Embracing You (VERHAN)

Movie, Cuddles and Zoo

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Our date came to an end as he paid for the food. I insisted to pay or at least share it but he straight away denied. We headed out of the cafe but I didn't want to part ways. I know it was all quick but how do I make my heart understand that ? I looked at him to find his gaze set on me already. My insides coiled as my cheeks started getting hot. 

"What are you looking at ?" I asked him grinning as he broke into a smile which just made the moment more surreal. "Can I drop you off hyung ?" He asked me with so much softness in his voice. I wanted to scream yes but I can't be greedy all the time. "You need to rest too bonona. We have so hectic routine ahead of us. I will go on my own" I said though I wanted to stay with him, just a bit longer. 

"Hyung I know but I don't want to let you go, not yet. Let me drop you, please" he said pouting as ai chuckled at his cuteness. I was too weak to say no. "Okay, let's go" I said smiling at him. We got the cab. He took the seat beside me, a bit closer than usual. I wanted to hold his hand and keep my head on his shoulder but I felt too nervous. 

And as if he read my mind, his fingers slipped into mine silently. I looked up at his face, which was a bit red and shy. I gave him a wide grin which he returned with a little chortle. I took the courage and moved closer, keeping my head on his shoulder. "Hyung you feel better now ? About comeback and everything ?" He asked me in his deep voice. 

"It's better now. Though I still have those thoughts but I am trying. It's going to be there until we are done with album and promotions" I answered thoughtfully. "Hmm, you know you can talk to me anytime right ?" He said a while later. "I know" I replied gripping my hold onto his hand somehow implying that having him feels assuring. 

He squeezed my hand in response which was more than enough. He dropped me off with a warm hug. I wanted to kiss him but that would be too quick so I held back. I laid back on my bed, smiling to myself contently. I couldn't believe my luck. I was going out with my fellow member, and Vernon out of them. It was unexpected but I was ecstatic. 

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Next days were really jam packed. There were songs to be recorded, constant meetings with the management, concept shoots and dance practices for the title track. I was literally on the edge and only thing keeping me back was Vernon. 

I reached the company as it was day to finalise the tracks. Choel and Shua cornered me as soon as they saw me. "So, how did it went ?" Joshua's amusing tone teased my insides. My stomach lurched as I thought about it. "Though your face is giving it away pretty accurately, I still wanna hear it from you' Coups said looking at me hilariously. 

"It went nice" I said in a low voice, worried someone would hear. "The way you are getting all red, it was definitely more than nice"Joshua cooed slyly. Everubody started coming so they stopped thankfully. And then I met his eyes. A smile appeared on my face on its own which he returned cutely. 

We had meeting with the management and members. Everything got finalised by the evening. The schedule was getting absolutely packed now leaving no space to do anything else. And even if there was, we were left with no enerygy. Though one thing did take my time unsually. And pleasantfully if I may say so. 

Messages exchanged with Vernon. We talked a lot on texts, about everything. Sometimes calls too. His deep voice calmed my nerves and I slept slightly better after talking to him. Days were passing by in a blink. Now I was standing at his door, snacks in one hand waiting.