detraction | Sohn Youngjae ✅

Eric: september

School was in full swing and I found myself more immersed in my school work than anything. I practically ignored everyone, except Hyunjoon and Changmin. I looked over at Hyunjoon for confirmation and received a nod. "Looks like you're getting it." "All thanks to you." He ruffled my hair then wrote down a few new problems. "Last four and then we can break for food." I nodded then read over the questions. I felt a pit growing in my stomach as they strangely related to us. I hid my emotions and worked on solving the problems.

"Looks good. What are you in the mood for?" "Western." I rested my head on my desk then thought about his questions. Why did he save them for last? It would've been less noticeable that way, unless he was looking for honesty. My mind wandered to Younghoon and how he had gone back to ignoring me. I subconsciously touched my lips then came to my senses. "Guessing you're really hungry?" "Very." I opened up my textbook to get my mind off things, but luck wasn't on my side as I had opened up to where they talk about relationships. I closed it then decided to busy myself with my phone.

We ate in silence then I felt a weight on my shoulder. "Next week is our anniversary. Let's celebrate with the others instead." "Aren't you the one that wanted it to just be us?" "Things are better with friends, right?" I quietly agreed with him then put another fry in my mouth.

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I placed the soda on the table then looked around. Hyunjoon had really hung a banner up saying "Happy 6 months" and a few balloons. "Is the banner really necessary...?" "Of course! They could've forgotten how long we've been dating." I sighed then sat down in one of the chairs. "They sure move slow." The door opened revealing Younghoon and Sangyeon. Juyeon and Haknyeon soon entered and Changmin and Kevin were the last to arrive. "So, we decided that we'd rather spend our anniversary with our wonderful friends instead of by ourselves." "Fun." I felt a strange tension in the air and wondered if I was just imagining it.

Everything was going well until Hyunjoon revealed a lie detector. "Why don't we enjoy a classic? Let's start off with...Haknyeon." We watched as Hyunjoon got Haknyeon situated. "So, have you done something that you know would come back to bite you?" "No." Hyunjoon pressed the button and we all waited anxiously. It shocked him and he seemed genuinely surprised by the outcome. "Huh, who would've thought good natured Hak has secrets." "You have too many." "And you're just a lonely and horny guy." Younghoon and Juyeon glared at each other until Hyunjoon cleared his throat. "You're next Younghoon." He rolled his eyes then placed his hand on top.

"Have you ever backstabbed someone to get back at them?" "Never." It has been proven to be true. Juyeon went next and was asked if he loved me or was obsessed with me. He claimed to loved me but was proven to have been lying. Hyunjoon's turn came up and Younghoon was the one to ask him a question. "Why did you start dating Eric?" "He was interesting to be around and has a beautiful smile. I learned other things afterwards." I anxiously waited as I wanted it to be true. Younghoon sucked his teeth as the shock never came. "Aw, that's cute Joon." My turn rolled around and I became nervous as to who would jump at this chance. "I have one." I looked at Kevin and felt nothing but gratitude towards him. "Do you plan on doing something dumb later today?" "Of course not." It wasn't a lie, but the machine thought so. I groaned in frustration as they started teasing me.

We watched our friends leave then Hyunjoon sighed. "They're disgusting." "Then why are you still friends with them if you don't like them?" "Reasons...just like how you have your own." I found myself clinging to Hyunjoon side as I suddenly got urges to go after Younghoon.

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Hyunjoon hovered over me then leaned forward. "I've been waiting forever to do this with you..." "Yeah...?" He nodded then planted a kiss on my neck. It felt sickening to me with every kiss he left. I sucked it up and let it happen. "So you really are submissive. I thought you were joking." "No." He pulled me into a kiss then ran his hand underneath my shirt and over my torso. His touch sickened me once more. I wanted to puke. I gently pushed him away then sat up. "Go." "W-What..." "I said go." I couldn't make eye contact with him and eventually heard the door close. I bursted into tears.

I heard a knock on the door then wondered who it was as no one but Joon knew I was here. I checked through the peephole then stepped back. Did I want to let him? I felt pangs in my chest as I opened the door. "You don't look good. Should I bring back soup?" "I'm fine, Hak..." "Um, okay...I just wanted to know if we were still going to see the movie tomorrow." "Yeah. Wouldn't miss it for anything." He ruffled my hair then walked away. I wanted his gentle embrace. It always made me think clearer, but I was afraid. Afraid that Hyunjoon was still lurking around.