The Not so Ugly Duckling

The Wolf Seduces the Ugly Duckling

Warning: Cussing and slight sexy time

Youngjae groaned, adjusting himself in the oversized sweatshirt he decided to wear to the bar Himchan practically forced him to go to. He felt uncomfortable wearing such a large piece of fabric when his frame was rather slender. At the moment he looked like a bloated whale, which was exactly what Himchan wanted him to look like. He scratched his head furiously, trying to understand why in God's name would Himchan want him to dress this way. Back in his graduate school days, Himchan was the one that told him he needed to up his nerdiness and start to exploit his natural good-looks. Himchan was the one that forced the poor boy to get an entire wardrobe change and read up on how to turn from nottie to hottie in 10 minutes. And just when Youngjae was starting to get used and enjoy his new look, Himchan tells him he needs to go back to being a potato rock. Youngjae shook his head in dismay, making a mental note to interrogate his hyung (once he was drunk enough that is).

"Get in loser, we're heading to the bar." Himchan rolled down the window of his neatly polished red mercedes, a smirk plastered on his face. Zelo peeked from the passenger seat and gave Youngjae a wave along with a bright smile.

Youngjae rolled his eyes before heading into the passenger seat of Himchan's car. "It took you long enough."

"I have to look my best for all the hotties at the bar you know," Himchan scoffed, before giving Youngjae a once over. "Awww, my precious little dongsaeng! You listened to me!" Himchan pulled Youngjae into an attempted hug, but the younger refused and pushed him away.

"You still haven't told me why I have to go through this ordeal!" Youngjae practically shrieked as he flapped his arms up and down, revealing how ridiculous he looked.

"Can't you just trust your hyung?" Himchan pouted, mock hurt at Youngjae's words.

"No." Zelo and Youngjae said in unison, causing Himchan's face to scrunch up.

"You bitches..." Himchan grumbled as he sped down the street towards the club.

"Looks like the main event has arrived!" Daehyun snickered as Himchan, Youngjae, and Zelo waltzed into the bar. Food was already set at the table and Youngjae could feel his mouth water at the sight of bulgogi sizzling on the grill.

"I'm the main event, but you're the one who's paying." Himchan smirked, but immediately froze when he saw the other man sitting at their table.

"Mr. Kim, it's nice to see you again." The man flashed Himchan a gummy smile, melting the sassy diva's heart to putty.

"Uh H-hello CEO Bang," Himchan shyly waved. "You can just call me Himchan you know."

"Then you can just call me Yongguk, okay?" He grinned, pulling out the chair beside him for Himchan to sit. Himchan happily complied.

A sly grin spread across Youngjae's face. He knew his best friend oh so well. Himchan never ever got flustered. Not for any man or woman. Youngjae looked up at Zelo and nudged his head towards the direction of the two men for an explanation. Zelo leaned down, whispering to ensure that only Youngjae could hear his words.

"Himchan met him when Jung Corporations and Bang Industries worked on a joint project. He's been head over heels since." Zelo chuckled seeing as how his usual slave driver of a hyung became mush in front of CEO Bang. Youngjae opened his mouth and nodded his head in slight shock. He knew the last few times he talked to Himchan and brought about the subject of dating the elder would purposely redirect the question. Who would have thought it was because the man was smitten.

"Zelo!" Daehyun called over, gesturing for the tall young boy to sit next to him.

"It's okay CEO Jung, I'll just sit next to Jong-"

"Nonsense!" Daehyun tugged on Zelo's arm, pulling the boy to sit next to him. "Sit with me. And call me Daehyun. We're at a bar, not work," Daehyun grinned, leaning in closer to inspect the boy. "Your facial features are getting more sharp, Zelo. Before you know it you'll have all the girls wanting a piece of you." Daehyun cocked a mischievous brow, admiring Zelo's tall slender figure and pretty face.

Youngjae scoffed and rolled his eyes. Of course the jerkface, wouldn't acknowledge his existence. Youngjae didn't know if Daehyun had some sort of beef with him or something. He barely knew the guy for God's sake! But ever since the two met in the hall, Daehyun could give a rat's ass about Youngjae. Perhaps it was because he was a new employee? Or because he used connections to get his job? Either way it annoyed him like hell that his existence wasn't even being acknowledged.

"You can sit here if you like." Youngjae turned his attention to the quiet muscular man who suddenly appeared beside him. Jongup smiled at Youngjae, opening the seat for him.

"Thanks, uh-"

"Jongup." Jongup smiled once more as Youngjae sat beside him. Youngjae didn't know why, but he felt like he automatically liked the shorter muscular man. He wasn't noisy and boisterous like Himchan or Daehyun. Plus he was polite and had this feel of innocence to him like Zelo.

"I'm Youngjae, nice to meet you." Youngjae extended his hand which Jongup happily shook.

"You're new right? How do you like the company so far?" Jongup attempted small talk. He was never good with words (only when it came time to scold Daehyun that he was as eloquent as Shakespeare).

"Pretty good," Youngjae smiled politely. Youngjae wasn't much of the social type either. He wasn't a shut in, but he was never good at breaking the ice. Who was? Daehyun's boisterous laughter interrupted his thoughts. Daehyun whose arm was now slung around Zelo's frame was poking the younger's cheek. Zelo's face as a red as a tomato from being teased. "Is he always like that?" Youngjae kept his voice low.

Jongup sighed. "Unfortunately yes...especially since Zelo falls under his type..." Jongup kept the last part to a small murmur that was barely audible. Youngjae's face scrunched in confusion, unable to catch the last part of Jongup's words. Jongup glanced at Youngjae, however, and took in his appearance, letting out a sigh of relief. "You should be fine though." Youngjae still stared at the man confused as to what he meant.

"Oh and this is my dongsaeng, Youngjae!" Himchan gestured towards Youngjae whose attention was now grabbed by Himchan and Yongguk.

"Oh nice to meet you, CEO Bang." The two men stood and gave a polite handshake and smile.

"Please, just call me Yongguk. We're not doing a business deal right now," Yongguk's low laughter filled Youngjae's ears and he understood how Himchan could become addicted to hearing that low voice and chuckle. "I've heard from Himchan that you've just finished your Phd in Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. Congratulations."

"Thank you," A small blush crept on Youngjae's cheeks. He wasn't a big fan of flaunting his achievements....okay, who was he kidding, he loved to flaunt, but to avoid looking like a douche he kept it down to a minimum. "Congratulations on establishing a safe water system for villages in Uganda. I read the paper about how your team engineered a bacteria that's able to filter water, but not harm humans when ingested. I have to say that it was fascinating!"

"Thank you." Yongguk chuckled, already liking the young boy.

"Enough with the nerd talk!" Daehyun playfully scolded, calling the waitress to bring over a couple of beers and soju. "We're at a bar, not a science symposium. Let's leave work talk to another time, kay?" Daehyun smirked as he downed a cup of soju.