Opposites attract, they said. [SeKai]

Eighteen

"I... I have a confession to make." Jongin stated hesitantly, hand unconsciously tightening around Sehun's.

"I think we've had enough 'confessions' for one night, thank you very much." Sehun said, shaking his head slightly in disbelief.

"Hey, I'm serious... It's been bothering me for like, the past twenty minutes now. I just need to get it out of my system," Jongin emphasized, eyes wide. Sehun figured it was one of those rare serious Jongin moments.

"Aww you poor thing. It's been bothering you for so long?" Sehun cooed sarcastically, making the other pout and shove him slightly, "Alright, alright. What is it?"

Jongin stopped Sehun from walking and pulled him by the hand so he was directly facing the blonde boy.

"Okay, look. I'd be lying if I said I'm not scared. If it was just the two of us, I'm not scared of having a relationship with you. But when I think of everyone else... I just chicken out. I'm scared to come out to the world about this, Sehun. Especially since everyone at school knows what happened between me and Luhan. I'd like to say I don't care what other people think but... I do. Who doesn't?" Jongin sighed, staring down at the ground, "I'm afraid of how people will judge me. So... All I ask of you is to give me some time. I'm not ready to let everyone know yet, but I still want to be with you. I still want to do this."

Sehun's eyes softened as he took in the serious, determined expression Jongin had on and the little crease between his eyebrows. It was enough that Jongin was taking a huge leap outside his comfort zone by accepting his feelings for Sehun. Telling other people about it was a whole different story. They were just at square one, there was no need to rush into that.

"It's okay... I understand," Sehun said, "It's still so early anyway. Who knows, we might not even last that long. There would be no use then of having let everyone know."

Jongin smiled, "Thanks for understanding. Though, you don't have to be so pessimistic..."

Sehun shrugged, "I'm not. I'm just saying anything can happen."

"Let's just keep this between the two of us for now. And I promise you, someday, I'll let the whole fucking world know. Let's just... take it slow." Jongin said sincerely, taking Sehun's other free hand in his own.

Jongin could already feel it. This relationship was going to be different, and not just because of the blatantly obvious fact that Sehun was a guy. He couldn't explain it, but Jongin felt like he just needed to protect whatever they had, to let it grow and develop, and to give it everything in him. Even though this road was so new, so different, so exciting yet so scary and intimidating, he wanted to explore every nook and cranny of it thoroughly, slowly. To take in all the little details and appreciate them.

He just knew that this was special. That Sehun was special.

"Okay..." Sehun breathed. He could see how determined Jongin was to make this work, and he was also going to try his best. Even though he was awkward and didn't know a single thing about relationships, he trusted that Jongin wouldn't judge him. This was his chance to learn and experience something new, even if it didn't work out in the end. It was a win-win situation for both of them, really.

Jongin smiled at him softly before looking down at his watch. "It's getting late and we have school tomorrow, but I really wanna stay here and spend some more time with you," He said wih a pout. Sehun shook his head and laughed softly.

"I can stay for a bit." He said, not minding the fact that he was going to miss out on some sleep because honestly he also wanted to spend some more time with Jongin. The elder smiled brightly and they started walking along the shore again, enjoying the soft night breeze and the scent of the sea. It was just so relaxing and all Jongin wanted was to stay there forever. Contrary to the past few days where his mind was just a huge jumbled mess, he was now felt somewht at peace. While he held Sehun's hand, it was all as clear as day to him.