The atmosphere was lively on the set of the popular variety show, Laugh & Leap, where Sunoo and his boyfriends were invited to participate as a group. The game for the segment was simple yet chaotic: a balance beam challenge where each person had to cross while avoiding obstacles thrown by the opposing team.
The moment it was Heeseung's turn to go up against Sunoo, the room buzzed with anticipation.
Heeseung and Sunoo's Turn
Heeseung climbed onto the beam, a playful grin already tugging at his lips as he looked at Sunoo, who was positioned as his opponent. Sunoo's bright, innocent smile was enough to make Heeseung's heart race, and the giddiness in his eyes didn't go unnoticed by the fans or the rest of the group.
Sunoo, holding a lightweight foam stick meant to knock Heeseung off, giggled as Heeseung balanced precariously. "Hyung, you're going down!"
Heeseung laughed, his voice warm and light. "We'll see about that, angel. Don't underestimate me!"
But the truth was, Heeseung wasn't even trying that hard. Each time Sunoo swung at him, Heeseung pretended to lose his balance dramatically, falling onto the foam mat below with exaggerated flails. The crowd and crew erupted into laughter, but Heeseung didn't care.
He stood up, beaming at Sunoo with an almost childlike joy. "Sunoo! You're too powerful!"
Sunoo burst into laughter, his cheeks puffed adorably as he tried to suppress his giggles. "Hyung, you're not even trying!"
"Who says I'm not?" Heeseung teased, climbing back up for another round.
The Others' Reactions
While Heeseung's attention was laser-focused on Sunoo, the rest of the group watched from the sidelines, their expressions ranging from amused to subtly envious.
Jake crossed his arms, his jaw tightening slightly as he watched Heeseung's exaggerated falls. "He's having way too much fun," Jake muttered, his tone laced with playful irritation.
Jay, sitting next to Jake, chuckled. "Look at him. He's practically glowing. I don't think I've ever seen Heeseung this happy." His eyes, however, lingered on Sunoo, softening as he watched the boy's bubbly laughter.
Sunghoon raised an eyebrow, leaning slightly forward. "If he falls one more time just because Sunoo touched him, I'm going to lose it," he said, though his lips quirked into an affectionate smile.
Jungwon watched quietly, his gaze darting between Sunoo and Heeseung. "Heeseung hyung's lucky he went first. I would've wiped the floor with him," he muttered under his breath, earning a laugh from Niki.
Niki, the youngest, smirked. "Relax, hyungs. It's just a game. Besides..." He paused, his mischievous grin widening. "Wait until it's my turn. Sunoo hyung's gonna cheer for me."
The Others Interacting with Sunoo
When it was Jake's turn to face Sunoo, he walked up with an air of confidence, his eyes sparkling with determination. Unlike Heeseung, Jake wasn't playing to lose.
"Sunoo, I hope you're ready!" Jake called out, balancing on the beam.
Sunoo grinned, raising his foam stick. "I was born ready!"
The game was more intense this time, with Jake dodging Sunoo's swings expertly, eliciting cheers from the crew. But when Sunoo slipped slightly and wobbled on the beam, Jake immediately reached out, his instincts kicking in.
"Careful!" Jake exclaimed, grabbing Sunoo's arm to steady him.
The interaction caused a ripple of reactions among the group.
