closer ; a k-pop fanfic

Chapter Five ﻬ

{ Kyle }

The five of us end up eating at a small Italian place down the block from our apartment complex. It's small, and not that busy since it's so late. It was something that Chanyeol just happened to notice as we were walking down the street; looking for a place to eat.

It's been really peaceful hanging out with them today. And just as I had hoped, Seunghwan is slowly opening back up and getting better. I feel like now we are finally accepted as part of their friend group. We're no longer known as just the transfer kids, we are one of them.

Ever since we left the party, things have been kinda tense between Kai and Jiyeon. Mostly Kai. He's not talking to Jiyeon and I think I might be part of the reason why, if not the whole reason. It's painfully obvious that he's upset and he's been that way ever since Jiyeon linked her arm through mine.

Jiyeon linked arms with me.

I don't think Seunghwan seemed to mind too much, or at least he hasn't shown it, because I feel super guilty about getting super close to his crush. I talked with Jiyeon a lot at the party and I hate to admit it, but I enjoyed her company more than I should have for someone who's trying to hook this girl up with their best friend.

"Kai," Chanyeol sighs. "Can you stop acting like a big baby please and enjoy dinner with us?"

Kai looks up from where he was glaring at the table and shifts his glare to Chanyeol. "Shut your fucking mouth, Chanyeol. I'm not being a big baby."

"Well that's odd because I can see your diaper from all the way over her-"

"Okay, guys," Jiyeon interjects, reaching over the table to set her hand on top of Kai's. "Let's just calm down before you guys get kicked out, again."

The fact that this isn't the first time Chanyeol and Kai have fought to the point of getting kicked out isn't all that surprising, but slightly terrifying. Kai is scary when he's mad, and I haven't even seen the worst of it.

Kai doesn't seem like a bad guy, but he's definitely very easy to set off. I know first-hand that he can be very nice, especially to the ones who mean a lot to him, but in the blink of an eye he can be the worst person you have ever met.

"Chanyeol, stop being an asshole. You're just going to make things worse." Jiyeon scolds before turning to Kai. "Do we need to go talk or something?"

Kai and Jiyeon just look at each other for a couple of long seconds before Kai nods and stands to his feet. Jiyeon follows his lead and they silently make their way to the front door so they can talk outside.

As soon as the door closes, Chanyeol lets out a heavy sigh. "Sometimes I just can't handle him." He says to nobody in particular.

"Well," I say softly while I look down at the placemat in front of me, feeling his eyes on me. "All best friends get shitty with each other."

Seunghwan scoffs before Chanyeol could reply. "You would know." He laughs bitterly. My heart drops inside of my chest.

"W-What?" I stutter out; completely shocked. I don't think there was a time where Seunghwan has looked so mad at me.

Chanyeol looks between us, letting out another sigh. Seunghwan just glares at me and looks away; ignoring my question.

I return my gaze to my lap, feeling more guilty than ever. I already know why Seunghwan is so upset, and I can't blame him for feeling that way. The whole point of today was for Seunghwan to get close with Jiyeon and I totally ruined everything and started crushing on her myself.