Hard-To-Reach [TaeSung/Kkeomchiz]

Chapter - 14

The date had come to an end, and as Taesan pulled up in front of Sungho's house, the soft glow of the streetlights illuminated the quiet street. They sat in the car for a moment, not quite ready to part ways just yet. Sungho turned to Taesan, his voice gentle. "Aren't you staying over?"

Taesan blinked, surprised. He hadn't expected that question. His heart warmed at the thought that Sungho wanted him to stay, but he remembered the responsibilities waiting for him. "Um... I got some work to do," he explained, a bit reluctantly. "I really wanted to stay, but it's something urgent, hyung."

Sungho gave a small nod, a flicker of disappointment crossing his face but quickly replaced by understanding. "Oh, it's okay," he said softly.

Taesan smiled, trying to lighten the mood. "Let's meet tomorrow in college, and we can go on another date after class."

That brought a smile back to Sungho's face. "Alright. Sounds good."

Taesan waited as Sungho opened the car door and stepped out. He stayed there, watching as Sungho walked up to the front door. Sungho turned around briefly, giving him a small wave before disappearing inside the house. Taesan let out a sigh, feeling both fulfilled and a little sad that the day was over. He wanted more time, but at least he knew there would be another chance tomorrow.

As he drove away, he couldn't help but smile to himself, thinking about how far they had come in just one day. Tomorrow would be another step forward, and he couldn't wait to see where their next date would lead them.

Meanwhile, Sungho stepped inside his house, closing the door behind him and letting out a soft sigh. He made his way to the living room, collapsing onto the couch as the events of the day replayed in his mind.

He had been nervous about going on the date, unsure of what to expect, but everything had gone so much better than he could have hoped for. The aquarium, the sea creatures, the easy conversations... they all felt like a dream. But what stood out the most was the moment Taesan had held his hand.

Sungho's face grew warm at the memory. He hadn't expected it, and when Taesan's fingers intertwined with his, it had sent a jolt of electricity through him. His heart had raced, and in that brief moment, everything felt so right, yet so unfamiliar. Now, sitting alone on the couch, the thought of Taesan's hand in his made him blush uncontrollably.

Sungho placed his hand over his chest, feeling his heartbeat quicken just from the memory. It was strange how one simple gesture could affect him so much. He wasn't used to this... this new, growing feeling inside of him. The confusion he had once felt seemed to be fading, replaced by something deeper, something more certain.

A small smile tugged at his lips as he thought about Taesan's kind words, his gentle touch, and the way he had waited until Sungho was safely inside before driving off. Sungho felt safe, cared for, and maybe even a little cherished.

For the first time in a while, Sungho didn't feel so confused about his feelings. He might still be figuring things out, but today had shown him one thing... being with Taesan made him happy, and maybe that was enough for now.

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The next day, Sungho woke up with a sense of excitement he hadn't felt in a while. He spent more time than usual picking out his clothes, wanting to look good when he saw Taesan. He carefully styled his hair, giving himself one last glance in the mirror before heading out.

As he arrived at the college campus, his eyes scanned the area for Taesan, but before he could spot him, Riwoo and Jaehyun were already making their way toward him with teasing grins on their faces.

"Hey, Sungho!" Jaehyun called out as they got closer. "So, what happened at the party after you left?"

Sungho felt a slight blush creep onto his cheeks, remembering how he had stormed out of the party and what had unfolded after. "Nothing really," he mumbled, trying to brush it off, but Jaehyun wasn't convinced.