Embracing You (VERHAN)

Be My Boyfriend

Clock was ticking. Just some days over a month were left for the comeback. And it was evident by how hard we were working. Regular dance practices, routine vocal lessons and some shoots too, we were doing everything. Everybody was exhausted, catching onto sleep whenever we got the chance and it still wasn't enough.

We didn't had time for anything else, though important things made time on their own. Vernon and I went on coffee dates whenever we got some break. Mingyu and Wonwoo were having their dinner dates too, albeitly at home. And Dk and Boo still didn't miss out on their karaoke sessions. All in all, everything was going good.

The management deemed this time as perfect for a one week break before the actual pressure starts kicking in. So we all stayed at our apartments, resting and sleeping, taking the much needed time off. Some of us had our personal shoots and commitments, yet it was a very welcome break.

I was resting enough, waking up late and having good food. I watched some dramas, took evening walks by myself and of course talked to Vernon. Talking of which, everything was going fine between us. Actually more than fine, it was going great. We had been very vocal about our feelings.

The closeness was aggravating each passing day, both of us getting comfortable in each other's presence. My eyes were noticing things I never paid attention to before. I loved how Vernon's wide smile reached his eyes and the skin underneath wrinkled. And I started getting more calm under his gaze, which still made butterflies play in my stomach.

But guess what ? You can't have it all. One thing still bothered me. We need to get to the next step right ? We like each other and go on dates. Next is relationship which I badly wanted. But I didn't think it was the right time. We were pressed about comeback and everybody is dealing with their own problems.

So I thought of delaying the proposal though I have no idea how will I do it later. I was lying on my bed as it was the last day of the week. We had dance practice at 10 am next day. Suddenly my phone started buzzing incessantly and I didn't need to even check to know who it was.

I opened the chats and of course it was our group chat, my dear members blowing it like all the times. I skimmed through the messages to find out that Vernon was going to host this month's meet. As it was him, we all decided on a movie night.

And do I even need to remember what happened last time ? The night it all started, the night when all those feelings surfaced.

I went to the company next day, our practices starting in full swing. The week passed in blink of an eye and Saturday came. I reached Vernon's home with snacks. I rang the bell but he didn't answer. I rang it again. Door opened to reveal Vernon looking a bit tensed.

He was wearing a brown leather jacket with a white tee and blue pants. His hair were messy and ruffled on purpose, looking damn attractive. I wondered why did he dress up so much for a movie night but before I could ask, he pulled me inside by my hand.

"Come here hyung" he said smiling taking me to the living room which, I kept thinking why, was dark. Was there a power cut or something ? "Why is it here so dark ?" I asked him holding his hand tightly. "You will know soon" he said in my ear, his breath tingling my skin.

I chortled at the feeling. Suddenly I felt his hand leaving mine. I could sense him moving around. "Where are you going ? And what about others ?" I asked him, my eyes were still adjusting to the dark. I wasn't that early so at least some of the members must have arrived by then.

"They are on their way" he answered somewhere from the room. I started walking to him, following the voice when I stopped abruptly. I collided into him which made me groan a bit. "Are you okay hyung ?" He asked me, his voice soft and concerned. "Yeah I am fine but what about the light ?" I asked him as I held his hand again.