"Hello how can I help you! Oh felix," I smiled seeing who walked into the store.
"Hello.."he gave a crooked smile back and walked up to the counter.
"You look tired," I stated leaning on the counter, my elbows propped up to hold my chin.
He nodded and let out a sad, "yeah."
"Wanna tell me what's wrong?" I asked.
We locked eyes for a moment before he looked down again. His face was clouded over with sadness. It was almost like I was looking at a different person. The Felix I know never wore a frown, always a smile brighter then the sun. Felix shifted on his feet and crossed his arms over his chest.
"I just," he paused looking at his feet, "my parents hate me,"he said.
I blinked a few times processing what he said and nodded.
"What makes you say that?"
"They found out I'm gay," he muttered, looking up from the ground to meet my eyes.
I asked, "How do you know they hate you for that, though?"
"They kicked me out, told me I'm trash, and a horrible son."
That was when Felix features began to twist, his eyes turning watery. My heart dropped into my stomach seeing him this upset. My mouth fell open and he covered his face looking away.
"I'm s-sorry," his voice cracked.
When his tears started to fall, mine wanted to form. I never knew what to do in these situations. When it came to Jisung I'd awkwardly pat his back and tell him 'it's okay'. But that is not good enough for Felix.
"Please don't cry," I sighed reaching over the counter to touch his arm reassuringly.
He only pulled away and cried harder. I could feel my eyes begin to water seeing him so vulnerable. It was like I could feel everything he was feeling. So, I looked at the clock seeing it read 9:58 pm and quickly grabbed the keys sitting beside me. I came out from behind the counter and walked to the doors, locking them shut. After, I shoved the keys into my apron pocket and turned back to Felix.
Once I was in front of him I pulled his hands from his face. His tear filled eyes met mine and I set his hands to his side. I brought my hand up and wiped a few tears off his freckled cheeks.
"I'm gonna be here for you okay? always," I whispered, not breaking eye contact.
A few more tears rolled down his face as he gave me a small nod. I smiled sadly and wrapped my arms around his shoulders pulling him down into a hug. He was stiff for a moment but then relaxed, and wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me closer.
So I held him until he stopped crying, not daring to let go until he wanted me to.
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Seungmin
Hey, have you seen Felix?
Changbin
He is with me, why?
Seungmin
Oh okay, good. He left the
house without saying anything.
Changbin
He was there again?
Seungmin
Yeah he was, which isn't any
of your business.
Changbin
Oh?
Seungmin
Now if you'd politely tell Felix
I'm locking the doors soon so if
he wants a place to sleep he needs
to come back now.
Changbin
He's sleeping rn, I'm not gonna
wake him up.
Seungmin
Great! He can stay at your's
then, bye.
Changbin
Bye?
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Barista Boy | changlix a.u
Hayran Kurgu"You can't see me rn, but I'm glaring at you!" "Does that imply you can see me? Stalker much." ~ Seo Changbin is a introverted 19 year old boy who comes off very standoffish to new people. When the cheerful Lee Felix accidentally shoots Changbin a t...
