✩ఌPiece of cakeఌ✩

༆✫彡Part 5✫彡༆

Seungmin had always found himself inexplicably drawn to Minho. Minho was the epitome of confidence, charm, and charisma, and Seungmin could never quite shake the flutter in his chest whenever he was around. Despite sharing a few classes and mutual friends, Seungmin often felt like he was on the periphery of Minho's world. Yet, he treasured the moments they shared, however fleeting. Tonight was another one of those moments. Minho had invited him to a party, and though Seungmin was nervous, he couldn't resist the opportunity to be in Minho's orbit.

The party was in full swing when Seungmin arrived. The house was alive with music, laughter, and the hum of conversations. Seungmin navigated through the crowd, greeting familiar faces and searching for one in particular. He finally spotted Minho near the kitchen, surrounded by a group of friends, laughing at something Hyunjin had just said.

"Seungmin! You made it!" Minho called out, his eyes lighting up as he saw him. He waved Seungmin over, and Seungmin felt a rush of warmth at the enthusiastic greeting.

"Hey, Minho," Seungmin replied, trying to keep his voice steady. "Looks like a great party."

"Wouldn't be the same without you," Minho said, flashing a smile that made Seungmin's heart skip a beat. "Come on, let's get you a drink."

Minho handed Seungmin a cup, and they made their way to the living room, where a group of their friends, including Alex, were gathered in a circle, playing a game. Alex spotted Seungmin and waved him over.

"Seungmin! Perfect timing. We're playing Truth or Dare," Alex said, a mischievous glint in his eye. "You're up next."

Seungmin took a seat between Minho and Alex, his pulse quickening. He wasn't one for games, especially not ones that could potentially embarrass him, but he couldn't back out now. He picked Truth, hoping to avoid any daring challenges.

Hyunjin leaned forward, a wicked grin on his face. "Alright, Seungmin. Who in this room do you find the most attractive?"

Seungmin felt his face heat up, and he glanced nervously at Minho, who was watching him with an amused expression. "Uh... I think Minho is pretty attractive," Seungmin mumbled, feeling his cheeks burn.

The room erupted in laughter and cheers, and Minho playfully nudged Seungmin's shoulder. "Thanks, Seungmin. I think you're pretty attractive too," Minho said, his tone teasing but his eyes holding something deeper.

Seungmin's heart raced, and he quickly looked away, hoping the game would move on. But Minho seemed to have other plans. "Alright, my turn," Minho said, spinning the bottle. It landed on Hyunjin, who picked Dare.

"I dare you to..." Minho paused, his eyes glinting with mischief, "give Seungmin a kiss on the cheek."

Seungmin's eyes widened, and he turned to Minho in surprise. Hyunjin shrugged and leaned over, planting a quick kiss on Seungmin's cheek. The room erupted in laughter again, but Seungmin could only focus on the way Minho's eyes seemed to darken with something he couldn't quite place.

The game continued, but Seungmin found it hard to concentrate. He was hyper-aware of Minho's proximity, the way their knees occasionally brushed, the warmth of Minho's arm resting casually behind him on the couch. When the game finally ended, Seungmin excused himself to get some fresh air.

He stepped out onto the balcony, the cool night air a welcome relief. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. He was lost in thought when he heard the door open behind him.

"Hey," Minho's voice was soft, and Seungmin turned to see him stepping out onto the balcony. "You okay?"

"Yeah, just needed some air," Seungmin replied, his voice barely above a whisper.

Minho moved closer, leaning against the railing beside Seungmin. "You seemed a little flustered back there," Minho said, his eyes searching Seungmin's.

"Did I?" Seungmin tried to laugh it off, but it came out shaky.

Minho's gaze was intense, and Seungmin felt his breath catch. "You know, I wasn't kidding earlier. I do think you're attractive," Minho said, his voice low and serious.

Seungmin's eyes widened, and he opened his mouth to respond, but no words came out. Minho took a step closer, his hand reaching up to gently cup Seungmin's cheek.

Before Seungmin could process what was happening, Minho's lips were on his, soft and insistent. Seungmin's mind went blank, and he melted into the kiss, his hands finding their way to Minho's shoulders. The kiss deepened, their tongues exploring, tasting, until Seungmin felt lightheaded from the intensity of it.

Minho pulled back slightly, his lips brushing against Seungmin's neck. "I've been wanting to do this for a while," he murmured, and before Seungmin could ask what he meant, he felt Minho's lips on his neck, kissing, sucking, leaving a trail of fire in their wake.

"Minho," Seungmin gasped, his hands gripping Minho's shoulders. "What are you doing?"

"Leaving a mark," Minho replied, his voice husky. "So everyone knows your mine"

Seungmin's mind spun, but the sensation of Minho's lips on his skin was too intoxicating to resist. He tilted his head, giving Minho better access, and felt a thrill of pleasure as Minho's teeth grazed his skin, followed by a gentle sucking that sent shivers down his spine.

"Minho," Seungmin breathed, his voice barely a whisper. "Why?"

Minho pulled back, his eyes dark and filled with something Seungmin couldn't quite name. "Because I wanted to," Minho said simply, his thumb brushing over the newly formed hickey on Seungmin's neck. "And because you look even more attractive with my mark on you."

Seungmin's face burned, and he looked away, unable to meet Minho's intense gaze. "I... I don't know what to say."

"You don't have to say anything," Minho replied, his voice softening. "I just wanted you to know."

They stood there in silence for a moment, the night air cool against their skin. Seungmin's mind was a whirlwind of emotions, but he couldn't deny the thrill that ran through him at Minho's words and actions.

"Let's go back inside," Minho said finally, his hand gently squeezing Seungmin's shoulder. "People might start to wonder where we went."

Seungmin nodded, still feeling dazed. They made their way back into the house, the noise and warmth of the party enveloping them once more. Seungmin couldn't help but feel self-conscious, aware of the mark Minho had left on his neck.

Alex spotted them and made his way over, a knowing smile on his face. "You two disappeared for a while," he said, his eyes flicking to the hickey on Seungmin's neck. "Everything okay?"

"Yeah, everything's fine," Minho replied smoothly, his hand resting casually on Seungmin's back. "Just needed some fresh air."

Alex raised an eyebrow but didn't press further. "Well, I'm glad you're back. We were about to start another game."

Seungmin nodded, trying to ignore the way his heart raced at the thought of what had just happened. He took a seat next to Minho, feeling the warmth of Minho's presence beside him As the days passed, Seungmin couldn't shake the memory of that night on the balcony with Minho. He replayed the moments in his mind, the way Minho's lips felt against his, the mark he had left on his neck.