LOVESTRUCK ROYALTY

Chapter - 5

✨ It was Tuesday. Felix and Hyunjin were hanging out at the gym with Chan and Changbin ✨

The clanking of weights and rhythmic sounds of running feet filled the gym. Felix was in his element, his determination evident as he focused on his workout routine. He was lifting weights with precision, beads of sweat glistening on his forehead, his muscles flexing under the strain.

Meanwhile, Hyunjin sat on a nearby bench, completely captivated. His eyes were glued to Felix, a mix of admiration and something deeper swirling in his chest. It wasn't just the physical strength Felix displayed; it was the passion and drive that made Hyunjin's heart race. He didn't even realize he was staring, his mouth slightly agape, a hint of drool threatening to escape.

"Uh, Hyunjin?" Chan's voice pulled him back to reality, and he quickly wiped his mouth, pretending to stretch as he feigned innocence. "You okay there?"

"Y-Yeah, I'm fine!" Hyunjin stammered, but the slight flush on his cheeks gave him away. Chan smirked, clearly amused by his friend's obvious distraction.

Just then, the door swung open, and Wooyoung burst in, his boyfriend San trailing closely behind. "Hey, everyone! Ready to get pumped?" Wooyoung shouted, his energy infectious.

"Of course, bestie," Changbin replied with a chuckle. "Just look at Felix. He's already doing all the heavy lifting!"

Felix laughed, glancing over at Wooyoung. "Just trying to stay fit!"

San spotted Felix and smiled, his eyes brightening. "Mind if I join you, Felix?" he asked, moving over to where Felix was working out.

"Sure! The more, the merrier!" Felix grinned, feeling a rush of excitement.

As San joined Felix, he picked up some weights and started following his lead. Hyunjin felt a pang of jealousy flare up in his chest, watching San chat and joke with Felix. It was innocent, but each laugh they shared felt like a twist of the knife. He shifted uncomfortably on the bench, his focus slipping.

Meanwhile, Changbin, ever the instigator, turned his attention to Hyunjin. "What's wrong, Hyunjin? You look a little... distracted," he said playfully, throwing a wink his way.

Hyunjin shot him a confused look, trying to play it cool. "I'm fine. Just... watching."

"Watching or drooling?" Changbin teased, leaning closer with a smirk. He placed a dramatic kiss in the air towards Hyunjin, making exaggerated heart shapes with his hands.

Felix caught the exchange out of the corner of his eye, his heart sinking further. It felt like a game, and he didn't like the way Changbin was flirting with Hyunjin.

San, noticing Felix's shift in demeanor, leaned in. "Hey, is everything okay?" he asked quietly, genuine concern in his eyes. "You look a little... off."

Felix sighed, running a hand through his hair, trying to find the right words. "I don't know, San. It's just... seeing Hyunjin with Changbin like that, it makes me feel... confused," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Confused how?" San probed, tilting his head slightly, intrigued.

"Like, I don't want to feel jealous, but I do. I mean, Hyunjin and I have this... thing, but I'm not sure what it is. And then seeing Changbin flirt with him just messes with my head." Felix ran his fingers through his hair again, a gesture of frustration.

San nodded, understanding the turmoil. "Feelings can be complicated, especially when they're wrapped up in friendship. Maybe you just need to talk to him?"

Felix glanced over at Hyunjin, who was now watching Changbin with a mixture of amusement and bewilderment. He felt a pang in his heart again. "Yeah, maybe I do."

As the atmosphere shifted, the sounds of laughter and playful banter filled the gym. But for Felix, the only thing that mattered was figuring out what lay beneath the surface of his feelings for Hyunjin—and whether he had the courage to confront it.

It was nighttime. The King and Queen went out for dinner leaving the palace to them.The living room was filled with laughter, the atmosphere buzzing with energy and the faint sound of music playing in the background. Empty snack bowls and half-finished drinks were scattered around as the eight boys settled in for a night of truth or dare.

"Come on, Hyunjin! You have to play!" Jeongin urged, grabbing his arm.

"Yeah, don't be a chicken!" Changbin chimed in, while Seungmin leaned in with a mock-serious expression.

"If you don't join, I'll feed you eggplants for a week!" Seungmin threatened, a playful glint in his eye.

Hyunjin's face went pale at the thought. "Fine! I'm in!" he relented, a mix of annoyance and amusement dancing across his features.

As the game commenced, the dares escalated hilariously. Jisung dared Chan to dance like a chicken, while Jeongin had to serenade Changbin with a cheesy love song. Laughter echoed through the room, and as the alcohol flowed, inhibitions faded. Most of them were now drunk, their faces flushed, and their laughter growing more chaotic.

"Alright, my turn!" Jisung said with a mischievous grin as he spun the bottle on the floor. It twirled wildly before slowing down, finally landing on Hyunjin.

Hyunjin's eyes widened, and the room went quiet for a moment as they all leaned in, waiting for the dare. Jisung's grin widened, clearly enjoying the moment. "I dare you to kiss Felix on the lips!"

The silence was deafening, and Hyunjin felt his heart race. He glanced over at Felix, who was leaning back, smirking like he owned the world. Hyunjin's cheeks turned crimson, and he swallowed hard, feeling all eyes on him.

"What? You scared?" Minho teased, waggling his eyebrows.

"Shut up!" Hyunjin shot back, but the laughter around him only made his face burn hotter.

Felix leaned closer, his smirk widening. "You know you want to, Hyunjin."

Hyunjin's stomach fluttered with nerves. He had no escape now. With a deep breath, he slowly leaned in, closing the gap between them. His heart pounded in his chest as he moved closer to Felix's face, their eyes locked.

Time seemed to stretch as he finally pressed his lips softly against Felix's. It was quick—just a fleeting moment—but it sent a jolt through him, electricity sparking in the air between them. Felix's lips were warm and inviting, and for that brief second, everything else faded away.

As he pulled back, Hyunjin's face felt like it was on fire, and he avoided everyone's gaze. Laughter erupted around them, teasing and playful, but beneath it all, he could feel the weight of what had just happened.

"Dude, that was epic!" Jisung exclaimed, high-fiving Changbin. "You totally have to do it again!"

Felix's expression had softened, his smirk still present but now laced with something deeper. "Not bad, Hyunjin," he teased lightly, but there was a warmth in his tone that made Hyunjin's heart race again.

"Alright, alright! Enough with the teasing!" Seungmin laughed, though his eyes twinkled with mischief.

As the night continued, more dares and truths were shared, but the moment between Hyunjin and Felix lingered in the back of Hyunjin's mind, leaving a flurry of emotions swirling in his chest. It was just a game, but for him, it felt like so much more.

As the night wore on, most of the boys began to pass out one by one, leaving the room filled with scattered bodies and fading laughter. But Hyunjin, wide awake, couldn't shake the feeling that this night had changed something between him and Felix—something he was both excited and terrified to explore.

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