Puppy Love • Seungchan/Chanmin

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Seungmin stares at his legs stretched out before him, he could finally wear shorts again and not have to worry about his parents, or anyone really, seeing the marks his boyfriend left on his thighs. It was a liberating feeling, if only other parts of his life could give him the same sense of freedom as well.

Being Chan's boyfriend felt unbelievable, that was a known fact to his heart. Chan showered him with messages of warmth and photos that showed his excitement, but it was hard to be fully happy and show the same affection when Chan hadn't said a word about speaking to his brother.

After chatting with Jisung, Seungmin decided not to pressure Chan to talk with Jeongin, they were brother's and Seungmin trusted Chan would talk to Jeongin when he was ready. He also followed Jisung and Minho's advice, consequently, on focusing on the now and not worrying about what may become of the future. But as the minutes turned to hours and hours turned to days the end of Seungmin's tether was fast approaching. Seungmin wondered whether Chan would ever speak to Jeongin at all, or even just bring up plans of talking to the younger.

Chan's friends' words from the bar rang heavily in his ears; about Chan keeping the things he cared about most close to his heart, and how when Chan was serious, he became quiet. He could recall the word "secretive" being thrown around between them, even Younghyun had spoken of Chan being secretive in terms of his personal life. Seungmin just hoped Chan wouldn't be so secretive that he would keep him hidden in the shadows forever. Their relationship wouldn't be the same, despite their feelings.

Seungmin pulls his legs to his chest, resting his head on his knees as he flips through photos of his boyfriend. His current favourite was a photo Chan had sent from the gym; he was in one of his muscle tees that showed off his arms and hung low at his sides. Seungmin had joked that Chan could snap him like a twig with the sheer pressure of his muscle. Chan at the time had sent back a message saying "I'd rather hug you than snap you, but whatever my baby wants xx"

Seungmin wondered whether Chan was aware of how deeply that response had hit, since he'd locked himself in the bathroom and taken a cold shower soon after.

It's moments like those that gave Seungmin hope for the days to come. Chan had already come so far from the timid person he was when they'd first re-met. Seungmin too had come to learn more about himself and what he wanted from a relationship.

Suddenly, Seungmin's phone begins to vibrate, and he nearly drops it when he sees who the caller is: Chan. Considering Chan was more of a messaging kinda guy, a call was an unexpected surprise.

"Hello?" Seungmin answers as he plugs in his headphones.

"Heeeey Minnie, whatcha up to?"

Seungmin sits up and crosses his legs. "Just uhhh looking at, um, pictures..."

"Of me?"

Seungmin closes his eyes and smiles at hearing the playful tone to Chan's voice. "Maybe!" He giggles back.

"Any one in particular?" Chan pokes.

Seungmin blushes and shyly rolls his eyes, not that Chan could see. "Let's just say if you like the photos of me that show off my legs, then I like looking at the ones that show off your muscles"

Chan snorts into the receiver. "I'm gonna go with you favouring either my chest or my arms on this one"

"Maybe a bit of both?" Seungmin laughs.

"Well lucky for you they're a package deal, baby"

Seungmin smiles, and his free hand instinctively moves closer to his crotch. Chan may have called him baby in messages but hearing his voice was a whole other level.