Distance Between Friends(BoyxBoy)

Part Two

After a day's worth of practice, the boys finally got the time to rest, so they all decided to spend it by buying a drink at the cafe across the street from the practice room. Even though what happened in the morning actually happened, both Heejun and Seungjun were acting as if nothing out of the ordinary took place. However, one of the members, Youjin, did note the differences of the two. During practice, Seungjun kept making mistakes, although that appeared normal, Seungjun kept apologizing multiple times right after. Youjin, as the oldest, made it his responsibility to care for his members. So he planned to talk to Seungjun.

Jihun, Inseong, and Heejun were all in the front walking ahead, while Seungjun and Youjin were trailing behind. Youjin cleared his throat, "Seungjun, how are you feeling today?" He asked awkwardly, getting Seungjun's attention as the other three members were already in the cafe when they were still outside in the cold weather.

"Okay, why do you ask?" Seungjun let out a weak smile in response, making Youjin even more suspicious than before. Usually Seungjun is the optimistic type, he brings light wherever he goes, especially because he always smiles.

Youjin quickly had to think of a answer that won't upset Seungjun some more, "It's because you need someone to talk to. I'll listen." Seungjun and Youjin both stopped walking right in front of the cafe, with Seungjun's eyes wide open. He glanced at the rest of the group laughing through the glass window, then looked back at Youjin.

"I don't think you would like to hear it." Seungjun said with a sad laugh. Youjin shook his head slowly.

"I won't know until you tell me." He said while bringing his hand up to Seungjun's shoulder as a way to give comfort. Which was very strange coming from Youjin, but when the team needs him, he will show signs of skinship.

Seungjun finally smiled genuinely, "Thank you." He realized afterwards though, that they were standing outside for a while, and noticed that the group were staring at them from the inside. "We should first meet up with the group, and I'll tell you what happened when we get to the dorm." With that, Youjin nodded, both of them walking inside the cafe to sit with the rest of the group.

"What took you guys so long?" Jihun questioned, also noticing something from the two members that just joined them. Heejun shifted slightly, enough that he did show how curious he was of the answer, but also enough that no one will see. Inseong nodded in agreement to Jihun, wondering why the two oldest were standing outside in the cold.

"We were talking about what we need more practice with," Youjin said glancing towards Seungjun, "We are one of the worst dancers." Jihun, Inseong, and Heejun all let out an "ohh~" in response while Seungjun let out a "hey!".

After the group enjoyed their drinks, they all decided to go back to the dorm. However, the three youngest once again wanted to go shopping to buy more clothes, and to get food on the way. Usually, Seungjun would agree, but since everyone understood how tired he must be from practice, they left him alone with Youjin.

When the dorm finally was filled with silence, Youjin took the time to listen to Seungjun. He walked from his room to the living room, guessing Seungjun would be watching his favorite shows while sitting on the couch. He guessed right, because there he was laying on the couch hugging a stuffed character while watching a cartoon on tv.

When he noticed Youjin come in the living room, he moved his legs off the couch to create space for him to sit, knowing full well that they are going to continue the talk from before.

Sitting down, Youjin cleared his throat again, "So, tell me what happened." Seungjun grabbed the doll in his arms tighter, afraid of what will turn out telling his friend about his hidden secret.