𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 / 𝑮𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒛

𝑪𝒉 : 𝟏𝟐 𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈

The evening was filled with laughter and playful banter as Taesan and Leehan sat on the floor of Leehan's apartment, surrounded by snacks and drinks. They were playing a new game, teasing each other with every win and loss. The atmosphere was light and carefree, a stark contrast to the tension that had defined their relationship in recent months.

"You're cheating!" Leehan accused, laughing as Taesan won yet another round.

Taesan grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Just admit I'm better at this game."

Leehan rolled his eyes, but his smile never faded. "We'll see about that."

As the night wore on, the drinks began to take effect, and the playful teasing took on a more intimate tone. They found themselves sitting closer, their shoulders brushing, their laughter softer and more personal.

Just as the tension between them was about to reach its peak, the door burst open, and Leehan's friends Jaehyun, Woonhak, Riwoo, and Sungho tumbled in, their quirky energy filling the room.

"Surprise!" Jaehyun shouted, holding up a bag of snacks. "We heard there was a party and decided to crash it."

Leehan laughed, his eyes lighting up. "You guys! Come in, join us."

Taesan watched as Leehan's friends enveloped him in their lively banter, their quirky nature quickly drawing him in as well. It didn't take long for Taesan to feel like part of the group, their easy camaraderie making him feel at home.

They decided to watch a movie, and as they settled in, a romantic scene played on the screen. Taesan and Leehan glanced at each other awkwardly, the unspoken tension between them palpable.

"I'll get some snacks," Taesan said abruptly, standing up and heading to the kitchen.

After a few minutes, when Taesan didn't return, Leehan excused himself and went to check on him. He found Taesan standing by the counter, lost in thought.

"Taesan, are you okay?" Leehan asked softly.

Taesan looked up, their eyes locking for a moment. Without thinking, he reached out and pulled Leehan towards the counter, cornering him with his hands on either side.

"Taesan, what are you—" Leehan began, but his words were cut off as Taesan leaned in and kissed him.

Leehan's eyes widened in surprise, but he could see the moisture on Taesan's lashes, indicating he must be teary. He didn't know why, but he felt Taesan's desperation and longing in that kiss. As Taesan kissed him more deeply, Leehan found himself kissing back, his heart pounding in his chest.

Just as they pulled back, footsteps echoed down the hall. Leehan quickly pushed Taesan away, adjusting himself and grabbing a bag of snacks. Jaehyun appeared in the doorway, a curious look on his face.

"Everything okay in here?" Jaehyun asked, glancing between them.

"Yeah, just getting the snacks," Leehan replied, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside him.

They returned to the living room, but neither Taesan nor Leehan could focus on the movie. Their minds were racing, replaying the kiss over and over. Taesan wondered if he had just lost his friend or found his love, while Leehan was left feeling confused and exhilarated.

As the night wore on, they both knew that their relationship had changed forever, and they would have to navigate this new territory together.