fairground lights, Jeonghan looked almost ethereal, his face relaxed and a small smile on his lips. Seungcheol felt his heart quicken in his chest, an unexpected rush of emotions washing over him. He couldn't help but notice the way Jeonghan's hair caught the light, the way his eyes sparkled as he looked at the view below them. Jeonghan, sensing Seungcheol's gaze, turned to look at him and raised an eyebrow in question. "What is it? Do I have something on my face?" he asked, a teasing tone in his voice. Seungcheol felt his cheeks heat up slightly, and he quickly looked away. "Nothing, just enjoying the view," he muttered, hoping Jeonghan wouldn't notice his flushed cheeks. But Jeonghan, observant as always, smirked. "You're a terrible liar, Seungcheol. I know you're up to something." Seungcheol sighed, knowing he couldn't keep anything from Jeonghan. He turned back to look at him, his expression serious now. "I... there's something I need to tell you," he said, his voice quiet. Jeonghan tilted his head, his expression curious. "What is it?"Seungcheol took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest. "You know how I've always been a bit closed off, not one to express myself openly?" Jeonghan nodded, his expression serious now. "Yeah, I know." Seungcheol looked down at his hands, fidgeting nervously. "Well, there's a reason for that. I... I've been hiding something from you." He paused, unsure how Jeonghan would react. But Jeonghan just waited patiently for him to continue.Seungcheol took another deep breath, gathering his courage. "I've been hiding my feelings, Jeonghan. For a long time." Jeonghan's eyes widened in surprise, and he leaned forward slightly. "Your feelings? What do you mean?" Seungcheol felt his heart racing even faster, but he knew he had to continue. "I... I have feelings for you, Jeonghan. More than just friends." He couldn't bring himself to look at Jeonghan's face, afraid of what he might see there. There was a moment of tense silence, and Seungcheol could hear his heart thumping loudly in his ears. Then, he heard Jeonghan let out a soft chuckle. "What took you so long?" He asked, and when Seungcheol looked up, Jeonghan was smiling at him. Seungcheol felt a wave of relief wash over him. "You... you're not upset?" He asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Jeonghan shook his head, his smile growing wider. "Why would I be upset? I've had feelings for you for a long time, idiot." Seungcheol's heart leaped in his chest. "You... you have?" Jeonghan leaned back in his seat and nodded. "Yeah, I have. I just thought you didn't feel the same way, so I never said anything." Seungcheol couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Why didn't you say anything?" he asked, still incredulous. Jeonghan shrugged. "I didn't want to ruin our friendship, I guess. I knew how much it meant to you." Seungcheol reached out and took Jeonghan's hand in his, intertwining their fingers. "You could never ruin our friendship, Jeonghan. I value it more than anything." He paused, then added, "But... I also value the possibility of something more. With you." Jeonghan smiled warmly. "Me too." As the ferris wheel made its ascent, the couple sat in comfortable silence, their hands joined together. When they finally reached the top, they were afforded a stunning view of the entire amusement park, the lights twinkling like stars in the night sky. Seungcheol turned to Jeonghan, his gaze intense. "Can I ask you something?" Jeonghan nodded, a slight hint of curiosity in his eyes. Seungcheol took a deep breath, gathering his courage once again. "Can I... kiss you?" The words came out awkwardly, his voice filled with hesitation. Jeonghan's eyes widened slightly, but then a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "I thought you'd never ask," he murmured, his grip on Seungcheol's hand tightening. Seungcheol breathed a sigh of relief, his heart swelling with happiness. He leaned closer to Jeonghan, their faces mere inches apart. Jeonghan closed his eyes, a soft exhale escaping from his lips. Seungcheol gently lifted his free hand and cupped Jeonghan's cheek, his thumb running lightly over the soft skin. And then, finally, their lips met in a gentle but passionate kiss. Seungcheol's mind went blank as he lost himself in the moment. Jeonghan's lips were soft and warm, and he tasted faintly of the cotton candy they had shared earlier. He pulled Jeonghan closer, holding him tight against his body, not wanting to let him go. Jeonghan responded eagerly, his free hand coming up to grip the front of Seungcheol's shirt, his lips moving against Seungcheol's with desperation. They broke the kiss for just a moment to catch their breath, their foreheads resting against each other. Jeonghan's eyes fluttered open, and he smiled at Seungcheol, his expression filled with affection. "I've been wanting to do that for a long time," he admitted. Seungcheol chuckled, his heart still racing from the kiss. "I wish I hadn't waited so long." They fell into a comfortable silence again, their fingers still intertwined as they watched the night sky together. Seungcheol couldn't believe how easy it felt to be with Jeonghan like this. The weight that had been sitting on his chest for so long - the fear of losing his friendship with Jeonghan, the guilt of keeping his feelings hidden - suddenly seemed to lift, replaced by a sense of peace and contentment. As the ferris wheel began its descent back to the ground, Seungcheol turned to Jeonghan, an urgent thought suddenly filling his mind. "Jeonghan," he said, his voice sober again. Jeonghan looked at him, sensing the sudden change in Seungcheol's demeanor. "Yeah?" Seungcheol took a deep breath, his grip on Jeonghan's hand tightening. "We need to talk about something. About our relationship." Jeonghan's eyes widened slightly, but he nodded. "Okay, what is it?" Seungcheol hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to word what he wanted to say. "You know... we can't exactly go public with our relationship, right?" Jeonghan nodded grimly. "Yeah, I know. I've been thinking about that too." Seungcheol sighed, his shoulders slumped. "It's just... I don't want to hide our relationship, Jeonghan. I don't want to pretend like we're just friends when we're not." Jeonghan squeezed his hand, his expression sympathetic. "I know. But we both know what the consequences could be if we do go public." Seungcheol nodded, a frown settling on his face. "I know. I hate it, but I know. But I don't want to keep sneaking around, keeping our relationship a secret. I want to be able to hold your hand in public, to kiss you whennever I want, without fear."Jeonghan's heart ached at the look on Seungcheol's face. "I want that too, Cheol. But we have to be realistic. Our careers... our reputations..." His voice trailed off, the reality of their situation hanging heavily in the air between them. Seungcheol clenched his jaw, his frustration growing. "I know, I know. But it's not fair. We should be able to be who we are, to be together without judgement and hatred."Jeonghan leaned his head on Seungcheol's shoulder, his voice gentle. "Life isn't fair. And it sucks. But we have to be careful. We have to protect ourselves and each other."
