Freckles [ChanLix]

XIII

They eventually sat down, their legs were getting tired from all the standing. Surprisingly, no teacher had found them, which is a very rare situation.

"Look, you're in South Korea now. Australia isn't going to come knocking at your front door to drag you back," Chan speaks out after a long silence besides all the sobbing.

He tries to make eye contact with Felix's bowing head, but it just doesn't work out. Most of the wailing had stopped, but a few stray ones kept falling.

Chan has had enough. He leads in and lightly places his lips on Felix's right cheek, kissing away the single tear.

Felix doesn't mind; he probably couldn't process it fast enough so he let it happen.
Chan repeats what he did, but switched sides so now he's kissing Felix's left cheek.

The makeup wore off; the concealer residue, along with the many tears, are in the tissues on the floor next to the two boys.

"Wanna go somewhere? Some teacher is going to find us eventually, and we can't stay the night here at school," Chan softly asks the other, knowing he'll probably agree. He looks up, locking eyes with Chan.

"My treat. Today has been a long day for you," The older smiles warmly, wanting the younger to feel the love that he deserves.