The quiet ones

5 - Work

Lunch came rather quickly that day, and Wonho wasn't quite hungry since he had been too nervous too eat.

"Just eat a part of my sandwich or something," Shownu begged, worried for his friend as he saw the lack of food that was being brought to his mouth. Minhyuk, Jooheon, and Kihyun rambled on about the Pokemon they had caught within the last few days as Shownu ducked in and out of the combination. Wonho gathered his thoughts together as he awaited the dreaded class that came next. His chin rested atop his folded arms and his eyes were glued to the clock that set above the cafeteria doors. He heard someone shuffling to get next to get to the seat next to him.

"You should probably go now if you want time to talk to him, or even time to calm down before seeing him," Kihyun whispered so Wonho wouldn't get embarrassed in front of the rest of his friends. He sat up a little and looked at his light haired best friend. Kihyun gave him a reassuring smile and lifted up a fist, mouthing the word 'Fighting'. Wonho nodded a little before standing up from his seat. It didn't cross his mind to say goodbye at the time since his nerves were getting the best of him, and he thought the less he talked the better. The hallways were empty since everyone was either in class or lunch. As he walked into the vacant room he knew for his calculus class, he heard a rather familiar voice behind him. "Wonho, Wonho, Wonho" it shouted to get his attention. He turned around to face the boy who sat next to him in English (a.k.a. The boy who Kihyun mentally obsessed over). He started to hear doors opening around them and he knew he wanted to be in his seat and calm before Hyungwon arrived.

"What is it Changkyun?" He said, rushed. Changkyun smiled and pointed at Wonho's chest. "Kihyun told me you need a wingman! Here I am, at your service. I can totally get that hyungw-" He was cut off by an abrupt hand to his mouth. "Sounds great!" Wonho said pushing him out of his view. Changkyun looked a little confused before looking across the hallway at a certain tall boy who was standing at his locker. He walked to his next class, laughing at the situation.

Wonho rushed to his seat and threw his hands to his forehead to begin to calm his nerves, as if he could. He watched as his teacher walked in, and students slowly filled the room. He felt another brush past him, without thinking about how the person coming past him could be the boy he would have to talk to all class. He stiffened up as he noticed Hyungwon sitting down in front of him, and he quickly took his hands from his forehead.

"By the end of class today I expect a rough draft of the paper on my desk" the teacher spoke before sitting down at his desk and tending to other papers that needed grading. Wonho was hoping to god that Hyungwon had forgotten they were partners and that he had already found another. With Wonho's eyes directed to the wall, Hyungwon turned around in his seat putting a blank piece of paper and a pencil down on the nervous boys desk. They sat silent for a moment without making any sort of eye contact or really any movement at all. Hyungwon was the first to speak up of course.

"Is there anything in particular you would like to have a project about? Or at least do you have any ideas that could get this paper started?" He said rather calmly. Wonho shook his head quickly, his eyes falling to the floor beside his chair. Silence quickly fell upon them once again. After a short amount of time, Hyungwon began writing without stop. Wonho peeked every so often to see the others face when he focused. His lips were parted slightly and his eyebrows furrowed. A smile creeped onto his own lips as he watched without remembering to look away again. He watched the boys eyes as they were lifted up to meet his, and he didn't do anything, when normally he would turn red and immediately look in every other direction. Honestly, Wonho didn't even realize he was still staring and he just sat and enjoyed his view. Hyungwon on the other hand was holding back laughter. As soon as he let a little snort through, he lost it. He turned to his side and covered his mouth to somewhat hold in the laughter that was pouring out of him.

Wonho snapped out of his trance quickly and he shook his head slightly, confused by the actions of the other. "What is it what's so funny?" He asked, smiling since Hyungwon was quite adorable when he smiled and Wonho recognized that. Hyungwon shook his head in response, holding in the blush he almost wore.

"Nothing lets just get back to work."