Inescapable Love

Chapter 8: A Criminal's Paradise

       There was an arrangement of messy bed sheets, bright sunlight dancing in the air, and sleepy bed heads. Their arms were placed in the others, legs the same as well. Dark brown hair was tangled with dirty blond hair and morning breaths were exchanged. A blanket covered them halfway and the pillows were thrown onto the floor. The room was an absolute mess. Alas, the brunette awoke with faint eyesight as he pursued to see. And when he did, he saw the shorter man in front of him sleeping soundly. Unconcerned, ChanHee flipped around and got up from bed. As usual, he stretched and took a shower. Once he got out, LJoe was leaning over the bed, his head hanging. He rambled nonsense and fell off lazily. His flimsy body rose and he limped to ChanHee like a zombie. Throwing an arm around Chunji’s shoulder, he held on to him for support. ChanHee blushed; he was only with a towel around his waist, like LJoe was yesterday. The blonde opened his eyes sluggishly and peeked at the taller man’s abs. Is he staring at my chest? LJoe then complemented on how ‘gorgeous’ they were and leaned with greater force on ChanHee. With so much force, he eventually fell- hastily caught by a dumbfounded Chunji. Smiling, LJoe patted ChanHee’s red face and stood. What a tease… They dressed promptly and headed downstairs for breakfast. When they were at the deck, the sun was ascending over the ocean horizon. Seagulls flew in the air, their outlines distinctly shown in black. Early risers were enjoying the view on the deck. Jiyong was on break and was talking to a few of the guests, his smile radiating like the yellow sun. The dining hall was coated with different delicious scents and the chefs were busy cooking. Food on the ship was heaven; they ate everything on the platters and were full once more. Finished after an hour of trying all the cuisine, they went to the deck to greet Captain Jiyong. He was drinking a glass of punch and watching the sunrise. LJoe lightly tapped him on the shoulder.

         “Hey, what’s up?” LJoe said informally. Jiyong did a quick spin and confronted LJoe.

         “Nothing much. Just on a break, my co-captain’s sailing for me. I’m out to accommodate the guests.” he mentioned. 

         “May I ask where the cruise ship is sailing to? It’s a burning question I’ve had ever since I stepped on the ship.” ChanHee asked.

         “Oh, my cruise ship goes everywhere from Japan, to China, all sorts of places. I think we’re going to somewhere special around this after noon…so I won’t tell.” Jiyong giggled. Special? What’s he talking about? LJoe sounded like he knew about where the ship was going; he was smiling like a dumb fool.Hmm… Jiyong noticed the time on his watch and had to go. He waved to the two and went on duty. Now it was the pair and the whole ship. ChanHee suggested swimming, but LJoe denied the request and instead chose pool. 

         “No thanks.” ChanHee opposed and kept his opinion straight. He put his arms folded neatly against his chest.

         “I don’t wanna get wet. Let’s play a dry game of pool.” LJoe demanded.

         “Pool equals swimming pool. Let’s go swim.” 

         “So I could see your drenched abs? Yes please!” LJoe cheeped and dragged ChanHee.

         “Wait what? No! No! Let go!”

         “Let’s go in the jacuzzi at our room instead of the swimming pool yeah? The more private…the better… Heheh.” LJoe laughed cynically.

         “Stop it! Let go! Omo help! Ummaaaaaa! Help meeeee!”

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         Ugh I can’t believe he pulled me into the hot tub with him… ChanHee thought, drying his hair. LJoe was sitting up on the bed, grinning widely like a two year old and his new toy. ChanHee growled and continued to dry his hair. Skipping to the window, LJoe gazed outside.